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2019 Annual Report

Bruker Corporation

Innovation with Integrity

Dear Fellow Bruker Shareholders,

The year 2019 was an important year for Bruker as we further accelerated our organic revenue growth rate, 
continued the roll-out of our novel and unique timsTOF™ Pro mass spectrometry platform for 4D proteomics 
and metabolomics research, and ramped up our cutting-edge GHz-class NMR systems. We continued to 
drive significant innovation throughout our product portfolio, introducing exciting new platforms in areas 
as diverse as infectious disease diagnostics and new fluorescence and atomic force microscopy systems 
for cell biology and neuroscience research. We continued to invest for the long-term in our high-growth, 
high-margin Project Accelerate initiatives, as well as in operational excellence within all of our businesses. 
We are positioning Bruker for above-industry growth over the medium term, and we continue to deliver 
differentiated systems and solutions that enable scientists to make breakthrough discoveries and develop 
new applications that improve the quality of human life. 

With the backdrop of an unprecedented COVID-19 pandemic, 2020 is off to a challenging start for the 
ecosystems in which Bruker operates and for society at large. Our first concern is for the health and safety 
of our more than 7,000 employees worldwide and their families, as well as for that of our valued customers 
and partners. With our enabling life science and diagnostic tools, Bruker is providing essential research 
and service support for infectious disease research, for anti-viral vaccine and therapeutic drug discovery 
and development, as well as for clinical microbiology and viral testing in support of the fight against the 
current and future pandemics. Our clinical microbiology solutions are of crucial importance for the early 
identification of bacterial and fungal diseases, that can affect patients with weakened immune systems, 
including those suffering complications from COVID-19.

It is important to remember that fundamentally our Company contributes, directly or indirectly, to global 
healthcare, food supply, information technology infrastructure, and homeland security. We support 
customers in their important research and development, analytical and diagnostic testing, as well as 
product safety and quality assurance, which are and will remain high priorities for our societies.  We remind 
ourselves of the crucial role we play in society and it is the driving force that motivates us to work even 
harder to deliver enabling tools and solutions to customers around the world. 

FY 2019 Financial Results

In 2019, Bruker‘s revenue increased 9.3% year-over-year, exceeding the $2 billion mark for the first time 
in our history. On a year-over-year basis, organic revenue growth accelerated to 5.7%, growth from 
acquisitions was 6.3%, while foreign currency translation had a negative effect of 2.7%. On a constant 
currency basis, our revenue grew 12.0% over fiscal year 2018. 

Our solid organic revenue growth performance was driven in particular by strong results in our Bruker 
CALID and Bruker BioSpin Groups, which grew organically 11.7% and 5.8% respectively, as well as in 
the BEST segment which was up 4.9% on an organic basis, net of intercompany eliminations. Product 
innovation and healthy market conditions for CALID, BioSpin and BEST, together with our high-growth 
initiatives, all contributed to these results. Our Bruker NANO Group’s organic revenue was approximately 
flat compared to 2018, due to challenging conditions in NANO’s semiconductor metrology markets and 

softening industrial research demand in the second half of 2019. NANO revenue increased 13.4% in constant 
currency with the addition of strategic, tuck-in acquisitions.

which was up 4.9% on an organic basis, net of intercompany eliminations. New product roll-outs and 
which was up 4.9% on an organic basis, net of intercompany eliminations. New product roll-outs and 
which was up 4.9% on an organic basis, net of intercompany eliminations. New product roll-outs and 
healthy market conditions for CALID, BioSpin and BEST, together with our high-growth initiatives, all 
healthy market conditions for CALID, BioSpin and BEST, together with our high-growth initiatives, all 
healthy market conditions for CALID, BioSpin and BEST, together with our high-growth initiatives, all 
contributed to these results. Our Bruker NANO Group’s organic revenue was approximately flat 
contributed to these results. Our Bruker NANO Group’s organic revenue was approximately flat 
contributed to these results. Our Bruker NANO Group’s organic revenue was approximately flat 
compared to 2018, due to challenging conditions in NANO’s semiconductor metrology markets and 
compared to 2018, due to challenging conditions in NANO’s semiconductor metrology markets and 
compared to 2018, due to challenging conditions in NANO’s semiconductor metrology markets and 
softening industrial research demand in the second half of 2019. NANO revenue increased in constant 
softening industrial research demand in the second half of 2019. NANO revenue increased in constant 
softening industrial research demand in the second half of 2019. NANO revenue increased in constant 
currency with the addition of strategic, tuck-in acquisitions.
We exited 2019 with a non-GAAP operating margin of 17.6%, an 80 basis point improvement compared to 
currency with the addition of strategic, tuck-in acquisitions.
currency with the addition of strategic, tuck-in acquisitions.
16.8% in 2018. Our 2019 non-GAAP EPS of $1.57 increased approximately 12% compared to non-GAAP EPS of 
$1.40 in 2018, driven primarily by our revenue growth and higher gross and operating profit, which more than 
offset a higher effective tax rate in 2019. 

We exited 2019 with a non-GAAP operating margin of 17.6%, an additional 80 basis improvement 
We exited 2019 with a non-GAAP operating margin of 17.6%, an additional 80 basis improvement 
We exited 2019 with a non-GAAP operating margin of 17.6%, an additional 80 basis improvement 
compared to 16.8% in 2018. Our 2019 non-GAAP EPS of $1.57 increased approximately 12% compared 
compared to 16.8% in 2018. Our 2019 non-GAAP EPS of $1.57 increased approximately 12% compared 
compared to 16.8% in 2018. Our 2019 non-GAAP EPS of $1.57 increased approximately 12% compared 
to non-GAAP EPS of $1.40 in 2018, driven primarily by our revenue growth and higher gross and 
to non-GAAP EPS of $1.40 in 2018, driven primarily by our revenue growth and higher gross and 
to non-GAAP EPS of $1.40 in 2018, driven primarily by our revenue growth and higher gross and 
operating profit, which more than offset a higher effective tax rate in 2019 
operating profit, which more than offset a higher effective tax rate in 2019 
We are pleased with our financial results in 2019, which continued our robust track record of revenue, 
operating profit, which more than offset a higher effective tax rate in 2019 
margin and EPS improvements in recent years. 

We are pleased with our financial results in 2019, which continued our robust track record of revenue, 
We are pleased with our financial results in 2019, which continued our robust track record of revenue, 
margin and EPS improvements in recent years. 
margin and EPS improvements in recent years. 

We are pleased with our financial results in 2019, which continued our robust track record of revenue, 
margin and EPS improvements in recent years. 

Revenue
Revenue

Revenue

$1.9B
$1.9B

$1.9B

$1.8B
$1.8B

$1.8B

$2.1B
$2.1B

$2.1B

$1.6B
$1.6B

$1.6B

Non-GAAP Operating Margin(1)
Non-GAAP Operating Margin(1)

Non-GAAP Operating Margin(1)

17.6%
17.6%

17.6%

16.8%
16.8%

16.8%

15.9%
15.9%

15.9%

15.0%
15.0%

15.0%

2016
2016

2016

2017
2017

2017

2018
2018

2018

2019
2019

2019

2016
2016

2016

2017
2017

2017

2018
2018

2018

2019
2019

2019

Non-GAAP EPS(2)
Non-GAAP EPS(2)

Non-GAAP EPS(2)

$1.57
$1.57

$1.57

$1.40
$1.40

$1.40

$1.19
$1.19

$1.19

$1.21
$1.21

$1.21

2016
2016

2016

2017
2017

2017

2018
2018

2018

2019
2019

2019

(1)Non-GAAP operating margin and non-GAAP EPS are non-GAAP measures. Reconciliations of these measures to the most
(1)Non-GAAP operating margin and non-GAAP EPS are non-GAAP measures. Reconciliations of these measures to the most
directly comparable GAAP measures are available at the end of this Annual Report and on Bruker’s IR website at
directly comparable GAAP measures are available at the end of this Annual Report and on Bruker’s IR website at
Capital Deployment
https://ir.bruker.com/financial-info/quarterly-results/default.aspx
https://ir.bruker.com/financial-info/quarterly-results/default.aspx

(1)Non-GAAP operating margin and non-GAAP EPS are non-GAAP measures. Reconciliations of these measures to the most
directly comparable GAAP measures are available at the end of this Annual Report and on Bruker’s IR website at
https://ir.bruker.com/financial-info/quarterly-results/default.aspx

Capital Deployment
Capital Deployment

During 2019, we invested $90 million in strategically-focused acquisitions. Some of our more notable 
transactions in 2019 included the acquisition of RAVE LLC, a leading provider of nanomachining and laser 
photomask repair equipment for semiconductor applications and several software additions (PMOD, 
Arxspan) to continue to build out our scientific software business.  We also returned capital to shareholders 
with share repurchases totaling $142 million and dividend payouts totaling $25 million. 

Capital Deployment

(1)(2)Non-GAAP operating margin and non-GAAP EPS are non-GAAP measures. Reconciliations of these measures to the most directly comparable GAAP 

measures are available at the end of this Annual Report and on Bruker’s IR website at https://ir.bruker.com/financial-info/quarterly-results/default.aspx

We ended 2019 with $678 million of cash and cash equivalents, and a solid liquidity position, following our 
December 2019 debt refinancing, which expanded our borrowing capacity and enhanced our financial 
flexibility to fund our business and corporate strategic objectives. 

I want to thank our valued customers, my Bruker colleagues, our shareholders and our collaborators and 
business partners for their commitment and support. I look forward to reporting on our future progress.  

Sincerely,

Frank H. Laukien, Ph.D.
Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer
April 22, 2020

NOTE:  Certain non-GAAP measures are referenced in this shareholder letter.  A reconciliation of these non-GAAP measures to our reported GAAP 

results can be found at the end of this 2019 Annual Report.

This Letter and our Annual Report include forward looking statements about our future results of operations, business strategies, plans and 

objectives, and business environment. These statements are subject to risks and uncertainties (including those identified in the “Risk Factors” section 

of the Form 10-K included in this Annual Report), and our actual results could be materially different. Forward looking statements represent our 

beliefs and assumptions only as of the date of this Annual Report and we have no obligation to update them.

UNITED  STATES
SECURITIES  AND  EXCHANGE  COMMISSION
Washington,  D.C.  20549
Form  10-K
(cid:1) ANNUAL  REPORT  PURSUANT  TO  SECTION  13  OR  15(d)  OF  THE  SECURITIES

EXCHANGE  ACT  of  1934

(cid:2) TRANSITION  REPORT  PURSUANT  TO  SECTION  13  OR  15(d)  OF  THE

SECURITIES  EXCHANGE  ACT  OF  1934

For  the  fiscal  year  ended  December  31,  2019

Commission  File  Number  000-30833

BRUKER  CORPORATION

(Exact  name  of  registrant  as  specified  in  its  charter)

Delaware
(State  or  other  jurisdiction  of
Incorporation  or  organization)

40  Manning  Road,  Billerica,  MA
(Address  of  principal  executive  offices)

04-3110160
(I.R.S.  Employer  Identification  No.)

01821
(Zip  Code)

Registrant’s  telephone  number,  including  area  code:  (978)  663-3660

Securities  registered  pursuant  to  Section  12(b)  of  the  Act:

Title  of  each  class

Common  Stock

Trading
Symbols(s)

BRKR

Name  of  each  exchange  on  which  registered

Nasdaq  Global  Select  Market

Securities  registered  pursuant  to  Section  12(g)  of  the  Act:
None

Indicate  by  check  mark  if  the  registrant  is  a  well-known  seasoned  issuer,  as  defined  in  Rule  405  of  the  Securities

Act.  Yes  (cid:2) No  (cid:1)

Indicate  by  check  mark  if  the  registrant  is  not  required  to  file  reports  pursuant  to  Section  13  or  Section  15(d)  of  the

Act.  Yes  (cid:2) No  (cid:1)

Indicate  by  check  mark  whether  the  registrant  (1)  has  filed  all  reports  required  to  be  filed  by  Section  13  or  15(d)  of  the

Securities  Exchange  Act  of  1934  during  the  preceding  12  months  (or  for  such  shorter  period  that  the  registrant  was  required  to
file  such  reports),  and  (2)  has  been  subject  to  such  filing  requirements  for  the  past  90  days.  Yes (cid:1) No  (cid:2)

Indicate  by  check  mark  whether  the  registrant  has  submitted  electronically  every  Interactive  Data  File  required  to  be
submitted  pursuant  to  Rule  405  of  Regulation  S-T  (§  232.405  of  this  chapter)  during  the  preceding  12  months  (or  for  such
shorter  period  that  the  registrant  was  required  to  submit  such  files).  Yes (cid:1) No  (cid:2)

Indicate  by  check  mark  whether  the  registrant  is  a  large  accelerated  filer,  an  accelerated  filer,  a  non-accelerated  filer,
smaller  reporting  company,  or  an  emerging  growth  company.  See  the  definitions  of  ‘‘large  accelerated  filer,’’  ‘‘accelerated  filer,’’
‘‘smaller  reporting  company,’’  and  ‘‘emerging  growth  company’’  in  Rule  12b-2  of  the  Exchange  Act.
Large  Accelerated  Filer  (cid:1)

Non-accelerated  filer  (cid:2)

Accelerated  filer  (cid:2)

Smaller  reporting  company  (cid:2)
Emerging  growth  company  (cid:2)

If  an  emerging  growth  company,  indicate  by  check  mark  if  the  registrant  has  elected  not  to  use  the  extended  transition
period  for  complying  with  any  new  or  revised  financial  accounting  standards  provided  pursuant  to  Section  13(a)  of  the  Exchange
Act.  (cid:2)

Indicate  by  check  mark  whether  the  registrant  is  a  shell  company  (as  defined  in  Rule  12b-2  of  the  Exchange

Act).  Yes  (cid:2) No  (cid:1)

The  aggregate  market  value  of  the  voting  and  non-voting  stock  held  by  non-affiliates  of  the  registrant  as  of  June  30,  2019

(the  last  business  day  of  the  registrant’s  most  recently  completed  second  fiscal  quarter)  was  $5,068,256,820  based  on  the
reported  last  sale  price  on  the  Nasdaq  Global  Select  Market.  The  number  of  shares  of  the  registrant’s  common  stock
outstanding  as  of  March  20,  2020  was  154,201,496.

DOCUMENTS  INCORPORATED  BY  REFERENCE

Portions  of  the  information  required  by  Part  III  of  this  report  (Items  10,  11,  12,  13  and  14)  are  incorporated  by  reference

from  the  registrant’s  Definitive  Proxy  Statement  on  Schedule  14A  for  its  2020  Annual  Meeting  of  Stockholders  to  be  filed
within  120  days  of  the  close  of  the  registrant’s  fiscal  year.

BRUKER  CORPORATION

ANNUAL  REPORT  ON  FORM  10-K

TABLE  OF  CONTENTS

Part  I
Item  1
Business . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Item  1A Risk  Factors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Item  1B Unresolved  Staff  Comments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Properties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Item  2
Legal  Proceedings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Item  3
Mine  Safety  Disclosures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Item  4

Part  II
Item  5

Item  6
Item  7

Market  for  Registrant’s  Common  Equity,  Related  Stockholder  Matters  and  Issuer

Purchases  of  Equity  Securities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Selected  Financial  Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Management’s  Discussion  and  Analysis  of  Financial  Condition  and  Results  of

Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Item  7A Quantitative  and  Qualitative  Disclosures  About  Market  Risk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Financial  Statements  and  Supplementary  Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Item  8
Changes  in  and  Disagreements  with  Accountants  on  Accounting  and  Financial
Item  9

Disclosure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Item  9A Controls  and  Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Item  9B Other  Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Part  III
Item  10 Directors,  Executive  Officers  and  Corporate  Governance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Executive  Compensation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Item  11
Security  Ownership  of  Certain  Beneficial  Owners  and  Management  and  Related
Item  12

Item  13
Item  14

Part  IV
Item  15
Item  16

Stockholder  Matters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Certain  Relationships  and  Related  Transactions,  and  Director  Independence . . . . . . .
Principal  Accountant  Fees  and  Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Exhibits,  Financial  Statements  and  Schedules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Form  10-K  Summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Signatures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Any  statements  contained  in  this  Annual  Report  on  Form  10-K  that  are  not  statements  of

historical  fact  may  be  deemed  to  be  forward-looking  statements  within  the  meaning  of  Section  21E  of
the  Securities  Exchange  Act  of  1934  and  Section  27A  of  the  Securities  Act  of  1933.  Without  limiting
the  foregoing,  the  words  ‘‘believes’’,  ‘‘anticipates’’,  ‘‘plans’’,  ‘‘expects’’,  ‘‘seeks’’,  ‘‘may’’,  ‘‘will’’,  ‘‘intend’’,
‘‘estimates’’,  ‘‘should’’  and  similar  expressions  are  intended  to  identify  forward-looking  statements.  Any
forward-looking  statements  contained  herein  are  based  on  current  expectations,  but  are  subject  to  a
number  of  risks  and  uncertainties.  Forward  looking  statements  include,  but  are  not  limited  to,
statements  regarding  our  intentions  regarding  our  intellectual  property,  the  impact  of  government
contracts  and  government  regulation,  the  impact  of  our  material  weaknesses  in  internal  controls  and
the  timing  to  remedy  them,  our  working  capital  requirements  and  sufficiency  of  cash,  our  competition,
seasonality  of  our  business,  sufficiency  of  our  facilities,  our  employee  relations,  the  impact  of  legal
proceedings,  the  impact  of  changes  to  tax  and  accounting  rules  and  changes  in  law,  our  anticipated  tax
rate,  our  expectations  regarding  cash  dividends,  share  repurchases,  interest  rate  swap  agreements,

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expenses  and  capital  expenditures,  the  impact  of  foreign  currency  exchange  rates  and  changes  in
commodity  prices,  the  impact  of  our  restructuring  initiatives  and  our  expectations  regarding  backlog
and  revenue.  The  factors  that  could  cause  actual  future  results  to  differ  materially  from  current
expectations  include,  but  are  not  limited  to,  risks  and  uncertainties  related  to  adverse  changes  in  the
economic  and  political  conditions  in  the  countries  in  which  we  operate,  the  integration  of  businesses  we
have  acquired  or  may  acquire  in  the  future,  our  restructuring  and  cost-control  initiatives,  changing
technologies,  product  development  and  market  acceptance  of  our  products,  the  cost  and  pricing  of  our
products,  manufacturing  and  outsourcing,  competition,  dependence  on  collaborative  partners,  key
suppliers  and  third  party  distributors,  capital  spending  and  government  funding  policies,  changes  in
governmental  regulations,  the  impact  of  the  COVID-19  coronavirus,  intellectual  property  rights,
litigation,  exposure  to  foreign  currency  fluctuations,  our  ability  to  service  our  debt  obligations  and  fund
our  anticipated  cash  needs,  the  effect  of  a  concentrated  ownership  of  our  common  stock,  loss  of  key
personnel,  payment  of  future  dividends,  climate  change  and  other  factors.  Many  of  these  factors  are
described  in  more  detail  in  this  Annual  Report  on  Form  10-K  under  Item  1A.  ‘‘Risk  Factors’’  and  from
time  to  time  in  other  filings  we  may  make  with  the  Securities  and  Exchange  Commission.  While  we
may  elect  to  update  forward-looking  statements  in  the  future,  we  specifically  disclaim  any  obligation  to
do  so,  even  if  our  estimates  change,  and  readers  should  not  rely  on  those  forward-looking  statements  as
representing  our  views  as  of  any  date  subsequent  to  the  date  of  the  filing  of  this  report.

References  to  ‘‘we,’’  ‘‘us,’’  ‘‘our,’’  ‘‘management’’  or  the  ‘‘Company’’  refer  to  Bruker  Corporation

and,  in  some  cases,  its  subsidiaries,  as  well  as  all  predecessor  entities.

Our  principal  executive  offices  are  located  at  40  Manning  Road,  Billerica,  MA  01821,  and  our

telephone  number  is  (978)  663-3660.  Information  about  Bruker  Corporation  is  available  at
www.bruker.com.  The  information  on  our  website  is  not  incorporated  by  reference  into  and  does  not
form  a  part  of  this  report.  All  trademarks,  trade  names  or  copyrights  referred  to  in  this  report  are  the
property  of  their  respective  owners.

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ITEM  1 BUSINESS

Our  Business

PART  I

We  are  a  developer,  manufacturer  and  distributor  of  high-performance  scientific  instruments  and

analytical  and  diagnostic  solutions  that  enable  our  customers  to  explore  life  and  materials  at
microscopic,  molecular  and  cellular  levels.  Many  of  our  products  are  used  to  detect,  measure  and
visualize  structural  characteristics  of  chemical,  biological  and  industrial  material  samples.  Our  products
and  solutions  address  the  rapidly  evolving  needs  of  a  diverse  array  of  customers  in  life  science  research,
pharmaceuticals,  biotechnology,  applied  markets,  cell  biology,  clinical  research,  microbiology,  in-vitro
diagnostics,  nanotechnology  and  materials  science  research.  Our  technology  platforms  include  magnetic
resonance  technologies,  mass  spectrometry  technologies,  gas  and  liquid  chromatography,  triple
quadrupole  mass  spectrometry  technologies,  X-ray  technologies,  spark-optical  emission  spectroscopy,
atomic  force  microscopy,  stylus  and  optical  metrology  technology,  fluorescence  optical  microscopy,  and
infrared  and  Raman  molecular  spectroscopy  technologies.  Our  product  portfolio  also  includes  testing
solutions  used  in  microbiology  and  infectious  disease  diagnostics,  including  our  MALDI  Biotyper  rapid
pathogen  identification  platform  and  related  test  kits,  DNA  test  strips  and  fluorescence-based
polymerase  chain  reaction  (PCR)  technology  for  selected  infectious  disease  applications.  We  develop,
manufacture  and  distribute  a  range  of  field  analytical  systems  for  chemical,  biological,  radiological,
nuclear  and  explosives,  or  CBRNE,  detection.  We  also  develop,  manufacture  and  market  low
temperature  superconducting  materials  and  devices  based  primarily  on  metallic  low  temperature
superconductors.  Our  corporate  headquarters  are  located  in  Billerica,  Massachusetts.  We  maintain
major  technical  and  manufacturing  centers  in  Europe,  North  America  and  Southeast  Asia,  and  have
sales  offices  located  throughout  the  world.

We  originally  were  incorporated  in  Massachusetts  in  February  1991,  as  Bruker  Federal  Systems

Corporation.  In  February  2000,  we  reincorporated  in  Delaware  as  Bruker  Daltonics  Inc.  In  July  2003,
we  merged  with  Bruker  AXS  Inc.,  and  we  were  the  surviving  corporation  in  that  merger.  In  connection
with  that  merger,  we  changed  our  name  to  Bruker  BioSciences  Corporation  and  formed  two  operating
subsidiaries,  Bruker  Daltonics  and  Bruker  AXS.  In  July  2006,  we  acquired  Bruker  Optics  Inc.  In
February  2008,  we  acquired  the  Bruker  BioSpin  group  of  companies  and  changed  our  name  to  Bruker
Corporation.

Business  Segments

We  have  four  operating  segments,  Bruker  BioSpin  Group,  Bruker  CALID  Group,  Bruker  Scientific
Instruments  (BSI)  NANO  Segment  and  Bruker  Energy  &  Supercon  Technologies  (BEST).  We  have  three
reportable  segments,  BSI  Life  Science,  BSI  NANO,  and  BEST.  For  financial  reporting  purposes,  the
Bruker  BioSpin  and  Bruker  CALID  Groups  are  aggregated  into  the  BSI  Life  Science  reportable
segment  because  they  have  similar  economic  characteristics,  production  processes,  service  offerings,
types  and  classes  of  customers,  methods  of  distribution  and  regulatory  environments.

BSI  Life  Science  Segment

Bruker  BioSpin  Group

The  Bruker  BioSpin  Group  comprises  the  Bruker  Magnetic  Resonance,  Applied  Industrial  and
Clinical,  Preclinical  Imaging  and  Service  and  Lifecycle  Support  Divisions  and  designs,  manufactures  and
distributes  enabling  life  science  tools  based  on  magnetic  resonance  technology.  Magnetic  resonance  is  a
natural  phenomenon  occurring  when  a  molecule  placed  in  a  magnetic  field  gives  off  a  signature  radio
frequency.  The  signature  radio  frequency  is  characteristic  of  the  particular  molecule  and  provides  a

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multitude  of  precise  chemical  and  structural  information.  Depending  on  the  intended  application,  we
market  and  sell  to  our  customers  an  NMR  system  or  an  EPR  system  (each  as  defined  below).

Bruker  BioSpin  also  manufactures  and  sells  single  and  multiple  modality  systems  using  MRI,  PET,

SPECT,  CT  and  MPI  technologies  (each  as  defined  below).  Bruker  BioSpin’s  products,  which  have
particular  application  in  structural  proteomics,  drug  discovery,  pharmaceutical  and  biotechnology
research  and  production,  and  the  food  and  materials  science  fields,  provide  customers  with  the  ability
to  determine  the  structure,  dynamics,  and  function  of  specific  molecules,  such  as  proteins,  and  to
characterize  and  determine  the  composition  of  mixtures.

The  majority  of  Bruker  BioSpin’s  customers  are  academic  and  government  research  facilities.
Other  customers  include  pharmaceutical  and  biotechnology  companies;  chemical,  food  and  beverage,
clinical  and  polymer  companies;  and  nonprofit  laboratories.

During  2019,  we  ramped  up  installation  and  began  to  recognize  revenue  on  a  new  class  of  NMR

systems,  which  we  refer  to  as  GHz  class  systems.  In  2019,  our  GHz  class  system  installations  and
customer  acceptances  included  1.0  GHz  and  1.1  GHz  NMR  systems.  We  also  achieved  major  technical
milestones  in  the  manufacturing  of  1.2  GHz  NMR  systems.  During  2019,  we  launched  a  number  of  new
products  and  technologies,  including  a  revolutionary  benchtop  magnetic  resonance  spectrometer.  We
also  installed  a  high-field  9.4  Tesla  small  animal  MRI  (described  below)  system  with  integrated  in-line
PET  (described  below).

Bruker  BioSpin  Group’s  instruments  are  based  on  the  following  technology  platforms:

(cid:127) NMR—Nuclear  magnetic  resonance;

(cid:127) EPR—Electron  paramagnetic  resonance;

(cid:127) MRI—Magnetic  resonance  imaging;

(cid:127) MPI—Magnetic  particle  imaging;

(cid:127) PET—Positron  emission  tomography;

(cid:127) SPECT—Single  photon  emission  tomography;  and

(cid:127) CT—Computed  tomography.

NMR  is  a  qualitative  and  quantitative  analytical  technique  that  is  used  to  determine  the  molecular

structure  and  purity  of  a  sample.  Molecules  are  placed  in  a  magnetic  field  and  give  off  a  radio
frequency  signature  that  is  recorded  by  a  sensitive  detector.  Analysis  software  helps  to  determine  the
molecular  structure  of  the  sample.  The  NMR  technique  is  used  in  academia,  pharmaceutical,
biotechnology,  food  and  beverage  and  clinical  companies,  and  by  other  industrial  users  in  life  science
and  material  science  research.

EPR  is  a  process  of  absorption  of  microwave  radiation  by  paramagnetic  ions  or  molecules  with  at
least  one  unpaired  electron  that  spins  in  the  presence  of  a  static  magnetic  field.  EPR  detects  unpaired
electrons  unambiguously,  whereas  other  techniques  can  only  provide  indirect  evidence  of  their
presence.  In  addition,  EPR  can  identify  the  paramagnetic  species  that  are  detected,  which  present
information  on  the  molecular  structure  near  the  unpaired  electron  and  give  insight  into  dynamic
processes  such  as  molecular  motions  or  fluidity.  Our  EPR  instruments  are  used  for  a  wide  range  of
applications,  including  advanced  materials  research,  materials  analysis  and  quality  control.

MRI  is  a  process  of  creating  an  image  from  the  manipulation  of  hydrogen  atoms  in  a  magnetic

field.  In  the  presence  of  an  external  magnetic  field,  atoms  will  align  with  or  against  the  external
magnetic  field.  Application  of  a  radio  frequency  causes  the  atoms  to  jump  between  high  and  low  energy
states.  MRI  and  magnetic  resonance  spectroscopy,  or  MRS,  include  many  methods  including  diffusion-
weighted,  perfusion-weighted,  molecular  imaging  and  contrast-enhance.  MRI  offers  high  resolution

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morphologic  information,  as  well  as  functional,  metabolic  or  molecular  information.  Customers  use  our
MRI  systems  in  pharmaceutical  research,  including  metabolomics,  to  study  a  number  of  diseases,
including  diabetes,  neurology,  oncology  and  cardiovascular  disorders.

MPI  is  a  process  of  creating  an  image  from  magnetic  particles  administered  to  the  body  of  an

animal.  The  magnetic  particles  are  manipulated  in  a  combination  of  oscillating  magnetic  fields
exhibiting  a  field  free  zone.  The  response  of  the  particles  allows  a  real  time  3D  data  set  acquisition  of
the  whole  body  of  an  animal,  showing  the  contrast  agent  distributing  in  and  flowing  through  the  body.
This  imaging  modality  is  used  to  detect  cardiovascular  disorders.

PET  is  a  process  of  creating  an  image  from  positrons  after  administration  of  a  positron  emitting

radionuclide  to  the  body  of  an  animal.  Annihilation  of  the  positron  produces  two  photons  which  show
an  angle  of  180(cid:3)  between  them,  distinguishing  these  photons  from  photons  originating  from  other
sources.  The  PET  tracer  enriches  in  certain  regions  of  interest  within  the  body  and  gains  molecular
information  from  the  animal  in  vivo.  This  has  widespread  applications,  most  importantly  for  oncology,
inflammation,  neurology  and  cardiovascular  disorders,  as  well  as  metabolic  disease,  drug  discovery  and
bone  disease.

SPECT  uses  a  contrast  agent  containing  radionuclides  which  directly  emit  single  photons.  The

contrast  agent  enriches  in  certain  parts  of  the  body  of  an  animal  and  generates  images  of  the
radionuclide  distribution  in  the  body.  SPECT  has  widespread  application  in  animal  investigations  in
vivo,  most  importantly  in  oncology,  neurology  and  cardiovascular  disorders.

CT  is  a  technology  based  on  X-rays  which  are  used  to  generate  a  complete  3D  data  set.  The  most
important  applications  are  tissue  sample  analysis  or  non-invasive  in  vivo  animal  imaging.  CT  offers  the
highest  spatial  resolution  of  all  preclinical  imaging  modalities  and  is  especially  useful  to  generate
morphological  information  about  the  object  or  animal  under  investigation.  CT  is  being  used  in  a  wide
range  of  preclinical  investigations  such  as  bone-orthopedics,  cardiovascular,  pulmonary,  oncology,
metabolism  and  others.

The  Bruker  BioSpin  Group  also  offers  a  range  of  services,  product  lifecycle  support,  scientific

software  and  workflow  solutions  to  customers  who  use  Bruker  BioSpin  products.

Bruker  CALID  Group

The  Bruker  CALID  Group  comprises  the  Bruker  Daltonics  and  Bruker  Optics  Divisions.  The

Bruker  Daltonics  Division  primarily  designs,  manufactures  and  distributes  life  science  mass
spectrometry,  or  MS,  instruments  that  can  be  integrated  and  used  along  with  sample  preparation  or
chromatography  instruments  to  design  an  analytical  workflow  and  mass  spectrometry-based  and
molecular  diagnostic  solutions  for  microbiology  and  infectious  disease  diagnostics.  Bruker  CALID’s  life
science  mass  spectrometry  products  are  used  in  research,  pharmaceutical  and  biotechnology
development.  Bruker  CALID’s  microbiology  and  infectious  disease  solutions  are  used  primarily  in  the
human  and  veterinary  clinical  diagnostic  and  food  microbiology  settings.

Mass  spectrometers  are  sophisticated  devices  that  measure  the  mass  or  weight  of  a  molecule  and

can  provide  accurate  information  on  the  identity,  quantity  and  primary  structure  of  the  molecule.  Mass
spectrometry  based  solutions  often  combine  advanced  mass  spectrometry  instrumentation,  automated
sampling  and  sample  preparation  robots,  reagent  kits  and  other  disposable  products  used  in  conducting
tests,  or  assays,  and  bioinformatics  software.  We  offer  mass  spectrometry  systems  and  integrated
solutions  for  applications  in  multiple  existing  and  emerging  life  science  markets  and  chemical  and
applied  markets,  including  expression  proteomics,  clinical  proteomics,  metabolic  and  peptide  biomarker
profiling,  drug  discovery  and  development,  molecular  diagnostics  research  and  molecular  and  systems
biology,  as  well  as  basic  molecular  medicine  research.  Our  MALDI  Biotyper  mass  spectrometry  solution
and  test  kits,  DNA  test  strips  and  fluorescence-based  PCR  technologies  are  designed  for  in  vitro

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diagnostic  (IVD)  use  in  clinical  microbiology  markets  in  certain  configurations  and  certain  countries,
where  regulatory  approvals  have  been  achieved.  In  addition  to  culture-based  microbial  identification
with  the  MALDI  Biotyper  platform,  the  Genotype  and  Fluorotype  molecular  diagnostics  (MDx)  kits
enable  a  culture-free  detection  and  analysis  of  microbes  and  viruses  directly  from  patient  sample  with  a
special  focus  on  tuberculosis,  transplant  diagnostics  and  sexually-transmitted  diseases.

The  Bruker  Optics  Division  manufactures  and  distributes  research,  analytical  and  process  analysis

instruments  and  solutions  based  on  infrared  and  Raman  molecular  spectroscopy  technologies.  These
products  are  utilized  in  industry,  government  and  academia  for  a  wide  range  of  applications  and
solutions  for  life  science,  pharmaceutical,  food  and  agricultural  analysis,  quality  control  and  process
analysis  applications.  Infrared  and  Raman  spectroscopy  are  widely  used  in  both  research  and  industry
as  simple,  rapid,  nondestructive  and  reliable  techniques  for  applications  ranging  from  basic  sample
identification  and  quality  control  to  advanced  research.  The  Bruker  Optics  Division  also  utilizes  Fourier
transform  and  dispersive  Raman  measurement  techniques  on  an  extensive  range  of  laboratory  and
process  spectrometers.  The  Bruker  Optics  Division’s  products  are  complemented  by  a  wide  range  of
sampling  accessories  and  techniques,  which  include,  among  others,  microanalysis  and  high-throughput
screening  to  help  users  find  suitable  solutions  to  analyze  their  samples  effectively.

Customers  of  our  Bruker  CALID  Group  include  pharmaceutical,  biotechnology  and  diagnostics

companies,  contract  research  organizations,  academic  institutions,  medical  schools,  nonprofit  or
for-profit  forensic  laboratories,  agriculture,  food  and  beverage  safety,  environmental  and  clinical
microbiology  laboratories,  hospitals  and  government  departments  and  agencies.

During  2019,  we  launched  a  number  of  new  mass  spectrometry-based  product  solutions  and
additional  workflows,  including  the  timsTOF  fleXTM  system  featuring  both  electrospray  ionization  and
MALDI  on  the  same  mass  spectrometry  system  for  the  study  of  spatial  molecular  distributions  and
spatially  resolved  ‘omics’  molecular  expression.  We  also  introduced  additional  analytical  workflows  for
the  timsTOF  ProTM  system  for  proteomics  and  metabolomics  research.  In  clinical  microbiology  markets,
we  introduced  the  MALDI  Biotyper  sirius  platform  and  our  first  assay  in  a  novel  Liquid  ArrayTM
format  for  the  in-depth  diagnosis  of  tuberculosis,  on  our  new  Fluorocycler-XT  real-time  PCR
platform.The  Bruker  CALID  Group’s  instruments  are  based  on  the  following  technology  platforms:

(cid:127) MALDI-TOF—Matrix-assisted  laser  desorption  ionization  time-of-flight  mass  spectrometry,

including  tandem  time-of-flight  systems  (MALDI-TOF/TOF);

(cid:127) ESI-TOF—Electrospray  ionization  time-of-flight  spectrometry,  including  tandem  mass

spectrometry  systems  based  on  ESI-quadrupole-TOF  mass  spectrometry  (ESI-Q-q-TOF);

(cid:127) MRMS—Magnetic  resonance  mass  spectrometry,  including  hybrid  systems  with  a  quadrupole

front  end  (Q-q-MRMS);

(cid:127) ITMS—Ion  trap  mass  spectrometry;

(cid:127) GC-MS—Gas  chromatography-mass  spectrometry  systems  utilizing  triple-quadrupole

time-of-flight  mass  spectrometry;

(cid:127) LC-MS—Liquid  chromatography-mass  spectrometry  systems  utilizing  triple-quadrupole  time-of

flight  mass  spectrometry;

(cid:127) FT-IR—Fourier  transform-infrared  spectroscopy;

(cid:127) NIR—Near-infrared  spectroscopy;  and

(cid:127) Raman—Raman  spectroscopy.

MALDI-TOF  mass  spectrometers  utilize  an  ionization  process  to  analyze  solid  samples  using  a

laser  that  combines  high  sample  throughput  with  high  mass  range  and  sensitivity.  Our  MALDI-TOF

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mass  spectrometers  are  particularly  useful  for  applications  in  clinical  diagnostics,  environmental  and
taxonomical  research  and  food  processing  and  quality  control.  Specific  applications  include:
oligonucleotide  and  synthetic  polymer  analysis;  protein  identification  and  quantification;  peptide  de
novo  sequencing;  determination  of  post-translational  modifications  of  proteins;  interaction  proteomics
and  protein  function  analysis;  drug  discovery  and  development;  and  fast  body  fluid  and  tissue  peptide
or  protein  biomarker  detection.  MALDI  mass  spectrometry  allows  users  to  classify  and  identify
microorganisms  quickly  and  reliably  with  minimal  sample  preparation  efforts  and  life  cycle  costs.  Our
MALDI  Biotyper  solution,  which  serves  the  clinical  microbiology  market,  enables  identification,
taxonomical  classification  or  dereplication  of  microorganisms  like  bacteria,  yeasts  and  fungi.

ESI-TOF  mass  spectrometers  utilize  an  electrospray  ionization  process  to  analyze  liquid  samples.
This  ionization  process,  which  does  not  dissociate  the  molecules,  allows  for  rapid  data  acquisition  and
analysis  of  large  biological  molecules.  ESI-TOF  mass  spectrometers  are  particularly  useful  for:
identification,  protein  analysis  and  functional  complex  analysis  in  proteomics  and  protein  function;
molecular  identification  in  metabolomics,  natural  product  and  drug  metabolite  analysis;  combinatorial
chemistry  high  throughput  screening;  and  fast  liquid  chromatography  mass  spectrometry,  or  liquid
chromatography  mass  spectrometry  (LC-MS),  in  drug  discovery  and  development.

MRMS  systems  utilize  high-field  superconducting  magnets  to  offer  the  highest  resolution,
selectivity,  and  mass  accuracy  currently  achievable  in  mass  spectrometry.  Our  systems  based  on  this
technology  often  eliminate  the  need  for  time-consuming  separation  techniques  in  complex  mixture
analyses.  In  addition,  our  systems  can  fragment  molecular  ions  to  perform  exact  mass  analysis  on  all
fragments  to  determine  molecular  structure.  MRMS  systems  are  particularly  useful  for:  the  study  of
structure  and  function  of  biomolecules,  including  proteins,  DNA  and  natural  products;  complex  mixture
analysis  including  body  fluids  or  combinatorial  libraries;  high-throughput  proteomics  and  metabolomics;
and  top-down  proteomics  of  intact  proteins  without  the  need  for  enzymatic  digestion  of  the  proteins
prior  to  analysis.  We  offer  next-generation  hybrid  MRMS  systems  that  combine  a  traditional  external
quadrupole  mass  selector  and  hexapole  collision  cell  with  a  high-performance  MRMS  for  further  ion
dissociation,  top-down  proteomics  tools  and  ultra-high  resolution  detection.

ITMS  systems  collect  all  ions  simultaneously,  which  improves  sensitivity  relative  to  previous

quadrupole  mass  spectrometers.  Ion  trap  mass  spectrometers  are  particularly  useful  for  sequencing  and
identification  based  on  peptide  structural  analysis,  quantitative  liquid  chromatography  mass
spectrometry,  identification  of  combinatorial  libraries  and  generally  enhancing  the  speed  and  efficiency
of  the  drug  discovery  and  development  process.

GC-MS  systems  combine  the  features  of  gas  chromatography  and  mass  spectrometry  to  identify
different  substances  within  a  test  sample.  The  two  components,  used  together,  allow  for  a  finer  degree
of  substance  identification  than  either  system  when  used  separately.  The  result  is  a  quantitative  analysis
of  the  components  and  the  mass  spectrum  of  each  component.  Our  GC-MS  systems  are  available  in
triple  quadrupole  configurations  and  can  be  configured  with  a  variety  of  options  to  suit  a  range  of
applications.  Our  GC-MS  systems  have  applications  in  food  and  product  safety,  forensics,  clinical  and
toxicology  testing  and  environmental,  pharmaceutical  and  chemical  analysis.

LC-MS  systems  combine  the  separation  features  of  liquid  chromatography  with  the  molecular
identification  features  of  mass  spectrometry  to  separate,  identify  and  quantify  different  substances
within  a  test  sample.  As  a  complementary  technique  to  GC-MS,  which  analyzes  volatile  compounds,
LC-MS  can  be  used  to  analyze  a  wide  range  of  non-volatile  compounds  in  complex  samples.  Our
LC-MS  systems  are  available  in  a  wide  range  of  configurations  to  suit  a  user’s  specific  needs.  Although
primarily  used  for  life  science  applications,  our  LC-MS  systems  also  have  applications  in  food  and
product  safety,  forensics  and  clinical  and  toxicology  testing,  as  well  as  environmental,  pharmaceutical
and  chemical  analysis.

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FT-IR  spectrometers  utilize  the  mid-  and  far-infrared  regions  of  the  electromagnetic  spectrum.  Our

FT-IR  systems  are  commonly  used  for  various  quality  control  and  materials  research  applications.

NIR  spectrometers  utilize  the  near-infrared  region  of  the  electromagnetic  spectrum.  Our  NIR
instruments  are  primarily  used  for  quality  and  process  control  applications  in  the  pharmaceutical,  food
and  agriculture  and  chemical  industries.  The  pharmaceutical  industry  is  the  leading  user  of  NIR
instruments,  and  applications  include  quality  control,  research  and  development  and  process  analytical
technology.  The  food  and  agricultural  industry  is  the  second  largest  user  of  NIR  instrumentation,  with
an  increasing  demand  for  food,  feed  and  beverage  quality  control.

Raman  spectroscopy  provides  information  on  molecular  structure.  The  mechanism  of  Raman

scattering  is  different  from  that  of  infrared  absorption,  in  that  Raman  and  IR  spectra  provide
complementary  information.  Raman  is  useful  for  the  identification  of  both  organic  and  inorganic
compounds  and  functional  groups.  It  is  a  nondestructive  technique,  and  can  be  used  for  the  analysis  of
both  liquids  and  solids.  Raman  is  well  suited  for  use  in  the  polymer  and  pharmaceutical  industries,  and
has  applications  in  the  metals,  electronics  and  semiconductors  industries.  The  technique  also  has
applications  in  life  sciences,  forensics  and  artwork  authentication.

Additionally,  the  Bruker  Detection  product  line  offers  a  wide  range  of  portable  analytical  and

bioanalytical  detection  systems  and  related  products  for  CBRNE  detection.  Our  customers  use  these
devices  for  nuclear,  biological  agent  and  chemical  agent  defense  applications,  anti-terrorism,  law
enforcement  and  process  and  facilities  monitoring.  Our  CBRNE  detection  products  use  many  of  the
same  technology  platforms  as  our  life  science  products,  as  well  as  additional  technologies,  including
infrared  stand-off  detection  and  ion  mobility  spectrometry,  for  handheld  chemical  detectors.  We  also
provide  integrated,  comprehensive  detection  suites  that  include  our  multiple  detection  systems,
consumables,  training  and  simulators.

BSI  NANO  Segment

The  BSI  Nano

Segment  comprises  the  Bruker  AXS,  Bruker  Nano  Surfaces,  Bruker  Nano  Analytics  and  Bruker
Semiconductor  Divisions.  The  Bruker  AXS  Division  designs,  manufactures  and  distributes  advanced
X-ray  instruments  that  use  electromagnetic  radiation  with  extremely  short  wavelengths  to  determine  the
characteristics  of  matter  and  the  three-dimensional  structure  of  molecules.  This  includes  a  product
portfolio  of  instruments  based  on  X-ray  fluorescence  spectroscopy  (XRF),  X-ray  diffraction  (XRD)  and
X-ray  micro  computed  tomography  ((cid:1)CT),  as  well  as  spark  optical  emission  spectroscopy  systems
(S-OES)  used  to  analyze  the  concentration  of  elements  in  metallic  samples.

Bruker  Nano  Surfaces  Division’s  products  include  atomic  force  microscopy  instrumentation

(AFM).  Such  instruments  provide  atomic  or  near  atomic  resolution  of  surface  topography  and
mechanical,  electrical  and  chemical  information  using  nano  scale  probes.  In  addition,  the  Bruker  Nano
Surfaces  Division  provides  advanced  fluorescence  optical  microscopy  instruments  for  multi-photon,
multipoint  scanning  confocal  and  high-speed  3D  super-resolution  studies  in  life  science  applications.
The  Bruker  Nano  Surfaces  Division  also  provides  non-contact  nanometer  resolution  topography
through  white  light  interferometry  and  stylus  profilometry.

The  Bruker  Nano  Analytics  Division  manufactures  and  markets  analytical  tools  for  electron
microscopes,  including  energy-dispersive  X-ray  spectrometers  (EDS),  electron  backscatter  diffraction
systems  (EBSD)  and  (cid:1)CT  accessories,  as  well  as  mobile  and  bench-top  micro  X-ray  fluorescence
((cid:1)XRF),  total  reflection  X-ray  fluorescence  spectrometers  (TXRF)  and  handheld,  portable  and  mobile
X-ray  fluorescence  (HMP-XRF)  spectrometry  instruments.

The  Bruker  Semiconductor  Division  manufactures  and  markets  X-ray  metrology,  automated  AFM

defect-detection  and  photomask  repair  and  cleaning  equipment  for  semiconductor  process  control.

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Customers  of  our  BSI  NANO  Segment  include  academic  institutions,  governmental  customers,

nanotechnology  companies,  semiconductor  companies,  raw  material  manufacturers,  industrial
companies,  biotechnology  and  pharmaceutical  companies  and  other  businesses  involved  in  materials
analysis.

During  2019,  we  launched  several  new  products  for  the  life  science  research  market,  including  an

advanced  high-speed  Bio-AFM  system  the  Nano  Wizard(cid:5)  ULTRA  speed  2  and  a  new  large-format
high-resolution  Bio-AFM  system  for  nanoscale  life  science  applications.  In  addition,  we  launched  the
TrueLive  3D  light-sheet  microscope  for  multiplex  live  3D  cell  culture  imaging  (the  first  ever  tailorable
next  generation  lattice  light  sheet),  the  InVi  SPIM  Lattice  Pro  (a  light  sheet  clearing  module),  the  InVi
LCS  for  Neuroscience,  and  a  next  generation  Ultima  2Pplus  multiphoton  system.  Addressing  materials
science  applications,  we  launched  the  S8  JaguarTM  versatile  WDXRF  spectrometer,  the  SKYSCANTM
1273  3D  benchtop  X-ray  microscope,  the  G6  LEONARDOTM  gas  fusion  analyzer,  and  the  new
Dimension  XR  state-of-the-art  large-sample  scanning  AFM.  We  acquired  RAVE,  LLC,  a  provider  of
nanomachining  and  laser  photomask  repair  and  cleaning  equipment  for  semiconductor  process  control.
We  also  acquired  Anasys  Instruments  Corp.,  a  developer  and  manufacturer  of  nanoscale  infrared
spectroscopy  and  thermal  measurement  instruments,  JPK  Instruments  AG,  which  adds  in-depth
expertise  in  live-cell  imaging,  cellular  mechanics,  adhesion,  and  molecular  force  measurements,  optical
trapping,  and  biological  stimulus-response  characterization  to  Bruker’s  capabilities  and  Alicona
Imaging  GmbH,  a  provider  of  optical  based  dimensional  metrology  products.

The  BSI  NANO  Segment  systems  are  based  on  the  following  technology  platforms:

(cid:127) XRD—Polycrystalline  X-ray  diffraction,  often  referred  to  as  X-ray  diffraction;

(cid:127) XRF—X-ray  fluorescence,  also  called  X-ray  spectrometry,  including  handheld  XRF  systems;

(cid:127) SC-XRD—Single  crystal  X-ray  diffraction,  often  referred  to  as  X-ray  crystallography;
(cid:127) (cid:1)CT—X-ray  micro  computed  tomography;

(cid:127) EDS—Energy  dispersive  X-ray  spectroscopy  on  electron  microscopes;

(cid:127) EBSD—Electron  backscatter  diffraction  on  electron  microscopes;

(cid:127) S-OES—Spark  optical  emission  spectroscopy;

(cid:127) CS/ONH—Combustion  analysis  for  carbon,  sulfur,  oxygen,  nitrogen,  and  hydrogen  in  solids;

(cid:127) AFM—Atomic  force  microscopy;

(cid:127) FM—Fluorescence  microscopy;

(cid:127) SOM—Stylus  and  optical  metrology;

(cid:127) TMT—Tribology  and  mechanical  test  systems  for  analysis  of  friction  and  wear;

(cid:127) NanoIR—Nanoscale  infrared  spectroscopy;  and

(cid:127) Alicona—Focus  variation  optical  technology  for  non-contact  dimensional  metrology.

XRD  systems  investigate  polycrystalline  samples  or  thin  films  with  single  wavelength  X-rays.  The
atoms  in  the  polycrystalline  sample  scatter  the  X-rays  to  create  a  unique  diffraction  pattern  recorded  by
a  detector.  Computer  software  processes  the  pattern  and  produces  a  variety  of  information,  including
stress,  texture,  qualitative  and  quantitative  phase  composition,  crystallite  size,  percent  crystallinity  and
layer  thickness,  composition,  defects  and  density  of  thin  films  and  semiconductor  material.  Our  XRD
systems  contribute  to  a  reduction  in  the  development  cycles  for  new  products  in  the  catalyst,  polymer,
electronic,  optical  material  and  semiconductor  industries.  Customers  also  use  our  XRD  systems

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academic  and  government  research  facilities,  as  well  as  a  variety  of  other  fields,  including  forensics,  art
and  archaeology.

XRF  systems  determine  the  elemental  composition  of  a  material  and  provide  a  full  qualitative  and
quantitative  analysis.  Our  XRF  systems  direct  X-rays  at  a  sample,  and  the  atoms  in  the  sample  absorb
the  X-ray  energy.  The  elements  in  the  sample  then  emit  X-rays  that  are  characteristic  for  each  element.
The  system  collects  the  X-rays,  and  the  software  analyzes  the  resulting  data  to  determine  the  elements
that  are  present.  Our  XRF  products  provide  automated  solutions  on  a  turn-key  basis  for  industrial
users  that  require  automated,  controlled  production  processes  that  reduce  product  and  process  cost,
increase  output  and  improve  product  quality.  Our  XRF  products  cover  substantially  all  of  the  periodic
table  and  can  analyze  solid,  powder  or  liquid  samples.

SC-XRD  systems  determine  the  three-dimensional  structures  of  molecules  in  a  chemical,  mineral,
or  biological  substance  being  analyzed.  SC-XRD  systems  have  the  capability  to  determine  structure  in
both  small  chemical  molecules  and  larger  biomolecules.  SC-XRD  systems  direct  an  X-ray  beam  at  a
solid,  single  crystal  sample.  The  atoms  in  the  crystal  sample  scatter  the  X-rays  to  create  a  precise
diffraction  pattern  recorded  by  an  electronic  detector.  Software  then  reconstructs  a  model  of  the
structure  and  provides  the  unique  arrangement  of  the  atoms  in  the  sample.  This  information  on  the
exact  arrangement  of  atoms  in  the  sample  is  a  critical  part  of  molecular  analysis  and  can  provide
insight  into  a  variety  of  areas,  including  how  a  protein  functions  or  interacts  with  a  second  molecule.
Our  SC-XRD  systems  are  designed  for  use  in  the  life  sciences  industry,  academic  research  and  a
variety  of  other  applications.

(cid:1)CT  is  X-ray  imaging  in  3D,  by  the  same  method  used  in  hospital  CT  scans,  but  on  a  small  scale

with  massively  increased  resolution.  3D  microscopy  allows  users  to  image  the  internal  structure  of
objects  non-destructively  on  a  very  fine  scale.  Bruker  (cid:1)CT  is  available  in  a  range  of  easy-to-use  desktop
instruments,  which  generate  3D  images  of  the  sample’s  morphology  and  internal  microstructure  with
resolution  down  to  the  sub-micron  level.  Our  (cid:1)CT  systems  are  used  for  numerous  applications  in
materials  research  and  in  the  life  sciences  industry.

EDS  systems  analyze  the  chemical  composition  of  materials  under  investigation  in  electron
microscopes  by  utilizing  the  fact  that  atoms  of  different  chemical  elements,  when  exposed  to  the  high
energy  electron  beam  generated  by  the  microscope,  irradiate  X-rays  of  different  characteristic  energy.
The  evaluation  of  the  energy  spectrum  collected  by  our  spectrometer  allows  the  determination  of  the
qualitative  and  quantitative  chemical  sample  composition  at  the  current  beam  position.  EDS  systems
allow  for  simultaneous  analysis  of  all  elements  in  the  periodic  table,  beginning  with  atomic  number  4
(beryllium).  Our  EDS  systems  are  used  for  a  range  of  applications,  including  nanotechnology  and
advanced  materials  research,  as  well  as  materials  analysis  and  quality  control.  Customers  for  EDS
systems  include  industrial  customers,  academia  and  government  research  facilities.

EBSD  systems  are  used  to  perform  quantitative  microstructure  analysis  of  crystalline  samples  in
electron  microscopes.  The  microscope’s  electron  beam  strikes  the  tilted  sample  and  diffracted  electrons
form  a  pattern  on  a  fluorescent  screen.  This  pattern  is  characteristic  of  the  crystal  structure  and
orientation  of  the  sample  region  from  which  it  was  generated.  It  provides  the  absolute  crystal
orientation  with  sub-micron  resolution.  EBSD  can  be  used  to  characterize  materials  with  regard  to
crystal  orientation,  texture,  stress,  strain  and  grain  size.  EBSD  also  allows  the  identification  of
crystalline  phases  and  their  distribution,  and  is  applied  to  many  industries  such  as  metals  processing,
aerospace,  automotive,  microelectronics  and  earth  sciences.

S-OES  instruments  are  used  for  analyzing  metals.  S-OES  covers  a  broad  range  of  applications  for

metals  analysis  from  pure  metals  trace  analysis  to  high  alloyed  grades,  and  allow  for  analysis  of  a
complete  range  of  relevant  elements  simultaneously.  S-OES  instruments  pass  an  electric  spark  onto  a
sample,  which  burns  the  surface  of  the  sample  and  causes  atoms  to  jump  to  a  higher  orbit.  Our
detectors  quantify  the  light  emitted  by  these  atoms  and  help  our  customers  to  determine  the  elemental

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composition  of  the  material.  This  technique  is  widely  used  in  production  control  laboratories  of
foundries  and  steel  mills.

CS/ONH  carrier  gas  systems  incorporate  a  furnace  and  infrared  or  thermal  conductivity  detection
to  analyze  inorganic  materials  for  the  determination  of  carbon,  sulfur,  nitrogen,  oxygen  and  hydrogen.
Combustion  and  inert  gas  fusion  analyzers  are  used  for  applications  in  metal  production  and
processing,  chemicals,  ceramics  and  cement,  coal  processing,  oil  refining  and  semiconductors.

AFM  systems  provide  atomic  or  near-atomic  resolution  of  material  surface  topography  using  a

nano-scale  probe  that  is  brought  into  light  contact  with  the  sample  being  investigated.  In  addition  to
presenting  a  surface  image,  AFM  can  also  provide  quantitative  nano-scale  measurements  of  feature
sizes,  material  properties,  electrical  information,  chemical  properties  and  other  sample  characteristics.
Our  AFM  systems  are  used  for  applications  in  academic  and  governmental  materials  and  biological
research  and  semiconductor,  data  storage  hard  drive,  LED,  battery,  solar  cells,  polymers,  and
pharmaceutical  product  development  and  manufacturing.

FM  products  use  fluorescence  microscopy  to  determine  the  structure  and  composition  of  life

science  samples.  Our  products  include  two-photon  microscopes,  multipoint  scanning  confocal
microscopes,  laser  illumination  sources,  photoactivation,  photostimulation  and  photoablation  accessories
and  synchronization  and  analysis  software.  Two-photon  microscopes  allow  imaging  deep  into  tissues  and
cells  and  are  used  widely  in  neuroscience.  Multipoint  scanning  confocal  systems  allow  live  cell  imaging
with  rapid  acquisition  of  images  for  structural  and  composition  analysis.  We  also  offer  super-resolution
and  single-molecule  localization  microscopy  products  which  can  break  the  optical  diffraction  limit  by  an
order  of  magnitude.

SOM  systems  provide  atomic  or  near-atomic  two  dimensional  and  three  dimensional  surface

resolution  using  white  light  interferometry,  confocal  optical  and  stylus  profilometry  methods.  SOM
profilers  range  from  low-cost  manual  tools  for  single  measurements  to  advanced,  highly  automated
systems  for  production  line  quality  assurance  and  quality  control  applications  where  the  combination  of
throughput,  repeatability  and  reproducibility  is  essential.  SOM  profilers  support  a  range  of  applications
in  research,  product  development,  tribology,  quality  control  and  failure  analysis  related  to  materials  and
machining  in  the  automotive,  orthopedic,  ophthalmic,  high  brightness  LED,  semiconductor,  data
storage,  optics  and  other  markets.

TMT  systems  provide  a  platform  for  all  types  of  common  mechanical,  friction,  durability,  scratch
and  indentation  tests  for  a  wide  spectrum  of  materials.  Tribology  systems  are  utilized  for  both  academic
research  of  the  fundamental  material  properties  and  industrial  applications  in  the  semiconductor,
aerospace,  petroleum,  automotive  and  other  industries.

NanoIR  systems  perform  infrared  (IR)  spectroscopy  at  the  nanoscale.  Our  systems  use  nanoprobe

technology  similar  to  what  is  used  in  our  atomic  force  microscopes  to  deliver  quantitative  chemical
information  from  the  nanoscale  to  the  sub-micron  and  macro  scales.  The  NanoIR  measurement  gives
the  user  varying  physical  and  chemical  properties  with  nanoscale  spatial  resolution  in  a  diverse  range  of
fields,  including  polymers,  2D  materials,  materials  science,  life  science  and  micro-electronics  industry.
Our  systems  allow  nanoscale  IR  absorption  spectroscopy  with  interpretable  IR  spectra  that  directly
correlates  to  FTIR  as  well  as  the  complementary  technique  of  nanoscale  s-SNOM.  With  our  broadband
sources,  these  systems  allow  broadband  scientific  spectroscopy.

Alicona  systems  combine  the  functionalities  of  a  micro  coordinate  measurement  machine  (CMM)

with  those  of  a  surface  measurement  system.  These  dimensional  metrology  systems  are  based  on  the
pioneering  development  of  optical  Focus-Variation  measurement  algorithms  and  provide  the  noncontact
measurement  of  form  and  roughness  of  complex,  miniaturized  geometries.  These  systems  serve  many
quality  assurance  application  areas  requiring  precision  measurement  and  dimensional  metrology,
including  aerospace,  automotive,  precision  medical  products,  additive  manufacturing,  and  micro
precision  manufacturing.

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BEST  Segment

BEST  designs,  manufactures  and  distributes  superconducting  materials,  primarily  metallic  low
temperature  superconductors,  for  use  in  magnetic  resonance  imaging,  nuclear  magnetic  resonance,
fusion  energy  research  and  other  applications.  Additionally,  BEST  develops,  manufactures  and  markets
sophisticated  devices  and  complex  tools  based  primarily  on  metallic  low  temperature  superconductors
that  have  applications  in  ‘‘big  science’’  research,  including  radio  frequency  accelerator  cavities  and
modules,  power  couplers  and  linear  accelerators.  BEST  also  manufactures  and  sells
non-superconducting  high  technology  tools,  such  as  synchrotron  and  beamline  instrumentation,
principally  to  customers  engaged  in  materials  research  and  ‘‘big  science’’  research  projects.

Sales  and  Marketing

We  maintain  direct  sales  forces  throughout  North  America,  Europe,  Russia,  China,  Japan,  and
elsewhere  in  the  Asia  Pacific  region.  We  also  utilize  indirect  sales  channels  to  reach  customers.  We
have  various  international  distributors,  independent  sales  representatives  and  various  other
representatives  in  parts  of  Asia,  Latin  America,  Africa,  the  Middle  East  and  Eastern  Europe.  These
entities  augment  our  direct  sales  force  and  provide  coverage  in  areas  where  we  do  not  have  direct  sales
personnel.  In  addition,  we  have  adopted  a  distribution  business  model  in  which  we  engage  in  strategic
distribution  alliances  with  other  companies  to  address  certain  market  segments.  The  sales  cycle  for  our
products  is  dependent  on  the  size  and  complexity  of  the  system  and  budgeting  cycles  of  our  customers.
Our  sales  cycle  is  typically  three  to  twenty-four  months  for  academic  and  high-end  research  products
and  two  weeks  to  six  months  for  industrial  products.  The  sales  cycle  of  our  low  temperature
superconducting  materials  is  typically  four  to  twelve  months,  with  cycles  of  certain  high-end  materials
exceeding  one  year.  Sales  of  our  high-end  NMR  and  superconducting  devices  typically  take  more  than
one  year  and  certain  large,  complex  contracts  can  take  more  than  two  years  to  complete.

We  have  well-equipped  applications  and  demonstration  facilities  and  qualified  application
personnel  who  assist  customers  and  provide  product  demonstrations  in  specific  application  areas.  We
maintain  our  primary  demonstration  facilities  at  our  production  facilities,  as  well  as  in  other  key  market
locations.

Seasonal  Nature  of  Business

Historically,  we  have  higher  levels  of  revenue  in  the  fourth  quarter  and  lower  levels  of  revenues  in

the  first  quarter  of  the  year,  which  we  believe  is  influenced  by  our  customers’  budgeting  cycles.

Major  Customers

We  have  a  broad  and  diversified  customer  base  and  we  do  not  depend  on  any  single  customer.  No

single  customer  accounted  for  more  than  10%  of  revenue  in  any  of  the  last  three  fiscal  years  or  more
than  10%  of  accounts  receivable  as  of  December  31,  2019  or  2018.

Competition

Our  existing  products  and  solutions  and  any  products  and  solutions  that  we  develop  in  the  future

may  compete  in  multiple,  highly  competitive  markets.  In  addition,  there  has  been  a  trend  towards
consolidation  in  our  industries  and  many  of  our  competitors  have  substantially  greater  financial,
technical  and  marketing  resources  than  we  do.  Our  competitors  may  succeed  in  developing  and  offering
products  that  could  render  our  products  or  those  of  our  strategic  partners  obsolete  or  noncompetitive.
Our  competitors  may  also  have  cost  and  price  advantages  based  upon  the  value  of  their  currencies
compared  with  the  U.S.  Dollar  or  Euro.  In  addition,  many  of  these  competitors  have  significantly  more
experience  in  the  life  sciences,  chemical  and  materials  markets.  Our  ability  to  compete  successfully  will
depend  on  our  ability  to  develop  proprietary  products  that  reach  our  target  markets  in  a  timely  manner

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and  are  technologically  superior  to  and/or  less  expensive,  or  more  cost  effective,  than  products
marketed  by  our  competitors.  Current  competitors  or  other  companies  may  possess  or  develop
technologies  and  products  that  are  more  effective  than  ours.  Our  technologies  and  products  may  be
rendered  obsolete  or  uneconomical  by  technological  advances  or  by  entirely  different  approaches
developed  by  one  or  more  of  our  competitors.

We  also  compete  with  companies  that  provide  analytical  or  automation  tools  based  on  technologies
other  than  those  we  offer.  These  technologies  may  prove  to  be  more  successful  in  meeting  demands  in
the  markets  that  our  products  and  solutions  are  intended  to  serve.  In  addition,  other  companies  may
choose  to  enter  our  fields  in  the  future.  We  believe  that  the  principal  competitive  factors  in  our
markets  are  technology-based  applications  expertise,  product  specifications,  functionality,  reliability,
marketing  expertise,  distribution  capability,  proprietary  patent  portfolios  and  cost  effectiveness.

BSI  Life  Science  Segment  Competition

The  Bruker  BioSpin  Group  competes  with  companies  that  offer  magnetic  resonance  spectrometers,

mainly  JEOL  and  Oxford  Instruments.  In  the  field  of  preclinical  imaging,  Bruker  BioSpin  competes
with  Perkin  Elmer,  Mediso,  Trifoil,  MR  Solutions  and  others.  The  Bruker  CALID  Group  competes
with  a  variety  of  companies  that  offer  mass  spectrometry-based  systems.  Bruker  CALID’s  competitors
in  the  life  science  markets  and  chemical  and  applied  markets  include  Danaher,  Agilent,  GE-Healthcare,
Waters,  Thermo  Fisher  Scientific,  Shimadzu,  Hitachi  and  JEOL.  In  the  microbiology  market,  Bruker
CALID  competes  with  Biomerieux.  Bruker  CALID  also  competes  with  a  variety  of  companies  that
offer  molecular  spectrometry  based  systems,  including  Thermo  Fisher  Scientific,  PerkinElmer,  Agilent,
Foss,  ABB  Bomem,  Buchi,  Shimadzu  and  Jasco.  Bruker  CALID’s  CBRNE  detection  customers  are
highly  fragmented,  and  it  competes  with  a  number  of  companies  in  this  area,  of  which  the  most
significant  competitor  is  Smiths  Detection.

BSI  NANO  Segment  Competition

The  BSI  NANO  Segment  competes  with  companies  that  offer  analytical  X-ray  solutions,  OES

systems,  AFM  and  SOM  systems  and  optical  fluorescence  systems,  primarily  Rigaku,  Oxford
Instruments,  Agilent,  Thermo  Fisher  Scientific,  Ametek’s  Spectro  and  Edax  divisions,  PANalytical,  Park
Systems,  Olympus,  Nikon,  Zeiss  and  Danaher’s  Leica  business.

