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Diebold Nixdorf

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Annual Report Transforming the Business Model to Generate Strong Transforming the Business Model to Generate Strong Free Cash Flow and Return on Invested CapitalFree Cash Flow and Return on Invested Capital11Transforming the Business Model to Generate Strong Free Cash Flow and Return on Invested Capital1 Leveraging Competitive Differentiation for GrowthLeveraging Competitive Differentiation for GrowthLeveraging Competitive Differentiation for GrowthExpecting 3% – 5% Revenue Growth in 2021 due to a strong product backlog and growth areas which include:The company is seeking to leverage its operating rigor and strong financial performance during 2020 to increase profitability, free cash flow generation and return on invested capital (ROIC) in 2021.DN AllConnectSM Data  Engine IoT-Enabled  Service ModelManaged Services  for Retailers and  Financial InstitutionsCloud-Native VynamicTM Payments  & Retail SoftwareDN SeriesTM EASY  Self-Checkout  SolutionsDN SeriesTM  ATMs1 All $ amounts are shown in millions. Company Outlook for 2021 provided on February 10, 2021.  2 Adjusted EBITDA, Free Cash Flow and ROIC are non-GAAP metrics.  Please refer to “Notes for non-GAAP Measures,” following the “Exhibits” section of this report, for more information. Revenue1 201920202021E$4,409 $3,902 $4,000 –  $4,100 Adjusted EBITDA1,2 201920202021E$401 $453 $480 – $500Free Cash Flow1,2 201920202021E$93$57 $140 –  $170 ROIC1,2 201920202021E9%15%~18%Gerrard Schmid, President and Chief Executive Officer Against the backdrop of a global pandemic, Diebold Nixdorf demonstrated the resiliency of its business model and a strong operating rigor in 2020. I am gratified by the many ways in which our employees adapted and responded to a dynamic and highly uncertain macro-environment. We cared for our employees, delivered for our customers, contributed to the well-being of our communities and generated strong financial results. Looking forward, we intend to build on this solid foundation in order to bring our DN Now transformation to a successful conclusion and evolve the business to deliver a balance of top-line growth, continuous operating improvements and significantly stronger free cash flow.Caring for our employees From the earliest stages of the crisis, we prioritized the health and well-being of our employees. We equipped our service technicians with the appropriate protective gear and trained them on relevant hygiene and social distancing rules. For our manufacturing facilities, we safely distanced our workers, intensified our cleaning rituals and instituted regular temperature checks. We maintained frequent contact with key suppliers and increased safety stocks in order to deliver for our customers. And for more than 10,000 employees in support functions, we provided tools, resources and guidance to safely and productively work from home. I am pleased by the responsiveness of our employees as they kept the company operating with no significant disruptions during the pandemic. We’re also looking out for the financial health of employees during this challenging period by establishing an employee crisis reserve fund, which is available for employees who need support, especially in markets with limited government programs. Additionally, our company has increased the frequency and depth of its internal communications. As a result of our collective actions, we are seeing strong employee engagement and resourcefulness. Delivering for our customers Most importantly, we deepened our customer relationships throughout the crisis. We leveraged our breadth and scale to fulfill our mission as an essential service provider to financial institutions and retailers – as designated by the U.S. government and many other entities around the world. We consistently delivered strong service levels to banks, grocery stores, pharmacies and fuel and convenience customers. In our Banking business, the pandemic has reinforced the strategic relevancy of self-service channels, and we are seeing ongoing investments in cash recycling, automated deposits and cardless transactions. Our momentum with DN Series™ ATMs and fourth-generation cash recycler technology is promising. We have seen customer enthusiasm for the advanced feature set, increased connectivity, greater modularity, support for our advanced Vynamic™ software capabilities and improved security features in a small footprint.In our Retail business, customers continue to invest in greater self-service capabilities. Diebold Nixdorf is growing faster than the market with self-checkout shipment growth of approximately 90% in 2020. And we are further differentiating  our offering in 2021 with the more modular, open architecture DN Series™ EASY family of self-checkout products. For our services business, we are leveraging the IoT and machine-learning capabilities of our DN AllConnectSM Data Engine to increase availability while improving our own efficiency. And we continue to invest in our Managed Services offering, so that we may better support our customer’s demands for advanced functionality and increased operating efficiencies. We are also investing in cloud-based software offerings for our customers, including our recent release of the Vynamic Payments platform. This is a new, modern, cloud-native infrastructure designed to support the proliferation of payment types and rapid increases in payment volumes. Our new offering addresses the major pain points of legacy platforms, which limit the ability of financial institutions to deliver a consistent and optimized consumer experience across multiple channels. Vynamic Payments debit processing has been implemented at a top 10 global financial institution, and we are making investments to broaden our market reach and deliver a robust platform that quickly scales to billions of transactions. For fuel and convenience customers, we launched Vynamic FCx, a dynamic, cloud-based platform that will enable retailers to offer greater personalization, increase brand loyalty and build incremental sales beyond traditional transactions at the fuel pump.        Dear Shareholders 2020 Annual Report | 1 In 2021, we will continue to roll out cloud-based applications for our employees, improve our effectiveness and enhance our ability to respond to customers through our partnership with Accenture.   Contributing to our communities In addition, we are affirming our responsibility to become a leader in Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) matters. Sustainable operations are vital to our customers and suppliers. Our focus is on reducing our carbon footprint, promoting recycling and using environmentally sustainable materials. As a global company with a presence in more than 100 countries, we also take our role as a global citizen seriously. With respect to diversity and inclusion, we have formed a CARE council to promote inclusive values where we are Considerate, Aware, Responsible and Empathetic toward one another. We are holding one another accountable to create a great working environment for our diverse and global workforce. Our impact on local communities is also important to us. As part of our Global Citizenship actions, the Diebold Nixdorf Foundation has committed $500,000 to expand financial literacy in underserved populations through an organization called “Operation Hope.” We invite you to learn more about our overall efforts by reviewing our recently released corporate sustainability report, which is available on our website. Generating strong financial resultsDuring the year, we continued to strengthen our operational rigor by leveraging DN Now to drive greater efficiency across our business. We also took appropriate steps to maintain adequate liquidity and ensure financial flexibility by extending our debt maturities. Financial results for 2020 included significant year-on-year increases to our profitability, despite COVID-19 revenue headwinds, due primarily to our DN Now initiatives and the realization of approximately $165 million of gross savings. We expanded non-GAAP gross profit margins, non-GAAP operating profit margins and adjusted EBITDA margins. Adjusted EBITDA increased by 13% to $453 million and our adjusted EBITDA margin increased 250 basis points versus the prior year to 11.6.% Looking across our peers in the technology sector, Diebold Nixdorf was one of the few technology companies to increase profitability versus the prior year. Return on invested capital increased to 15% during 2020. For the year, we generated $57 million in free cash flow. This result included significant restructuring payments, coupled with slower customer payments and higher safety stock inventory. In the back half of 2020, we experienced strong momentum in product orders, backlog and total revenue. Full-year growth in product orders was fuelled by a 22% increase during the second half, with strong contributions from both banking and retail customers. Our product backlog increased 23% versus the prior year. Total revenue increased sequentially by more than 10% in both the third and fourth quarters of 2020. Diebold Nixdorf’s investment thesis Our DN Now achievements are transforming the business model to generate strong free cash flow. We have evolved our initiatives and increased our savings target to $500 million through 2021. With two years of solid execution in the books and another $160 million of savings to be realized this year, our path to higher profitability is well underway. We expect to generate a meaningful increase in free cash flow as our restructuring spend tapers off. Our outlook for free cash flow in 2021 is a range of $140 million  to $170 million, and we are targeting cumulative free cash flow  of more than $600 million through 2023.Another key element of our investment thesis is the ability to leverage our digitally enhanced solutions to drive sustainable top-line growth and a positive mix shift. Near term, our core banking and retail solutions are expected drive our growth. And we are equally excited about the longer-term growth opportunities from cloud-native Vynamic software and Managed Services. We are entering 2021 with a strong order book, differentiated and well-positioned solutions, and a detailed operating plan for bringing our DN Now transformation efforts to a successful conclusion. I am increasingly confident in our ability to execute on our key performance initiatives; however, we must continue  to manage a number of pandemic-related uncertainties, including any lockdown restrictions, access to vaccines, changing customer buying patterns and the sustainability  of our supply chain. We seek to build on our successes and generate value for all stakeholders in 2021 and beyond. Thank you for your continued trust and support. Gerrard Schmid President and Chief Executive Officer Diebold Nixdorf 2 | Diebold Nixdorf Note to Reader - Non-GAAP Gross Profit margin, Non-GAAP Operating Income margin, Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA margin, ROIC and free cash flow are non-GAAP measures. In 2020, the company reported net loss of $268 million and net cash provided by operating activities of $18 million. Please refer to “Notes for non-GAAP measures,” following the “Exhibits” section of this report, for more information.2020 Form 10-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-K 

☒ ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

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Commission file number 1-4879 

Diebold Nixdorf, Incorporated 

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Ohio
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incorporation or organization)

34-0183970
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5995 Mayfair Road, P.O. Box 3077 North Canton Ohio
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44720-8077
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Approximate aggregate market value of the voting and non-voting common equity held by non-affiliates as of June 30, 2020, 

based upon the closing price on the New York Stock Exchange on June 30, 2020 was $464,763,052.

Number of common shares outstanding as of February 25, 2021 was 78,178,390.

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2021, portions of which are incorporated by reference into Part III of this Form 10-K.

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GENERAL

Diebold  Nixdorf,  Incorporated  (collectively  with  its  subsidiaries,  the  Company)  is  a  world  leader  in  enabling  Connected 
Commerce™.  The  Company  automates,  digitizes  and  transforms  the  way  people  bank  and  shop.  The  Company’s  integrated 
solutions connect digital and physical channels conveniently, securely and efficiently for millions of consumers every day. As an 
innovation  partner  for  nearly  all  of  the  world's  top  100  financial  institutions  and  a  majority  of  the  top  25  global  retailers,  the 
Company delivers unparalleled services and technology that power the daily operations and consumer experience of banks and 
retailers  around  the  world.  The  Company  has  a  presence  in  more  than  100  countries  with  approximately 22,000  employees 
worldwide. 

Strategy

The  Company  seeks  to  continually  enhance  the  consumer  experience  at  bank  and  retail  locations  while  simultaneously 
streamlining  cost  structures  and  business  processes  through  the  smart  integration  of  hardware,  software  and  services.  The 
Company partners with other leading technology companies and regularly refines its research and development (R&D) spend to 
support a better transaction experience for consumers.

DN Now Transformation Activities

Commensurate with its strategy, the Company is executing its multi-year transformation program called DN Now to relentlessly 
focus on its customers while improving operational excellence. Key activities include:

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Transitioning to a streamlined and customer-centric operating model
Implementing  a  services  modernization  plan  which  focuses  on  upgrading  certain  customer  touchpoints,  automating 
incident reporting and response, and standardizing service offerings and internal processes
Streamlining the product range of automated teller machines (ATMs) and manufacturing footprint
Improving working capital management through greater focus and efficiency of payables, receivables and inventory
Reducing administrative expenses, including finance, information technology (IT) and real estate
Increasing sales productivity through improved coverage and compensation arrangements
Standardizing back-office processes to automate reporting and better manage risks

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• Optimizing the portfolio of businesses to improve overall profitability

These work streams are designed to improve the Company’s profitability and net leverage ratio while establishing a foundation 
for future growth. The gross annualized savings target for DN Now is approximately $500 through 2021, of which approximately 
$160  is  anticipated  to  be  realized  during  2021.  In  order  to  achieve  these  savings,  the  Company  has  and  will  continue  to 
restructure the workforce globally, integrate and optimize systems and processes, transition workloads to lower cost locations, 
renegotiate  and  consolidate  supplier  agreements  and  streamline  real  estate  holdings.  By  executing  on  these  and  other 
operational improvement activities, the Company expects to increase customer intimacy and satisfaction, while providing career 
enrichment  opportunities  for  employees  and  enhancing  value  for  shareholders.  In  2019  and  2020,  the  Company  achieved 
approximately  $175  and  $165  in  annualized  gross  run  rate  savings,  respectively.  Since  inception,  cash  payments  made  to 
achieve  these  savings  was  approximately  $330  and  was  largely  due  to  restructuring  and  the  implementation  of  DN  Now 
transformational programs.

CONNECTED COMMERCE SOLUTIONS™

The  Company  offers  a  broad  portfolio  of  solutions  designed  to  automate,  digitize  and  transform  the  way  people  bank  and 
shop.  As  a  result,  the  Company’s  operating  structure  is  focused  on  its  two  customer  segments  —  Banking  and  Retail. 
Leveraging a broad portfolio of solutions, the Company offers customers the flexibility to purchase the combination of services, 
software and products that drive the most value to their business.

Banking

The Company provides integrated solutions for financial institutions of all sizes designed to help drive operational efficiencies, 
differentiate the consumer experience, grow revenue and manage risk. Banking operations are managed within two geographic 
regions.  The  Eurasia  Banking  region  includes  the  economies  of  Western  Europe,  Eastern  Europe,  Asia,  the  Middle  East  and 
Africa. The Americas Banking region encompasses the United States (U.S.), Canada, Mexico and Latin America.