BEST  Segment  Competition

BEST  competes  with  Luvata,  Western  Superconducting  Technologies  Co.,  Ltd.  (WST),  and

Jastec  Co.,  Ltd.  in  low  temperature  superconducting  materials.  In  addition,  BEST  competes  with
Fujikura,  SuperPower  (a  Furukawa  company),  Superconductor  Technologies  Inc.  and  SuNam  Co.,  Ltd.
in  the  market  for  second  generation  high  temperature  superconducting  materials.  BEST  further
competes  with  Zanon,  Mitsubishi  Electric  and  AES  in  the  development  and  supply  of  accelerator
cavities,  with  Thales,  Toshiba  and  CPI  International  in  the  development  and  supply  of  radio  frequency
couplers,  with  Mitsubishi  Heavy  Industries  in  the  development  and  supply  of  superconducting
accelerator  modules  and  with  AES  and  Thales  for  electron  linear  accelerators.

Manufacturing  and  Supplies

Several  of  our  manufacturing  facilities  are  certified  under  ISO  9001:2008  and  ISO  13485,
international  quality  standards.  We  manufacture  and  test  our  magnetic  resonance  products  at  our
facilities  in  Faellanden,  Switzerland;  Wissembourg,  France;  and  Karlsruhe,  Germany.  We  manufacture
and  test  our  preclinical  imaging  products  at  our  facilities  in  Ettlingen,  Germany;  Wissembourg,  France;
Kontich,  Belgium;  and  Faellanden,  Switzerland.  We  manufacture  and  test  our  mass  spectrometry
products,  including  CBRNE  detection  products,  at  our  facilities  in  Bremen,  Germany.  We  principally

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manufacture  and  test  our  molecular  spectroscopy  products,  including  CBRNE  detection  products,  at
our  facilities  in  Ettlingen,  Germany.  We  manufacture  and  test  our  X-ray,  OES  and  AFM  products  at
our  facilities  in  Penang,  Malaysia;  Karlsruhe,  Germany;  Berlin,  Germany;  Santa  Barbara,  California,
U.S.A.;  Kennewick,  Washington,  U.S.A.;  and  Migdal  Ha’Emek,  Israel.  We  manufacture  and  test  the
majority  of  our  energy  and  superconducting  products  at  our  facilities  in  Hanau,  Germany;  Bergisch
Gladbach,  Germany;  Perth,  Scotland;  and  Carteret,  New  Jersey,  U.S.A.  Manufacturing  processes  at  our
facilities  in  Europe,  Israel  and  California,  U.S.A.  include  all  phases  of  manufacturing,  such  as
machining,  fabrication,  subassembly,  system  assembly,  and  final  testing.  Our  other  facilities  primarily
perform  high-level  assembly,  system  integration  and  final  testing.  We  typically  manufacture  critical
components  in-house  to  ensure  key  competence  and  outsource  to  third  party  manufacturers  non-critical
components.

We  purchase  materials  and  components  from  various  suppliers  that  are  either  standard  products  or
built  to  our  specifications.  We  obtain  some  of  the  components  included  in  our  products  from  a  limited
group  of  suppliers  or  from  a  single-source  supplier  for  items  such  as  charge  coupled  device  area
detectors,  X-ray  tubes,  robotics,  infrared  optics  and  others.  BEST  has  an  ongoing  collaboration  and  a
joint  technology  development  agreement  with  Allegheny  Technologies  Incorporated  to  advance
state-of-the-art  niobium-based  superconductors,  including  those  used  in  MRI  magnets  for  the  medical
industry,  and  preclinical  MRI  magnets  used  in  the  life-science  tools  industry.

Research  and  Development

We  commit  substantial  capital  and  resources  to  internal  and  collaborative  research  and
development  projects  in  order  to  provide  innovative  products  and  solutions  to  our  customers.  We
conduct  research  primarily  to  enhance  system  performance  and  improve  the  reliability  of  existing
products,  and  to  develop  revolutionary  new  products  and  solutions.  Our  research  and  development
efforts  are  conducted  for  the  relevant  products  within  each  of  the  operating  segments,  as  well  as  in
collaboration  with  others  on  areas  such  as  microfluidics,  automation  and  workflow  management
software.  We  have  been  the  recipient  of  government  grants  from  Germany  and  the  United  States  for
various  projects  related  to  early-stage  research  and  development.  We  have  generally  retained,  at  a
minimum,  non-exclusive  rights  to  any  items  or  enhancements  we  develop  under  these  grants.  The
German  government  requires  that  we  use  and  market  technology  developed  under  grants  in  order  to
retain  our  rights  to  the  technology.  We  have  also  accepted  some  sponsored  research  contracts  from
private  sources.

BSI  Life  Science  Segment  Research  and  Development

The  research  and  development  performed  in  the  Bruker  BioSpin  Group  and  in  the  CALID  Group

is  primarily  conducted  at  our  facilities  in  Bremen,  Ettlingen,  Germany;  Faellanden,  Switzerland  and
Wissembourg,  France.  The  Bruker  BioSpin  Group  maintains  technical  competencies  in  core  magnetic
resonance  technologies  and  single-  and  multimodal  imaging  technologies  and  capabilities,  including
NMR,  EPR,  MRI,  MPI,  PET  and  CT.  The  most  recent  technological  innovations  included  Bruker’s
ultra-high  field  NMR  GHz-class  product  line  now  enabling  novel  research  in  functional  structural
biology  of  proteins  and  protein  complexes  and  was  followed  by  the  delivery  of  the  world’s  first  for
AvanceTM  NEO  1.2  GHz  NMR.  These  ultra-high  field  trends  in  NMR  are  complemented  by  preclinical
MRI  magnet  developments  of  up  to  18  Tesla.  NMR  probe  technology  now  offers  low  temperature
magic  angle  spinning  (MAS)  probes  for  dynamic  nuclear  polarization  NMR  for  analysis  of  complex
biomolecules  and  materials  as  well  as  new  CP/MAS  CryoProbes  for  material  science  research.  Bruker  is
incorporating  artificial  intelligence  Deep  Learning  capabilities  into  its  software  to  improve  signal
detection  and  the  research  instruments  are  further  enhanced  by  advanced  software  tools  for  automated
workflows  on  analytical  data  and  3D  conformational  and  configurational  analysis.  Remote  monitoring
of  labs  and  systems  now  increases  system  protection  and  can  provide  expert  supervision.  The

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next-generation,  high-performance  80  MHz  FT-NMR  benchtop  spectrometer  allows  new  capabilities  for
organic  or  medicinal  chemistry  research,  teaching  or  synthesis  verification.

The  Bruker  CALID  Group  maintains  technical  competencies  in  core  mass  spectrometry

technologies  and  capabilities,  including:  MALDI,  ESI  and  EI/CI  ion  source,  TOF,  TOF/TOF,  ion  traps,
MRMS,  quadrupole  and  IMS  analyzers  and  bioinformatics.  Recent  projects  include  the  innovative
timsTOF  mass  spectrometer  for  separation  and  analysis  of  unresolved  compounds  and  conformations.
The  Bruker  CALID  Group  also  maintains  technical  competencies  in  core  vibrational  spectroscopy
technologies  and  capabilities,  including  FT-IR,  NIR  and  Raman.

BSI  NANO  Segment  Research  and  Development

The  research  and  development  performed  in  the  BSI  NANO  Segment  is  primarily  conducted  at
our  facilities  in  Karlsruhe,  Germany;  Penang,  Malaysia;  Madison,  Wisconsin,  U.S.A.;  and  San  Jose  and
Santa  Barbara,  California,  U.S.A.  The  BSI  NANO  Segment  maintains  technical  competencies  in  core
X-ray  technologies  and  capabilities,  including  detectors  used  to  sense  X-ray  and  X-ray  diffraction
patterns,  X-ray  sources  and  optics  that  generate  and  focus  the  X-rays,  robotics  and  sample  handling
equipment  that  holds  and  manipulates  the  experimental  material,  and  software  that  generates  the
structural  data.  Recent  projects  include  fluorescence  microscopy  with  simultaneous,  all-optical
stimulation  and  imaging  platforms  for  optogenetics  neuroscience  research  and  light  sheet  cell
microscopy  systems  which  enable  brain  research  and  high-resolution  live  cell  research.  The  BSI  NANO
Segment  also  has  competencies  in  AFM  technology,  which  involve  sub-angstrom  level  position  and
motion  control,  as  well  as  sub-pico  newton  force  control.  The  BSI  NANO  Segment  technologies  also
include  3D  optical  inference-based  microscopy,  stylus  profilometry,  tribology  testing,  nano-indentation,
optical  fluorescence  two-photon  microscopy,  multipoint  scanning  microscopy  and  high-speed,  3D  super-
resolution  florescence  microscopy.  Recent  innovations  include  elemental  analyzer  systems  for  advanced
applications  and  research  and  simultaneous,  all-optical  stimulation  and  imaging  platforms  for
neuroscience  applications.

BEST  Segment  Research  and  Development

The  research  and  development  performed  in  the  BEST  Segment  is  primarily  conducted  at  our
facilities  in  Hanau,  Bergisch  Gladbach  and  Alzenau,  Germany;  and  Carteret,  New  Jersey,  U.S.A.  BEST
maintains  technical  competencies  in  the  production  and  development  of  low  and  high  temperature
superconducting  materials  and  devices.  BEST  and  CERN  (European  Organization  for  Nuclear
Research,  Geneva,  Switzerland)  have  an  ongoing  research  and  development  agreement  to  advance  the
state  of  art  with  niobium-tin  based  superconductors  used  in  particle  accelerators  and  other  large  scale
scientific  magnets  systems.

Intellectual  Property

Our  intellectual  property  consists  of  patents,  copyrights,  trade  secrets,  know-how,  and  trademarks.
Protection  of  our  intellectual  property  is  a  strategic  priority  for  our  businesses  because  of  the  length  of
time  and  expense  associated  with  bringing  new  products  through  the  development  process  and  to  the
marketplace.  We  have  a  substantial  patent  portfolio,  and  we  intend  to  file  additional  patent  applications
as  appropriate.  We  believe  our  owned  and  licensed  patent  portfolio  provides  us  with  a  competitive
advantage.  This  portfolio  permits  us  to  maintain  access  to  a  number  of  key  technologies.  We  license
our  owned  patent  rights  where  appropriate.  We  intend  to  enforce  our  patent  rights  against  infringers,  if
necessary.  The  patent  positions  of  life  sciences  tools  companies  involve  complex  legal  and  factual
questions.  As  a  result,  we  cannot  predict  the  enforceability  of  our  patents  with  certainty.  In  addition,
we  are  aware  of  the  existence  from  time  to  time  of  patents  in  certain  countries,  which,  if  valid,  could
impair  our  ability  to  manufacture  and  sell  products  in  these  countries.

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We  also  rely  upon  trade  secrets,  know-how,  trademarks,  copyright  protection  and  licensing  to
develop  and  maintain  our  competitive  position.  We  generally  require  the  execution  of  confidentiality
agreements  by  our  employees,  consultants,  and  other  scientific  advisors.  These  agreements  provide  that
all  confidential  information  made  known  during  the  course  of  a  relationship  with  us  will  be  held  in
confidence  and  used  only  for  our  benefit.  In  addition,  these  agreements  provide  that  we  own  all
inventions  generated  during  the  course  of  the  relationship.

Government  Contracts

We  are  a  party  to  various  government  contracts.  Under  some  of  these  government  contracts,  the

government  may  receive  license  or  similar  rights  to  intellectual  property  developed  under  the  contract.
However,  under  government  contracts  we  enter  we  generally  receive  at  least  non-exclusive  rights  to  any
items  or  technologies  we  develop.  Although  we  transact  business  with  various  government  agencies,  we
believe  that  no  government  contract  is  of  such  magnitude  that  a  renegotiation  of  profits  or  termination
of  the  contract  or  subcontracts  at  the  election  of  the  government  would  have  a  material  adverse  effect
on  our  financial  results.

Government  Regulation

We  are  required  to  comply  with  federal,  state,  and  local  environmental  protection  regulations.  We

do  not  expect  this  compliance  to  have  a  significant  impact  on  our  capital  spending,  earnings  or
competitive  position.

Prior  to  introducing  a  product  in  the  United  States,  our  Bruker  AXS  subsidiary  provides  notice  to

the  U.S.  Food  and  Drug  Administration,  or  FDA,  in  the  form  of  a  Radiation  Safety  Initial  Product
Abbreviated  Report,  which  provides  identification  information  and  operating  characteristics  of  the
product.  If  the  FDA  finds  that  the  report  is  complete,  it  provides  approval  in  the  form  of  what  is
known  as  an  accession  number.  Bruker  AXS  may  not  market  a  product  until  it  has  received  an
accession  number.  In  addition,  Bruker  AXS  submits  an  annual  report  to  the  FDA  that  includes  the
radiation  safety  history  of  all  products  it  sells  in  the  United  States.  Bruker  AXS  is  required  to  report  to
the  FDA  incidents  of  accidental  exposure  to  radiation  arising  from  the  manufacture,  testing,  or  use  of
any  of  its  products.  Bruker  AXS  also  reports  installations  of  its  products  to  state  government  regulatory
agencies  responsible  for  the  regulation  of  radiation  emitting  devices.  For  sales  in  Germany,  Bruker
AXS  registers  each  system  with  the  local  authorities.  In  some  countries  where  Bruker  AXS  sells
systems,  Bruker  AXS  uses  the  license  we  obtained  from  the  federal  authorities  in  Germany  to  assist  it
in  obtaining  a  license  from  the  country  in  which  the  sale  occurs.

Our  Bruker  AXS  subsidiary  possesses  low-level  radiation  materials  licenses  from  the  local  radiation

safety  authority,  Gewerbeaufsichtsamt  Karlsruhe,  for  its  facility  in  Karlsruhe,  Germany;  and  from  the
local  radiation  safety  authority,  Kanagawa  Prefecture,  for  its  facility  in  Yokohama,  Japan,  as  well  as
from  various  other  countries  in  which  it  sells  its  products.  Our  Bruker  Daltonics  subsidiary  possesses
low-level  radiation  licenses  for  facilities  in  Billerica,  Massachusetts  and  Leipzig,  Germany.  The  U.S.
Nuclear  Regulatory  Commission  also  has  regulations  concerning  the  exposure  of  our  employees  to
radiation.

Certain  of  our  clinical  products  are  subject  to  regulation  in  the  United  States  by  the  FDA  and  by

similar  regulatory  bodies  in  other  countries  where  such  products  are  sold.  For  example,  our  MALDI
Biotyper  CA  system  is  subject  to  regulation  by  the  FDA  and  our  IVD-CE  Certified  MALDI  BioTyper
system  is  subject  to  regulation  in  the  European  Union  under  the  provisions  of  Directive  98/79/EC.
These,  and  similar  local  regulations  elsewhere  in  the  world,  govern  a  wide  variety  of  product-related
activities,  from  quality  management,  design  and  development  to  labeling,  manufacturing,  promotion,
sales  and  distribution.  As  such,  we  continually  invest  in  our  manufacturing  infrastructure  to  gain  and
maintain  certifications  necessary  for  the  relevant  level  of  regulatory  clearance.  The  European  Union

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Directive  will  be  replaced  in  May  2022  by  the  IVD  Regulation  (EU)  2017/746.  The  regime  changes
significantly  with  the  new  Regulation,  which  requires  clinical  evidence  to  demonstrate  the  claimed
benefits  and  safety  of  the  device  in  relation  to  its  stated  purpose,  stricter  classification  and  CE-marking
requirements  and  ongoing  post-market  follow-up  to  ensure  conformity.  The  Regulation  requires  new
databases  to  be  set  up  to  track  which  devices  are  CE  marked  and  to  register  clinical  studies  and
post-market  monitoring.  In  addition  tracing  is  enhanced  by  a  Unique  Device  Identification  (UDI)
System  and  through  requirements  on  other  economic  operators  in  the  supply  chain.  Our  products
currently  approved  under  the  Directive,  and  not  already  placed  on  the  market  or  put  into  service,  must
be  recertified  under  the  Regulation  by  May  2024.

Working  Capital  Requirements

During  the  year  ended  December  31,  2019,  there  were  no  credit  terms  extended  to  customers  that

would  have  a  material  adverse  effect  on  our  working  capital.

We  recognize  revenue  from  systems  sales  upon  transfer  of  control  in  an  amount  that  reflects  the
consideration  we  expect  to  receive.  Transfer  of  control  generally  occurs  upon  shipment,  or  for  certain
systems,  based  upon  customer  acceptance  for  a  system  once  delivered  and  installed  at  a  customer
facility.  For  systems  that  include  customer-specific  acceptance  criteria,  we  are  required  to  assess  when  it
can  demonstrate  the  acceptance  criteria  has  been  met,  which  generally  is  upon  successful  factory
acceptance  testing  or  customer  acceptance  and  evidence  of  installation.  Systems  that  have  been  shipped
to  customers,  but  not  yet  accepted  by  the  customer,  are  included  as  finished  goods  in-transit.  Finished
goods  in-transit  was  $36.0  million  and  $38.3  million  at  December  31,  2019  and  2018,  respectively.  We
also  have  well-equipped  applications  and  demonstration  facilities  and  qualified  application  personnel
who  assist  customers  and  provide  product  demonstrations  in  specific  application  areas.  In  total,  we  held
$77.5  million  and  $67.9  million  of  demonstration  inventory  at  December  31,  2019  and  2018,
respectively.

Backlog

Our  backlog  consists  of  firm  orders  under  non-cancellable  purchase  orders  received  from
customers.  Total  system  backlog  at  December  31,  2019  and  2018  was  approximately  $1,855.3  million
and  $1,054.4  million,  respectively.  The  increase  in  our  backlog  in  2019  when  compared  to  2018  is  due
to  new  long-term  contracts  within  our  BEST  Segment.  We  anticipate  that  approximately  54.2%  of  the
backlog  as  of  December  31,  2019  will  be  filled  in  2020.  We  generally  experience  variable  and  fluctuating
revenues  in  the  first  three  quarters  of  the  year,  while  our  fourth  quarter  revenues  have  historically  been
stronger  than  the  rest  of  the  year.  As  a  result,  backlog  on  any  particular  date  can  be  indicative  of  our
short-term  revenue  performance,  but  is  not  necessarily  a  reliable  indicator  of  long-term  revenue
performance.

Employees

As  of  December  31,  2019  and  2018,  we  had  approximately  7,230  and  6,870  full-time  employees
worldwide,  respectively.  Of  these  employees,  approximately  1,225  and  1,095  were  located  in  the  United
States  as  of  December  31,  2019  and  2018,  respectively.  Our  employees  in  the  United  States  are  not
unionized  or  affiliated  with  any  labor  organizations.  Employees  based  outside  the  United  States  are
primarily  located  in  Europe,  with  worker’s  councils  or  labor  unions  primarily  in  Germany  and  France.
Several  of  our  international  subsidiaries  are  parties  to  contracts  with  labor  unions  and  workers’
councils.  We  believe  that  we  have  good  relationships  with  our  employees  and  the  workers’  councils.

As  of  December  31,  2019,  we  had  approximately  3,505  employees  in  production  and  distribution,

1,740  employees  in  selling  and  marketing  and  1,205  employees  in  research  and  development,  with
general  and  administrative  employees  representing  the  remainder.  As  of  December  31,  2018,  we  had
approximately  3,290  employees  in  production  and  distribution,  1,700  employees  in  selling  and  marketing
and  1,135  employees  in  research  and  development,  with  general  and  administrative  employees
representing  the  remainder.

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Available  Information

We  are  subject  to  the  informational  requirements  of  the  Securities  Exchange  Act  of  1934

(Exchange  Act).  Therefore,  we  file  periodic  reports,  proxy  statements  and  other  information  with  the
Securities  and  Exchange  Commission  (SEC).  Such  reports,  proxy  statements  and  other  information  are
available  on  the  SEC’s  website  (http://www.sec.gov).

Our  website  is  located  at  www.bruker.com.  We  make  available  free  of  charge  through  this  website
our  annual  reports  on  Form  10-K,  quarterly  reports  on  Form  10-Q,  current  reports  on  Form  8-K,  and
amendments  to  those  reports  filed  with  or  furnished  to  the  SEC  pursuant  to  Sections  13(a)  or  15(d)  of
the  Exchange  Act,  as  soon  as  reasonably  practicable  after  they  are  electronically  filed  with  or  furnished
to  the  SEC.  The  contents  of  our  website  are  not  incorporated  into  this  report.

ITEM  1A RISK  FACTORS

The  following  risk  factors  should  be  considered  in  conjunction  with  the  other  information  included
in  this  Annual  Report  on  Form  10-K.  This  report  may  include  forward-looking  statements  that  involve
risks  and  uncertainties.  In  addition  to  those  risk  factors  discussed  elsewhere  in  this  report,  we  identify
the  following  risk  factors,  which  could  affect  our  actual  results  and  cause  actual  results  to  differ
materially  from  those  in  the  forward-looking  statements.

Our  financial  condition  and  results  of  operations  for  fiscal  2020  will  be  adversely  affected  by  the  recent  novel
coronavirus  disease-  2019,  or  COVID-19,  outbreak.

In  December  2019,  a  novel  strain  of  coronavirus,  now  referred  to  as  COVID-19,  surfaced  in

Wuhan,  China.  The  virus  continues  to  spread  globally,  has  been  declared  a  pandemic  by  the  World
Health  Organization  and  has  spread  to  over  100  countries,  including  the  United  States.  The  impact  of
this  pandemic  has  been  and  will  likely  continue  to  be  extensive  in  many  aspects  of  society,  which  has
resulted  in  and  will  likely  continue  to  result  in  significant  disruptions  to  the  global  economy,  as  well  as
businesses  and  capital  markets  around  the  world.

Impacts  to  our  business  include  temporary  closures  of  many  of  our  government  and  university
customers  and  our  suppliers,  disruptions  or  restrictions  on  our  employees’  and  customers’  ability  to
travel,  and  delays  in  product  installations  or  shipments  to  and  from  affected  countries.  In  an  effort  to
halt  the  outbreak  of  COVID-19,  a  number  of  countries,  including  the  United  States,  have  placed
significant  restrictions  on  travel  and  many  businesses  have  announced  extended  closures.  For  example,
a  number  of  states,  including  California,  Massachusetts  and  New  Jersey  where  we  have  significant
operations,  have  issued  shelter  in  place  or  stay-at-home  orders  which  required  our  employees  in  that
area  to  work  from  home  and  avoid  unnecessary  travel.  In  addition,  a  number  of  our  production
facilities  have  either  temporarily  closed,  plan  to  temporarily  close  or  are  operating  on  a  reduced
capacity.  Most  commercial  activity  in  sales  and  marketing,  and  customer  demonstrations  and
applications  training,  are  either  being  conducted  remotely  or  postponed.  Customer  purchasing
departments  are  operating  at  reduced  capacity,  and  many  customers  could  delay  or  cut  capital
expenditures  and  operating  budgets.  These  travel  restrictions,  business  closures  and  operating
reductions  at  Bruker,  our  customers,  our  distributors,  and  or  our  suppliers  will  adversely  impact  our
operations  locally  and  worldwide,  including  our  ability  to  manufacture,  sell  or  distribute  our  products,
as  well  as  cause  temporary  closures  of  our  foreign  distributors,  or  the  facilities  of  suppliers  or
customers.  This  disruption  of  our  employees,  distributors,  suppliers  or  customers  will  impact  our  global
sales  and  operating  results.

We  are  continuing  to  monitor  and  assess  the  effects  of  the  COVID-19  pandemic  on  our

commercial  operations,  including  any  potential  impact  on  our  revenue  in  2020.  However,  we  cannot  at
this  time  accurately  predict  what  effects  these  conditions  will  ultimately  have  on  our  operations  due  to
uncertainties  relating  to  the  ultimate  geographic  spread  of  the  virus,  the  severity  of  the  disease,  the

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duration  of  the  outbreak,  and  the  length  of  the  travel  restrictions  and  business  closures  imposed  by  the
governments  of  impacted  countries.  In  addition,  a  significant  outbreak  of  contagious  diseases  in  the
human  population  could  result  in  a  widespread  health  crisis  that  could  adversely  affect  the  economies
and  financial  markets  of  many  countries,  resulting  in  an  economic  downturn  or  a  global  recession  that
could  affect  demand  for  our  products  and  likely  impact  our  operating  results.

Unfavorable  economic  or  political  conditions  in  the  countries  in  which  we  operate  may  have  an  adverse
impact  on  our  business  results  or  financial  condition.

Our  businesses  and  results  of  operations  are  affected  by  international,  national  and  regional
economic  and  political  conditions.  Our  businesses  or  financial  results  may  be  adversely  impacted  by
unfavorable  changes  in  economic  or  political  conditions  in  the  countries  and  markets  in  which  we
operate,  including,  among  others,  adverse  changes  in  interest  rates  or  tax  rates,  volatility  in  financial
and  commodity  markets,  contraction  in  the  availability  of  credit  in  the  marketplace,  and  changes  in
capital  spending  patterns.

Our  revenue  from  U.S.  operations  represented  approximately  26%  of  total  consolidated  revenue

for  both  fiscal  2019  and  2018.  Our  revenue  from  operations  in  Europe  represented  approximately  35%
and  37%  of  total  consolidated  revenue  for  the  fiscal  years  2019  and  2018,  respectively.  Our  revenue
from  operations  in  the  Asia  Pacific  region  represented  approximately  31%  and  29%  of  total
consolidated  revenue  in  each  of  the  corresponding  periods.  Economic  factors  that  could  adversely
influence  demand  for  our  products  include  uncertainty  about  global  economic  conditions  leading  to
reduced  levels  of  investment,  changes  in  government  spending  levels  and/or  priorities,  the  size  and
availability  of  government  budgets,  customers’  and  suppliers’  access  to  credit  and  other  macroeconomic
factors  affecting  government,  academic  or  industrial  spending  behavior.  Slower  economic  growth  or  a
deterioration  in  economic  conditions  could  result  in  a  decrease  in  government  funding  for  scientific
research,  a  delay  in  orders  from  current  or  potential  customers  or  a  reduction  in  purchases  of  our
products.

We  cannot  predict  how  changes  in  economic  conditions  or  political  instability  will  affect  our
customers  and  suppliers  or  how  any  negative  impact  on  our  customers  and  suppliers  might  adversely
impact  our  business  results  or  financial  condition.

We  derive  a  significant  portion  of  our  revenue  from  international  sales  and  are  subject  to  the  operational  risks
of  doing  business  in  foreign  countries.

International  sales  account,  and  are  expected  to  continue  to  account,  for  a  significant  portion  of

our  total  revenues.  Our  revenue  from  non-U.S.  operations  represented  approximately  74%  of  our  total
consolidated  revenue  for  both  fiscal  2019  and  2018.  Our  international  operations  are,  and  will  continue
to  be,  subject  to  a  variety  of  risks  associated  with  conducting  business  internationally,  many  of  which
are  beyond  our  control.  These  risks,  which  may  adversely  affect  our  ability  to  achieve  and  maintain
profitability  and  our  ability  to  sell  our  products  internationally,  include:

(cid:127) changes  in  foreign  currency  translation  rates;

(cid:127) changes  in  regulatory  requirements;

(cid:127) legislation  and  regulation,  including  tariffs,  relating  to  the  import  or  export  of  high  technology

products;

(cid:127) the  imposition  of  government  controls;

(cid:127) political  and  economic  instability,  including  the  impact  of  the  COVID-19  coronavirus,  the
possibility  of  an  economic  recession  in  certain  key  markets  such  as  Germany,  international

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hostilities,  acts  of  terrorism  and  governmental  restrictions,  inflation,  trade  relationships  and
military  and  political  alliances;

(cid:127) costs  and  risks  of  deploying  systems  in  foreign  countries;

(cid:127) compliance  with  export  laws  and  controls  and  trade  embargoes  in  multiple  jurisdictions;

(cid:127) limited  intellectual  property  rights;

(cid:127) the  burden  of  complying  with  a  wide  variety  of  complex  foreign  laws  and  treaties,  including
unfavorable  labor  regulations,  specifically  those  applicable  to  our  European  operations;  and

(cid:127) compliance  with  U.S.  and  local  laws  affecting  the  activities  of  U.S.  companies  abroad,  including

the  United  States  Foreign  Corrupt  Practices  Act,  or  FCPA,  and  local  anti-bribery  laws.

The  United  States  has  implemented  tariffs  on  certain  imported  goods.  These  additional  tariffs
could  include  items  imported  by  us  from  China  or  other  countries.  In  addition,  China  has  imposed
tariffs  on  a  wide  range  of  American  products  in  retaliation  for  these  new  American  tariffs.  There  is  a
concern  that  the  imposition  of  additional  tariffs  by  the  United  States,  could  result  in  the  adoption  of
additional  tariffs  by  China  and  other  countries  as  well.  Any  resulting  trade  war  could  negatively  impact
the  global  market  for  scientific  instruments  and  could  have  a  significant  adverse  effect  on  our  business.
The  imposition  of  tariffs  on  items  imported  by  us  from  China  or  other  countries  could  increase  our
costs  and  could  result  in  lowering  our  gross  margin  on  products  sold.  Conversely,  China  imposing  tariffs
on  items  that  we  export  to  China,  could  adversely  impact  our  customers’  ability  to  purchase  our
products  and  our  competitive  position  in  China  or  increase  our  costs,  which  could  have  a  material
adverse  effect  on  our  business  and  results  of  operations.

We  must  also  comply  with  the  European  Union  General  Data  Protection  Regulation  (GDPR)
which  was  effective  as  of  May  2018.  The  goal  of  the  regulation  is  to  increase  individual  rights  and
protections  for  personal  data  located  in  or  originating  from  the  European  Union.  GDPR  is
extraterritorial  in  that  it  applies  to  all  business  within  the  European  Union  and  any  business  located
outside  of  the  European  Union  that  processes  personal  data  of  individuals  located  within  the  European
Union.  There  are  significant  fines  associated  with  non-compliance.

While  the  impact  of  these  factors  is  difficult  to  predict,  any  one  or  more  of  these  factors  could

adversely  affect  our  operations  in  the  future.

A  prolonged  downturn  in  global  economic  conditions  may  materially  adversely  affect  our  business.

Our  business  and  results  of  operations  are  affected  by  international,  national  and  regional

economic  conditions.  Financial  markets  in  the  United  States,  Europe  and  Asia  have  been  experiencing
extreme  disruption  in  recent  months,  including,  among  other  things,  extreme  volatility  in  security  prices.
We  are  unable  to  predict  the  likely  duration  and  severity  of  the  current  disruptions  in  financial  markets
and  adverse  economic  conditions  throughout  the  world.  These  economic  developments  affect  businesses
such  as  ours  and  those  of  our  customers  in  a  number  of  ways  that  could  result  in  unfavorable
consequences  to  us.  Current  economic  conditions  or  a  deepening  economic  downturn  in  the  United
States  and  elsewhere,  or  reductions  in  the  level  of  government  funding  for  scientific  research,  may
cause  our  current  or  potential  customers  to  delay  or  reduce  purchases  which  could,  in  turn,  result  in
reductions  in  sales  of  our  products,  materially  and  adversely  affecting  our  results  of  operations  and  cash
flows.  Volatility  and  disruption  of  global  financial  markets  could  limit  our  customers’  ability  to  obtain
adequate  financing  to  maintain  operations  and  proceed  with  planned  or  new  capital  spending
initiatives,  leading  to  a  reduction  in  sales  volume  that  could  materially  and  adversely  affect  our  results
of  operations  and  cash  flow.  In  addition,  a  decline  in  our  customers’  ability  to  pay  as  a  result  of  the
economic  downturn  may  lead  to  increased  difficulties  in  the  collection  of  our  accounts  receivable,

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higher  levels  of  reserves  for  doubtful  accounts  and  write-offs  of  accounts  receivable,  and  higher
operating  costs  as  a  percentage  of  revenues.

We  have  identified  material  weaknesses  in  our  internal  control  over  financial  reporting  which  could,  if  not
remediated,  result  in  material  misstatements  in  our  consolidated  financial  statements.

Our  management  is  responsible  for  establishing  and  maintaining  adequate  internal  control  over
our  financial  reporting,  as  such  term  is  defined  in  Rule  13a-15(f)  under  the  Exchange  Act.  As  disclosed
in  this  Annual  Report  on  Form  10-K  for  the  year  ended  December  31,  2019,  management  identified
material  weaknesses  in  our  internal  control  over  financial  reporting.

A  material  weakness  is  a  deficiency,  or  combination  of  deficiencies,  in  internal  control  over
financial  reporting,  such  that  there  is  a  reasonable  possibility  that  a  material  misstatement  of  our
annual  or  interim  financial  statements  will  not  be  prevented  or  detected  on  a  timely  basis.

We  did  not  design  and  maintain  an  effective  control  environment  commensurate  with  our  financial

reporting  requirements.  Specifically,  we  lacked  a  sufficient  complement  of  personnel  in  our  corporate
tax  department  and  a  U.S.  subsidiary  with  an  appropriate  level  of  tax  and  accounting  knowledge,
training  and  experience  to  appropriately  analyze,  record  and  disclose  tax  and  accounting  matters  timely
and  accurately.  This  material  weakness  contributed  to  the  following  additional  material  weaknesses:

(cid:127) We  did  not  maintain  effective  internal  controls  with  respect  to  accounting  for  income  taxes.

Specifically,  our  controls  over  income  taxes  did  not  operate  effectively  as  designed.  This  control
deficiency  resulted  in  immaterial  misstatements  to  the  income  tax  provision,  income  taxes
payable,  and  uncertain  tax  position  reserves  accounts  in  our  consolidated  financial  statements  for
the  year  ended  December  31,  2019.

(cid:127) We  did  not  maintain  effective  internal  controls  with  respect  to  accounting  for  revenue

transactions  at  a  U.S.  subsidiary.  Specifically,  our  controls  over  revenue  recognition  at  a  U.S.
subsidiary  did  not  operate  effectively  as  designed.  This  control  deficiency  resulted  in  immaterial
errors  to  revenue,  accounts  receivable  and  deferred  revenue  accounts  in  our  consolidated
financial  statements  for  the  year  ended  December  31,  2019.

These  errors  did  not,  individually  or  in  the  aggregate,  result  in  a  material  misstatement  of  our
consolidated  financial  statements  and  disclosures  as  of  and  for  the  year  ended  December  31,  2019.
However,  these  control  deficiencies  could  result  in  a  misstatement  of  the  interim  or  annual  financial
statements  that  would  result  in  a  material  misstatement  to  our  annual  or  interim  consolidated  financial
statements  that  would  not  be  prevented  or  detected.  Accordingly,  our  management  determined  that
these  control  deficiencies  constitute  material  weaknesses.  If  not  remediated,  these  material  weaknesses
could  result  in  material  misstatements  in  our  consolidated  financial  statements.

We  may  lose  money  when  we  exchange  foreign  currency  received  from  international  sales  into  U.S.  Dollars.

A  significant  portion  of  our  business  is  conducted  in  currencies  other  than  the  U.S.  Dollar,  which
is  our  reporting  currency.  As  a  result,  currency  fluctuations  among  the  U.S.  Dollar  and  the  currencies
in  which  we  do  business  have  caused,  and  will  continue  to  cause,  foreign  currency  translation  gains  and
losses.  In  addition,  currency  fluctuations  could  cause  the  price  of  our  products  to  be  more  or  less
competitive  than  our  principal  competitors’  products.  Currency  fluctuations  will  increase  or  decrease
our  cost  structure  relative  to  those  of  our  competitors,  which  could  lessen  the  demand  for  our  products
and  affect  our  competitive  position.  From  time  to  time  we  enter  into  certain  hedging  transactions
and/or  option  and  foreign  currency  exchange  contracts  which  are  intended  to  offset  some  of  the  market
risk  associated  with  our  sales  denominated  in  foreign  currencies.  We  cannot  predict  the  effectiveness  of
these  transactions  or  their  impact  upon  our  future  operating  results,  and  from  time  to  time  they  may
negatively  affect  our  quarterly  earnings.

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Our  reported  financial  results  may  be  adversely  affected  by  fluctuations  in  currency  exchange  rates.

In  addition  to  the  foreign  currency  exposure  associated  with  differences  between  where  our

products  are  manufactured  and  sold  by  us  and  our  competitors,  our  exposure  to  currency  exchange  rate
fluctuations  results  from  the  currency  translation  exposure  associated  with  the  preparation  of  our
consolidated  financial  statements,  as  well  as  from  the  exposure  associated  with  transactions  of  our
subsidiaries  that  are  denominated  in  a  currency  other  than  the  respective  subsidiary’s  functional
currency.  While  our  financial  results  are  reported  in  U.S.  Dollars,  the  financial  statements  of  many  of
our  subsidiaries  outside  the  U.S.  are  prepared  using  the  local  currency  as  the  functional  currency.
During  consolidation,  these  results  are  translated  into  U.S.  Dollars  by  applying  appropriate  exchange
rates.  As  a  result,  fluctuations  in  the  exchange  rate  of  the  U.S.  Dollar  relative  to  the  local  currencies  in
which  our  foreign  subsidiaries  report  could  cause  significant  fluctuations  in  our  reported  results.
Moreover,  as  exchange  rates  vary,  revenue  and  other  operating  results  may  differ  materially  from  our
expectations.  The  effects  of  changes  in  currency  exchange  rates  decreased  our  2019  revenue  by
approximately  $50.3  million,  or  2.7%,  and  increased  our  2018  revenue  by  approximately  $25.5  million,
or  1.4%.  Adjustments  resulting  from  financial  statement  translations  are  included  as  a  separate
component  of  shareholders’  equity.  In  the  years  ended  December  31,  2019  and  2018,  we  recorded  net
losses  from  currency  translation  adjustments  of  $20.0  million  and  $25.5  million,  respectively.

Additionally,  to  the  extent  monetary  assets  and  liabilities,  including  cash  and  debt,  are  held  in  a
different  currency  than  the  reporting  subsidiary’s  functional  currency,  fluctuations  in  currency  exchange
rates  may  have  a  significant  impact  on  our  reported  financial  results,  and  may  lead  to  increased
earnings  volatility.  We  may  record  significant  gains  or  losses  related  to  both  the  translation  of  assets
and  liabilities  held  by  our  subsidiaries  into  local  currencies  and  the  remeasurement  of  inter-company
receivables  and  loan  balances.

If  we  are  not  able  to  successfully  integrate  the  businesses  we  acquire  through  mergers,  acquisitions  or  strategic
alliances,  we  may  not  be  able  to  realize  all  of  the  cost  savings  and  other  benefits  that  we  expect  to  result  from
the  transactions  and  our  financial  results  may  be  different  than  expected.

Our  strategy  includes  expanding  our  technology  base  and  product  offerings  through  selected
mergers,  acquisitions  and  strategic  alliances.  For  example,  from  January  1,  2017  to  December  31,  2019,
we  have  acquired  21  businesses  to  expand  our  technologies  and  product  offerings.

Successful  integration  of  the  businesses  we  acquire  involves  a  number  of  risks,  including,  among

others,  risks  related  to:

(cid:127) coordinating  or  consolidating  geographically  separate  organizations  and  integrating  personnel

with  different  business  backgrounds  and  corporate  cultures;

(cid:127) integrating  previously  autonomous  departments  in  sales  and  marketing,  distribution,  accounting

and  administrative  functions;

(cid:127) integrating  financial  information  and  management  systems;

(cid:127) the  pace  of  our  acquisition  activity  and  the  related  diversion  of  already  limited  resources  and

management  time;

(cid:127) disruption  of  our  ongoing  business;

(cid:127) potential  impairment  of  relationships  with  customers  as  a  result  of  changes  in  management  or

otherwise  arising  out  of  such  transactions;  and

(cid:127) retention  of  key  employees  of  the  acquired  businesses  within  the  first  one  to  two  years  after  the

acquisition,  including  the  risk  that  they  may  compete  with  us  subsequently.

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We  may  have  difficulty  developing,  manufacturing  and  marketing  the  products  of  a  newly  acquired

company  or  business  in  a  way  that  enhances  the  performance  of  our  combined  businesses  or  product
lines.  As  a  result,  we  may  not  realize  the  value  from  expected  synergies.  Acquisitions  have  resulted,  and
may  in  the  future  result,  in  unexpected  significant  costs  and  expenses,  including  disputes  over
contingent  consideration  and  complicated  accounting  for  complex  transaction  structures.  In  the  future,
we  may  be  required  to  record  charges  to  earnings  during  the  period  if  we  determine  there  is  an
impairment  of  goodwill  or  intangible  assets,  up  to  the  full  amount  of  the  value  of  the  assets.

We  generally  assume  the  liabilities  of  businesses  we  acquire,  which  could  include  liability  for  an
acquired  business’  violation  of  law  that  occurred  before  we  acquired  it.  In  addition,  we  have  historically
acquired  smaller,  privately  held  companies  that  may  not  have  strong  cultures  of  legal  compliance  or  the
robust  financial  controls  of  a  larger,  publicly  traded  company,  and  if  we  fail  to  implement  adequate
training,  controls,  and  monitoring  of  the  acquired  companies,  we  could  also  be  liable  for
post-acquisition  legal  violations.

It  may  be  difficult  for  us  to  implement  our  strategies  for  improving  margins,  profitability  and  cash  flow.

We  are  pursuing  a  number  of  strategies  to  improve  our  financial  performance,  including

implementing  various  productivity  improvement  initiatives  in  an  effort  to  streamline  our  operations.
These  initiatives  include  the  outsourcing  of  manufacturing  activities;  consolidating,  transferring  or
ceasing  operations  at  certain  facilities;  applying  lean  manufacturing  and  six  sigma  concepts  to  our
operations;  implementing  ERP  and  other  information  technology  systems;  and  applying  a  shared  service
approach  to  various  functions.

We  may  not  be  able  to  successfully  implement  these  strategies,  and  these  efforts  may  not  result  in

the  expected  improvement  in  our  margins,  profitability  or  cash  flow.  Anticipated  benefits  to  our
operating  and  financial  performance  might  be  reduced  or  delayed  as  a  result  of  difficulties  in
implementing  these  initiatives,  which  may  include  complications  in  the  transfer  of  assets  and  production
knowledge,  loss  of  key  employees  and/or  customers,  the  disruption  of  ongoing  business  and  possible
inconsistencies  in  standards,  controls  and  procedures.  Implementation  costs  also  might  exceed  our
expectations  and  further  cost  reduction  measures  might  become  necessary,  resulting  in  additional  future
charges.  Our  ability  to  successfully  implement  these  strategies  and  achieve  our  objectives  will  also
depend  on  our  ability  to  identify,  attract  and  retain  management  and  other  personnel  with  the  skills
and  experience  needed  to  effectively  manage  the  process  and  drive  our  operating  performance
improvement  during  and  after  implementation  of  our  improvement  initiatives.

These  improvement  strategies  may  also  have  unintended  consequences,  such  as  attrition  beyond

our  intended  reduction  in  workforce,  reduced  employee  morale  and  loss  of  customer  relationships.  We
also  may  undertake  additional  restructuring  activities  in  the  future.  Because  of  these  and  other  factors,
we  cannot  predict  whether  we  will  realize  the  purpose  and  anticipated  benefits  of  our  restructuring  and
related  measures,  and  if  we  do  not,  our  business  and  results  of  operations  may  be  adversely  affected.

Goodwill,  intangible  assets  and  other  long-lived  assets  are  subject  to  impairment  which  could  negatively
impact  our  operating  results.

We  have  recorded  goodwill,  intangible  assets  and  other  long-lived  assets  that  must  be  periodically

evaluated  for  potential  impairment.  We  assess  the  realizability  of  the  reported  goodwill,  intangible
assets  and  other  long-lived  assets  annually,  as  well  as  whenever  events  or  changes  in  circumstances
indicate  that  the  assets  may  be  impaired.  These  events  or  circumstances  generally  include  operating
losses  or  a  significant  decline  in  the  earnings  associated  with  the  reporting  unit  these  assets  are
reported  within.  A  decline  in  our  stock  price  and  market  capitalization  may  also  cause  us  to  consider
whether  goodwill,  intangible  assets  and  other  long-lived  assets  may  require  an  impairment  assessment.
Our  ability  to  realize  the  value  of  these  assets  will  depend  on  the  future  cash  flows  of  the  reporting

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unit  in  addition  to  how  well  we  integrate  the  businesses  we  acquire.  We  have  recorded  impairment
losses  of  $1.7  million,  $0.6  million,  and  $1.1  million  for  the  years  ended  December  31,  2019,  2018  and
2017,  respectively.

If  our  products  fail  to  achieve  and  sustain  sufficient  market  acceptance  across  their  broad  intended  range  of
applications,  we  will  not  generate  expected  revenue.

Our  business  strategy  depends  on  our  ability  to  successfully  commercialize  a  broad  range  of

products  based  on  our  technology  platforms,  including  magnetic  resonance  technology,  pre-clinical
imaging  technology,  mass  spectrometry  technology,  X-ray  technology,  atomic  force  microscopy
technology,  stylus  and  optical  metrology  technology,  fluorescence  microscopy  technology,  infrared
technology  and  superconducting  magnet  technologies  for  use  in  a  variety  of  life  science,  chemistry  and
materials  analysis  applications.  Some  of  our  products  have  only  recently  been  commercially  launched
and  have  achieved  only  limited  sales  to  date.  The  commercial  success  of  our  products  depends  on
obtaining  and  expanding  market  acceptance  by  a  diverse  array  of  industrial,  academic,  clinical,
pharmaceutical,  biotechnology,  applied,  medical  research  and  governmental  customers  around  the
world.  We  may  fail  to  achieve  or  sustain  substantial  market  acceptance  for  our  products  across  the  full
range  of  our  intended  applications  or  in  one  or  more  of  our  principal  intended  applications.  Any  such
failure  could  decrease  our  sales  and  revenue.  To  succeed,  we  must  convince  substantial  numbers  of
potential  customers  to  invest  in  new  systems  or  replace  their  existing  techniques  with  techniques
employing  our  systems.  Limited  funding  available  for  capital  acquisitions  by  our  customers,  as  well  as
our  customers’  own  internal  purchasing  approval  policies,  could  hinder  market  acceptance  of  our
products.  Our  intended  customers  may  be  reluctant  to  make  the  substantial  capital  investment  generally
needed  to  acquire  our  products  or  to  incur  the  training  and  other  costs  involved  with  replacing  their
existing  systems  with  our  products.  We  also  may  not  be  able  to  convince  our  intended  customers  that
our  systems  are  an  attractive  and  cost-effective  alternative  to  other  technologies  and  systems  for  the
acquisition,  analysis  and  management  of  molecular,  cellular  and  microscopic  information.  Because  of
these  and  other  factors,  our  products  may  fail  to  gain  or  sustain  market  acceptance.

Our  products  compete  in  markets  that  are  subject  to  rapid  technological  change,  and  one  or  more  of  the
technologies  underlying  our  products  could  be  made  obsolete  by  new  technology.

The  market  for  discovery  and  analysis  tools  is  characterized  by  rapid  technological  change  and

frequent  new  product  introductions.  Rapidly  changing  technology  could  make  some  or  our  entire
product  lines  obsolete  unless  we  are  able  to  continually  improve  our  existing  products  and  develop  new
products.  Because  substantially  all  of  our  products  are  based  on  our  technology  platforms,  including
magnetic  resonance  technology,  mass  spectrometry  technology,  X-ray  technology,  atomic  force
microscopy  technology,  fluorescence  microscopy  technology,  stylus  and  optical  metrology  technology
and  infrared  technology,  we  are  particularly  vulnerable  to  any  technological  advances  that  would  make
these  techniques  obsolete  as  the  basis  for  analytical  systems  in  any  of  our  markets.  To  meet  the
evolving  needs  of  our  customers,  we  must  rapidly  and  continually  enhance  our  current  and  planned
products  and  services  and  develop  and  introduce  new  products  and  services.  In  addition,  our  product
lines  are  based  on  complex  technologies  that  are  subject  to  rapid  change  as  new  technologies  are
developed  and  introduced  in  the  marketplace.  We  may  have  difficulty  in  keeping  abreast  of  the  rapid
changes  affecting  each  of  the  different  markets  we  serve  or  intend  to  serve.  If  we  fail  to  develop  and
introduce  products  in  a  timely  manner  in  response  to  changing  technology,  market  demands  or  the
requirements  of  our  customers,  our  product  sales  may  decline,  and  we  could  experience  significant
losses.

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Our  business  could  be  harmed  if  our  collaborations  fail  to  advance  our  product  development.

Demand  for  our  products  will  depend,  in  part,  upon  the  extent  to  which  our  collaborations  with
pharmaceutical,  biotechnology  and  proteomics  companies  are  successful  in  developing,  or  helping  us  to
develop,  new  products  and  new  applications  for  our  existing  products.  In  addition,  we  collaborate  with
academic  institutions  and  government  research  laboratories  on  product  development.  We  have  limited
or  no  control  over  the  resources  that  any  collaborator  may  devote  to  our  products.  Any  of  our  present
or  future  collaborators  may  not  perform  their  obligations  as  expected.  If  we  fail  to  enter  into  or
maintain  appropriate  collaboration  agreements,  or  if  any  of  these  events  occur,  we  may  not  be  able  to
develop  some  of  our  new  products,  which  could  materially  impede  our  ability  to  generate  revenue  or
profits.

We  face  substantial  competition.  If  we  fail  to  compete  effectively,  it  could  harm  our  business  results  and
materially  impact  the  value  of  our  company.

We  face  substantial  competition  in  our  industries  and  we  expect  that  competition  in  all  of  our
markets  will  increase  further.  Currently,  our  principal  competition  comes  from  established  companies
providing  products  using  existing  technologies  that  perform  many  of  the  same  functions  for  which  we
market  our  products.  A  number  of  our  competitors  have  expanded  their  market  share  in  recent  years
through  business  combinations.  Other  companies  also  may  choose  to  enter  our  fields  in  the  future.  Our
competitors  may  develop  or  market  products  that  are  more  effective  or  commercially  attractive  than
our  current  or  future  products  or  that  may  render  our  products  obsolete.  Competition  has  in  the  past
subjected,  and  is  likely  in  the  future  to  subject,  our  products  to  pricing  pressure.  Many  of  our
competitors  have  more  experience  in  the  market  and  substantially  greater  financial,  operational,
marketing  and  technical  resources  than  we  do,  which  could  give  them  a  competitive  advantage  in  areas
such  as  research  and  development,  production,  marketing  and  distribution.  Our  ability  to  compete
successfully  will  depend,  in  part,  on  our  ability  to  develop  proprietary  products  that  reach  the  market  in
a  timely  manner  and  are  technologically  superior  to,  less  expensive  than,  or  more  cost-effective  than,
other  currently  marketed  products.

If  we  lose  our  strategic  partners,  our  marketing  and  sales  efforts  could  be  impaired.

A  substantial  portion  of  our  sales  of  selected  products  consists  of  sales  to  third  parties  who
incorporate  our  products  into  their  systems.  These  third  parties  are  responsible  for  the  marketing  and
sales  of  their  systems.  We  have  little  or  no  control  over  their  marketing  and  sales  activities  or  how  they
use  their  resources.  Our  present  or  future  strategic  partners  may  or  may  not  purchase  sufficient
quantities  of  products  from  us  or  perform  appropriate  marketing  and  sales  activities.  In  addition,  if  we
are  unable  to  maintain  our  relationships  with  strategic  partners,  our  businesses  may  suffer.  Failures  by
our  present  or  future  strategic  partners,  or  our  inability  to  maintain  existing  or  enter  into  new
arrangements  with  strategic  partners  for  product  distribution,  could  materially  impede  the  growth  of
our  businesses  and  our  ability  to  generate  sufficient  revenue  and  profits.

We  face  risks  related  to  sales  through  distributors  and  other  third  parties  that  we  do  not  control,  which  could
harm  our  business.

We  sell  some  products  through  third  party  agents,  including  distributors  and  value-added  resellers.
This  exposes  us  to  various  risks,  including  competitive  pressure,  concentration  of  sales  volumes,  credit
risks,  and  compliance  risks.  We  may  rely  on  one  or  a  few  key  distributors  for  a  product  or  market,  and
the  loss  of  these  distributors  could  reduce  our  revenue  and  net  earnings.  Distributors  may  also  face
financial  difficulties,  including  bankruptcy,  which  could  harm  our  collection  of  accounts  receivables.
Risks  related  to  our  use  of  distributors  may  reduce  sales,  increase  expenses,  and  weaken  our
competitive  position.  Moreover,  violations  of  the  FCPA  or  similar  anti-bribery  laws  by  distributors  or

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other  third  party  agents  could  materially  and  adversely  impact  our  business,  reputation  and  results  of
operations.

Dependence  on  contract  manufacturing  may  adversely  affect  our  ability  to  bring  products  to  market  and
damage  our  reputation.

As  part  of  our  efforts  to  streamline  our  operations  and  reduce  our  operating  costs,  we  outsource

aspects  of  our  manufacturing  processes  and  continue  to  evaluate  additional  outsourcing.  If  our  contract
manufacturers  fail  to  perform  their  obligations  in  a  timely  manner  or  at  satisfactory  quality  levels,  our
ability  to  bring  products  to  market  and  our  reputation  could  suffer.  For  example,  during  a  market
upturn,  our  contract  manufacturers  may  be  unable  to  meet  our  demand  requirements,  which  may
preclude  us  from  fulfilling  our  customers’  orders  on  a  timely  basis.  The  ability  of  these  manufacturers
to  perform  is  largely  outside  our  control.  Additionally,  changing  or  replacing  our  contract
manufacturers  could  cause  disruptions  or  delays.  Problems  with  outsourced  manufacturing  could  result
in  lower  revenues  and  unexecuted  efficiencies,  and  adversely  affect  our  financial  condition  and  results
of  operations.

If  investment  in  life  and  material  science  research  spending  declines,  our  ability  to  generate  revenue  may
suffer.

We  are  dependent,  both  directly  and  indirectly,  upon  general  investment  in  life  science  research,

particularly  in  the  research  and  development  budgets  of  the  pharmaceutical  and  biotechnology
industries,  and  in  material  science  research  as  well  as  upon  the  financial  condition  and  funding
priorities  of  various  governments  and  government  agencies.  Since  our  inception,  both  we  and  our
academic  collaborators  and  customers  have  benefited  from  various  governmental  contracts  and  research
grants.  Whether  we  or  our  academic  collaborators  will  continue  to  be  able  to  attract  these  grants
depends  not  only  on  the  quality  of  our  products,  but  also  on  general  spending  patterns  of  public
institutions.

Any  reduction  in  the  capital  resources  or  government  funding  of  our  customers  could  reduce  our  sales  and
impede  our  ability  to  generate  revenue.

A  significant  portion  of  our  sales  are  capital  purchases  by  our  customers.  The  spending  policies  of
our  customers  could  have  a  significant  effect  on  the  demand  for  our  products.  These  policies  are  based
on  a  wide  variety  of  factors,  including  the  resources  available  to  make  purchases,  the  spending  priorities
among  various  types  of  equipment,  policies  regarding  spending  during  recessionary  periods  and  changes
in  the  political  climate.  Any  changes  in  capital  spending  or  changes  in  the  capital  budgets  of  our
customers  could  significantly  reduce  demand  for  our  products.  The  capital  resources  of  our  life  science
and  other  corporate  customers  may  be  limited  by  the  availability  of  equity  or  debt  financing.  Any
significant  decline  in  research  and  development  expenditures  by  our  life  science  and  material  science
customers  could  significantly  decrease  our  sales.  In  addition,  a  substantial  portion  of  our  sales  are  to
non-profit  and  government  entities,  which  are  dependent  on  government  support  for  scientific  research.
Any  decline  in  this  support  could  decrease  the  ability  of  these  customers  to  purchase  our  products.

Disruptions  at  any  of  our  manufacturing  facilities  could  adversely  affect  our  business.

We  have  manufacturing  facilities  located  in  the  United  States,  Europe,  Israel  and  Malaysia.  Many
of  our  products  are  developed  and  manufactured  at  single  locations,  with  limited  alternate  facilities.  If
we  experience  any  significant  disruption  of  those  facilities  for  any  reason,  such  as  strikes  or  other  labor
unrest,  power  interruptions,  fire,  earthquakes,  or  other  events  beyond  our  control,  we  may  be  unable  to
manufacture  the  relevant  products  at  previous  levels  or  at  all.  A  reduction  or  interruption  in
manufacturing  could  harm  our  customer  relationships,  impede  our  ability  to  generate  revenues  from

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our  backlog  or  obtain  new  orders  and  could  have  a  material  adverse  effect  on  our  business,  results  of
operations,  financial  condition  and  cash  flows.

If  employees  were  to  engage  in  a  strike  or  other  work  stoppage  or  interruption,  our  business,  results  of
operations,  financial  condition  and  liquidity  could  be  materially  adversely  affected.

Many  of  our  employees  are  represented  by  workers’  councils  and  labor  unions  in  certain
jurisdictions,  primarily  in  Germany  and  France.  If  disputes  with  these  employees  arise,  or  if  our
workers  engage  in  a  strike  or  other  work  stoppage  or  interruption,  we  could  experience  a  significant
disruption  of,  or  inefficiencies  in,  our  operations  or  incur  higher  labor  costs,  which  could  have  a
material  adverse  effect  on  our  business,  results  of  operations,  financial  condition  and  liquidity.

Our  operations  are  dependent  upon  a  limited  number  of  suppliers  and  contract  manufacturers.

We  currently  purchase  components  used  in  our  products  from  a  limited  number  of  outside
suppliers.  Our  reliance  on  a  limited  number  of  suppliers  could  result  in  time  delays  associated  with
redesigning  a  product  due  to  an  inability  to  obtain  an  adequate  supply  of  required  components  and
reduced  control  over  pricing,  quality  and  timely  delivery.  Any  of  these  factors  could  adversely  affect  our
revenues  and  profitability.  In  particular,  our  X-ray  microanalysis  business,  which  manufactures  and  sells
accessories  for  electron  microscopes,  is  partially  dependent  on  cooperation  from  larger  manufacturers
of  electron  microscopes.  Additionally,  our  elemental  analysis  business  purchases  certain  optical
detectors  from  a  single  supplier,  PerkinElmer,  Inc.,  the  sole  supplier  of  these  detector  components.
Bruker  CALID  purchases  detectors  and  power  supplies  from  sole  or  limited  source  suppliers  and  its
focal  plane  array  detectors  from  a  single  supplier,  Lockheed  Martin  Corporation.  Similarly,  Bruker
BioSpin  obtains  various  components  from  sole  or  limited  source  suppliers  and  BEST  obtains  various
raw  materials  and  uses  key  production  equipment  from  sole  or  limited  source  suppliers  or  contract
manufacturers.  There  are  limited,  if  any,  available  alternatives  to  these  suppliers.  The  existence  of
shortages  of  these  components  or  the  failure  of  delivery  with  regard  to  these  components  could  have  a
material  adverse  effect  upon  our  revenues  and  margins.  In  addition,  price  increases  from  these
suppliers  or  contract  manufacturers  could  have  a  material  adverse  effect  upon  our  gross  margins.

Because  of  the  scarcity  of  some  components,  we  may  be  unable  to  obtain  an  adequate  supply  of
components,  or  we  may  be  required  to  pay  higher  prices  or  to  purchase  components  of  lesser  quality.
Any  delay  or  interruption  in  the  supply  of  these  or  other  components  could  impair  our  ability  to
manufacture  and  deliver  our  products,  harm  our  reputation  and  cause  a  reduction  in  our  revenues.  In
addition,  any  increase  in  the  cost  of  the  components  that  we  use  in  our  products  could  make  our
products  less  competitive  and  decrease  our  gross  profits.  We  may  not  be  able  to  obtain  sufficient
quantities  of  required  components  on  the  same  or  substantially  the  same  terms.  Additionally,
consolidation  among  our  suppliers  could  result  in  other  sole  source  suppliers  for  us  in  the  future.  Other
events  that  could  affect  our  ability  to  source  materials,  manufacture  or  distribute  our  products  include
fire,  natural  disaster  or  extreme  weather  or  a  pandemic  and  the  impact  of  those  events  on  our  and  our
suppliers’  and  contract  manufacturers’  operations.

Supply  shortages  and  increasing  prices  of  raw  materials  could  adversely  affect  the  gross  profit  of  the  Bruker
BioSpin  Group  and  the  BEST  Segment.

The  last  few  years  have  seen  periodic  supply  shortages  and  sharp  increases  in  the  prices  for  various

raw  materials,  in  part  due  to  high  demand  from  developing  countries.  Bruker  BioSpin  and  BEST  rely
on  some  of  these  materials  for  the  production  of  their  products.  In  particular,  for  its  superconducting
magnet  production,  both  for  the  horizontal  and  vertical  magnet  series,  Bruker  BioSpin  relies  on  the
availability  of  copper,  steel  and  the  metallic  raw  materials  for  traditional  low-temperature
superconducting  wires.  Similarly,  BEST  relies  on  the  availability  of  niobium  titanium  for  its  production
of  low-temperature  superconducting  materials  and  devices.  Higher  prices  for  these  commodities  will

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increase  the  production  cost  of  superconducting  wires  and  superconducting  magnets  and  may  adversely
affect  gross  profits.

The  prices  of  copper  and  certain  other  raw  materials  used  for  superconductors  have  increased

significantly  over  the  last  decade.  Since  copper  is  a  main  constituent  of  low  temperature
superconductors,  this  may  affect  the  price  of  superconducting  wire.  This  type  of  increase  would  have  an
immediate  effect  on  the  production  costs  of  superconducting  magnets  and  may  negatively  affect  the
profit  margins  for  those  products.  In  addition,  an  increase  in  raw  material  cost  affects  the  production
cost  of  the  superconducting  wire  produced  by  BEST  and  of  superconducting  wire  used  by  Bruker
BioSpin.

Bruker  BioSpin  and  its  customers  also  rely  on  liquid  helium  to  operate  superconducting  magnets.

Helium  is  controlled  by  the  Federal  Helium  Reserve  and  is  subject  to  price  changes.  Shortages  of  liquid
helium  associated  with  federal  price  controls  or  depleted  natural  reserves  could  have  an  adverse  impact
on  producing  and  operating  BioSpin’s  superconducting  magnets  and  may  also  drive  increases  in  helium
pricing  and  negatively  impact  the  profit  margins  of  those  products.

Our  manufacture  and  sale  of  products  could  lead  to  product  liability  claims  for  which  we  could  have
substantial  liability.

The  manufacture  and  sale  of  our  products  expose  us  to  product  liability  claims  if  any  of  our
products  cause  injury  or  are  found  otherwise  unsuitable  during  manufacturing,  marketing,  sale  or
customer  use.  In  particular,  if  one  of  our  CBRNE  detection  products  malfunctions,  this  could  lead  to
civilian  or  military  casualties  in  a  time  of  unrest,  exposing  us  to  increased  potential  for  high-profile
liability.  If  our  CBRNE  detection  products  malfunction  by  generating  a  false-positive  to  a  potential
threat,  we  could  be  exposed  to  liabilities  associated  with  actions  taken  that  otherwise  would  not  have
been  required.  Additionally,  the  nuclear  magnetic  resonance,  research  magnetic  resonance  imaging,
Fourier  transform  mass  spectrometry  and  certain  electron  paramagnetic  resonance  magnets  of  Bruker
BioSpin  utilize  high  magnet  fields  and  cryogenics  to  operate  at  approximately  4  Kelvin,  the  temperature
of  liquid  helium.  There  is  an  inherent  risk  of  potential  product  liability  due  to  the  existence  of  these
high  magnetic  fields,  associated  stray  fields  outside  the  magnet,  and  the  handling  of  the  cryogens
associated  with  superconducting  magnets.  In  addition,  our  MALDI  Biotyper  product  has  an  IVD-CE
mark  and  U.S.  FDA  approval  and  is  used  for  the  identification  of  microorganisms.  Misidentification  or
a  false-negative  of  certain  viruses,  bacteria,  yeasts  or  fungi  could  lead  to  inappropriate  treatment  for
patients  and  could  expose  us  to  product  liability  claims.

A  successful  product  liability  claim  brought  against  us  in  excess  of,  or  outside  the  coverage  of,  our
insurance  coverage  could  have  a  material  adverse  effect  on  our  business,  financial  condition  and  results
of  operations.  We  may  not  be  able  to  maintain  product  liability  insurance  on  acceptable  terms,  if  at  all,
and  insurance  may  not  provide  adequate  coverage  against  potential  liabilities.

Responding  to  claims  relating  to  improper  handling,  storage  or  disposal  of  hazardous  chemicals  and
radioactive  and  biological  materials  which  we  use  could  be  time  consuming  and  costly.

We  use  controlled  hazardous  and  radioactive  materials  in  our  business  and  generate  wastes  that

are  regulated  as  hazardous  wastes  under  U.S.  federal,  and  Massachusetts,  California,  New  Jersey,
Washington  and  Wisconsin  state,  environmental  and  atomic  energy  regulatory  laws  and  under
equivalent  provisions  of  law  in  those  and  other  jurisdictions  in  which  our  research  and  manufacturing
facilities  are  located.  Our  use  of  these  substances  and  materials  is  subject  to  stringent,  and  periodically
changing,  regulation  that  can  impose  costly  compliance  obligations  on  us  and  have  the  potential  to
adversely  affect  our  manufacturing  activities.  The  risk  of  accidental  contamination  or  injury  from  these
materials  cannot  be  completely  eliminated.  If  an  accident  with  these  substances  occurs,  we  could  be
held  liable  for  any  damages  that  result,  in  addition  to  incurring  clean-up  costs  and  liabilities,  which  can
be  substantial.  Additionally,  an  accident  could  damage  our  research  and  manufacturing  facilities
resulting  in  delays  and  increased  costs.

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We  are  subject  to  environmental  laws  and  regulations,  which  may  impose  significant  compliance  or  other  costs
on  us.