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Banking Services

Services represents the largest operational component of the Company and includes product-related services, implementation 
services  and  managed  services.  Product-related  services  manages  incidents  through  remote  service  capabilities  or  an  on-site 
visit. The portfolio includes first and second line maintenance, preventive maintenance, “on-demand” and total implementation 
services. Implementation services help our customers effectively respond to changing customer demands and includes scalable 
solutions based on globally standardized processes and tools, a single point of contact and reliable local expertise. Managed 
services  and  outsourcing  consists  of  managing  the  end-to-end  business  processes,  technology  integration  and  day-to-day 
operation  of  the  self-service  channel  and  the  bank  branch.  Our  integrated  business  solutions  include  self-service  fleet 
management, branch life-cycle management and ATM as-a-service capabilities.

Diebold  Nixdorf  AllConnect  ServicesSM  was  launched  in  2018  to  power  the  business  operations  of  financial  institutions  of  all 
sizes.  The  main  customer  benefits  are  increased  availability,  fewer  business  interruptions,  enhanced  customer  experiences, 
increased  security  and  compliance  tailoring  customer  experiences.  In  2020,  the  Company  launched  the  AllConnectSM  Data 
Engine  (ACDE),  which  enables  a  more  data-driven  approach  to  services.  ACDE  leverages  the  Internet  of  Things  (IoT),  cloud 
connectivity  and  machine  learning  to  create  a  more  predictive  service  model.  This  proprietary  technology  facilitates 
prescriptive, preventative and predictive resolution of incidents. As of December 31, 2020, approximately 65,000 ATMs were 
using  ACDE.  As  the  number  of  connected  devices  increases,  the  Company  expects  to  benefit  from  more  efficient  and  cost-
effective operations.

Banking Products

The banking portfolio of products consists of cash recyclers and dispensers, intelligent deposit terminals, teller automation and 
kiosk  technologies.  As  financial  institutions  seek  to  expand  the  self-service  transaction  set  and  reduce  operating  costs  by 
shrinking their physical branch footprint, the Company is introducing the DN Series™ family of self-service solutions.

DN  Series  is  the  culmination  of  several  years  of  investment  in  consumer  research,  design  and  engineering  resources.  Key 
benefits and features of DN Series include:

Superior availability and performance through intelligent design and the use of the AllConnect Data Engine

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Full integration with the DN Vynamic™ software suite 
A  modular  and  upgradeable  design  which  enables  customers  to  respond  more  quickly  to  changing  customer 
demands 
Higher note capacity and processing power
Improved security safeguards to protect customers against emerging physical, data and cyber threats
A streamlined footprint which is up to 40% less than legacy models
Improved security safeguards protecting against emerging physical, data and cyber threats.
Physical footprint as much as 40% less vs. competing ATMs in certain models

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• Optimized  ATM  portfolio  streamlining  the  supply  chain  and  shortening  lead  times  due  to  reduce  platform 

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Increased branding options for financial institutions

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Banking Software

The  Company’s  software  encompasses  front-end  applications  for  consumer  connection  points,  digital  solutions  that  enhance 
consumer-facing  offerings,  as  well  as  back-end  platforms  which  manage  channel  transactions,  operations  and  channel 
integration.  These  hardware-agnostic  software  applications  facilitate  millions  of  transactions  via  ATMs,  kiosks,  and  other  self-
service devices, as well as via online and mobile digital channels.

The  Company's  DN  Vynamic  software  is  the  first  end-to-end  Connected  Commerce  software  portfolio  in  the  banking 
marketplace designed to simplify and enhance the consumer experience. This platform is based on a cloud-native microservices 
architecture that provides new capabilities and supports advanced transactions via open application program interface (API). In 
addition, the Company’s software suite simplifies operations by eliminating the traditional focus on internal silos and enabling 
tomorrow's inter-connected partnerships between financial institutions and payment providers. Through its open approach, DN 
Vynamic brings together legacy systems, enabling new levels of connectivity, integration, and interoperability. The Company’s 
software  suite  provides  a  shared  analytic  and  transaction  engine.  The  DN  Vynamic  platform  can  generate  new  insights  to 
enhance operations across any channel - putting consumer preferences, not the technology, at the heart of the experience.

An  important  enabler  of  the  Company’s  software  offerings  is  the  professional  service  employees  who  provide  systems 
integration,  customization,  project  management  and  consulting.  The  Company's  advisory  services  team  collaborates  with 
customers  to  refine  the  end-user  experience,  improve  business  processes,  refine  existing  staffing  models  and  deploy 
technology to automate both branches and stores.

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Retail

The Company’s comprehensive portfolio of retail solutions, software and services improves the checkout process for retailers 
while enhancing shopping experiences for consumers.

Retail Services

Diebold  Nixdorf  AllConnect  Services®  for  retailers  include  maintenance  and  availability  services  to  continuously  optimize  the 
performance  and  total  cost  of  ownership  of  retail  touchpoints,  such  as  checkout,  self-service  and  mobile  devices,  as  well  as 
critical  store  infrastructure.  The  solutions  portfolio  includes:  implementation  services  to  expand,  modernize  or  upgrade  store 
concepts; maintenance services for on-site incident resolution and restoration of multivendor solutions; support services for on-
demand service desk support; operations services for remote monitoring of stationary and mobile endpoint hardware; as well as 
application services for remote monitoring of multivendor software and planned software deployments and data moves. As a 
single  point  of  contact,  service  personnel  plan  and  supervise  store  openings,  renewals  and  transformation  projects,  with 
attention to local details and customers’ global IT infrastructure.

Retail Products

The  retail  product  portfolio  includes  modular  and  integrated,  “all-in-one”  point  of  sale  (POS)  and  self-service  terminals  that 
meet  changing  consumer  shopping  journeys,  as  well  as  retailers’  and  store  staff’s  automation  requirements.  The  Company’s 
self-checkout  (SCO)  products  and  ordering  kiosks  facilitate  a  seamless  and  efficient  transaction  experience.  The  BEETLE®/
iSCAN EASY eXpress™, hybrid products, can alternate from attended operation to SCO with the press of a button. The K-two 
Kiosk  automates  routine  tasks  and  in-store  transactions,  offers  order-taking  abilities,  particularly  at  quick  service  restaurants 
(QSRs)  and  fast  casual  restaurants  and  presents  functionality  that  furthers  store  automation  and  digitalization.  Supplementing 
the POS system is a broad range of peripherals, including printers, scales and mobile scanners, as well as the cash management 
portfolio, which offers a wide range of banknote and coin processing systems.

Retail Software

The  DN  Vynamic  software  suite  for  retailers  provides  a  comprehensive,  modular  and  open  solution  ranging  from  the  in-store 
check-out  solution  to  solutions  across  multiple  channels  that  improve  end-to-end  store  processes  and  facilitate  continuous 
consumer engagements in support of a digital ecosystem. This includes click & collect, reserve & collect, in-store ordering and 
return-to-store processes across the retailers' physical and digital sales channels. Operational data from a number of sources, 
such as enterprise resource planning (ERP), POS, store systems and customer relationship management systems (CRM), may be 
integrated across all customer connection points to create seamless and differentiated consumer experiences.

COMPETITION

The  Company  competes  with  global,  regional  and  local  competitors  to  provide  technology  solutions  for  financial  institutions 
and  retailers.  The  Company  differentiates  its  offerings  by  providing  a  wide  range  of  innovative  solutions  that  leverage 
innovations in advanced security, biometric authentication, mobile connectivity, contactless transactions, cloud computing and 
IoT. Based upon independent industry surveys from Retail Banking Research (RBR), the Company is a leading service provider 
and manufacturer of self-service solutions across the globe. 

Competitors  in  the  self-service  banking  market  include  NCR,  Nautilus  Hyosung,  GRG  Banking  Equipment,  Glory  Global 
Solutions, Oki Data and Triton Systems, as well as a number of local manufacturing and service providers such as Fujitsu and 
Hitachi-Omron in Asia Pacific (AP); Hantle/GenMega in North America (NA); KEBA in Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA); 
and Perto in Latin America (LA). 

In  certain  countries,  the  Company  sells  to  and/or  competes  with  independent  ATM  deployers  such  as Cardtronics,  Payment 
Alliance International and Euronet, that primarily operate in the non-bank retail market.

In the retail market, the Company helps retailers transform their stores to a consumer-centric approach by providing electronic 
POS (ePOS), automated checkout solutions, cash management, software and services. The Company competes with some of 
the  key  players  highlighted  above  plus  other  technology  firms  such  as  Toshiba  and  Fujitsu,  and  specialized  software  players 
such as GK Software, Oracle, Aptos and PCMS. Many retailers also work with proprietary software solutions.

For  its  services  offerings,  the  Company  perceives  competition  to  be  fragmented,  especially  in  the  product-related  services 
segment. While other manufacturers provide basic levels of product support, the competition also includes local and regional 
third-party providers. With respect to higher value managed services, the Company competes with large IT service providers 
such as IBM, Atos, Fiserv and DXC Technology.

In  the  self-service  software  market,  the  Company,  in  addition  to  the  key  hardware  players  highlighted  above,  competes  with 
several smaller, niche software companies like KAL, and with the internal software development teams of banks and retailers.

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OPERATIONS

The  Company’s  operating  results  and  the  amount  and  timing  of  revenue  are  affected  by  numerous  factors,  including 
production  schedules,  customer  priorities,  sales  volume  and  mix.  During  the  past  several  years,  the  Company  has  honed  its 
offerings to become a total solutions provider with a focus on Connected Commerce. As a result of the emphasis on services 
and software, the nature of the Company's workforce is changing and requires new skill sets in areas such as:

Advanced security and compliance measures
Advanced sensors Internet of Things

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Cloud computing
Analytics
As-a-service expertise

The  principal  raw  materials  used  by  the  Company  in  its  manufacturing  operations  are  steel,  plastics,  electronic  parts  and 
components  and  spare  parts,  which  are  purchased  from  various  major  suppliers.  These  materials  and  components  are 
generally available in ample quantities.

The  Company  carries  working  capital  mainly  related  to  trade  receivables  and  inventories.  Inventories  generally  are 
manufactured or purchased as orders are received from customers. The Company’s customary payment terms typically range 
from 30 to 90 days from date of invoice. The Company generally does not offer extended payment terms. The Company also 
provides financing arrangements to customers that are largely classified and accounted for as sales-type leases.

HUMAN CAPITAL MANAGEMENT

We  are  a  world  leader  in  enabling  Connected  Commerce,  and  we  transform  the  way  people  bank  and  shop.  However,  we 
would  not  be  in  that  position  without  our  employees,  one  of  our  most  valuable  assets.  Diebold  Nixdorf  is  improving  the 
employee experience by leveraging best practices and investing in the tools necessary to develop and reward talent across the 
Company.

Employee Profile

As of December 31, 2020, we employed approximately 22,000 associates globally in more than 100 countries.

Culture

We govern our actions by our shared values: Accountability, Collaboration, Decisiveness, a Sense of Urgency and a Willingness 
to Change. These values have driven our DN Now achievements. In 2020, we established the CARE Council, which stands for 
Considerate,  Aware,  Responsible  and  Empathetic  –  four  behaviors  we  expect  all  employees  to  model  on  a  daily  basis. 
Together, our values and CARE Council help employees feel appreciated, involved, connected and supported, and that they 
have equal opportunity to succeed. We continue to drive our cultural evolution through our diversity and inclusion programs, 
employee resource groups, robust internal communications and performance management process.

Diversity and Inclusion

The Company is committed to establishing a culture of diversity and inclusion where everyone is accepted, valued, supported 
and encouraged to thrive. We value the different perspectives and solutions our communities bring to the Company, and we 
believe  these  perspectives  have  a  positive  impact  on  how  we  innovate  and  grow.  Our  expectation  is  that  our  diversity  and 
inclusion  program  will  guide  improvements  in  our  culture  -  specifically,  recruiting,  training,  policies  and  reporting,  leader 
expectations, and benefits. In 2020, we announced we would launch new employee resource groups in 2021, including Women 
in the Workplace and Multi-Cultural. We are continuing to enhance our diversity and inclusion initiatives, in conjunction with our 
CARE Council, to recruit, retain and promote a diverse workforce. These efforts will not only promote innovation and growth 
but will also strengthen our relationships with customers spanning more than 100 countries with diverse cultural, gender, racial 
and other profiles.

Employee Engagement

We  have  invested  in  our  internal  communications  resources  to  better  engage  our  employees  and  support  the  DN  Now 
transformation.  In  2020,  we  launched  an  internal  intranet,  called  The  Exchange,  to  keep  employees  informed  about  key 
changes to our business, new product launches and progress on our DN Now transformation initiatives.

Our employees have demonstrated tremendous resilience and continued vigilance throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. They 
provided strong support levels to customers while taking excellent care of one another and making sure their teams remained 
connected. For example:

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colleagues;
employees in North Canton, Ohio, used our 3D printers to make PPE for first responders; and
employees  in  Paderborn,  Germany  built  ventilators  to  be  used  in  hospitals  in  cooperation  with  a  German  medical 
device manufacturer.

Talent

To maintain a competitive workforce, the Company is evolving and enhancing how we train, identify and promote key talent. 
Additionally,  the  Company  has  continually  improved  and  standardized  our  employee  review  process  –  encouraging  regular 
performance reviews and feedback that will set clear expectations, motivate employees and reinforce the connection between 
pay  and  performance.  In  2021  we  are  expanding  our  global  talent  review  program  for  talent  development  and  succession 
planning to go deeper into our organization below senior leadership roles.

Health, Safety and Wellness

Throughout  our  history,  we  have  maintained  our  commitment  to  providing  a  safe  workplace  that  protects  against  and  limits 
personal injury and environmental harm. We follow international standards and regulations for product safety and security. Our 
Design-For-Quality  approach  covers  R&D  Quality,  Manufacturing  Quality  and  Supplier  Quality.  During  the  course  of  product 
development,  these  functions  regularly  participate  in  solution  requirements  and  specification  reviews.  In  the  later  phases  of 
development,  we  define  and  perform  various  tests  to  ensure  Product  Safety  and  Security.  We  evaluate  risks  using  both 
government-required  procedures  and  best  practices  to  ensure  we  understand  residual  risk  and  appropriately  protect  our 
employees. Frequent training ensures that specialists are informed promptly about legal and internal requirements.

Additionally,  since  the  global  outbreak  of  COVID-19,  we  have  continued  to  evaluate  and  enhance  our  health,  safety,  and 
wellness  protocols.  Our  designation  as  an  essential  service  provider  in  numerous  locations  around  the  world  required  us  to 
respond and address health and safety issues in real time. We have addressed these challenges with the following measures:

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Implementing our comprehensive Pandemic Response Plan to ensure the continuity of our operations while protecting 
the health and safety of our people.
Restricting  all  non-critical  travel  and  implementing  mandatory  Work-from-Home  arrangements  for  employees  in 
affected areas. 
Instituting new safety and cautionary procedures for front-line employees to ensure their safety. 
Providing sanitizing materials and guidance for working in common work areas.
Tracking employees with COVID-19, performing contact tracing and requiring employees to comply with quarantining 
requirements.
Sanitizing our production facilities and issuing stringent guidance on prohibiting unnecessary visitors and contractors 
from entering our manufacturing facilities. 
Establishing/adhering to stringent hygiene protocols, including handwashing, no admittance by anyone exhibiting cold 
or flu-like symptoms, temperature checks and social distancing to the fullest extent possible.

The  Company  established  an  Employee  Crisis  Reserve  to  compensate  employees  who  could  not  work  or  were  otherwise 
affected by the pandemic, including distributing food kits and ensuring the availability of medical supplies where needed. The 
Company also launched a new, global employee assistance program to provide confidential, professional counseling services 
via phone, text or email, 24 hours a day.

Compensation

Our compensation program is designed to attract and retain employees and to maintain a strong pay for performance culture. 
We regularly assess the current business environment and labor market to ensure our compensation programs reflect current 
best practices. We benchmark and set pay ranges based on market data for our jobs. We believe that these practices will help 
to motivate and engage our broader base of employees resulting in sustained increases in shareholder value and reflects our 
compensation philosophy in aligning long-term pay and performance.

PRODUCT BACKLOG

The Company's product backlog was $981 and $796 as of December 31, 2020 and 2019, respectively. The backlog generally 
includes  orders  estimated  or  projected  to  be  shipped  or  installed  within  18  months.  Although  the  Company  believes  the 
orders included in the backlog are firm, some orders may be canceled by customers without penalty, and the Company may 
elect to permit cancellation of orders without penalty where management believes it is in the Company's best interests to do 
so.  Historically,  the  Company  has  not  experienced  significant  cancellations  within  its  product  backlog.  Additionally,  over  50 
percent  of  the  Company's  revenues  are  derived  from  its  service  business,  for  which  backlog  information  is  not  measured. 
Therefore,  the  Company  does  not  believe  that  its  product  backlog,  as  of  any  particular  date,  is  necessarily  indicative  of 
revenues for any future period.

PATENTS, TRADEMARKS, LICENSES

The Company owns patents, trademarks and licenses relating to certain products across the globe. While the Company regards 

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these as items of importance, it does not deem its business as a whole, or any industry segment, to be materially dependent 
upon any one item or group of items. The Company intends to protect and defend its intellectual property, including pursuit of 
infringing third parties for damages and other appropriate remedies.

GOVERNMENT REGULATION

As  a  company  with  global  operations,  we  are  subject  to  complex  foreign  and  U.S.  laws  and  regulations,  including  trade 
regulations, tariffs, import and export regulations, anti-bribery and corruption laws, antitrust or competition laws, data privacy 
laws, such as the EU General Data Protection Regulation (the GDPR), and environmental regulations, among others. We have 
policies and procedures in place to promote compliance with these laws and regulations. Notwithstanding their complexity, our 
compliance with these laws and regulations, including environmental regulations, generally, does not, and is not expected to, 
have  a  material  effect  on  our  capital  expenditures,  earnings  or  competitive  position.  Government  regulations  are  subject  to 
change,  and  accordingly  we  are  unable  to  assess  the  possible  effect  of  compliance  with  future  requirements  or  whether  our 
compliance with such regulations will materially impact our business in the future. 

INFORMATION ABOUT OUR EXECUTIVE OFFICERS

Refer to Item 10 of this annual report on Form 10-K for information on the Company's executive officers, which is incorporated 
herein by reference. 

AVAILABLE INFORMATION

The Company uses its Investor Relations web site, http://investors.dieboldnixdorf.com, as a channel for routine distribution of 
important  information,  including  stock  information,  news  releases,  investor  presentations  and  financial  information.  The 
Company  posts  filings  as  soon  as  reasonably  practicable  after  they  are  electronically  filed  with,  or  furnished  to,  the 
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), including its annual, quarterly, and current reports on Forms 10-K, 10-Q, and 
8-K; its proxy statements; registration statements; and any amendments to those reports or statements. All such postings and 
filings are available on the Company’s Investor Relations web site free of charge. In addition, this web site allows investors and 
other interested persons to sign up to automatically receive e-mail alerts when the Company posts news releases and financial 
information  on  its  web  site.  Investors  and  other  interested  persons  can  also  follow  the  Company  on  Twitter  at  http://
twitter.com/dieboldnixdorf. The content on any web site referred to in this annual report on Form 10-K is not incorporated by 
reference into this annual report unless expressly noted.

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(dollars and euros in millions, except for per share values)

The following are certain risk factors that could affect the Company’s business, financial condition, operating results and cash 
flows. These risk factors should be considered in connection with evaluating the forward-looking statements contained in this 
annual report on Form 10-K because they could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in any forward-
looking  statement.  The  risk  factors  highlighted  below  are  not  the  only  ones  the  Company  faces.  Although  the  risks  are 
organized by headings, and each risk is discussed separately, many are interrelated. If any of these events actually occur, the 
Company's business, financial condition, operating results or cash flows could be negatively affected.

The Company cautions the reader to keep these risk factors in mind and refrain from attributing undue certainty to any forward-
looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this annual report on Form 10-K.

Strategic and Operational Risks.

The COVID-19 pandemic creates uncertainty and could have a material adverse impact on our business. While the COVID-19 
pandemic  has  adversely  affected  our  operations  and  financial  results,  our  business  has  demonstrated  a  certain  degree  of 
resiliency  in  the  COVID-19  pandemic  given  our  work  as  an  essential  service  provider  to  banks  and  essential  retailers. 
Nonetheless, known or unexpected risks or developments related to the pandemic could have a material and adverse impact 
on  our  business,  financial  position  and  results  of  operations.  If  conditions  worsen,  resulting  in  additional  or  unexpected 
challenges,  the  COVID-19  pandemic  could  materially  and  negatively  impact  one  or  more  of  the  following  aspects  of  our 
business:  our  global  supply  chain;  our  manufacturing  facilities;  our  service  technicians  in  the  field;  our  employees  working 
remotely  or  in  our  offices;  and  the  businesses  of  our  customers.  Additionally,  any  worsening  of  the  pandemic  could  cause 
additional and material delays in installations, certifications or other time-sensitive aspects of our business. As we cannot predict 
the duration or scope of the COVID-19 pandemic, the continuing negative impact to our financial position, results of operations 
and cash flows cannot be reasonably estimated, but could be material.

While the Company has achieved significant savings from its DN Now initiatives, these savings may not be sustainable and 
further  savings  targets  may  be  delayed  or  might  not  be  fully  realized,  which  may  adversely  affect  its  operating  results  and 
cash flow. The Company’s DN Now initiatives consist of a number of work streams designed to improve operational efficiency 
and  sustainably  increase  profits  and  cash  flows.  Although  the  Company  has  achieved  a  substantial  amount  of  annual  cost 
savings  associated  with  the  DN  Now  initiatives  in  2019  and  2020  and  expects  to  achieve  further  cost  savings  through  new 
initiatives, such as the digital acceleration work being done with Accenture, it may be unable to sustain the annual cost savings 
from  the  work  streams  that  it  has  previously  implemented  and  may  be  unable  to  successfully  implement  these  new  work 
streams, which are still in the early stages, on the anticipated timeline, or at all. The Company has incurred approximately $330, 
in  the  aggregate,  of  cash  payments  related  to  DN  Now  and  expects  to  make  additional  payments  in  2021.  In  2021,  the 
Company intends to focus on higher free cash flow conversion and growth, despite the uncertain COVID-19 environment. If the 
Company is unable to achieve, or experiences any delays in achieving, the DN Now goals, or if the associated costs are higher 
than currently anticipated, its results of operations and cash flows may be adversely affected. Even if the Company successfully 
executes  these  work  streams  and  meets  its  DN  Now  goals,  other  factors  that  we  cannot  predict  may  offset  the  expected 
financial benefits of these initiatives.

New service and product developments may be unsuccessful. The Company is constantly looking to develop new services and 
products  that  complement  or  leverage  its  core  competencies  and  expand  its  business  potential.  For  example,  the  Company 
launched its DN Series banking solutions portfolio in 2019 and its DN Series EASY family of retail checkout solutions in 2021. 
The  Company  makes  significant  investments  in  service  and  product  technologies  and  anticipates  expending  significant 
resources for new cloud software, digitally enabled services and product development over the next several years. There can be 
no  assurance  that  the  Company’s  service  and  product  development  efforts  will  be  successful,  that  the  roll  out  of  any  new 
services  and  products  will  be  timely,  that  the  customer  certification  process  for  any  new  products  or  the  DN  Series  will  be 
completed on the anticipated timeline, that it will be able to successfully market these services and products, or that margins 
generated from sales of these services and products will recover costs of development efforts.

The Company may not be successful executing on its digitally enabled hardware, services and software strategy. As part of its 
broader  business  strategy,  the  Company  is  delivering  digitally  enabled  hardware,  services  and  software  to  its  customers  to 
address their evolving demand for greater flexibility and optionality to meet the demands of the market, drive improvement to 
performance  levels  and  provide  a  more  scalable  cost  structure.  The  Company’s  digital  strategy  extends  to  its  own  internal 
capabilities, as well, to ensure the Company becomes more efficient and delivers better capabilities to its employees. Across its 
internal  finance,  information  technology,  human  resources  and  sales  departments,  the  Company  is  deploying  digital  tools  to 
enhance its operating efficiency through the use of cloud-based applications, self-service portals and automation. Executing on 
a  digitally  enabled  strategy  presents  risks  and  challenges  to  both  the  Company  and  its  customers,  and  there  can  be  no 
assurances that the Company will be successful in its endeavors.

The  Company  may  not  be  able  to  generate  sufficient  cash  flows  to  fund  its  operations  and  make  adequate  capital 
investments.  The  Company’s  cash  flows  from  operations  depend  primarily  on  sales  and  service  margins.  To  develop  new 
service  and  product  technologies,  support  future  growth,  achieve  operating  efficiencies  and  maintain  service  and  product 

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quality, the Company must make significant capital investments in manufacturing technology, facilities and capital equipment, 
R&D, and service and product technology. In addition to cash provided from operations, the Company has from time to time 
utilized external  sources  of  financing.  Depending upon  general  market  conditions  or  other  factors,  the  Company may not be 
able to generate sufficient cash flows to fund its operations and make adequate capital investments, either in whole or in part. 
In addition, any tightening of the credit markets may limit the Company's ability to obtain alternative sources of cash to fund its 
operations.

Data Privacy and Cybersecurity Risks. 