Our  manufacturing,  product  development  and  research  and  development  operations  and  processes
involve  the  controlled  use  of  certain  hazardous  materials.  In  addition,  we  own  and/or  lease  a  number  of
facilities,  some  of  which  have  been  in  operation  for  many  decades,  where  we  or  others  may  have  used
substances  or  generated  and  disposed  of  wastes  which  are  considered  hazardous  or  may  be  considered
hazardous  in  the  future.  We  also  have  acquired  various  companies  which  historically  may  have  used
certain  hazardous  materials  and  which  may  have  owned  and/or  leased  facilities  at  which  hazardous
materials  have  been  used.  For  all  of  these  reasons,  we  are  subject  to  federal,  state,  foreign,  and  local
laws  and  regulations  governing  the  use,  manufacture,  storage,  transportation,  handling,  treatment,
remediation,  and  disposal  of  hazardous  materials  and  certain  waste  products.  We  have  potential  liability
under  these  laws  and  regulations  with  respect  to  the  remediation  of  past  contamination  in  certain  of
the  facilities  we  now  own  or  lease.  Additionally,  in  the  future  our  facilities  and  the  disposal  sites  owned
by  others  to  which  we  send  or  sent  waste,  may  be  identified  as  contaminated  and  require  remediation.
Accordingly,  we  may  become  subject  to  additional  compliance  costs  or  environmental  liabilities  which
may  be  significant  and  could  materially  harm  our  results  of  operations  or  financial  condition.

In  addition  to  the  risks  applicable  to  our  life  science  and  materials  analysis  products,  our  CBRNE  detection
products  are  subject  to  a  number  of  additional  risks,  including  lengthy  product  development  and  contract
negotiation  periods  and  certain  risks  inherent  in  long-term  government  contracts.

Our  CBRNE  detection  products  are  subject  to  many  of  the  same  risks  associated  with  our  life

science  products,  including  vulnerability  to  rapid  technological  change,  dependence  on  mass
spectrometry  and  other  technologies  and  substantial  competition.  In  addition,  our  CBRNE  detection
products  and  certain  FT-IR  products  are  generally  sold  to  government  agencies  under  long-term
contracts.  These  contracts  generally  involve  lengthy  pre-contract  negotiations  and  product  development.
We  may  be  required  to  devote  substantial  working  capital  and  other  resources  prior  to  obtaining
product  orders.  As  a  result,  we  may  incur  substantial  costs  before  we  recognize  revenue  from  these
products.  Moreover,  in  return  for  larger,  longer-term  contracts,  our  customers  for  these  products  often
demand  more  stringent  acceptance  criteria.  These  criteria  may  also  cause  delays  in  our  ability  to
recognize  revenue  from  sales  of  these  products.  Furthermore,  we  may  not  be  able  to  accurately  predict
in  advance  our  costs  to  fulfill  our  obligations  under  these  long-term  contracts.  If  we  fail  to  accurately
predict  our  costs,  due  to  inflation  or  other  factors,  we  could  incur  significant  losses.  Also,  the  presence
or  absence  of  such  contracts  may  cause  substantial  variation  in  our  results  of  operations  between  fiscal
periods  and,  as  a  result,  our  results  of  operations  for  any  given  fiscal  period  may  not  be  predictive  of
our  results  for  subsequent  fiscal  periods.  The  resulting  uncertainty  may  have  an  adverse  impact  on  our
stock  price.

We  are  subject  to  existing  and  potential  additional  regulation  and  government  inquiry,  which  can  impose
burdens  on  our  operations  and  narrow  the  markets  for  our  products.

We  are  subject,  both  directly  and  indirectly,  to  the  adverse  impact  of  existing  and  potential  future
government  regulation  of  our  operations  and  markets.  For  example,  the  exportation  of  our  products  is
subject  to  U.S.  and  non-U.S.  export  control,  sanctions,  customs,  import  and  anti-boycott  laws  and
regulations,  including,  as  applicable,  the  International  Traffic  in  Arms  Regulations,  the  Export
Administration  Regulations  and  the  sanctions  laws,  regulations  and  executive  orders  administered  and
enforced  by  the  U.S.  Department  of  the  Treasury’s  Office  of  Foreign  Assets  Control,  and  other  laws
and  regulations  adopted  by  the  governments  or  agencies  of  other  countries  relating  to  the  same  subject
matter  as  the  U.S.  laws  and  regulations  described  above.

The  failure  to  satisfy  export  control  criteria  or  obtain  necessary  clearances  could  delay  or  prevent

shipment  of  products,  which  could  adversely  affect  our  revenues  and  profitability.  Failure  by  us,  our

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employees  or  others  working  on  our  behalf  to  comply  with  these  laws  and  regulations  could  result  in
administrative,  civil  or  criminal  liabilities,  including  suspension,  debarment  from  bidding  for  or
performing  government  contracts,  suspension  of  our  export  privileges,  which  could  have  a  material
adverse  effect  on  us.  We  frequently  team  with  international  subcontractors  and  suppliers  who  are  also
exposed  to  similar  risks.  In  some  cases,  compliance  with  the  laws  and  regulations  of  one  country  could
violate  the  laws  and  regulations  of  another  country.  Violations  of  these  laws  and  regulations  could
materially  adversely  affect  our  brand,  international  growth  efforts  and  business.

In  addition,  as  a  result  of  our  international  operations,  we  are  subject  to  compliance  with  various

laws  and  regulations,  including  the  FCPA  and  local  anti-bribery  laws  in  the  jurisdictions  in  which  we  do
business,  which  generally  prohibit  companies  and  their  intermediaries  or  agents  from  engaging  in
bribery  or  making  improper  payments  to  foreign  officials  or  their  agents.  The  FCPA  also  requires
proper  record  keeping  and  characterization  of  such  payments  in  our  reports  filed  with  the  SEC.
Despite  maintaining  policies  and  procedures  that  require  our  employees  to  comply  with  these  laws  and
our  standards  of  ethical  conduct,  we  cannot  ensure  that  these  policies  and  procedures  will  always
protect  us  from  intentional,  reckless  or  negligent  acts  committed  by  our  employees  or  third  party
agents.

Moreover,  the  life  sciences  industry,  which  is  the  market  for  our  principal  products,  has  historically

been  heavily  regulated.  Given  the  evolving  nature  of  this  industry,  legislative  bodies  or  regulatory
authorities  may  adopt  additional  regulation  that  adversely  affects  our  market  opportunities.  Our
business  is  also  directly  affected  by  a  wide  variety  of  government  regulations  applicable  to  business
enterprises  generally  and  to  companies  operating  in  the  life  sciences  industry  in  particular.

Our  clinical  products  are  subject  to  regulation  by  the  FDA.  These  regulations  govern  a  wide

variety  of  product  related  activities,  from  quality  management,  design  and  development  to  labeling,
manufacturing,  promotion,  sales  and  distribution.  If  we  or  any  of  our  suppliers  or  distributors  fail  to
comply  with  FDA  and  other  applicable  regulatory  requirements,  or  are  perceived  to  potentially  have
failed  to  comply,  we  may  face,  among  other  things,  warning  letters;  adverse  publicity  affecting  both  us
and  our  customers;  investigations  or  notices  of  non-compliance,  fines,  injunctions,  and  civil  penalties;
import  or  export  restrictions;  partial  suspensions  or  total  shutdown  of  production  facilities  or  the
imposition  of  operating  restrictions;  increased  difficulty  in  obtaining  required  FDA  clearances  or
approvals  or  foreign  equivalents;  seizures  or  recalls  of  our  products  or  those  of  our  customers;  or  the
inability  to  sell  such  products.  Any  such  FDA  actions  could  disrupt  our  business  and  operations,  lead  to
significant  remedial  costs  and  have  a  material  adverse  impact  on  our  financial  position  and  results  of
operations.  There  are  similar  foreign  regulations.  For  instance,  the  coming  into  force  of  the  European
Union  Directive  in  May  2022  by  the  IVD  Regulation  (EU)  2017/746  imposes  a  stricter  regime  on
manufacturers  of  IVDs  and  our  products  currently  approved  under  the  Directive  must  be  recertified
under  the  Regulation  by  May  2024.

We  have  been,  are,  and  expect  to  be  in  the  future,  subject  to  inquiries  from  the  government
agencies  that  enforce  these  regulations,  including  the  U.S.  Department  of  State,  the  U.S.  Department
of  Commerce,  the  U.S.  FDA,  the  U.S.  Internal  Revenue  Service,  the  U.S.  Department  of  Homeland
Security,  the  U.S.  Department  of  Justice,  the  Securities  and  Exchange  Commission,  the  Federal  Trade
Commission,  the  U.S.  Customs  and  Border  Protection  and  the  U.S.  Department  of  Defense,  among
others,  as  well  as  from  state  or  foreign  governments  and  their  departments  and  agencies.  As  a  result,
from  time  to  time,  the  attention  of  our  management  and  other  resources  may  be  diverted  to  attend  to
these  inquiries.  In  addition,  failure  to  comply  with  these  regulations  or  obtain  or  maintain  necessary
permits  and  licenses  could  result  in  a  variety  of  fines  or  other  censures  or  an  interruption  in  our
business  operations  which  may  have  a  negative  impact  on  our  ability  to  generate  revenues  and  could
adversely  affect  our  financial  condition  and  results  of  operations.

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Our  success  depends  on  our  ability  to  operate  without  infringing  or  misappropriating  the  proprietary  rights  of
others.

Our  commercial  success  depends  on  avoiding  the  infringement  of  other  parties’  patents  and
proprietary  rights  as  well  as  avoiding  the  breach  of  any  licenses  relating  to  our  technologies  and
products.  Given  that  there  may  be  patents  of  which  we  are  unaware,  particularly  in  the  United  States
where  patent  applications  are  confidential,  avoidance  of  patent  infringement  may  be  difficult.  Various
third  parties  hold  patents  which  may  relate  to  our  technology,  and  we  may  be  found  in  the  future  to
infringe  these  or  other  patents  or  proprietary  rights  of  third  parties,  either  with  products  we  are
currently  marketing  or  developing  or  with  new  products  which  we  may  develop  in  the  future.  If  a  third
party  holding  rights  under  a  patent  successfully  asserts  an  infringement  claim  with  respect  to  any  of  our
current  or  future  products,  we  may  be  prevented  from  manufacturing  or  marketing  our  infringing
product  in  the  country  or  countries  covered  by  the  patent  we  infringe,  unless  we  can  obtain  a  license
from  the  patent  holder.  We  may  not  be  able  to  obtain  a  license  on  commercially  reasonable  terms,  if  at
all,  especially  if  the  patent  holder  is  a  competitor.  In  addition,  even  if  we  can  obtain  the  license,  it  may
be  non-exclusive,  which  will  permit  others  to  practice  the  same  technology  licensed  to  us.  We  also  may
be  required  to  pay  substantial  damages  to  the  patent  holder  in  the  event  of  infringement.  Under  some
circumstances  in  the  United  States  these  damages  could  include  damages  equal  to  triple  the  actual
damages  the  patent  holder  incurs.  If  we  have  supplied  infringing  products  to  third  parties  for  marketing
by  them  or  licensed  third  parties  to  manufacture,  use  or  market  infringing  products,  we  may  be
obligated  to  indemnify  these  third  parties  for  any  damages  they  may  be  required  to  pay  to  the  patent
holder  and  for  any  losses  the  third  parties  may  sustain  themselves  as  the  result  of  lost  sales  or  license
payments  they  are  required  to  make  to  the  patent  holder.  Any  successful  infringement  action  brought
against  us  may  also  adversely  affect  marketing  of  the  infringing  product  in  other  markets  not  covered
by  the  infringement  action,  as  well  as  our  marketing  of  other  products  based  on  similar  technology.
Furthermore,  we  will  suffer  adverse  consequences  from  a  successful  infringement  action  against  us  even
if  the  action  is  subsequently  reversed  on  appeal,  nullified  through  another  action  or  resolved  by
settlement  with  the  patent  holder.  The  damages  or  other  remedies  awarded,  if  any,  may  be  significant.
As  a  result,  any  successful  infringement  action  against  us  may  harm  our  business.

If  we  are  unable  to  effectively  protect  our  intellectual  property,  third  parties  may  use  our  technology,  which
would  impair  our  ability  to  compete  in  our  markets.

Our  continued  success  will  depend  in  significant  part  on  our  ability  to  obtain  and  maintain
meaningful  patent  protection  for  our  products  throughout  the  world.  We  rely  on  patents  to  protect  a
significant  part  of  our  intellectual  property  and  to  enhance  our  competitive  position.  However,  our
presently  pending  or  future  patent  applications  may  not  issue  as  patents,  and  any  patent  previously
issued  to  us  may  be  challenged,  invalidated,  held  unenforceable  or  circumvented.  Furthermore,  the
claims  in  patents  which  have  been  issued,  or  which  may  be  issued  to  us  in  the  future,  may  not  be
sufficiently  broad  to  prevent  third  parties  from  producing  competing  products  similar  to  our  products.
In  addition,  the  laws  of  various  foreign  countries  in  which  we  compete  may  not  protect  our  intellectual
property  to  the  same  extent  as  do  the  laws  of  the  United  States.  Failure  to  obtain  adequate  patent
protection  for  our  proprietary  technology  could  materially  impair  our  ability  to  be  commercially
competitive.

In  addition  to  patent  protection,  we  also  rely  on  the  protection  of  trade  secrets,  know-how  and

confidential  and  proprietary  information.  To  maintain  the  confidentiality  of  trade  secrets  and
proprietary  information,  we  generally  seek  to  enter  into  confidentiality  agreements  with  our  employees,
consultants  and  strategic  partners  upon  the  commencement  of  a  relationship  with  us.  However,  we  may
not  obtain  these  agreements  in  all  circumstances.  In  the  event  of  unauthorized  use  or  disclosure  of  this
information,  these  agreements,  even  if  obtained,  may  not  provide  meaningful  protection  for  our  trade
secrets  or  other  confidential  information.  In  addition,  adequate  remedies  may  not  exist  in  the  event  of

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unauthorized  use  or  disclosure  of  this  information.  The  loss  or  exposure  of  our  trade  secrets  and  other
proprietary  information  would  impair  our  competitive  advantages  and  could  have  a  material  adverse
effect  on  our  operating  results,  financial  condition  and  future  growth  prospects.  Furthermore,  others
may  have,  or  may  in  the  future  independently  develop,  substantially  similar  or  superior  know-how  and
technology.

We  may  be  involved  in  lawsuits  to  protect  or  enforce  our  patents  that  are  brought  by  us  which  could  be
expensive  and  time  consuming  and,  if  determined  adversely,  could  adversely  affect  our  patent  position.

In  order  to  protect  or  enforce  our  patent  rights,  we  may  initiate  patent  litigation  against  third

parties,  and  we  may  be  similarly  sued  by  others.  We  may  also  become  subject  to  interference
proceedings  conducted  in  the  patent  and  trademark  offices  of  various  countries  to  determine  the
priority  of  inventions.  The  defense  and  prosecution,  if  necessary,  of  intellectual  property  suits,
interference  proceedings  and  related  legal  and  administrative  proceedings  is  costly  and  diverts  our
technical  and  management  personnel  from  their  normal  responsibilities.  We  may  not  prevail  in  any  of
these  suits.  An  adverse  determination  of  any  litigation  or  defense  proceedings  could  put  our  patents  at
risk  of  being  invalidated  or  interpreted  narrowly  and  could  put  our  patent  applications  at  risk  of  not
issuing.

Furthermore,  because  of  the  substantial  amount  of  discovery  required  in  connection  with
intellectual  property  litigation,  there  is  a  risk  that  some  of  our  confidential  information  could  be
compromised  by  disclosure  during  this  type  of  litigation.  In  addition,  during  the  course  of  this  kind  of
litigation,  there  could  be  public  announcements  of  the  results  of  hearings,  motions  or  other  interim
proceedings  or  developments  in  the  litigation.  If  securities  analysts  or  investors  perceive  these  results  to
be  negative,  it  could  have  a  substantial  negative  effect  on  the  trading  price  of  our  common  stock.

On  September  25,  2019,  in  a  complaint  filed  in  the  D¨usseldorf,  Germany,  District  Court,  Carl

Zeiss  Microscopy  GmbH,  a  subsidiary  of  Carl  Zeiss  AG  (Zeiss),  sued  Luxendo  GmbH  (Luxendo),  a
subsidiary  of  Bruker  Corporation,  for  infringement  of  a  recently  registered  German  utility  model  patent
licensed  to  Zeiss  pertaining  to  one  specific  Luxendo  product  category.  We  intend  to  vigorously  defend
against  this  claim.

On  September  23,  2019,  in  a  complaint  filed  in  the  D¨usseldorf,  Germany,  District  Court,
Micromass  UK  Limited,  a  subsidiary  of  Waters  Corporation,  sued  Bruker  Corporation,  as  well  as  its
affiliate,  Bruker  Daltonik  GmbH,  for  infringement  of  a  European  patent  pertaining  to  our  timsTOF
product  line.  On  March  6,  2020,  Bruker  was  notified  that  Micromass  has  expanded  its  complaint  in
D¨usseldorf  and  now  asserts  another  recently  granted  European  patent  in  Germany.  We  intend  to
vigorously  defend  against  these  claims.

We  rely  on  information  technology  to  support  our  operations  and  reporting  environments.  A  security  failure  of
that  technology,  including  with  respect  to  cybersecurity,  could  impact  our  ability  to  operate  our  businesses
effectively,  adversely  affect  our  financial  results,  damage  our  reputation  and  expose  us  to  potential  liability  or
litigation.

We  use  information  systems  to  carry  out  our  operations  and  maintain  our  business  records.  Some

systems  are  internally  managed  and  some  are  maintained  by  third-party  service  providers.  Our  ability  to
conduct  business  could  be  materially  and  adversely  affected  if  these  systems  or  resources  are
compromised,  damaged  or  fail.  This  could  be  a  result  of  a  cyber-incident,  social  engineering  scam,
hacking,  natural  disaster,  hardware  or  software  corruption,  failure  or  error,  telecommunications  system
failure,  service  provider  error  or  failure,  intentional  or  unintentional  personnel  actions  or  other
disruption.

In  the  ordinary  course  of  business,  we  collect  and  store  sensitive  data,  including  intellectual
property,  other  proprietary  information  and  personally  identifiable  information.  Despite  our  security

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measures,  our  information  technology  and  infrastructure  may  be  vulnerable  to  cyber-attacks  by  hackers
or  breached  due  to  employee  error,  malfeasance,  or  other  disruptions.  If  this  data  is  compromised,
destroyed  or  inappropriately  disclosed,  it  could  have  a  material  adverse  effect,  including  damage  to  our
reputation,  loss  of  customers,  significant  expenses  to  address  and  resolve  the  issues,  fines  or  litigation
or  other  proceedings  by  affected  individuals,  business  partners  or  regulatory  authorities.

Our  debt  may  adversely  affect  our  cash  flow  and  may  restrict  our  investment  opportunities  or  limit  our
activities.

As  of  December  31,  2019,  we  had  outstanding  an  aggregate  principal  amount  of  debt  totaling
approximately  $813.3  million.  We  also  had  the  ability  to  borrow  an  additional  $599.8  million  available
under  our  existing  credit  facility.  Most  of  our  outstanding  debt  is  in  the  United  States  and  there  are
substantial  cash  requirements  in  the  United  States  to  service  debt  interest  obligations,  fund  operations,
capital  expenditures  and  our  declared  dividends  and  finance  potential  acquisitions  or  share  repurchases.
Our  ability  to  satisfy  our  debt  obligations  and  meet  our  other  liquidity  needs  depends  on  our  future
operating  performance  and  on  economic,  financial,  competitive  and  other  factors  beyond  our  control.
Our  business  may  not  generate  sufficient  cash  flow  to  meet  our  debt  obligations  or  provide  sufficient
funds  for  our  other  objectives.  If  we  are  unable  to  service  our  debt  or  obtain  additional  financing,  we
may  be  forced  to  delay  strategic  acquisitions,  capital  expenditures  or  research  and  development
expenditures  or  suspend  our  dividend  payments  and  share  repurchases.  We  may  not  be  able  to  obtain
additional  financing  on  terms  acceptable  to  us  or  at  all.  Furthermore,  a  majority  of  our  cash,  cash
equivalents  and  short-term  investments  is  generated  from  foreign  operations,  with  $301.1  million,  or
44.0%  held  by  foreign  subsidiaries  as  of  December  31,  2019.  Our  financial  condition  and  results  of
operations  could  be  adversely  impacted  if  we  are  unable  to  maintain  a  sufficient  level  of  cash  flow  in
the  United  States  to  address  our  funding  requirements  through  cash  from  operations  and  timely
repatriation  of  cash  from  overseas  or  other  sources  obtained  at  an  acceptable  cost.

Additionally,  the  agreements  governing  our  debt  require  that  we  maintain  certain  financial  ratios

related  to  maximum  leverage  and  minimum  interest  coverage  and  contain  affirmative  and  negative
covenants,  including  among  others,  timely  provision  of  audited  financial  statements,  restrictions  on
liens,  indebtedness  of  the  Company  and  its  subsidiaries,  asset  sales,  dividends  and  transactions  with
affiliates.  Our  ability  to  comply  with  these  financial  restrictions  and  covenants  is  dependent  on  our
operations  and  performance,  which  is  subject  to  prevailing  economic  conditions  and  other  factors,
including  factors  that  are  beyond  our  control  such  as  foreign  currency  translation  rates  and  interest
rates.  Our  failure  to  comply  with  any  of  these  restrictions  or  covenants  may  result  in  an  event  of
default  under  the  applicable  debt  instrument,  which  could  permit  acceleration  of  the  debt  under  the
facility  and  require  us  to  prepay  the  debt  before  its  scheduled  due  date.

The  transition  away  from  LIBOR  may  adversely  affect  our  cost  to  obtain  financing.

On  July  27,  2017,  the  U.K.  Financial  Conduct  Authority  announced  that  it  intends  to  stop

persuading  or  compelling  banks  to  submit  London  Interbank  Offered  Rate,  or  LIBOR,  rates  after  2021.
As  a  result,  LIBOR  may  be  discontinued  by  2021.  While  there  is  no  consensus  on  what  rate  or  rates
may  become  accepted  alternatives  to  LIBOR,  the  Alternative  Reference  Rates  Committee,  a  steering
committee  comprised  of  U.S.  financial  market  participants,  selected  and  the  Federal  Reserve  Bank  of
New  York  started  in  May  2018  to  publish  the  Secured  Overnight  Finance  Rate,  or  SOFR,  as  an
alternative  to  LIBOR.  SOFR  is  a  broad  measure  of  the  cost  of  borrowing  cash  in  the  overnight  U.S.
treasury  repo  market.  At  this  time,  it  is  impossible  to  predict  whether  the  SOFR  or  another  reference
rate  will  become  an  accepted  alternative  to  LIBOR.  The  manner  and  impact  of  this  transition  may
materially  adversely  affect  the  trading  market  for  LIBOR-based  securities,  which  may  result  in  an
increase  in  borrowing  costs  under  our  credit  agreements  and  term  loan  agreement.  Any  replacement

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for  LIBOR  may  result  in  an  effective  increase  in  the  applicable  interest  rate  on  our  current  or  future
debt  obligations,  including  our  credit  agreements  and  term  loan  agreement.

Changes  in  our  effective  income  tax  rate  could  adversely  affect  our  results  of  operations.

We  are  subject  to  income  taxes  in  both  the  United  States  and  various  foreign  jurisdictions  and  our
domestic  and  international  tax  liabilities  are  largely  dependent  upon  the  distribution  of  income  among
these  different  jurisdictions.  Various  factors  may  have  favorable  or  unfavorable  effects  on  our  effective
income  tax  rate.  These  factors  include  interpretations  of  existing  tax  laws,  the  accounting  for  stock
options  and  other  share-based  compensation,  changes  in  tax  laws  and  rates,  future  levels  of  research
and  development  spending,  changes  in  accounting  standards,  changes  in  the  mix  of  earnings  in  the
various  tax  jurisdictions  in  which  we  operate,  the  outcome  of  examinations  by  the  U.S.  Internal
Revenue  Service  and  other  tax  authorities,  the  accuracy  of  our  estimates  for  unrecognized  tax  benefits
and  realization  of  deferred  tax  assets  and  changes  in  overall  levels  of  pre-tax  earnings.  A  change  in  tax
laws,  treaties  or  regulations,  or  their  interpretation,  of  any  country  in  which  we  operate  could  result  in
a  higher  tax  rate  on  our  earnings,  which  could  result  in  a  significant  negative  impact  on  our  earnings
and  cash  flow  from  operations.  In  addition  to  the  passage  of  the  Tax  Cuts  and  Jobs  Act  in  the  United
States,  there  are  currently  multiple  initiatives  for  comprehensive  tax  reform  underway  in  other  key
jurisdictions  where  we  have  operations.  We  continue  to  assess  the  impact  of  the  U.S.  Tax  Cuts  and  Jobs
Act  as  well  as  various  international  tax  reform  proposals  and  modifications  to  existing  tax  treaties  in  all
jurisdictions  where  we  have  operations  that  could  result  in  a  material  impact  on  our  income  taxes.  We
cannot  predict  whether  any  other  specific  legislation  will  be  enacted  or  the  terms  of  any  such
legislation.  However,  if  such  proposals  were  enacted,  or  if  modifications  were  to  be  made  to  certain
existing  treaties,  the  consequences  could  have  a  materially  adverse  impact  on  us,  including  increasing
our  tax  burden,  increasing  costs  of  our  tax  compliance  or  otherwise  adversely  affecting  our  financial
condition,  results  of  operations  and  cash  flows.

Various  international  tax  risks  could  adversely  affect  our  earnings  and  cash  flows.

We  are  subject  to  international  tax  risks.  We  could  be  subject  to  double  taxation  on  income  related

to  operations  in  certain  countries  that  do  not  have  tax  treaties  with  the  country  of  the  trading  partner.
In  addition,  we  may  have  a  higher  effective  income  tax  rate  than  that  of  other  companies  in  our
industry  if  losses  incurred  by  one  operating  company  are  not  available  to  offset  the  income  of  an
operating  company  located  in  another  country.  Also,  distributions  of  earnings  and  other  payments
received  from  our  subsidiaries  may  be  subject  to  withholding  taxes  imposed  by  the  countries  where  they
are  operating  or  are  incorporated.  If  these  foreign  countries  do  not  have  income  tax  treaties  with  the
United  States  or  the  countries  where  our  subsidiaries  are  incorporated,  we  could  be  subject  to  high
rates  of  withholding  taxes  on  these  distributions  and  payments.  Additionally,  the  amount  of  the  credit
that  we  may  claim  against  our  U.S.  federal  income  tax  for  foreign  income  taxes  paid  or  accrued  is
subject  to  many  limitations  which  may  significantly  restrict  our  ability  to  claim  a  credit  for  all  of  the
foreign  taxes  we  pay.

We  currently  have  reserves  established  for  potential  tax  liabilities.  If  these  reserves  are  challenged,

and  we  are  unable  to  successfully  defend  our  tax  positions,  a  negative  impact  to  our  cash  flows  could
result.

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The  unpredictability  and  fluctuation  of  our  quarterly  results  may  adversely  affect  the  trading  price  of  our
common  stock.

Our  revenues  and  results  of  operations  have  in  the  past  and  will  in  the  future  vary  from  quarter  to
quarter  due  to  a  number  of  factors,  many  of  which  are  outside  our  control  and  any  of  which  may  cause
our  stock  price  to  fluctuate.  The  primary  factors  that  may  affect  us  include  the  following:

(cid:127) the  timing  of  sales  of  our  products  and  services;

(cid:127) the  timing  of  recognizing  revenue  and  deferred  revenue  under  U.S.  GAAP;

(cid:127) changes  in  our  pricing  policies  or  the  pricing  policies  of  our  competitors;

(cid:127) increases  in  sales  and  marketing,  product  development  or  administration  expenses;

(cid:127) the  mix  of  services  provided  by  us  and  third-party  contractors;

(cid:127) our  ability  to  attain  and  maintain  quality  levels  for  our  products;

(cid:127) costs  related  to  acquisitions  of  technology  or  businesses;  and

(cid:127) the  effectiveness  of  transactions  entered  into  to  hedge  the  risks  associated  with  foreign  currency

and  interest  rate  fluctuations.

We  can  experience  quarter-to-quarter  fluctuations  in  our  operating  results  as  a  result  of  various

factors,  some  of  which  are  outside  our  control,  such  as:

(cid:127) the  timing  of  governmental  stimulus  programs  and  academic  research  budgets;

(cid:127) the  time  it  takes  between  the  date  customer  orders  and  deposits  are  received,  systems  are

shipped  and  accepted  by  our  customers  and  full  payment  is  received;

(cid:127) foreign  currency  exchange  rates;

(cid:127) the  time  it  takes  for  us  to  receive  critical  materials  to  manufacture  our  products;

(cid:127) general  economic  conditions;

(cid:127) the  time  it  takes  to  satisfy  local  customs  requirements  and  other  export/import  requirements;

(cid:127) the  time  it  takes  for  customers  to  construct  or  prepare  their  facilities  for  our  products;  and

(cid:127) the  time  required  to  obtain  governmental  licenses.

These  factors  have  in  the  past  affected  the  amount  and  timing  of  revenue  recognized  on  sales  of

our  products  and  receipt  of  related  payments  and  will  continue  to  do  so  in  the  future.  Accordingly,  our
operating  results  in  any  particular  quarter  may  not  necessarily  be  an  indication  of  any  future  quarter’s
operating  performance.

Historically  we  have  higher  levels  of  revenue  in  the  fourth  quarter  of  the  year  compared  to  the
first,  second  and  third  quarters,  which  we  believe  is  primarily  the  result  of  our  customers’  budgeting
cycles.  Quarter-to-quarter  comparisons  of  our  results  of  operations  should  not  be  relied  upon  as  an
indication  of  our  future  performance.  It  is  likely  that  in  some  future  quarters,  our  results  of  operations
may  be  below  the  expectations  of  public  market  analysts  and  investors.  In  this  event,  the  price  of  our
common  stock  may  fall.

The  ownership  of  our  shares  is  highly  concentrated,  which  could  cause  or  exacerbate  volatility  in  our  share
price  as  well  as  have  significant  influence  over  us.

As  of  March  20,  2020,  Laukien  family  members,  including  our  Chairman,  President  and  Chief

Executive  Officer  Frank  Laukien  and  his  brother,  Joerg  Laukien,  owned,  in  the  aggregate,

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approximately  33%  of  our  outstanding  common  stock.  We  may  also  repurchase  shares  in  the  future,
which  could  further  increase  the  concentration  of  our  share  ownership.  Because  of  this  reduced
liquidity,  the  trading  of  relatively  small  quantities  of  shares  by  our  shareholders  could
disproportionately  influence  the  price  of  those  shares  in  either  direction.  The  price  for  our  shares
could,  for  example,  decline  precipitously  if  a  large  number  of  our  shares  were  sold  on  the  market
without  commensurate  demand,  as  compared  to  a  company  with  greater  trading  liquidity  that  could
better  absorb  those  sales  without  adverse  impact  on  its  share  price.  These  stockholders  may  also
exercise  substantial  influence  over  all  matters  requiring  stockholder  approval,  including  the  election  of
directors  and  approval  of  significant  corporate  transactions.  This  could  have  the  effect  of  delaying  or
preventing  a  change  in  control  of  our  company  and  will  make  some  transactions  difficult  to  accomplish
without  the  support  of  these  stockholders.

Other  companies  may  have  difficulty  acquiring  us,  even  if  doing  so  would  benefit  our  stockholders,  due  to
provisions  under  our  corporate  charter  and  bylaws,  as  well  as  Delaware  law.

Provisions  in  our  certificate  of  incorporation,  as  amended,  and  our  bylaws,  as  well  as  Delaware  law

could  make  it  more  difficult  for  other  companies  to  acquire  us,  even  if  doing  so  would  benefit  our
stockholders.  Our  certificate  of  incorporation,  as  amended,  and  bylaws  contain  the  following  provisions,
among  others,  which  may  inhibit  an  acquisition  of  our  company  by  a  third  party:

(cid:127) a  staggered  Board  of  Directors,  where  stockholders  elect  only  a  minority  of  the  board  each  year;

(cid:127) advance  notification  procedures  for  matters  to  be  brought  before  stockholder  meetings;

(cid:127) a  limitation  on  who  may  call  stockholder  meetings;  and

(cid:127) the  ability  of  our  Board  of  Directors  to  issue  up  to  5,000,000  shares  of  preferred  stock  without  a

stockholder  vote.

The  loss  of  key  personnel  or  an  inability  to  attract  and  retain  additional  personnel  could  affect  our  ability  to
successfully  grow  our  business.

We  are  highly  dependent  upon  the  continued  service  and  performance  of  our  CEO  and  other
members  of  senior  management  and  key  technical,  scientific  and  production  personnel,  any  of  whom
may  cease  their  employment  with  us  at  any  time  with  minimal  advance  notice.  Because  the  expertise  of
these  individuals  is  highly  specific  and  takes  years  to  develop,  we  face  intense  competition  for  these
individuals  from  many  other  companies.  The  loss  of  one  or  more  of  our  key  employees  may
significantly  delay  or  prevent  the  achievement  of  our  business  objectives,  and  our  failure  to  attract  and
retain  suitably  qualified  individuals  or  to  adequately  plan  for  succession  could  have  an  adverse  effect  on
our  ability  to  implement  our  business  plan.

Dividends  on  our  common  stock  could  be  reduced  or  eliminated  in  the  future.

In  recent  years,  we  have  paid  dividends  on  our  common  stock.  In  February  2020,  we  announced

that  our  Board  had  declared  a  quarterly  dividend  of  $0.04  per  share  that  will  be  payable  in  March
2020.  There  is  no  guarantee  that  such  dividends  will  continue  indefinitely.  In  the  future,  our  Board  may
determine  to  reduce  or  eliminate  our  common  stock  dividend  in  order  to  fund  investments  for  growth,
repurchase  shares  or  conserve  capital  resources.

ITEM  1B UNRESOLVED  STAFF  COMMENTS

Not  applicable.

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ITEM  2 PROPERTIES

We  believe  that  our  existing  principal  facilities  are  well  maintained  and  in  good  operating

condition  and  that  they  are  adequate  for  our  foreseeable  business  needs.

In  addition  to  the  principal  facilities  noted  below,  we  lease  additional  facilities  for  sales,

applications  and  service  support  in  various  countries  throughout  the  world  including  Australia,  Austria,
Belgium,  Brazil,  China,  Czech  Republic,  France,  Germany,  Hong  Kong,  India,  Israel,  Italy,  Japan,
Kenya,  Malaysia,  Mexico,  Netherlands,  Norway,  Poland,  Portugal,  Russia,  Singapore,  South  Africa,
South  Korea,  Spain,  Sweden,  Switzerland,  Taiwan,  Thailand,  Turkey,  the  United  Kingdom  and  the
United  States.  If  we  should  require  additional  or  alternative  facilities,  we  believe  that  such  facilities  can
be  obtained  on  short  notice  at  competitive  rates.

The  location  and  general  character  of  our  principal  properties  by  are  as  follows:

Bruker  BioSpin’s  five  principal  facilities  are  located  in  Rheinstetten  and  Ettlingen,  Germany;
Faellanden,  Switzerland;  and  Wissembourg,  France.  These  facilities,  which  incorporate  manufacturing,
research  and  development,  application  and  demonstration,  marketing  and  sales  and  administration
functions  for  the  businesses  of  Bruker  BioSpin,  include:

(cid:127) an  owned  475,000  square  foot  facility  in  Rheinstetten,  Germany;

(cid:127) an  owned  360,000  square  foot  facility  in  Ettlingen,  Germany;

(cid:127) an  owned  422,000  square  foot  facility  and  a  leased  129,000  square  foot  facility  in  Faellanden,

Switzerland;  and

(cid:127) an  owned  189,000  square  foot  facility  in  Wissembourg,  France.

Bruker  CALID’s  three  principal  facilities  are  located  in  Bremen,  Ettlingen  and  Nehren,  Germany.

These  facilities,  which  incorporate  manufacturing,  research  and  development,  application  and
demonstration,  marketing  and  sales  and  administration  functions  for  the  mass  spectrometry  and
CBRNE  businesses  of  Bruker  CALID,  include:

(cid:127) an  owned  270,000  square  foot  facility  in  Bremen,  Germany;

(cid:127) an  owned  182,000  square  foot  facility  in  Ettlingen,  Germany;

(cid:127) a  leased  87,000  square  foot  facility  in  Nehren,  Germany.

BSI  NANO  Segment’s  six  principal  facilities  are  located  in  Karlsruhe  and  Berlin,  Germany;  Migdal

Ha’Emek,  Israel;  Graz,  Austria;  Penang,  Malaysia;  and  Santa  Barbara,  California,  U.S.A.  These
facilities,  which  incorporate  manufacturing,  research  and  development,  application  and  demonstration,
marketing  and  sales  and  administration  functions  for  the  businesses  of  the  BSI  NANO  Segment,
include:

(cid:127) an  owned  141,000  square  foot  facility  in  Karlsruhe,  Germany;

(cid:127) an  owned  243,000  square  foot  facility  in  Berlin,  Germany;

(cid:127) an  owned  100,000  square  foot  facility  in  Santa  Barbara,  California,  U.S.A.;

(cid:127) a  leased  29,000  square  foot  facility  in  Graz,  Austria;

(cid:127) a  leased  29,000  square  foot  facility  in  Penang,  Malaysia;  and

(cid:127) a  leased  22,000  square  foot  facility  in  Migdal  Ha’Emek,  Israel.

BEST’s  five  principal  facilities  are  located  in  Hanau,  Bergisch  Gladbach  and  Alzenau,  Germany;
Carteret,  New  Jersey,  U.S.A.;  and  Perth,  Scotland.  These  facilities,  which  incorporate  manufacturing,

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research  and  development,  application  and  demonstration,  marketing  and  sales  and  administration
functions  for  the  business  of  BEST,  include:

(cid:127) an  owned  47,000  square  foot  facility  in  Perth,  Scotland;

(cid:127) a  leased  138,000  square  foot  facility  in  Hanau,  Germany;

(cid:127) a  leased  105,000  square  foot  facility  in  Bergisch  Gladbach,  Germany;

(cid:127) a  leased  115,000  square  foot  facility  in  Carteret,  New  Jersey,  U.S.A.;  and

(cid:127) a  leased  35,000  square  foot  facility  in  Alzenau,  Germany.

ITEM  3 LEGAL  PROCEEDINGS

We  are  involved  in  lawsuits,  claims,  and  proceedings,  including,  but  not  limited  to,  patent  and
commercial  matters,  which  arise  in  the  ordinary  course  of  business.  There  are  no  such  matters  pending
that  we  currently  believe  are  reasonably  likely  to  have  a  material  impact  on  our  business  or  to  our
consolidated  financial  statements.

On  September  25,  2019,  in  a  complaint  filed  in  the  D¨usseldorf,  Germany,  District  Court,  Carl

Zeiss  Microscopy  GmbH,  a  subsidiary  of  Carl  Zeiss  AG  (Zeiss),  sued  Luxendo  GmbH  (Luxendo),  a
subsidiary  of  Bruker  Corporation,  for  infringement  of  a  recently  registered  German  utility  model  patent
licensed  to  Zeiss  pertaining  to  one  specific  Luxendo  product  category.  We  intend  to  vigorously  defend
against  this  claim.

On  September  23,  2019,  in  a  complaint  filed  in  the  D¨usseldorf,  Germany,  District  Court,
Micromass  UK  Limited,  a  subsidiary  of  Waters  Corporation,  sued  Bruker  Corporation,  as  well  as  its
affiliate,  Bruker  Daltonik  GmbH,  for  infringement  of  a  European  patent  pertaining  to  our  timsTOF
product  line.  On  March  6,  2020,  Bruker  was  notified  that  Micromass  has  expanded  its  complaint  in
D¨usseldorf  and  now  asserts  another  recently  granted  European  patent  in  Germany.  We  intend  to
vigorously  defend  against  these  claims.

In  addition,  we  are  subject  to  regulation  by  national,  state  and  local  government  agencies  in  the

United  States  and  other  countries  in  which  we  operate.  From  time  to  time,  we  are  the  subject  of
governmental  investigations  often  involving  regulatory,  marketing  and  other  business  practices.  These
governmental  investigations  may  result  in  the  commencement  of  civil  and  criminal  proceedings,  fines,
penalties  and  administrative  remedies  which  could  have  a  material  adverse  effect  on  our  financial
position,  results  of  operations  and/or  liquidity.

In  August  2018,  the  Korea  Fair  Trade  Commission  (KFTC)  informed  us  that  it  was  conducting  an
investigation  into  the  public  tender  bidding  activities  of  a  number  of  life  science  instrument  companies
operating  in  Korea,  including  Bruker  Korea  Co.,  Ltd  (Bruker  Korea).  We  cooperated  fully  with  the
KFTC  and  on  June  16,  2019,  the  KFTC  announced  its  decision  to  impose  a  fine  of  approximately
$20,000  on  Bruker  Korea  and  declined  to  impose  any  criminal  liability  against  Bruker  Korea  in
connection  with  this  matter.  As  a  result  of  the  KFTC’s  decision,  the  Korea  Public  Procurement  Service
(PPS)  imposed  a  three  month  suspension  on  Bruker  Korea’s  ability  to  bid  for  or  conduct  sales  to
Korean  government  entities,  which  will  end  on  March  27,  2020.  Sales  to  Korea  government  entities
were  less  than  3%  of  our  revenue  for  the  year  ended  December  31,  2019.

In  late  August  2019,  the  KFTC  informed  us  that  it  was  conducting  a  separate  investigation  into  the

public  tender  bidding  activities  of  a  number  of  life  science  instrument  companies  operating  in  Korea,
including  five  public  tenders  involving  Bruker  Korea  during  2015.  We  are  cooperating  fully  with  the
KFTC  and  a  hearing  on  the  matter  has  been  scheduled  for  April  17,  2020.

ITEM  4 MINE  SAFETY  DISCLOSURES

Not  applicable.

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PART  II

ITEM  5 MARKET  FOR  REGISTRANT’S  COMMON  EQUITY,  RELATED  STOCKHOLDER  MATTERS

AND  ISSUER  PURCHASES  OF  EQUITY  SECURITIES

Market  Prices

Our  common  stock  is  traded  on  the  Nasdaq  Global  Select  Market  under  the  symbol  ‘‘BRKR.’’

As  of  March  20,  2020,  there  were  approximately  100  holders  of  record  of  our  common  stock.  This

number  does  not  include  individual  beneficial  owners  of  shares  held  in  nominee  name  or  within
clearinghouse  positions  of  brokerage  firms  and  banks.

Issuer  Purchases  of  Equity  Securities

In  May  2019,  our  Board  of  Directors  approved  and  we  announced  a  share  repurchase  program
under  which  repurchases  of  our  common  stock  of  up  to  $300.0  million  may  occur  from  time  to  time,  in
amounts,  at  prices,  and  at  such  times  as  we  deem  appropriate,  subject  to  market  conditions,  legal
requirements  and  other  considerations  (the  ‘‘2019  Repurchase  Program’’).  In  2019,  we  repurchased
3,323,104  shares  of  common  stock  with  an  aggregate  cost  of  approximately  $142.3  million  under  the
2019  Repurchase  Program.  Any  future  repurchases  will  be  funded  from  cash  on  hand,  future  cash  flows
from  operations  and  available  borrowings  under  our  revolving  credit  facility.  The  remaining
authorization  under  the  2019  Repurchase  Program  is  $157.7  million  as  of  March  20,  2020.  The  2019
Repurchase  Program  expires  May  13,  2021  and  can  be  suspended,  modified  or  terminated  at  any  time
without  prior  notice.  There  were  no  repurchases  made  in  the  fourth  quarter  of  2019.

Stock  Price  Performance  Graph

The  graph  below  shows  the  cumulative  stockholder  return,  assuming  the  investment  of  $100  (and

the  reinvestment  of  any  dividends  thereafter)  for  the  period  beginning  on  December  31,  2014  and
ending  on  December  31,  2019,  for  our  common  stock,  stocks  traded  on  Nasdaq,  and  a  peer  group
consisting  of  U.S.  public  companies  with  a  Standard  Industry  Classification,  or  SIC,  code  3826
Laboratory  Analytical  Instruments.  The  stock  price  performance  of  Bruker  Corporation  shown  in  the
following  graph  is  not  indicative  of  future  stock  price  performance.

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Comparison of 5 Year Cumulative Total Return
Assumes Initial Investment of $100
December 2019

300.00

250.00

200.00

150.00

100.00

50.00

0.00

2014

2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

Bruker Corporation

NASDAQ Stock Market (US Companies)

SIC Code 3826 Laboratory Analytical Instruments

30MAR202010361394

Cumulative  Total  Return  Index  for:

2014

2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

Bruker  Corporation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Nasdaq  Stock  Market  (US  companies) . . . . . . . .
SIC  Code  3826  Laboratory  Analytical

$100.0
100.0

$123.7
107.7

$108.7
118.3

$177.1
152.9

$154.4
150.4

$265.3
204.7

Instruments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

100.0

109.0

102.9

158.1

166.0

207.9

The  data  for  this  performance  graph  was  compiled  by  Zack’s  Investment  Research,  Inc.  and  is

used  with  its  permission.

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ITEM  6 SELECTED  FINANCIAL  DATA

The  following  table  sets  forth  selected  historical  consolidated  financial  and  operating  data  for  the

periods  indicated.  The  statement  of  income  and  balance  sheet  data  is  derived  from  consolidated
financial  statements  for  the  years  2019,  2018,  2017,  2016  and  2015.  The  Company’s  consolidated
financial  statements  as  of  December  31,  2019  and  2018,  and  for  each  of  the  three  years  in  the  period
ended  December  31,  2019  are  included  in  Part  II,  Item  8,  Financial  Statements  and  Supplementary
Data,  of  this  Form  10-K.

Consolidated  Statements  of  Income  Data:
Product  revenue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Service  revenue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Other  revenue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Total  revenue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Total  costs  and  operating  expenses . . . . . . . . . . .
Operating  income . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Net  income  attributable  to  Bruker  Corporation . .
Net  income  per  common  share  attributable  to

Bruker  Corporation  shareholders:
Basic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Diluted . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cash  dividends  declared  per  common  share . . . . .

Year  Ended  December  31,

2019  (1)

2018  (2)

2017  (3)

2016  (4)

2015  (5)

(in  millions,  except  per  share  data)

$1,744.7
322.4
5.5
2,072.6
1,771.7
300.9
197.2

$1,576.6
311.7
7.3
1,895.6
1,633.2
262.4
179.7

$1,479.5
278.2
8.2
1,765.9
1,546.4
219.5
78.6

$1,345.4
254.7
11.2
1,611.3
1,429.5
181.8
153.6

$1,381.1
235.5
7.2
1,623.8
1,463.6
160.2
101.6

$
$
$

1.27
1.26
0.16

$
$
$

1.15
1.14
0.16

$
$
$

0.50
0.49
0.16

$
$
$

0.95
0.95
0.16

$
0.60
0.60
$
$ —

(1) 2019  includes  $1.4  million  of  restructuring  costs  and  $1.7  million  of  impairment  of  other  long-lived

assets.

(2) 2018  includes  $9.4  million  of  restructuring  costs  and  $0.6  million  of  impairment  of  other  long-lived

assets.

(3) 2017  includes  $16.2  million  of  restructuring  costs  and  $1.1  million  of  impairment  of  other

long-lived  assets  and  includes  $68.9  million  of  incremental  income  tax  provision  related  to  the  2017
Tax  Act.

(4) 2016  includes  $20.8  million  of  restructuring  costs  and  $0.8  million  of  impairment  of  other

long-lived  assets.

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(5) 2015  includes  $29.3  million  of  restructuring  costs  and  $4.6  million  of  impairment  of  goodwill,

definite-lived  intangible  assets  and  other  long-lived  assets.

Consolidated  Balance  Sheet  Data:
Cash  and  cash  equivalents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Short-term  investments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Working  capital  (3)
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Total  assets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Total  debt
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Other  long-term  liabilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Redeemable  noncontrolling  interest . . . . . . . . . . .
Total  shareholders’  equity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Year  Ended  December  31,

2019  (1)

2018  (2)

2017

2016

2015

(in  millions)

$ 678.3
6.6
1,150.7
2,771.5
813.3
374.9
21.1
917.1

$ 322.4
—
705.0
2,128.6
341.1
279.0
22.6
905.1

$ 325.0
114.2
834.3
1,948.5
415.6
274.9
—
733.5

$ 342.4
157.9
751.2
1,808.4
411.7
199.0
—
693.1

$ 267.1
201.2
677.0
1,730.0
265.8
177.4
—
732.9

(1) In  2019,  the  Company  adopted  Accounting  Standards  Update  2016-02,  Leases,  and  requires  all

leases  with  terms  longer  than  12  months  to  be  reported  on  the  balance  sheet  as  right-of-use  (ROU)
assets  and  lease  liabilities,  as  well  as  provide  additional  disclosures.  The  adoption  of  the  new
standard  resulted  in  recording  $75.5  million  and  $77.9  million  of  ROU  assets  and  lease  liabilities,
respectively,  as  of  January  1,  2019  on  the  Company’s  balance  sheet.  The  adoption  of  the  new
standard  did  not  significantly  affect  the  Company’s  results  of  operations.

(2) In  2018,  the  Company  acquired  80%  of  Hain  LifeScience  GmbH.  As  part  of  the  agreement,  there
is  a  right  to  purchase/right  to  sell  the  remaining  20%  of  the  entity.  In  January  2020,  the  Company
acquired  the  remaining  20%  of  Hain  LifeScience  GmbH.

(3) Working  capital  is  defined  in  the  above  table  as  current  assets  less  current  liabilities.

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ITEM  7 MANAGEMENT’S  DISCUSSION  AND  ANALYSIS  OF  FINANCIAL  CONDITION  AND

RESULTS  OF  OPERATIONS

The  following  Management’s  Discussion  and  Analysis  of  Financial  Condition  and  Results  of
Operations,  or  MD&A,  describes  the  principal  factors  affecting  the  results  of  our  operations,  financial
condition  and  changes  in  financial  condition,  as  well  as  our  critical  accounting  policies  and  estimates.
Our  MD&A  is  organized  as  follows:

(cid:127) Safe-harbor  and  Non-GAAP  Clarification. This  section  provides  appropriate  disclosures  regarding

forward  looking  statements  and  our  use  of  Non-GAAP  financial  measures.

(cid:127) Overview. This  section  provides  a  brief  discussion  of  our  reportable  segments’  results  of

operations,  significant  recent  developments  in  our  businesses,  and  challenges  and  risks  that  may
impact  our  businesses  in  the  future.

(cid:127) Results  of  Operations. This  section  provides  our  analysis  of  the  significant  line  items  on  our
consolidated  statements  of  income  and  comprehensive  income  (loss)  for  the  year  ended
December  31,  2019  compared  to  the  year  ended  December  31,  2018  and  for  the  year  ended
December  31,  2018  compared  to  the  year  ended  December  31,  2017.

(cid:127) Liquidity  and  Capital  Resources. This  section  provides  an  analysis  of  our  liquidity  and  cash  flow

and  a  discussion  of  our  outstanding  debt  and  commitments.

(cid:127) Critical  Accounting  Policies  and  Estimates. This  section  discusses  the  accounting  estimates  that
are  considered  important  to  our  financial  condition  and  results  of  operations  and  require  us  to
exercise  subjective  or  complex  judgments  in  their  application.  All  of  our  significant  accounting
policies  are  summarized  in  Note  2  to  our  consolidated  financial  statements  in  Item  8  of  this
Annual  Report  on  Form  10-K.

(cid:127) Recent  Accounting  Pronouncements. This  section  provides  a  summary  of  recent  accounting

pronouncements  and  discusses  their  potential  impact  on  our  consolidated  financial  statements.

NON-GAAP  CLARIFICATION

Although  our  consolidated  financial  statements  have  been  prepared  in  accordance  with  generally

accepted  accounting  principles  in  the  United  States  of  America  (GAAP),  we  believe  describing  revenue
and  expenses,  excluding  the  effects  of  foreign  currency,  acquisitions  and  divestitures,  as  well  as  certain
other  charges,  net,  provides  meaningful  supplemental  information  regarding  our  performance.
Specifically,  management  believes  that  organic  revenue  and  free  cash  flow,  both  non-GAAP  financial
measures,  as  well  as  non-GAAP  gross  profit  margin  and  non-GAAP  operating  margin,  provide  relevant
and  useful  information  that  is  widely  used  by  equity  analysts,  investors  and  competitors  in  our  industry,
as  well  as  by  our  management,  in  assessing  both  consolidated  and  business  unit  performance.  We  define
the  term  organic  revenue  as  GAAP  revenue  excluding  the  effect  of  foreign  currency  translation  changes
and  the  effect  of  acquisitions  and  divestitures.  We  define  the  term  non-GAAP  gross  profit  margin  as
GAAP  gross  profit  margin  with  certain  non-GAAP  measures  excluded  and  non-GAAP  operating
margin  as  GAAP  operating  margin  with  certain  non-GAAP  measures  excluded.  These  non-GAAP
measures  exclude  costs  related  to  restructuring  actions,  acquisition  and  related  integration  expenses,
amortization  of  acquired  intangible  assets,  costs  associated  with  our  global  information  technology
transition  initiative,  and  other  non-operational  costs  that  are  infrequent  or  non-recurring  in  nature  and
we  believe  these  are  useful  measures  to  evaluate  our  continuing  business.

We  define  free  cash  flow  as  net  cash  provided  by  operating  activities  less  additions  to  property,

plant,  and  equipment.  We  believe  free  cash  flow  is  a  useful  measure  to  evaluate  our  business  as  it
indicates  the  amount  of  cash  generated  after  additions  to  property,  plant,  and  equipment  which  is
available  for,  among  other  things,  investments  in  our  business,  acquisitions,  share  repurchases,

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dividends  and  repayment  of  debt.  We  use  these  non-GAAP  financial  measures  to  evaluate  our
period-over-period  operating  performance  because  our  management  believes  they  provide  more
comparable  measures  of  our  continuing  business  because  they  adjust  for  certain  items  that  are  not
reflective  of  the  underlying  performance  of  our  business.  These  measures  may  also  be  useful  to
investors  in  evaluating  the  underlying  operating  performance  of  our  business.  We  regularly  use  these
non-GAAP  financial  measures  internally  to  understand,  manage,  and  evaluate  our  business  results  and
make  operating  decisions.  We  also  measure  our  employees  and  compensate  them,  in  part,  based  on
such  non-GAAP  measures  and  use  this  information  for  our  planning  and  forecasting  activities.  The
presentation  of  these  non-GAAP  financial  measures  is  not  intended  to  be  a  substitute  for,  or  superior
to,  the  financial  information  prepared  and  presented  in  accordance  with  GAAP  and  may  be  different
from  non-GAAP  financial  measures  used  by  other  companies,  and  therefore,  may  not  be  comparable
among  companies.

OVERVIEW

We  are  a  developer,  manufacturer  and  distributor  of  high-performance  scientific  instruments  and

analytical  and  diagnostic  solutions  that  enable  our  customers  to  explore  life  and  materials  at
microscopic,  molecular  and  cellular  levels.  Our  corporate  headquarters  are  located  in  Billerica,
Massachusetts.  We  maintain  major  technical  and  manufacturing  centers  in  Europe  and  North  America,
and  we  have  sales  offices  located  throughout  the  world.  Bruker  is  organized  into  three  reportable
segments:  the  BSI  Life  Science  Segment  (comprised  of  the  Bruker  BioSpin  Group  and  the  Bruker
CALID  Group),  the  BSI  NANO  Segment  and  the  Bruker  Energy  &  Supercon  Technologies  (BEST)
Segment.

For  the  year  ended  December  31,  2019,  our  revenue  increased  by  $177.0  million,  or  9.3%,  to
$2,072.6  million,  compared  to  $1,895.6  million  for  the  year  ended  December  31,  2018.  Included  in
revenue  were  increases  of  approximately  $118.4  million  attributable  to  our  recent  acquisitions  and  a
decrease  of  approximately  $50.3  million  from  the  impact  of  foreign  currency  translation  in  the  year
ended  December  31,  2019  compared  to  the  year  ended  December  31,  2018.  Excluding  the  effects  of
foreign  currency  translation  and  our  recent  acquisitions,  our  organic  revenue,  a  non-GAAP  measure,
increased  by  $108.9  million,  or  5.7%.

Our  gross  profit  margin  increased  to  48.0%  for  the  year  ended  December  31,  2019  as  compared  to
47.5%  during  the  year  ended  December  31,  2018.  The  increase  in  gross  profit  margin  resulted  primarily
from  operational  improvements  within  our  BSI  Life  Science  Segment,  accretive  acquisitions  and
favorable  foreign  currency  translation  effects.

Our  operating  margin  increased  to  14.5%  for  the  year  ended  December  31,  2019  from  13.8%

during  the  year  ended  December  31,  2018.  Our  operating  margin  increased  in  the  year  ended
December  31,  2019  due  primarily  to  volume  and  operational  improvements  within  our  BSI  Life  Science
Segment,  accretive  acquisitions  and  the  positive  impact  of  foreign  currency  translation,  partially  offset
by  continued  investments  in  our  strategic  growth  areas.

The  income  tax  provision  in  the  years  ended  December  31,  2019  and  December  31,  2018  was
$82.4  million  and  $63.7  million,  respectively,  representing  effective  tax  rates  of  29.4%  and  26.0%,
respectively.  The  increase  in  our  effective  tax  rate  for  the  year  ended  December  31,  2019,  compared  to
2018,  was  primarily  attributable  to  a  benefit  recorded  in  2018  associated  with  the  reversal  of  state  and
foreign  withholding  taxes  on  unremitted  earnings  that  did  not  recur  in  2019  and  additional  tax  reserves
for  uncertain  tax  positions  in  Europe  in  2019.  Our  tax  rate  may  change  over  time  as  the  amount  and
mix  of  jurisdictional  income  changes.  Earnings  per  share  increased  to  $1.26  per  diluted  share  for  the
year  ended  December  31,  2019  compared  to  $1.14  per  diluted  share  for  the  year  ended  December  31,
2018.  The  increase  compared  to  the  prior  year  was  driven  primarily  by  revenue  growth,  higher  gross

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and  operating  profit  offset  by  an  increase  in  the  effective  tax  rate  for  the  year  ended  December  31,
2019.

Operating  cash  flow  for  the  year  ended  December  31,  2019  was  a  source  of  cash  of  $213.4  million.
For  the  year  ended  December  31,  2019,  our  free  cash  flow,  a  non-GAAP  measure,  was  $140.4  million,
calculated  as  follows:

Net  cash  provided  by  operating  activities . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . .
Less:  Purchases  of  property,  plant  and  equipment

$213.4
73.0

$239.7
49.2

$154.4
43.7

Free  Cash  Flow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

$140.4

$190.5

$110.7

Year  Ended  December  31,

2019

2018

2017

For  the  year  ended  December  31,  2019,  our  free  cash  flow  was  26%  lower  than  for  the  year  ended
December  31,  2018  primarily  attributable  to  higher  net  earnings  adjusted  for  non-cash  items  were  more
than  offset  by  an  increase  in  capital  expenditures  and  the  timing  of  inventory  purchases.

On  December  11,  2019,  we  entered  into  (1)  a  new  revolving  credit  agreement  to  establish  a  new
revolving  credit  facility  in  the  aggregate  principal  amount  of  $600  million;  (2)  a  term  loan  agreement  to
establish  a  new  term  loan  facility  in  the  aggregate  principal  amount  of  $300  million;  and  (3)  a  note
purchase  agreement  to  issue  and  sell  CHF  297  million  aggregate  principal  amount  of  1.01%  senior
notes  due  December  11,  2029.  Floating  interest  rates  under  the  term  loan  were  simultaneously  fixed
through  cross-currency  and  interest  rate  swap  agreements  into  Euro  ($150  million)  and  Swiss  Franc
($150  million)  rates  carrying  average  effective  interest  rates  of  0.94%  and  hedge  our  net  investment  in
our  Euro  and  Swiss  Franc  denominated  net  assets.  The  new  revolving  credit  agreement  replaced  our
$500  million  five-year  revolving  credit  agreement  established  on  October  27,  2015,  that  was  terminated
on  December  11,  2019.  In  addition,  we  designated  our  CHF  297  million  senior  notes  as  a  hedge  in  our
net  investment  in  our  Swiss  Franc  denominated  net  assets.  Proceeds  from  this  financing  were  used  to
repay  the  outstanding  borrowings  under  our  prior  2015  revolving  credit  facility  and  we  intend  to  use
the  remaining  proceeds  for  general  corporate  purposes  and  to  support  corporate  strategic  objectives.
During  December  2019,  we  entered  into  U.S.  Dollar  to  Euro  cross-currency  swaps  on  our  existing  2012
private  placement  notes  of  $105  million  4.31%  Series  2012A  Senior  Notes,  Tranche  C,  due  January  18,
2022,  and  the  existing  $100  million  4.46%  Series  2012A  Senior  Notes,  Tranche  D,  due  January  18,  2024,
resulting  in  an  average  effective  interest  rate  of  2.25%  on  these  instruments.  The  cross-currency  swaps
hedge  our  net  investment  in  our  Euro  denominated  net  assets.  As  a  result  of  entering  into  these
interest  rate  and  cross  currency  swap  agreements,  we  reduced  our  interest  expense  by  $0.6  million
during  the  year  ended  December  31,  2019.  We  anticipate  these  swap  agreements  will  lower  net  interest
expense  in  future  years.

On  February  22,  2016,  we  announced  the  establishment  of  a  dividend  policy  and  the  declaration  by

our  Board  of  Directors  of  an  initial  quarterly  cash  dividend  in  the  amount  of  $0.04  per  share  of  our
issued  and  outstanding  common  stock.  Dividends  amounting  to  $25.0  million  and  $25.1  million  were
paid  during  the  years  ended  December  31,  2019  and  2018,  respectively.  Future  dividend  payments,  if
any,  are  subject  to  approval  of  our  Board  of  Directors.  We  are  targeting  a  cash  dividend  to  our
shareholders  in  the  amount  of  $0.16  per  share  per  annum,  payable  in  equal  quarterly  installments.

In  the  years  ended  December  31,  2019  and  2018,  we  completed  various  acquisitions  that
complemented  our  existing  market  offerings  and  added  aftermarket  and  software  capabilities.  The
impact  of  the  acquired  companies  on  revenues,  net  income  and  total  assets  was  not  material.

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We  can  experience  quarter-to-quarter  fluctuations  in  our  operating  results  as  a  result  of  various

factors,  some  of  which  are  outside  our  control,  such  as:

(cid:127) the  timing  of  governmental  stimulus  programs  and  academic  research  budgets;

(cid:127) the  time  it  takes  between  the  date  customer  orders  and  deposits  are  received,  systems  are

shipped  and  accepted  by  our  customers  and  full  payment  is  received;

(cid:127) foreign  currency  exchange  rates;

(cid:127) the  time  it  takes  for  us  to  receive  critical  materials  to  manufacture  our  products;

(cid:127) general  economic  conditions;

(cid:127) the  time  it  takes  to  satisfy  local  customs  requirements  and  other  export/import  requirements;

(cid:127) the  time  it  takes  for  customers  to  construct  or  prepare  their  facilities  for  our  products;  and

(cid:127) the  time  required  to  obtain  governmental  licenses.

These  factors  have  in  the  past  affected  the  amount  and  timing  of  revenue  recognized  on  sales  of

our  products  and  receipt  of  related  payments  and  will  continue  to  do  so  in  the  future.  Accordingly,  our
operating  results  in  any  particular  quarter  may  not  necessarily  be  an  indication  of  any  future  quarter’s
operating  performance.

As  previously  disclosed  in  our  Current  Report  on  Form  8-K  filed  on  February  18,  2020,  the  Audit

Committee  of  the  Board  of  Directors  (Audit  Committee)  initiated  an  internal  investigation  into  an
allegation  recently  received  in  connection  with  our  year-end  close,  primarily  relating  to  income  tax
matters  including  the  effective  income  tax  rate  for  2019  and  the  related  income  tax  balance  sheet
accounts.  The  Audit  Committee,  with  the  assistance  of  independent,  experienced  external  legal  counsel,
and  independent  forensic  accountants,  concluded  its  investigation  in  March  2020.  The  Investigation  did
not  identify  any  material  misstatements  or  omissions  regarding  our  financial  statements,  misconduct,
violations  of  our  Code  of  Conduct,  or  tone  at  the  top  failures.

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RESULTS  OF  OPERATIONS

Year  Ended  December  31,  2019  Compared  to  the  Year  Ended  December  31,  2018

Consolidated  Results

The  following  table  presents  our  results  for  the  years  ended  December  31,  2019  and  2018  (dollars

in  millions,  except  per  share  data):

Year  Ended
December  31,

2019

2018

Product  revenue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Service  revenue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Other  revenue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

$1,744.7
322.4
5.5

$1,576.6
311.7
7.3

Total  revenue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cost  of  product  revenue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cost  of  service  revenue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cost  of  other  revenue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2,072.6
878.5
198.3
0.5

1,895.6
801.1
193.4
1.1

Total  cost  of  revenue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1,077.3

Gross  profit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

995.3

Operating  expenses:
Selling,  general  and  administrative . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Research  and  development
Other  charges,  net . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Total  operating  expenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Operating  income . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Interest  and  other  income  (expense),  net

Income  before  income  taxes  and  noncontrolling  interest  in  consolidated

subsidiaries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Income  tax  provision . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Consolidated  net  income . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Net  income  attributable  to  noncontrolling  interest  in  consolidated  subsidiaries . . .

500.2
187.7
6.5

694.4

300.9
(20.5)

280.4
82.4

198.0
0.8

995.6

900.0

444.7
173.4
19.5

637.6

262.4
(17.7)

244.7
63.7

181.0
1.3

Net  income  attributable  to  Bruker  Corporation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

$ 197.2

$ 179.7

Net  income  per  common  share  attributable  to

Bruker  Corporation  shareholders:
Basic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Diluted . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

$
$

1.27
1.26

$
$

1.15
1.14

Weighted  average  common  shares  outstanding:

Basic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Diluted . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

155.2
156.6

156.2
157.2

Revenue

For  the  year  ended  December  31,  2019,  our  revenue  increased  by  $177.0  million,  or  9.3%,  to
$2,072.6  million,  compared  to  $1,895.6  million  for  the  year  ended  December  31,  2018.  Our  revenues
included  $118.4  million  attributable  to  our  recent  acquisitions  and  a  decrease  of  approximately
$50.3  million  from  the  impact  of  foreign  currency  translation  in  the  year  ended  December  31,  2019
compared  to  the  year  ended  December  31,  2018.  Excluding  the  effects  of  foreign  currency  translation
and  our  recent  acquisitions,  our  organic  revenue,  a  non-GAAP  measure,  increased  by  $108.9  million,  or
5.7%.