Cybersecurity incidents or vulnerabilities could disrupt the Company's internal operations or services provided to customers, 
which  could  adversely  affect  revenue,  increase  costs,  and  harm  its  reputation,  customer  relationships,  and  stock  price.  To 
reduce  these  risks,  the  Company  has  programs  and  measures  in  place  designed  to  detect  and  help  safeguard  against 
cybersecurity  attacks.  Although  we  have  implemented  cybersecurity  measures  designed  to  detect  and  limit  the  risk  of 
unauthorized  access  to  our  systems  and  acquisition  of,  loss,  modification  of,  use,  or  disclosure  of  our  data,  threat  actors  are 
using evolving, sophisticated, and ever-changing techniques to obtain unauthorized access to systems and data. The types and 
motivations of threat actors that may attempt to access our systems also are evolving and expanding, and include sophisticated 
nation-state sponsored and organized cyber-criminals, who are targeting the financial services industry. As a result, the risk of 
cyberattack is increasing. An attack, disruption, intrusion, denial of service, theft or other data or cybersecurity incident (such as 
phishing  attack,  virus,  ransomware,  or  other  malware  installation),  or  an  inadvertent  act  by  an  employee  or  contractor,  could 
result in unauthorized access to, acquisition of, loss, disclosure, or modification of, our systems, products, and data (or our third-
party  service  provider’s  systems,  products,  and  data),  which  may  result  in  operational  disruption,  loss  of  business,  claims 
(including by customers, financial institutions, cardholders, and consumers), costs and reputational harm that could negatively 
affect  our  operating  results.  The  Company  could  incur  significant  expenses  in  investigating  and  addressing  cybersecurity 
incidents,  including  the  expenses  of  deploying  additional  personnel,  enhancing  or  implementing  new  protection  measures, 
training employees or hiring consultants, and such incidents could divert the attention of our management and key personnel 
from our business operations. Further, remedial measures may later prove inadequate to prevent or reduce the impact of new 
or  emerging  threats.  The  Company  may  face  regulatory  investigations  or  litigation  relating  to  cybersecurity  incidents,  which 
may be costly to defend and which, if successful, may require the Company to pay damages and fines or change its business 
practices. The Company also is subject to risks associated with cyberattacks involving our supply chain. We may also detect, or 
may  receive  notice  from  third  parties  (including  governmental  agencies  and  those  in  our  supply  chain)  regarding,  potential 
vulnerabilities  in  our  information  technology  systems,  our  products,  or  third-party  products  used  in  conjunction  with  our 
products. Even if these potential vulnerabilities do not affect our products, services, data, or systems, their existence or claimed 
existence  could  adversely  affect  customer  confidence  and  our  reputation  in  the  marketplace,  causing  us  to  lose  existing  or 
potential  customers.  To  the  extent  such  vulnerabilities  require  remediation,  such  remedial  measures  could  require  significant 
resources, may not be implemented before such vulnerabilities are exploited, and may not prevent or reduce the risk. As the 
cybersecurity  landscape  evolves,  we  may  also  find  it  necessary  to  make  significant  further  investments  to  protect  data  and 
infrastructure.  We  maintain  cybersecurity  insurance  intended  to  cover  some  of  these  risks,  but  this  insurance  may  not  be 
sufficient to cover all of our losses from future cybersecurity incidents the Company may experience.

We have experienced cybersecurity incidents in the past, but none of these incidents, individually or in the aggregate, has had 
a  material  adverse  effect  on  our  business,  reputation,  operations  or  products.  The  Company  has  in  place  various  information 
technology  protections  designed  to  detect  and  reduce  cybersecurity  incidents,  although  there  can  be  no  assurance  that  our 
protections  will  be  successful.  The  Company  also  regularly  evaluates  its  protections  against  cybersecurity  incidents,  including 
through  self-assessments  and  third-party  assessments,  and  takes  steps  to  enhance  those  protections,  in  response  to  specific 
threats and as part of the Company’s information security program. There can be no assurance, however, that the Company will 
be  able  to  prevent  or  remediate  all  future  cybersecurity  incidents  or  that  the  cost  associated  with  responding  to  any  such 
incident or impact of such incident will not be significant or material.

Portions of the Company's IT infrastructure also may experience interruptions, delays or cessations of service or produce errors 
in  connection  with  systems  integration  or  migration  work  that  takes  place  from  time  to  time.  The  Company  may  not  be 
successful  in  implementing  new  systems,  and  transitioning  data  and  other  aspects  of  the  process  could  be  expensive,  time 
consuming,  disruptive  and  resource-intensive.  Such  disruptions  could  adversely  impact  the  ability  to  fulfill  orders,  service 
customers  and  interrupt  other  processes  and,  in  addition,  could  adversely  impact  the  Company’s  ability  to  maintain  effective 
internal  control  over  financial  reporting.  Delayed  sales,  lower  margins,  lost  customers  or  diminished  investor  confidence 
resulting from these disruptions could adversely affect the Company's financial results, stock price and reputation.

Privacy and information security laws are complex, and if the Company fails to comply with applicable laws, regulations and 
standards, or fails to properly maintain the integrity of its data, or defend against cybersecurity attacks, the Company may be 
subject to government or private actions relating to privacy and security incidents and breaches, any of which could have a 
material  adverse  effect  on  its  business,  financial  condition  and  results  of  operations  or  materially  harm  its  reputation.  The 
Company is subject to a variety of laws and regulations in Europe, the U.S. and other jurisdictions that involve matters central to 
its business, including privacy, information security, data protection, competition, and consumer protection. The Company, and 
the personal information and other data that it processes, are increasingly subject to these laws, which are increasingly complex 
and stringent as the global data protection landscape evolves. These laws may conflict with one another, and many of them are 
subject  to  frequent  modification  and  differing  interpretations.  Complying  with  these  evolving  and  varying  standards  could 
require significant expense and effort and may require us to change our business practices or the functionality of our products 
and services in a manner adverse to our customers and our business. In addition, violations of these laws can result in significant 

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fines, penalties, claims by regulators or other third parties, imposition of limits on the processing of data, and damage to our 
brand and business. 

The  Company  is  subject  to,  among  other  data  and  consumer  protection  laws,  the  GDPR,  the  U.K.  General  Data  Protection 
Regulation,  the  California  Consumer  Privacy  Act  and  the  Brazilian  General  Data  Protection  Law.  Costs  to  comply  with  these 
privacy-related and data protection measures could be significant and could materially affect our business and failure to comply 
with them could result in material legal exposure and business impact. For example, the GDPR imposes onerous accountability 
obligations on companies, with penalties for noncompliance of up to the greater of 20 euros or four percent of annual global 
revenue,  and  grants  corrective  powers  to  supervisory  authorities  including  the  ability  to  impose  a  limit  on  processing  of 
personal data. Following the U.K.’s withdrawal from the EU on January 31, 2020, it is likely that the data protection obligations 
of the GDPR will continue to apply to U.K.-based organizations’ processing of personal data in substantially unvaried form at 
least in the short term. There are legislative proposals recently adopted or currently pending in the United States, at both the 
federal  and  state  levels  (including  by  banking  agencies),  as  well  as  in  other  jurisdictions,  implementing  new  or  additional 
requirements on data processing that could increase compliance costs, the cost and complexity of delivering our services and 
significantly affect our business. 

Transferring personal information across international borders is complex and subject to legal and regulatory requirements, as 
well as active litigation and enforcement in a number of jurisdictions around the world, each of which could have an adverse 
impact  on  our  ability  to  process  and  transfer  personal  data  as  part  of  our  business  operations.  The  mechanisms  that  we  and 
many other companies rely upon for European data transfers (e.g., Privacy Shield and Model Clauses) are the subject of recent 
judicial decisions by the Court of Justice of the European Union resulting in the invalidation of Privacy Shield. The invalidation 
of  Privacy  Shield  and  the  open  questions  related  to  the  validity  of  Model  Clauses  have  resulted  in  some  changes  in  the 
obligations  required  to  provide  our  services  in  the  European  Union  and  could  expose  us  to  potential  sanctions  and  fines  for 
non-compliance.  Several  other  countries,  including  India,  have  also  established  or  are  considering  data  localization 
requirements for cross-border transfers of personal information. These restrictions could have a substantial impact on the cost 
of our business. 

Risks Related to Our Indebtedness.

The Company may not be able to generate sufficient cash to service all of its indebtedness and may be forced to take other 
actions  to  satisfy  its  obligations  under  its  indebtedness,  which  may  not  be  successful.  The  Company's  ability  to  make 
scheduled payments or refinance its debt obligations depends on its financial condition and operating performance, which are 
subject to prevailing economic and competitive conditions and to certain financial, business, legislative, regulatory and other 
factors beyond its control. The Company may be unable to maintain a level of cash flows from operating activities sufficient to 
permit the payment of principal, premium, if any, and interest on its indebtedness.

If the Company's cash flows and capital resources are insufficient to fund its debt service obligations, the Company could face 
substantial  liquidity  problems  and  could  be  forced  to  reduce  or  delay  investments  and  capital  expenditures  or  to  dispose  of 
material assets or operations, seek additional debt or equity capital or restructure or refinance its indebtedness. The Company 
may not be able to effect any such alternative measures, if necessary, on commercially reasonable terms or at all and, even if 
successful, those alternative actions may not allow the Company to meet its scheduled debt service obligations. In addition, the 
terms of the Company's existing or future debt arrangements may restrict it from effecting any of these alternatives.

The terms of the credit agreement (the Credit Agreement) governing the Company's revolving credit facility (the Revolving 
Facility)and  term  loans  and  the  indentures  governing  the  Company's  senior  secured  and  unsecured  notes  (the  Indentures) 
restrict its current and future operations, particularly its ability to respond to changes or to take certain actions. The Credit 
Agreement  and  the  Indentures  contain  a  number  of  restrictive  covenants  that  impose  significant  operating  and  financial 
restrictions  on  the  Company  and  may  limit  its  ability  to  engage  in  acts  that  may  be  in  its  long-term  best  interest,  including 
restrictions on its ability to:

incur additional indebtedness and guarantee indebtedness;
pay dividends or make other distributions or repurchase or redeem capital stock;
prepay, redeem or repurchase certain debt;
issue certain preferred stock or similar equity securities;

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sell assets;
incur liens;
enter into transactions with affiliates;
alter the businesses the Company conducts;
enter into agreements restricting the Company’s subsidiaries’ ability to pay dividends; and
consolidate, merge or sell all or substantially all of the Company’s assets.

In  addition,  the  restrictive  covenants  in  the  Credit  Agreement  require  the  Company  to  maintain  specified  financial  ratios  and 
satisfy other financial conditions. Although the Company entered into an amendment to the Credit Agreement in August 2018 
to, among other things, revise certain of its financial covenants, upon the occurrence of certain events, the financial covenants, 

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including the Company’s net leverage ratio, will revert to pre-amendment levels. The Company’s ability to meet the financial 
ratios and tests can be affected by events beyond its control, and it may be unable to meet them.

A breach of the covenants or restrictions under any of the Indentures or under the Credit Agreement could result in an event of 
default under the applicable indebtedness. Such a default may allow the creditors to accelerate the related debt and may result 
in the acceleration of any other debt to which a cross-acceleration or cross-default provision applies. In addition, an event of 
default  under  the  Credit  Agreement  would  permit  the  lenders  under  the  Revolving  Facility  to  terminate  all  commitments  to 
extend further credit under that facility. Furthermore, if the Company were unable to repay the amounts due and payable under 
the  Revolving  Facility  and  term  loans,  those  lenders  could  proceed  against  the  collateral  granted  them  to  secure  that 
indebtedness. In the event the Company’s lenders or noteholders accelerate the repayment of its indebtedness, the Company 
and  its  subsidiaries  may  not  have  sufficient  assets  to  repay  that  indebtedness.  As  a  result  of  these  restrictions,  the  Company 
may be:

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unable to raise additional debt or equity financing to operate during general economic or business downturns; and
unable to compete effectively or to take advantage of new business opportunities. 

These restrictions may affect the ability to grow in accordance with its strategy. In addition, the Company’s financial results, its 
substantial indebtedness and its credit ratings could adversely affect the availability and terms of its financing.

The Company’s failure to meet its debt service obligations could have a material adverse effect on the Company’s business, 
financial condition and results of operations. The Company’s high level of indebtedness could adversely affect the Company’s 
operations and liquidity. The Company’s level of indebtedness could, among other things:

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industry conditions because the Company may not have sufficient cash flows to make its scheduled debt payments;
cause  the  Company  to  use  a  larger  portion  of  its  cash  flow  to  fund  interest  and  principal  payments,  reducing  the 
availability of cash to fund working capital, capital expenditures, R&D and other business activities;
limit the Company’s ability to take advantage of significant business opportunities, such as acquisition opportunities, 
and to react to changes in market or industry conditions;
cause the Company to be more vulnerable to general adverse economic and industry conditions;
cause the Company’s suppliers to limit trade credit, require pre-payments or other collateral; 
cause the Company to be disadvantaged compared to competitors with less leverage;
result in a downgrade in the credit rating of the Company or indebtedness of the Company or its subsidiaries, which 
could increase the cost of borrowings; and
limit  the  Company’s  ability  to  borrow  additional  monies  in  the  future  to  fund  working  capital,  capital  expenditures, 
R&D and other business activities.

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The  Company  may  also  incur  additional  long-term  debt  and  working  capital  lines  of  credit  to  meet  future  financing  needs, 
which  would  increase  its  total  indebtedness.  Although  the  Credit  Agreement  and  the  Indentures  contain  restrictions  on  the 
Company’s  ability  to  incur  additional  debt,  including  secured  debt,  these  restrictions  are  subject  to  a  number  of  important 
exceptions  and  debt  incurred  in  compliance  with  these  restrictions  could  be  substantial.  If  the  Company  and  its  restricted 
subsidiaries incur significant additional debt, the related risks that the Company faces could intensify.