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Gross  Profit

Our  gross  profit  for  the  year  ended  December  31,  2019  was  $995.3  million,  resulting  in  a  gross
profit  margin  of  48.0%,  compared  to  $900.0  million,  resulting  in  a  gross  profit  margin  of  47.5%,  for  the
year  ended  December  31,  2018.  Included  in  gross  profit  were  various  charges  for  amortization  of
acquisition-related  intangible  assets  and  other  acquisition-related  costs  and  restructuring  costs  totaling
$41.7  million  and  $28.7  million  for  the  years  ended  December  31,  2019  and  2018,  respectively.
Excluding  these  charges,  our  non-GAAP  gross  profit  margin  was  50.0%  and  49.0%  in  the  years  ended
December  31,  2019  and  2018,  respectively.  Our  GAAP  and  non-GAAP  gross  profit  margin  increased  in
the  year  ended  December  31,  2019  primarily  due  to  operational  improvements  within  our  BSI  Life
Science  Segment,  accretive  acquisitions  and  favorable  foreign  currency  translation  effects.

Selling,  General  and  Administrative

Our  selling,  general  and  administrative  expenses  for  the  year  ended  December  31,  2019  increased
to  $500.2  million,  or  24.1%  of  revenue,  from  $444.7  million,  or  23.5%  of  revenue,  for  the  year  ended
December  31,  2018.  The  increase  was  primarily  caused  by  the  addition  of  recent  acquisitions  and  select
investments  in  strategic  growth  areas,  partially  offset  by  favorable  foreign  currency  translation  effects.

Research  and  Development

Our  research  and  development  expenses  for  the  year  ended  December  31,  2019  increased  to
$187.7  million,  or  9.1%  of  revenue,  from  $173.4  million,  or  9.1%  of  revenue,  for  the  year  ended
December  31,  2018.  The  dollar  increase  was  driven  primarily  by  the  addition  of  recent  acquisitions,
partially  offset  by  favorable  foreign  currency  translation  effects.

Other  Charges,  Net

Other  charges,  net  was  $6.5  million  for  the  year  ended  December  31,  2019.  The  charges  consisted

primarily  of  $(3.9)  million  of  restructuring  costs  related  to  closing  facilities  and  implementing
outsourcing  and  other  restructuring  initiatives,  $4.6  million  of  acquisition-related  charges  related  to
acquisitions  completed  in  2019  and  2018,  $3.7  million  of  costs  associated  with  our  global  IT
transformation  initiative,  and  $2.1  million  related  to  professional  fees.  The  restructuring  charges
included  a  gain  on  the  sale  of  a  building  of  $7.7  million.

Other  charges,  net  was  $19.5  million  for  the  year  ended  December  31,  2018.  The  charges  consisted
primarily  of  $6.8  million  of  restructuring  costs  related  to  closing  facilities  and  implementing  outsourcing
and  other  restructuring  initiatives,  $3.4  million  of  acquisition-related  charges  related  to  acquisitions
completed  in  2018  and  2017,  $4.8  million  of  costs  associated  with  our  global  information  technology
(IT)  transformation  initiative  and  $4.5  million  related  to  professional  fees.

In  2020,  we  expect  to  incur  $10.0  to  $15.0  million  of  expense  related  to  various  outsourcing
initiatives  and  other  restructuring  activities  that  were  implemented  in  2019  or  will  commence  in  2020.

At  December  31,  2019  and  2018,  we  performed  our  annual  goodwill  and  indefinite-lived  intangible

impairment  evaluation  and  concluded  the  fair  values  of  each  of  our  reporting  units  were  significantly
greater  than  their  carrying  amounts,  and  therefore,  no  additional  impairment  is  required.

We  will  continue  to  monitor  goodwill  and  long-lived  intangible  assets,  as  well  as  long-lived  tangible

assets,  for  possible  future  impairment.

Operating  Income

Operating  income  for  the  year  ended  December  31,  2019  was  $300.9  million,  resulting  in  an
operating  margin  of  14.5%,  compared  to  operating  income  of  $262.4  million,  resulting  in  an  operating

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margin  of  13.8%,  for  the  year  ended  December  31,  2018.  Included  in  operating  income  were  various
charges  for  amortization  of  acquisition-related  intangible  assets  and  other  acquisition-related  costs  and
restructuring  costs  totaling  $63.1  million  and  $55.5  million  for  the  years  ended  December  31,  2019  and
2018,  respectively.  Excluding  these  charges,  our  non-GAAP  operating  margin  was  were  17.6%  and
16.8%  in  the  years  ended  December  31,  2019  and  2018,  respectively.  The  increase  in  GAAP  and
non-GAAP  operating  margin  was  due  primarily  to  volume  and  operational  improvements  within  our
BSI  Life  Science  Segment,  accretive  acquisitions  and  the  positive  impact  of  foreign  currency  translation.

Interest  and  Other  Income  (Expense),  Net

Interest  and  other  income  (expense),  net  during  the  year  ended  December  31,  2019  was  ($20.5)

million,  compared  to  ($17.7)  million  for  the  year  ended  December  31,  2018.  The  increase  in  net
interest  expense  in  2019  was  primarily  attributable  to  higher  outstanding  debt  balances  in  2019
compared  to  2018  being  marginally  offset  by  interest  income  from  the  new  2019  U.S.  Dollar-to-Euro
and  U.S.  Dollar  to  Swiss  Franc  interest  rate  cross-currency  swap  agreements.

During  the  year  ended  December  31,  2019,  the  major  components  within  interest  and  other
income  (expense),  net  were  net  interest  expense  of  $14.7  million,  realized  and  unrealized  losses  on
foreign  currency  denominated  transactions  of  $3.3  million,  and  $2.5  million  related  to  pension  plan
expenses.

During  the  year  ended  December  31,  2018,  the  major  components  within  interest  and  other
income  (expense),  net  were  net  interest  expense  of  $11.4  million,  realized  and  unrealized  losses  on
foreign  currency  denominated  transactions  of  $3.0  million,  and  $3.9  million  related  to  pension  plan
expenses.

Income  Tax  Provision

The  income  tax  provision  in  the  years  ended  December  31,  2019  and  2018  was  $82.4  million  and

$63.7  million,  respectively,  representing  effective  tax  rates  of  29.4%  and  26.0%,  respectively.  The
increase  in  our  effective  tax  rate  for  the  year  ended  December  31,  2019,  compared  to  2018,  was
primarily  attributable  to  a  benefit  recorded  in  2018  associated  with  the  reversal  of  state  and  foreign
withholding  taxes  on  unremitted  earnings  that  did  not  recur  in  2019  and  additional  tax  reserves  for
uncertain  tax  positions  in  Europe  in  2019.  Our  tax  rate  may  change  over  time  as  the  amount  and  mix
of  jurisdictional  income  changes.

Net  Income  Attributable  to  Noncontrolling  Interests  and  Redeemable  Noncontrolling  Interest

Net  income  attributable  to  noncontrolling  interests  and  redeemable  noncontrolling  interest  for  the

year  ended  December  31,  2019  was  $0.8  million  compared  to  $1.3  million  for  the  year  ended
December  31,  2018.  The  net  income  attributable  to  noncontrolling  interests  and  redeemable
noncontrolling  interest  represented  the  minority  shareholders’  proportionate  share  of  the  net  income
recorded  by  our  majority-owned  indirect  subsidiaries.

Net  Income  Attributable  to  Bruker  Corporation

Our  net  income  attributable  to  Bruker  Corporation  for  the  year  ended  December  31,  2019  was

$197.2  million,  or  $1.26  per  diluted  share,  compared  to  net  income  of  $179.7  million,  or  $1.14  per
diluted  share,  for  2018.  The  increase  compared  to  the  prior  year  was  driven  primarily  by  revenue
growth,  higher  gross  and  operating  profit  offset  by  an  increase  in  the  effective  tax  rate  for  the  year
ended  December  31,  2019.

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Segment  Results

Revenue

The  following  table  presents  revenue,  change  in  revenue,  and  revenue  growth  by  reportable

segment  for  the  years  ended  December  31,  2019  and  2018  (dollars  in  millions):

BSI  Life  Science . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
BSI  Nano . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
BEST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Eliminations  (a) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2019

2018

Dollar  Change

$1,244.9
632.7
209.9
(14.9)
$2,072.6

$1,138.9
568.1
194.8
(6.2)
$1,895.6

$106.0
64.6
15.1
(8.7)
$177.0

Percentage
Change

9.3%
11.4%
7.8%

9.3%

(a) Represents  product  and  service  revenue  between  reportable  segments.

For  financial  reporting  purposes,  we  aggregate  Bruker  BioSpin  Group  and  Bruker  CALID  Group

as  the  BSI  Life  Science  Segment.  This  aggregation  reflects  the  similar  economic  characteristics,
production  processes,  customer  services  provided,  types  and  classes  of  customers,  methods  of
distribution  and  regulatory  environments.

BSI  Life  Science  Segment  revenue  increased  by  $106.0  million  to  $1,244.9  million  for  the  year

ended  December  31,  2019,  compared  to  $1,138.9  million  for  the  year  ended  December  31,  2018.  The
Bruker  BioSpin  Group  revenue  increase  was  primarily  due  to  growth  in  the  system  revenue,  which
included  the  revenue  recognition  of  three  GHz  class  systems,  as  well  as  aftermarket  revenue  and  a
small  contribution  from  recent  software  acquisitions.  The  increase  in  Bruker  CALID  Group  revenue
was  a  result  of  continued  strong  demand  for  life  science  mass  spectrometry  and  microbiology  products,
growth  in  molecular  spectroscopy  FT-IR  and  NIR  products  and  contributions  from  an  acquisition.

BSI  NANO  Segment  revenue  increased  by  $64.6  million  to  $632.7  million  for  the  year  ended
December  31,  2019,  compared  to  $568.1  million  for  the  year  ended  December  31,  2018.  The  revenue
increase  was  primarily  the  result  of  acquisitions  as  well  as  continued  demand  for  advanced  X-Ray  and
nano  analysis  products,  partially  offset  by  a  sharp  decline  in  demand  for  semiconductor  metrology
products  and  unfavorable  foreign  currency  translation.

BEST  Segment  revenue  increased  by  $15.1  million  to  $209.9  million  for  the  year  ended

December  31,  2019,  compared  to  $194.8  million  for  the  year  ended  December  31,  2018.  The  increase  in
revenue  resulted  primarily  from  shipments  of  superconductors  for  healthcare  applications  offset  in  part
by  the  impact  of  unfavorable  foreign  currency  translation.

Operating  Income

The  following  table  presents  operating  income  and  operating  margins  on  revenue  by  reportable

segment  for  the  years  ended  December  31,  2019  and  2018  (dollars  in  millions):

2019

2018

Operating
Income

Percentage  of
Segment  Revenue

Operating
Income

Percentage  of
Segment  Revenue

BSI  Life  Science . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
BSI  NANO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
BEST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Corporate,  eliminations  and  other  (a) . . . . . . . .

$290.3
40.4
16.4
(46.2)

23.3%
6.4%
7.8%

Total  operating  income . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

$300.9

14.5%

$244.0
48.4
14.5
(44.5)

$262.4

21.4%
8.5%
7.4%

13.8%

(a) Represents  corporate  costs  and  eliminations  not  allocated  to  the  reportable  segments.

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The  operating  margin  expansion  for  BSI  Life  Science  and  BEST  was  primarily  due  to  positive
operating  leverage  on  higher  sales  mix  and  operational  improvements  as  well  as  favorable  foreign
currency  translation  for  the  BSI  Life  Science  Segment.  The  decline  in  operating  margin  for  BSI  NANO
Segment  was  due  to  a  decline  in  semiconductor  metrology  demand,  softness  in  industrial  research
markets  in  the  second  half  of  2019  and  the  impact  of  costs  related  to  a  recent  acquisition.

Year  Ended  December  31,  2018  Compared  to  the  Year  Ended  December  31,  2017

Consolidated  Results

The  following  table  presents  our  results  for  the  years  ended  December  31,  2018  and  2017  (dollars

in  millions,  except  per  share  data):

Year  Ended
December  31,

2018

2017

Product  revenue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Service  revenue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Other  revenue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

$1,576.6
311.7
7.3

$1,479.5
278.2
8.2

Total  revenue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1,895.6

1,765.9

Cost  of  product  revenue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cost  of  service  revenue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cost  of  other  revenue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Total  cost  of  revenue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Gross  profit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Operating  expenses:
Selling,  general  and  administrative . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Research  and  development
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Other  charges,  net . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Total  operating  expenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Operating  income . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

801.1
193.4
1.1

995.6

900.0

444.7
173.4
19.5

637.6

262.4

787.7
160.8
1.4

949.9

816.0

415.2
161.6
19.7

596.5

219.5

Interest  and  other  income  (expense),  net

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

(17.7)

(21.7)

Income  before  income  taxes  and  noncontrolling  interest  in  consolidated

subsidiaries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Income  tax  provision . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Consolidated  net  income . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Net  income  attributable  to  noncontrolling  interest  in  consolidated  subsidiaries . . .

244.7
63.7

181.0
1.3

Net  income  attributable  to  Bruker  Corporation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

$ 179.7

$

197.8
117.5

80.3
1.7

78.6

Net  income  per  common  share  attributable  to

Bruker  Corporation  shareholders:
Basic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Diluted . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

$
$

1.15
1.14

$
$

0.50
0.49

Weighted  average  common  shares  outstanding:

Basic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Diluted . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

156.2
157.2

158.1
159.1

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Revenue

For  the  year  ended  December  31,  2018,  our  revenue  increased  by  $129.7  million,  or  7.3%,  to
$1,895.6  million,  compared  to  $1,765.9  million  for  the  year  ended  December  31,  2017.  Included  in
revenue  were  an  increase  of  approximately  $28.2  million  attributable  to  our  recent  acquisitions  and  an
increase  of  approximately  $25.5  million  from  the  impact  of  foreign  currency  translation  caused  by  the
weakening  of  the  U.S.  Dollar  versus  the  Euro  and  other  currencies.  Excluding  the  effects  of  foreign
currency  translation  and  our  recent  acquisitions,  our  organic  revenue,  a  non-GAAP  measure,  increased
by  $76.0  million,  or  4.3%.

Gross  Profit

Our  gross  profit  for  the  year  ended  December  31,  2018  was  $900.0  million,  resulting  in  a  gross
profit  margin  of  47.5%,  compared  to  $816.0  million,  resulting  in  a  gross  profit  margin  of  46.2%,  for  the
year  ended  December  31,  2017.  Included  in  gross  profit  were  various  charges  for  amortization  of
acquisition-related  intangible  assets  and  other  acquisition-related  costs  and  restructuring  costs  totaling
$28.7  million  and  $36.1  million  for  the  years  ended  December  31,  2018  and  2017,  respectively.
Excluding  these  charges,  our  non-GAAP  gross  profit  margins  were  49.0%  and  48.3%  in  the  years  ended
December  31,  2018  and  2017,  respectively.  Our  GAAP  and  non-GAAP  gross  profit  margin  increased  in
the  year  ended  December  31,  2018  due  to  positive  operating  leverage  on  higher  sales  volume  and
favorable  product  mix,  partially  offset  by  unfavorable  foreign  currency  translation  effects.

Selling,  General  and  Administrative

Our  selling,  general  and  administrative  expenses  for  the  year  ended  December  31,  2018  increased
to  $444.7  million,  or  23.5%  of  revenue,  from  $415.2  million,  or  23.5%  of  revenue,  for  the  year  ended
December  31,  2017.  The  increase  was  primarily  caused  by  the  effect  of  recent  acquisitions.

Research  and  Development

Our  research  and  development  expenses  for  the  year  ended  December  31,  2018  increased  to
$173.4  million,  or  9.1%  of  revenue,  from  $161.6  million,  or  9.2%  of  revenue,  for  the  year  ended
December  31,  2017.  The  increase  was  primarily  caused  by  the  effect  of  recent  acquisitions.

Other  Charges,  Net

Other  charges,  net  was  $19.5  million  for  the  year  ended  December  31,  2018.  The  charges  consisted
primarily  of  $6.8  million  of  restructuring  costs  related  to  closing  facilities  and  implementing  outsourcing
and  other  restructuring  initiatives,  $3.4  million  of  acquisition-related  charges  related  to  acquisitions
completed  in  2018  and  2017,  $4.8  million  of  costs  associated  with  our  global  information  technology
(IT)  transformation  initiative  and  $4.5  million  related  to  professional  fees.

Other  charges,  net  was  $19.7  million  for  the  year  ended  December  31,  2017.  The  charges  consisted

primarily  of  $10.6  million  of  restructuring  costs  related  to  closing  facilities  and  implementing
outsourcing  and  other  restructuring  initiatives,  $4.5  million  related  primarily  to  additional  contingent
consideration  recognized  for  the  acquisition  of  Jordan  Valley  Semiconductors,  Ltd.  (Jordan  Valley)
based  upon  an  increase  in  revenue  levels  of  the  acquired  business  which  increased  the  amount  of
expected  earn  out  payments,  $4.2  million  of  costs  associated  with  our  global  IT  transformation  initiative
and  impairment  charges  of  $0.2  million  comprised  of  other  long-lived  assets  related  to  the  restructuring
actions.

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Operating  Income

Operating  income  for  the  year  ended  December  31,  2018  was  $262.4  million,  resulting  in  an

operating  margin  of  13.8%,  compared  to  income  from  operations  of  $219.5  million,  resulting  in  an
operating  margin  of  12.4%,  for  the  year  ended  December  31,  2017.  The  operating  margin  expansion
was  primarily  due  to  increased  revenue,  favorable  product  mix,  as  well  as  ongoing  operational
improvements.  This  was  partially  offset  by  negative  foreign  currency  translation  effects,  which  occurred
primarily  in  the  first  half  of  the  year.  Included  in  operating  income  were  various  charges  for
amortization  of  acquisition-related  intangible  assets  and  other  acquisition-related  costs  and  restructuring
costs  totaling  $55.5  million  and  $61.4  million  for  the  years  ended  December  31,  2018  and  2017,
respectively.  Excluding  these  charges,  our  non-GAAP  operating  margin  was  16.8%  and  15.9%  in  the
years  ended  December  31,  2018  and  2017,  respectively.  Our  GAAP  and  non-GAAP  operating  margin
increased  in  the  year  ended  December  31,  2018  despite  significant  unfavorable  foreign  currency
translation  effects.

Interest  and  Other  Income  (Expense),  Net

Interest  and  other  income  (expense),  net  during  the  year  ended  December  31,  2018  was  ($17.7)

million,  compared  to  ($21.7)  million  for  the  year  ended  December  31,  2017.

During  the  year  ended  December  31,  2018,  the  major  components  within  interest  and  other
income  (expense),  net  were  net  interest  expense  of  $11.4  million,  realized  and  unrealized  losses  on
foreign  currency  denominated  transactions  of  $3.0  million  and  $3.9  million  related  to  pension  plan
expenses.

During  the  year  ended  December  31,  2017,  the  major  components  within  interest  and  other
income  (expense),  net  were  net  interest  expense  of  $14.6  million,  realized  and  unrealized  losses  on
foreign  currency  denominated  transactions  of  $5.5  million  and  $4.8  million  related  to  pension  plan
expenses,  partially  offset  by  $2.1  million  of  proceeds  from  a  cargo  insurance  settlement  and  a  gain  on
acquisition  of  $0.6  million.

The  2017  interest  and  other  income  (expense),  net  amounts  have  been  revised  to  reflect  the

adoption  of  ASU  2017-07  related  to  the  reclassification  of  certain  pension  costs.

Income  Tax  Provision

The  income  tax  provision  in  the  years  ended  December  31,  2018  and  2017  was  $63.7  million  and

$117.5  million,  respectively,  representing  effective  tax  rates  of  26.0%  and  59.4%,  respectively.  The
decrease  in  our  effective  tax  rate  for  the  year  ended  December  31,  2018,  compared  to  2017,  was
primarily  attributable  to  the  absence  of  U.S.  tax  reform  related  charges  in  2017.  Our  tax  rate  may
change  over  time  as  the  amount  and  mix  of  jurisdictional  income  changes.

Net  Income  Attributable  to  Noncontrolling  Interests  and  Redeemable  Noncontrolling  Interest

Net  income  attributable  to  noncontrolling  interests  and  redeemable  noncontrolling  interest  for  the

year  ended  December  31,  2018  was  $1.3  million  compared  to  $1.7  million  for  the  year  ended
December  31,  2017.

Net  Income  Attributable  to  Bruker  Corporation

Our  net  income  attributable  to  Bruker  Corporation  for  the  year  ended  December  31,  2018  was

$179.7  million,  or  $1.14  per  diluted  share,  compared  to  net  income  of  $78.6  million,  or  $0.49  per
diluted  share,  for  2017.  The  increase  for  the  year  ended  December  31,  2018  was  primarily  driven  by
higher  revenues,  operational  improvements  and  the  absence  of  U.S.  tax  reform  related  charges  that
were  incurred  in  2017,  as  noted  above.

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Segment  Results

Revenue

The  following  table  presents  revenue,  change  in  revenue,  and  revenue  growth  by  reportable

segment  for  the  years  ended  December  31,  2018  and  2017  (dollars  in  millions):

BSI  Life  Science . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
BSI  NANO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
BEST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Eliminations  (a) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2018

2017

Dollar  Change

$1,138.9
568.1
194.8
(6.2)
$1,895.6

$1,070.9
513.0
191.2
(9.2)
$1,765.9

$ 68.0
55.1
3.6
3.0
$129.7

Percentage
Change

6.3%
10.7%
1.9%

7.3%

(a) Represents  product  and  service  revenue  between  reportable  segments.

The  BSI  Life  Science  Segment  revenue  increased  by  $68.0  million  to  $1,138.9  million  for  the  year

ended  December  31,  2018,  compared  to  $1,070.9  million  for  the  year  ended  December  31,  2017.  The
Bruker  BioSpin  Group  revenue  increase  was  primarily  attributable  to  the  strong  performance  in
biopharma,  clinical  research,  applied  and  aftermarket  businesses.  The  Bruker  CALID  Group  revenue
increase  was  primarily  the  result  of  strong  performance  in  the  microbiology,  life  science  mass
spectrometry  and  FTIR/NIR  molecular  spectroscopy  businesses,  together  with  contributions  from  our
recent  microbiology  and  diagnostics  acquisitions.  The  strong  performance  in  our  mass  spectrometry  and
molecular  spectroscopy  businesses  was  offset  in  part  by  a  decline  in  revenue  for  CBRNE  products.

The  BSI  NANO  Segment  revenue  increased  by  $55.1  million  to  $568.1  million  for  the  year  ended

December  31,  2018,  compared  to  $513.0  million  for  the  year  ended  December  31,  2017.  The  revenue
increase  was  primarily  driven  by  solid  performance  in  academic  and  industrial  materials  research
markets  for  our  X-Ray,  nano  surfaces  and  nano  analysis  tools,  partially  offset  by  lower  revenue  from
semiconductor  metrology  markets.  The  BSI  NANO  Segment  also  benefited  from  contributions  from
recent  acquisitions,  mainly  Anasys  Instruments  and  JPK  Instruments

BEST  Segment  revenue  increased  by  $3.6  million  to  $194.8  million  for  the  year  ended

December  31,  2018,  compared  to  $191.2  million  for  the  year  ended  December  31,  2017.  The  modest
increase  in  revenue  in  the  year  ended  December  31,  2018  over  the  prior  year  was  due  to  a  $5.0  million
favorable  foreign  currency  translation  effect  caused  by  the  fluctuation  of  the  U.S.  Dollar  versus  the
Euro.

Operating  Income

The  following  table  presents  operating  income  and  operating  margins  on  revenue  by  reportable

segment  for  the  years  ended  December  31,  2018  and  2017  (dollars  in  millions):

2018

2017

Operating
Income

Percentage  of
Segment  Revenue

Operating
Income

Percentage  of
Segment  Revenue

BSI  Life  Science . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
BSI  NANO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
BEST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Corporate,  eliminations  and  other  (a) . . . . . . . .
Total  operating  income . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

$244.0
48.4
14.5
(44.5)
$262.4

21.4%
8.5%
7.4%

13.8%

$212.2
24.3
7.4
(24.4)
$219.5

19.8%
4.7%
3.9%

12.4%

(a) Represents  corporate  costs  and  eliminations  not  allocated  to  the  reportable  segments.

Our  operating  margin  increased  primarily  because  of  the  gross  profit  and  operational

improvements  noted  above.

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LIQUIDITY  AND  CAPITAL  RESOURCES

We  anticipate  that  our  existing  cash  and  credit  facilities  will  be  sufficient  to  support  our  operating

and  investing  needs  for  at  least  the  next  twelve  months.  Our  future  cash  requirements  could  be  affected
by  acquisitions  that  we  may  complete,  repurchases  of  our  common  stock,  or  the  payment  of  dividends
in  the  future.  Historically,  we  have  financed  our  growth  and  liquidity  needs  through  cash  flow
generation  and  a  combination  of  debt  financings  and  issuances  of  common  stock.  In  the  future,  there
are  no  assurances  that  we  will  continue  to  generate  cash  flow  from  operations  or  that  additional
financing  alternatives  will  be  available  to  us,  if  required,  or  if  available,  will  be  obtained  on  terms
favorable  to  us.

During  the  year  ended  December  31,  2019,  net  cash  provided  by  operating  activities  was

$213.4  million,  resulting  primarily  from  consolidated  net  income  adjusted  for  non-cash  items  of
$287.9  million,  offset  by  a  net  decrease  in  operating  assets  and  liabilities,  net  of  acquisitions  and
divestitures,  of  $74.5  million.  The  decrease  in  operating  assets  and  liabilities,  net  of  acquisitions  and
divestitures,  for  the  year  ended  December  31,  2019  was  primarily  caused  by  an  increase  in  inventory
build  for  2020  orders.

During  the  year  ended  December  31,  2018,  net  cash  provided  by  operating  activities  was

$239.7  million,  resulting  primarily  from  consolidated  net  income  adjusted  for  non-cash  items  of
$281.9  million,  offset  by  a  net  decrease  in  operating  assets  and  liabilities,  net  of  acquisitions  and
divestitures,  of  $42.2  million.  The  decrease  in  operating  assets  and  liabilities,  net  of  acquisitions  and
divestitures,  for  the  year  ended  December  31,  2018  was  primarily  caused  by  an  increase  in  accounts
receivable  caused  by  proportionately  higher  sales  late  in  the  fourth  quarter  of  2018  and  inventory  build
for  2019  orders,  which  were  offset  in  part  by  cash  received  from  customer  advances.

During  the  year  ended  December  31,  2019,  net  cash  used  in  investing  activities  was  $158.4  million,
compared  to  net  cash  used  in  investing  activities  of  $123.4  million  during  the  year  ended  December  31,
2018.  The  increase  in  cash  used  in  investing  activities  during  the  year  ended  December  31,  2019  was
primarily  attributable  to  net  cash  paid  for  acquisitions  of  $90.0  million,  net  capital  expenditures  of
$62.0  million  and  the  purchase  of  short-term  investments  of  $6.4  million.

During  the  year  ended  December  31,  2018,  net  cash  used  in  investing  activities  was  $123.4  million,
compared  to  net  cash  used  in  investing  activities  of  $30.2  million  during  the  year  ended  December  31,
2017.  The  increase  in  cash  used  in  investing  activities  during  the  year  ended  December  31,  2018  was
primarily  attributable  to  net  cash  paid  for  acquisitions  of  $191.6  million  and  net  capital  expenditures  of
$48.8  million.  These  activities  were  offset,  in  part,  by  net  cash  proceeds  of  short-term  investments  of
$117.0  million.

We  expect  capital  expenditures  in  2020  to  be  approximately  $100.0  million.

During  the  year  ended  December  31,  2019,  net  cash  provided  by  financing  activities  was
$300.0  million,  compared  to  net  cash  used  in  financing  activities  of  $112.4  million  during  the  year
ended  December  31,  2018.  Cash  provided  by  financing  activities  during  the  year  ended  December  31,
2019  was  primarily  caused  by  $597.9  million  of  new  debt  borrowings,  described  below,  offset  in  part  by
$361.9  million  of  repayments  under  revolving  lines  of  credit.  Other  cash  uses  were  $142.3  million  used
for  the  repurchase  of  common  shares,  $25.0  million  for  the  payment  of  dividends  and  $15.0  million
repayment  on  the  2012  Note  Purchase  Agreement.  Other  cash  sources  borrowings  of  $250.6  million
under  the  revolving  lines  of  credit  and  $10.9  million  of  proceeds  from  the  issuance  of  common  stock  in
connection  with  stock  option  exercises.

On  December  11,  2019,  we  entered  into  (1)  a  new  revolving  credit  agreement  to  establish  a  new
revolving  credit  facility  in  the  aggregate  principal  amount  of  $600  million;  (2)  a  term  loan  agreement  to
establish  a  new  term  loan  facility  in  the  aggregate  principal  amount  of  $300  million;  and  (3)  a  note
purchase  agreement  to  issue  and  sell  CHF  297  million  aggregate  principal  amount  of  1.01%  senior

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notes  due  December  11,  2029.  Floating  interest  rates  under  the  term  loan  were  simultaneously  fixed
through  cross-currency  and  interest  rate  swap  agreements  into  Euro  ($150  million)  and  Swiss  Franc
($150  million)  rates  carrying  average  effective  interest  rates  of  0.94%  and  hedge  our  net  investment  in
our  Euro  and  Swiss  Franc  denominated  net  assets.  The  new  revolving  credit  agreement  replaced  our
$500  million  five-year  revolving  credit  agreement  established  on  October  27,  2015,  that  was  terminated
on  December  11,  2019.  In  addition,  we  designated  our  CHF  297  million  senior  notes  as  a  hedge  in  our
net  investment  in  our  Swiss  Franc  denominated  net  assets.  Proceeds  from  this  financing  were  used  to
repay  the  outstanding  borrowings  under  our  prior  2015  revolving  credit  facility  and  we  intend  to  use
the  remaining  proceeds  for  general  corporate  purposes  and  to  support  corporate  strategic  objectives.
During  December  2019,  we  entered  into  U.S.  Dollar  to  Euro  cross-currency  swaps  on  our  existing  2012
private  placement  notes  of  $105  million  4.31%  Series  2012A  Senior  Notes,  Tranche  C,  due  January  18,
2022,  and  the  existing  $100  million  4.46%  Series  2012A  Senior  Notes,  Tranche  D,  due  January  18,  2024,
resulting  in  an  average  effective  interest  rate  of  2.25%  on  these  instruments.  The  cross-currency  swaps
hedge  our  net  investment  in  our  Euro  denominated  net  assets.  As  a  result  of  entering  into  these
interest  rate  and  cross  currency  swap  agreements,  we  reduced  our  interest  expense  by  $0.6  million
during  the  year  ended  December  31,  2019.  We  anticipate  these  swap  agreements  will  lower  net  interest
expense  in  future  years.

As  of  December  31,  2019,  we  have  entered  into  several  cross-currency  and  interest  rate  swap
agreements  with  a  notional  value  of  $150  million  of  U.S.  Dollar  to  Swiss  Franc  and  a  notional  value  of
$355  million  of  U.S.  Dollar  to  Euro  to  hedge  the  variability  in  the  movement  of  foreign  currency
exchange  rates  on  portions  of  our  Euro  and  Swiss  Franc  denominated  net  asset  investments.  As  a  result
of  entering  into  these  agreements,  we  lowered  our  net  interest  expense  by  $0.6  million  during  2019.  We
anticipate  these  swap  agreements  will  lower  net  interest  expense  by  approximately  $8.8  million  in  2020,
$8.8  million  in  2021  and  $4.8  million  in  2022.

During  the  year  ended  December  31,  2018,  net  cash  used  in  financing  activities  was  $112.4  million,
compared  to  net  cash  used  in  financing  activities  of  $159.0  million  during  the  year  ended  December  31,
2017.  Cash  used  in  financing  activities  during  the  year  ended  December  31,  2018  was  primarily  caused
by  $218.1  million  of  repayments  under  revolving  lines  of  credit  and  $25.1  million  used  for  the  payment
of  dividends.  These  cash  uses  were  partially  offset  by  borrowings  of  $129.4  million  under  the  revolving
lines  of  credit  and  $9.4  million  of  proceeds  from  the  issuance  of  common  stock  in  connection  with
stock  option  exercises.

In  May  2019,  our  Board  of  Directors  approved  the  Repurchase  Program  under  which  repurchases
of  common  stock  in  the  amount  of  up  to  $300.0  million  were  authorized  to  occur  from  time  to  time,  in
amounts,  at  prices,  and  at  such  times  as  we  deem  appropriate,  subject  to  market  conditions,  legal
requirements  and  other  considerations.  In  2019,  we  repurchased  3,323,104  shares  of  common  stock  with
an  aggregate  cost  of  approximately  $142.3  million  under  the  2019  Repurchase  Program.  The  remaining
authorization  as  of  March  20,  2020  is  $157.7  million.  We  intend  to  fund  any  additional  repurchases
from  cash  on  hand,  future  cash  flows  from  operations  and  available  borrowings  under  our  revolving
credit  facility.  The  repurchased  shares  are  reflected  within  Treasury  stock  in  the  accompanying
consolidated  balance  sheet  at  December  31,  2019.

Cash,  cash  equivalents  and  short-term  investments  at  December  31,  2019  and  2018  totaled

$684.9  million  and  $322.4  million,  respectively,  of  which  $301.1  million  and  $280.9  million,  respectively,
related  to  cash,  cash  equivalents  and  short-term  investments  held  outside  of  the  U.S.  in  our  foreign
subsidiaries,  most  significantly  in  the  Netherlands  and  Switzerland.

At  December  31,  2019  and  in  accordance  with  the  2017  Tax  Act,  we  recorded  state  and  foreign
withholding  taxes,  as  well  as  subsequent  foreign  currency  translations  on  these  withholding  taxes  as  they
are  an  obligation  of  the  parent  company,  on  the  cash  and  liquid  assets  portion  of  the  unremitted
earnings  and  profits  (E&P)  of  foreign  subsidiaries  expected  to  be  repatriated  from  our  foreign

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subsidiaries  to  the  United  States.  We  continue  to  be  indefinitely  reinvested  in  the  amount  of
$477  million  of  non-cash  E&P  that  is  subject  to  the  2017  Tax  Act  deemed  repatriation.  If  this  E&P  is
ultimately  distributed  to  the  United  States  in  the  form  of  dividends  or  otherwise  we  would  likely  be
subject  to  additional  withholding  tax.  We  will  continue  to  evaluate  our  assertions  on  the  cumulative
historical  outside  basis  differences  in  our  foreign  subsidiaries  as  of  December  31,  2019.  The  amount  of
unrecognized  deferred  withholding  taxes  on  the  undistributed  E&P  was  $58  million  at  December  31,
2019.

As  of  December  31,  2019,  we  had  approximately  $38.8  million  of  net  operating  loss  carryforwards
available  to  reduce  state  taxable  income  that  are  expected  to  expire  at  various  times  beginning  in  2020;
approximately  $82.7  million  of  net  operating  losses  available  to  reduce  German  federal  income  and
trade  taxes  that  are  carried  forward  indefinitely  and  $13.2  million  of  other  foreign  net  operating  losses
that  are  expected  to  expire  at  various  times  beginning  in  2020.  We  also  had  U.S.  state  research  and
development  tax  credits  of  $7.7  million.  Utilization  of  these  credits  and  state  net  operating  losses  may
be  subject  to  annual  limitations  due  to  the  ownership  percentage  change  limitations  provided  by  the
Internal  Revenue  Code  Section  382  and  similar  state  provisions.  In  the  event  of  a  deemed  change  in
control  under  Internal  Revenue  Code  Section  382,  an  annual  limitation  on  the  utilization  of  net
operating  losses  and  credits  may  result  in  the  expiration  of  all  or  a  portion  of  the  net  operating  loss
and  credit  carryforwards.

Uncertain  tax  contingencies  are  positions  taken  or  expected  to  be  taken  on  an  income  tax  return

that  may  result  in  additional  payments  to  tax  authorities.  If  a  tax  authority  agrees  with  the  tax  position
taken  or  expected  to  be  taken  or  the  applicable  statute  of  limitations  expires,  then  additional  payments
will  not  be  necessary.

At  December  31,  2019  and  2018  we  had  the  following  debt  outstanding  (dollars  in  millions):

US  Dollar  revolving  loan  under  the  2015  Credit  Agreement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
US  Dollar  notes  under  the  2012  Note  Purchase  Agreement
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
CHF  Dollar  notes  under  the  2019  Note  Purchase  Agreement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
US  Dollar  notes  under  the  2019  Term  Loan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Unamortized  debt  issuance  costs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Other  revolving  loans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Capital  lease  obligations  and  other  loans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2019

2018

$ — $111.6
220.0
—
—
(0.5)
2.9
7.1

205.0
306.8
300.0
(2.6)
—
4.1

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Total  debt
Current  portion  of  long-term  debt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

813.3
(0.5)

341.1
(18.5)

Total  long-term  debt,  less  current  portion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

$812.8

$322.6

There  was  no  amount  outstanding  under  the  2019  Credit  Agreement  as  of  December  31,  2019.

The  following  is  a  summary  of  the  maximum  commitments  and  the  net  amounts  available  to  us
under  the  2019  Credit  Agreement  and  other  lines  of  credit  with  various  financial  institutions  located
primarily  in  Germany  and  Switzerland  that  are  unsecured  and  typically  due  upon  demand  with  interest
payable  monthly,  at  December  31,  2019  (dollars  in  millions):

2019  Credit  Agreement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Other  lines  of  credit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Total  revolving  loans

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

$600.0
251.8

$851.8

$—
—

$—

$

0.2
143.0

$143.2

$599.8
108.8

$708.6

Total  Amount
Committed
by  Lenders

Outstanding
Borrowings

Outstanding
Letters
of  Credit

Total  Amount
Available

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As  of  December  31,  2019,  we  were  in  compliance  with  the  covenants,  as  defined  by  the  2012  Note

Purchase  Agreement,  2019  Credit  Agreement,  2019  Note  Purchase  Agreement  and  2019  Term  Loan.

The  following  table  summarizes  maturities  for  our  significant  financial  obligations  as  of

December  31,  2019  (dollars  in  millions):

Less  than  1
Year

1-3  Years

4-5  Years

More  than
5  Years

Contractual  Obligations

Other  long-term  debt,  including  current  portion .
Interest  payable  on  long-term  debt . . . . . . . . . . .
Unconditional  purchase  commitments  (1) . . . . . .
Acquisition-related  contingent  consideration  (2) .
Finance  lease  obligations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Operating  lease  liabiltiies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Redeemable  noncontrolling  interest
. . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2017  Tax  Act  impact
Pension  liabilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Uncertain  tax  contingencies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Total

$ 813.3
122.5
250.2
15.8
1.6
71.4
21.1
28.7
57.3
18.5

$

0.5
21.4
226.2
12.6
0.5
21.7
21.1
2.5
2.9
—

$112.8
38.5
23.5
3.2
0.9
25.8
—
10.7
7.2
4.5

$130.4
29.5
0.5
—
0.2
13.0
—
15.5
10.1
6.5

$1,400.4

$309.4

$227.1

$205.7

$569.6
33.1
—
—
—
10.9
—
—
37.1
7.5

$658.2

(1) Unconditional  purchase  commitments  include  agreements  to  purchase  goods,  services,  or  fixed

assets  that  are  enforceable  and  legally  binding  and  that  specify  all  significant  terms,  including:  fixed
or  minimum  quantities  to  be  purchased;  fixed,  minimum  or  variable  price  provisions;  and  the
approximate  timing  of  the  transaction.  Purchase  commitments  exclude  agreements  that  are
cancellable  at  any  time  without  penalty.

(2) Acquisition-related  contingent  considerations  represents  the  estimated  fair  value  of  future

payments  to  the  former  shareholders  of  applicable  acquired  companies  based  on  achieving  annual
revenue  and  gross  margin  targets  in  certain  years  as  specified  in  the  purchase  and  sale  agreements.

CRITICAL  ACCOUNTING  POLICIES  AND  ESTIMATES

This  discussion  and  analysis  of  our  financial  condition  and  results  of  operations  is  based  upon  our
consolidated  financial  statements,  which  have  been  prepared  in  accordance  with  accounting  principles
generally  accepted  in  the  United  States  of  America,  or  U.S.  GAAP.  The  preparation  of  these  financial
statements  requires  that  we  make  estimates  and  assumptions  that  affect  the  reported  amounts  of  assets
and  liabilities  and  the  disclosure  of  contingent  assets  and  liabilities  at  the  date  of  the  financial
statements  and  reported  amounts  of  revenues  and  expenses  during  the  reporting  period.  On  an  ongoing
basis,  management  evaluates  its  estimates  and  judgments,  including  those  related  to:  revenue
recognition;  stock-based  compensation  expense;  restructuring  and  other  related  charges;  income  taxes,
including  the  recoverability  of  deferred  tax  assets;  allowances  for  doubtful  accounts;  inventory
reductions  for  excess  and  obsolete  inventories;  estimated  fair  values  of  long-lived  assets  used  to
measure  the  recoverability  of  long-lived  assets;  intangible  assets  and  goodwill;  expected  future  cash
flows  used  to  measure  the  recoverability  of  intangible  assets  and  long-lived  assets;  warranty  costs;
derivative  financial  instruments;  and  contingent  liabilities.  We  base  our  estimates  and  judgments  on  our
historical  experience,  current  market  and  economic  conditions,  industry  trends,  and  other  assumptions
that  we  believe  are  reasonable  and  form  the  basis  for  making  judgments  about  the  carrying  value  of
assets  and  liabilities  that  are  not  readily  apparent  from  other  sources.  Actual  results  could  differ  from
these  estimates.

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We  believe  the  following  critical  accounting  policies  and  estimates  to  be  both  those  most  important

to  the  portrayal  of  our  financial  position  and  results  of  operations  and  those  that  require  the  most
estimation  and  subjective  judgment.

Revenue  recognition.

2019  &  2018  Policy  under  ASC  606:

We  recognize  revenue  in  accordance  with  Accounting  Standards  Codification  606, Revenue  from

Contracts  with  Customers  (ASC  606).  The  key  elements  of  ASC  606  are:  1)  identifying  a  contract  with
the  customer;  2)  identifying  the  performance  obligations  in  the  contract;  3)  determining  the  transaction
price;  4)  allocating  the  transaction  price  to  the  performance  obligations  in  the  contract;  and
5)  recognizing  revenue  when  (or  as)  each  performance  obligation  is  satisfied.

We  recognize  revenue  from  systems  sales  upon  transfer  of  control  in  an  amount  that  reflects  the
consideration  we  expect  to  receive.  Transfer  of  control  generally  occurs  upon  shipment,  or  for  certain
systems,  based  upon  customer  acceptance  for  a  system  once  delivered  and  installed  at  a  customer
facility.  For  systems  that  include  customer-specific  acceptance  criteria,  we  are  required  to  assess  when  it
can  demonstrate  the  acceptance  criteria  has  been  met,  which  generally  is  upon  successful  factory
acceptance  testing  or  customer  acceptance  and  evidence  of  installation.  For  systems  that  require
installation  and  where  system  revenue  is  recognized  upon  shipment,  the  standalone  selling  price  of
installation  is  deferred  until  customer  acceptance.

When  products  are  sold  through  an  independent  distributor  or  a  strategic  distribution  partner,  we

recognize  the  system  sale  upon  transfer  of  control  which  is  typically  on  shipment.  When  we  are
responsible  for  installation,  the  standalone  selling  price  of  installation  is  deferred  until  customer
acceptance.  Our  distributors  do  not  have  price  protection  rights  or  rights  of  return;  however,  our
products  are  typically  warranted  to  be  free  from  defect  for  a  period  of  one  year.

For  contracts  that  include  multiple  performance  obligations,  the  transaction  price  is  allocated  to
each  distinct  performance  obligation  based  on  the  relative  standalone  selling  prices  of  the  goods  and
services  being  provided  to  the  customer.  Our  best  evidence  of  standalone  selling  price  is  its  normal
selling  pricing  and  discounting  practices  for  the  specific  product  or  service  when  sold  on  a  standalone
basis.  Alternatively,  we  may  determine  standalone  selling  price  using  an  expected  cost  plus  a  margin
approach.

We  analyze  our  selling  prices  used  in  the  allocation  of  the  transaction  price,  at  a  minimum,  on  an
annual  basis.  Selling  prices  will  be  analyzed  more  frequently  if  a  significant  change  in  our  business  or
other  factors  necessitate  more  frequent  analysis  or  we  experience  significant  variances  in  our  selling
prices.

Revenue  from  accessories  and  parts  is  generally  recognized  based  on  shipment.  Service  revenue  is

recognized  as  the  services  are  performed  or  ratably  over  the  contractual  obligation  and  includes
maintenance  contracts,  extended  warranties,  training,  application  support  and  on-demand  services.

For  performance  obligations  recognized  over  time,  revenue  is  measured  by  progress  toward
completion  of  the  performance  obligation  that  reflects  the  transfer  of  control.  In  particular,  we  have
certain  contracts  recognized  over  time  for  which  we  apply  the  cost-to-cost  method  based  on  costs
incurred  to  date  relative  to  the  total  estimated  costs  for  the  contract  upon  completion.  Application  of
the  cost-to-cost  method  requires  us  to  make  reasonable  estimates  of  the  extent  of  progress  toward
completion  and  the  total  costs  we  will  incur.  Losses  are  recorded  immediately  when  we  estimate  that
contracts  will  ultimately  result  in  a  loss.  Changes  in  the  estimates  could  affect  the  timing  of  revenue
recognition.

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We  include  costs  incurred  in  connection  with  shipping  and  handling  of  products  within  selling,

general  and  administrative  costs.  Amounts  billed  to  customers  in  connection  with  these  costs  are
included  in  total  revenues.  When  control  of  the  goods  transfers  prior  to  the  completion  of  our
obligation  to  ship  the  products  to  our  customers,  we  have  elected  the  practical  expedient  to  account  for
the  shipping  services  as  a  fulfillment  cost.  We  expense  incremental  costs  of  obtaining  a  contract  as  and
when  incurred  if  the  expected  amortization  period  is  one  year  or  less  or  the  amount  is  immaterial.  We
exclude  from  the  transaction  price  all  taxes  assessed  by  a  governmental  authority  on  revenue-producing
transactions  that  are  collected  by  us  from  a  customer.

We  require  an  advance  deposit  based  on  the  terms  and  conditions  of  contracts  with  customers  for
many  of  our  contracts.  Typically,  revenue  is  recognized  within  one  year  of  receiving  an  advance  deposit.
We  do  not  have  any  material  payment  terms  that  extend  beyond  one  year.  For  contracts  where  an
advance  payment  is  received  greater  than  one  year  from  expected  revenue  recognition,  or  a  portion  of
the  payment  due  extends  beyond  one  year,  we  determined  it  does  not  constitute  a  significant  financing
component.  There  is  minimal  variable  consideration  included  in  the  transaction  price  of  our  contracts.

Other  revenues  are  primarily  comprised  of  development  arrangements  recognized  on  a

cost-plus-fixed-fee  basis  and  licensing  arrangements  recognized  either  when  the  licenses  are  provided  or
ratably  over  the  contract  term  depending  on  the  nature  of  the  arrangement.

Contract  Assets  and  Liabilities

Contract  assets  represent  unbilled  receivables  when  revenue  recognized  exceeds  the  amount  billed

to  the  customer,  and  the  right  to  payment  is  not  just  subject  to  the  passage  of  time.  Contract  assets
typically  result  from  system  revenue  recorded  where  a  portion  of  the  transaction  price  is  not  billable
until  a  future  event,  such  as  customer  acceptance,  or  from  contracts  recognized  on  a  cost-to-cost  or
cost-plus-fixed-fee  basis  as  revenue  exceeds  the  amount  billed  to  the  customer.  Amounts  may  not
exceed  their  net  realizable  value.  Contract  assets  are  generally  classified  as  current.

Contract  liabilities  consist  of  customer  advances,  deferred  revenue  and  billings  in  excess  of  revenue
from  contracts  recognized  on  a  cost-to-cost  or  cost-plus-fixed-fee  basis.  Contract  liabilities  are  classified
as  current  or  long-term  based  on  the  timing  of  when  we  expect  to  recognize  revenue.  Contract  assets
and  liabilities  are  reported  in  a  net  position  on  a  contract-by-contract  basis  at  the  end  of  each  reporting
period.

2017  Policy  under  ASC  605:

We  recognize  revenue  from  system  sales  when  persuasive  evidence  of  an  arrangement  exists,  the

price  is  fixed  or  determinable,  title  and  risk  of  loss  has  been  transferred  to  the  customer,  and
collectability  of  the  resulting  receivable  is  reasonably  assured.  Title  and  risk  of  loss  generally  transfers
upon  shipment,  or  for  certain  systems,  based  upon  customer  acceptance  for  a  system  that  has  been
delivered  to  the  customer  and  installed  at  a  customer  facility.  For  systems  that  include  customer-specific
acceptance  criteria,  we  are  required  to  assess  when  we  can  demonstrate  the  acceptance  criteria  has
been  met,  which  generally  is  upon  successful  factory  acceptance  testing  or  customer  acceptance  and
evidence  of  installation.

When  products  are  sold  through  an  independent  distributor  or  a  strategic  distribution  partner  who
assumes  responsibility  for  installation,  we  recognize  the  system  sale  when  the  product  has  been  shipped
and  title  and  risk  of  loss  have  been  transferred  to  the  distributor.  Our  distributors  do  not  have  price
protection  rights  or  rights  of  return;  however,  our  products  are  typically  warranted  to  be  free  from
defect  for  a  period  of  one  year.  Revenue  is  deferred  until  cash  is  received  when  collectability  is  not
reasonably  assured  or  when  the  price  is  not  fixed  or  determinable.

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For  transactions  that  include  multiple  elements,  arrangement  consideration  is  allocated  to  each

element  using  the  fair  value  hierarchy  as  required  by  ASU  No.  2009-13.  We  limit  the  amount  of
revenue  recognized  for  delivered  elements  to  the  amount  that  is  not  contingent  on  the  future  delivery
of  products  or  services,  future  performance  obligations,  or  subject  to  customer-specific  return  or  refund
privileges.

We  determine  the  fair  value  of  products  and  services  based  upon  vendor  specific  objective

evidence  (VSOE).  We  determine  VSOE  based  on  normal  selling  pricing  and  discounting  practices  for
the  specific  product  or  service  when  sold  on  a  stand-alone  basis.  In  determining  VSOE,  our  policy
requires  a  substantial  majority  of  selling  prices  for  a  product  or  service  to  be  within  a  reasonably
narrow  range.  We  also  consider  the  class  of  customer,  method  of  distribution  and  the  geographies  into
which  products  and  services  are  being  sold  when  determining  VSOE.

If  VSOE  cannot  be  established,  we  attempt  to  establish  the  selling  price  based  on  third-party
evidence  (TPE).  VSOE  cannot  be  established  in  instances  where  a  product  or  service  has  not  been  sold
separately,  stand-alone  sales  are  too  infrequent  or  product  pricing  is  not  within  a  sufficiently  narrow
range.  TPE  is  determined  based  on  competitor  prices  for  similar  deliverables  when  sold  separately.

When  we  cannot  determine  VSOE  or  TPE,  we  use  estimated  selling  price  (ESP)  in  our  allocation

of  arrangement  consideration.  The  objective  of  ESP  is  to  determine  the  price  at  which  we  would
typically  transact  a  stand-alone  sale  of  the  product  or  service.  ESP  is  determined  by  considering  a
number  of  factors  including  our  pricing  policies,  internal  costs  and  gross  profit  objectives,  method  of
distribution,  market  research  and  information,  recent  technological  trends,  competitive  landscape  and
geographies.  We  analyze  the  selling  prices  used  in  our  allocation  of  arrangement  consideration,  at  a
minimum,  on  an  annual  basis.  Selling  prices  will  be  analyzed  more  frequently  if  a  significant  change  in
our  business  occurs  or  other  factors  necessitate  more  frequent  analysis,  or  if  we  experience  significant
variances  in  our  selling  prices.

Revenue  from  accessories  and  consumable  parts  is  generally  recognized  upon  shipping  terms.
Service  revenue  is  recognized  as  the  services  are  performed  or  ratably  over  the  contractual  obligation
and  includes  maintenance  contracts,  extended  warranty,  training,  application  support  and  on-demand
services.

We  also  have  contracts  for  which  we  apply  the  percentage-of-completion  model  and  completed
contract  model  of  revenue  recognition.  Application  of  the  percentage-of-completion  method  requires  us
to  make  reasonable  estimates  of  the  extent  of  progress  toward  completion  of  the  contract  and  the  total
costs  we  will  incur  under  the  contract  and  losses  are  recorded  immediately  when  we  estimate  that
contracts  will  ultimately  result  in  a  loss.  Changes  in  the  estimates  could  affect  the  timing  of  revenue
recognition.

Other  revenues  are  primarily  comprised  of  development  arrangements  recognized  on  a

cost-plus-fixed-fee  basis  and  licensing  arrangements  recognized  ratably  over  the  term  of  the  related
contracts.

Income  taxes. The  determination  of  income  tax  expense  requires  us  to  make  certain  estimates  and
judgments  concerning  the  annual  effective  tax  rate,  the  calculation  of  deferred  tax  assets  and  liabilities,
the  forecasted  profitability  of  our  subsidiaries  in  certain  geographic  jurisdictions,  as  well  as  the
deductions,  carryforwards  and  credits  that  are  available  to  reduce  taxable  income.  Deferred  tax  assets
and  liabilities  arise  from  differences  in  the  timing  of  the  recognition  of  revenue  and  expenses  for
financial  statement  and  tax  purposes.  Deferred  tax  assets  and  liabilities  are  measured  using  the  tax
rates  in  effect  for  the  year  in  which  these  temporary  differences  are  expected  to  be  settled.  We  estimate
the  degree  to  which  tax  assets  and  loss  carryforwards  will  result  in  a  benefit  based  on  expected
profitability  by  tax  jurisdiction,  and  we  provide  a  valuation  allowance  for  tax  assets  and  loss
carryforwards  that  we  believe  will  more  likely  than  not  go  unused.  If  it  becomes  more  likely  than  not

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that  a  tax  asset  or  loss  carryforward  will  be  used  for  which  a  valuation  allowance  has  been  provided,  we
reverse  the  related  valuation  allowance.  If  our  actual  future  taxable  income  by  tax  jurisdiction  differs
from  estimates,  additional  allowances  or  reversals  of  a  valuation  allowance  may  be  necessary.  In
addition,  we  only  recognize  benefits  for  tax  positions  that  we  believe  are  more  likely  than  not  of  being
sustained  upon  review  by  a  taxing  authority  with  knowledge  of  all  relevant  information.  We  reevaluate
our  uncertain  tax  positions  on  a  quarterly  basis  and  any  changes  to  these  positions  as  a  result  of  tax
audits,  tax  laws  or  other  facts  and  circumstances  could  result  in  additional  charges  or  credits  to
operations.  The  expiration  of  statutes  of  limitations  affecting  estimates  made  for  uncertain  tax  positions
can  cause  higher  earnings.

On  December  22,  2017  (Enactment  Date),  the  President  of  the  United  States  signed  tax  reform
legislation  (2017  Tax  Act),  which  enacted  a  wide  range  of  changes  to  the  U.S.  corporate  income  tax
system,  many  of  which  differ  significantly  from  the  provisions  of  the  previous  U.S.  tax  law.  We  have
completed  the  assessment  of  the  tax  effects  associated  with  the  enactment  of  the  2017  Tax  Act.
Changes  in  the  tax  rates  and  laws  are  accounted  for  in  the  period  of  enactment.

Inventories.

Inventories  are  stated  at  the  lower  of  cost  and  net  realizable  value,  with  costs

determined  by  the  first-in,  first-out  method  for  a  majority  of  subsidiaries  and  by  average  cost  for
certain  other  subsidiaries.  We  record  provisions  to  account  for  excess  and  obsolete  inventory  to  reflect
the  expected  non-saleable  or  non-refundable  inventory  based  on  an  evaluation  of  slow  moving  products
or  products  no  longer  offered  for  sale.  Inventories  also  include  demonstration  units  located  in  our
demonstration  laboratories  or  installed  at  the  sites  of  potential  customers.  We  consider  our
demonstration  units  to  be  available  for  sale  and  have  a  history  of  selling  these  demonstration  units.  We
reduce  the  carrying  value  of  demonstration  inventories  for  differences  between  cost  and  estimated  net
realizable  value,  taking  into  consideration  usage  in  the  preceding  twelve  months,  expected  demand,
technological  obsolescence  and  other  information  including  the  physical  condition  of  the  unit.  If
ultimate  usage  or  demand  varies  significantly  from  expected  usage  or  demand,  additional  write-downs
may  be  required,  resulting  in  additional  charges  to  operations.

Goodwill,  other  intangible  assets  and  other  long-lived  assets. We  evaluate  goodwill  and  other

indefinite  lived  intangible  assets  for  impairment  annually  and  when  events  occur  or  circumstances
change.  We  test  goodwill  for  impairment  at  the  reporting  unit  level,  which  is  the  operating  segment  or
one  level  below  an  operating  segment.  Under  U.S.  GAAP,  we  have  the  option  of  performing  a
qualitative  assessment  to  determine  whether  further  impairment  testing  is  necessary  before  performing
a  two-step  quantitative  assessment.  The  qualitative  assessment  requires  significant  judgments  about
macro-economic  conditions  including  the  entity’s  operating  environment;  its  industry  and  other  market
considerations;  entity-specific  events  related  to  financial  performance  or  loss  of  key  personnel;  and
other  events  that  could  impact  the  reporting  unit.  If,  as  a  result  of  our  qualitative  assessment,  it  is
more-likely-than-not  that  the  fair  value  of  a  reporting  unit  is  less  than  its  carrying  amount,  the
quantitative  impairment  test  will  be  required.  Otherwise,  no  further  testing  is  required.  If  a  quantitative
impairment  test  is  performed,  the  first  step  involves  comparing  the  fair  values  of  the  applicable
reporting  units  with  their  aggregate  carrying  values,  including  goodwill.  We  generally  determine  the  fair
value  of  our  reporting  units  using  a  weighting  of  both  the  market  approach  and  the  income  approach
methodologies.  The  income  approach  valuation  methodology  includes  discounted  cash  flow  estimates.
Estimating  the  fair  value  of  the  reporting  units  requires  significant  judgment  about  the  future  cash
flows.  If  the  carrying  amount  of  a  reporting  unit  exceeds  the  fair  value  of  the  reporting  unit,  we
perform  the  second  step  of  the  goodwill  impairment  test  to  measure  the  amount  of  the  impairment.  In
the  second  step  of  the  goodwill  impairment  test,  we  compare  the  implied  fair  value  of  the  reporting
unit’s  goodwill  with  the  carrying  value  of  that  goodwill.  At  December  31,  2019,  we  performed  our
annual  goodwill  and  indefinite-lived  intangible  impairment  evaluation  using  a  qualitative  and
quantitative  impairment  test  and  concluded  the  fair  values  of  each  of  our  reporting  units  were
significantly  greater  than  their  carrying  amounts,  and  therefore,  no  additional  impairment  was  required.

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We  also  review  definite-lived  intangible  assets  and  other  long-lived  assets  when  indications  of
potential  impairment  exist.  Should  the  fair  value  of  our  long-lived  assets  decline  because  of  reduced
operating  performance,  market  declines  or  other  indicators  of  an  impairment,  a  charge  to  operations
for  impairment  may  be  necessary.

Business  Combinations. We  account  for  business  combinations  under  the  acquisition  method  of
accounting.  Accordingly,  at  the  date  of  each  acquisition,  we  measure  the  fair  value  of  all  identifiable
assets  acquired  (including  intangible  assets),  liabilities  assumed  and  any  remaining  noncontrolling
interests  and  allocates  the  amounts  paid  to  all  items  measured.  The  fair  value  of  identifiable  intangible
assets  acquired  are  based  on  valuations  that  use  information  and  assumptions  determined  by
management  and  which  consider  management’s  best  estimates  of  inputs  and  assumptions  that  a  market
participant  would  use.

RECENT  ACCOUNTING  PRONOUNCEMENTS

Information  regarding  recent  accounting  standard  changes  and  developments  is  incorporated  by
reference  from  Part  II,  Item  8,  Financial  Statements  and  Supplementary  Data,  of  this  document  and
should  be  considered  an  integral  part  of  this  Item  7.  See  Note  23  in  the  Notes  to  the  Consolidated
Financial  Statements  for  recently  adopted  and  issued  accounting  standards.

ITEM  7A QUANTITATIVE  AND  QUALITATIVE  DISCLOSURES  ABOUT  MARKET  RISK

We  are  potentially  exposed  to  market  risks  associated  with  changes  in  foreign  currency  translation

rates,  interest  rates  and  commodity  prices.  We  selectively  use  financial  instruments  to  reduce  these
risks.  All  transactions  related  to  risk  management  techniques  are  authorized  and  executed  pursuant  to
our  policies  and  procedures.  Analytical  techniques  used  to  manage  and  monitor  foreign  currency
translation  and  interest  rate  risk  include  market  valuations  and  sensitivity  analysis.

We  have  estimated  our  market  risk  exposure  using  sensitivity  analysis.  To  test  the  sensitivity  of  our
market  risk  exposure,  we  have  estimated  the  changes  in  fair  value  of  market  risk  sensitive  instruments
assuming  a  hypothetical  10  percent  adverse  change  in  market  prices  or  rates.  The  results  of  the
sensitivity  analyses  are  summarized  below.

Impact  of  Foreign  Currencies

We  generate  a  substantial  portion  of  our  revenues  in  international  markets,  principally  Germany
and  other  countries  in  the  European  Union,  Switzerland  and  Japan,  which  exposes  our  operations  to
the  risk  of  exchange  rate  fluctuations.  The  impact  of  currency  exchange  rate  movement  can  be  positive
or  negative  in  any  period.  Our  costs  related  to  sales  in  foreign  currencies  are  largely  denominated  in
the  same  respective  currencies,  limiting  our  transaction  risk  exposure.  However,  for  foreign  currency
denominated  sales  in  certain  regions,  such  as  Japan,  where  we  do  not  incur  significant  costs
denominated  in  Japanese  Yen,  we  are  more  exposed  to  the  impact  of  foreign  currency  fluctuations.  For
sales  not  denominated  in  U.S.  Dollars,  if  there  is  an  increase  in  the  rate  at  which  a  foreign  currency  is
exchanged  for  U.S.  Dollars,  it  will  require  more  of  the  foreign  currency  to  equal  a  specified  amount  of
U.S.  Dollars  than  before  the  rate  increase.  In  such  cases,  if  we  price  our  products  in  the  foreign
currency,  we  will  receive  less  in  U.S.  Dollars  than  we  would  have  received  before  the  rate  increase  went
into  effect.  If  we  price  our  products  in  U.S.  Dollars  and  competitors  price  their  products  in  local
currency,  an  increase  in  the  relative  strength  of  the  U.S.  Dollar  could  result  in  our  prices  not  being

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competitive  in  a  market  where  business  is  transacted  in  the  local  currency.  In  the  years  ended
December  31,  2019  and  2018  our  revenue  by  geography  was  as  follows  (dollars  in  millions):

United  States . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Europe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Asia  Pacific . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rest  of  world . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2019

2018

Percentage  of
Revenue

Revenue

Percentage  of
Revenue

25.6% $ 489.4
701.3
34.7%
549.2
31.4%
155.7
8.3%

25.8%
37.0%
29.0%
8.2%

Revenue

$ 529.8
718.8
651.0
173.0

Total  revenue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

$2,072.6

100.0% $1,895.6

100.0%

Changes  in  foreign  currency  exchange  rates  decreased  our  revenue  by  approximately  2.7%  in  the

year  ended  December  31,  2019  and  increased  our  revenue  by  approximately  1.4%  in  the  year  ended
December  31,  2018.

Assets  and  liabilities  of  our  foreign  subsidiaries,  where  the  functional  currency  is  the  local
currency,  are  translated  into  U.S.  Dollars  using  year-end  exchange  rates,  or  historical  rates,  as
appropriate.  Revenues  and  expenses  of  foreign  subsidiaries  are  translated  at  the  average  exchange  rates
in  effect  during  the  year.  Adjustments  resulting  from  financial  statement  translations  are  included  as  a
separate  component  of  shareholders’  equity.  In  the  years  ended  December  31,  2019  and  2018,  we
recorded  net  losses  from  currency  translation  adjustments  of  $20.0  million  and  $25.5  million,
respectively.  A  10%  depreciation  in  functional  currencies,  relative  to  the  U.S.  Dollar,  at  December  31,
2019,  would  have  resulted  in  a  reduction  of  shareholders’  equity  of  approximately  $188.6  million.

Gains  and  losses  resulting  from  foreign  currency  transactions  are  reported  in  interest  and  other

income  (expense),  net  in  the  consolidated  statements  of  income  and  comprehensive  income.  Our
foreign  currency  translation  losses,  net  were  $3.3  million  and  $3.0  million  for  years  ended  December  31,
2019  and  2018,  respectively.

The  impact  of  currency  exchange  rate  movement  can  be  positive  or  negative  in  any  period.  We
periodically  enter  into  foreign  currency  contracts  in  order  to  minimize  the  volatility  that  fluctuations  in
currency  translation  have  on  our  monetary  transactions.  Under  these  arrangements,  we  typically  agree
to  purchase  a  fixed  amount  of  a  foreign  currency  in  exchange  for  a  fixed  amount  of  U.S.  Dollars  or
other  currencies  on  specified  dates  with  maturities  of  less  than  twelve  months,  with  some  agreements
extending  to  longer  periods.  These  transactions  do  not  qualify  for  hedge  accounting  and,  accordingly,
the  instrument  is  recorded  at  fair  value  with  the  corresponding  gains  and  losses  recorded  in  the
consolidated  statements  of  income  and  comprehensive  income.

As  of  December  31,  2019,  we  have  entered  into  several  cross-currency  and  interest  rate  swap
agreements  with  a  notional  value  of  $150  million  of  U.S.  Dollar  to  Swiss  Franc  and  a  notional  value  of
$355  million  of  U.S.  Dollar  to  Euro  to  hedge  the  variability  in  the  movement  of  foreign  currency
exchange  rates  on  portions  of  our  Euro  and  Swiss  Franc  denominated  net  asset  investments.  Under  the
U.S.  GAAP  hedge  accounting  guidance,  changes  in  fair  value  of  the  derivative  that  relates  to  changes
in  the  foreign  currency  spot  rate  are  recorded  in  the  currency  translation  adjustment  in  comprehensive
income  (loss)  and  remain  in  accumulated  comprehensive  income  (loss)  in  stockholders’  equity  until  the
sale  or  substantial  liquidation  of  the  foreign  operation.  The  difference  between  the  interest  rate
received  and  paid  under  the  interest  rate  cross-currency  swap  derivative  agreement  is  recorded  in
interest  income  in  the  statement  of  income.

At  December  31,  2019  and  2018,  we  had  foreign  currency  contracts  and  cross-currency  and  interest
rate  swap  agreements  with  notional  amounts  aggregating  $579.4  million  and  $102.4  million,  respectively.

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At  December  31,  2019  and  2018,  we  had  the  following  notional  amounts  outstanding  under  foreign
currency  contracts  (in  millions):

Notional
Amount  in  Buy
Currency

Sell

Maturity

Dollars

Assets

Liabilities

Amount  in  U.S. Fair  Value  of Fair  Value  of

Notional

Buy

December  31,  2019:
Forward  Currency
Contracts  (1):
Euro . . . . . . . . . . .
Swiss  Francs . . . . . .
Swiss  Francs . . . . . .
Swedish  Krona . . . .
Swiss  Francs . . . . . .
Singapore  Dollar . . .
Singapore  Dollar . . .
Great  Britain  Pound
Euro . . . . . . . . . . .

Cross-Currency  and

Interest  Rate  Swap
Agreements  (2):
U.S.  Dollars . . . . . .
U.S.  Dollars . . . . . .
U.S.  Dollars . . . . . .

18.0
7.8
11.0
26.9
9.4
4.2
2.7
7.7
6.4

U.S.  Dollars
U.S.  Dollars
Euro
Swiss  Francs
Japanese  Yen
U.S.  Dollars
Euro
Euro
Great  Britain  Pound February

January  2020
January  2020
January  2020
January  2020
January  2020
January  2020
January  2020
January  2020

2020  to
January  2021

January  2022
January  2024
December
2024
December
2026

105.0
100.0
150.0

Euro
Euro
Euro

U.S.  Dollars . . . . . .

150.0

Swiss  Francs

December  31,  2018:
Forward  Currency
Contracts  (1):
Euro . . . . . . . . . . .
U.S.  Dollars . . . . . .
Swiss  Francs . . . . . .
U.S.  Dollars . . . . . .
Swiss  Francs . . . . . .
U.S.  Dollars . . . . . .
Singapore  Dollar . . .
Chinese  Renminbi . .
Great  Britain  Pound
Euro . . . . . . . . . . .

25.4
8.5
11.1
2.1
10.4
1.5
4.3
41.1
15.4
6.9

January  2019
U.S.  Dollars
January  2019
Euro
January  2019
U.S.  Dollars
January  2019
Swiss  Francs
April  2019
Japanese  Yen
January  2019
Canadian  Dollars
January  2019
U.S.  Dollars
January  2019
U.S.  Dollars
January  2019
Euro
Great  Britain  Pound May  2019  to
October  2020

$ 20.1
7.9
11.3
2.8
9.5
3.1
2.0
10.0
7.7

105.0
100.0
150.0

150.0

$0.1
0.2
0.1
0.1
0.2
—
—
0.2
—

—
—
—

—

$ —
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
0.4

1.2
1.3
1.9

2.4

$579.4

$0.9

$7.2

$ 31.1
8.6
11.3
2.1
10.8
1.5
3.1
5.9
20.0
8.0

$102.4

$ —
—
—
—
—
—
—
0.1
—
0.1

$0.2

$2.1
0.1
—
—
0.2
—
—
—
0.4
—

$2.8

(1) Derivatives  not  designated  as  accounting  hedges.

(2) Derivatives  designated  as  accounting  hedges.

Based  on  the  contractual  maturities  of  these  contracts  and  exchange  rates  as  of  December  31,
2019,  we  anticipate  that  these  contracts  will  result  in  net  cash  outflows  of  $6.3  million  in  2020.  At
December  31,  2019,  assuming  all  other  variables  are  constant,  if  the  U.S.  Dollar  weakened  by  10%,  the
market  value  of  our  foreign  currency  contracts  would  have  increased  by  approximately  $2.8  million  and

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if  the  U.S.  Dollar  strengthened  by  10%,  the  market  value  of  our  foreign  currency  contracts  would  have
decreased  by  approximately  $2.8  million.

We  will  continue  to  evaluate  our  currency  risks  and  in  the  future  may  utilize  foreign  currency

contracts  more  frequently  as  part  of  a  transactional  hedging  program.

Impact  of  Interest  Rates

We  regularly  invest  excess  cash  in  short-term  investments  that  are  subject  to  changes  in  interest

rates.  We  believe  that  the  market  risk  arising  from  holding  these  financial  instruments  is  minimal
because  of  our  policy  of  investing  in  short-term  financial  instruments  issued  by  highly  rated  financial
institutions.

Our  exposure  related  to  adverse  movements  in  interest  rates  is  derived  primarily  from  outstanding
floating  rate  debt  instruments  that  are  indexed  to  short-term  market  rates.  We  currently  have  a  higher
level  of  fixed  rate  debt  than  variable  rate  debt,  which  limits  the  exposure  to  adverse  movements  in
interest  rates.

Impact  of  Commodity  Prices

We  are  exposed  to  certain  commodity  risks  associated  with  prices  for  various  raw  materials.  The

prices  of  copper  and  certain  other  raw  materials,  particularly  niobium-tin,  used  to  manufacture
superconductors  have  increased  significantly  over  the  last  decade.  Copper  and  niobium-tin  are  the  main
components  of  low  temperature  superconductors  and  continued  commodity  price  increases  for  copper
and  niobium,  as  well  as  other  raw  materials,  may  negatively  affect  our  profitability.  Periodically,  we
enter  into  commodity  forward  purchase  contracts  to  minimize  the  volatility  that  fluctuations  in  the  price
of  copper  have  on  our  sales  of  these  products.  At  December  31,  2019  and  2018,  we  had  fixed  price
commodity  contracts  with  notional  amounts  aggregating  $5.6  million  and  $6.8  million,  respectively.  The
fair  value  of  the  fixed  price  commodity  contracts  at  December  31,  2019  and  2018  was  $0.3  million  and
($0.5)  million,  respectively.  We  will  continue  to  evaluate  our  commodity  risks  and  may  utilize
commodity  forward  purchase  contracts  more  frequently  in  the  future.

Inflation

We  do  not  believe  inflation  had  a  material  impact  on  our  business  or  operating  results  during  any

of  the  periods  presented.

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ITEM  8 FINANCIAL  STATEMENTS  AND  SUPPLEMENTARY  DATA

Index  of  Consolidated  Financial  Statements

Report  of  Independent  Registered  Public  Accounting  Firm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Consolidated  Balance  Sheets  as  of  December  31,  2019  and  2018 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Consolidated  Statements  of  Income  and  Comprehensive  Income  for  the  years  ended

December  31,  2019,  2018  and  2017 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Consolidated  Statements  of  Redeemable  Noncontrolling  Interest  and  Shareholders’  Equity  for

the  years  ended  December  31,  2019,  2018  and  2017 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Consolidated  Statements  of  Cash  Flows  for  the  years  ended  December  31,  2019,  2018  and  2017 .

Notes  to  Consolidated  Financial  Statements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Report  of  Independent  Registered  Public  Accounting  Firm

To  the  Board  of  Directors  and  Shareholders  of  Bruker  Corporation

Opinions  on  the  Financial  Statements  and  Internal  Control  over  Financial  Reporting

We  have  audited  the  accompanying  consolidated  balance  sheets  of  Bruker  Corporation  and  its

subsidiaries  (the  ‘‘Company’’)  as  of  December  31,  2019  and  2018,  and  the  related  consolidated
statements  of  income  and  comprehensive  income,  of  redeemable  noncontrolling  interest  and
shareholders’  equity  and  of  cash  flows  for  each  of  the  three  years  in  the  period  ended  December  31,
2019,  including  the  related  notes  (collectively  referred  to  as  the  ‘‘consolidated  financial  statements’’).
We  also  have  audited  the  Company’s  internal  control  over  financial  reporting  as  of  December  31,  2019,
based  on  criteria  established  in  Internal  Control—Integrated  Framework  (2013)  issued  by  the  Committee
of  Sponsoring  Organizations  of  the  Treadway  Commission  (COSO).

In  our  opinion,  the  consolidated  financial  statements  referred  to  above  present  fairly,  in  all
material  respects,  the  financial  position  of  the  Company  as  of  December  31,  2019  and  2018,  and  the
results  of  its  operations  and  its  cash  flows  for  each  of  the  three  years  in  the  period  ended
December  31,  2019  in  conformity  with  accounting  principles  generally  accepted  in  the  United  States  of
America.  Also  in  our  opinion,  the  Company  did  not  maintain,  in  all  material  respects,  effective  internal
control  over  financial  reporting  as  of  December  31,  2019,  based  on  criteria  established  in  Internal
Control—Integrated  Framework  (2013)  issued  by  the  COSO  because  the  following  material  weaknesses
in  internal  control  over  financial  reporting  existed  as  of  that  date.  The  Company  (i)  did  not  design  and
maintain  an  effective  control  environment  commensurate  with  its  financial  reporting  requirements  due
to  an  insufficient  complement  of  personnel  in  the  Company’s  corporate  tax  department  and  a  US
subsidiary.  This  material  weakness  contributed  to  additional  material  weaknesses,  as  the  Company  did
not  maintain  effective  internal  control  (ii)  over  the  accounting  for  income  taxes,  and  (iii)  over  the
accounting  for  revenue  at  a  US  subsidiary  of  the  Company.

A  material  weakness  is  a  deficiency,  or  a  combination  of  deficiencies,  in  internal  control  over
financial  reporting,  such  that  there  is  a  reasonable  possibility  that  a  material  misstatement  of  the
annual  or  interim  financial  statements  will  not  be  prevented  or  detected  on  a  timely  basis.  The  material
weaknesses  referred  to  above  are  described  in  Management’s  Report  on  Internal  Control  over  Financial
Reporting  appearing  under  Item  9A.  We  considered  these  material  weaknesses  in  determining  the
nature,  timing,  and  extent  of  audit  tests  applied  in  our  audit  of  the  2019  consolidated  financial
statements,  and  our  opinion  regarding  the  effectiveness  of  the  Company’s  internal  control  over  financial
reporting  does  not  affect  our  opinion  on  those  consolidated  financial  statements.

Change  in  Accounting  Principle

As  discussed  in  Note  15  to  the  consolidated  financial  statements,  the  Company  changed  the

manner  in  which  it  accounts  for  leases  in  2019.

Basis  for  Opinions

The  Company’s  management  is  responsible  for  these  consolidated  financial  statements,  for

maintaining  effective  internal  control  over  financial  reporting,  and  for  its  assessment  of  the
effectiveness  of  internal  control  over  financial  reporting,  included  in  management’s  report  referred  to
above.  Our  responsibility  is  to  express  opinions  on  the  Company’s  consolidated  financial  statements  and
on  the  Company’s  internal  control  over  financial  reporting  based  on  our  audits.  We  are  a  public
accounting  firm  registered  with  the  Public  Company  Accounting  Oversight  Board  (United  States)
(PCAOB)  and  are  required  to  be  independent  with  respect  to  the  Company  in  accordance  with  the
U.S.  federal  securities  laws  and  the  applicable  rules  and  regulations  of  the  Securities  and  Exchange
Commission  and  the  PCAOB.

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We  conducted  our  audits  in  accordance  with  the  standards  of  the  PCAOB.  Those  standards  require

that  we  plan  and  perform  the  audits  to  obtain  reasonable  assurance  about  whether  the  consolidated
financial  statements  are  free  of  material  misstatement,  whether  due  to  error  or  fraud,  and  whether
effective  internal  control  over  financial  reporting  was  maintained  in  all  material  respects.

Our  audits  of  the  consolidated  financial  statements  included  performing  procedures  to  assess  the
risks  of  material  misstatement  of  the  consolidated  financial  statements,  whether  due  to  error  or  fraud,
and  performing  procedures  that  respond  to  those  risks.  Such  procedures  included  examining,  on  a  test
basis,  evidence  regarding  the  amounts  and  disclosures  in  the  consolidated  financial  statements.  Our
audits  also  included  evaluating  the  accounting  principles  used  and  significant  estimates  made  by
management,  as  well  as  evaluating  the  overall  presentation  of  the  consolidated  financial  statements.
Our  audit  of  internal  control  over  financial  reporting  included  obtaining  an  understanding  of  internal
control  over  financial  reporting,  assessing  the  risk  that  a  material  weakness  exists,  and  testing  and
evaluating  the  design  and  operating  effectiveness  of  internal  control  based  on  the  assessed  risk.  Our
audits  also  included  performing  such  other  procedures  as  we  considered  necessary  in  the  circumstances.
We  believe  that  our  audits  provide  a  reasonable  basis  for  our  opinions.

As  described  in  Management’s  Report  on  Internal  Control  over  Financial  Reporting,  management
has  excluded  Arxspan,  LLC,  Rave,  LLC,  PMOD  Technologies  GmbH,  and  Magnettech  GmbH  from  its
assessment  of  internal  control  over  financial  reporting  as  of  December  31,  2019  because  they  were
acquired  by  the  Company  in  purchase  business  combinations  during  2019.  We  have  also  excluded
Arxspan,  LLC,  Rave,  LLC,  PMOD  Technologies  GmbH  and  Magnettech  GmbH  from  our  audit  of
internal  control  over  financial  reporting.  Arxspan,  LLC,  Rave,  LLC,  PMOD  Technologies  GmbH,  and
Magnettech  GmbH  are  wholly-owned  subsidiaries  whose  total  assets  and  total  revenues  excluded  from
management’s  assessment  and  our  audit  of  internal  control  over  financial  reporting  collectively
represent  1.1%  and  1.9%,  respectively,  of  the  related  consolidated  financial  statement  amounts  as  of
and  for  the  year  ended  December  31,  2019.

Definition  and  Limitations  of  Internal  Control  over  Financial  Reporting

A  company’s  internal  control  over  financial  reporting  is  a  process  designed  to  provide  reasonable

assurance  regarding  the  reliability  of  financial  reporting  and  the  preparation  of  financial  statements  for
external  purposes  in  accordance  with  generally  accepted  accounting  principles.  A  company’s  internal
control  over  financial  reporting  includes  those  policies  and  procedures  that  (i)  pertain  to  the
maintenance  of  records  that,  in  reasonable  detail,  accurately  and  fairly  reflect  the  transactions  and
dispositions  of  the  assets  of  the  company;  (ii)  provide  reasonable  assurance  that  transactions  are
recorded  as  necessary  to  permit  preparation  of  financial  statements  in  accordance  with  generally
accepted  accounting  principles,  and  that  receipts  and  expenditures  of  the  company  are  being  made  only
in  accordance  with  authorizations  of  management  and  directors  of  the  company;  and  (iii)  provide
reasonable  assurance  regarding  prevention  or  timely  detection  of  unauthorized  acquisition,  use,  or
disposition  of  the  company’s  assets  that  could  have  a  material  effect  on  the  financial  statements.

Because  of  its  inherent  limitations,  internal  control  over  financial  reporting  may  not  prevent  or

detect  misstatements.  Also,  projections  of  any  evaluation  of  effectiveness  to  future  periods  are  subject
to  the  risk  that  controls  may  become  inadequate  because  of  changes  in  conditions,  or  that  the  degree
of  compliance  with  the  policies  or  procedures  may  deteriorate.

Critical  Audit  Matters

The  critical  audit  matter  communicated  below  is  a  matter  arising  from  the  current  period  audit  of

the  consolidated  financial  statements  that  was  communicated  or  required  to  be  communicated  to  the
audit  committee  and  that  (i)  relates  to  accounts  or  disclosures  that  are  material  to  the  consolidated
financial  statements  and  (ii)  involved  our  especially  challenging,  subjective,  or  complex  judgments.  The

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communication  of  critical  audit  matters  does  not  alter  in  any  way  our  opinion  on  the  consolidated
financial  statements,  taken  as  a  whole,  and  we  are  not,  by  communicating  the  critical  audit  matter
below,  providing  a  separate  opinion  on  the  critical  audit  matter  or  on  the  accounts  or  disclosures  to
which  it  relates.

Goodwill  Impairment  Assessment—Reporting  Unit  in  BSI  NANO  Segment

As  described  in  Notes  2  and  9  to  the  consolidated  financial  statements,  the  Company’s

consolidated  goodwill  balance  was  $293.0  million  as  of  December  31,  2019,  $208.5  million  of  which
relates  to  the  BSI  NANO  segment.  Management  evaluates  goodwill  for  impairment  on  an  annual  basis,
or  on  an  interim  basis  when  events  or  changes  in  circumstances  indicate  that  the  carrying  value  may
not  be  recoverable.  Management  tests  goodwill  for  impairment  at  the  reporting  unit  level,  which  is  the
operating  segment  or  one  level  below  an  operating  segment.  Management  determines  fair  value  of
reporting  units  using  a  weighting  of  both  the  market  and  the  income  methodologies.  In  assessing  the
recoverability  of  goodwill,  management  must  make  assumptions  regarding  the  estimated  future  cash
flows,  including  the  forecasted  revenue  growth,  projected  gross  margin  and  the  discount  rate  to
determine  the  fair  value.  If  the  carrying  amount  of  a  reporting  unit  exceeds  the  fair  value  of  the
reporting  unit,  management  performs  the  second  step  of  the  goodwill  impairment  test  to  measure  the
amount  of  the  impairment.  In  the  second  step  of  the  goodwill  impairment  test  management  compares
the  implied  fair  value  of  the  reporting  unit’s  goodwill  with  the  carrying  value  of  that  goodwill.

The  principal  considerations  for  our  determination  that  performing  procedures  relating  to  the
goodwill  impairment  assessment  of  a  reporting  unit  in  the  BSI  NANO  segment  is  a  critical  audit  matter
are  there  was  significant  judgment  by  management  when  developing  the  fair  value  measurement  of  the
reporting  unit.  This  in  turn  led  to  a  high  degree  of  auditor  judgment,  subjectivity,  and  effort  in
performing  procedures  to  evaluate  audit  evidence  related  to  management’s  estimated  future  cash  flows,
including  the  forecasted  revenue  growth,  projected  gross  margin  and  the  discount  rate.  The  audit  effort
also  involved  the  use  of  professionals  with  specialized  skill  and  knowledge  to  assist  in  performing  these
procedures  and  evaluating  the  audit  evidence  obtained.

Addressing  the  matter  involved  performing  procedures  and  evaluating  audit  evidence  in  connection

with  forming  our  overall  opinion  on  the  consolidated  financial  statements.  These  procedures  included
testing  the  effectiveness  of  controls  relating  to  management’s  annual  goodwill  impairment  assessment,
including  controls  over  the  valuation  of  the  Company’s  reporting  units.  These  procedures  also  included,
among  others,  testing  management’s  process  for  developing  the  fair  value  estimate;  evaluating  the
appropriateness  of  using  a  weighting  of  both  the  market  and  income  methodologies;  testing  the
completeness,  accuracy,  and  relevance  of  underlying  data  used  in  the  methodologies;  and  evaluating  the
significant  assumptions  used  by  management,  including  the  forecasted  revenue  growth,  projected  gross
margin  and  the  discount  rate.  Evaluating  management’s  assumptions  related  to  the  forecasted  revenue
growth,  projected  gross  margin  and  the  discount  rate  involved  evaluating  whether  the  assumptions  used
by  management  were  reasonable  considering  (i)  the  current  and  past  performance  of  the  reporting  unit,
(ii)  the  consistency  with  external  market  and  industry  data,  and  (iii)  whether  these  assumptions  were
consistent  with  evidence  obtained  in  other  areas  of  the  audit.  Professionals  with  specialized  skill  and
knowledge  were  used  to  assist  in  the  evaluation  of  the  Company’s  methodology  and  certain  significant
assumptions,  including  the  discount  rate.

/s/  PricewaterhouseCoopers  LLP
Boston,  Massachusetts
March  27,  2020

We  have  served  as  the  Company’s  auditor  since  2016.

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CONSOLIDATED  BALANCE  SHEETS

(Dollars  in  millions,  except  share  and  per  share  data)

December  31,

2019

2018

Current  assets:

ASSETS

Cash  and  cash  equivalents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Short-term  investments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Accounts  receivable,  net
Inventories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Other  current  assets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

$ 678.3 $ 322.4
—
357.2
509.6
115.1

6.6
362.2
577.2
172.0

Total  current  assets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1,796.3

1,304.3

Property,  plant  and  equipment,  net . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Goodwill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Intangible  assets,  net
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Operating  lease  assets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Deferred  tax  assets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Other  long-term  assets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

306.1
293.0
233.2
65.6
60.5
16.8

270.6
275.7
218.7
—
50.9
8.4

Total  assets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

$2,771.5 $2,128.6

LIABILITIES,  REDEEMABLE  NONCONTROLLING  INTEREST  AND  SHAREHOLDERS’

Current  liabilities:

EQUITY

Current  portion  of  long-term  debt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Accounts  payable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Customer  advances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Other  current  liabilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Total  current  liabilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Long-term  debt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Long-term  deferred  revenue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Deferred  tax  liabilities
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Operating  lease  liabilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Accrued  pension . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Other  long-term  liabilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

$

0.5 $

118.4
137.9
388.8

645.6
812.8
42.8
48.8
47.0
122.4
113.9

18.5
104.5
124.4
351.9

599.3
322.6
38.3
51.1
—
90.5
99.1

Commitments  and  contingencies  (Note  15)

Redeemable  noncontrolling  interest

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

21.1

22.6

Shareholders’  equity:

Preferred  stock,  $0.01  par  value  5,000,000  shares  authorized,  none  issued  or  outstanding  at

December  31,  2019  and  2018 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Common  stock,  $0.01  par  value  260,000,000  shares  authorized,  173,502,375  and  172,634,220
shares  issued  and  154,155,798  and  156,609,340  outstanding  at  December  31,  2019  and
2018,  respectively . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Treasury  stock  at  cost,  19,346,577  and  16,024,880  shares  at  December  31,  2019  and  2018,

respectively . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Additional  paid-in  capital . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Retained  earnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Accumulated  other  comprehensive  (loss)  income . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Total  shareholders’  equity  attributable  to  Bruker  Corporation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Noncontrolling  interest  in  consolidated  subsidiaries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Total  shareholders’  equity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

—

—

1.7

1.7

(543.8)
199.7
1,274.7
(25.5)

(401.5)
176.9
1,102.5
17.0

906.8
10.3

917.1

896.6
8.5

905.1

Total  liabilities,  redeemable  noncontrolling  interest  and  shareholders’  equity . . . . . . . . . .

$2,771.5 $2,128.6

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

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CONSOLIDATED  STATEMENTS  OF  INCOME  AND  COMPREHENSIVE  INCOME

(Dollars  in  millions,  except  per  share  data)

Year  Ended  December  31,

2019

2018

2017

Product  revenue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Service  revenue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Other  revenue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

$1,744.7
322.4
5.5

$1,576.6
311.7
7.3

$1,479.5
278.2
8.2

Total  revenue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2,072.6

1,895.6

1,765.9

Cost  of  product  revenue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cost  of  service  revenue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cost  of  other  revenue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

878.5
198.3
0.5

Total  cost  of  revenue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1,077.3

Gross  profit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

995.3

Operating  expenses:
Selling,  general  and  administrative . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Research  and  development . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Other  charges,  net . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Total  operating  expenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Operating  income . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

500.2
187.7
6.5

694.4

300.9

801.1
193.4
1.1

995.6

900.0

444.7
173.4
19.5

637.6

262.4

787.7
160.8
1.4

949.9

816.0

415.2
161.6
19.7

596.5

219.5

Interest  and  other  income  (expense),  net

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

(20.5)

(17.7)

(21.7)

Income  before  income  taxes  and  noncontrolling  interest  in  consolidated

subsidiaries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Income  tax  provision . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Consolidated  net  income . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Net  income  attributable  to  noncontrolling  interest  in  consolidated  subsidiaries . . .

280.4
82.4

198.0
0.8

244.7
63.7

181.0
1.3

Net  income  attributable  to  Bruker  Corporation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

$ 197.2

$ 179.7

$

197.8
117.5

80.3
1.7

78.6

Net  income  per  common  share  attributable  to

Bruker  Corporation  shareholders:
Basic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Diluted . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

$
$

1.27
1.26

$
$

1.15
1.14

$
$

0.50
0.49

Weighted  average  common  shares  outstanding:

Basic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Diluted . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

155.2
156.6

156.2
157.2

158.1
159.1

Consolidated  net  income . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Foreign  currency  translation  (net  of  tax  of  $5.1  million,  $4.4  million  and

$ 198.0

$ 181.0

$

80.3

$4.0  million,  respectively)  adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

(20.0)

(25.5)

97.1

Pension  liability  adjustments  (net  of  tax  of  $6.3  million,  $3.8  million  and

$2.9  million,  respectively)

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Net  comprehensive  income . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Less:  Comprehensive  income  attributable  to  noncontrolling  interests . . . . . . . . . .
Less:  Comprehensive  income  attributable  to  redeemable  noncontrolling  interest . .

(23.0)

155.0
1.8
(1.5)

15.3

170.8
1.3
(0.2)

6.5

183.9
2.4
—

Comprehensive  income  attributable  to  Bruker  Corporation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

$ 154.7

$ 169.7

$ 181.5

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

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BRUKER  CORPORATION

CONSOLIDATED  STATEMENTS  OF  CASH  FLOWS

(Dollars  in  millions)

Cash  flows  from  operating  activities:
Consolidated  net  income . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Adjustments  to  reconcile  consolidated  net  income  to  cash  flows  from  operating  activities:

Depreciation  and  amortization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Stock-based  compensation  expense . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Deferred  income  taxes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Impairment  and  other  non-cash  expenses,  net . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Changes  in  operating  assets  and  liabilities,  net  of  acquisitions:

Accounts  receivable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Inventories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Accounts  payable  and  accrued  expenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Income  taxes  payable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Deferred  revenue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Customer  advances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Other  changes  in  operating  assets  and  liabilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Year  Ended  December  31,

2019

2018

2017

$ 198.0

$ 181.0

$ 80.3

75.6
9.6
(5.4)
10.1

(5.0)
(60.2)
15.9
13.1
7.3
4.2
(49.8)

64.9
11.3
(15.1)
39.8

(30.5)
(35.5)
5.0
4.0
7.1
3.5
4.2

63.9
11.0
28.2
11.6

(55.5)
(6.6)
33.7
5.2
4.0
(27.8)
6.4

Net  cash  provided  by  operating  activities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

213.4

239.7

154.4

Cash  flows  from  investing  activities:

Purchase  of  short-term  investments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Maturity  of  short-term  investments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cash  paid  for  acquisitions,  net  of  cash  acquired . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Purchases  of  property,  plant  and  equipment
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Proceeds  from  sales  of  property,  plant  and  equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

(6.4)
—
(90.0)
(73.0)
11.0

—
117.0
(191.6)
(49.2)
0.4

(118.5)
186.8
(66.3)
(43.7)
11.5

Net  cash  used  in  investing  activities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

(158.4)

(123.4)

(30.2)

Cash  flows  from  financing  activities:

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Proceeds  from  2019  Note  Purchase  Agreement
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Proceeds  from  2019  Term  Loan  Agreement
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Repayments  of  revolving  lines  of  credit
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Proceeds  from  revolving  lines  of  credit
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Repayment  of  2012  Note  Purchase  Agreement
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Repayment  of  other  debt,  net
Payment  of  deferred  financing  costs
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Proceeds  from  issuance  of  common  stock,  net . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Payment  of  contingent  consideration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Payment  of  dividends  to  common  stockholders
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Repurchase  of  common  stock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cash  payments  to  noncontrolling  interests

297.9
300.0
(361.9)
250.6
(15.0)
(4.6)
(4.4)
10.9
(6.2)
(25.0)
(142.3)
—

—
—
(218.1)
129.4
—
(4.8)
—
9.4
(2.3)
(25.1)
—
(0.9)

—
—
(130.0)
154.0
(20.0)
(0.9)
—
20.0
(3.5)
(25.4)
(152.2)
(1.0)

Net  cash  provided  by  (used  in)  financing  activities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

300.0

(112.4)

(159.0)

Effect  of  exchange  rate  changes  on  cash,  cash  equivalents  and  restricted  cash . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Net  change  in  cash,  cash  equivalents  and  restricted  cash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cash,  cash  equivalents  and  restricted  cash  at  beginning  of  year . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

0.6

355.6
326.3

(6.5)

17.8

(2.6)
328.9

(17.0)
345.9

Cash,  cash  equivalents  and  restricted  cash  at  end  of  year

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

$ 681.9

$ 326.3

$ 328.9

Supplemental  cash  flow  information:

Cash  paid  for  interest

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

$ 16.0

$ 11.7

$ 15.2

Cash  paid  for  taxes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

$ 61.3

$ 60.5

$ 53.1

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

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BRUKER  CORPORATION

NOTES  TO  CONSOLIDATED  FINANCIAL  STATEMENTS

Note  1—Description  of  Business

Bruker  Corporation,  together  with  its  consolidated  subsidiaries  (Bruker  or  the  Company),
develops,  manufactures  and  distributes  high-performance  scientific  instruments  and  analytical  and
diagnostic  solutions  that  enable  its  customers  to  explore  life  and  materials  at  microscopic,  molecular
and  cellular  levels.  Many  of  the  Company’s  products  are  used  to  detect,  measure  and  visualize
structural  characteristics  of  chemical,  biological  and  industrial  material  samples.  The  Company’s
products  address  the  rapidly  evolving  needs  of  a  diverse  array  of  customers  in  life  science  research,
pharmaceuticals,  biotechnology,  applied  markets,  cell  biology,  clinical  research,  microbiology,  in-vitro
diagnostics,  nanotechnology  and  materials  science  research.

The  Company  has  four  operating  segments,  Bruker  BioSpin  Group,  Bruker  CALID  Group,  Bruker

Scientific  Instruments  (BSI)  Nano  Segment  and  Bruker  Energy  &  Supercon  Technologies  (BEST).  The
Company  has  three  reportable  segments,  BSI  Life  Science  Segment,  BSI  NANO  Segment  and  BEST.

For  financial  reporting  purposes,  the  Bruker  BioSpin  Group  and  Bruker  CALID  Group  operating

segments  are  aggregated  into  the  reportable  BSI  Life  Science  Segment  because  each  has  similar
economic  characteristics,  production  processes,  service  offerings,  types  and  classes  of  customers,
methods  of  distribution  and  regulatory  environments.

Bruker  BioSpin—The  Bruker  BioSpin  Group  designs,  manufactures  and  distributes  enabling
life  science  tools  based  on  magnetic  resonance  technology.  Bruker  BioSpin  Group’s  revenues  are
generated  by  academic  and  government  research  customers,  pharmaceutical  and  biotechnology
companies  and  nonprofit  laboratories,  as  well  as  chemical,  food  and  beverage,  clinical  and  other
industrial  companies.

Bruker  CALID  (Chemicals,  Applied  Markets,  Life  Science,  In-Vitro  Diagnostics,  Detection)—The

Bruker  CALID  Group  designs,  manufactures  and  distributes  life  science  mass  spectrometry  and
ion  mobility  spectrometry  solutions,  analytical  and  process  analysis  instruments  and  solutions  based
on  infrared  and  Raman  molecular  spectroscopy  technologies  and  radiological/nuclear  detectors  for
Chemical,  Biological,  Radiological,  Nuclear  and  Explosive  (CBRNE)  detection.  Customers  of  the
Bruker  CALID  Group  include:  academic  institutions  and  medical  schools;  pharmaceutical,
biotechnology  and  diagnostics  companies;  contract  research  organizations;  nonprofit  and  for-profit
forensics  laboratories;  agriculture,  food  and  beverage  safety  laboratories;  environmental  and
clinical  microbiology  laboratories;  hospitals  and  government  departments  and  agencies.

The  BSI  NANO  Segment  designs,  manufactures  and  distributes  advanced  X-ray  instruments;
atomic  force  microscopy  instrumentation;  advanced  fluorescence  optical  microscopy  instruments;
analytical  tools  for  electron  microscopes  and  X-ray  metrology;  defect-detection  equipment  for
semiconductor  process  control;  handheld,  portable  and  mobile  X-ray  fluorescence  spectrometry
instruments;  and  spark  optical  emission  spectroscopy  systems.  Customers  of  the  BSI  NANO  Segment
include  academic  institutions,  governmental  customers,  nanotechnology  companies,  semiconductor
companies,  raw  material  manufacturers,  industrial  companies,  biotechnology  and  pharmaceutical
companies  and  other  businesses  involved  in  materials  analysis.

The  Company’s  BEST  reportable  segment  develops  and  manufactures  superconducting  and

non-superconducting  materials  and  devices  for  use  in  renewable  energy,  energy  infrastructure,
healthcare  and  ‘‘big  science’’  research.  The  segment  focuses  on  metallic  low  temperature
superconductors  for  use  in  magnetic  resonance  imaging,  nuclear  magnetic  resonance,  fusion  energy
research  and  other  applications.

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Note  2—Summary  of  Significant  Accounting  Policies

Principles  of  Consolidation

The  accompanying  consolidated  financial  statements  include  the  accounts  of  the  Company  and  all

majority  and  wholly-owned  subsidiaries.  All  intercompany  accounts  and  transactions  have  been
eliminated.

Noncontrolling  Interests

Noncontrolling  interests  represents  the  minority  shareholders’  proportionate  share  of  the
Company’s  majority-owned  subsidiaries.  The  portion  of  net  income  or  net  loss  attributable  to
non-controlling  interests  is  presented  as  net  income  attributable  to  noncontrolling  interests  in
consolidated  subsidiaries  in  the  consolidated  statements  of  income  and  comprehensive  income,  and  the
portion  of  other  comprehensive  income  of  these  subsidiaries  is  presented  in  the  consolidated  statements
of  shareholders’  equity.

Redeemable  Noncontrolling  Interests

The  Company  has  an  agreement  with  noncontrolling  interest  holders  that  provides  the  Company
with  the  right  to  purchase,  and  the  noncontrolling  interest  holders  with  the  right  to  sell,  their  remaining
minority  interest  at  a  contractually  defined  redemption  value.  These  rights  are  accelerated  in  certain
events.  As  the  redemption  is  contingently  redeemable  at  the  option  of  the  noncontrolling  interest
shareholders,  the  Company  classifies  the  carrying  amount  of  the  redeemable  noncontrolling  interest  in
the  mezzanine  section  on  the  consolidated  balance  sheet,  which  is  presented  above  the  equity  section
and  below  liabilities.  Subsequent  to  the  acquisition,  the  redeemable  noncontrolling  interest  is  measured
at  the  greater  of  the  amount  that  would  be  paid  if  settlement  occurred  as  of  the  balance  sheet  date
based  on  the  contractually  defined  redemption  value  and  its  carrying  amount  adjusted  for  net  income
(loss)  attributable  to  the  noncontrolling  interest.  Adjustments  to  the  carrying  value  of  the  redeemable
noncontrolling  interest  are  recorded  through  retained  earnings.

Business  Combinations

The  Company  accounts  for  business  combinations  under  the  acquisition  method  of  accounting.
Accordingly,  at  the  date  of  each  acquisition,  the  Company  measures  the  fair  value  of  all  identifiable
assets  acquired  (including  intangible  assets),  liabilities  assumed  and  any  remaining  noncontrolling
interests  and  allocates  the  amounts  paid  to  all  items  measured.  The  fair  value  of  identifiable  intangible
assets  acquired  are  based  on  valuations  that  use  information  and  assumptions  determined  by
management  and  which  consider  management’s  best  estimates  of  inputs  and  assumptions  that  a  market
participant  would  use.

Subsequent  Events

The  Company  has  evaluated  all  subsequent  events  and  determined  that  there  are  no  material
recognized  or  unrecognized  subsequent  events,  other  than  as  described  in  Note  24,  or  any  subsequent
events  required  to  be  mentioned  in  the  footnotes  to  the  consolidated  financial  statements.

Cash  and  Cash  Equivalents

Cash  and  cash  equivalents  primarily  include  cash  on  hand,  money  market  funds  and  time  deposits

with  original  maturities  of  three  months  or  less  at  the  date  of  acquisition.  Time  deposits  represent
amounts  on  deposit  in  banks  and  temporarily  invested  in  instruments  with  maturities  of  three  months
or  less  at  the  time  of  purchase.  Certain  of  these  investments  represent  deposits  which  are  not  insured

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by  the  FDIC  or  any  other  government  agency.  Cash  equivalents  are  carried  at  cost,  which  approximates
fair  value.

Short-term  Investments

Short-term  investments  represent  time  and  call  deposits  with  original  maturities  of  greater  than

three  months  at  the  date  of  acquisition.  Short-term  investments  are  classified  as  available-for-sale  and
are  reported  at  fair  value.  There  were  no  unrealized  gains  (losses)  recorded  as  of  December  31,  2019
and  2018,  as  cost  approximates  current  fair  value.  There  were  no  short-term  investments  held  by  the
Company  as  of  December  31,  2018.

Restricted  Cash

Restricted  cash  is  included  as  a  component  of  cash,  cash  equivalents,  and  restricted  cash  on  the

Company’s  consolidated  statement  of  cash  flows.  The  Company  has  certain  subsidiaries  that  are
required  by  local  laws  and  regulations  to  maintain  restricted  cash  balances  to  cover  future  employee
benefit  payments.  Restricted  cash  balances  are  classified  as  non-current  unless,  under  the  terms  of  the
applicable  agreements,  the  funds  will  be  released  from  restrictions  within  one  year  from  the  balance
sheet  date.  The  current  and  non-current  portion  of  restricted  cash  is  recorded  within  other  current
assets  and  other  long-term  assets,  respectively,  in  the  accompanying  consolidated  balance  sheets.

The  inclusion  of  restricted  cash  increased  the  balances  of  the  consolidated  statement  of  cash  flows

as  follows  (dollars  in  millions):

Beginning  Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ending  Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

$3.9
3.6

$3.9
3.9

$3.5
3.9

2019

2018

2017

Derivative  Financial  Instruments  and  Hedging  Activities

All  derivatives,  whether  designated  in  a  hedging  relationship  or  not,  are  recorded  on  the
consolidated  balance  sheets  at  fair  value.  The  accounting  for  changes  in  fair  value  of  a  derivative
instrument  depends  on  whether  it  has  been  designated  and  qualifies  as  part  of  a  hedging  relationship
and  further,  on  the  type  of  hedging  relationship.  For  those  derivative  instruments  that  are  designated
and  qualify  as  hedging  instruments,  the  Company  must  designate  the  hedging  instrument,  based  on  the
exposure  being  hedged,  as  a  fair  value  hedge,  cash  flow  hedge,  foreign  currency  hedge  or  a  hedge  of  a
net  investment  in  a  foreign  operation.  If  a  derivative  is  designated  as  a  hedge,  depending  on  the  nature
of  the  hedge,  changes  in  the  fair  value  of  the  derivative  are  either  offset  against  the  change  in  fair
value  of  the  hedged  item  through  earnings  or  recognized  in  other  comprehensive  income  until  the
hedged  item  is  recognized  in  earnings.  Derivatives  that  are  not  designated  as  hedges  are  recorded  at
fair  value  through  earnings.

Fair  Value  of  Financial  Instruments

The  Company  applies  the  following  hierarchy  to  determine  the  fair  value  of  financial  instruments,

which  prioritizes  the  inputs  used  to  measure  fair  value  into  three  levels  and  bases  the  categorization
within  the  hierarchy  upon  the  lowest  level  of  input  that  is  available  and  significant  to  the  fair  value
measurement.  The  levels  in  the  hierarchy  are  defined  as  follows:

(cid:127) Level  1: Inputs  to  the  valuation  methodology  are  quoted  prices  (unadjusted)  for  identical  assets

or  liabilities  in  active  markets.

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(cid:127) Level  2: Inputs  to  the  valuation  methodology  include  quoted  prices  for  similar  assets  and
liabilities  in  active  markets,  and  inputs  that  are  observable  for  the  asset  or  liability,  either
directly  or  indirectly,  for  substantially  the  full  term  of  the  financial  instrument.

(cid:127) Level  3: Inputs  to  the  valuation  methodology  are  unobservable  and  significant  to  the  fair  value

measurement.

The  valuation  techniques  that  may  be  used  by  the  Company  to  determine  the  fair  value  of  Level  2

and  Level  3  financial  instruments  are  the  market  approach,  the  income  approach  and  the  cost
approach.  The  market  approach  uses  prices  and  other  relevant  information  generated  by  market
transactions  involving  identical  or  comparable  assets  or  liabilities.  The  income  approach  uses  valuation
techniques  to  convert  future  amounts  to  a  single  present  value  based  on  current  market  expectations
about  those  future  amounts,  including  present  value  techniques,  option-pricing  models  and  the  excess
earnings  method.  The  cost  approach  is  based  on  the  amount  that  would  be  required  to  replace  the
service  capacity  of  an  asset  (replacement  cost).

The  Company’s  financial  instruments  consist  primarily  of  cash  equivalents,  short-term  investments,
restricted  cash,  derivative  instruments  consisting  of  forward  foreign  exchange  contracts,  cross-currency
interest  rate  swap  agreements,  commodity  contracts,  derivatives  embedded  in  certain  purchase  and  sale
contracts,  derivatives  embedded  within  noncontrolling  interests,  accounts  receivable,  accounts  payable,
contingent  consideration  and  long-term  debt.  The  carrying  amounts  of  the  Company’s  cash  equivalents,
short-term  investments  and  restricted  cash,  accounts  receivable,  borrowings  under  a  revolving  credit
agreement  and  accounts  payable  approximate  fair  value  because  of  their  short-term  nature.  Derivative
assets  and  liabilities  are  measured  at  fair  value  on  a  recurring  basis.  The  Company’s  long-term  debt
consists  principally  of  a  note  purchase  agreement  entered  into  in  2012  and  a  revolving  credit
agreement,  long  term  loan  agreement  and  note  purchase  agreement  entered  into  in  2019.

The  Company  has  evaluated  the  estimated  fair  value  of  financial  instruments  using  available
market  information  and  management’s  estimates.  The  use  of  different  market  assumptions  and/or
estimation  methodologies  could  have  a  significant  effect  on  the  estimated  fair  value  amounts.

Concentration  of  Credit  Risk

Financial  instruments  that  subject  the  Company  to  credit  risk  consist  of  cash,  cash  equivalents,
short-term  investments,  derivative  instruments,  accounts  receivables  and  restricted  cash.  The  risk  with
respect  to  cash,  cash  equivalents  and  short-term  investments  is  minimized  by  the  Company’s  policy  of
investing  in  short-term  financial  instruments  issued  by  highly-rated  financial  institutions.  The  risk  with
respect  to  derivative  instruments  is  minimized  by  the  Company’s  policy  of  entering  into  arrangements
with  highly-rated  financial  institutions.  The  risk  with  respect  to  accounts  receivables  is  minimized  by  the
creditworthiness  and  diversity  of  the  Company’s  customers.  The  Company  performs  periodic  credit
evaluations  of  its  customers’  financial  condition  and  generally  requires  an  advanced  deposit  for  a
portion  of  the  purchase  price.  Credit  losses  have  been  within  management’s  expectations  and  the
allowance  for  doubtful  accounts  totaled  $3.4  million  and  $3.8  million  as  of  December  31,  2019  and
2018,  respectively.  As  of  December  31,  2019  and  2018,  no  single  customer  represented  10%  or  more  of
the  Company’s  accounts  receivable.  For  the  years  ended  December  31,  2019,  2018  and  2017,  no  single
customer  represented  10%  or  more  of  the  Company’s  total  revenue.

Inventories

Components  of  inventory  include  raw  materials,  work-in-process,  demonstration  units  and  finished

goods.  Demonstration  units  include  systems  which  are  located  in  the  Company’s  demonstration
laboratories  or  installed  at  the  sites  of  potential  customers  and  are  considered  available  for  sale.
Finished  goods  include  in-transit  systems  that  have  been  shipped  to  the  Company’s  customers,  but  not
yet  installed  and  accepted  by  the  customer.  All  inventories  are  stated  at  the  lower  of  cost  and  net

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realizable  value.  Cost  is  determined  principally  by  the  first-in,  first-out  method  for  a  majority  of
subsidiaries  and  by  average-cost  for  certain  other  subsidiaries.  The  Company  reduces  the  carrying  value
of  its  inventories  for  differences  between  cost  and  estimated  net  realizable  value,  taking  into
consideration  usage  in  the  preceding  twelve  months,  expected  demand,  technological  obsolescence  and
other  information  including  the  physical  condition  of  demonstration  inventories.  The  Company  records
a  charge  to  cost  of  product  revenue  for  the  amount  required  to  reduce  the  carrying  value  of  inventory
to  net  realizable  value.  Costs  associated  with  the  procurement  of  inventories,  such  as  inbound  freight
charges  and  purchasing  and  receiving  costs,  are  capitalized  as  part  of  inventory  and  are  also  included  in
the  cost  of  product  revenue  line  item  within  the  consolidated  statements  of  income  and  comprehensive
income.

Property,  Plant  and  Equipment

Property,  plant  and  equipment  are  stated  at  cost  less  accumulated  depreciation  and  amortization.

Major  improvements  that  extend  the  useful  lives  are  capitalized  while  expenditures  for  maintenance,
repairs  and  minor  improvements  are  charged  to  expense  as  incurred.  When  assets  are  retired  or
otherwise  disposed  of,  the  assets  and  related  accumulated  depreciation  and  amortization  are  eliminated
from  the  accounts  and  any  resulting  gain  or  loss  is  reflected  in  the  consolidated  statements  of  income
and  comprehensive  income.  Depreciation  and  amortization  are  calculated  on  a  straight-line  basis  over
the  estimated  useful  lives  of  the  assets  as  follows:

Buildings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Machinery  and  equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Computer  equipment  and  software . . . . . . . . .
Furniture  and  fixtures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Leasehold  improvements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lesser  of  15  years  or  the  remaining  lease  term

25-40years
3-10years
3-5years
3-10years

Goodwill  and  Intangible  Assets

Goodwill  and  indefinite-lived  intangible  assets  are  not  amortized,  but  are  evaluated  for  impairment

on  an  annual  basis,  or  on  an  interim  basis  when  events  or  changes  in  circumstances  indicate  that  the
carrying  value  may  not  be  recoverable.  In  assessing  the  recoverability  of  goodwill  and  indefinite-lived
intangible  assets,  the  Company  must  make  assumptions  regarding  the  estimated  future  cash  flows,
including  forecasted  revenue  growth,  projected  gross  margin  and  the  discount  rate  to  determine  the  fair
value  of  these  assets.  If  these  estimates  or  their  related  assumptions  change  in  the  future,  the  Company
may  be  required  to  record  impairment  charges  against  these  assets  in  the  reporting  period  in  which  the
impairment  is  determined.

The  Company  tests  goodwill  for  impairment  at  the  reporting  unit  level,  which  is  the  operating

segment  or  one  level  below  an  operating  segment.  The  Company  has  the  option  of  performing  a
qualitative  assessment  to  determine  whether  further  impairment  testing  is  necessary  before  performing
the  two-step  quantitative  assessment.  If  as  a  result  of  the  qualitative  assessment,  it  is
more-likely-than-not  that  the  fair  value  of  a  reporting  unit  is  less  than  its  carrying  amount,  a
quantitative  impairment  test  will  be  required.  Otherwise,  no  further  testing  will  be  required.  If  a
quantitative  impairment  test  is  performed,  the  first  step  involves  comparing  the  fair  values  of  the
applicable  reporting  units  with  their  aggregate  carrying  values,  including  goodwill.  The  Company
determines  fair  value  of  reporting  units  using  a  weighting  of  both  the  market  and  the  income
methodologies.  Estimating  the  fair  value  of  the  reporting  units  requires  significant  judgment  by
management.  If  the  carrying  amount  of  a  reporting  unit  exceeds  the  fair  value  of  the  reporting  unit,  the
Company  performs  the  second  step  of  the  goodwill  impairment  test  to  measure  the  amount  of  the
impairment.  In  the  second  step  of  the  goodwill  impairment  test  the  Company  compares  the  implied  fair
value  of  the  reporting  unit’s  goodwill  with  the  carrying  value  of  that  goodwill.

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In  process  research  and  development,  or  IPR&D,  acquired  as  part  of  business  combinations  under
the  acquisition  method  represents  ongoing  development  work  associated  with  enhancements  to  existing
products,  as  well  as  the  development  of  next  generation  products.  IPR&D  is  initially  capitalized  at  fair
value  as  an  intangible  asset  with  an  indefinite  life  and  assessed  for  impairment  on  an  annual  basis,  or
when  indicators  of  impairment  are  identified.  When  the  IPR&D  project  is  complete,  it  is  reclassified  as
a  finite-lived  intangible  asset  and  is  amortized  over  its  estimated  useful  life.  If  an  IPR&D  project  is
abandoned  before  completion  or  is  otherwise  determined  to  be  impaired,  the  value  of  the  asset  or  the
amount  of  the  impairment  is  charged  to  the  consolidated  statements  of  income  and  comprehensive
income  in  the  period  the  project  is  abandoned  or  impaired.

Intangible  assets  with  a  finite  useful  life  are  amortized  on  a  straight-line  basis  over  their  estimated

useful  lives  as  follows:

Existing  technology  and  related  patents . . . . . .
Customer  and  distributor  relationships . . . . . . .
Trade  names . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

3-15years
5-15years
5-15years

Impairment  of  Long-Lived  Assets

Impairment  losses  are  recorded  on  long-lived  assets  used  in  operations  when  indicators  of
impairment  are  present  and  the  quoted  market  price,  if  available  or  the  estimated  fair  value  of  those
assets  are  less  than  the  assets’  carrying  value  and  are  not  recoverable.  Determination  of  recoverability  is
based  on  an  estimate  of  undiscounted  future  cash  flows  resulting  from  the  use  of  the  asset  and  its
eventual  disposition.  In  the  event  that  such  cash  flows  are  not  expected  to  be  sufficient  to  recover  the
carrying  amount  of  the  assets,  the  assets  are  written-down  to  their  fair  values.  Impairment  losses  are
charged  to  the  consolidated  statements  of  income  and  comprehensive  income  for  the  difference
between  the  fair  value  and  carrying  value  of  the  asset.

Warranty  Costs  and  Deferred  Revenue

The  Company  typically  provides  a  one  year  parts  and  labor  warranty  with  the  purchase  of

equipment.  The  anticipated  cost  for  this  warranty  is  accrued  upon  recognition  of  the  sale  and  is
included  as  a  current  liability  on  the  accompanying  consolidated  balance  sheets.  The  Company’s
warranty  reserve  reflects  estimated  material  and  labor  costs  for  potential  product  issues  for  which  the
Company  expects  to  incur  an  obligation.  The  Company’s  estimates  of  anticipated  rates  of  warranty
claims  and  costs  are  primarily  based  on  historical  information.  The  Company  assesses  the  adequacy  of
the  warranty  reserve  on  a  quarterly  basis  and  adjusts  the  amount  as  necessary.  If  the  historical  data
used  to  calculate  the  adequacy  of  the  warranty  reserve  is  not  indicative  of  future  requirements,
additional  or  reduced  warranty  reserves  may  be  required.

The  Company  also  offers  to  its  customers  extended  warranty  and  service  agreements  extending

beyond  the  initial  warranty  for  a  fee.  These  fees  are  recorded  as  deferred  revenue  and  recognized
ratably  into  income  over  the  life  of  the  extended  warranty  contract  or  service  agreement.

Income  Taxes

Deferred  tax  assets  and  liabilities  are  recognized  for  the  expected  future  tax  consequences  of
temporary  differences  between  the  financial  statement  carrying  amounts  and  the  income  tax  basis  of
assets  and  liabilities.  A  valuation  allowance  is  applied  against  any  net  deferred  tax  asset  if,  based  on  the
available  evidence,  it  is  more  likely  than  not  that  some  or  all  of  the  deferred  tax  assets  will  not  be
realized.

The  Company  records  liabilities  related  to  uncertain  tax  positions  in  accordance  with  the  guidance

that  clarifies  the  accounting  for  uncertainty  in  income  taxes  recognized  in  a  Company’s  financial

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statements.  This  guidance  prescribes  a  minimum  recognition  threshold  and  measurement  attribute  for
the  financial  statement  recognition  and  measurement  of  a  tax  position  taken  or  expected  to  be  taken  in
a  tax  return.  The  Company  includes  accrued  interest  and  penalties  related  to  unrecognized  tax  benefits
and  income  tax  liabilities,  when  applicable,  in  income  tax  expense.

Customer  Advances

The  Company  typically  requires  an  advance  deposit  under  the  terms  and  conditions  of  contracts

with  customers.  These  deposits  are  recorded  as  a  current  or  long-term  liability  until  revenue  is
recognized  on  the  specific  contract  in  accordance  with  the  Company’s  revenue  recognition  policy.

Revenue  Recognition

2019  &  2018  Policy  under  ASC  606:

The  Company  recognizes  revenue  in  accordance  with  ASC  606, Revenue  from  Contracts  with

Customers.  The  key  elements  of  ASC  606  are:  1)  identifying  a  contract  with  the  customer;  2)  identifying
the  performance  obligations  in  the  contract;  3)  determining  the  transaction  price;  4)  allocating  the
transaction  price  to  the  performance  obligations  in  the  contract;  and  5)  recognizing  revenue  when  (or
as)  each  performance  obligation  is  satisfied.

A  performance  obligation  is  a  promise  in  a  contract  to  transfer  a  distinct  good  or  service  to  the

customer.  A  contract’s  transaction  price  is  allocated  to  each  distinct  performance  obligation  and
recognized  as  revenue  when,  or  as,  the  performance  obligation  is  satisfied.  Some  of  the  Company’s
contracts  have  multiple  performance  obligations,  most  commonly  due  to  providing  additional  goods  or
services  along  with  a  system,  such  as  installation,  accessories,  parts  and  services.  For  contracts  with
multiple  performance  obligations,  the  Company  allocates  the  contract’s  transaction  price  to  each
performance  obligation  using  the  best  estimate  of  the  standalone  selling  price  of  each  distinct  good  or
service  being  provided  to  the  customer.  The  Company’s  best  evidence  of  standalone  selling  price  is  its
normal  selling  pricing  and  discounting  practices  for  the  specific  product  or  service  when  sold  on  a
standalone  basis.  Alternatively,  when  not  sold  separately,  the  Company  may  determine  standalone
selling  price  using  an  expected  cost  plus  a  margin  approach.

The  Company’s  performance  obligations  are  typically  satisfied  at  a  point  in  time,  most  commonly

either  on  shipment  or  customer  acceptance.  Certain  performance  obligations,  such  as  maintenance
contracts  and  extended  warranty,  are  recognized  over  time  based  on  the  contractual  obligation  period.
In  addition,  certain  arrangements  to  provide  more  customized  deliverables  may  be  satisfied  over  time
based  on  the  extent  of  progress  towards  completion.  For  performance  obligations  recognized  over  time,
revenue  is  measured  by  progress  toward  completion  of  the  performance  obligation  that  reflects  the
transfer  of  control.  Typically,  progress  is  measured  using  a  cost-to-cost  method  based  on  cost  incurred
to  date  relative  to  total  estimated  costs  upon  completion  as  this  best  depicts  the  transfer  of  control  to
the  customer.  Application  of  the  cost-to-cost  method  requires  the  Company  to  make  reasonable
estimates  of  the  extent  of  progress  toward  completion  and  the  total  costs  the  Company  expects  to
incur.  Losses  are  recorded  immediately  when  the  Company  estimates  that  contracts  will  ultimately
result  in  a  loss.  Changes  in  the  estimates  could  affect  the  timing  of  revenue  recognition.

The  Company  includes  costs  incurred  in  connection  with  shipping  and  handling  of  products  within

selling,  general  and  administrative  costs.  Amounts  billed  to  customers  in  connection  with  these  costs
are  included  in  total  revenues.  When  control  of  the  goods  transfers  prior  to  the  completion  of  the
Company’s  obligation  to  ship  the  products  to  its  customers,  the  Company  has  elected  the  practical
expedient  to  account  for  the  shipping  services  as  a  fulfillment  cost.  The  Company  expenses  incremental
costs  of  obtaining  a  contract  as  and  when  incurred  if  the  expected  amortization  period  is  one  year  or
less  or  the  amount  is  immaterial.  The  Company  excludes  from  the  transaction  price  all  taxes  assessed
by  a  governmental  authority  on  revenue-producing  transactions  that  are  collected  by  the  Company  from
a  customer.

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The  Company  recognizes  revenue  from  systems  sales  upon  transfer  of  control  in  an  amount  that
reflects  the  consideration  it  expects  to  receive.  Transfer  of  control  generally  occurs  upon  shipment,  or
for  certain  systems,  based  upon  customer  acceptance  for  a  system  once  delivered  and  installed  at  a
customer  facility.  For  systems  that  include  customer-specific  acceptance  criteria,  the  Company  is
required  to  assess  when  it  can  demonstrate  the  acceptance  criteria  has  been  met,  which  generally  is
upon  successful  factory  acceptance  testing  or  customer  acceptance  and  evidence  of  installation.  For
systems  that  require  installation  and  where  system  revenue  is  recognized  upon  shipment,  the  standalone
selling  price  of  installation  is  deferred  until  customer  acceptance.  Revenue  from  accessories  and  parts  is
generally  recognized  based  on  shipment.  Service  revenue  is  recognized  as  the  services  are  performed  or
ratably  over  the  contractual  obligation  and  includes  maintenance  contracts,  extended  warranties,
training,  application  support  and  on-demand  services.

When  products  are  sold  through  an  independent  distributor  or  a  strategic  distribution  partner,  the
Company  recognizes  the  system  sale  upon  transfer  of  control  which  is  typically  on  shipment.  When  the
Company  is  responsible  for  installation,  the  standalone  selling  price  of  installation  is  deferred  until
customer  acceptance.  The  Company’s  distributors  do  not  have  price  protection  rights  or  rights  of
return;  however,  the  Company’s  products  are  typically  warranted  to  be  free  from  defect  for  a  period  of
one  year.

The  Company  requires  an  advance  deposit  based  on  the  terms  and  conditions  of  contracts  with
customers  for  many  of  its  contracts.  Typically,  revenue  is  recognized  within  one  year  of  receiving  an
advance  deposit.  The  Company  does  not  have  any  material  payment  terms  that  extend  beyond  one
year.  There  is  minimal  variable  consideration  included  in  the  transaction  price  of  the  Company’s
contracts.

Other  revenues  are  primarily  comprised  of  development  arrangements  recognized  on  a

cost-plus-fixed-fee  basis  and  licensing  arrangements  recognized  either  when  the  licenses  are  provided  or
ratably  over  the  contract  term  depending  on  the  nature  of  the  arrangement.

Contract  Assets  and  Liabilities

Contract  assets  represent  unbilled  receivables  when  revenue  recognized  exceeds  the  amount  billed

to  the  customer,  and  the  right  to  payment  is  not  just  subject  to  the  passage  of  time.  Contract  assets
typically  result  from  system  revenue  recorded  where  a  portion  of  the  transaction  price  is  not  billable
until  a  future  event,  such  as  customer  acceptance,  or  from  contracts  recognized  on  a  cost-to-cost  or
cost-plus-fixed-fee  basis  as  revenue  exceeds  the  amount  billed  to  the  customer.  Amounts  may  not
exceed  their  net  realizable  value.  Contract  assets  are  generally  classified  as  current.

Contract  liabilities  consist  of  customer  advances,  deferred  revenue  and  billings  in  excess  of  revenue
from  contracts  recognized  on  a  cost-to-cost  or  cost-plus-fixed-fee  basis.  Contract  liabilities  are  classified
as  current  or  long-term  based  on  the  timing  of  when  the  Company  expects  to  recognize  revenue.
Contract  assets  and  liabilities  are  reported  in  a  net  position  on  a  contract-by-contract  basis  at  the  end
of  each  reporting  period.

2017  Policy  under  ASC  605:

The  Company  recognized  revenue  from  systems  sales  when  persuasive  evidence  of  an  arrangement
exists,  the  price  is  fixed  or  determinable,  title  and  risk  of  loss  has  been  transferred  to  the  customer  and
collectability  of  the  resulting  receivable  is  reasonably  assured.  Title  and  risk  of  loss  generally  transfers
upon  shipment,  or  for  certain  systems,  based  upon  customer  acceptance  for  a  system  that  has  been
delivered  and  installed  at  a  customer  facility.  For  systems  that  include  customer-specific  acceptance
criteria,  the  Company  is  required  to  assess  when  it  can  demonstrate  the  acceptance  criteria  has  been
met,  which  generally  is  upon  successful  factory  acceptance  testing  or  customer  acceptance  and  evidence
of  installation.

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When  products  are  sold  through  an  independent  distributor  or  a  strategic  distribution  partner  who

assumes  responsibility  for  installation,  the  Company  recognizes  the  system  sale  when  the  product  has
been  shipped  and  title  and  risk  of  loss  have  been  transferred  to  the  distributor.  The  Company’s
distributors  do  not  have  price  protection  rights  or  rights  of  return;  however,  the  Company’s  products
are  typically  warranted  to  be  free  from  defect  for  a  period  of  one  year.  Revenue  is  deferred  until  cash
is  received  when  collectability  is  not  reasonably  assured  or  when  the  price  is  not  fixed  or  determinable.

For  transactions  that  include  multiple  elements,  arrangement  consideration  was  allocated  to  each

element  using  the  fair  value  hierarchy  as  required  by  ASU  No.  2009-13.  The  Company  limits  the
amount  of  revenue  recognized  for  delivered  elements  to  the  amount  that  is  not  contingent  on  the
future  delivery  of  products  or  services,  future  performance  obligations,  or  subject  to  customer-specific
return  or  refund  privileges.

The  Company  determines  the  fair  value  of  its  products  and  services  based  upon  vendor  specific
objective  evidence  (VSOE).  The  Company  determines  VSOE  based  on  its  normal  selling  pricing  and
discounting  practices  for  the  specific  product  or  service  when  sold  on  a  stand-alone  basis.  In
determining  VSOE,  the  Company’s  policy  requires  a  substantial  majority  of  selling  prices  for  a  product
or  service  to  be  within  a  reasonably  narrow  range.  The  Company  also  considers  the  class  of  customer,
method  of  distribution  and  the  geographies  into  which  products  and  services  are  being  sold  when
determining  VSOE.

If  VSOE  cannot  be  established,  the  Company  attempts  to  establish  the  selling  price  based  on
third-party  evidence  (TPE).  VSOE  cannot  be  established  in  instances  where  a  product  or  service  has
not  been  sold  separately,  stand-alone  sales  are  too  infrequent  or  product  pricing  is  not  within  a
sufficiently  narrow  range.  TPE  is  determined  based  on  competitor  prices  for  similar  deliverables  when
sold  separately.

When  the  Company  cannot  determine  VSOE  or  TPE,  it  uses  estimated  selling  price  (ESP)  in  its
allocation  of  arrangement  consideration.  The  objective  of  ESP  is  to  determine  the  price  at  which  the
Company  would  typically  transact  a  stand-alone  sale  of  the  product  or  service.  ESP  is  determined  by
considering  a  number  of  factors  including  the  Company’s  pricing  policies,  internal  costs  and  gross  profit
objectives,  method  of  distribution,  market  research  and  information,  recent  technological  trends,
competitive  landscape  and  geographies.  The  Company  analyzes  the  selling  prices  used  in  its  allocation
of  arrangement  consideration,  at  a  minimum,  on  an  annual  basis.  Selling  prices  will  be  analyzed  more
frequently  if  a  significant  change  in  the  Company’s  business  or  other  factors  necessitate  more  frequent
analysis  or  if  the  Company  experiences  significant  variances  in  its  selling  prices.

Revenue  from  accessories  and  parts  is  generally  recognized  based  on  shipping  terms.  Service
revenue  is  recognized  as  the  services  are  performed  or  ratably  over  the  contractual  obligation  and
includes  maintenance  contracts,  extended  warranty,  training,  application  support  and  on-demand
services.

The  Company  also  has  contracts  for  which  it  applies  the  percentage-of-completion  model  and
completed  contract  model  of  revenue  recognition.  Application  of  the  percentage-of-completion  method
requires  the  Company  to  make  reasonable  estimates  of  the  extent  of  progress  toward  completion  of  the
contract  and  the  total  costs  the  Company  will  incur  under  the  contract  and  losses  are  recorded
immediately  when  we  estimate  that  contracts  will  ultimately  result  in  a  loss.  Changes  in  the  estimates
could  affect  the  timing  of  revenue  recognition.

Other  revenues  are  primarily  comprised  of  development  arrangements  recognized  on  a

cost-plus-fixed-fee  basis  and  licensing  arrangements  recognized  ratably  over  the  term  of  the  related
contracts.

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Shipping  and  Handling  Costs

The  Company  includes  costs  incurred  in  connection  with  shipping  and  handling  of  products  within

selling,  general  and  administrative  expenses  in  the  accompanying  consolidated  statements  of  income
and  comprehensive  income.  Shipping  and  handling  costs  were  $27.0  million,  $25.2  million  and
$23.2  million  in  the  years  ended  December  31,  2019,  2018  and  2017,  respectively.  Amounts  billed  to
customers  in  connection  with  these  costs  are  included  in  total  revenues.

Research  and  Development

The  Company  commits  substantial  capital  and  resources  to  internal  and  collaborative  research  and

development  projects  in  order  to  provide  innovative  products  and  solutions  to  their  customers.  The
Company  conducts  research  primarily  to  enhance  system  performance  and  improve  the  reliability  of
existing  products,  and  to  develop  revolutionary  new  products  and  solutions.  Research  and  development
costs  are  expensed  as  incurred  and  include  salaries,  wages  and  other  personnel  related  costs,  material
costs  and  depreciation,  consulting  costs  and  facility  costs.