The interest rates of certain debt instruments are priced using a spread over the London interbank offered rate (LIBOR) and 
Euro interbank offered rate (EURIBOR). LIBOR and EURIBOR are the basic rate of interest used in lending between banks on 
the London interbank market and EURO interbank market, and are widely used as a reference for setting the interest rate on 
loans globally. LIBOR and EURIBOR are the reference rates used with respect to the term loans and Revolving Facility under the 
Credit  Agreement.  On  July  27,  2017,  the  United  Kingdom’s  Financial  Conduct  Authority,  which  regulates  LIBOR,  announced 
that  it  intends  to  phase  out  LIBOR  by  the  end  of  2021.  At  this  time,  it  is  unclear  whether  LIBOR  will  cease  to  exist  or  if  new 
standards of calculating LIBOR will be established. The Company has taken steps to reduce its risk of a higher interest rate by 
effectively  replacing  LIBOR  as  the  reference  rate  with  respect  to  its  debt,  including  by  entering  into  interest  rate  swaps. 
Additionally, in July 2020, the Company refinanced a portion of its then outstanding indebtedness under the Credit Agreement 
using  the  net  proceeds  of  newly  issued  senior  secured  notes,  which  bear  interest  at  a  fixed  rate.  Despite  the  Company’s 
mitigation  efforts,  the  discontinuation  of  LIBOR  may  increase  the  Company’s  interest  expense  on  loans  using  LIBOR  as  a 
reference rate and adversely impact our ability to manage and hedge exposures to fluctuations in interest rates using derivative 
instruments.

Workforce Operations Risks. 

An inability to attract, retain and motivate key employees could harm current and future operations. In order to be successful, 
the  Company  must  attract,  retain  and  motivate  executives  and  other  key  employees,  including  those  in  managerial, 
professional,  administrative,  technical,  sales,  marketing  and  IT  support  positions.  It  also  must  keep  employees  focused  on  its 
strategies  and  goals.  Hiring  and  retaining  qualified  executives,  engineers  and  qualified  sales  representatives  are  critical  to  its 

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future, and competition for experienced employees in these areas can be intense. The failure to hire or loss of key employees 
could have a significant impact on the Company’s operations.

Risks Related to Reliance on Performance of Third Parties.

The  Company’s  ability  to  deliver  products  that  satisfy  customer  requirements  is  dependent  on  the  performance  of  its 
subcontractors  and  suppliers,  as  well  as  on  the  availability  of  raw  materials  and  other  components.  The  Company  relies  on 
other  companies,  including  subcontractors  and  suppliers,  to  provide  and  produce  raw  materials,  integrated  components  and 
sub-assemblies  and  production  commodities  included  in,  or  used  in  the  production  of,  its  products.  If  one  or  more  of  the 
Company's subcontractors or suppliers experiences delivery delays or other performance problems, it may be unable to meet 
commitments  to  its  customers  or  incur  additional  costs.  In  some  instances,  the  Company  depends  upon  a  single  source  of 
supply. Any service disruption from one of these suppliers, either due to circumstances beyond the supplier’s control, such as 
geo-political  developments  or  public  health  concerns  (including  viral  outbreaks,  such  as  COVID-19),  or  as  a  result  of 
performance  problems  or  financial  difficulties,  could  have  a  material  adverse  effect  on  the  Company's  ability  to  meet 
commitments  to  its  customers  or  increase  its  operating  costs.  Since  the  beginning  of  2020,  the  COVID-19  pandemic  has 
resulted  in  increased  travel  restrictions  and  extended  shutdown  of  certain  businesses.  At  present,  the  overall  impact  of  the 
COVID-19  pandemic  is  difficult  to  predict,  but  it  may  have  a  material  adverse  impact  on  the  Company’s  overall  business, 
financial condition and results of operations, in particular if COVID-19 infection rates resurge in other countries and regions.

The  Company  manufactures  a  substantial  amount  of  its  products  in  Paderborn,  Germany,  and  Manaus,  Brazil.  In  addition, 
certain of our products are manufactured in China. Any damage suffered by these critical locations and manufacturing plants 
could negatively impact our business and results of operations. While the Company maintains insurance policies that provide 
coverage  up  to  certain  limits  for  some  of  the  potential  risks  and  liabilities  associated  with  its  business,  it  does  not  maintain 
insurance policies for all risks and liabilities.

The  Company  relies  on  third  parties  to  provide  security  systems  and  systems  integration.  Sophisticated  hardware  and 
operating  system  software  and  applications  that  the  Company  procures  from  third  parties  may  contain  defects  in  design  or 
manufacture,  including  “bugs”  and  other  problems  that  could  unexpectedly  interfere  with  the  operation  of  the  system.  The 
costs  to  eliminate  or  alleviate  security  problems,  viruses  and  bugs  could  be  significant,  and  the  efforts  to  address  these 
problems  could  result  in  interruptions,  delays  or  cessation  of  service  that  could  impede  sales,  manufacturing,  distribution  or 
other critical functions.

Tax Liability Risks.

Additional tax expense or additional tax exposures could affect the Company's future profitability. The Company is subject to 
income taxes in both the U.S. and various non-U.S. jurisdictions, and its domestic and international tax liabilities are dependent 
upon the distribution of income among these different jurisdictions. If the Company decides to repatriate cash, cash equivalents 
and  short-term  investments  residing  in  international  tax  jurisdictions,  there  could  be  further  negative  impact  on  foreign  and 
domestic taxes. The Company's tax expense includes estimates of additional tax that may be incurred for tax exposures and 
reflects  various  estimates  and  assumptions,  including  assessments  of  future  earnings  of  the  Company  that  could  affect  the 
valuation of its net deferred tax assets. The Company's future results could be adversely affected by changes in the effective tax 
rate  as  a  result  of  a  change  in  the  mix  of  earnings  in  countries  with  differing  statutory  tax  rates,  changes  in  the  overall 
profitability  of  the  Company,  changes  in  the  valuation  of  deferred  tax  assets  and  liabilities,  the  results  of  audits  and 
examinations of previously filed tax returns continuing assessments of its income tax exposures and changes in tax legislation. 
For example, President Biden has proposed the reversal or modification of some portions of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017, 
which, if enacted, could result in a higher U.S. corporate income tax rate than is currently in effect.

Additionally,  the  Company's  future  results  could  be  adversely  affected  by  the  results  of  indirect  tax  audits  and  examinations, 
and continuing assessments of its indirect tax exposures. A loss contingency is reasonably possible if it has a more than remote 
but less than probable chance of occurring. Although management believes the Company has valid defenses with respect to its 
indirect  tax  positions,  it  is  reasonably  possible  that  a  loss  could  occur  in  excess  of  the  estimated  accrual.  The  aggregate  risk 
related to indirect taxes is adjusted as the applicable statutes of limitations expire. It is reasonably possible that the Company 
could be required to pay taxes, penalties and interest related to this matter or other open years, which could be material to its 
financial condition and results of operations.

Risks Related to Acquisitions, Divestitures and Alliances.

The Company may not be successful executing potential acquisitions, investments or partnerships, or divesting its non-core 
and/or non-accretive businesses. As the Company’s financial performance improves it may evaluate and consider acquisitions, 
investments or partnerships in companies, products, services and technologies which could support the Company’s strategy 
and growth. Acquisitions, investments and partnerships inherently involve risks, which may include: the risk of integrating 
business operations, cultures, retaining key personnel and maintaining appropriate systems and controls; the potential for 
unknown liabilities; the possibility that acquisitions, investments or partnerships may not yield the targeted financial or strategic 
benefits to the Company. Furthermore, the Company has, from time-to-time, been divesting certain non-core and/or non-
accretive businesses to, among other things, simplify its business and reduce its debt. However, there can be no assurance that 
it will be successful in selling all or further such any assets. It may incur substantial expenses associated with identifying and 

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evaluating potential sales. The process of exploring any sales may be time consuming and disruptive to its business operations, 
and if it is unable to effectively manage the process, its business, financial condition and results of operations could be 
adversely affected. It also cannot assure that any potential sale, if consummated, will prove to be beneficial to its shareholders. 
Any potential sale would be dependent upon a number of factors that may be beyond the Company’s control, including, 
among other factors, market conditions, industry trends, the interest of third parties in the assets and the availability of financing 
to potential buyers on reasonable terms.

In addition, while it evaluates asset sales, the Company is exposed to risks and uncertainties, including potential difficulties in 
retaining and attracting key employees, distraction of its management from other important business activities, and potential 
difficulties in establishing and maintaining relationships with customers, suppliers, lenders, sureties and other third parties, all of 
which could harm its business.

The Company may be unable to successfully and effectively manage acquisitions, divestitures, alliances, and other significant 
transactions,  which  could  harm  its  operating  results,  business  and  prospects.  As  the  Company  improves  its  financial 
performance and promotes its business strategy, it will continue to engage in discussions and potentially enter into agreements 
with third parties regarding possible investments, acquisitions, strategic alliances, joint ventures, partnerships, divestitures and 
outsourcing arrangements. Such transactions present significant risks and challenges and there can be no assurances that the 
Company  will  manage  such  transactions  successfully  or  that  strategic  opportunities  will  be  available  to  the  Company  on 
acceptable terms or at all. Acquisitions and partnerships inherently involve risks.

The  Company  may  specifically  evaluate  and  consider  investments  or  partnerships  in  companies,  products,  services  and 
technologies.  Related  risks  include  the  Company  failing  to  achieve  strategic  objectives,  anticipated  benefits  or  timing  of  a 
transaction or contractual obligations. Such transactions may require the Company to manage post-closing transitions services 
or integration issues with business operations, support systems, workplace cultures and the retention of personnel. There is also 
the  potential  for  unknown  liabilities  and  the  possibility  that  the  acquisitions  or  partnerships  may  not  yield  financial  strategic 
benefits to the Company. Risks of these transactions can be more pronounced in larger and more complicated transactions, or 
if multiple transactions are pursued simultaneously.

Risks Related to Our Pension Plan Obligations.

Low investment performance by the Company's pension plan assets may result in an increase to its net pension liability and 
expense,  which  may  require  it  to  fund  a  portion  of  its  pension  obligations  and  divert  funds  from  other  potential  uses.  The 
Company  sponsors  several  defined  benefit  pension  plans  that  cover  certain  eligible  employees  across  the  globe.  The 
Company's  pension  expense  and  required  contributions  to  its  pension  plans  funded  with  assets  are  directly  affected  by  the 
value  of  plan  assets,  the  projected  rate  of  return  on  plan  assets,  the  actual  rate  of  return  on  plan  assets  and  the  actuarial 
assumptions it uses to measure the defined benefit pension plan obligations.

A  significant  market  downturn  could  occur  in  future  periods  resulting  in  a  decline  in  the  funded  status  of  the  Company's 
pension plans and causing actual asset returns to be below the assumed rate of return used to determine pension expense. If 
return on plan assets in future periods perform below expectations, future pension expense will increase.

Risks Related to Shareholder Appraisal Proceedings.

The  Company  is  exposed  to  additional  litigation  risk  and  uncertainty  with  respect  to  the  former  minority  shareholders  of 
Diebold Nixdorf AG. As a result of the 2016 acquisition of Diebold Nixdorf AG (the Acquisition), the Company continues to be 
exposed  to  two  separate  appraisal  proceedings  (Spruchverfahren).  Both  proceedings  are  pending  at  the  same  Chamber  for 
Commercial Matters (Kammer für Handelssachen) at the District Court (Landgericht) of Dortmund (Germany). The first appraisal 
proceeding relates to the Domination and Profit Loss Transfer Agreement (DPLTA) entered into by Diebold Holding Germany 
Inc.  &  Co.  KGaA  (now  doing  business  as  Diebold  Nixdorf  Holding  Germany  GmbH),  a  wholly-owned  subsidiary  of  Diebold 
Nixdorf,  Incorporated,  and  Diebold  Nixdorf  AG,  which  became  effective  on  February  17,  2017.  The  DPLTA  appraisal 
proceeding  was  filed  by  minority  shareholders  of  Diebold  Nixdorf  AG  challenging  the  adequacy  of  both  the  cash  exit 
compensation  of  €55.02  per  Diebold  Nixdorf  AG  share  (of  which  6.9  million  shares  were  then  outstanding)  and  the  annual 
recurring compensation of €2.82 per Diebold Nixdorf AG share offered in connection with the DPLTA.

The  second  appraisal  proceeding  relates  to  the  cash  merger  squeeze-out  of  minority  shareholders  of  Diebold  Nixdorf  AG  in 
2019. The squeeze-out appraisal proceeding was filed by former minority shareholders of Diebold Nixdorf AG challenging the 
adequacy  of  the  cash  exit  compensation  of  €54.80  per  Diebold  Nixdorf  AG  share  (of  which  1.4  million  shares  were  then 
outstanding) in connection with the merger squeeze-out.

In both appraisal proceedings, a court ruling would apply to all Diebold Nixdorf AG shares outstanding at the time when the 
DPLTA or the merger squeeze-out, respectively, became effective. Any cash compensation received by former Diebold Nixdorf 
AG  shareholders  in  connection  with  the  merger  squeeze-out  would  be  netted  with  any  higher  cash  compensation  such 
shareholder  may  still  claim  in  connection  with  the  DPLTA  appraisal  proceeding.  While  the  Company  believes  that  the 
compensation offered in connection with the DPLTA and the merger squeeze-out was in both cases fair, it notes that German 
courts often adjudicate increases of the cash compensation to plaintiffs in varying amounts in connection with German appraisal 
proceedings. Therefore, the Company cannot rule out that the first instance court or an appellate court may increase the cash 
compensation  also  in  these  appraisal  proceedings.  The  Company,  however,  is  convinced  that  its  defense  in  both  appraisal 

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proceedings,  which  are  still  at  preliminary  stages,  is  supported  by  strong  sets  of  facts  and  the  Company  vigorously  defends 
itself in these matters.