Capitalized  Software

Purchased  software  is  capitalized  at  cost  and  is  amortized  over  the  estimated  useful  life,  which  is

generally  three  years.  Software  developed  for  use  in  the  Company’s  products  is  expensed  as  incurred  to
research  and  development  expense  until  technological  feasibility  is  achieved.  Subsequent  to  the
achievement  of  technological  feasibility,  amounts  are  capitalizable;  however,  to  date  such  amounts  have
not  been  material.

Advertising

The  Company  expenses  advertising  costs  as  incurred.  Advertising  expenses  were  $15.4  million,
$14.4  million  and  $14.0  million  during  the  years  ended  December  31,  2019,  2018  and  2017,  respectively.

Stock-Based  Compensation

The  Company  recognizes  stock-based  compensation  expense  in  the  consolidated  statements  of
income  and  comprehensive  income  based  on  the  fair  value  of  the  share-based  award  at  the  grant  date.
The  Company’s  primary  types  of  share-based  compensation  are  stock  options,  restricted  stock  awards
and  restricted  stock  units.  The  Company  recorded  stock-based  compensation  expense  for  the  years
ended  December  31,  2019,  2018  and  2017,  as  follows  (dollars  in  millions):

Stock  options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Restricted  stock  awards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Restricted  stock  units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

$ 2.7
0.3
8.9

$ 4.2
0.8
6.3

$ 6.2
1.4
3.4

Total  stock-based  compensation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

$11.9

$11.3

$11.0

2019

2018

2017

Costs  of  product  revenue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Selling,  general  and  administrative . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Research  and  development . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

$ 1.8
8.3
1.8

$ 1.7
7.9
1.7

$ 1.7
7.6
1.7

Total  stock-based  compensation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

$11.9

$11.3

$11.0

2019

2018

2017

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In  addition  to  the  awards  above,  the  Company  recorded  stock-based  compensation  related  benefit
of  $2.3  million  in  the  year  ended  December  31,  2019  and  additional  expense  of  $0.5  million  in  the  year
ended  December  31,  2018  related  to  the  2018  acquisition  of  Mestrelab  Research,  S.L.

Compensation  expense  is  amortized  on  a  straight-line  basis  over  the  underlying  vesting  terms  of

the  share-based  award.  Stock  options  to  purchase  the  Company’s  common  stock  are  periodically
awarded  to  executive  officers  and  other  employees  of  the  Company  subject  to  a  vesting  period  of  three
to  four  years.  The  fair  value  of  each  option  award  is  estimated  on  the  date  of  grant  using  the  Black-
Scholes  option-pricing  model.  Assumptions  regarding  volatility,  expected  term,  dividend  yield  and
risk-free  interest  rates  are  required  for  the  Black-Scholes  model  and  are  presented  in  the  table  below:

Risk-free  interest  rates . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Expected  life . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Volatility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Expected  dividend  yield . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1.55%

5.33  years

29.57%
0.38%

5.38  years

2.80% 1.78%-2.09%
5.56  years
28.46% 30.78%-34.13%
0.47% 0.55%-0.74%

2019

2018

2017

Risk-free  interest  rates  are  based  on  the  yield  on  zero-coupon  U.S.  Treasury  securities  for  a  period

that  is  commensurate  with  the  expected  life  assumption.  Expected  life  is  determined  through  a
calculation  based  on  historical  experience.  Expected  volatility  is  based  the  Company’s  historical
volatility  results.  The  expected  dividend  yield  was  included  in  the  option  pricing  formula  beginning  in
February  2016  as  the  Company  adopted  a  dividend  policy.  The  Company  utilizes  an  estimated
forfeiture  rate  derived  from  an  analysis  of  historical  data  of  8.3%,  7.5%  and  6.7%  for  the  years  ended
December  31,  2019,  2018  and  2017,  respectively.

Earnings  Per  Share

Net  income  per  common  share  attributable  to  Bruker  Corporation  shareholders  is  calculated  by

dividing  net  income  attributable  to  Bruker  Corporation,  adjusted  to  reflect  changes  in  the  redemption
value  of  the  redeemable  noncontrolling  interest,  by  the  weighted-average  shares  outstanding  during  the
period.  The  diluted  net  income  per  share  computation  includes  the  effect  of  shares  which  would  be
issuable  upon  the  exercise  of  outstanding  stock  options  and  the  vesting  of  restricted  stock,  reduced  by
the  number  of  shares  which  are  assumed  to  be  purchased  by  the  Company  under  the  treasury  stock
method.  There  was  no  redemption  value  adjustment  of  the  redeemable  noncontrolling  interest  for  the
year  ended  December  31,  2019  or  2018.

The  following  table  sets  forth  the  computation  of  basic  and  diluted  weighted  average  shares

outstanding  for  the  years  ended  December  31,  (dollars  in  millions,  except  per  share  data):

Net  income  attributable  to  Bruker  Corporation,  as  reported . . . . . . . . . . . .

$197.2

$179.7

$ 78.6

Weighted  average  shares  outstanding:

Weighted  average  shares  outstanding-basic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Effect  of  dilutive  securities:

155.2

156.2

158.1

Stock  options,  restricted  stock  awards  and  restricted  stock  units . . . . . .

1.4

1.0

1.0

2019

2018

2017

156.6

157.2

159.1

Net  income  per  common  share  attributable  to  Bruker  Corporation

shareholders:
Basic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

$ 1.27

$ 1.15

$ 0.50

Diluted . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

$ 1.26

$ 1.14

$ 0.49

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Stock  options  and  restricted  stock  units  to  purchase  approximately  0.2  million  shares,  0.2  million
shares  and  0.3  million  shares  were  excluded  from  the  computation  of  diluted  earnings  per  share  for  the
years  ended  December  31,  2019,  2018  and  2017,  respectively,  because  their  effect  would  have  been
anti-dilutive.

Post  Retirement  Benefit  Plans

The  Company  recognizes  the  over-funded  or  under-funded  status  of  defined  benefit  pension  and

other  postretirement  defined  benefit  plans  as  an  asset  or  liability,  respectively,  in  its  consolidated
balance  sheets  and  recognizes  changes  in  the  funded  status  in  the  year  in  which  the  changes  occur
through  other  comprehensive  income.

Other  Comprehensive  Income  (Loss)

Other  comprehensive  income  (loss)  refers  to  revenues,  expenses,  gains  and  losses  that  are  excluded

from  net  income  as  these  amounts  are  recorded  directly  as  an  adjustment  to  shareholders’  equity,  net
of  tax.  The  Company’s  other  comprehensive  income  (loss)  was  composed  of  foreign  currency
translation  adjustments  and  pension  liability  adjustments.

Foreign  Currency  Translation

Assets  and  liabilities  of  the  Company’s  foreign  subsidiaries,  where  the  functional  currency  is  the
local  currency,  are  translated  into  U.S.  Dollars  using  the  current  exchange  rate  as  of  the  consolidated
balance  sheet  date  and  shareholders’  equity  is  translated  using  historical  rates.  Revenues  and  expenses
of  foreign  subsidiaries  are  translated  at  the  average  exchange  rates  in  effect  during  the  year.
Adjustments  resulting  from  financial  statement  translations  are  included  as  a  separate  component  of
shareholders’  equity.  Gains  and  losses  resulting  from  translation  of  foreign  currency  monetary
transactions  are  reported  in  interest  and  other  income  (expense),  net  in  the  consolidated  statements  of
income  and  comprehensive  income  for  all  periods  presented.  The  Company  has  certain  intercompany
foreign  currency  transactions  that  are  deemed  to  be  of  a  long-term  investment  nature.  Exchange
adjustments  related  to  those  transactions  are  made  directly  to  a  separate  component  of  shareholders’
equity.

Risks  and  Uncertainties

The  Company  is  subject  to  risks  common  to  its  industry  including,  but  not  limited  to,  global
economic  conditions,  rapid  technological  change,  government  and  academic  funding  levels,  the  impact
of  the  COVID-19  coronavirus,  changes  in  commodity  prices,  spending  patterns  of  its  customers,
protection  of  its  intellectual  property,  availability  of  key  raw  materials  and  components,  compliance
with  existing  and  future  regulation  by  government  agencies  and  fluctuations  in  foreign  currency
exchange  rates.

In  December  2019,  a  novel  strain  of  coronavirus,  now  referred  to  as  COVID-19,  surfaced  in

Wuhan,  China.  The  virus  continues  to  spread  globally,  has  been  declared  a  pandemic  by  the  World
Health  Organization  and  has  spread  to  over  100  countries,  including  the  United  States.  The  impact  of
this  pandemic  has  been  and  will  likely  continue  to  be  extensive  in  many  aspects  of  society,  which  has
resulted  in  and  will  likely  continue  to  result  in  significant  disruptions  to  the  global  economy,  as  well  as
businesses  and  capital  markets  around  the  world.

Impacts  to  the  Company’s  business  include  temporary  closures  of  many  of  its  government  and
university  customers  and  suppliers,  disruptions  or  restrictions  on  its  employees’  and  customers’  ability  to
travel,  and  delays  in  product  installations  or  shipments  to  and  from  affected  countries.  In  an  effort  to
halt  the  outbreak  of  COVID-19,  a  number  of  countries,  including  the  United  States,  have  placed
significant  restrictions  on  travel  and  many  businesses  have  announced  extended  closures.  For  example,

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a  number  of  states,  including  California,  Massachusetts  and  New  Jersey  where  the  Company  has
significant  operations,  have  issued  shelter  in  place  or  stay-at-home  orders  which  required  the
Company’s  employees  in  that  area  to  work  from  home  and  avoid  unnecessary  travel.  In  addition,  a
number  of  the  Company’s  production  facilities  have  either  temporarily  closed,  plan  to  temporarily  close
or  are  operating  on  a  reduced  capacity.  Most  commercial  activity  in  sales  and  marketing,  and  customer
demonstrations  and  applications  training,  are  either  being  conducted  remotely  or  postponed.  Customer
purchasing  departments  are  operating  at  reduced  capacity,  and  many  customers  could  delay  or  cut
capital  expenditures  and  operating  budgets.  These  travel  restrictions,  business  closures  and  operating
reductions  at  the  Company,  its  customers,  its  distributors,  and  or  its  suppliers  will  adversely  impact  the
Company’s  operations  locally  and  worldwide,  including  its  ability  to  manufacture,  sell  or  distribute
products,  as  well  as  cause  temporary  closures  of  its  foreign  distributors,  or  the  facilities  of  suppliers  or
customers.  Any  prolonged  material  disruption  of  the  Company’s  employees,  distributors,  suppliers  or
customers  will  impact  its  global  sales  and  operating  results  that  could  lead  to  impairments.

Loss  Contingencies

Loss  contingency  provisions  are  recorded  if  the  potential  loss  from  any  claim,  asserted  or

unasserted,  or  legal  proceeding  related  to  patents,  products  and  other  matters,  is  considered  probable
and  the  amount  can  be  reasonably  estimated  or  a  range  of  loss  can  be  determined.  These  accruals
represent  management’s  best  estimate  of  probable  loss.  Disclosure  is  provided  when  it  is  reasonably
possible  that  a  loss  will  be  incurred  or  when  it  is  reasonably  possible  that  the  amount  of  a  loss  will
exceed  the  recorded  provision.

Use  of  Estimates

The  preparation  of  financial  statements  in  conformity  with  accounting  principles  generally  accepted

in  the  United  States  of  America  requires  management  to  make  estimates  and  assumptions  that  affect
the  reported  amounts  of  assets  and  liabilities  and  disclosure  of  contingent  assets  and  liabilities  at  the
date  of  the  financial  statements  and  reported  amounts  of  revenues  and  expenses  during  the  reporting
period.

Significant  estimates  and  judgments  made  by  management  in  preparing  these  financial  statements

include  revenue  recognition,  allowances  for  doubtful  accounts,  write-downs  for  excess  and  obsolete
inventory,  estimated  fair  values  used  to  record  impairment  charges  related  to  intangible  assets,
goodwill,  and  other  long-lived  assets,  amortization  periods,  expected  future  cash  flows  used  to  evaluate
the  recoverability  of  long-lived  assets  and  to  record  intangible  assets  in  business  combinations,  stock-
based  compensation  expense,  warranty  allowances,  restructuring  and  other  related  charges,  contingent
liabilities  and  the  recoverability  of  the  Company’s  net  deferred  tax  assets.

Changes  in  estimates  are  recorded  in  the  period  in  which  they  become  known.  The  Company  bases

its  estimates  on  historical  experience  and  various  other  assumptions  that  it  believes  to  be  reasonable
under  the  circumstances.  Actual  results  may  differ  from  management’s  estimates  if  these  results  differ
from  historical  experience  or  other  assumptions  prove  not  to  be  substantially  accurate,  even  if  such
assumptions  were  reasonable  when  made.

Note  3—Revenue

In  May  2014,  the  Financial  Accounting  Standards  Board  (FASB)  issued  Accounting  Standards
Update  (ASU)  No.  2014-09,  Revenue  from  Contracts  with  Customers,  which  supersedes  the  revenue
recognition  requirements  under  Accounting  Standards  Codification  (ASC)  Topic  605.  The  new  guidance
was  the  result  of  a  joint  project  between  the  FASB  and  the  International  Accounting  Standards  Board
to  clarify  the  principles  for  recognizing  revenue  and  to  develop  common  revenue  standards  for
U.S.  GAAP  and  International  Financial  Reporting  Standards.  The  core  principle  of  the  new  guidance  is

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that  revenue  should  be  recognized  to  depict  the  transfer  of  promised  goods  or  services  to  customers  in
an  amount  that  reflects  the  consideration  to  which  the  entity  expects  to  be  entitled  in  exchange  for
those  goods  or  services.  The  new  guidance  was  effective  as  of  January  1,  2018  and  was  applied  on  a
modified  retrospective  basis.  The  Company  elected  the  practical  expedient  and  only  evaluated  contracts
for  which  substantially  all  revenue  had  not  been  recognized  under  ASC  605  with  the  cumulative  effect
of  the  new  guidance  recorded  as  of  the  date  of  initial  application.  The  impact  of  adoption  was  an
increase  to  beginning  retained  earnings  of  $6.1  million,  net  of  $2.1  million  related  to  taxes.  The
adoption  impact  was  primarily  due  to  the  change  in  license  revenue  being  recognized  at  a  point  in  time
under  ASC  606  rather  than  over  time  as  it  was  recognized  under  ASC  605.  The  difference  between
ASC  606  and  ASC  605  was  not  material  to  the  year  ended  December  31,  2018.

The  following  table  presents  the  Company’s  revenues  by  Group  for  the  years  ended  December  31,

2019  and  2018  (dollars  in  millions):

Revenue  by  Group:
Bruker  BioSpin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Bruker  CALID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
BSI  NANO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
BEST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Eliminations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2019

2018

$ 621.4
623.5
632.7
209.9
(14.9)

$ 591.1
547.8
568.1
194.8
(6.2)

Total  revenue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

$2,072.6

$1,895.6

Revenue  for  the  Company  recognized  at  a  point  in  time  versus  over  time  is  as  follows  for  the  years

ended  December  31,  2019  and  2018  (dollars  in  millions):

Revenue  recognized  at  a  point  in  time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Revenue  recognized  over  time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

$1,847.4
225.2

$1,716.8
178.8

Total  revenue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

$2,072.6

$1,895.6

2019

2018

Remaining  Performance  Obligations

Remaining  performance  obligations  represent  the  aggregate  transaction  price  allocated  to  a

promise  to  transfer  a  good  or  service  that  is  fully  or  partially  unsatisfied  at  the  end  of  the  period.  As  of
December  31,  2019,  remaining  performance  obligations  were  approximately  $1,855.3  million.  The
Company  expects  to  recognize  revenue  on  approximately  54.2%  of  the  remaining  performance
obligations  over  the  next  twelve  months  and  the  remaining  performance  obligations  primarily  within
one  to  three  years.

Contract  Balances

The  timing  of  revenue  recognition,  billings  and  cash  collections  results  in  billed  accounts

receivable,  unbilled  receivables  (contract  assets)  and  deferred  revenue,  customer  deposits  and  billings  in
excess  of  revenue  recognized  (contract  liabilities)  on  the  Company’s  consolidated  balance  sheets.

Contract  assets—Most  of  the  Company’s  long-term  contracts  are  billed  as  work  progresses  in
accordance  with  the  contract  terms  and  conditions,  either  at  periodic  intervals  or  upon
achievement  of  certain  milestones.  Billing  often  occurs  subsequent  to  revenue  recognition,  resulting
in  contract  assets.  Contract  assets  are  generally  classified  as  other  current  assets  in  the
consolidated  balance  sheets.  The  balance  of  contract  assets  as  of  December  31,  2019  and
December  31,  2018  was  $43.9  million  and  $25.9  million,  respectively.  The  increase  in  the  contract

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asset  balance  during  the  year  ended  December  31,  2019  is  primarily  a  result  of  foreign  currency
translation  and  an  increase  in  contracts  that  have  been  recognized  as  revenue  during  the  year  for
which  billing  cannot  contractually  occur  as  of  December  31,  2019.

Contract  liabilities—The  Company  often  receives  cash  payments  from  customers  in  advance  of  the
Company’s  performance,  resulting  in  contract  liabilities.  These  contract  liabilities  are  classified  as
either  current  or  long-term  in  the  consolidated  balance  sheet  based  on  the  timing  of  when  revenue
recognition  is  expected.  As  of  December  31,  2019  and  December  31,  2018,  the  contract  liabilities
were  $312.5  million  and  $288.5  million,  respectively.  The  increase  in  the  contract  liability  balance
during  the  year  ended  December  31,  2019  is  primarily  a  result  of  new  performance  obligations
entered  into  during  the  year.  Approximately  $186.1  million  of  the  contract  liability  balance  on
December  31,  2018  was  recognized  as  revenue  during  the  year  ended  December  31,  2019.
Approximately  $171.0  million  of  the  contract  liability  balance  on  January  1,  2018,  the  date  of
adoption  of  ASC  606,  was  recognized  as  revenue  during  the  twelve-month  period  ended
December  31,  2018.

Note  4—Acquisitions

The  impact  of  all  acquisitions,  individually  and  collectively,  on  revenues,  net  income  and  total

assets  was  not  material.  Pro  forma  financial  information  reflecting  all  acquisitions  has  not  been
presented  because  the  impact,  individually  and  collectively,  on  revenues,  net  income  and  total  assets  is
not  material.  Amounts  allocated  to  goodwill  that  are  attributable  to  expected  synergies  are  not
expected  to  be  deductible  for  tax  purposes.

2019

On  April  2,  2019,  the  Company  acquired  Rave  LLC  (Rave),  a  privately  held  company,  for  a
purchase  price  of  $52.2  million  with  the  potential  for  additional  consideration  of  up  to  $5.0  million
based  on  revenue  and  gross  margin  achievements  in  2019  and  2020.  Rave  develops  and  manufactures
nanomachining  and  laser  photomask  repair  equipment.  Rave  will  be  integrated  into  the  BSI  NANO
Segment.  The  acquisition  of  Rave  was  accounted  for  under  the  acquisition  method.  The  components
and  fair  value  allocation  of  the  consideration  transferred  in  connection  with  the  acquisition  were  as
follows  (dollars  in  millions):

Consideration  Transferred:
Cash  paid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Contingent  consideration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Working  capital  adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

$ 55.8
4.4
(3.6)

Total  consideration  transferred . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

$ 56.6

Allocation  of  Consideration  Transferred:
Inventories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Accounts  receivable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Other  current  and  non  current  assets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Property,  plant  and  equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Operating  lease  assets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Intangible  assets:

Technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Customer  relationships . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Trade  name . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Goodwill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Liabilities  assumed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

$ 23.1
2.2
0.8
2.1
1.0

17.9
15.5
1.5
6.4
(13.9)

Total  consideration  transferred . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

$ 56.6

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The  preliminary  fair  value  allocation  included  contingent  consideration  in  the  amount  of

$4.4  million,  which  represented  the  estimated  fair  value  of  future  payments  to  the  former  shareholders
of  Rave  based  on  achieving  revenue  and  gross  margin  percentage  targets  for  the  period  ended  April  30,
2020.  The  Company  expects  to  complete  the  fair  value  allocation  during  2020.  The  amortization  period
for  all  intangible  assets  acquired  in  connection  with  Rave  is  ten  years.

In  addition  to  the  Rave  LLC  acquisition  noted  above,  in  the  year  ended  December  31,  2019,  the
Company  completed  various  other  acquisitions  that  collectively  complemented  the  Company’s  existing
product  offerings  or  added  aftermarket  and  software  capabilities  to  the  Company’s  existing  businesses.
The  following  table  reflects  the  consideration  transferred  and  the  respective  reportable  segment  for
each  of  these  acquisitions:

Name  of  Acquisition

Date  Acquired

Segment

Consideration

Cash  Consideration

Arxspan,  LLC . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ampegon  PPT  GmbH . . . . . .
PMOD  Technologies  GmbH . .
Magnettech  GmbH . . . . . . . . .
BioVendor  Instruments  a.s.

March  4,  2019
March  7,  2019
July  1,  2019
October  2,  2019

BSI  Life  Science
BEST
BSI  Life  Science
BSI  Life  Science
. . November  1,  2019 BSI  Life  Science

$16.6
2.0
8.9
9.3
1.3
$38.1

$14.4
2.0
7.9
9.3
1.3
$34.9

2018

In  the  years  ended  December  31,  2018  and  2017,  the  Company  completed  various  acquisitions  that
collectively  complemented  the  Company’s  existing  product  offerings  or  added  aftermarket  and  software
capabilities  to  the  Company’s  existing  businesses.

The  following  tables  reflect  the  consideration  transferred  and  the  respective  reportable  segment  for

each  of  the  2018  acquisitions:

Segment

Consideration  Transferred:
Cash  paid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cash  acquired . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Contingent  consideration . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Total  consideration  transferred . . . . . . . .

Allocation  of  Consideration  Transferred:
Inventories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Accounts  receivable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Other  current  and  non-current  assets . . . . .
Property,  plant  and  equipment . . . . . . . . . .
Intangible  assets:

Technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Customer  relationship . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Backlog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Trade  name . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Goodwill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Deferred  taxes,  net . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Liabilities  assumed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Assumed  debt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Redeemable  noncontrolling  interest . . . . . .
Hybrid  instrument  liability . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Total  consideration  transferred . . . . . . . .

Anasys

JPK

Mestrelab

Hain

BSI  NANO BSI  NANO

BSI
Life  Science

BSI
Life  Science

$16.6
(0.2)
4.3

$20.7

$ 3.0
1.8
0.7
—

7.0
7.5
1.1
0.6
8.0
(4.9)
(4.1)
—
—
—
$20.7

$ 11.2
(1.9)
—

$ 9.3

$ —
2.4
0.8
0.1

4.9
4.7
—
0.5
12.5
(2.5)
(1.3)
—
—
(12.8)
$ 9.3

$ 76.6
(3.4)
—

$ 73.2

$ 9.7
5.9
1.5
2.3

38.1
38.6
—
3.9
42.3
(19.6)
(15.0)
(11.3)
(23.2)
—
$ 73.2

$27.0
—
5.3

$32.3

$ 2.8
0.8
1.1
—

7.3
8.0
1.8
0.6
16.6
(3.2)
(3.5)
—
—
—
$32.3

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Alicona

BSI
NANO

$55.4
(1.4)
—

$54.0

$10.1
3.7
2.0
1.5

15.2
19.8
2.3
1.9
19.3
(9.1)
(6.5)
(6.2)
—
—
$54.0

Anasys

On  April  8,  2018,  the  Company  acquired  a  100%  interest  in  Anasys  Instruments  Corp.  (Anasys),  a

privately  held  company,  for  a  purchase  price  of  $27.0  million  with  the  potential  for  additional
consideration  based  on  revenue  achievements  in  2019  and  2020.  Anasys  develops  and  manufactures
nanoscale  infrared  spectroscopy  and  thermal  measurement  instruments.  Anasys  was  integrated  into  the
BSI  NANO  Segment.

The  fair  value  allocation  included  contingent  consideration  in  the  amount  of  $5.3  million,  which
represented  the  estimated  fair  value  of  future  payments  to  the  former  shareholders  of  Anasys  based  on
Anasys  achieving  annual  revenue  targets  for  the  years  2019  and  2020.  The  Company  completed  the  fair
value  allocation  in  the  fourth  quarter  of  2018.  The  amortization  period  for  all  intangible  assets  acquired
in  connection  with  Anasys  is  eight  years,  except  for  backlog  which  will  be  amortized  over  one  year.

JPK

On  July  11,  2018,  the  Company  acquired  a  100%  interest  in  JPK  Instruments  AG  (JPK),  a
privately  held  company,  for  a  purchase  price  of  Euro  14.2  million  (approximately  $16.6  million),  with
the  potential  for  additional  consideration  based  on  various  operational  achievements  throughout  2019
and  2020.  JPK  adds  in-depth  expertise  in  live-cell  imaging,  cellular  mechanics,  adhesion,  and  molecular
force  measurements,  optical  trapping,  and  biological  stimulus-response  characterization  to  Bruker’s
capabilities.  JPK  is  located  in  Berlin,  Germany  and  was  integrated  into  the  BSI  NANO  Segment.

The  fair  value  allocation  included  contingent  consideration  in  the  amount  of  $4.3  million,  which
represented  the  estimated  fair  value  of  future  payments  to  the  former  shareholders  of  JPK  based  on
JPK  achieving  various  operational  achievements  for  the  years  2019  and  2020.  The  Company  completed
the  fair  value  allocation  in  the  second  quarter  of  2019.  The  amortization  period  for  all  intangible  assets
acquired  in  connection  with  JPK  is  eight  years,  except  for  backlog  which  will  be  amortized  over  one
year.

Mestrelab

On  October  1,  2018,  Bruker  acquired  a  24.9%  interest  in  Mestrelab  Research,  S.L.  (Mestrelab)  for

a  purchase  price  of  Euro  4.7  million  (approximately  $5.4  million)  and  acquired  an  additional  26.1%
interest  on  December  4,  2018  for  a  purchase  price  of  Euro  5.2  million  (approximately  $5.9  million).
The  Company  has  options  that  can  be  exercised  after  2022  to  acquire  the  remaining  49%.  Mestrelab
adds  in-depth  expertise  to  assist  in  advancing  chemistry  software  that  handles  spectroscopic  data  and
extracts  and  manages  chemical  information  from  a  variety  of  analytical  techniques,  including,  for
example,  NMR  and  mass  spectrometry.  Mestrelab  is  located  in  Santiago  de  Compostela,  Spain  and  was
integrated  into  the  BSI  Life  Science  Segment.

The  Company  completed  the  fair  value  allocation  in  the  fourth  quarter  of  2019.  The  amortization

period  for  all  intangible  assets  acquired  in  connection  with  Mestrelab  is  nine  years,  except  for  customer
relationships  which  will  be  amortized  over  ten  years.

Concurrent  with  the  acquisition,  the  Company  entered  into  an  agreement  with  the  noncontrolling
interest  holders  that  provides  the  Company  with  the  right  to  purchase,  and  the  noncontrolling  interest
holders  with  the  right  to  sell,  the  remaining  49%  of  Mestrelab  for  cash  at  a  contractually  defined
redemption  value.  These  rights  (embedded  derivative)  are  exercisable  beginning  in  2022  and  can  be
accelerated,  at  a  discounted  redemption  value,  upon  certain  events  related  to  post  combination  services.
As  the  option  is  tied  to  continued  employment,  the  Company  classified  the  hybrid  instrument
(noncontrolling  interest  with  an  embedded  derivative)  as  a  long-term  liability  on  the  consolidated
balance  sheet.  Subsequent  to  the  acquisition,  the  carrying  value  of  the  hybrid  instrument  is  remeasured
to  fair  value  with  changes  recorded  to  stock-based  compensation  expense  in  proportion  to  the  requisite

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service  period  vested.  During  the  year  ended  December  31,  2019,  the  fair  value  remeasurement
resulted  in  a  $2.3  million  stock  compensation  benefit.

Hain

On  October  15,  2018,  Bruker  acquired  an  80%  interest  in  Hain  Lifescience  GmbH  (Hain)  for  a

purchase  price  of  Euro  66  million  (approximately  $76.4  million)  and  has  options  to  acquire  the
remaining  20%  exercisable  after  2022.  Hain  is  an  infectious  disease  specialist  with  a  broad  range  of
molecular  diagnostics  solutions  for  the  detection  of  microbial  and  viral  pathogens,  as  well  as  for
molecular  antibiotic  resistance  testing.  Hain  is  located  in  Nehren,  Germany  and  was  integrated  into  the
BSI  Life  Science  Segment.

The  Company  completed  the  fair  value  allocation  in  the  fourth  quarter  of  2019.  The  amortization

period  for  all  intangible  assets  acquired  in  connection  with  Hain  is  15  years.

Concurrent  with  the  acquisition,  the  Company  entered  into  an  agreement  with  the  noncontrolling
interest  holders  that  provided  the  Company  with  the  right  to  purchase,  and  the  noncontrolling  interest
holders  with  the  right  to  sell,  the  remaining  20%  of  Hain  for  cash  at  a  contractually  defined
redemption  value.  These  rights  are  accelerated  in  certain  events.  As  the  redemption  is  contingently
redeemable  at  the  option  of  the  noncontrolling  interest  shareholders,  the  Company  classifies  the
carrying  amount  of  the  redeemable  noncontrolling  interest  in  the  mezzanine  section  on  the
consolidated  balance  sheet,  which  is  presented  above  the  equity  section  and  below  liabilities.  The
agreement  establishes  a  redemption  price  floor  of  Euro  16.7  million.  Beginning  in  2022,  the  redemption
price  is  capped  at  Euro  46  million  and  increases  by  Euro  6  million  each  year  thereafter  if  unexercised
by  either  party.

Subsequent  to  the  acquisition,  the  redeemable  noncontrolling  interest  is  measured  at  the  greater  of

the  amount  that  would  be  paid  if  settlement  occurred  as  of  the  balance  sheet  date  based  on  the
contractually  defined  redemption  value  and  its  carrying  amount  adjusted  for  net  income  (loss)
attributable  to  the  noncontrolling  interest.  Adjustments  to  the  carrying  value  of  the  redeemable
noncontrolling  interest  are  recorded  through  retained  earnings.  During  the  year  ended  December  31,
2019,  there  were  no  adjustments  to  the  carrying  value  of  the  redeemable  noncontrolling  interest.

Alicona

On  December  17,  2018,  Bruker  acquired  a  100%  interest  in  Agapetus  GmbH  (Alicona)  for  a
purchase  price  of  Euro  48.9  million  (approximately  $55.4  million).  Alicona  is  a  provider  of  optical-
based  metrology  products.  Alicona  is  located  in  Graz,  Austria  and  was  integrated  into  the  BSI  NANO
Segment.

The  Company  completed  the  fair  value  allocation  in  the  fourth  quarter  of  2019.  The  amortization

period  for  the  intangible  assets  acquired  in  connection  with  Alicona  is  8  years  for  the  customer
relationships  and  technology  intangible  assets,  12  years  for  the  trade  name  intangible  asset  and  1  year
for  the  backlog  intangible  asset.

Other  Acquisitions

In  addition  to  the  acquisitions  noted  above,  in  the  year  ended  December  31,  2018,  the  Company
completed  various  other  acquisitions  that  collectively  complemented  the  Company’s  existing  product
offerings  or  added  aftermarket  and  software  capabilities  to  the  Company’s  existing  businesses.  The  total
consideration  transferred  for  the  additional  acquisitions  was  $12.7  million.

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2017

The  following  tables  reflect  the  consideration  transferred  and  the  respective  reportable  segment  for

each  of  the  2017  acquisitions:

Name  of  Acquisition

Date  Acquired

Segment

Consideration

Cash  Consideration

. . .
InVivo  Biotech  Svs  GmbH.
Hysitron,  Incorporated . . . . . . .
Luxendo  GmbH . . . . . . . . . . . .
XGLab  S.r.l.
. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Other . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Luxendo

BSI  Life  Science

January  2,  2017
January  23,  2017 BSI  NANO
BSI  NANO
BSI  NANO
BSI  Life  Science

May  5, 2017
August  1,  2017
Various

$ 9.1
28.8
21.9
5.5
6.0

$71.3

$ 9.1
27.2
18.8
5.5
5.7

$66.3

On  May  5,  2017,  the  Company  acquired  100%  of  the  shares  of  Luxendo  GmbH  (Luxendo),  a

privately  held  spin-off  of  the  European  Molecular  Biology  Laboratory,  for  a  purchase  price  of
Euro  17  million  (approximately  $18.8  million),  with  the  potential  for  additional  consideration  based  on
revenue  achievements  in  2018  through  2021.  Luxendo  is  a  developer  and  manufacturer  of  proprietary
light-sheet  fluorescence  microscopy  instruments.  Luxendo  is  located  in  Heidelberg,  Germany  and  was
integrated  into  the  BSI  NANO  Segment.

The  fair  value  allocation  included  contingent  consideration  in  the  amount  of  $3.1  million,  which

represented  the  estimated  fair  value  of  future  payments  to  the  former  shareholders  of  Luxendo  based
on  achieving  annual  revenue  targets  for  the  years  2018  through  2021.  The  Company  completed  the  fair
value  allocation  in  the  third  quarter  of  2017.  The  amortization  period  for  intangible  assets  acquired  in
connection  with  the  acquisition  of  Luxendo  is  10  years  for  trade  names  and  7  years  for  technology.

Hysitron

On  January  23,  2017,  the  Company  acquired  100%  of  the  shares  of  Hysitron,  Incorporated

(Hysitron).  The  acquisition  adds  Hysitron’s  nanomechanical  testing  instruments  to  the  Company’s
existing  portfolio  of  atomic  force  microscopes,  surface  profilometers,  and  tribology  and  mechanical
testing  systems.  Hysitron  is  included  in  BSI  NANO  Segment.

The  fair  value  allocation  included  contingent  consideration  in  the  amount  of  $1.6  million,  which
represented  the  estimated  fair  value  of  future  payments  to  the  former  shareholders  of  Hysitron  based
on  achieving  annual  revenue  targets  for  the  years  2017  through  2018.  The  Company  paid  $1.1  million
in  contingent  payments  related  to  this  acquisition.  The  Company  completed  the  fair  value  allocation  in
the  second  quarter  of  2017.  The  maximum  potential  future  payments  related  to  the  contingent
consideration  is  $10  million.  The  amortization  period  for  intangible  assets  acquired  in  connection  with
Hysitron  is  7  years  for  customer  relationships,  trademarks  and  other  intangibles  and  5  years  for  existing
technology.

Note  5—Fair  Value  of  Financial  Instruments

The  Company  measures  the  following  financial  assets  and  liabilities  at  fair  value  on  a  recurring
basis.  The  following  tables  set  forth  the  Company’s  financial  instruments  and  presents  them  within  the

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fair  value  hierarchy  using  the  lowest  level  of  input  that  is  significant  to  the  fair  value  measurement  at
December  31,  2019  and  2018  (dollars  in  millions):

December  31,  2019

Assets:
Interest  rate  and  cross  currency  swap  agreements
. . . . .
Foreign  exchange  contracts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Embedded  derivatives  in  purchase  and  delivery  contracts
Fixed  price  commodity  contracts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Total

$10.1
0.9
0.1
0.3

Total  assets  recorded  at  fair  value . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

$11.4

Liabilities:
Contingent  consideration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Hybrid  instrument  liability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Interest  rate  and  cross  currency  swap  agreements
. . . . .
Foreign  exchange  contracts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Embedded  derivatives  in  purchase  and  delivery  contracts

$15.8
10.6
16.9
0.4
0.6

Total  liabilities  recorded  at  fair  value . . . . . . . . . . . . .

$44.3

December  31,  2018

Assets:
Foreign  exchange  contracts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Embedded  derivatives  in  purchase  and  delivery  contracts
Fixed  price  commodity  contracts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Total

$ 0.2
—
0.4

Total  assets  recorded  at  fair  value . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

$ 0.6

Liabilities:
Contingent  consideration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Hybrid  instrument  liability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Foreign  exchange  contracts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Embedded  derivatives  in  purchase  and  delivery  contracts
Fixed  price  commodity  contracts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

$15.1
12.9
2.8
0.9
0.5

Total  liabilities  recorded  at  fair  value . . . . . . . . . . . . .

$32.2

Quoted  Prices
in  Active
Markets
Available
(Level  1)

Significant
Other
Observable
Inputs
(Level  2)

Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
(Level  3)

$—
—
—
—

$—

$—
—
—
—
—

$—

$10.1
0.9
0.1
0.3

$11.4

$ —
—
16.9
0.4
0.6

$17.9

$ —
—
—
—

$ —

$15.8
10.6
—
—
—

$26.4

Quoted  Prices
in  Active
Markets
Available
(Level  1)

Significant
Other
Observable
Inputs
(Level  2)

Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
(Level  3)

$—
—
—

$—

$—
—
—
—
—

$—

$0.2
—
0.4

$0.6

$ —
—
2.8
0.9
0.5

$4.2

$ —
—
—

$ —

$15.1
12.9
—
—
—

$28.0

Derivative  financial  instruments  are  classified  within  level  2  because  there  is  not  an  active  market

for  each  derivative  contract.  However,  the  inputs  used  to  calculate  the  value  of  the  instruments  are
obtained  from  active  markets.

The  fair  value  of  the  long-term  fixed  interest  rate  debt,  which  has  been  classified  as  Level  2,  was
$517.4  million  and  $228.8  million  at  December  31,  2019  and  2018,  respectively,  based  on  market  and
observable  sources  with  similar  maturity  dates.

The  Company  measures  certain  assets  and  liabilities  at  fair  value  with  changes  in  fair  value

recognized  in  earnings.

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Excluded  from  the  table  above  are  restricted  cash  and  short-term  investments  related  to  time  and

call  deposits.  The  Company  has  a  program  to  enter  into  time  deposits  with  varying  maturity  dates
ranging  from  one  to  twelve  months,  as  well  as  call  deposits  for  which  the  Company  has  the  ability  to
redeem  the  invested  amounts  over  a  period  of  95  days.  The  Company  has  classified  these  investments
within  cash  and  cash  equivalents  or  short-term  investments  within  the  consolidated  balance  sheets
based  on  call  and  maturity  dates  and  these  are  not  subject  to  fair  value  measurement.  The  following
tables  set  forth  the  balances  of  restricted  cash  and  short-term  investments  as  of  December  31,  2019  and
2018  (dollars  in  millions):

Restricted  Cash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cash  Equivalents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Short-term  Investments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2019

2018

$3.6

$3.9
9.0 —
6.6 —

On  a  quarterly  basis,  the  Company  reviews  its  short-term  investments  to  determine  if  there  have

been  any  events  that  could  create  an  impairment.  None  were  noted  for  the  years  ended  December  31,
2019  and  2018.

As  part  of  certain  acquisitions,  the  Company  recorded  contingent  consideration  liabilities  that  have

been  classified  as  Level  3  in  the  fair  value  hierarchy.  The  contingent  consideration  represents  the
estimated  fair  value  of  future  payments  to  the  former  shareholders  of  certain  acquired  companies  based
on  the  applicable  acquired  company  achieving  annual  revenue  and  gross  margin  targets  in  certain  years
as  specified  in  the  relevant  purchase  and  sale  agreement.  The  Company  initially  values  the  contingent
considerations  by  using  a  Monte  Carlo  simulation  or  an  income  approach  method.  The  Monte  Carlo
method  models  future  revenue  and  costs  of  goods  sold  projections  and  discounts  the  average  results  to
present  value.  The  income  approach  method  involves  calculating  the  earnout  payment  based  on  the
forecasted  cash  flows,  adjusting  the  future  earnout  payment  for  the  risk  of  reaching  the  projected
financials,  and  then  discounting  the  future  payments  to  present  value  by  the  counterparty  risk.  The
counterparty  risk  considers  the  risk  of  the  buyer  having  the  cash  to  make  the  earnout  payments  and  is
commensurate  with  a  cost  of  debt  over  an  appropriate  term.

The  following  table  sets  forth  the  changes  in  contingent  consideration  liabilities  for  the  years

ended  December  31,  2019  and  2018  (dollars  in  millions):

Balance  at  December  31,  2017 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Current  period  additions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Current  period  adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Current  period  settlements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Foreign  currency  effect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Balance  at  December  31,  2018 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Current  period  additions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Current  period  adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Current  period  settlements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Foreign  currency  effect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

$12.7
9.9
(1.9)
(5.5)
(0.1)

15.1
5.4
2.3
(6.7)
(0.3)

Balance  at  December  31,  2019 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

$15.8

As  part  of  the  Mestrelab  acquisition,  the  Company  entered  into  an  agreement  with  the
noncontrolling  interest  holders  that  provides  the  Company  with  the  right  to  purchase,  and  the
noncontrolling  interest  holders  with  the  right  to  sell,  the  remaining  49%  of  Mestrelab  for  cash  at  a
contractually  defined  redemption  value.  These  rights  (an  embedded  derivative)  are  exercisable
beginning  in  2022  and  can  be  accelerated,  at  a  discounted  redemption  value,  upon  certain  events
related  to  post  combination  services.  As  the  option  is  tied  to  continued  employment,  the  Company

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classified  the  hybrid  instrument  (noncontrolling  interest  with  an  embedded  derivative)  as  a  long-term
liability  on  the  consolidated  balance  sheet.  Subsequent  to  the  acquisition,  the  carrying  value  of  the
hybrid  instrument  is  remeasured  to  fair  value  with  changes  recorded  to  stock-based  compensation
expense  in  proportion  to  the  requisite  service  period  vested.  The  hybrid  instrument  is  classified  as
Level  3  in  the  fair  value  hierarchy.

The  following  table  sets  forth  the  changes  in  hybrid  instrument  liability  for  the  year  ended

December  31,  2019  and  2018  (dollars  in  millions):

Balance  at  December  31,  2017 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Current  period  additions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

$ —
12.9

Balance  at  December  31,  2018 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Current  period  additions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

12.9
(2.3)

Balance  at  December  31,  2019 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

$10.6

Note  6—Accounts  Receivable

The  following  is  a  summary  of  accounts  receivable,  net  at  December  31,  (dollars  in  millions):

Gross  accounts  receivable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Allowance  for  doubtful  accounts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

$365.6
(3.4)

$361.0
(3.8)

Accounts  receivable,  net . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

$362.2

$357.2

2019

2018

The  allowance  for  doubtful  accounts  is  based  on  a  number  of  factors,  including  an  evaluation  of

customer  credit  worthiness,  the  age  of  the  outstanding  receivable,  economic  trends  and  historical
experience.  Provisions  for  doubtful  accounts  are  recorded  in  selling,  general  and  administrative
expenses  in  the  accompanying  consolidated  statements  of  income  and  comprehensive  income.

The  following  is  a  summary  of  the  activity  in  the  Company’s  allowance  for  doubtful  accounts  at

December  31,  (dollars  in  millions):

Balance  at
Beginning  of
Period

Additions
Charged  to
Expense

Deductions
Amounts
Written  Off

Foreign
Currency
Impact

Balance  at
End  of  Period

2019 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2018 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2017 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

$3.8
4.7
7.9

$1.3
0.7
0.5

$(1.9)
(1.7)
(4.4)

$0.2
0.1
0.7

$3.4
3.8
4.7

Note  7—Inventories

Inventories  consisted  of  the  following  at  December  31,  (dollars  in  millions):

Raw  materials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Work-in-process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Finished  goods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Demonstration  units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

$188.8
206.4
104.5
77.5

$164.5
182.4
94.8
67.9

Inventories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

$577.2

$509.6

2019

2018

Finished  goods  include  in-transit  systems  that  have  been  shipped  to  the  Company’s  customers  but
not  yet  installed  and  accepted  by  the  customer.  As  of  December  31,  2019  and  2018,  inventory-in-transit
was  $36.0  million  and  $38.3  million,  respectively.

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Note  8—Property,  Plant  and  Equipment,  Net

The  following  is  a  summary  of  property,  plant  and  equipment,  net  by  major  asset  class  at

December  31,  (dollars  in  millions):

Land . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Building  and  leasehold  improvements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Machinery,  equipment,  software  and  furniture  and  fixtures . . . . .

$ 26.5
305.2
400.0

$ 26.8
299.2
366.4

Less  accumulated  depreciation  and  amortization . . . . . . . . . . . . .

731.7
(425.6)

692.4
(421.8)

Property,  plant  and  equipment,  net . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

$ 306.1

$ 270.6

2019

2018

Depreciation  expense,  which  includes  the  amortization  of  leasehold  improvements,  for  the  years

ended  December  31,  2019,  2018  and  2017  was  $37.3  million,  $36.0  million  and  $34.3  million,
respectively.

During  the  years  ended  December  31,  2019  and  2017,  the  Company  recorded  impairment  charges

of  $0.5  million  and  $1.1  million,  respectively,  representing  the  write  down  to  fair  value  of  certain
property,  plant  and  equipment,  net  related  to  restructuring  and  outsourcing  activities  undertaken  during
the  respective  years.  These  impairment  charges  are  recorded  within  other  charges,  net  in  the
accompanying  consolidated  statements  of  income  and  comprehensive  income.  Please  see  Note  19—
other  charges,  net,  for  additional  details  on  the  restructuring  activities.  There  were  no  impairment
charges  in  the  year  ended  December  31,  2018.

Note  9—Goodwill  and  Intangible  Assets

Goodwill

The  following  table  sets  forth  the  changes  in  the  carrying  amount  of  goodwill  by  segment  for  the

years  ended  December  31,  2019,  2018  and  2017  (dollars  in  millions):

Balance  at  December  31,  2016 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Current  period  additions/adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Foreign  currency  impact . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Balance  at  December  31,  2017 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Current  period  additions/adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Foreign  currency  impact . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Balance  at  December  31,  2018 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Current  period  additions/adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Foreign  currency  impact . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

BSI  Life
Science

$ 4.5
3.7
0.7

8.9
64.1
(1.0)

72.0

13.1
(0.9)

BSI  NANO BEST

Total

$126.1
30.1
4.7

$ — $130.6
33.8
5.4

—
—

160.9
44.9
(2.1)

203.7

6.3
(1.5)

— 169.8
— 109.0
(3.1)
—

— 275.7

0.3
—

19.7
(2.4)

Balance  at  December  31,  2019 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

$84.2

$208.5

$0.3

$293.0

The  Company  performed  its  annual  impairment  evaluation  using  both  a  quantitative  and
qualitative  approach  at  December  31,  2019,  a  quantitative  approach  at  December  31,  2018  and  a
qualitative  approach  at  December  31,  2017  and  concluded  it  was  more  likely  than  not  that  goodwill  has
not  been  impaired.  Based  on  the  most  recent  quantitative  analysis  the  fair  values  of  each  of  the
Company’s  reporting  units  was  greater  than  their  carrying  amounts  and,  therefore,  no  impairment  was
required.

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The  Company  has  recorded  $3.1  million  in  the  cumulative  impairment  of  goodwill.

Intangible  Assets

The  following  is  a  summary  of  intangible  assets  at  December  31,  2019  and  2018  (dollars  in

millions):

2019

2018

Gross
Carrying
Amount

Accumulated
Amortization

Net
Carrying
Amount

Gross
Carrying
Amount

Accumulated
Amortization

Net
Carrying
Amount

Existing  technology  and  related

patents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Customer  relationships . . . . . . . . . . .
Non  compete  conracts . . . . . . . . . . . .
Trade  names . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Other . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

$300.9
134.7
1.8
13.7
5.5

$(182.4)
(30.9)
(1.8)
(2.9)
(5.4)

$118.5
103.8
—
10.8
0.1

$272.6
112.0
1.8
11.6
5.1

$(160.5)
(18.1)
(1.8)
(1.6)
(2.4)

Intangible  assets . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

$456.6

$(223.4)

$233.2

$403.1

$(184.4)

$112.1
93.9
—
10.0
2.7

$218.7

For  the  years  ended  December  31,  2019,  2018  and  2017,  the  Company  recorded  amortization

expense  of  approximately  $38.3  million,  $28.9  million  and  $29.6  million,  respectively,  in  the
consolidated  statements  of  income  and  comprehensive  income.  During  the  year  ended  December  31,
2019,  the  Company  recorded  an  impairment  charge  of  $1.2  million  representing  the  impairment  of  the
technology  within  the  BSI  Life  Science  Segment.  During  the  year  ended  December  31,  2018,  the
Company  recorded  an  impairment  charge  of  $0.6  million  representing  the  impairment  of  the  in-process
research  and  development  within  the  BSI  Life  Science  Segment.

The  estimated  future  amortization  expense  related  to  amortizable  intangible  assets  at

December  31,  2019  is  as  follows  (dollars  in  millions):

2020 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2021 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2022 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2023 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2024 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Thereafter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

$ 35.0
32.5
27.3
24.7
22.4
91.3

Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

$233.2

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Note  10—Other  Current  Liabilities

The  following  is  a  summary  of  other  current  liabilities  at  December  31,  2019  and  2018  (dollars  in

millions):

2019

2018

Deferred  revenue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Accrued  compensation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Accrued  warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Contingent  consideration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Income  taxes  payable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Other  taxes  payable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Derivative  liabilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Operating  leases . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Other  accrued  expenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

$102.6
105.7
21.1
12.6
52.4
17.5
1.2
20.6
55.1

$ 96.3
104.2
19.7
7.1
36.8
23.4
4.2
—
60.2

Other  current  liabilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

$388.8

$351.9

The  following  table  sets  forth  the  changes  in  accrued  warranty  for  the  years  ended  December  31,

2019,  2018  and  2017  (dollars  in  millions):

Balance  at  December  31,  2016 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Accruals  for  warranties  issued  during  the  year . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Settlements  of  warranty  claims . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Foreign  currency  impact . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

$ 18.7
17.0
(17.0)
1.9

Balance  at  December  31,  2017 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Accruals  for  warranties  issued  during  the  year . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Settlements  of  warranty  claims . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Foreign  currency  impact . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Balance  at  December  31,  2018 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Accruals  for  warranties  issued  during  the  year . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Settlements  of  warranty  claims . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Foreign  currency  impact . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

20.6
21.3
(21.5)
(0.7)

19.7
24.5
(22.9)
(0.2)

Balance  at  December  31,  2019 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

$ 21.1

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Note  11—Debt

The  Company’s  debt  obligations  consist  of  the  following  as  of  December  31,  2019  and  2018

(dollars  in  millions):

US  Dollar  revolving  loan  under  the  2015  Credit  Agreement . . . . . .
US  Dollar  notes  under  the  2012  Note  Purchase  Agreement . . . . . .
CHF  Dollar  notes  under  the  2019  Note  Purchase  Agreement . . . . .
US  Dollar  notes  under  the  2019  Term  Loan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Unamortized  debt  issuance  costs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Other  revolving  loans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Capital  lease  obligations  and  other  loans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2019

2018

$ — $111.6
220.0
—
—
(0.5)
2.9
7.1

205.0
306.8
300.0
(2.6)
—
4.1

Total  debt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Current  portion  of  long-term  debt

813.3
(0.5)

341.1
(18.5)

Total  long-term  debt,  less  current  portion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

$812.8

$322.6

There  was  no  amount  outstanding  under  the  2019  Revolving  Credit  Agreement  as  of  December  31,

2019.

On  December  11,  2019,  the  Company  entered  into  (1)  a  new  revolving  credit  agreement  to
establish  a  new  revolving  credit  facility  in  the  aggregate  principal  amount  of  $600  million;  (2)  a  term
loan  agreement  to  establish  a  new  term  loan  facility  in  the  aggregate  principal  amount  of  $300  million;
and  (3)  a  note  purchase  agreement  to  issue  and  sell  CHF  297  million  aggregate  principal  amount  of
1.01%  senior  notes  due  December  11,  2029.

The  new  revolving  credit  agreement  replaces  the  Company’s  $500  million  five-year  revolving  credit
agreement  established  on  October  27,  2015,  which  was  terminated  on  December  11,  2019.  The  existing
$105  million  4.31%  Series  2012A  Senior  Notes,  Tranche  C,  due  January  18,  2022,  and  the  existing
$100  million  4.46%  Series  2012A  Senior  Notes,  Tranche  D,  due  January  18,  2024,  which  the  Company
issued  pursuant  to  a  note  purchase  agreement  dated  January  18,  2012,  remain  in  full  force  and  effect.

Each  of  the  revolving  credit  agreements,  term  loan  agreement  and  note  purchase  agreements  are

described  below.

2019  Revolving  Credit  Agreement

On  December  11,  2019,  the  Company  entered  into  a  new  credit  agreement,  referred  to  as  the  2019

Revolving  Credit  Agreement.  The  2019  Revolving  Credit  Agreement  provides  for  a  five-year  revolving
credit  facility  in  the  U.S.  Dollar  equivalent  amount  of  $600  million,  comprised  of  sub-facilities  for
revolving  loans,  swing-line  loans,  letters  of  credit  and  foreign  borrowings.  The  2019  Revolving  Credit
Agreement  also  provides  for  an  uncommitted  incremental  facility  whereby,  under  certain  circumstances,
the  Company  may,  at  its  option,  increase  the  amount  of  the  revolving  facility  or  incur  term  loans  in  an
aggregate  amount  not  to  exceed  $250  million.  Loans  under  the  2019  Revolving  Credit  Agreement  will
be  repayable  in  full  at  maturity,  and  may  also  be  prepaid  at  the  Company’s  option  in  whole  or  in  part
without  premium  or  penalty.  Amounts  borrowed  under  the  2019  Revolving  Credit  Agreement  may  be
repaid  and  reborrowed  from  time  to  time  prior  to  the  maturity  date.  The  obligations  under  the  2019
Revolving  Credit  Agreement  are  unsecured  and  are  fully  and  unconditionally  guaranteed  by  the
Company  and  certain  of  its  subsidiaries.

Borrowings  under  the  2019  Revolving  Credit  Agreement  bear  interest  at  a  rate  equal  to,  at  the

Company’s  option,  (a)  the  London  Interbank  Offered  Rate  (LIBOR)  applicable  to  the  relevant
currency,  plus  a  margin  ranging  from  1.000%  to  1.500%,  based  on  the  Company’s  leverage  ratio,  or

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(b)  the  highest  of  (i)  the  federal  funds  effective  rate  plus  1⁄2  of  1%,  (ii)  the  prime  rate  announced  by
Bank  of  America,  N.A.,  and  (iii)  LIBOR,  as  adjusted,  plus  1%,  plus,  in  each  case,  a  margin  rate
ranging  from  0.100%  to  0.500%,  based  on  the  Company’s  leverage  ratio.  The  Company  has  also  agreed
to  pay  a  quarterly  facility  fee  based  on  the  aggregate  unused  amount  available  under  the  2019
Revolving  Credit  Agreement  ranging  from  0.100%  to  0.200%,  based  on  the  Company’s  leverage  ratio.

The  2019  Revolving  Credit  Agreement  includes  affirmative,  negative  and  financial  covenants  and
events  of  default  customary  for  financings  of  this  type.  The  negative  covenants  include,  among  others,
restrictions  on  liens,  indebtedness  of  the  Company  and  its  subsidiaries,  asset  and  equity  sales,  dividends,
and  transactions  with  affiliates.  The  financial  covenants  include  maximum  leverage  ratio  and  minimum
interest  coverage  ratios  of  the  Company,  specifically,  the  Company’s  leverage  ratio  cannot  exceed  3.5
and  the  interest  coverage  ratio  cannot  be  less  than  2.5.  The  events  of  default  include,  among  others,
payment  defaults,  defaults  in  the  performance  of  affirmative  and  negative  covenants,  the  inaccuracy  of
representations  and  warranties,  bankruptcy  and  insolvency  related  events,  certain  ERISA  events,
material  judgments,  and  the  occurrence  of  a  change  of  control.

The  following  is  a  summary  of  the  maximum  commitments  and  the  net  amounts  available  to  the
Company  under  the  2019  Revolving  Credit  Agreement  and  other  lines  of  credit  with  various  financial
institutions  located  primarily  in  Germany  and  Switzerland  that  are  unsecured  and  typically  due  upon
demand  with  interest  payable  monthly,  at  December  31,  2019  (in  millions):

2019  Credit  Agreement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Other  lines  of  credit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Total  revolving  loans

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

$600.0
251.8

$851.8

$—
—

$—

$

0.2
143.0

$143.2

$599.8
108.8

$708.6

Total  Amount
Committed  by Outstanding
Borrowings

Lenders

Outstanding
Letters  of
Credit

Total  Amount
Available

2015  Revolving  Credit  Agreement

On  October  27,  2015,  the  Company  entered  into  a  revolving  credit  agreement,  referred  to  as  the

2015  Credit  Agreement.  The  2015  Credit  Agreement  provided  a  maximum  commitment  on  the
Company’s  revolving  credit  line  of  $500  million  and  a  maturity  date  of  October  2020.  The  2015
Revolving  Credit  Agreement  was  terminated  in  December  2019.  Borrowings  under  the  revolving  credit
line  of  the  2015  Credit  Agreement  accrued  interest,  at  the  Company’s  option,  at  either  (a)  the  greatest
of  (i)  the  prime  rate,  (ii)  the  federal  funds  rate  plus  0.50%  and  (iii)  adjusted  LIBOR  plus  1.00%,  plus
margins  ranging  from  0.00%  to  0.30%  or  (b)  LIBOR,  plus  margins  ranging  from  0.90%  to  1.30%.
There  was  also  a  facility  fee  ranging  from  0.10%  to  0.20%.

Borrowings  under  the  2015  Credit  Agreement  were  guaranteed  by  certain  of  the  Company’s
material  subsidiaries.  The  2015  Credit  Agreement  also  required  the  Company  to  maintain  certain
financial  ratios  related  to  maximum  leverage  and  minimum  interest  coverage.  In  addition  to  the
financial  ratios,  the  2015  Credit  Agreement  contained  negative  covenants,  including  among  others,
restrictions  on  liens,  indebtedness  of  the  Company  and  its  subsidiaries,  asset  sales,  dividends  and
transactions  with  affiliates.

2019  Term  Loan  Agreement

On  December  11,  2019,  the  Company,  together  with  certain  of  its  subsidiaries,  as  borrowers,
entered  into  a  term  loan  agreement,  referred  to  as  Term  Loan  Agreement  with  a  bank  consortium.  The
Term  Loan  Agreement  provides  for  a  $300  million  seven-year  term  loan  facility  subject  to  terms  and
conditions  substantially  consistent  with  those  provisions  contained  in  the  2019  Revolving  Credit
Agreement.  Loans  under  the  Term  Loan  Agreement  will  be  repayable  in  full  at  maturity,  subject  to

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scheduled  amortization  beginning  in  2022,  and  may  also  be  prepaid  at  the  Company’s  option  in  whole
or  in  part  without  premium  or  penalty.  The  obligations  under  the  Term  Loan  Agreement  are  unsecured
and  are  fully  and  unconditionally  guaranteed  by  certain  of  the  Company’s  subsidiaries.

Amounts  outstanding  under  the  Term  Loan  Agreement  bear  interest  at  a  rate  equal  to,  at  the
Company’s  option,  (a)  the  US  Dollar  London  Interbank  Offered  Rate  (USD  LIBOR),  plus  a  margin
ranging  from  1.000%  to  1.500%,  based  on  the  Company’s  leverage  ratio,  or  (b)  the  highest  of  (i)  the
federal  funds  effective  rate  plus  1⁄2  of  1%,  (ii)  the  prime  rate  announced  by  Bank  of  America,  N.A.,  and
(iii)  USD  LIBOR,  as  adjusted,  plus  1%,  plus  a  margin  ranging  from  0.100%  to  0.500%,  based  on  the
Company’s  leverage  ratio.

The  other  terms  of  the  Term  Loan  Agreement  are  substantially  similar  to  the  terms  of  the  2019

Revolving  Credit  Agreement,  including  representations  and  warranties,  affirmative,  negative  and
financial  covenants,  and  events  of  default.

2019  Note  Purchase  Agreement

On  December  11,  2019,  the  Company  entered  into  a  note  purchase  agreement,  referred  to  as  the

2019  Note  Purchase  Agreement,  with  a  group  of  institutional  accredited  investors.  Pursuant  to  the  2019
Note  Purchase  Agreement,  the  Company  issued  and  sold  CHF  297  million  aggregate  principal  amount
of  1.01%  senior  notes  due  December  11,  2029,  referred  to  as  the  2019  Senior  Notes.  The  obligations
under  the  Note  Purchase  Agreement  are  unsecured  and  are  fully  and  unconditionally  guaranteed  by
certain  of  the  Company’s  subsidiaries.

Interest  on  the  2019  Senior  Notes  is  payable  semi-annually  on  June  11  and  December  11  of  each
year,  commencing  June  11,  2020.  The  Senior  Notes  are  unsecured  obligations  of  the  Company  and  are
fully  and  unconditionally  guaranteed  by  certain  of  the  Company’s  subsidiaries.  The  Company  may
prepay  some  or  all  of  the  Senior  Notes  at  any  time  in  an  amount  not  less  than  10%  of  the  aggregate
principal  amount  of  the  Senior  Notes  then  outstanding  at  a  price  equal  to  the  sum  of  (a)  the  principal
amount  to  be  prepaid,  plus  accrued  and  unpaid  interest,  (b)  any  applicable  ‘‘make-whole’’  amount,  and
(c)  certain  other  fees  and  expenses.  In  the  event  of  a  change  in  control  (as  defined  in  the  2019  Note
Purchase  Agreement)  of  the  Company,  the  Company  may  be  required  to  prepay  the  Senior  Notes  at  a
price  equal  to  100%  of  the  principal  amount  thereof,  plus  accrued  and  unpaid  interest  and  certain
other  fees  and  expenses.

The  2019  Note  Purchase  Agreement  contains  customary  affirmative  and  negative  covenants,
including,  among  others,  restrictions  on  the  Company’s  ability  to  incur  liens,  transfer  or  sell  equity  or
assets,  engage  in  certain  mergers  and  consolidations,  enter  into  transactions  with  affiliates,  and  engage
or  permit  any  subsidiary  to  engage  in  certain  lines  of  business.  The  2019  Note  Purchase  Agreement
also  includes  customary  representations  and  warranties  and  events  of  default.

Additionally,  so  long  as  any  2019  Senior  Notes  are  outstanding,  the  Company  may  not  permit
(i)  its  leverage  ratio  (as  determined  pursuant  to  the  2019  Note  Purchase  Agreement)  as  of  the  end  of
any  fiscal  quarter  to  exceed  3.50  to  1.00  unless  a  material  acquisition  causes  an  adjusted  leverage  ratio
to  apply  pursuant  to  the  2019  Note  Purchase  Agreement,  (ii)  its  interest  coverage  ratio  (as  determined
pursuant  to  the  2019  Note  Purchase  Agreement)  as  of  the  end  of  any  fiscal  quarter  for  any  period  of
four  consecutive  fiscal  quarters  to  be  less  than  2.50  to  1.00,  or  (iii)  priority  Debt  at  any  time  to  exceed
15%  of  consolidated  total  assets  (as  determined  pursuant  to  the  2019  Note  Purchase  Agreement).

2012  Note  Purchase  Agreement

In  January  2012,  the  Company  entered  into  a  note  purchase  agreement,  referred  to  as  the  2012
Note  Purchase  Agreement,  with  a  group  of  accredited  institutional  investors.  Pursuant  to  the  2012  Note

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Purchase  Agreement,  the  Company  issued  and  sold  $240.0  million  of  senior  notes,  referred  to  as  the
2012  Senior  Notes,  which  consist  of  the  following:

(cid:127) $20  million  3.16%  Series  2012A  Senior  Notes,  Tranche  A,  due  January  18,  2017;

(cid:127) $15  million  3.74%  Series  2012A  Senior  Notes,  Tranche  B,  due  January  18,  2019;

(cid:127) $105  million  4.31%  Series  2012A  Senior  Notes,  Tranche  C,  due  January  18,  2022;  and

(cid:127) $100  million  4.46%  Series  2012A  Senior  Notes,  Tranche  D,  due  January  18,  2024.

On  January  18,  2017,  the  outstanding  $20.0  million  principal  amount  of  Tranche  A  of  the  2012

Senior  Notes  was  repaid  in  accordance  with  the  terms  of  the  2012  Note  Purchase  Agreement.  On
January  18,  2019,  the  outstanding  $15.0  million  principal  amount  of  Tranche  B  of  the  2012  Senior
Notes  was  repaid  in  accordance  with  the  terms  of  the  2012  Note  Purchase  Agreement.

Under  the  terms  of  the  2012  Note  Purchase  Agreement,  interest  is  payable  semi-annually  on
January  18  and  July  18  of  each  year.  The  2012  Senior  Notes  are  unsecured  obligations  of  the  Company
and  are  fully  and  unconditionally  guaranteed  by  certain  of  the  Company’s  direct  and  indirect
subsidiaries.  The  2012  Senior  Notes  rank  pari  passu  in  right  of  repayment  with  the  Company’s  other
senior  unsecured  indebtedness.  The  Company  may  prepay  some  or  all  of  the  2012  Senior  Notes  at  any
time  in  an  amount  not  less  than  10%  of  the  original  aggregate  principal  amount  of  the  2012  Senior
Notes  to  be  prepaid,  at  a  price  equal  to  the  sum  of  (a)  100%  of  the  principal  amount  thereof,  plus
accrued  and  unpaid  interest,  and  (b)  the  applicable  make-whole  amount,  upon  not  less  than  30  and  no
more  than  60  days’  written  notice  to  the  holders  of  the  2012  Senior  Notes.  In  the  event  of  a  change  in
control  of  the  Company,  as  defined  in  the  Note  Purchase  Agreement,  the  Company  may  be  required  to
prepay  the  Notes  at  a  price  equal  to  100%  of  the  principal  amount  thereof,  plus  accrued  and  unpaid
interest.

The  2012  Note  Purchase  Agreement  contains  affirmative  covenants,  including,  without  limitation,

maintenance  of  corporate  existence,  compliance  with  laws,  maintenance  of  insurance  and  properties,
payment  of  taxes,  addition  of  subsidiary  guarantors  and  furnishing  notices  and  other  information.  The
2012  Note  Purchase  Agreement  also  contains  certain  restrictive  covenants  that  restrict  the  Company’s
ability  to,  among  other  things,  incur  liens,  transfer  or  sell  assets,  engage  in  certain  mergers  and
consolidations  and  enter  into  transactions  with  affiliates.  The  2012  Note  Purchase  Agreement  also
includes  customary  representations  and  warranties  and  events  of  default.  In  the  case  of  an  event  of
default  arising  from  specified  events  of  bankruptcy  or  insolvency,  all  outstanding  2012  Senior  Notes  will
become  due  and  payable  immediately  without  further  action  or  notice.  In  the  case  of  payment  events  of
defaults,  any  holder  of  2012  Senior  Notes  affected  thereby  may  declare  all  2012  Senior  Notes  held  by  it
due  and  payable  immediately.  In  the  case  of  any  other  event  of  default,  a  majority  of  the  holders  of  the
2012  Senior  Notes  may  declare  all  the  2012  Senior  Notes  to  be  due  and  payable  immediately.  Pursuant
to  the  2012  Note  Purchase  Agreement,  so  long  as  any  2012  Senior  Notes  are  outstanding  the  Company
will  not  permit  (i)  its  leverage  ratio,  as  determined  pursuant  to  the  2012  Note  Purchase  Agreement,  as
of  the  end  of  any  fiscal  quarter  to  exceed  3.50  to  1.00,  (ii)  its  interest  coverage  ratio  as  determined
pursuant  to  the  2012  Note  Purchase  Agreement  as  of  the  end  of  any  fiscal  quarter  for  any  period  of
four  consecutive  fiscal  quarters  to  be  less  than  2.50  to  1  or  (iii)  priority  debt  at  any  time  to  exceed  25%
of  consolidated  net  worth,  as  determined  pursuant  to  the  2012  Note  Purchase  Agreement.

As  of  December  31,  2019,  the  Company  was  in  compliance  with  the  financial  covenants  of  all  debt

agreements.

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Annual  maturities  of  debt  outstanding,  less  deferred  financing  cost  amortization,  at  December  31,

2019  are  as  follows  (dollars  in  millions):

2020 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2021 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2022 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2023 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2024 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Thereafter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

$ 0.5
1.7
111.1
15.4
115.0
569.6

Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

$813.3

As  of  December  31,  2019,  the  Company  has  entered  into  several  cross-currency  and  interest  rate

swap  agreements  with  a  notional  value  of  $150.0  million  of  U.S.  to  Swiss  Franc  and  a  notional  value  of
$355.0  million  of  U.S.  to  Euro  to  hedge  the  variability  in  the  movement  of  foreign  currency  exchange
rates  on  portions  of  our  Euro  and  Swiss  Franc  denominated  net  asset  investments.  These  agreements
qualify  for  hedge  accounting  and  accordingly  the  change  in  fair  value  of  the  derivative  are  recorded  in
other  comprehensive  income  as  part  of  foreign  currency  translation  adjustments  and  remain  in
accumulated  comprehensive  income  (loss)  attributable  to  Bruker  Corporation  in  shareholders’  equity
until  the  sale  or  substantial  liquidation  of  the  foreign  operation.  The  difference  between  the  interest
rate  received  and  paid  under  the  interest  rate  and  cross-currency  swap  agreements  is  recorded  in
interest  and  other  income  (expenses)  in  the  consolidated  statements  of  income  and  comprehensive
income.  As  a  result  of  entering  into  these  agreements,  the  Company  has  lowered  net  interest  expense
by  $0.6  million  during  2019.  The  gains  (losses)  related  to  hedges  of  net  asset  investments  in
international  operations  that  were  recorded  within  the  cumulative  translational  adjustment  section  of
other  comprehensive  income  were  $6.8  million  for  the  year  ended  December  31,  2019.

Interest  expense  for  the  years  ended  December  31,  2019,  2018  and  2017,  was  $16.0  million,

$12.6  million  and  $15.4  million,  respectively.

Note  12—Derivative  Instruments  and  Hedging  Activities

Interest  Rate  Risks

The  Company’s  exposure  to  interest  rate  risk  relates  primarily  to  outstanding  variable  rate  debt
and  adverse  movements  in  the  related  market  rates.  Typically,  the  most  significant  component  of  the
Company’s  interest  rate  risk  relates  to  amounts  outstanding  under  the  2019  Credit  Agreement  and  the
2019  Term  Loan.

Foreign  Exchange  Rate  Risk  Management

The  Company  generates  a  substantial  portion  of  its  revenues  and  expenses  in  international

markets,  principally  Germany  and  other  countries  in  the  European  Union  and  Switzerland,  which
subjects  its  operations  to  the  exposure  of  exchange  rate  fluctuations.  The  impact  of  currency  exchange
rate  movement  can  be  positive  or  negative  in  any  period.  The  Company  periodically  enters  into  foreign
currency  contracts  in  order  to  minimize  the  volatility  that  fluctuations  in  currency  translation  have  on
its  monetary  transactions.  Under  these  arrangements,  the  Company  typically  agrees  to  purchase  a  fixed
amount  of  a  foreign  currency  in  exchange  for  a  fixed  amount  of  U.S.  Dollars  or  other  currencies  on
specified  dates  with  maturities  of  less  than  twelve  months,  with  some  agreements  extending  to  longer
periods.  These  transactions  do  not  qualify  for  hedge  accounting  and,  accordingly,  the  instrument  is
recorded  at  fair  value  with  the  corresponding  gains  and  losses  recorded  in  the  consolidated  statements
of  income  and  comprehensive  income.  The  Company  had  the  following  notional  amounts  outstanding

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under  foreign  exchange  contracts  and  cross-currency  interest  rate  swap  agreements  at  December  31,  (in
millions):

Buy

December  31,  2019:
Forward  Currency  Contracts

(1):
Euro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Swiss  Francs . . . . . . . . . .
Swiss  Francs . . . . . . . . . .
Swedish  Krona . . . . . . . . .
Swiss  Francs . . . . . . . . . .
Singapore  Dollar . . . . . . .
Singapore  Dollar . . . . . . .
Great  Britain  Pound . . . . .
Euro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Cross-Currency  and  Interest

Rate  Swap  Agreements  (2):
U.S.  Dollars . . . . . . . . . .
U.S.  Dollars . . . . . . . . . .
U.S.  Dollars . . . . . . . . . .
U.S.  Dollars . . . . . . . . . .

December  31,  2018:
Forward  Currency  Contracts

(1):
Euro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
U.S.  Dollars . . . . . . . . . .
Swiss  Francs . . . . . . . . . .
U.S.  Dollars . . . . . . . . . .
Swiss  Francs . . . . . . . . . .
U.S.  Dollars . . . . . . . . . .
Singapore  Dollar . . . . . . .
Chinese  Renminbi
. . . . . .
Great  Britain  Pound . . . . .
Euro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Notional
Amount  in
Buy  Currency

Sell

Maturity

Notional
Amount  in Fair  Value
of  Assets
U.S.  Dollars

Fair  Value
of  Liabilities

18.0
7.8
11.0
26.9
9.4
4.2
2.7
7.7
6.4

U.S.  Dollars
U.S.  Dollars
Euro
Swiss  Francs
Japanese  Yen
U.S.  Dollars
Euro
Euro
Great  Britain  Pound February  2020

January  2020
January  2020
January  2020
January  2020
January  2020
January  2020
January  2020
January  2020

to  January  2021

$ 20.1
7.9
11.3
2.8
9.5
3.1
2.0
10.0
7.7

105.0
100.0
150.0
150.0

Euro
Euro
Euro
Swiss  Francs

January  2022
January  2024
December  2024
December  2026

105.0
100.0
150.0
150.0

$0.1
0.2
0.1
0.1
0.2
—
—
0.2
—

—
—
—
—

25.4
8.5
11.1
2.1
10.4
1.5
4.3
41.1
15.4
6.9

January  2019
U.S.  Dollars
January  2019
Euro
January  2019
U.S.  Dollars
January  2019
Swiss  Francs
April  2019
Japanese  Yen
January  2019
Canadian  Dollars
January  2019
U.S.  Dollars
January  2019
U.S.  Dollars
Euro
January  2019
Great  Britain  Pound May  2019  to
October  2020

$579.4

$0.9

$ 31.1
8.6
11.3
2.1
10.8
1.5
3.1
5.9
20.0
8.0

$ —
—
—
—
—
—
—
0.1
—
0.1

$102.4

$0.2

$ —
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
0.4

1.2
1.3
1.9
2.4

$7.2

$2.1
0.1
—
—
0.2
—
—
—
0.4
—

$2.8

(1) Derivatives  not  designated  as  accounting  hedges.

(2) Derivatives  designated  as  accounting  hedges.

In  addition,  the  Company  periodically  enters  into  purchase  and  sales  contracts  denominated  in
currencies  other  than  the  functional  currency  of  the  parties  to  the  transaction.  The  Company  accounts
for  these  transactions  separately  valuing  the  ‘‘embedded  derivative’’  component  of  these  contracts.  The
contracts,  denominated  in  currencies  other  than  the  functional  currency  of  the  transacting  parties,
amounted  to  $12.3  million  for  the  delivery  of  products  and  $6.1  million  for  the  purchase  of  products  at
December  31,  2019  and  $113.5  million  for  the  delivery  of  products  and  $6.0  million  for  the  purchase  of
products  at  December  31,  2018.  These  purchase  and  sale  contracts  are  not  designated  as  accounting
hedges.  The  changes  in  the  fair  value  of  these  embedded  derivatives  are  recorded  in  interest  and  other
income  (expense),  net  in  the  consolidated  statements  of  income  and  comprehensive  income.

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Commodity  Price  Risk  Management

The  Company  has  an  arrangement  with  a  customer  under  which  it  has  a  firm  commitment  to

deliver  copper  based  superconductors  at  a  fixed  price.  In  order  to  minimize  the  volatility  that
fluctuations  in  the  price  of  copper  have  on  the  Company’s  sales  of  these  commodities,  the  Company
enters  into  commodity  hedge  contracts.  These  commodity  contracts  are  not  designated  as  accounting
hedges.  At  December  31,  2019  and  2018,  the  Company  has  fixed  price  commodity  contracts  with
notional  amounts  aggregating  $5.6  million  and  $6.8  million,  respectively.  The  changes  in  the  fair  value
of  these  commodity  contracts  are  recorded  in  interest  and  other  income  (expense),  net  in  the
consolidated  statements  of  income  and  comprehensive  income.

The  fair  value  of  the  derivative  instruments  described  above  were  recorded  in  the  consolidated

balance  sheets  for  the  years  ended  December  31,  2019  and  2018  as  follows  (dollars  in  millions):

Balance  Sheet  Location

2019

2018

Derivative  assets:
Interest  rate  and  cross  currency  swap  agreements . . . . . . . . Other  current  assets
Foreign  exchange  contracts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Other  current  assets
Embedded  derivatives  in  purchase  and  delivery  contracts . Other  current  assets
Fixed  price  commodity  contracts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Other  current  assets
Embedded  derivatives  in  purchase  and  delivery  contracts . Other  long-term  assets

$ —
$10.1
0.2
0.9
0.1
0.2
0.3 —
— 0.2

Derivative  liabilities:

Foreign  exchange  contracts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Other  current  liabilities
Embedded  derivatives  in  purchase  and  delivery  contracts . Other  current  liabilities
Fixed  price  commodity  contracts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Other  current  liabilities
Interest  rate  and  cross  currency  swap  agreements . . . . . . . Other  long-term  liabilities

$2.8
$ 0.4
0.9
0.6
— 0.5
16.9 —

The  impact  on  net  income  of  unrealized  gains  and  losses  resulting  from  changes  in  the  fair  value
of  derivative  instruments  for  the  years  ending  December  31  are  as  follows  (dollars  in  millions)  and  are
recorded  within  interest  and  other  income  (expense),  net  in  the  consolidated  statements  of  income  and
comprehensive  income:

Foreign  exchange  contracts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$3.0
Embedded  derivatives  in  purchase  and  delivery  contracts . . . . . —
0.8
Fixed  price  commodity  contracts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

$(7.0) $ 5.8
(5.7)
0.6

1.5
(1.3)

Cross-currency  interest  rate  swap  agreements . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

0.6

—

—

Income  (expense),  net . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

$4.4

$(6.8) $ 0.7

2019

2018

2017

Note  13—Income  Taxes

The  domestic  and  foreign  components  of  income  before  taxes  are  as  follows  for  the  years  ended

December  31,  (dollars  in  millions):

Domestic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Foreign . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

$

3.8
276.6

$ (15.4) $ (14.0)
211.8

260.1

2019

2018

2017

$280.4

$244.7

$197.8

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The  components  of  the  income  tax  provision  are  as  follows  for  the  years  ended  December  31,

(dollars  in  millions):

2019

2018

2017

Current  income  tax  expense:

Federal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Foreign . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

$ 0.6
2.2
82.1

$ 10.1
1.0
61.8

$ 32.2
2.0
42.7

Total  current  income  tax  expense . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

84.9

72.9

76.9

Deferred  income  tax  (benefit)  expense:

Federal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Foreign . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Total  deferred  income  tax  (benefit)  expense . . . . . . . . .

(2.2)
0.3
(0.6)

(2.5)

(15.4)
(0.3)
6.5

(9.2)

35.5
(0.4)
5.5

40.6

Income  tax  provision . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

$82.4

$ 63.7

$117.5

The  income  tax  provision  differs  from  the  tax  provision  computed  at  the  U.S.  federal  statutory  rate

due  to  the  following  significant  components  for  the  years  ended  December  31:

2019

2018

2017

21.0% 21.0% 35.0%
Statutory  tax  rate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4.6
Foreign  tax  rate  differential . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
0.7
Permanent  differences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1.7
Mandatory  Repatriation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
0.9
Tax  contingencies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1.1
Change  in  tax  rates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
0.1
Withholding  taxes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(4.9)
Permanent  reinvestment  assertion  accrual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
State  income  taxes,  net  of  federal  benefits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(0.4)
Purchase  accounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . — 0.1
Tax  credits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Other . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . — 0.6
Change  in  valuation  allowance  for  unbenefitted  losses . . . . . . . . — 0.5

(11.7)
(0.5)
27.0
(1.3)
0.9
2.2
7.8
1.3
0.5
(0.6) — (0.3)
(1.2)
(0.3)

5.9
1.1
(0.6)
1.4
0.3
(0.1)
0.3
0.7

Effective  tax  rate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

29.4% 26.0% 59.4%

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The  tax  effect  of  temporary  items  that  give  rise  to  significant  portions  of  the  deferred  tax  assets

and  liabilities  as  of  December  31,  2019  and  2018  are  as  follows  (dollars  in  millions):

2019

2018

Deferred  tax  assets:

Accrued  expenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Compensation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Investments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Deferred  revenue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Net  operating  loss  carryforwards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fixed  assets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Foreign  tax  and  other  tax  credit  carryforwards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Unrealized  currency  gain/loss . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Lease  obligations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

$

7.5
32.6
0.1
8.4
21.2
2.9
11.0
6.1
16.3

Gross  deferred  tax  assets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Less  valuation  allowance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

106.1
(4.2)

Total  deferred  tax  assets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

101.9

Deferred  tax  liabilities:

Accounts  receivable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Investments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Inventory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Deferred  revenue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fixed  assets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Foreign  statutory  reserves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Intangibles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Accrued  expenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Accrued  Withholding  Tax . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Right  of  use  asset
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Other . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Total  deferred  tax  liabilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

0.6
—
13.3
—
4.9
2.2
40.1
0.9
5.2
15.6
7.4

90.2

$ 5.3
26.9
—
—
24.3
3.9
8.3
1.1
—

69.8
(4.3)

65.5

1.2
0.5
1.8
5.9
—
0.4
47.6
0.3
4.8
—
3.2

65.7

Net  deferred  tax  assets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

$ 11.7

$ (0.2)

The  Company  uses  the  liability  method  to  account  for  income  taxes.  Under  this  method,  deferred

income  taxes  are  recognized  for  the  future  tax  consequences  of  differences  between  the  tax  and
financial  accounting  bases  of  assets  and  liabilities  at  each  reporting  period.  Deferred  income  taxes  are
based  on  enacted  tax  laws  and  statutory  tax  rates  applicable  to  the  period  in  which  these  differences
are  expected  to  affect  taxable  income.  A  valuation  allowance  is  established  when  necessary  to  reduce
deferred  tax  assets  to  the  expected  realizable  amounts.

The  Company  can  only  recognize  a  deferred  tax  asset  to  the  extent  this  it  is  ‘‘more  likely  than  not’’

that  these  assets  will  be  realized.  Judgments  around  realizability  depend  on  the  availability  and  weight

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of  both  positive  and  negative  evidence.  Changes  in  the  valuation  allowance  for  deferred  tax  assets
during  the  years  ended  December  31,  2019,  2018  and  2017  were  as  follows:

Balance  at  December  31,  2016 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Decreases  recorded  as  a  benefit  to  income  tax  provision . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

$ 0.5
(0.5)

Balance  at  December  31,  2017 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Increases  recorded  as  a  loss  to  income  tax  provision . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Increases  recorded  as  part  of  acquisition  purchase  accounting . . . . . . . . . .

$ —
1.3
3.0

Balance  at  December  31,  2018 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Decreases  recorded  as  a  benefit  to  income  tax  provision . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

$ 4.3
(0.1)

Balance  at  December  31,  2019 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

$ 4.2

As  of  December  31,  2019,  the  Company  has  approximately  $38.8  million  net  operating  loss
carryforwards  available  to  reduce  state  taxable  income  that  are  expected  to  expire  at  various  times
beginning  in  2020.  The  Company  also  has  approximately  $82.7  million  of  German  Trade  Tax  and
Corporate  Income  Tax  net  operating  losses  that  are  carried  forward  indefinitely.  Additionally,  the
Company  has  $13.2  million  of  other  foreign  net  operating  losses  that  are  expected  to  expire  at  various
times  beginning  in  2020.  The  Company  also  has  state  research  and  development  tax  credits  of
$7.7  million.  Utilization  of  these  credits  and  state  net  operating  losses  may  be  subject  to  annual
limitations  due  to  the  ownership  percentage  change  limitations  provided  by  the  Internal  Revenue  Code
Section  382  and  similar  state  provisions.  In  the  event  of  a  deemed  change  in  control  under  Internal
Revenue  Code  Section  382,  an  annual  limitation  on  the  utilization  of  net  operating  losses  and  credits
may  result  in  the  expiration  of  all  or  a  portion  of  the  net  operating  loss  and  credit  carryforwards.

At  December  31,  2019  the  Company  recorded  state  income  and  foreign  withholding  taxes  on  the

cash  and  liquid  assets  portion  of  the  unremitted  earnings  and  profits  (E&P)  of  foreign  subsidiaries
expected  to  be  repatriated  from  its  foreign  subsidiaries  to  the  United  States,  except  for  amounts  from
certain  subsidiaries,  which  the  Company  has  asserted  to  be  indefinitely  reinvested.  Specifically,  the
Company  asserts  that  a  total  of  $1.6  billion  of  unremitted  foreign  earnings  is  indefinitely  reinvested.
This  figure  is  comprised  of  $1.1  billion  in  unremitted  earnings  as  well  as  $447  million  of  non-cash  E&P
in  all  jurisdictions  not  indefinitely  reinvested.  If  this  E&P  is  ultimately  distributed  to  the  United  States
in  the  form  of  dividends  or  otherwise  the  Company  would  likely  be  subject  to  additional  withholding
tax.  The  Company  estimates  the  amount  of  unrecognized  deferred  withholding  taxes  on  the
undistributed  E&P  to  be  approximately  $58  million  at  December  31,  2019.

The  Company  had  gross  unrecognized  tax  benefits,  excluding  interest,  of  approximately

$15.9  million  as  of  December  31,  2019,  that  if  recognized,  would  reduce  the  Company’s  effective  tax
rate.  In  the  next  twelve  months  it  is  reasonably  possible  that  the  Company  will  reduce  its  unrecognized
tax  benefits  by  an  immaterial  amount  due  to  the  expiration  of  statutes  of  limitations.  A  tabular

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reconciliation  of  the  beginning  and  ending  amount  of  unrecognized  tax  benefits  is  as  follows  (dollars  in
millions):

Gross  unrecognized  tax  benefits  at  December  31,  2016 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Lapse  of  statutes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

$ 6.2
(1.8)

Gross  unrecognized  tax  benefits  at  December  31,  2017 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Gross  increases—tax  positions  in  prior  periods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Lapse  of  statutes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Gross  unrecognized  tax  benefits  at  December  31,  2018 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Gross  increases—tax  positions  in  prior  periods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Gross  increases—current  period  tax  positions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Lapse  of  statutes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

4.4
3.1
(0.9)

6.6
4.7
4.7
(0.1)

Gross  unrecognized  tax  benefits  at  December  31,  2019 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

$15.9

The  Company’s  policy  is  to  include  accrued  interest  and  penalties  related  to  unrecognized  tax
benefits  and  income  tax  liabilities,  when  applicable,  in  income  tax  expense.  As  of  December  31,  2019
and  2018,  the  Company  had  approximately  $0.4  million  and  $0.2  million,  respectively,  of  accrued
interest  and  penalties  related  to  uncertain  tax  positions  included  in  other  long-term  liabilities  in  the
consolidated  balance  sheets.  The  Company  recorded  a  benefit  of  $0.2  million  for  penalties  and  interest
related  to  unrecognized  tax  benefits  in  the  provision  for  income  taxes  during  the  year  ended
December  31,  2018.  There  was  no  benefit  recognized  during  the  year  ended  December  31,  2019.

The  Company  files  tax  returns  in  the  United  States,  which  includes  federal,  state  and  local

jurisdictions,  and  many  foreign  jurisdictions  with  varying  statutes  of  limitations.  The  Company  considers
Germany,  the  United  States  and  Switzerland  to  be  its  significant  tax  jurisdictions.  The  majority  of  the
Company’s  earnings  are  derived  in  Germany  and  Switzerland.  Accounting  for  the  various  federal  and
local  taxing  authorities,  the  statutory  rates  for  2019  were  approximately  30.0%  and  20.0%  for  Germany
and  Switzerland,  respectively.  The  mix  of  earnings  in  those  two  jurisdictions  resulted  in  an  increase  of
5.51%  from  the  U.S.  statutory  rate  of  21%  in  2019.  The  Company  has  not  been  a  party  to  any  tax
holiday  agreements.  The  tax  years  2013  to  2016  are  open  to  examination  in  Germany  and  Switzerland.
In  2016,  the  Company  settled  tax  audits  in  Germany  and  Switzerland.  The  settlements  were  immaterial
to  the  consolidated  financial  statements.  Tax  years  2013  to  2018  remain  open  for  examination  in  the
United  States.

U.S.  Tax  Reform

On  December  22,  2017  (Enactment  Date),  the  President  of  the  United  States  signed  tax  reform
legislation  (2017  Tax  Act),  which  enacted  a  wide  range  of  changes  to  the  U.S.  corporate  income  tax
system,  many  of  which  differ  significantly  from  the  provisions  of  the  previous  U.S.  tax  law.  The  2017
Tax  Act  contains  several  key  provisions  including,  among  other  things:

(cid:127) A  reduction  in  the  corporate  tax  rate  from  35.0%  to  21.0%  for  the  tax  years  beginning  after

December  31,  2017;

(cid:127) The  introduction  of  a  territorial  tax  system  beginning  in  2018  by  providing  a  100%  dividends

received  deduction  on  certain  qualified  dividends  from  foreign  subsidiaries;

(cid:127) To  fund  the  territorial  tax  system,  a  one-time  tax  on  the  mandatory  deemed  repatriation  of
post-1986  untaxed  foreign  earnings  and  profits  (E&P),  referred  to  as  the  ‘‘toll  charge’’,  and;

(cid:127) The  introduction  of  a  new  U.S.  tax  on  certain  off-shore  earnings  associated  with  so-called

‘‘Global  Intangible  Low-Taxed  Income’’  (GILTI).  This  tax  is  imposed  at  an  effective  tax  rate  of

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10.5%  for  tax  years  beginning  after  December  31,  2017  (increasing  to  13.125%  for  tax  years
beginning  after  December  31,  2025)  with  a  partial  offset  by  foreign  tax  credits.

Also  on  December  22,  2017,  the  Securities  and  Exchange  Commission  (SEC)  issued  Staff
Accounting  Bulletin  (SAB)  No.  118,  which  provides  companies  with  additional  guidance  on  how  to
implement  the  provisions  of  the  2017  Tax  Act  in  their  financial  statements.  The  guidance  provides  for  a
measurement  period,  up  to  one  year  from  the  Enactment  Date,  in  which  provisional  amounts  may  be
adjusted  when  additional  information  is  obtained,  prepared  or  analyzed  about  facts  and  circumstances
that  existed  as  of  the  Enactment  Date,  if  known,  which  would  have  impacted  the  amounts  that  were
initially  recorded  by  the  Company.

During  the  fourth  quarter  of  2017,  the  Company  recognized  within  its  provision  for  income  taxes

an  incremental  income  tax  provision  of  $68.9  million,  which  is  primarily  comprised  of  the  following:

(cid:127) An  estimated  income  tax  provision  of  $55.0  million  for  the  federal  and  state  impacts  of  the

one-time  deemed  repatriation  of  pre-2018  E&P.  In  accordance  with  the  2017  Tax  Act,  the  federal
portion  of  the  toll  charge  liability  may  be  paid  over  eight  years.  Such  liability  can  be  reduced  by
certain  credits.  Accordingly,  we  have  recorded  $30.6  million  and  $2.7  million  in  long-term
income  tax  liabilities  and  accrued  income  taxes  (current),  respectively,  as  of  December  31,  2017

(cid:127) An  estimated  net  income  tax  benefit  of  $1.4  million,  for  the  remeasurement  of  our  deferred  tax

assets  and  liabilities  at  the  newly  enacted  tax  rate  of  21%;  and

(cid:127) As  a  result  of  the  2017  Tax  Act  and  our  expectations  about  distributing  certain  cash  balances
from  its  foreign  subsidiaries  to  the  United  States,  we  also  recorded  estimated  income  tax
provisions  for  estimated  state  income  taxes  and  foreign  withholding  taxes  of  $12.5  million.

During  the  fourth  quarter  of  2018,  the  Company  completed  its  accounting  for  the  elements  of  U.S.

Tax  Reform.  During  2018,  the  Company  recorded  tax  adjustments  under  SAB  118  equal  to  a  net
benefit  of  $5.4  million.  Among  those  adjustments  were  $6.6  million  of  additional  tax  expense  related  to
the  toll  charge  liability  that  was  estimated  to  be  $55.0  million  in  2017.  In  addition,  a  $12.0  million  tax
benefit  was  recorded  in  2018  that  reduced  the  estimated  liability  of  $12.5  that  the  Company  recorded  in
2017  for  expected  state  income  and  foreign  withholding  taxes  associated  with  unremitted  foreign
earnings.  There  was  no  change  from  the  $1.4  million  that  was  recorded  in  2017  to  the  net  deferred  tax
liability  related  to  the  reduction  on  the  U.S.  federal  statutory  tax  rate  from  35%  to  21%.

During  2019,  the  Company  recorded  a  tax  adjustment  equal  to  a  net  benefit  of  $1.6  million  related

to  the  recalculation  of  the  toll  charge  liability.  The  Company  expects  to  reflect  this  change  on  a  2017
amended  tax  return.  The  total  toll  charge  liability  as  of  December  31,  2019  was  $34.4  million.  Of  that
amount,  approximately  $5.8  million  has  already  been  paid.

The  Company  recorded  tax  expense  associated  with  the  GILTI  provisions  of  the  2017  Tax  Act  as  of
December  31,  2019.  Companies  are  allowed  to  adopt  an  accounting  policy  to  either  recognize  deferred
taxes  for  GILTI  or  treat  such  as  a  tax  cost  in  the  year  incurred.  The  Company  has  determined  to  treat
such  as  a  tax  cost  in  the  year  incurred.  As  such,  the  Company  did  not  record  a  deferred  income  tax
expense  or  benefit  related  to  the  GILTI  provisions  of  the  2017  Tax  Act  in  the  consolidated  statement  of
income  for  the  year  ended  December  31,  2019.

Note  14—Post  Retirement  Benefit  Plans

Defined  Contribution  Plans

The  Company  sponsors  various  defined  contribution  plans  that  cover  certain  domestic  and
international  employees.  The  Company  may  make  contributions  to  these  plans  at  its  discretion.  The
Company  contributed  $8.7  million,  $8.4  million  and  $6.4  million  to  such  plans  in  the  years  ended
December  31,  2019,  2018  and  2017,  respectively.

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Defined  Benefit  Plans

Substantially  all  of  the  Company’s  employees  in  Switzerland,  France  and  Japan,  as  well  as  certain
employees  in  Germany,  are  covered  by  Company-sponsored  defined  benefit  pension  plans.  Retirement
benefits  are  generally  earned  based  on  years  of  service  and  compensation  during  active  employment.
Eligibility  is  generally  determined  in  accordance  with  local  statutory  requirements;  however,  the  level  of
benefits  and  terms  of  vesting  varies  among  plans.

The  Company  records  pension  service  cost  within  cost  of  sales,  selling,  general  and  administrative,

and  research  and  development  expenses  while  non-service  related  pension  costs  are  recorded  within
interest  and  other  income  (expense),  net  in  the  consolidated  statements  of  income  and  comprehensive
income.  The  components  of  net  periodic  benefit  costs  for  the  years  ended  December  31,  2019,  2018
and  2017  were  as  follows  (dollars  in  millions):

Components  of  net  periodic  benefit  costs:

Service  cost . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Interest  cost . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Expected  return  on  plan  assets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Amortization  of  net  loss . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Net  periodic  benefit  costs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

$ 6.4
2.6
(2.0)
2.0
$ 9.0

$ 7.5
2.0
(1.9)
3.8
$11.4

$ 7.8
1.7
(1.7)
4.8
$12.6

2019

2018

2017

The  Company  measures  its  benefit  obligation  and  the  fair  value  of  plan  assets  as  of

December  31st  each  year.  The  changes  in  benefit  obligations  and  plan  assets  under  the  defined  benefit
pension  plans,  projected  benefit  obligation  and  funded  status  of  the  plans  were  as  follows  at
December  31,  (dollars  in  millions):

Change  in  benefit  obligation:

Benefit  obligation  at  beginning  of  year . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Service  cost
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Interest  cost . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Plan  participant  contributions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Plan  amendments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Plan  settlements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Benefits  paid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Actuarial  loss  (gain) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Premiums  paid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Impact  of  foreign  currency  exchange  rates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Benefit  obligation  at  end  of  year . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Change  in  plan  assets:

Fair  value  of  plan  assets  at  beginning  of  year . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Return  on  plan  assets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Plan  participant  and  employer  contributions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Benefits  paid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Plan  settlements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Premiums  paid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Impact  of  foreign  currency  exchange  rates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fair  value  of  plan  assets  at  end  of  year . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Net  under  funded  status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2019

2018

$ 216.7
6.4
2.6
4.8
—
—
(2.8)
25.8
(1.6)
3.1
255.0

$228.0
7.5
2.0
4.3
(1.3)
(0.4)
(2.0)
(16.2)
(1.7)
(3.5)
216.7

124.6
(2.5)
11.6
(2.8)
—
(1.7)
2.2
131.4

120.3
(0.6)
10.2
(2.2)
(0.4)
(1.5)
(1.2)
124.6
$(123.6) $ (92.1)

The  accumulated  benefit  obligation  for  the  defined  benefit  pension  plans  is  $243.6  million  and
$206.9  million  at  December  31,  2019  and  2018,  respectively.  All  defined  benefit  pension  plans  have  an
accumulated  benefit  obligation  and  projected  benefit  obligation  in  excess  of  plan  assets  at
December  31,  2019  and  2018.

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The  following  amounts  were  recognized  in  the  accompanying  consolidated  balance  sheets  for  the

Company’s  defined  benefit  plans  at  December  31,  (dollars  in  millions):

Current  liabilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Non-current  liabilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

$ (1.6) $ (1.6)
(90.5)

(122.0)

Net  benefit  obligation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

$(123.6) $(92.1)

2019

2018

The  following  pre-tax  amounts  were  recognized  in  accumulated  other  comprehensive  income  for

the  Company’s  defined  benefit  plans  at  December  31,  (dollars  in  millions):

Reconciliation  of  amounts  recognized  in  the  consolidated

balance  sheets:
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Prior  service  cost
Net  actuarial  loss . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Accumulated  other  comprehensive  loss . . . . . . . . . . . .
Accumulated  contributions  in  excess  of  net  periodic

2019

2018

2017

$

(6.0) $ (6.9) $

(62.3)

(32.0)

(68.3)

(38.9)

(9.7)
(48.9)

(58.6)

benefit  cost . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

(55.3)

(53.2)

(49.1)

Net  amount  recognized . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

$(123.6) $(92.1) $(107.7)

The  amount  in  accumulated  other  comprehensive  income  at  December  31,  2019  expected  to  be

recognized  as  amortization  of  net  loss  within  net  periodic  benefit  cost  in  2020  is  $4.7  million.

For  the  defined  benefit  pension  plans,  the  Company  uses  a  corridor  approach  to  amortize  actuarial

gains  and  losses.  Under  this  approach,  net  actuarial  gains  or  losses  in  excess  of  ten  percent  of  the
larger  of  the  projected  benefit  obligation  or  the  fair  value  of  plan  assets  are  amortized  over  the  average
remaining  service  of  active  participants  who  are  expected  to  receive  benefits  under  the  plans.

The  range  of  assumptions  used  for  defined  benefit  pension  plans  reflects  the  different  economic

environments  within  the  various  countries.  The  range  of  assumptions  used  to  determine  the  net
periodic  benefit  costs  and  the  projected  benefit  obligations  for  the  years  ended  December  31,  are  as
follows:

Discount  rates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Expected  return  on  plan  assets . . . . . . . . . .
Expected  rate  of  compensation  increase . . . .

0.3%-2.3% 0.2%-2.3% 0.2%-2.1%
0.0%-3.0% 0.0%-3.0% 0.0%-3.0%
0.0%-3.0% 1.0%-3.0% 1.0%-3.0%

2019

2018

2017

To  determine  the  expected  long-term  rate  of  return  on  pension  plan  assets,  the  Company  considers

current  asset  allocations,  as  well  as  historical  and  expected  returns  on  various  asset  categories  of  plan
assets.  For  the  defined  benefit  pension  plans,  the  Company  applies  the  expected  rate  of  return  to  a
market-related  value  of  assets,  which  stabilizes  variability  in  assets  to  which  the  expected  return  is
applied.

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Asset  Allocations  by  Asset  Category

The  fair  value  of  the  Company’s  pension  plan  assets  at  December  31,  2019  and  2018,  by  asset

category  and  by  level  in  the  fair  value  hierarchy,  is  as  follows  (dollars  in  millions):

December  31,  2019

Plan  Assets:
Group  BPCE  Life  (a) . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Swiss  Life  Collective  BVG

Total

$

0.5

Foundation  (b) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

130.9

Total  plan  assets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

$131.4

December  31,  2018

Plan  Assets:
Group  BPCE  Life  (a) . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Swiss  Life  Collective  BVG

Total

$

0.8

Foundation  (b) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

123.8

Total  plan  assets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

$124.6

Quoted  Prices  in
Active  Markets
Available  (Level  1)

Significant  Other
Observable  Inputs
(Level  2)

Significant
Unobservable  Inputs
(Level  3)

$—

—

$—

$

0.5

130.9

$131.4

$—

—

$—

Quoted  Prices  in
Active  Markets
Available  (Level  1)

Significant  Other
Observable  Inputs
(Level  2)

Significant
Unobservable  Inputs
(Level  3)

$—

—

$—

$

0.8

123.8

$124.6

$—

—

$—

(a) The  Company’s  pension  plan  in  France  is  invested  in  a  larger  fund  that  invests  in  a  variety  of

instruments.  The  assets  are  not  directly  dedicated  to  the  French  pension  plan.  The  Group  BPCE
Life  fund  invests  in  debt  securities  of  foreign  corporations  and  governments,  equity  securities  of
foreign  government  funds  and  private  real  estate  funds.

(b) The  Company’s  pension  plan  in  Switzerland  is  outsourced  to  Swiss  Life  AG,  an  outside  insurance
provider.  Under  the  insurance  contract,  the  plan  assets  are  invested  in  Swiss  Life  Collective  BVG
Foundation  (the  Foundation),  which  is  an  umbrella  fund  for  which  the  retirement  savings  and
interest  rates  are  guaranteed  a  minimum  of  1.0%  for  the  years  ended  December  31,  2019  and  2018
on  the  mandatory  withdrawal  portion,  as  defined  by  Swiss  law,  and  0.25%  for  the  years  ended
December  31,  2019  and  2018  on  the  non-mandatory  portion.  The  Foundation  utilizes  plan
administrators  and  investment  managers  to  oversee  the  investment  allocation  process,  set  long-term
strategic  targets  and  monitor  asset  allocations.  The  target  allocations  are  75%  bonds,  including
cash,  5%  equity  investments  and  20%  real  estate  and  mortgages.  Should  the  Foundation  yield  a
return  greater  than  the  guaranteed  amounts,  the  Company,  according  to  Swiss  law,  shall  receive
90%  of  the  additional  return  with  Swiss  Life  AG  retaining  10%.  The  withdrawal  benefits  and
interest  allocations  are  secured  at  all  times  by  Swiss  Life  AG.

Contributions  and  Estimated  Future  Benefit  Payments

During  2020,  the  Company  expects  contributions  to  be  consistent  with  2019.The  estimated  future
benefit  payments  are  based  on  the  same  assumptions  used  to  measure  the  Company’s  benefit  obligation

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at  December  31,  2019.  The  following  benefit  payments  reflect  future  employee  service  as  appropriate
(dollars  in  millions):

2020 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2021 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2022 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2023 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2024 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2025-2028 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

$ 2.9
3.3
3.9
4.6
5.5
37.1

Note  15—Leases

In  February  2016,  the  FASB  issued  ASU  No.  2016-02,  Leases,  which  provides  guidance  on  the
recognition,  measurement,  presentation  and  disclosure  of  leases.  The  new  standard,  effective  as  of
January  1,  2019,  superseded  previous  U.S.  GAAP  guidance  on  leases  and  requires  all  leases  with  terms
longer  than  12  months  to  be  reported  on  the  balance  sheet  as  right-of-use  (ROU)  assets  and  lease
liabilities,  as  well  as  provide  additional  disclosures.  The  lease  liability  represents  the  lessee’s  obligation
to  make  lease  payments  arising  from  a  lease  and  will  be  measured  as  the  present  value  of  the  lease
payments.  The  right-of-use  asset  represents  the  lessee’s  right  to  use  a  specified  asset  for  the  lease  term,
and  will  be  measured  at  the  lease  liability  amount,  adjusted  for  lease  prepayment,  lease  incentives
received  and  the  lessee’s  initial  direct  costs.

Under  ASU  No.  2016-02,  companies  are  required  to  transition  to  the  new  standard  in  the  period

of  adoption  at  the  beginning  of  the  earliest  period  presented  in  the  financial  statements  (January  1,
2017  for  the  Company).  In  July  2018,  the  FASB  issued  ASU  No.  2018-11  as  an  update  to  ASU
No.  2016-02,  which  in  part  provided  companies  the  option  of  transitioning  to  the  new  standard  as  of
the  adoption  date  and  recognizing  a  cumulative-effect  adjustment  to  the  opening  balance  of  retained
earnings  in  the  period  of  adoption.  The  Company  adopted  the  new  standard  as  of  January  1,  2019
using  the  alternative  transition  method  under  ASU  No.  2018-11  and  recognized  a  cumulative-effect
adjustment  to  the  opening  balance  sheet.  The  Company’s  prior  period  financial  statements  were  not
adjusted  due  to  adopting  the  new  standard  based  on  the  alternative  transition  method.  The  Company
elected  the  available  package  of  practical  expedients  for  leases  that  commenced  prior  to  the  effective
date  that  allows  it  to  not  reassess:  1)  whether  any  expired  or  existing  contracts  are  or  contain  leases;
2)  the  lease  classification  for  any  expired  or  existing  leases;  and  3)  the  accounting  treatment  of  initial
direct  costs  for  any  expired  or  existing  leases.  The  Company  also  elected  the  practical  expedient  that
allows  lessees  to  treat  lease  and  non-lease  components  of  leases  as  a  single  lease  component  for  all
asset  classes.  The  adoption  of  the  new  standard  resulted  in  recording  $75.5  million  and  $77.9  million  of
ROU  assets  and  lease  liabilities,  respectively,  as  of  January  1,  2019  on  the  Company’s  balance  sheet.
The  adoption  of  the  new  standard  did  not  significantly  affect  the  Company’s  results  of  operations.

Starting  in  the  first  quarter  of  2019,  the  Company  accounts  for  leases  in  accordance  with  ASC  842,

Leases.  At  the  inception  of  an  arrangement,  the  Company  determines  whether  the  arrangement  is  or
contains  a  lease  based  on  the  unique  facts  and  circumstances  present.  Leases  with  a  term  greater  than
12  months  are  recognized  on  the  balance  sheet  as  ROU  assets  with  a  corresponding  lease  liability.  The
Company  has  elected  not  to  recognize  on  the  balance  sheet  leases  with  an  initial  term  of  12  months  or
less.  Leases  with  an  initial  term  of  12  months  or  less  are  directly  expensed  as  incurred.  Leases  are
classified  as  either  operating  or  finance  depending  on  the  specific  terms  of  the  arrangement.

The  Company’s  leases  mainly  consist  of  facilities,  office  equipment,  and  vehicles.  The  majority  of

leases  are  classified  as  operating.  The  remaining  lease  term  ranges  from  2020  to  2029,  with  some  leases
including  an  option  to  extend  the  lease  for  varying  periods  of  time  or  to  terminate  prior  to  the  end  of
the  lease  term.  Certain  lease  agreements  contain  provisions  for  future  rent  increases.  Lease  payments
included  in  the  measurement  of  the  lease  liability  comprise  fixed  payments,  future  rent  increases  tied  to

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an  index  or  rate,  and  the  exercise  price  of  a  Company  option  to  purchase  the  underlying  asset  if  the
Company  is  reasonably  certain  to  exercise  the  option.  Future  rent  increases  dependent  on  an  index  or
rate  are  initially  measured  at  the  index  or  rate  at  the  commencement  date.  The  Company’s  leases
typically  do  not  contain  residual  value  guarantees.

At  the  commencement  date,  operating  and  finance  lease  liabilities,  and  their  corresponding  ROU

assets,  are  recorded  based  on  the  present  value  of  lease  payments  over  the  expected  lease  term.  The
lease  term  includes  the  noncancellable  period  of  the  lease,  plus  any  additional  periods  covered  by
either  a  Company  option  to  extend  (or  not  to  terminate)  the  lease  that  the  Company  is  reasonably
certain  to  exercise,  or  an  option  to  extend  (or  not  to  terminate)  the  lease  controlled  by  the  lessor.  The
interest  rate  implicit  in  lease  contracts  is  typically  not  readily  determinable,  therefore  an  incremental
borrowing  rate  is  used  to  calculate  the  lease  liability.  The  incremental  borrowing  rate  is  the  rate
incurred  to  borrow  on  a  collateralized  basis  over  a  similar  term  an  amount  equal  to  the  lease  payments
in  a  similar  economic  environment.  Certain  adjustments  to  the  ROU  asset  may  be  required  for  items
such  as  prepayments,  lease  incentives  received  or  initial  direct  costs  paid.

Operating  lease  cost  is  recognized  over  the  lease  term  on  a  straight-line  basis,  while  finance  lease
cost  is  amortized  over  the  expected  term  on  a  straight-line  basis.  Variable  lease  cost  not  dependent  on
an  index  or  rate  is  recognized  when  incurred  and  typically  consists  of  amounts  owed  by  the  Company
to  a  lessor  that  are  not  fixed,  such  as  reimbursement  for  common  area  maintenance  and  utilities  cost.

The  components  of  lease  cost  for  the  year  ended  December  31,  2019  are  as  follows  (dollars  in

millions):

Amortization  of  right-of-use  assets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Interest  on  lease  liabilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2019

$ 0.3
—

Total  finance  lease  cost . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

$ 0.3

Operating  lease  cost . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Short  term  lease  cost . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Variable  lease  cost . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sublease  income . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

$24.9
2.2
3.5
(1.2)

Total  lease  cost . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

$29.7

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Supplemental  balance  sheet  information  as  of  December  31,  2019  related  to  leases  was  as  follows

(dollars  in  millions):

As  Of
December  31,  2019

Operating  leases
Operating  lease  assets,  net . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Other  current  liabilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Operating  lease  liability—long  term . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Finance  leases
Property,  plant  and  equipment,  net . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Current  portion  of  long-term  debt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Long-term  debt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

$

$

65.6
20.6
47.0

1.7
0.4
1.1

Weighted  average  remaining  lease  term
Operating  leases . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Finance  leases . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

5.0  years
3.7  years

Weighted  average  discount  rate
Operating  leases . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Finance  leases . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2.3%
3.0%

Supplemental  cash  flow  information  related  to  leases  for  the  year  ended  December  31,  2019  was  as

follows  (dollars  in  millions):

Cash  paid  for  amounts  included  in  the  measurement  of  lease  liabilities
Operating  cash  flows  from  finance  leases . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Operating  cash  flows  from  operating  leases . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Financing  cash  flows  from  finance  leases . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Right-of-use  assets  obtained  in  exchange  for  lease  liabilities
Operating  leases . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Finance  leases . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2019

$ —
27.1
0.4

$19.8
1.2

The  maturity  analysis  of  finance  lease  and  operating  lease  liabilities  as  of  December  31,  2019  are

as  follows  (dollars  in  millions):

Operating  Leases

Finance  Leases

2020 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2021 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2022 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2023 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2024 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Thereafter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Total  undiscounted  lease  payments . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Less:  Imputed  interest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Total  lease  liabilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

$21.7
15.9
9.9
7.6
5.4
10.9

71.4
(3.8)

$67.6

$ 0.5
0.5
0.4
0.2
—
—

1.6
(0.1)

$ 1.5

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As  of  December  31,  2018,  minimum  commitments  for  the  Company’s  leases  as  required  under

prior  lease  guidance  in  ASC  840  were  as  follows  (dollars  in  millions):

Operating  Leases

Finance  Leases

2019 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2020 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2021 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2022 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2023 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Thereafter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

$25.3
19.1
13.7
9.3
7.3
18.4

$93.1

$ —
0.1
0.1
—
—
—

$0.2

Total  rental  expense  under  operating  leases  was  $25.1  million  and  $23.7  million  during  the  years

ended  December  31,  2018  and  2017,  respectively.

Note  16—Commitments  and  Contingencies

In  accordance  with  ASC  Topic  450,  Contingencies,  the  Company  accrues  anticipated  costs  of

settlement,  damages,  or  other  costs  to  the  extent  specific  losses  are  probable  and  estimable.

Litigation  and  Related  Contingencies

Lawsuits,  claims  and  proceedings  of  a  nature  considered  normal  to  its  businesses  may  be  pending

from  time  to  time  against  the  Company.  Third  parties  might  allege  that  the  Company  or  its
collaborators  are  infringing  their  patent  rights  or  that  the  Company  is  otherwise  violating  their
intellectual  property  rights.  Loss  contingency  provisions  are  recorded  if  the  potential  loss  from  any
claim,  asserted  or  unasserted,  or  legal  proceeding  is  considered  probable  and  the  amount  can  be
reasonably  estimated  or  a  range  of  loss  can  be  determined.  These  accruals  represent  management’s  best
estimate  of  probable  loss.  Disclosure  is  also  provided  when  it  is  reasonably  possible  that  a  loss  will  be
incurred  or  when  it  is  reasonably  possible  that  the  amount  of  a  loss  will  exceed  the  recorded  provision.
The  Company  believes  the  outcome  of  pending  proceedings,  individually  and  in  the  aggregate,  will  not
have  a  material  impact  on  the  Company’s  financial  statements.

On  September  25,  2019,  in  a  complaint  filed  in  the  D¨usseldorf,  Germany,  District  Court,  Carl

Zeiss  Microscopy  GmbH,  a  subsidiary  of  Carl  Zeiss  AG  (Zeiss),  sued  Luxendo  GmbH  (Luxendo),  a
subsidiary  of  Bruker  Corporation,  for  infringement  of  a  recently  registered  German  utility  model  patent
licensed  to  Zeiss  pertaining  to  one  specific  Luxendo  product  category.  The  Company  intends  to
vigorously  defend  against  this  claim.

On  September  23,  2019,  in  a  complaint  filed  in  the  D¨usseldorf,  Germany,  District  Court,
Micromass  UK  Limited,  a  subsidiary  of  Waters  Corporation,  sued  Bruker  Corporation,  as  well  as  its
affiliate,  Bruker  Daltonik  GmbH,  for  infringement  of  a  European  patent  pertaining  to  our  timsTOF
product  line.  Bruker  was  notified  that  Micromass  has  expanded  its  complaint  in  D¨usseldorf  and  now
asserts  another  recently  granted  European  patent  in  Germany.  The  Company  intends  to  vigorously
defend  against  these  claims.

As  of  December  31,  2019  and  2018,  no  material  accruals  have  been  recorded  for  potential

contingencies.

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Governmental  Investigations

The  Company  is  subject  to  regulation  by  national,  state  and  local  government  agencies  in  the
United  States  and  other  countries  in  which  it  operates.  From  time  to  time,  the  Company  is  the  subject
of  governmental  investigations  often  involving  regulatory,  marketing  and  other  business  practices.  These
governmental  investigations  may  result  in  the  commencement  of  civil  and  criminal  proceedings,  fines,
penalties  and  administrative  remedies  which  could  have  a  material  adverse  effect  on  the  Company’s
financial  position,  results  of  operations  and/or  liquidity.

In  August  2018,  the  Korea  Fair  Trade  Commission  (KFTC)  informed  the  Company  that  it  was

conducting  an  investigation  into  the  public  tender  bidding  activities  of  a  number  of  life  science
instrument  companies  operating  in  Korea,  including  Bruker  Korea  Co.,  Ltd  (Bruker  Korea).  The
Company  cooperated  fully  with  the  KFTC  and  on  June  16,  2019,  the  KFTC  announced  its  decision  to
impose  a  fine  of  approximately  $20,000  on  Bruker  Korea  and  declined  to  impose  any  criminal  liability
against  Bruker  Korea  in  connection  with  this  matter.  As  a  result  of  the  KFTC’s  decision,  the  Korea
Public  Procurement  Service  (PPS)  imposed  a  three  month  suspension  on  Bruker  Korea’s  ability  to  bid
for  or  conduct  sales  to  Korean  government  entities  which  will  end  on  March  27,  2020.  Sales  to  Korean
government  entities  were  less  than  3%  of  the  Company’s  revenue  for  the  year  ended  December  31,
2019.

In  late  August  2019,  the  KFTC  informed  the  Company  that  it  was  conducting  a  separate

investigation  into  the  public  tender  bidding  activities  of  a  number  of  life  science  instrument  companies
operating  in  Korea,  including  five  public  tenders  involving  Bruker  Korea  during  2015.  The  Company  is
cooperating  fully  with  the  KFTC  and  a  hearing  on  the  matter  has  been  scheduled  for  April  17,  2020.

On  October  19,  2017,  the  Company  received  a  notice  of  investigation  and  subpoena  to  produce
documents  from  the  Division  of  Enforcement  of  the  SEC.  The  subpoena  sought  information  related  to
an  employee  terminated  as  part  of  a  restructuring  and  certain  matters  involving  the  Company’s  policies
and  accounting  practices  related  to  revenue  recognition  and  restructuring  activities,  as  well  as  related
financial  reporting,  disclosure  and  compliance  matters,  since  January  1,  2013.  The  subpoena  also  sought
information  concerning,  among  other  things,  the  Company’s  previously  identified  material  weakness  in
internal  controls  over  the  accounting  for  income  taxes,  related  financial  reporting  matters  and  certain
payments  for  non-employee  travel  expenses.  On  April  25,  2019,  the  Staff  notified  the  Company  that  it
had  concluded  its  investigation  and,  based  on  the  information  received  to  date,  does  not  intend  to
recommend  an  enforcement  action  by  the  SEC  against  the  Company.

As  of  December  31,  2019  and  2018,  no  material  accruals  have  been  recorded  for  potential

contingencies  related  to  these  matters.

Internal  Investigations

Previously,  the  Audit  Committee  of  the  Company’s  Board  of  Directors  (Audit  Committee)  with  the

assistance  of  outside  counsel,  conducted  an  internal  investigation  into  practices  of  certain  business
partners  in  China  and  into  the  conduct  of  former  employees  of  the  Bruker  Optics  division  in  China
which  raised  questions  of  compliance  with  laws,  including  the  U.S.  Foreign  Corrupt  Practices  Act,
and/or  compliance  with  the  Company’s  business  policies  and  code  of  conduct.  In  April  2019,  the  Audit
Committee  concluded  its  internal  investigation.

As  previously  disclosed  in  the  Company’s  Current  Report  on  Form  8-K  filed  on  February  18,  2020,

the  Company’s  Audit  Committee  initiated  an  internal  investigation  into  an  allegation  recently  received
in  connection  with  the  Company’s  year-end  close,  primarily  relating  to  income  tax  matters  including  the
effective  income  tax  rate  for  2019  and  the  related  income  tax  balance  sheet  accounts.  The  Audit
Committee,  with  the  assistance  of  independent  external  legal  counsel  and  independent  forensic
accountants,  concluded  its  investigation  in  March  2020.  The  Investigation  did  not  identify  any  material

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misstatements  or  omissions  regarding  the  Company’s  financial  statements,  misconduct,  violations  of  the
Company’s  Code  of  Conduct,  or  tone  at  the  top  failures.

Unconditional  Purchase  Commitments

The  Company  has  entered  into  unconditional  purchase  commitments,  in  the  ordinary  course  of

business,  that  include  agreements  to  purchase  goods,  services  or  fixed  assets  and  to  pay  royalties  that
are  enforceable  and  legally  binding  and  that  specify  all  significant  terms  including:  fixed  or  minimum
quantities  to  be  purchased;  fixed,  minimum  or  variable  price  provisions;  and  the  approximate  timing  of
the  transaction.  Purchase  commitments  exclude  agreements  that  are  cancelable  at  any  time  without
penalty.  The  aggregate  amount  of  the  Company’s  unconditional  purchase  commitments  totaled
$250.2  million  at  December  31,  2019  and  the  majority  of  these  commitments  are  expected  to  be  settled
during  2020.

Unconditional  purchase  commitments  that  are  fixed  and  determinable  as  of  December  31,  2019

are  as  follows  (dollars  in  millions):

2020 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2021 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2022 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2023 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2024 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

$226.2
19.7
3.8
0.3
0.2

Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

$250.2

License  Agreements

The  Company  has  entered  into  license  agreements  allowing  it  to  utilize  certain  patents.  If  these

patents  are  used  in  connection  with  a  commercial  product  sale,  the  Company  pays  royalties  on  the
related  product  revenues.  Licensing  fees  for  the  years  ended  December  31,  2019,  2018  and  2017,  were
$2.6  million,  $3.7  million  and  $3.5  million,  respectively,  and  are  recorded  in  cost  of  product  revenue  in
the  consolidated  statements  of  income  and  comprehensive  income.

Letters  of  Credit  and  Guarantees

At  December  31,  2019  and  2018,  the  Company  had  bank  guarantees  of  $143.2  million  and

$138.3  million,  respectively,  related  primarily  to  customer  advances.  These  arrangements  guarantee  the
refund  of  advance  payments  received  from  customers  in  the  event  that  the  merchandise  is  not  delivered
or  warranty  obligations  are  not  fulfilled  in  compliance  with  the  terms  of  the  contract.  These  guarantees
affect  the  availability  of  the  Company’s  lines  of  credit.

Indemnifications

The  Company  enters  into  standard  indemnification  arrangements  in  the  Company’s  ordinary

course  of  business.  Pursuant  to  these  arrangements,  the  Company  indemnifies,  holds  harmless,  and
agrees  to  reimburse  the  indemnified  parties  for  losses  suffered  or  incurred  by  the  indemnified  party.
These  parties  are  generally  the  Company’s  directors,  officers,  business  partners  or  customers,  in
connection  with  any  patent,  or  any  copyright  or  other  intellectual  property  infringement  claim  by  any
third  party  with  respect  to  its  products.  The  term  of  these  indemnification  agreements  is  generally
perpetual  any  time  after  the  execution  of  the  agreement.  The  maximum  potential  amount  of  future
payments  the  Company  could  be  required  to  make  under  these  agreements  is  unlimited.  The  Company
believes  the  estimated  fair  value  of  these  agreements  is  minimal  based  on  historical  experiences.

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Note  17—Shareholders’  Equity

Share  Repurchase  Program

In  May  2019,  the  Company’s  Board  of  Directors  approved  a  share  repurchase  program  under
which  repurchases  of  common  stock  up  to  $300.0  million  may  occur  from  time  to  time,  in  amounts,  at
prices,  and  at  such  times  as  the  Company  deems  appropriate,  subject  to  market  conditions,  legal
requirements  and  other  considerations.  A  total  of  3,323,104  shares  were  repurchased  under  the
program  at  an  aggregate  cost  of  $142.3  million  in  the  year  ended  December  31,  2019.  Any  future
repurchases  will  be  funded  from  cash  on  hand,  future  cash  flows  from  operations  and  available
borrowings  under  the  revolving  credit  facility.

The  repurchased  shares  are  reflected  within  Treasury  stock  in  the  accompanying  consolidated

balance  sheet  at  December  31,  2019  and  2018.

Cash  Dividends  on  Common  Stock

On  February  22,  2016,  the  Company  announced  the  establishment  of  a  dividend  policy  and  the

declaration  by  its  Board  of  Directors  of  an  initial  quarterly  cash  dividend  in  the  amount  of  $0.04  per
share  of  the  Company’s  issued  and  outstanding  common  stock.  Under  the  dividend  policy,  the
Company  will  target  a  cash  dividend  to  the  Company’s  shareholders  in  the  amount  of  $0.16  per  share
per  annum,  payable  in  equal  quarterly  installments.

Subsequent  dividend  declarations  and  the  establishment  of  record  and  payment  dates  for  such
future  dividend  payments,  if  any,  are  subject  to  the  Board  of  Directors’  continuing  determination  that
the  dividend  policy  is  in  the  best  interests  of  the  Company’s  shareholders.  The  dividend  policy  may  be
suspended  or  cancelled  at  the  discretion  of  the  Board  of  Directors  at  any  time.

Accumulated  Other  Comprehensive  Income  (Loss)

The  following  is  a  summary  of  the  components  of  accumulated  other  comprehensive  income  (loss),

net  of  tax,  at  December  31,  (dollars  in  millions):

Foreign
Currency
Translation

Pension
Liability
Adjustment

Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income  (Loss)

Balance  at  December  31,  2016 . . . . . . . . . . . .
Other  comprehensive  income . . . . . . . . . . .
Realized  loss  on  reclassification . . . . . . . . . .

Balance  at  December  31,  2017 . . . . . . . . . . . .
Other  comprehensive  income  (loss) . . . . . . .
Realized  loss  on  reclassification . . . . . . . . . .

Balance  at  December  31,  2018 . . . . . . . . . . . .
Other  comprehensive  income . . . . . . . . . . .
Realized  loss  on  reclassification . . . . . . . . . .

$(24.1)
96.3
—

72.2
(25.3)
—

46.9
(19.5)
—

$(51.8)
1.8
4.8

(45.2)
11.9
3.4

(29.9)
(25.1)
2.1

$(75.9)
98.1
4.8

27.0
(13.4)
3.4

17.0
(44.6)
2.1

Balance  at  December  31,  2019 . . . . . . . . . . . .

$ 27.4

$(52.9)

$(25.5)

Note  18—Stock-Based  Compensation

On  March  9,  2010,  the  Company’s  Board  of  Directors  unanimously  approved  and  adopted  the

Bruker  Corporation  2010  Incentive  Compensation  Plan  (the  ‘‘2010  Plan’’),  and  on  May  14,  2010,  the
2010  Plan  was  approved  by  the  Company’s  stockholders.  The  2010  Plan  provided  for  the  issuance  of  up
to  8,000,000  shares  of  the  Company’s  common  stock.  The  2010  Plan  allowed  a  committee  of  the  Board

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of  Directors  (the  ‘‘Compensation  Committee’’)  to  grant  incentive  stock  options,  non-qualified  stock
options  and  restricted  stock  awards.  The  Compensation  Committee  had  the  authority  to  determine
which  employees  would  receive  the  awards,  the  amount  of  the  awards  and  other  terms  and  conditions
of  any  awards.  Awards  granted  under  the  2010  Plan  typically  were  made  subject  to  a  vesting  period  of
three  to  five  years.

In  May  2016,  the  Bruker  Corporation  2016  Incentive  Compensation  Plan  (the  ‘‘2016  Plan’’)  was
approved  by  the  Company’s  stockholders.  With  the  approval  of  the  2016  Plan,  no  further  grants  will  be
made  under  the  2010  Plan.  The  2016  Plan  provides  for  the  issuance  of  up  to  9,500,000  shares  of  the
Company’s  common  stock  and  permits  the  grant  of  awards  of  non-qualified  stock  options,  incentive
stock  options,  stock  appreciation  rights,  restricted  stock,  unrestricted  stock,  restricted  stock  units,
performance  shares  and  performance  units,  as  well  as  cash-based  awards.  The  2016  Plan  is
administered  by  the  Compensation  Committee.  The  Compensation  Committee  has  the  authority  to
determine  which  employees  will  receive  awards,  the  amount  of  any  awards,  and  other  terms  and
conditions  of  such  awards.  Stock  option  awards  granted  under  the  2016  Plan  typically  vest  over  a  period
of  one  to  four  years.

Starting  in  2017,  members  of  the  Company’s  Board  of  Directors  receive  an  annual  award  of

restricted  stock  units  which  vest  over  a  one-year  service  period.

Stock  option  activity  for  the  year  ended  December  31,  2019  was  as  follows:

Shares
Subject  to
Options

Weighted
Average
Option  Price

Weighted
Average
Remaining
Contractual
Term  (Yrs)

Aggregate
Intrinsic  Value
(in  millions)  (b)

Outstanding  at  December  31,  2018 . . . . . . . . . . . .
Granted . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Exercised . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Forfeited/Expired . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2,593,310
112,232
(626,796)
(90,050)

Outstanding  at  December  31,  2019 . . . . . . . . . . . .

1,988,696

Exercisable  at  December  31,  2019 . . . . . . . . . . . .

1,537,624

$21.41
44.17
19.22
22.50

$23.43

$20.97

Exercisable  and  expected  to  vest  at  December  31,

2019  (a)

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1,951,167

$23.27

4.9

4.7

4.9

$54.8

$46.1

$54.1

(a) In  addition  to  the  options  that  are  vested  at  December  31,  2019,  the  Company  expects  a  portion  of
the  unvested  options  to  vest  in  the  future.  Options  expected  to  vest  in  the  future  are  determined
by  applying  an  estimated  forfeiture  rate  to  the  options  that  are  unvested  as  of  December  31,  2019.

(b) The  aggregate  intrinsic  value  is  based  on  the  positive  difference  between  the  fair  value  of  the
Company’s  common  stock  price  of  $50.97  on  December  31,  2019,  or  the  date  of  exercises,  as
appropriate,  and  the  exercise  price  of  the  underlying  stock  options.

The  weighted  average  fair  value  of  options  granted  was  $11.16,  $9.50  and  $7.61  per  share  for  the

years  ended  December  31,  2019,  2018  and  2017,  respectively.

The  total  intrinsic  value  of  options  exercised  was  $15.2  million,  $8.0  million  and  $16.2  million  for

the  years  ended  December  31,  2019,  2018  and  2017,  respectively.

Unrecognized  pre-tax  stock-based  compensation  expense  of  $2.9  million  related  to  stock  options

awarded  under  the  2010  and  2016  Plans  is  expected  to  be  recognized  over  the  weighted  average
remaining  service  period  of  2.3  years  for  stock  options  outstanding  at  December  31,  2019.

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Restricted  shares  of  the  Company’s  common  stock  are  periodically  awarded  to  executive  officers,
directors  and  certain  key  employees  of  the  Company,  subject  to  service  restrictions,  which  vest  ratably
over  periods  of  one  to  four  years.  The  restricted  shares  of  common  stock  may  not  be  sold  or
transferred  during  the  restriction  period.  Stock-based  compensation  for  restricted  stock  is  recorded
based  on  the  stock  price  on  the  grant  date  and  charged  to  expense  ratably  throughout  the  restriction
period.

The  following  table  summarizes  information  about  restricted  stock  award  activity  during  the  year

ended  December  31,  2019:

Outstanding  at  December  31,  2018 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Vested . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Shares
Subject  to
Restriction

24,633
(24,633)

Outstanding  at  December  31,  2019 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

—

Weighted
Average  Grant
Date  Fair
Value

$19.82
19.82

$ —

The  total  fair  value  of  restricted  stock  vested  was  $0.5  million,  $1.8  million  and  $2.3  million  for  the

years  ended  December  31,  2019,  2018  and  2017,  respectively.  There  are  no  restricted  stock  awards
outstanding  as  of  December  31,  2019.

Restricted  stock  units  of  the  Company’s  common  stock  are  periodically  awarded  to  executive
officers,  directors  and  certain  employees  of  the  Company  which  vest  ratably  over  a  service  periods  of
one  to  four  years.  Stock-based  compensation  for  restricted  stock  units  is  recorded  based  on  the  stock
price  on  the  grant  date  and  charged  to  expense  ratably  throughout  the  vesting  period.

The  following  table  summarizes  information  about  restricted  stock  unit  activity  for  year  ended

December  31,  2019:

Outstanding  at  December  31,  2018 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Granted . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Vested . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Forfeited . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Shares
Subject  to
Restriction

806,249
366,526
(268,014)
(39,660)

Outstanding  at  December  31,  2019 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

865,101

Weighted
Average  Grant
Date  Fair
Value

$29.88
41.07
29.47
30.12

$34.73

The  total  fair  value  of  restricted  stock  vested  was  $7.9  million,  $6.9  million,  and  $2.0  million  for

the  years  ended  December  31,  2019,  2018  and  2017,  respectively.

Unrecognized  pre-tax  stock-based  compensation  expense  of  $23.0  million  related  to  restricted  stock

units  awarded  under  the  2016  Plan  is  expected  to  be  recognized  over  the  weighted  average  remaining
service  period  of  2.9  years  for  units  outstanding  at  December  31,  2019.