Non-Cash Impairment Loss Risks.

The  Company  has  a  significant  amount  of  long-term  assets,  including  goodwill  and  other  intangible  assets,  and  any  future 
impairment  charges  could  adversely  impact  its  results  of  operations.  The  Company  reviews  long-lived  assets,  including 
property, plant and equipment and identifiable amortizing intangible assets, for impairment whenever changes in circumstances 
or events may indicate that the carrying amounts are not recoverable. If the fair value is less than the carrying amount of the 
asset,  a  loss  is  recognized  for  the  difference.  Factors  which  may  cause  an  impairment  of  long-lived  assets  include  significant 
changes in the manner of use of these assets, negative industry or market trends, a significant under-performance relative to 
historical or projected future operating results, or a likely sale or disposal of the asset before the end of its estimated useful life.  

As  of  December  31,  2020,  the  Company  had  $800.4  of  goodwill.  The  techniques  used  in  its  qualitative  and  quantitative 
assessment  and  goodwill  impairment  tests  incorporate  a  number  of  estimates  and  assumptions  that  are  subject  to  change. 
Although the Company believes these estimates and assumptions are reasonable and reflect market conditions forecast at the 
assessment  date,  any  changes  to  these  assumptions  and  estimates  due  to  market  conditions  or  otherwise  may  lead  to  an 
outcome where impairment charges would be required in future periods.

Economic Risks and Market Contingencies.

The  proliferation  of  payment  options  other  than  cash,  including  credit  cards,  debit  cards,  store-valued  cards  and  mobile 
payment options could result in a reduced need for cash in the marketplace and a resulting decline in the usage of ATMs. The 
U.S.,  Europe  and  other  developed  markets  have  seen  a  shift  in  consumer  payment  trends  since  the  late  1990's,  with  more 
customers now opting for electronic forms of payment, such as credit cards and debit cards, for their in-store purchases over 
traditional paper-based forms of payment, such as cash and checks. The recent COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated consumer 
transition  towards  non-cash  payment  alternatives  driving  an  increase  in  digital,  mobile  and  contactless  payment  methods. 
Additionally,  some  merchants  offer  free  cash  back  at  the  POS  for  customers  that  utilize  debit  cards  for  their  purchases,  thus 
providing an additional incentive for consumers to use these cards. The continued growth in electronic payment methods could 
result in a reduced need for cash in the marketplace and ultimately, a decline in the usage of ATMs. New payment technology 
and adoption of mobile payment technology, virtual currencies such as Bitcoin, or other new payment method preferences by 
consumers could further reduce the general population's need or demand for cash and negatively impact sales of ATMs and 
selected products, services and software.

The Company's business may be affected by general economic conditions, cyclicality and uncertainty and could be adversely 
affected  during  economic  downturns.  Demand  for  the  Company's  services  and  products  is  affected  by  general  economic 
conditions and the business conditions of the industries in which it sells its services and products. The business of most of the 
Company's customers, particularly its financial institution and retail customers, is, to varying degrees, cyclical and has historically 
experienced periodic downturns. Under difficult economic conditions, customers may seek to reduce discretionary spending by 
forgoing purchases of the Company's services and products. This risk is magnified for capital goods purchases such as ATMs, 
retail  systems  and  physical  security  products.  In  addition,  downturns  in  the  Company's  customers’  industries,  even  during 
periods of strong general economic conditions, could adversely affect the demand for the Company's services and products, 
and its sales and operating results.

In  particular,  continuing  economic  difficulties  in  the  global  markets  have  led  to  an  economic  recession  in  certain  markets  in 
which the Company operates. As a result of these difficulties and other factors, including new or increased regulatory burdens, 
financial  institutions  and  retail  customers  have  failed  and  may  continue  to  fail,  resulting  in  a  loss  of  current  or  potential 
customers,  or  deferred  or  canceled  orders,  including  orders  previously  placed.  Any  customer  deferrals  or  cancellations  could 
materially affect the Company's sales and operating results.

Increased  energy,  raw  material  and  labor  costs  could  reduce  the  Company's  operating  results.  Energy  prices,  particularly 
petroleum  prices,  and  raw  materials  (e.g.  steel)  are  cost  drivers  for  the  Company's  business.  In  recent  years,  the  price  of 
petroleum  has  been  highly  volatile,  particularly  due  to  the  unstable  political  conditions  in  the  Middle  East  and  increasing 
international  demand  from  emerging  markets.  During  his  campaign,  President  Biden  stated  his  intent  to  reverse  U.S.  climate 
change policy and in one of his first actions after taking office, signed an executive order recommitting the United States to the 
Paris  Agreement.  New  legislation  and  regulations  designed  to  implement  this  shift  in  U.S.  climate  change  strategy,  such  as 
President Biden’s proposed ban of new oil and gas production activities on public lands and properties, could cause fuel and 
electricity prices to increase. Price increases in fuel and  electricity  costs,  such as  those  increases  that  may  occur from climate 
change  legislation  or  other  environmental  mandates,  may  continue  to  increase  cost  of  operations  and  effect  the  Company’s 
ability  to  operate  in  specific  markets.  Any  increase  in  the  costs  of  energy  would  also  increase  the  Company's  transportation 
costs.

The primary raw materials in the Company's services, software and systems solutions are steel, plastics, and electronic parts and 
components. The majority of raw materials are purchased from various local, regional and global suppliers pursuant to supply 
contracts. However, the price of these materials can fluctuate under these contracts in tandem with the pricing of raw materials. 
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productivity  improvement  and  supply  chain  optimization.  Most  supplier  agreements  include  long  term  productivity 
improvements that serve as the basis for absorbing the potential raw materials increases.

The  Company  cannot  assure  that  its  labor  costs  going  forward  will  remain  competitive  or  will  not  increase.  In  the  future,  the 
Company's  labor  agreements  may  be  amended,  or  become  amendable,  and  new  agreements  could  have  terms  with  higher 
labor costs. In addition, labor costs may increase in connection with the Company's growth. The Company may also become 
subject to collective bargaining agreements in the future in the event that non-unionized workers may unionize.

Risks Related to Competition. 

The Company faces competition in global markets that could adversely affect its sales and financial condition. All phases of 
the  Company's  business  are  highly  competitive.  Some  of  its  services  and  products  are  in  direct  competition  with  similar  or 
alternative services or products provided by its competitors. The Company encounters competition in price, delivery, service, 
performance, product innovation, product recognition and quality. In a number of international markets in each region where 
the Company operates, it faces substantial competition from local service providers that offer competing services and products. 

Local  providers  of  competing  services  and  products  may  also  have  a  substantial  advantage  in  attracting  customers  in  their 
countries due to more established branding in that country, greater knowledge with respect to the tastes and preferences of 
customers  residing  in  that  country  and/or  their  focus  on  a  single  market.  In  addition,  some  of  these  companies  may  have  a 
dominant market share in their territories and may be owned by local stakeholders. Because of the potential for consolidation in 
any  market,  the  Company's  competitors  may  become  larger,  which  could  make  them  more  efficient  and  permit  them  to  be 
more price-competitive. Increased size could also permit them to operate in wider geographic areas and enhance their abilities 
in other areas such as R&D and customer service. 

The Company expects that its competitors will continue to develop and introduce new and enhanced services and products. 
This  could  cause  a  decline  in  market  acceptance  of  the  Company's  services  and  products  or  result  in  the  loss  of  major 
customers. In addition, the Company's competitors could cause a reduction in the prices for some of its services and products 
as a result of intensified price competition. Also, the Company may be unable to effectively anticipate and react to new entrants 
in the marketplace competing with its services and products.

As  a  U.S.-based  multi-national  corporation,  the  Company  must  ensure  its  compliance  with  both  U.S.  and  foreign  regulatory 
requirements, while local competitors only need to observe applicable regional, national or local laws that may be less onerous. 
An inability to compete successfully could have an adverse effect on the Company's operating results, financial condition and 
cash flows in any given period.

Risks Related to Our Multi-National Business Operations.

Because  the  Company's  operations  are  conducted  worldwide,  they  are  affected  by  risks  of  doing  business  abroad.  The 
Company  generates  a  significant  percentage  of  revenue  from  operations  conducted  outside  the  U.S.  Revenue  from 
international operations amounted to approximately 75.0 percent in 2020, 76.8 percent in 2019, and 77.1 percent in 2018 of 
total revenue during these respective years.

Accordingly,  international  operations  are  subject  to  the  risks  of  doing  business  abroad,  including,  among  other  things,  the 
following:

•

•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•

•
•
•
•

•
•
•
•

fluctuations in currency exchange rates, particularly in EMEA (primarily the euro), Great Britain (pound sterling), Mexico 
(peso), Thailand (baht) and Brazil (real); 
transportation and supply chain delays and interruptions;
political and economic instability and disruptions, including the impact of trade agreements;
the failure of foreign governments to abide by international agreements and treaties;
restrictions on the transfer of funds and capital controls;
the imposition of duties, tariffs and other taxes;
import and export controls;
changes in governmental policies and regulatory environments;
ensuring  the  Company's  compliance  with  U.S.  laws  and  regulations  and  applicable  laws  and  regulations  in  other 
jurisdictions,  including  the  Foreign  Corrupt  Practices  Act  (FCPA),  the  U.K.  Bribery  Act,  and  applicable  laws  and 
regulations in other jurisdictions;
increasingly complex laws and regulations concerning privacy and data security, including the GDPR;
labor unrest and current and changing regulatory environments;
the uncertainty of product acceptance by different cultures;
the risks of divergent business expectations or cultural incompatibility inherent in establishing strategic alliances with 
foreign partners;
difficulties in staffing and managing multi-national operations;
limitations on the ability to enforce legal rights and remedies;
reduced protection for intellectual property rights in some countries;
potentially adverse tax consequences, including repatriation of profits; and

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•

disruptions  in  our  business,  or  the  businesses  of  our  suppliers  or  customers,  due  to  cybersecurity  incidents,  terrorist 
activity, armed conflict, war, public health concerns (including viral outbreaks, such as COVID-19), fires or other natural 
disasters.

Any of these events could have an adverse effect on the Company's international operations by reducing the demand for its 
services  and  products  or  decreasing  the  prices  at  which  it  can  sell  its  services  and  products,  thereby  adversely  affecting  its 
financial condition or operating results. The Company may not be able to continue to operate in compliance with applicable 
customs, currency exchange control regulations, transfer pricing regulations or any other laws or regulations to which it may be 
subject. In addition, these laws or regulations may be modified in the future, and the Company may not be able to operate in 
compliance with those modifications.

Significant  developments  from  recent  and  potential  changes  in  U.S.  trade  policies,  trade  policies  of  other  countries,  or  the 
issuance of sanctions forbidding or restricting trade where the Company has operations could have a material adverse effect 
on  the  Company  and  its  financial  condition  and  results  of  operations.  Tariffs,  and  other  governmental  action  relating  to 
international trade agreements or policies, the adoption and expansion of trade restrictions, the requirement for licenses or the 
occurrence of a trade war, may adversely impact demand for the Company’s products, costs, customers, suppliers and/or the 
U.S. economy or certain sectors thereof or may adversely impact the Company’s ability to select a preferred supplier and, as a 
result, adversely impact its business. 

The U.S. government may renegotiate, or potentially terminate, existing bilateral or multi-lateral trade agreements and treaties 
with foreign countries, including countries such as China. The Company manufactures a substantial amount of its products in 
China.  Additional  tariffs  may  cause  the  Company  to  increase  prices  to  its  customers,  which  may  reduce  demand,  or,  if  it  is 
unable  to  increase  prices,  result  in  lowering  its  margin  on  products  sold.  Furthermore,  the  Company’s  global  operations, 
including in China and Russia, subject it to sanctions laws in the countries where it trades and to U.S. sanctions. If additional 
sanctions are imposed this may require the Company to reduce or exit its business in a country.

It remains unclear what the U.S. or foreign governments will or will not do with respect to sanctions, tariffs, international trade 
agreements and policies on a short-term or long-term basis. The Company cannot predict future trade policy or the terms of 
any renegotiated trade agreements and their impacts on its business.

Risks Related to Our Common Shares.

Anti-takeover  provisions  could  make  it  more  difficult  for  a  third  party  to  acquire  the  Company.  Certain  provisions  of  the 
Company's  charter  documents,  including  provisions  limiting  the  ability  of  shareholders  to  raise  matters  at  a  meeting  of 
shareholders without giving advance notice, may make it more difficult for a third party to gain control of the Company's board 
of directors and may have the effect of delaying or preventing changes in the Company's control or management. This could 
have an adverse effect on the market price of the Company's common shares. Additionally, Ohio corporate law provides that 
certain  notice  and  informational  filings  and  special  shareholder  meeting  and  voting  procedures  must  be  followed  prior  to 
consummation of a proposed control share acquisition, as defined in the Ohio Revised Code (ORC). Assuming compliance with 
the prescribed notice and information filings, a proposed control share acquisition may be made only if, at a special meeting of 
shareholders, the acquisition is approved by both a majority of its voting power represented at the meeting and a majority of 
the voting power remaining after excluding the combined voting power of the interested shares, as defined in the ORC. The 
application of these provisions of the ORC also could have the effect of delaying or preventing a change of control.

The  declaration,  payment  and  amount  of  dividends  is  at  the  discretion  of  the  Company’s  board  of  directors.  Although  the 
Company has paid dividends on its common shares in the past, the declaration and payment of future dividends, as well as the 
amount thereof, are subject to declaration by the Company’s board of directors. The amount and size of any future dividends 
will depend on the Company’s results of operations, financial condition, capital levels, cash requirements, future prospects and 
other factors.

General Risks. 

The  Company's  ability  to  maintain  effective  internal  control  over  financial  reporting  may  be  insufficient  to  allow  it  to 
accurately  report  its  financial  results  or  prevent  fraud,  and  this  could  cause  its  financial  statements  to  become  materially 
misleading and adversely affect the trading price of its common shares. The Company requires effective internal control over 
financial reporting in order to provide reasonable assurance with respect to its financial reports and to effectively prevent fraud. 
Internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements because of its inherent limitations, including 
the possibility of human error, the circumvention or overriding of controls or fraud. Therefore, even effective internal controls 
can  provide  only  reasonable  assurance  with  respect  to  the  preparation  and  fair  presentation  of  financial  statements.  If  the 
Company cannot provide reasonable assurance with respect to its financial statements and effectively prevent fraud, its financial 
statements could become materially misleading, which could adversely affect the trading price of its common shares.

If  the  Company  is  not  able  to  maintain  the  adequacy  of  its  internal  control  over  financial  reporting,  including  any  failure  to 
implement  required  new  or  improved  controls,  its  business,  financial  condition  and  operating  results  could  be  harmed.  Any 
material weakness could affect investor confidence in the accuracy and completeness of its financial statements. As a result, the 
Company's  ability  to  obtain  any  additional  financing,  or  additional  financing  on  favorable  terms,  could  be  materially  and 

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adversely affected. This, in turn, could materially and adversely affect its business, financial condition and the market value of its 
securities and require it to incur additional costs to improve its internal control systems and procedures. In addition, perceptions 
of the Company among customers, lenders, investors, securities analysts and others could also be adversely affected.

An  adverse  determination  that  the  Company's  services,  products  or  manufacturing  processes  infringe  the  intellectual 
property rights of others, or its failure to enforce its intellectual property rights could have a materially adverse effect on its 
business,  operating  results  or  financial  condition.  As  is  common  in  any  high  technology  industry,  others  have  asserted  from 
time  to  time,  and  may  assert  in  the  future,  that  the  Company's  services,  products  or  manufacturing  processes  infringe  their 
intellectual property rights. A court determination that its services, products or manufacturing processes infringe the intellectual 
property rights of others could result in significant liability and/or require it to make material changes to its services, products 
and/or manufacturing processes. 

The  Company  also  seeks  to  enforce  its  intellectual  property  rights  against  infringement.  The  Company  cannot  predict  the 
outcome of actions to enforce its intellectual property rights, and, although it seeks to enforce its intellectual property rights, it 
cannot  guarantee  that  it  will  be  successful  in  doing  so.  Any  of  the  foregoing  could  have  a  materially  adverse  effect  on  the 
Company's business, operating results or financial condition.

The  Company  may  be  exposed  to  liabilities  under  the  FCPA  or  other  worldwide  anti-bribery  laws,  which  could  harm  its 
reputation  and  have  a  material  adverse  effect  on  its  business.  The  Company  is  subject  to  compliance  with  various  laws  and 
regulations, including worldwide anti-bribery laws. Anti-bribery laws generally prohibit companies, and third parties acting on 
their behalf, from engaging in bribery or making or receiving other improper payments to another person or entity, including 
government officials for the purpose of obtaining or retaining business or gaining an unfair business advantage or inducing a 
person to act improperly or rewarding them for doing so. The FCPA also requires proper record keeping and characterization of 
such payments in the Company's reports filed with the SEC.

The  Company's  employees  and  agents  are  required  to  comply  with  these  laws.  The  Company  operates  in  many  parts  of  the 
world that have experienced governmental and commercial corruption to some degree, and strict compliance with anti-bribery 
laws may conflict with local customs and practices. Non-US companies, including some that may compete with the Company, 
may  not  be  subject  to  the  FCPA  or  other  anti-bribery  laws  and  may  follow  local  customs  and  practices.  Accordingly,  such 
companies may be more likely to engage in activities prohibited by the anti-bribery laws which apply to the Company, which 
could have a significant adverse impact on the Company's ability to compete for business in such countries.

Despite the Company's commitment to legal compliance and corporate ethics, it cannot ensure that its policies and procedures 
will always protect it from intentional, reckless or negligent acts committed by its employees or agents. Violations of these laws, 
or  allegations  of  such  violations,  could  disrupt  the  Company's  business  and  result  in  financial  penalties,  debarment  from 
government  contracts  and  other  consequences  that  may  have  a  material  adverse  effect  on  its  reputation,  business,  financial 
condition or results of operations. Future changes in anti-bribery or economic sanctions laws and enforcement could also result 
in  increased  compliance  requirements  and  related  expenses  that  may  also  have  a  material  adverse  effect  on  its  business, 
financial condition or results of operations.

Economic conditions and regulatory changes leading up to and following the United Kingdom's (U.K.) exit from the EU could 
have a material adverse effect on the Company's business and results of operations. The U.K.’s exit from the EU (Brexit) and 
the  resulting  significant  change  to  the  U.K.’s  relationship  with  the  EU  and  with  countries  outside  the  EU  (and  the  laws, 
regulations  and  trade  deals  impacting  business  conducted  between  them)  could  disrupt  the  overall  economic  growth  or 
stability of the U.K. and the EU and negatively impact the Company’s European operations. The U.K. and the EU entered into a 
withdrawal agreement that set out the terms governing the U.K.’s departure, including, among other things, a transition period 
that ended on December 31, 2020, to allow for a future trade deal to be agreed upon. Although it is unknown what the terms 
of  the  U.K.’s  relationship  with  the  EU  will  be,  it  is  possible  that  Brexit  will  result  in  the  Company’s  EU  operations  becoming 
subject to materially different, and potentially conflicting, laws, regulations or tariffs, which could require costly new compliance 
initiatives  or  changes  to  legal  entity  structures  or  operating  practices,  which  could  have  a  material  adverse  effect  on  the 
Company’s business and results of operations. 

Changes in laws or regulations or the manner of their interpretation or enforcement could adversely impact the Company's 
financial  performance  and  restrict  its  ability  to  operate  its  business  or  execute  its  strategies.  New  laws  or  regulations,  or 
changes in existing laws or regulations or the manner of their interpretation or enforcement, could increase the Company's cost 
of doing business and restrict its ability to operate its business or execute its strategies. This includes, among other things, the 
possible  increase  in  U.S.  corporate  income  tax  rates,  legislation  and  regulatory  initiatives  relating  to  climate  change  and 
environmental  policy  and  other  changes  relating  to  the  Biden  Administration  transition,  compliance  costs  and  enforcement 
under applicable securities laws, including the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (Dodd-Frank Act), 
the German Securities Trading Act (Wertpapierhandelsgesetz)  and  Regulation (EU)  No.  596/2014  of  the  European Parliament 
and of the Council of April 16, 2014, as well as costs associated with complying with the Patient Protection and Affordable Care 
Act of 2010 and the regulations promulgated thereunder.

The Company’s actual operating results may differ significantly from its guidance. From time to time, the Company releases 
guidance, including any guidance that it may include in the reports that it files with the SEC regarding its future performance. 
This guidance, which consists of forward-looking statements, is prepared by its management and is qualified by, and subject to, 

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the assumptions and the other information included in this annual report on Form 10-K, as well as the factors described under 
“Management's  Discussion  and  Analysis  of  Financial  Condition  and  Results  of  Operation—Forward-Looking  Statement 
Disclosure.”  The  Company’s  guidance  is  not  prepared  with  a  view  toward  compliance  with  published  guidelines  of  the 
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, and neither its independent registered public accounting firm nor any other 
independent or outside party compiles or examines the guidance and, accordingly, no such person expresses any opinion or 
any other form of assurance with respect thereto.

Guidance is based upon a number of assumptions and estimates that, while presented with numerical specificity, are inherently 
subject  to  business,  economic  and  competitive  uncertainties  and  contingencies,  many  of  which  are  beyond  the  Company’s 
control  and  are  based  upon  specific  assumptions  with  respect  to  future  business  decisions,  some  of  which  will  change.  The 
principal reason that the Company releases such data is to provide a basis for its management to discuss its business outlook 
with analysts and investors. The Company does not accept any responsibility for any projections or reports published by any 
such persons.

Guidance  is  necessarily  speculative  in  nature,  and  it  can  be  expected  that  some  or  all  of  the  assumptions  of  the  guidance 
furnished by the Company will not materialize or will vary significantly from actual results. Accordingly, the Company’s guidance 
is  only  an  estimate  of  what  management  believes  is  realizable  as  of  the  date  of  release.  Actual  results  will  vary  from  the 
guidance. Investors should also recognize that the reliability of any forecasted financial data diminishes the farther in the future 
that the data are forecast. In light of the foregoing, investors are urged to put the guidance in context and not to place undue 
reliance on it.

ITEM 1B: UNRESOLVED STAFF COMMENTS

None. 

ITEM 2: PROPERTIES

As of December 31, 2020, the Company is operating a real estate footprint of approximately 2,100,000 square feet, realizing a 
sustainable  and  significant  reduction  from  approximately  3,200,000  square  feet  in  2018.  reducing  its  operating  real  estate 
footprint  nearly  40  percent  since  2018.  The  Company  lease's  its  corporate  office  is  located  in  North  Canton,  Ohio.  The 
Company  owns  or  leases  and  operates  selling,  service  and  administrative  properties  across  the  Americas,  EMEA  and  AP 
generally  used  by  its  three  segments,  Eurasia  Banking,  Americas  Banking  and  Retail.  The  Company  also  owns  or  leases  and 
operates  manufacturing  facilities  in  North  Canton,  Ohio,  Manaus,  Brazil  and  Paderborn,  Germany  that  are  also  utilized  by  its 
three  segments.  The  Company  continues  to  develop  key  software  delivery  hubs  in  Atlanta,  Georgia,  Katowice,  Poland,  and 
Mumbai, India.

The Company considers that its properties are generally in good condition, are well maintained, and are generally suitable and 
adequate to carry on the Company's business.

ITEM 3: LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

The information required for this Item is incorporated herein by reference to Note 19: Commitments and Contingencies—
Indirect Tax Contingencies and Note 19: Commitments and Contingencies—Legal Contingencies.

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

The common shares of the Company are listed on the New York Stock Exchange with a symbol of “DBD.” 

There were 33,062 shareholders of the Company at December 31, 2020, which includes an estimated number of shareholders 
who  had  shares  held  in  their  accounts  by  banks,  brokers,  and  trustees  for  benefit  plans  and  the  agent  for  the  dividend 
reinvestment plan.

Information concerning the Company’s share repurchases made during the fourth quarter of 2020 is as follows:

Period

Total Number of 
Shares Purchased (1)

Average Price 
Paid Per Share

Total Number of Shares 
Purchased as Part of 
Publicly Announced Plans

Maximum Number of 
Shares that May Yet Be 
Purchased Under the 
Plans (2)

October

November

December

Total

411  $ 

648  $ 

2,587  $ 

3,646  $ 

7.94 

12.08 

11.16 

10.96 

— 

— 

— 

— 

2,426,177 

2,426,177 

2,426,177 

(1) All  shares  were  surrendered  or  deemed  surrendered  to  the  Company  in  connection  with  the  Company’s  stock-based 

compensation plans.

(2) The  total  number  of  shares  repurchased  as  part  of  the  publicly  announced  share  repurchase  plan  was 13,450,722  as  of 
December 31, 2020. The plan was approved by the Board of Directors in April 1997. The Company may purchase shares 
from time to time in open market purchases or privately negotiated transactions. The Company may make all or part of the 
purchases pursuant to accelerated share repurchases or Rule 10b5-1 plans. The plan has no expiration date. The following 
table provides a summary of Board of Director approvals to repurchase the Company's outstanding common shares:

1997

2004

2005

2007

2011

2012

Total Number of Shares 
Approved for Repurchase

2,000,000 

2,000,000 

6,000,000 

2,000,000 

1,876,949 

2,000,000 

15,876,949 

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PERFORMANCE GRAPH

The graph below compares the cumulative five-year total return provided to shareholders on Diebold Nixdorf, Inc.'s common 
shares  relative  to  the  cumulative  total  returns  of  the  S&P  500  index,  the  S&P  Midcap  400  index  and  two  customized  peer 
groups,  whose  individual  companies  are  listed  in  footnotes  1  and  2  below.  An  investment  of  $100  (with  reinvestment  of  all 
dividends) is assumed to have been made in the Company's common shares, in each index and in each of the peer groups on 
December 31, 2015 and its relative performance is tracked through December 31, 2020.