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Note  19—Other  Charges,  Net

The  components  of  other  charges,  net  for  the  years  ended  December  31,  2019,  2018  and  2017,

were  as  follows  (dollars  in  millions):

Acquisition-related  expenses  (income),  net
Professional  fees  incurred  in  connection  with  investigation

. . . . . . . . . . . . . .

matters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Information  technology  transformation  costs . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Restructuring  charges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Long-lived  asset  impairments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2019

2018

2017

$ 4.6

$ 3.4

$ 4.5

2.1
3.7
(3.9)
—

4.5
4.8
6.8
—

0.2
4.2
10.6
0.2

Other  charges,  net . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

$ 6.5

$19.5

$19.7

Restructuring  Initiatives

Restructuring  charges  for  the  years  ended  December  31,  2019,  2018  and  2017  included  charges  for

various  other  programs  which  were  recorded  in  the  accompanying  consolidated  statements  of  income
and  comprehensive  income  as  follows  (dollars  in  millions):

Cost  of  revenues . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Other  charges,  net . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2019

2018

2017

$ 5.3
(3.9)

$ 1.4

$2.6
6.8

$9.4

$ 5.6
10.6

$16.2

The  restructuring  charges  included  a  gain  on  the  sale  of  a  building  of  $7.7  million  in  the  year

ended  December  31,  2019.

The  following  table  sets  forth  the  changes  in  the  restructuring  reserves  for  the  years  ended

December  31,  2019,  2018  and  2017  (dollars  in  millions):

Total

Severance

Exit  Costs

Provisions  for
Excess
Inventory

Balance  at  December  31,  2016 . . . . . . . .
Restructuring  charges . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cash  payments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Non-cash  adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Foreign  currency  impact . . . . . . . . . . .

Balance  at  December  31,  2017 . . . . . . . .
Restructuring  charges . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cash  payments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Non-cash  adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Foreign  currency  impact . . . . . . . . . . .

Balance  at  December  31,  2018 . . . . . . . .
Restructuring  charges . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cash  payments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Non-cash  adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Foreign  currency  impact . . . . . . . . . . .

$ 16.2
16.2
(17.1)
(5.5)
1.0

$ 10.8
9.4
(9.2)
(3.5)
(0.2)

$ 7.3
1.4
(6.8)
2.9
(0.2)

$ 4.9
7.7
(10.1)
(0.7)
0.2

$ 2.0
4.1
(4.4)
0.3
—

$ 2.0
6.1
(5.3)
(0.5)
(0.1)

Balance  at  December  31,  2019 . . . . . . . .

$ 4.6

$ 2.2

$ 3.7
6.2
(6.8)
(1.0)
—

$ 2.1
5.3
(4.8)
(1.2)
—

$ 1.4
(5.0)
(1.5)
5.2
—

$ 0.1

$ 7.6
2.3
(0.2)
(3.8)
0.8

$ 6.7
—
—
(2.6)
(0.2)

$ 3.9
0.3
—
(1.8)
(0.1)

$ 2.3

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Note  20—Interest  and  Other  Income  (Expense),  Net

The  components  of  interest  and  other  income  (expense),  net  for  the  years  ended  December  31,

2019,  2018  and  2017,  were  as  follows  (dollars  in  millions):

Interest  income . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Interest  expense . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Exchange  gains  (losses)  on  foreign  currency  transactions . .
Pension  components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Gain  on  bargain  purchase . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Other . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2019

2018

2017

$ 1.3
(16.0)
(3.3)
(2.5)
—
—

$ 1.2
(12.6)
(3.0)
(3.9)
—
0.6

$ 0.8
(15.4)
(5.5)
(4.8)
0.6
2.6

Interest  and  other  income  (expense),  net . . . . . . . . . . . .

$(20.5) $(17.7) $(21.7)

Note  21—Business  Segment  Information

The  Company  has  three  reportable  segments,  BSI  Life  Science,  BSI  NANO  and  BEST,  as

discussed  in  Note  1  to  the  consolidated  financial  statements.

Selected  reportable  segment  information  is  presented  below  for  the  years  ended  December  31,

(dollars  in  millions):

2019

2018

2017

Revenue:
BSI  Life  Science . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
BSI  NANO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
BEST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Eliminations  (a) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

$1,244.9
632.7
209.9
(14.9)

$1,138.9
568.1
194.8
(6.2)

$1,070.9
513.0
191.2
(9.2)

Total  revenue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

$2,072.6

$1,895.6

$1,765.9

Operating  Income:
BSI  Life  Science . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
BSI  NANO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
BEST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Corporate,  eliminations  and  other  (b) . . . . . . . . . . .

$ 290.3
40.4
16.4
(46.2)

$ 244.0
48.4
14.5
(44.5)

$ 212.2
24.3
7.4
(24.4)

Total  operating  income . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

$ 300.9

$ 262.4

$ 219.5

(a) Represents  product  and  service  revenue  between  reportable  segments.

(b) Represents  corporate  costs  and  eliminations  not  allocated  to  the  reportable  segments.

Total  assets  by  segment  as  of  and  for  the  years  ended  December  31,  are  as  follows  (dollars  in

millions):

Assets:
BSI  Life  Science,  BSI  NANO  &  Corporate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
BEST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Eliminations  and  other  (a) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

$2,711.6
64.6
(4.7)

$2,100.6
33.2
(5.2)

Total  assets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

$2,771.5

$2,128.6

2019

2018

(a) Assets  not  allocated  to  the  reportable  segments  and  eliminations  of  intercompany

transactions.

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The  Company  is  unable,  without  unreasonable  effort  or  expense  to  disclose  the  amount  of  total
assets  by  BSI  Life  Science  and  BSI  NANO  Segments  as  well  as  the  Corporate  function  and  further,  the
Company’s  chief  operating  decision  maker  does  not  receive  any  asset  information  by  operating
segment.

Total  capital  expenditures  and  depreciation  and  amortization  by  segment  are  presented  below  for

the  years  ended  December  31,  (dollars  in  millions):

Capital  Expenditures:
BSI  Life  Science . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
BSI  NANO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Corporate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
BEST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2019

2018

2017

$44.4
18.5
4.7
5.4

$27.6
11.6
3.6
6.4

$22.7
10.9
4.9
5.2

Total  capital  expenditures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

$73.0

$49.2

$43.7

Depreciation  and  Amortization:
BSI  Life  Science . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
BSI  NANO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Corporate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
BEST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

$30.5
35.9
3.8
5.4

$24.0
32.2
4.0
4.7

$22.8
34.0
3.0
4.1

Total  depreciation  and  amortization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

$75.6

$64.9

$63.9

Revenue  and  long-lived  assets  (including  property,  plant  and  equipment,  net  and  operating  lease

right  of  use  assets)  by  geographical  area  as  of  and  for  the  year  ended  December  31,  are  as  follows
(dollars  in  millions):

2019

2018

2017

Revenue:
United  States . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Germany . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rest  of  Europe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Asia  Pacific . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Other . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

$ 529.8
213.6
505.2
651.0
173.0

$ 489.4
201.1
500.2
549.2
155.7

$ 434.7
200.2
465.0
514.8
151.2

Total  revenue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

$2,072.6

$1,895.6

$1,765.9

Long-lived  assets
United  States . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Germany . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rest  of  Europe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Asia  Pacific . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Other . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2019

2018

2017

$ 53.2
175.1
118.3
16.4
8.7

$ 44.1
137.0
78.7
6.3
4.5

$ 46.2
140.9
71.9
5.4
2.1

Total  long-lived  assets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

$371.7

$270.6

$266.5

Note  22—Related  Parties

The  Company  leases  certain  office  space  from  certain  of  its  principal  shareholders,  including  a

director  and  executive  officer  and  a  former  member  of  the  Company’s  Board  of  Directors,  and
members  of  their  immediate  families,  which  have  expiration  dates  ranging  from  2019  to  2020.  Total  rent

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expense  under  these  leases  was  $1.2  million,  $1.2  million  and  $3.5  million  for  each  of  the  years  ended
December  31,  2019,  2018  and  2017,  respectively.

On  February  26,  2020,  the  Company  acquired  land  and  buildings  at  15  Fortune  Drive  and  44
Manning  Road,  both  in  Billerica  MA,  for  a  total  purchase  price  of  $12.3  million.  Each  property  was
owned  by  a  trust  controlled  equally  by  Bruker’s  President  &  CEO,  Frank  Laukien,  and  his  half-brother,
Dirk  D.  Laukien.  Both  properties  acquired  are  adjacent  to  Bruker’s  headquarters  building  at  40
Manning  Road,  a  property  already  owned  by  the  Company.  Bruker  BioSpin  formerly  leased  the
property  at  15  Fortune  and  will  continue  to  occupy  the  property  for  the  foreseeable  future.  The
property  at  44  Manning  Road,  which  is  currently  fully  leased  to  unrelated  third  parties,  provides  for
potential  expansion  of  Bruker  operations  in  the  future.

The  purchase  price  was  allocated  between  the  two  properties  as  follows:  $5.6  million  for  15
Fortune  Drive  and  $6.7  million  for  44  Manning  Road.  The  price  for  each  property  was  established
based  on  an  independent  third-party  appraisal.  The  Audit  Committee  of  the  Board  reviewed,  voted  on
and  approved  this  related  party  transaction  in  accordance  with  Bruker’s  Related  Persons  Transactions
Policy  and  the  Audit  Committee  charter.

During  the  years  ended  December  31,  2019,  2018  and  2017,  the  Company  recorded  revenue  of
$2.8  million,  $2.9  million  and  $2.6  million,  respectively,  arising  from  commercial  transactions  with  a  life
sciences  company  in  which  a  member  of  the  Company’s  Board  of  Directors  is  Chairman  and  Chief
Executive  Officer.

Note  23—Recent  Accounting  Pronouncements

In  January  2020,  the  FASB  issued  ASU  2020-01-  Investments-Equity  Securities  (Topic  321),
Investments-Equity  Method  and  Joint  Ventures  (Topic  323),  and  Derivatives  and  Hedging  (Topic  815)-
Clarifying  the  Interactions  between  Topic  321,  Topic  323,  and  Topic  815  (a  consensus  of  the  Emerging
Issues  Task  Force),  which  clarifies  the  interaction  of  the  accounting  for  certain  equity  securities,  equity
method  investments,  and  certain  forward  contracts  and  purchased  options.  The  guidance  clarifies  that
an  entity  should  consider  observable  transactions  that  require  it  to  either  apply  or  discontinue  the
equity  method  of  accounting  for  the  purposes  of  applying  measurement  principles  for  certain  equity
securities  immediately  before  applying  or  discontinuing  the  equity  method.  The  Company  expects  to
adopt  this  guidance  in  2020  using  a  prospective  method.  The  assessment  of  the  adoption  of  this  ASU  is
in  process  and  is  not  expected  to  have  a  material  impact  on  the  Company’s  consolidated  financial
statements.

In  December  2019,  the  FASB  issued  ASU  2019-12—Income  Taxes  (Topic  740):  Simplifying  the
Accounting  for  Income  Taxes.  The  guidance  simplifies  the  accounting  for  income  taxes  by  removing
certain  exceptions  within  the  current  guidance;  including  the  approach  for  intraperiod  tax  allocation,
the  methodology  for  calculating  income  taxes  in  an  interim  period,  and  the  recognition  of  deferred  tax
liabilities  for  outside  basis  differences.  The  amendment  also  improves  consistent  application  by
clarifying  and  amending  existing  guidance  related  to  aspects  of  the  accounting  for  franchise  taxes  and
enacted  changes  in  tax  laws  or  rates  and  clarifies  the  accounting  for  transactions  that  result  in  a  step  up
in  the  tax  basis  of  goodwill.  This  guidance  is  effective  for  annual  and  interim  periods  beginning  after
December  15,  2020  and  early  adoption  is  permitted.  The  assessment  of  the  adoption  of  this  ASU  is  in
process  and  is  not  expected  to  have  a  material  impact  on  the  Company’s  consolidated  financial
statements.

In  August  2018,  the  FASB  issued  ASU  No.  2018-13, Fair  Value  Measurement  (Topic  820),  Disclosure

Framework—Changes  to  the  Disclosure  Requirements  for  Fair  Value  Measurement,  which  modifies  the
disclosure  requirements  of  fair  value  measurements,  including  the  consideration  of  costs  and  benefits.
This  ASU  is  effective  for  the  Company  in  fiscal  years  beginning  after  December  15,  2019.  The

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assessment  of  the  adoption  of  this  ASU  is  in  process  and  is  not  expected  to  have  a  material  impact  on
the  Company’s  consolidated  financial  statements.

In  August  2017,  the  FASB  issued  ASU  No.  2017-12, Derivatives  and  Hedging  (Topic  815),  which
provides  new  guidance  intended  to  improve  the  financial  reporting  of  hedging  relationships  to  better
portray  the  economic  results  of  an  entity’s  risk  management  activities  in  its  financial  statements.  This
ASU  is  effective  for  the  Company  in  fiscal  years  beginning  after  December  15,  2018.  The  assessment  of
the  adoption  of  this  ASU  is  in  process  and  is  not  expected  to  have  a  material  impact  on  the  Company’s
consolidated  financial  statements.

In  January  2017,  the  FASB  issued  ASU  No.  2017-04, Intangibles-Goodwill  and  Other  (Topic  350):

Simplifying  the  Test  for  Goodwill  Impairment.  The  new  standard  simplifies  the  subsequent  measurement
of  goodwill  by  eliminating  the  second  step  of  the  goodwill  impairment  test.  This  ASU  will  be  applied
prospectively  and  is  effective  for  annual  or  interim  goodwill  impairment  tests  in  fiscal  years  beginning
after  December  15,  2019.  The  assessment  of  the  adoption  of  this  ASU  is  in  process  and  is  not  expected
to  have  a  material  impact  on  the  Company’s  consolidated  financial  statements.

In  June  2016,  the  FASB  issued  ASU  2016-13—Financial  Instruments-Credit  Losses  (Topic  326):
Measurement  of  Credit  Losses  on  Financial  Instruments.  The  guidance  modifies  the  recognition  of  credit
losses  related  to  financial  assets,  such  as  debt  securities,  trade  receivables,  net  investments  in  leases,
off-balance  sheet  credit  exposures,  and  other  financial  assets  that  have  the  contractual  right  to  receive
cash.  Current  guidance  requires  the  recognition  of  a  credit  loss  when  it  is  considered  probable  that  a
loss  event  has  occurred.  The  new  guidance  requires  the  measurement  of  expected  credit  losses  to  be
based  upon  relevant  information,  including  historical  experience,  current  conditions,  and  reasonable
and  supportable  forecasts  that  affect  the  collectability  of  the  asset.  As  such,  expected  credit  losses  may
be  recognized  sooner  under  the  new  guidance  due  to  the  broader  range  of  information  that  will  be
required  to  determine  credit  loss  estimates.  The  new  guidance  also  amends  the  current
other-than-temporary  impairment  model  used  for  debt  securities  classified  as  available-for-sale.  When
the  fair  value  of  an  available-for-sale  debt  security  is  below  its  amortized  cost,  the  new  guidance
requires  the  total  unrealized  loss  to  be  bifurcated  into  its  credit  and  non-credit  components.  Any
expected  credit  losses  or  subsequent  recoveries  will  be  recognized  in  earnings  and  any  changes  not
considered  credit  related  will  continue  to  be  recognized  within  other  comprehensive  income  (loss).  This
guidance  is  effective  for  annual  and  interim  periods  beginning  after  December  15,  2019.  The
assessment  of  the  adoption  of  this  ASU  is  in  process  and  is  not  expected  to  have  a  material  impact  on
the  Company’s  consolidated  financial  statements.

Note  24—Subsequent  Events

On  January  31,  2020,  the  Company  acquired  the  remaining  20%  interest  in  Hain

Lifescience  GmbH  (Hain)  for  a  purchase  price  of  EUR  20  million  (approximately  $22.2  million).  The
Company  had  previously  purchased  the  first  80%  of  Hain  in  October  2018.  Hain  is  located  in  Nehren,
Germany  and  is  integrated  into  the  Bruker  CALID  Group.

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Note  25—Quarterly  Financial  Data  (Unaudited)

A  summary  of  operating  results  for  the  quarterly  periods  in  the  years  ended  December  31,  2019

and  2018,  is  set  forth  below  (dollars  in  millions,  except  per  share  data):

Quarter  Ended

March  31

June  30

September  30

December  31

Year  ended  December  31,  2019
Net  revenue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Gross  profit
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Operating  income . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Net  income  (loss)  attributable  to  Bruker  Corporation . . .
Net  income  (loss)  per  common  share  attributable  to

Bruker  Corporation  shareholders:
Basic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Diluted . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Year  ended  December  31,  2018
Net  revenue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Gross  profit
Operating  income . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Net  income  attributable  to  Bruker  Corporation . . . . . . . .
Net  income  per  common  share  attributable  to  Bruker

Corporation  shareholders:
Basic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Diluted . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

$461.4
214.7
41.9
30.8

$490.2
230.4
53.5
36.5

$521.1
253.9
87.8
61.3

$ 0.20
$ 0.20

$ 0.23
$ 0.23

$ 0.40
$ 0.39

$431.7
199.4
38.1
27.0

$443.7
205.2
48.8
31.2

$466.6
222.6
69.1
43.4

$599.9
296.3
117.7
68.6

$ 0.45
$ 0.44

$553.6
272.8
106.4
78.1

$ 0.17
$ 0.17

$ 0.20
$ 0.20

$ 0.28
$ 0.28

$ 0.50
$ 0.50

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ITEM  9 CHANGES  IN  AND  DISAGREEMENTS  WITH  ACCOUNTANTS  ON  ACCOUNTING  AND

FINANCIAL  DISCLOSURE

None.

ITEM  9A CONTROLS  AND  PROCEDURES

Disclosure  Controls  and  Procedures

We  have  established  disclosure  controls  and  procedures  (as  such  term  is  defined  in  Rules  13a-15(e)

and  15d-15(e)  under  the  Securities  Exchange  Act  of  1934,  as  amended  (the  ‘‘Exchange  Act’’))  that  are
designed  to  provide  reasonable  assurance  that  information  required  to  be  disclosed  in  the  reports  that
we  file  or  submit  under  the  Exchange  Act  is  recorded,  processed,  summarized  and  reported  within  the
time  periods  specified  in  the  rules  and  forms  of  the  SEC  and  to  ensure  that  information  required  to  be
disclosed  is  accumulated  and  communicated  to  management,  including  our  Chief  Executive  Officer
(principal  executive  officer)  and  Chief  Financial  Officer  (principal  financial  officer),  to  allow  timely
decisions  regarding  required  disclosures.  Under  the  supervision  and  with  the  participation  of  our
management,  including  our  Chief  Executive  Officer  and  Chief  Financial  Officer,  we  conducted  an
evaluation  of  the  effectiveness  of  our  disclosure  controls  and  procedures  as  of  December  31,  2019.
Based  on  this  evaluation,  our  Chief  Executive  Officer  and  Chief  Financial  Officer  concluded  that  our
disclosure  controls  and  procedures  were  not  effective  as  of  December  31,  2019  due  to  material
weaknesses  in  internal  control  over  financial  reporting,  as  further  described  below.

Management’s  Report  on  Internal  Control  over  Financial  Reporting

Our  management  is  responsible  for  establishing  and  maintaining  adequate  internal  control  over
financial  reporting.  Under  the  supervision  and  with  the  participation  of  our  management,  including  our
Chief  Executive  Officer  and  Chief  Financial  Officer,  we  conducted  an  evaluation  of  the  effectiveness  of
our  internal  control  over  financial  reporting  as  of  December  31,  2019,  based  on  the  criteria  set  forth  by
the  Committee  of  Sponsoring  Organizations  of  the  Treadway  Commission  (COSO)  in Internal  Control—
Integrated  Framework  (2013).  Based  on  this  evaluation,  management  concluded  that  the  Company  did
not  maintain  effective  internal  control  over  financial  reporting  as  of  December  31,  2019.

A  material  weakness  is  a  deficiency,  or  combination  of  deficiencies,  in  internal  control  over
financial  reporting,  such  that  there  is  a  reasonable  possibility  that  a  material  misstatement  of  the
Company’s  annual  or  interim  financial  statements  will  not  be  prevented  or  detected  on  a  timely  basis.

We  did  not  design  and  maintain  an  effective  control  environment  commensurate  with  our  financial

reporting  requirements.  Specifically,  we  lacked  a  sufficient  complement  of  personnel  in  our  corporate
tax  department  and  a  U.S.  subsidiary  with  an  appropriate  level  of  tax  and  accounting  knowledge,
training  and  experience  to  appropriately  analyze,  record  and  disclose  tax  and  accounting  matters  timely
and  accurately.  This  material  weakness  contributed  to  the  following  additional  material  weaknesses:

(cid:127) We  did  not  maintain  effective  internal  controls  with  respect  to  accounting  for  income  taxes.

Specifically,  our  controls  over  income  taxes  did  not  operate  effectively  as  designed.  This  control
deficiency  resulted  in  immaterial  misstatements  to  the  income  tax  provision,  income  taxes
payable  and  uncertain  tax  position  reserves  accounts  in  our  consolidated  financial  statements  for
the  year  ended  December  31,  2019.

(cid:127) We  did  not  maintain  effective  internal  controls  with  respect  to  accounting  for  revenue

transactions  at  a  U.S.  subsidiary.  Specifically,  our  controls  over  revenue  recognition  at  a  U.S.
subsidiary  did  not  operate  effectively  as  designed.  This  control  deficiency  resulted  in  immaterial
errors  to  revenue,  accounts  receivable  and  deferred  revenue  accounts  in  our  consolidated
financial  statements  for  the  year  ended  December  31,  2019.

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These  errors  did  not,  individually  or  in  the  aggregate,  result  in  a  material  misstatement  of  our
consolidated  financial  statements  and  disclosures  as  of  and  for  the  year  ended  December  31,  2019.
However,  these  control  deficiencies  could  result  in  a  misstatement  of  the  interim  or  annual  financial
statements  that  would  result  in  a  material  misstatement  to  our  annual  or  interim  consolidated  financial
statements  that  would  not  be  prevented  or  detected.  Accordingly,  our  management  determined  that
these  control  deficiencies  constitute  material  weaknesses.

We  excluded  Arxspan,  LLC,  Rave,  LLC,  PMOD  Technologies  GmbH,  and  Magnettech  GmbH
from  our  assessment  of  internal  control  over  financial  reporting  as  of  December  31,  2019  because  they
were  acquired  by  us  in  business  combinations  during  2019.  The  total  assets  and  total  revenues  of  these
entities,  which  are  wholly-owned  subsidiaries,  that  are  excluded  from  our  assessment  of  internal  control
over  financial  reporting  collectively  represent  1.1%  and  1.9%,  respectively,  of  the  related  consolidated
financial  statement  amounts  as  of  and  for  the  year  ended  December  31,  2019.

PricewaterhouseCoopers  LLP,  our  independent  registered  public  accounting  firm  for  the  fiscal  year
ended  December  31,  2019,  has  audited  the  effectiveness  of  our  internal  control  over  financial  reporting
as  of  December  31,  2019,  as  stated  in  their  report  which  is  included  herein.

Changes  in  Internal  Control  over  Financial  Reporting

There  were  no  changes  in  our  internal  control  over  financial  reporting  that  occurred  during  the
quarter  ended  December  31,  2019  that  materially  affected,  or  are  reasonably  likely  to  materially  affect,
our  internal  control  over  financial  reporting.

ITEM  9B OTHER  INFORMATION

None.

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PART  III

ITEM  10 DIRECTORS,  EXECUTIVE  OFFICERS  AND  CORPORATE  GOVERNANCE

The  full  text  of  our  code  of  conduct,  which  applies  to  our  Principal  Executive  Officer,  Principal
Financial  Officer,  Principal  Accounting  Officer  and  Board  of  Directors  is  published  on  our  Investor
Relations  website  at  www.bruker.com.  We  intend  to  disclose  future  amendments  to  certain  provisions  of
our  Code,  or  waivers  of  such  provisions  granted  to  executive  officers  and  directors,  on  the  website
within  four  business  days  following  the  date  of  such  amendment  or  waiver.

The  information  required  by  this  item  of  Form  10-K  is  incorporated  by  reference  to  our  definitive

proxy  statement  (which  will  be  filed  with  the  SEC  pursuant  to  Regulation  14A  under  the  Exchange
Act)  relating  to  our  2020  Annual  Meeting  of  Stockholders.

ITEM  11 EXECUTIVE  COMPENSATION

The  information  required  by  this  item  of  Form  10-K  is  incorporated  by  reference  to  our  definitive

proxy  statement  (which  will  be  filed  with  the  SEC  pursuant  to  Regulation  14A  under  the  Exchange
Act)  relating  to  our  2020  Annual  Meeting  of  Stockholders.

ITEM  12 SECURITY  OWNERSHIP  OF  CERTAIN  BENEFICIAL  OWNERS  AND  MANAGEMENT  AND

RELATED  STOCKHOLDER  MATTERS

The  following  table  summarizes  information  about  our  equity  compensation  plans  as  of

December  31,  2019:

Plan  Category

Equity  compensation  plans  approved  by

security  holders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Equity  compensation  plans  not  approved  by
security  holders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Number  of  Securities
to  be  Issued
Upon  Exercise  of

Weighted-Average
Exercise  Price  of

Outstanding  Options, Outstanding  Options,
Warrants  and  Rights Warrants  and  Rights

Number  of  Securities
Remaining  Available
for  Future  Issuance
Under  Equity
Compensation
Plans  (excluding
securities  reflected
in  column  (a))

2,853,797

N/A

2,853,797

$26.86

N/A

$26.86

6,996,098

N/A

6,996,098

The  Bruker  Corporation  2016  Incentive  Compensation  Plan,  or  the  2016  Plan,  was  approved  by

our  stockholders  in  May  2016.  The  2016  Plan  has  a  term  of  ten  years  and  provides  for  the  issuance  of
up  to  9,500,000  shares  of  our  common  stock.  With  the  approval  of  the  2016  Plan,  no  additional  grants
can  be  made  from  our  2010  Incentive  Compensation  Plan.  Outstanding  awards  under  the  2010
Incentive  Compensation  Plan  will  continue  in  accordance  with  their  terms.

The  information  required  by  this  item  of  Form  10-K  is  incorporated  by  reference  to  our  definitive

proxy  statement  (which  will  be  filed  with  the  SEC  pursuant  to  Regulation  14A  under  the  Exchange
Act)  relating  to  our  2020  Annual  Meeting  of  Stockholders.

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ITEM  13 CERTAIN  RELATIONSHIPS  AND  RELATED  TRANSACTIONS,  AND  DIRECTOR

INDEPENDENCE

The  information  required  by  this  item  of  Form  10-K  is  incorporated  by  reference  to  our  definitive

proxy  statement  (which  will  be  filed  with  the  SEC  pursuant  to  Regulation  14A  under  the  Exchange
Act)  relating  to  our  2020  Annual  Meeting  of  Stockholders.

ITEM  14 PRINCIPAL  ACCOUNTANT  FEES  AND  SERVICES

The  information  required  by  this  item  of  Form  10-K  is  incorporated  by  reference  to  our  definitive

proxy  statement  (which  will  be  filed  with  the  SEC  pursuant  to  Regulation  14A  under  the  Exchange
Act)  relating  to  our  2020  Annual  Meeting  of  Stockholders.

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ITEM  15 EXHIBITS,  FINANCIAL  STATEMENTS  AND  SCHEDULES

PART  IV

(a) Financial  Statements  and  Schedules

(1) Financial  Statements

The  following  consolidated  financial  statements  of  Bruker  Corporation  are  filed  as  part  of  this

report  under  Item  8—Financial  Statements  and  Supplementary  Data:

Report  of  PricewaterhouseCoopers  LLP,  Independent  Registered  Public  Accounting  Firm
Consolidated  Balance  Sheets  as  of  December  31,  2019  and  2018
Consolidated  Statements  of  Income  and  Comprehensive  Income  for  the  years  ended  December  31,

2019,  2018  and  2017

Consolidated  Statements  of  Redeemable  Noncontrolling  Interest  and  Shareholders’  Equity  for  the  years

ended  December  31,  2019,  2018  and  2017

Consolidated  Statements  of  Cash  Flows  for  the  years  ended  December  31,  2019,  2018  and  2017
Notes  to  Consolidated  Financial  Statements

(2) Financial  Statement  Schedules

All  schedules  have  been  omitted  because  they  are  not  required  or  because  the  required
information  is  provided  in  the  Consolidated  Financial  Statements  or  Notes  thereto  set  forth  under
Item  8  above.

(3) Exhibits

(b) List  of  Exhibits

Exhibit
No.

Description  of  Exhibit

3.1** Restated  Certificate  of  Incorporation  of  Bruker  Corporation

3.2

4.1

Bylaws  of  Bruker  Corporation  (incorporated  by  reference  to  Exhibit  3.2  to  the  Company’s
Registration  Statement  on  Form  S-1  filed  April  14,  2000  (File  No.  333-34820))

Specimen  Stock  Certificate  Representing  Shares  of  Common  Stock  of  Bruker  Corporation
(incorporated  by  reference  to  Exhibit  4.1  to  the  Company’s  Annual  Report  on  Form  10-K
filed  March  1,  2017  (File  No.  000-30833))

4.2** Description  of  the  Registrant’s  Securities  registered  pursuant  to  Section12  of  the

Securities  Exchange  Act  of  1934

10.1†

10.2†

10.3†

Bruker  Corporation  2010  Incentive  Compensation  Plan  (incorporated  by  reference  to
Appendix  A  to  the  Company’s  Definitive  Proxy  Statement  on  Schedule  14A  filed  April  14,
2010  (File  000-30833))

Bruker  Corporation  2010  Incentive  Compensation  Plan  Form  of  Incentive  Stock  Option
Agreement  (incorporated  by  reference  to  Exhibit  10.1  to  the  Company’s  Quarterly  Report
on  Form  10-Q  filed  August  9,  2010  (File  No.  000-30833))

Bruker  Corporation  2010  Incentive  Compensation  Plan  Form  of  Non-Qualified  Stock
Option  Agreement  (incorporated  by  reference  to  Exhibit  10.2  to  the  Company’s  Quarterly
Report  on  Form  10-Q  filed  August  9,  2010  (File  No.  000-30833))

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Exhibit
No.

10.4†

10.5

Description  of  Exhibit

Bruker  Corporation  2010  Incentive  Compensation  Plan  Form  of  Restricted  Stock
Agreement  (incorporated  by  reference  to  Exhibit  10.3  to  the  Company’s  Quarterly  Report
on  Form  10-Q  filed  August  9,  2010  (File  No.  000-30833))

Amended  and  Restated  Credit  Agreement,  dated  as  of  May  24,  2011,  by  and  among  the
Company,  Bruker  AXS  GmbH,  Bruker  Daltonik  GmbH,  Bruker  Optik  GmbH,  Bruker
Physik  GmbH,  Bruker  BioSpin  Invest  AG,  Bruker  BioSpin  AG  and  Bruker  BioSpin
International  AG,  the  other  foreign  subsidiary  borrowers  from  time  to  time  party  thereto,
the  lenders  from  time  to  time  party  thereto,  Deutsche  Bank  Securities  Inc.,  Commerzbank
Ag,  New  York,  Grand  Cayman  And  Stuttgart  Branches  and  RBS  Citizens,  National
Association,  as  Co-Documentation  Agents,  Bank  of  America,  N.A.  as  Syndication  Agent
and  JPMorgan  Chase  Bank,  N.A.,  as  Administrative  Agent  (incorporated  by  reference  to
Exhibit  10.1  to  the  Company’s  Current  Report  on  Form  8-K  filed  May  25,  2011  (File
No.  000-30833))

10.6* Note  Purchase  Agreement,  dated  January  18,  2012  (incorporated  by  reference  to

Exhibit  10.1  to  the  Company’s  Current  Report  on  Form  8-K  filed  January  19,  2012  (File
No.  000-30833))

10.7†

10.8†

10.9†

10.10†

10.11

10.12†

10.13†

Bruker  Energy  &  Supercon  Technologies,  Inc.  2009  Stock  Option  Plan  (incorporated  by
reference  to  Exhibit  10.34  to  the  Company’s  Annual  Report  on  Form  10-K  filed
March  12,  2010  (File  No.  000-30833))

Bruker  Energy  &  Supercon  Technologies,  Inc.  2009  Stock  Option  Plan  Form  of  Incentive
Stock  Option  Agreement  (incorporated  by  reference  to  Exhibit  10.35  to  the  Company’s
Annual  Report  on  Form  10-K  filed  March  12,  2010  (File  No.  000-30833))

Bruker  Energy  &  Supercon  Technologies,  Inc.  2009  Stock  Option  Plan  Form  of
Non-Qualified  Stock  Option  Agreement  (incorporated  by  reference  to  Exhibit  10.36  to  the
Company’s  Annual  Report  on  Form  10-K  filed  March  12,  2010  (File  No.  000-30833))

Employment  Offer  Letter  Agreement,  dated  June  25,  2012,  by  and  between  the  Company
and  Juergen  Srega  (incorporated  by  reference  to  Exhibit  10.1  to  the  Company’s  Quarterly
Report  on  Form  10-Q  filed  May  9,  2013  (File  No.  000-30833))

Credit  Agreement,  dated  October  27,  2015,  by  and  among  the  Company  and  certain  of  its
foreign  subsidiaries  as  borrowers,  Citizens  Bank,  N.A.,  Deutsche  Bank  Securities  Inc.  and
TD  Bank,  N.A.,  as  Co-Documentation  Agents,  Bank  of  America,  N.A.  and  Wells  Fargo
Bank,  National  Association,  as  Co-Syndication  Agents,  JPMorgan  Chase  Bank,  N.A.,  as
Administrative  Agent  for  itself  and  the  other  lenders  party  thereto,  and  the  several  banks
or  other  financial  institutions  or  entities  from  time  to  time  party  thereto  as  lenders
(incorporated  by  reference  to  Exhibit  10.1  to  the  Company’s  Current  Report  on  Form  8-K
filed  October  29,  2015  (File  No.  000-30833))

Bruker  Corporation  2016  Incentive  Compensation  Plan  (incorporated  by  reference  to
Appendix  A  to  the  Company’s  Definitive  Proxy  Statement  on  Schedule  14A  filed  April  22,
2016  (File  000-30833))

Bruker  Corporation  2016  Incentive  Compensation  Plan  Form  of  Incentive  Stock  Option
Agreement  (incorporated  by  reference  to  Exhibit  10.1  to  the  Company’s  Quarterly  Report
on  Form  10-Q  filed  August  9,  2019  (File  No.  000-30833))

135

Exhibit
No.

10.14†

10.15†

10.16†

10.17†

10.18†

Description  of  Exhibit

Bruker  Corporation  2016  Incentive  Compensation  Plan  Form  of  Non-Qualified  Stock
Option  Agreement  (incorporated  by  reference  to  Exhibit  10.2  to  the  Company’s  Quarterly
Report  on  Form  10-Q  filed  August  9,  2019  (File  No.  000-30833))

Bruker  Corporation  2016  Incentive  Compensation  Plan  Form  of  Restricted  Stock  Unit
Agreement  (incorporated  by  reference  to  Exhibit  10.3  to  the  Company’s  Quarterly  Report
on  Form  10-Q  filed  August  9,  2019  (File  No.  000-30833))

Bruker  Corporation  2016  Incentive  Compensation  Plan  Form  of  Director  Restricted  Stock
Unit  Agreement  (incorporated  by  reference  to  Exhibit  10.48  to  the  Company’s  Annual
Report  on  Form  10-K  filed  March  1,  2017  (File  No.  000-30833))

Project  Completion  Agreement,  dated  March  23,  2017,  by  and  between  the  Company  and
Michael  Knell  (incorporated  by  reference  to  Exhibit  10.1  to  the  Company’s  Quarterly
Report  on  Form  10-Q  filed  May  10,  2017  (File  No.  000-30833))

Bruker  Corporation  2019  Short-Term  Incentive  Compensation  Program  (incorporated  by
reference  to  Exhibit  10.1  to  the  Company’s  Current  Report  on  Form  8-K  filed
February  21,  2019  (File  No.  000-30833))

10.19† Offer  Letter,  dated  March  17,  2018,  by  and  between  the  Company  and  Gerald  N.  Herman
(incorporated  by  reference  to  Exhibit  10.2  to  the  Company’s  Quarterly  Report  on
Form  10-Q  filed  May  10,  2018  (File  No.  000-30833))

10.20† Offer  Letter,  dated  June  4,  2018,  by  and  between  the  Company  and  Gerald  N.  Herman

(incorporated  by  reference  to  Exhibit  10.1  to  the  Company’s  Quarterly  Report  on
Form  10-Q  filed  August  9,  2018  (File  No.  000-30833))

10.21†

10.22†

10.23

10.24

Contract  of  Employment,  dated  May  1,  2018,  by  and  between  the  Company  and  Falko
Busse  (incorporated  by  reference  to  Exhibit  10.2  to  the  Company’s  Quarterly  Report  on
Form  10-Q  filed  August  9,  2018  (File  No.  000-30833))

Form  of  Indemnification  Agreement  of  Officers  and  Directors  (incorporated  by  reference
to  Exhibit  10.1  to  the  Company’s  Current  Report  on  Form  8-K  filed  February  11,  2019
(File  No.  000-30833))

Purchase  and  Sale  Agreement  between  Bruker  Corporation  and  Frank  Laukien  and  Dirk
D.  Laukien  as  Trustees  of  44  Manning  Road  Realty  Trust  and  Umbrina  Associates,  dated
October  31,  2019  (incorporated  by  reference  to  Exhibit  10.1  to  the  Company’s  Quarterly
Report  on  Form  10-Q  filed  November  4,  2019  (File  No.  000-30833))

Credit  Agreement,  dated  December  11,  2019,  by  and  among  the  Company  and  certain  of
its  subsidiaries  as  borrowers,  Deutsche  Bank  Securities  Inc.  and  Wells  Fargo  Bank,
National  Association,  as  Co-Syndication  Agents,  Citizens  Bank,  N.A.,  Credit  Suisse
(Switzerland)  Ltd.,  TD  Bank,  N.A.  and  U.S.  Bank  National  Association,  as
Co-Documentation  Agents,  Bank  of  America,  N.A.,  as  Administrative  Agent,  Swing  Line
Lender  and  Issuing  Bank,  and  the  several  banks  or  other  financial  institutions  or  entities
from  time  to  time  party  thereto  as  lenders  (incorporated  by  reference  to  Exhibit  10.1  to
the  Company’s  Current  Report  on  Form  8-K  filed  December  12,  2019  (File
No.  000-30833))

136

Exhibit
No.

10.25

Description  of  Exhibit

Term  Loan  Agreement,  dated  December  11,  2019,  by  and  among  the  Company  and
certain  of  its  subsidiaries,  and  Bank  of  America,  N.A.  as  Administrative  Agent,  TD  Bank,
N.A.  and  the  other  banks  or  other  financial  institutions  or  entities  from  time  to  time  party
thereto  as  lenders  (incorporated  by  reference  to  Exhibit  10.1  to  the  Company’s  Current
Report  on  Form  8-K  filed  December  12,  2019  (File  No.  000-30833))

10.26

Note  Purchase  Agreement  dated  as  of  December  11,  2019  (incorporated  by  reference  to
Exhibit  10.1  to  the  Company’s  Current  Report  on  Form  8-K  filed  December  12,  2019
(File  No.  000-30833))

10.27†** Managing  Director  Employment  Contract,  dated  as  of  June  28,  2012,  by  and  between

Bruker  Daltonik  GmbH  and  Juergen  Srega,  as  amended  pursuant  to  the  Supplement  to
the  Managing  Director  Employment  Contract,  dated  as  of  December  12,  2019

21.1** Subsidiaries  of  the  Company

23.1** Consent  of  PricewaterhouseCoopers  LLP,  Independent  Registered  Public  Accounting  Firm

24.1** Power  of  attorney  (included  on  signature  page  hereto)

31.1** Certification  by  Principal  Executive  Officer  pursuant  to  Section  302  of  the  Sarbanes-Oxley

Act  of  2002

31.2** Certification  by  Principal  Financial  Officer  pursuant  to  Section  302  of  the  Sarbanes-Oxley

Act  of  2002

32.1** Certification  by  Chief  Executive  Officer  and  Chief  Financial  Officer  pursuant  to  18  U.S.C.

Section  1350,  as  adopted  pursuant  to  Section  906  of  the  Sarbanes-Oxley  Act  of  2002

101.INS**

Inline  XBRL  Instance  Document

101.SCH**

Inline  XBRL  Taxonomy  Extension  Schema  Document

101.CAL**

Inline  XBRL  Taxonomy  Extension  Calculation  Linkbase  Document

101.DEF**

Inline  XBRL  Taxonomy  Extension  Definition  Linkbase  Document

101.LAB**

Inline  XBRL  Taxonomy  Extension  Label  Linkbase  Document

101.PRE**

Inline  XBRL  Taxonomy  Extension  Presentation  Linkbase  Document

104** The  cover  page  from  the  Company’s  Annual  Report  on  Form  10-K  for  the  year  ended

December  31,  2019  has  been  formatted  in  Inline  XBRL  (included  in  Exhibit  101)

*

Certain  portions  have  been  omitted  pursuant  to  an  order  granting  confidential  treatment  and  have
been  filed  separately  with  the  Securities  and  Exchange  Commission.

† Designates  management  contract  or  compensatory  plan  or  arrangement.

** Filed  or  furnished  herewith.

No  other  instruments  defining  the  rights  of  holders  of  long-term  debt  of  the  registrant  or  its
subsidiaries  have  been  filed  as  Exhibits  because  no  such  instruments  met  the  threshold  materiality
requirements  under  Regulation  S-K.  The  registrant  agrees,  however,  to  furnish  a  copy  of  any  such
instruments  to  the  Commission  upon  request.

ITEM  16 FORM  10-K  SUMMARY

Not  Applicable.

137

Pursuant  to  the  requirements  of  Section  13  or  15(d)  of  the  Securities  Exchange  Act  of  1934,  the

registrant  has  duly  caused  this  report  to  be  signed  on  its  behalf  by  the  undersigned,  thereunto  duly
authorized.

SIGNATURES

Date:  March  27,  2020

By: /s/ FRANK  H.  LAUKIEN,  PH.D.

BRUKER  CORPORATION

Name:  Frank  H.  Laukien,  Ph.D.
Title:  President,  Chief  Executive  Officer  and

Chairman

We,  the  undersigned  officers  and  directors  of  Bruker  Corporation,  hereby  severally  constitute  and
appoint  Frank  H.  Laukien,  Ph.D.  to  sign  for  us  and  in  our  names  in  the  capacities  indicated  below,  the
report  on  Form  10-K  filed  herewith  and  any  and  all  amendments  to  such  report,  and  to  file  the  same,
with  all  exhibits  thereto  and  other  documents  in  connection  therewith,  in  each  case,  with  the  Securities
and  Exchange  Commission,  and  generally  to  do  all  such  things  in  our  names  and  on  our  behalf  in  our
capacities  consistent  with  the  provisions  of  the  Securities  Exchange  Act  of  1934,  as  amended,  and  all
requirements  of  the  Securities  and  Exchange  Commission.

Pursuant  to  the  requirements  of  the  Securities  Exchange  Act  of  1934,  this  report  has  been  signed

below  by  the  following  persons  on  behalf  of  the  registrant  and  in  the  capacities  and  on  the  dates
indicated.

Name

Title

Date

/s/ FRANK  H.  LAUKIEN,  PH.D.

Frank  H.  Laukien,  Ph.D.

President,  Chief  Executive
Officer  and  Chairman  (Principal
Executive  Officer)

March  27,  2020

/s/ GERALD  N.  HERMAN

Gerald  N.  Herman

Chief  Financial  Officer  and  Vice
President  (Principal  Financial
Officer  and  Principal
Accounting  Officer)

March  27,  2020

/s/ CYNTHIA  M.  FRIEND,  PH.D.

Cynthia  Friend,  PH.D.

/s/ MARC  A.  KASTNER,  PH.D.

Marc  A.  Kastner,  PH.D.

/s/ WILLIAM  A.  LINTON

William  A.  Linton

/s/ GILLES  G.  MARTIN,  PH.D.

Gilles  G.  Martin

Director

March  27,  2020

Director

March  27,  2020

Director

March  27,  2020

Director

March  27,  2020

138

Name

/s/ JOHN  ORNELL

John  Ornell

/s/ RICHARD  A.  PACKER

Richard  A.  Packer

/s/ ADELENE  Q.  PERKINS

Adelene  Q.  Perkins

Title

Date

Director

March  27,  2020

Director

March  27,  2020

Director

March  27,  2020

/s/ HERMANN  REQUARDT,  PH.D.

Hermann  Requardt,  PH.D.

/s/ ROBERT  ROSENTHAL,  PH.D.

Robert  Rosenthal,  PH.D

Director

March  27,  2020

Director

March  27,  2020

139

CONSENT  OF  INDEPENDENT  REGISTERED  PUBLIC  ACCOUNTING  FIRM

We  hereby  consent  to  the  incorporation  by  reference  in  the  Registration  Statements  on  Form  S-8

(Nos.  333-211686,  333-167333,  333-150430,  333-137090,  333-107294,  and  333-47836)  of  Bruker
Corporation  of  our  report  dated  March  27,  2020  relating  to  the  financial  statements  and  the
effectiveness  of  internal  control  over  financial  reporting,  which  appears  in  this  Form  10-K.

EXHIBIT  23.1

/s/  PricewaterhouseCoopers  LLP

Boston,  Massachusetts
March  27,  2020

EXHIBIT  31.1

I,  Frank  H.  Laukien,  certify  that:

1.

I  have  reviewed  this  annual  report  on  Form  10-K  of  Bruker  Corporation;

CERTIFICATION

2. Based  on  my  knowledge,  this  report  does  not  contain  any  untrue  statement  of  a  material  fact  or

omit  to  state  a  material  fact  necessary  to  make  the  statements  made,  in  light  of  the  circumstances
under  which  such  statements  were  made,  not  misleading  with  respect  to  the  period  covered  by  this
report;

3. Based  on  my  knowledge,  the  financial  statements,  and  other  financial  information  included  in  this
report,  fairly  present  in  all  material  respects  the  financial  condition,  results  of  operations  and  cash
flows  of  the  registrant  as  of,  and  for,  the  periods  presented  in  this  report;

4. The  registrant’s  other  certifying  officer  and  I  are  responsible  for  establishing  and  maintaining

disclosure  controls  and  procedures  (as  defined  in  Exchange  Act  Rules  13a-15(e)  and  15d-15(e))
and  internal  control  over  financial  reporting  (as  defined  in  Exchange  Act  Rules  13a-15(f)  and
15d-15(f))  for  the  registrant  and  have:

a.

b.

c.

d.

designed  such  disclosure  controls  and  procedures,  or  caused  such  disclosure  controls  and
procedures  to  be  designed  under  our  supervision,  to  ensure  that  material  information  relating
to  the  registrant,  including  its  consolidated  subsidiaries,  is  made  known  to  us  by  others  within
those  entities,  particularly  during  the  period  in  which  this  report  is  being  prepared;

designed  such  internal  control  over  financial  reporting,  or  caused  such  internal  control  over
financial  reporting  to  be  designed  under  our  supervision,  to  provide  reasonable  assurance
regarding  the  reliability  of  financial  reporting  and  the  preparation  of  financial  statements  for
external  purposes  in  accordance  with  generally  accepted  accounting  principles;

evaluated  the  effectiveness  of  the  registrant’s  disclosure  controls  and  procedures  and
presented  in  this  report  our  conclusions  about  the  effectiveness  of  the  disclosure  controls  and
procedures,  as  of  the  end  of  the  period  covered  by  this  report  based  on  such  evaluation;  and

disclosed  in  this  report  any  change  in  the  registrant’s  internal  control  over  financial  reporting
that  occurred  during  the  registrant’s  most  recent  fiscal  quarter  (the  registrant’s  fourth  fiscal
quarter  in  the  case  of  an  annual  report)  that  has  materially  affected,  or  is  reasonably  likely  to
materially  affect,  the  registrant’s  internal  control  over  financial  reporting;  and

5. The  registrant’s  other  certifying  officer  and  I  have  disclosed,  based  on  our  most  recent  evaluation
of  internal  control  over  financial  reporting,  to  the  registrant’s  auditors  and  the  audit  committee  of
the  registrant’s  board  of  directors  (or  persons  performing  the  equivalent  functions):

a.

b.

all  significant  deficiencies  and  material  weaknesses  in  the  design  or  operation  of  internal
control  over  financial  reporting  which  are  reasonably  likely  to  adversely  affect  the  registrant’s
ability  to  record,  process,  summarize  and  report  financial  information;  and

any  fraud,  whether  or  not  material,  that  involves  management  or  other  employees  who  have  a
significant  role  in  the  registrant’s  internal  control  over  financial  reporting.

Date:  March  27,  2020

By: /s/  FRANK  H.  LAUKIEN,  PH.D.

Frank  H.  Laukien,  Ph.D.
President,  Chief  Executive  Officer  and  Chairman
(Principal  Executive  Officer)

EXHIBIT  31.2

I,  Gerald  N.  Herman,  certify  that:

1.

I  have  reviewed  this  annual  report  on  Form  10-K  of  Bruker  Corporation;

CERTIFICATION

2. Based  on  my  knowledge,  this  report  does  not  contain  any  untrue  statement  of  a  material  fact  or

omit  to  state  a  material  fact  necessary  to  make  the  statements  made,  in  light  of  the  circumstances
under  which  such  statements  were  made,  not  misleading  with  respect  to  the  period  covered  by  this
report;

3. Based  on  my  knowledge,  the  financial  statements,  and  other  financial  information  included  in  this
report,  fairly  present  in  all  material  respects  the  financial  condition,  results  of  operations  and  cash
flows  of  the  registrant  as  of,  and  for,  the  periods  presented  in  this  report;

4. The  registrant’s  other  certifying  officer  and  I  are  responsible  for  establishing  and  maintaining

disclosure  controls  and  procedures  (as  defined  in  Exchange  Act  Rules  13a-15(e)  and  15d-15(e))
and  internal  control  over  financial  reporting  (as  defined  in  Exchange  Act  Rules  13a-15(f)  and
15d-15(f))  for  the  registrant  and  have:

a.

b.

c.

d.

designed  such  disclosure  controls  and  procedures,  or  caused  such  disclosure  controls  and
procedures  to  be  designed  under  our  supervision,  to  ensure  that  material  information  relating
to  the  registrant,  including  its  consolidated  subsidiaries,  is  made  known  to  us  by  others  within
those  entities,  particularly  during  the  period  in  which  this  report  is  being  prepared;

designed  such  internal  control  over  financial  reporting,  or  caused  such  internal  control  over
financial  reporting  to  be  designed  under  our  supervision,  to  provide  reasonable  assurance
regarding  the  reliability  of  financial  reporting  and  the  preparation  of  financial  statements  for
external  purposes  in  accordance  with  generally  accepted  accounting  principles;

evaluated  the  effectiveness  of  the  registrant’s  disclosure  controls  and  procedures  and
presented  in  this  report  our  conclusions  about  the  effectiveness  of  the  disclosure  controls  and
procedures,  as  of  the  end  of  the  period  covered  by  this  report  based  on  such  evaluation;  and

disclosed  in  this  report  any  change  in  the  registrant’s  internal  control  over  financial  reporting
that  occurred  during  the  registrant’s  most  recent  fiscal  quarter  (the  registrant’s  fourth  fiscal
quarter  in  the  case  of  an  annual  report)  that  has  materially  affected,  or  is  reasonably  likely  to
materially  affect,  the  registrant’s  internal  control  over  financial  reporting;  and

5. The  registrant’s  other  certifying  officer  and  I  have  disclosed,  based  on  our  most  recent  evaluation
of  internal  control  over  financial  reporting,  to  the  registrant’s  auditors  and  the  audit  committee  of
the  registrant’s  board  of  directors  (or  persons  performing  the  equivalent  functions):

a.

b.

all  significant  deficiencies  and  material  weaknesses  in  the  design  or  operation  of  internal
control  over  financial  reporting  which  are  reasonably  likely  to  adversely  affect  the  registrant’s
ability  to  record,  process,  summarize  and  report  financial  information;  and

any  fraud,  whether  or  not  material,  that  involves  management  or  other  employees  who  have  a
significant  role  in  the  registrant’s  internal  control  over  financial  reporting.

Date:  March  27,  2020

By: /s/  GERALD  N.  HERMAN

Gerald  N.  Herman
Chief  Financial  Officer  and  Vice  President
(Principal  Financial  Officer  and  Principal
Accounting  Officer)

EXHIBIT  32.1

CERTIFICATION  PURSUANT  TO  18  U.S.C.  SECTION  1350,  AS  ADOPTED  PURSUANT  TO
SECTION  906  OF  THE  SARBANES-OXLEY  ACT  OF  2002

In  connection  with  the  Annual  Report  of  Bruker  Corporation  (the  ‘‘Company’’)  on  Form  10-K  for
the  year  ended  December  31,  2019,  as  filed  with  the  Securities  and  Exchange  Commission  on  the  date
hereof  (the  ‘‘Report’’),  each  of  the  undersigned,  Frank  H.  Laukien,  President,  Chief  Executive  Officer
and  Chairman  of  the  Board  of  Directors  of  the  Company,  and  Gerald  N.  Herman,  Chief  Financial
Officer  and  Vice  President  of  the  Company,  certifies,  pursuant  to  18  U.S.C.  section  1350,  as  adopted
pursuant  to  Section  906  of  the  Sarbanes-Oxley  Act  of  2002,  that  to  the  best  of  his  knowledge:

(1) The  Report  fully  complies  with  the  requirements  of  section  13(a)  or  15(d)  of  the  Securities

Exchange  Act  of  1934;  and

(2) The  information  contained  in  the  Report  fairly  presents,  in  all  material  respects,  the  financial

condition  and  results  of  operations  of  the  Company.

Date:  March  27,  2020

By: /s/ FRANK  H.  LAUKIEN,  PH.D.

Frank  H.  Laukien,  Ph.D.
President,  Chief  Executive  Officer  and  Chairman
(Principal  Executive  Officer)

Date:  March  27,  2020

By: /s/ GERALD  N.  HERMAN

Gerald  N.  Herman
Chief  Financial  Officer  and  Vice  President
(Principal  Financial  Officer  and  Principal
Accounting  Officer)

Bruker  Corporation

RECONCILIATION  OF  GAAP  TO  NON-GAAP  FINANCIAL  MEASURES

(unaudited)

(in  millions,  except  per  share  amounts)
Reconciliation  of  Non-GAAP  Operating  Income,  Non-GAAP

Profit  Before  Tax,  Non-GAAP  Net  Income,  and  Non-GAAP  EPS
GAAP  Operating  Income

Non-GAAP  Adjustments:

Restructuring  Costs

Acquisition-Related  Costs

Purchased  Intangible  Amortization

Other  Costs

Total  Non-GAAP  Adjustments:

Non-GAAP  Operating  Income

Non-GAAP  Operating  Margin

Non-GAAP  Interest  &  Other  Expense,  net

Non-GAAP  Profit  Before  Tax

Non-GAAP  Income  Tax  Provision

Non-GAAP  Tax  Rate

Minority  Interest

Non-GAAP  Net  Income  Attributable  to  Bruker

Weighted  Average  Shares  Outstanding  (Diluted)

Non-GAAP  Earnings  Per  Share

Reconciliation  of  GAAP  and  Non-GAAP  Tax  Rate

GAAP  Tax  Rate

Non-GAAP  Adjustments:

Tax  Impact  of  Non-GAAP  Adjustments

Tax  Authority  Settlements

Valuation  Allowance  Release

U.S.  Tax  Reform-  Toll  Charge

U.S.  Tax  Reform-  Tax  Rate  Change

U.S.  Tax  Reform-  Change  in  APB  23

Other  Discrete  Items

Total  Non-GAAP  Adjustments:

Non-GAAP  Tax  Rate

Reconciliation  of  GAAP  and  Non-GAAP  Earnings  Per  Share  (Diluted)

GAAP  Earnings  Per  Share  (Diluted)

Non-GAAP  Adjustments:

Restructuring  Costs

Acquisition-Related  Costs

Purchased  Intangible  Amortization

Other  Costs

Bargain  Purchase  Gain

Income  Tax  Rate  Differential

Total  Non-GAAP  Adjustments:

Non-GAAP  Earnings  Per  Share  (Diluted)

Twelve  Months  Ended  December  31,

2016(1)
$181.8

2017(1)
$219.5

2018
$262.4

2019
$300.9

20.8

11.1

21.7

7.1

16.2

10.2

29.6

5.4

9.4

7.3

28.9

9.9

1.4

16.8

38.3

6.6

$60.7

$61.4

$55.5

$63.1

$242.5

15.0%

(13.4)

229.1

(35.9)

15.7%

(0.9)

192.3

162.2

$1.19

$280.9

15.9%

(22.3)

258.6

(64.7)

25.0%

(1.7)

192.2

159.1

$1.21

$317.9

16.8%

(17.7)

300.2

(78.5)

26.1%

(1.3)

220.4

157.2

$1.40

$364.0

17.6%

(20.5)

343.5

(96.6)

28.1%

(0.8)

246.1

156.6

$1.57

13.0%

59.4%

26.0%

29.4%

(cid:1)1.0%
0.1%

3.7%

0.0%

0.0%

0.0%
(cid:1)0.1%

2.7%

15.7%

(cid:1)0.1%
0.0%

0.0%
(cid:1)27.8%
(cid:1)0.6%
(cid:1)6.5%
0.6%

(cid:1)34.4%

25.0%

(cid:1)0.6%
0.0%

0.0%
(cid:1)2.7%
0.1%

3.5%
(cid:1)0.2%

0.1%

26.1%

(cid:1)1.3%
0.0%

0.0%

0.6%

0.0%

0.0%
(cid:1)0.6%

(cid:1)1.3%

28.1%

$0.95

$0.49

$1.14

$1.26

0.13

0.07

0.14

0.04

(0.06)

(0.08)

0.24

$1.19

0.10

0.06

0.19

0.04

—

0.33

0.72

$1.21

0.06

0.05

0.18

0.06

—

(0.09)

0.26

$1.40

0.01

0.11

0.24

0.04

—

(0.09)

0.31

$1.57

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RECONCILIATION  OF  GAAP  TO  NON-GAAP  FINANCIAL  MEASURES

(unaudited)

(in  millions,  except  per  share  amounts)
Reconciliation  of  Non-GAAP  Operating  Income,  Non-GAAP

Profit  Before  Tax,  Non-GAAP  Net  Income,  and  Non-GAAP  EPS

Twelve  Months  Ended  December  31,

2016(1)

2017(1)

2018

2019

Reconciliation  of  GAAP  and  Non-GAAP  Interest  &  Other  Income  (Expense),  net

GAAP  Interest  &  Other  Income  (Expense),  net

$(4.2)

$(21.7)

$(17.7)

$(20.5)

Non-GAAP  Adjustments:

Bargain  Purchase  Gain

Non-GAAP  Interest  &  Other  Income  (Expense),  net

Reconciliation  of  Impact  of  Adoption  of  ASU  2017-07

Cost  of  revenues

Selling,  general  and  administrative

Research  and  development

Interest  and  other  income  (expense),  net

Net  Impact  to  Net  Income  and  Earnings  per  Share:

(9.2)

(0.6)

—

—

$(13.4)

$(22.3)

$(17.7)

$(20.5)

$(2.8)

$(3.0)

$(2.1)

$(1.4)

(0.7)

(1.1)

4.6
$—

(0.7)

(1.1)

4.8
$—

(1.1)

(0.7)

3.9
$—

(0.8)

(0.3)

2.5
$—

(1)

The  Company  adopted  Accounting  Standards  Update  (ASU)  2017-07  as  of  January  1,  2018  under  the  retrospective  approach.  Accordingly,
the  2016  and  2017  income  statement  accounts  have  been  restated  to  reflect  ASU  2017-07.

Bruker  Corporation

REVENUE

(unaudited)

(in  millions)

Reconciliation  of  GAAP  Reported  Revenue  Growth  to  Organic  Revenue  Growth
GAAP  Revenue  as  of  Prior  Comparable  Period

Non-GAAP  Adjustments:
Acquisitions  and  divestitures
Organic

Constant  Currency  Revenue  Growth:

Currency

Total  Non-GAAP  Adjustments:

Non-GAAP  Revenue
Revenue  Growth
Organic  Revenue  Growth
Constant  Currency  Revenue  Growth

Twelve  Months  Ended  December  31,

2016

2017

2018

2019

$1,623.8

$1,611.3

$1,765.9

$1,895.6

Total  Bruker

32.4
(36.6)

(4.2)
(8.3)

(12.5)

$1,611.3
(cid:1)0.8%
(cid:1)2.3%
(cid:1)0.3%

77.2
57.8

135.0
19.6

154.6

28.2
76.0

104.2
25.5

129.7

$1,765.9
9.6%
3.6%
8.4%

$1,895.6
7.3%
4.3%
5.9%

118.4
108.9

227.3
(50.3)

177.0

$2,072.6
9.3%
5.7%
12.0%

Reconciliation  of  GAAP  Reported  Revenue  Growth  to  Organic  Revenue  Growth
GAAP  Revenue  as  of  Prior  Comparable  Period

Bruker  BioSpin

$571.9

$591.1

Non-GAAP  Adjustments:
Acquisitions  and  divestitures
Organic

Constant  Currency  Revenue  Growth:

Currency

Total  Non-GAAP  Adjustments:

Non-GAAP  Revenue
Revenue  Growth
Organic  Revenue  Growth
Constant  Currency  Revenue  Growth

0.5
12.9

13.4
5.8

19.2

$591.1
3.4%
2.3%
2.4%

7.9
34.5

42.4
(12.1)

30.3

$621.4
5.1%
5.8%
7.1%

Reconciliation  of  GAAP  Reported  Revenue  Growth  to  Organic  Revenue  Growth
GAAP  Revenue  as  of  Prior  Comparable  Period

Bruker  CALID

$499.0

$547.8

Non-GAAP  Adjustments:
Acquisitions  and  divestitures
Organic

Constant  Currency  Revenue  Growth:

Currency

Total  Non-GAAP  Adjustments:

Non-GAAP  Revenue
Revenue  Growth
Organic  Revenue  Growth
Constant  Currency  Revenue  Growth

10.7
29.5

40.2
8.6

48.8

$547.8
9.8%
5.9%
8.0%

30.6
64.2

94.8
(19.1)

75.7

$623.5
13.8%
11.7%
17.3%

Reconciliation  of  GAAP  Reported  Revenue  Growth  to  Organic  Revenue  Growth
GAAP  Revenue  as  of  Prior  Comparable  Period

Bruker  NANO

$513.0

$568.1

Non-GAAP  Adjustments:
Acquisitions  and  divestitures
Organic

Constant  Currency  Revenue  Growth:

Currency

Total  Non-GAAP  Adjustments:

Non-GAAP  Revenue
Revenue  Growth
Organic  Revenue  Growth
Constant  Currency  Revenue  Growth

17.0
32.0

49.0
6.1

55.1

$568.1
10.7%
6.2%
9.5%

75.2
0.9

76.1
(11.5)

64.6

$632.7
11.4%
0.2%
13.4%

Reconciliation  of  GAAP  Reported  Revenue  Growth  to  Organic  Revenue  Growth
GAAP  Revenue  as  of  Prior  Comparable  Period

BEST,  net  of  Intercompany  Eliminations

$182.0

$188.6

Non-GAAP  Adjustments:
Acquisitions  and  divestitures
Organic

Constant  Currency  Revenue  Growth:

Currency

Total  Non-GAAP  Adjustments:

Non-GAAP  Revenue
Revenue  Growth
Organic  Revenue  Growth
Constant  Currency  Revenue  Growth

—
1.6

1.6
5.0

6.6

$188.6
3.6%
0.9%
0.9%

4.8
9.3

14.1
(7.7)

6.4

$195.0
3.4%
4.9%
7.4%

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Executive Management

Board of Directors

Frank H. Laukien, Ph.D.
President & Chief Executive Officer

Frank H. Laukien, Ph.D.
Chairman

Cynthia M. Friend, Ph.D.
Director of the Energy Frontier 
Research Center for Sustainable 
Catalysis, Harvard University

Gilles G. Martin, Ph.D.
Chairman & Chief Executive Officer,
Eurofins Scientific Group

Marc A. Kastner, Ph.D.
Donner Professor of Physics, 
Emeritus, MIT
Adjunct Professor of Physics, 
Stanford University

William A. Linton, Ph.D.
Chairman & Chief Executive Officer, 
Promega Corporation

John Ornell
Former Chief Financial Officer,
Waters Corporation

Richard A. Packer
Primary Executive Officer, 
Healthcare Business Unit, 
Asahi Kasei Corporation

Adelene Q. Perkins
Chair & Chief Executive Officer,
Infinity Pharmaceuticals, Inc. 

Hermann Requardt, Ph.D.
Former Chief Executive Officer,
Siemens Healthcare

Robert J. Rosenthal, Ph.D.
Chairman & Former Chief Executive Officer
Taconic Biosciences, Inc. 

Gerald N. Herman
Chief Financial Officer

Mark R. Munch, Ph.D.
President, Bruker Nano Group

Juergen Srega
President, Bruker CALID Group

Falko Busse, Ph.D.
President, Bruker BioSpin Group

Burkhard Prause, Ph.D.
President, Bruker Energy & Supercon 
Technologies (BEST)

Corporate & Investor 
Information

Corporate Headquarters:
Bruker Corporation
40 Manning Road
Billerica, Massachusetts 01821

Common Stock Listing: 
Common stock of Bruker Corporation 
is traded on Nasdaq under the 
symbol “BRKR”

Investor Relations:
Miroslava Minkova 
miroslava.minkova@bruker.com

Secretary:
Kristin Caplice

Legal Counsel:
Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
One Federal Street
Boston, Massachusetts 02110

Independent Registered Public
Accounting Firm:
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP 
101 Seaport Boulevard 
Boston, MA 02210

Transfer Agent: 
American Stock Transfer 
& Trust Company
6201 15th Avenue,  
Brooklyn, NY 11219

From left to right (back row): Robert J. Rosenthal, Hermann Requardt, Richard A. Packer, Frank H. Laukien, John Ornell 
From left to right (front row): Cynthia M. Friend, William A. Linton, Adelene Q. Perkins, Marc A. Kastner
Not pictured: Gilles G. Martin

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