The Compensation Committee of the Company's Board of Directors annually reviews and approves the selection of peer group 
companies, adjusting the group from time to time based on changes in the Company's industry and the Company’s operations, 
the current peer group and the comparability of our peer group companies.

1.

2.

There  are  thirteen  companies  included  in  the  Company's 2020  peer  group,  which  are:  Alliance  Data  Systems  Corp., 
Benchmark  Electronics  Inc.,  Broadridge  Financial  Solutions  Inc.,  Ciena  Corporation,  Euronet  Worldwide  Inc.,  Juniper 
Networks  Inc.,  Logitech  International  SA,  NCR  Corp.,  Netapp  Inc.,  Pitney  Bowes  Inc.,  Sabre  Corp.,  Sanmina  Corp., 
Unisys Corp., Western Union Co. and Zebra Technologies Corp.

The  fourteen  companies  included  in  the  Company's  2019  peer  group  are:  Alliance  Data  Systems  Corp.,  Benchmark 
Electronics Inc., Global Payments Inc., Juniper Networks Inc., Logitech International SA, Motorola Solutions Inc., NCR 
Corp.,  Netapp  Inc.,  Pitney  Bowes  Inc.,  Sabre  Corp.,  Total  Systems  Services,  Unisys  Corp.,  Western  Union  Co.  and 
Zebra Technologies Corp.

ITEM 6: SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA

Reserved.

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MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION
AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS as of DECEMBER 31, 2020 
DIEBOLD NIXDORF, INCORPORATED AND SUBSIDIARIES
(unaudited)
(in millions, except per share amounts)

ITEM 7: MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Significant Highlights

During 2020, Diebold Nixdorf:

•

•

Successfully  completed  capital  markets  transactions  that  significantly  extend  debt  maturities  and  provide  sufficient 
liquidity as the Company enters the latter stages of its DN Now transformation
Proactively managed a number of risks and impacts from the global COVID-19 pandemic, including:

◦

◦

Delivering outstanding service to customers, even in hard-hit areas around the world, and received positive 
feedback from clients, including critical infrastructure providers such as supermarkets and financial institutions, 
in how effectively it has responded to the pandemic
Prioritized the health and safety of its employees by equipping service technicians with appropriate protective 
gear, training employees on appropriate hygiene practices and social distancing guidelines

◦

◦ Was  designated  as  providing  “critical  infrastructure”  services  by  the  majority  of  U.S.  government  entities 
including the United States Department of Homeland Security, in order to promote public health and safety, 
as well as economic
Actively managed its pandemic crisis management plan, with its team of service engineers adhering to strict 
hygiene  protocols,  using  gloves  and  masks  when  and  where  appropriate  and  sanitizing  equipment  during 
servicing
Took steps to ensure that the Company’s global manufacturing and production facilities remained operational 
and continued to ship products in a timely manner

◦

• Maintained the execution pace of the DN Now transformation program and leveraged its operational rigor to further 

•

reduce costs while delivering for customers 
Extended  a  strategic  relationship  with  Accenture  to  accelerate  the  Company’s  digital  transformation  and  cloud 
migration activities
Increased net promoter scores from Banking customers for the third consecutive year 

•
• Made significant progress with certifications and new orders for next-generation DN Series™ ATMs including 4 of the 

top 10 banks in the United States

◦

◦

◦

Expanded its existing partnership with Citibank for additional DN Series ATMs, a full Vynamic™ software suite 
and  maintenance  services  across  15  countries,  which  will  help  standardize  the  customer  experience  while 
reducing complexity, cost and security risk 
Signed contracts to deliver 1,800 DN Series ATMs to one of the largest banks in Saudi Arabia, and 500 ATMs 
to  a  new,  growth-oriented  customer  in  Egypt.  Both  financial  institutions  also  purchased  Vynamic  security, 
monitoring and marketing software. 
Secured two new DN Series contracts in the Netherlands valued at approximately $11 

• Won new orders with several major financial institutions around the world for ATMs with advanced capabilities such as 

cash recycling, automated deposits and cardless transactions

◦

Continued  to  lead  the  Americas  region  in  deposit  automation  technology  with  a  $13  contract  for  cash 
recycling ATMs and related services at one of the largest financial institutions in Latin America

◦ Won a new contract to install 1,000 cash recycling modules equipped with the AllConnect Data Engine with 

◦

the largest private bank in Brazil
Procured a new contract for more than 500 cash recyclers, monitoring software and a three-year maintenance 
services for three years with one of the largest banks in South Africa

• Growing  faster  than  the  retail  SCO  industry  as  shipments  increased  by  approximately  90%  in  2020.  New  orders 

included
◦

◦

◦

◦

A milestone, new SCO deal in the fourth quarter with the owner of the world's second-largest SCO fleet as 
the exclusive supplier of SCO solutions across approximately 6,800 European grocery stores, extending the 
Company's prior relationship in POS solutions
A three-year contract with A.S. Watson, the world’s largest international health and beauty retailer with over 
15,700 stores across 25 markets, to support its digital transformation strategy with POS and SCO systems – 
including managed services
A series of contracts totaling $19 with one of the largest supermarkets in Germany and a new $7 contract with 
a U.S.-based discount chain for SCO and cash management solutions 
A new $7 contract with a large grocery store to deploy SCO solutions in Poland

•

Secured a number of Services contracts, which generate recurring revenue

◦

◦

◦

A  new,  five-year  Managed  Services  contract  with  Delhaize,  the  second  largest  food  retailer  in  Belgium,  for 
monitoring, help-desk and incident follow-up
A comprehensive product, Vynamic software and multi-year AllConnect Services contract with Italian retailer 
Iper Montebello, part of Finiper Group, to enhance the checkout experience at more than 200 supermarkets 
in Italy
A new multi-vendor maintenance contract for approximately 8,000 ATMs in Italy

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MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION
AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS as of DECEMBER 31, 2020 
DIEBOLD NIXDORF, INCORPORATED AND SUBSIDIARIES
(unaudited)
(in millions, except per share amounts)

◦
◦

◦

A new service contract for 4,000 units with a complete product and software refresh in Thailand
A  new,  four-year  services  contract  for  ATM  monitoring  and  support  desk  services  covering  approximately 
2,400 ATMs in North America 
New,  multi-year  contracts  with  BP  to  extend  the  Company's  managed  service  agreement  for  fuel  and 
convenience stores in the United States, nine European nations, Australia and South Africa

•

Secured a new customer with a large French fashion company to modernize its POS experience with all-in-one Beetle 
POS devices and maintenance services at more than 500 stores in France and the Benelux countries

OVERVIEW

Management’s  discussion  and  analysis  should  be  read  in  conjunction  with  the  consolidated  financial  statements  and 
accompanying notes that appear elsewhere in this annual report on Form 10-K. For additional information regarding general 
information regarding the Company, its business, strategy, competitors and operations, refer to Item 1 of this annual report on 
Form 10-K.

Business Drivers

The business drivers of the Company's future performance include, but are not limited to:

•

•
•
•
•
•
•
•

Demand  for  services  on  distributed  IT  assets  such  as  ATMs,  POS  and  SCO,  including  managed  services  and 
professional services
Timing of system upgrades and/or replacement cycles for ATMs, POS and SCO
Demand for software products and professional services
Demand for security products and services for the financial, retail and commercial sectors
Demand for innovative technology in connection with the Company's Connected Commerce strategy
Integration of sales force, business processes, procurement, and internal IT systems
Execution and risk management associated with DN Now transformational activities
Realization  of  cost  reductions,  which  leverage  the  Company's  global  scale,  reduce  overlap  and  improve  operating 
efficiencies

The following discussion should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and the accompanying notes 
that appear elsewhere in this annual report on Form 10-K.

COVID-19 Response

The  Company  continues  to  deliver  high  service  levels  to  customers,  even  in  hard-hit  areas  around  the  world,  and  received 
positive feedback from customers, including critical infrastructure providers, such as supermarkets and financial institutions, as 
to  how  effectively  it  has  responded  to  the  pandemic.  The  Company  has  taken  steps  to  ensure  its  global  manufacturing  and 
production  facilities  remain  operational  and  continue  to  ship  products  in  a  timely  manner.  In  addition,  the  Company  is 
maintaining the execution pace of the DN Now transformation program and is leveraging its operational rigor to further reduce 
costs, manage net working capital and reduce risks. The Company has taken multiple measures to protect its employees, and it 
continues  to  evolve  those  measures  based  on  input  from  various  health  authorities.  The  Company  continues  to  focus  on  the 
stability  of  its  suppliers  and  supply  chain  to  prepare  for  any  potential  challenges  stemming  from  additional  government 
responses to the pandemic.

The Company has been designated as providing “critical infrastructure” services by the majority of government entities around 
the world, including the United States Department of Homeland Security in order to promote public health and safety, as well 
as economic and national security during the COVID-19 pandemic. These designations recognize the vital role Diebold Nixdorf 
plays in allowing consumers to reliably and safely access financial services and essential retailers across more than 60 countries.

The  Company  continues  to  carefully  manage  its  overall  liquidity  and  net  working  capital  by  leveraging  governance 
improvements from 2019. In response to the pandemic, the Company fully borrowed its revolving credit facility during March of 
2020, consistent with the practices of many large companies. This action was done out of an abundance of caution to ensure 
the Company had adequate financial flexibility during what was expected to be a more challenging near-term environment. As 
business conditions improved, the Company repaid a portion of the revolving credit facility borrowings as part of a $1.1 billion 
debt refinancing completed in July 2020, as discussed below in "—Liquidity and Capital Resources—Financing Activities". We 
believe this action provides us with ample time and liquidity to complete its DN Now transformation and begin to pragmatically 
pursue growth opportunities.

Although business conditions for us, our customers and suppliers improved during the third quarter of 2020 relative to the first 
half of the year, of course there is some measure of uncertainty surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic and the impacts it may 

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MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION
AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS as of DECEMBER 31, 2020 
DIEBOLD NIXDORF, INCORPORATED AND SUBSIDIARIES
(unaudited)
(in millions, except per share amounts)

have on our business and the businesses of our customers and suppliers. The possible resurgence of COVID-19 infection rates 
and government actions in response thereto could disrupt our operations and our supply chain and materially adversely affect 
our  business.  Because  the  situation  continues  to  evolve,  we  cannot  reasonably  estimate  the  ultimate  impact  to  our  business, 
results  of  operations,  cash  flows  and  financial  position  that  the  COVID-19  pandemic  may  have,  but  such  impact  could  be 
material.

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

2020 comparison with 2019 

Net Sales

The following table represents information regarding our net sales for the years ended December 31:

2020

2019

% Change

% Change in 
CC (1)

% of Total Net Sales for the 
Year Ended

2020

2019

Segments

Eurasia Banking

Services

Products

Total Eurasia Banking

Americas Banking

Services

Products

Total Americas Banking

Retail

Services

Products

Total Retail

Total net sales

$ 

$ 

$ 

$ 

$ 

$ 

$ 

819.0  $ 

612.1 

993.6 

656.2 

1,431.1  $ 

1,649.8 

962.9  $ 

1,002.5 

456.5 

601.6 

1,419.4  $ 

1,604.1 

582.6  $ 

469.2 

612.0 

542.8 

1,051.8  $ 

1,154.8 

 (17.6) 

 (6.7) 

 (13.3) 

 (4.0) 

 (24.1) 

 (11.5) 

 (4.8) 

 (13.6) 

 (8.9) 

 (17.9) 

 (7.6) 

 (13.8) 

 (1.8) 

 (19.7) 

 (8.4) 

 (5.5) 

 (13.8) 

 (9.4) 

 21.0 

 15.6 

 36.6 

 24.7 

 11.7 

 36.4 

 14.9 

 12.1 

 27.0 

 22.5 

 14.9 

 37.4 

 22.7 

 13.7 

 36.4 

 13.9 

 12.3 

 26.2 

3,902.3  $ 

4,408.7 

 (11.5) 

 (10.7) 

 100.0 

 100.0 

(1) The Company calculates constant currency (CC) by translating the prior-year period results at the current year exchange rate.

Net sales decreased $506.4 or 11.5 percent, including a net unfavorable currency impact of $38.8 primarily related to the euro 
and Brazil real, resulting in a constant currency decrease of $467.6.

Segments

•

•

•

Eurasia Banking net sales decreased $218.7, including a net favorable currency impact of $9.8 related primarily to the 
euro and divestitures of $109.0. Excluding the impact of currency and the impact of divestitures, net sales decreased 
$119.5 driven by unplanned reductions in installation activity, including delays resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic, 
non-recurring prior-year refresh projects as well as the Company's initiative to reduce lower margin services business.

Americas Banking net sales decreased $184.7, including a net unfavorable currency impact of $54.5 primarily related 
to the Brazilian real. Excluding currency, net sales decreased $130.2 mostly from large non-recurring product refresh 
projects  in  Canada,  Mexico  and  U.S.  national  accounts  as  well  as  the  Company's  initiative  to  reduce  lower  margin 
services business. This decrease was partially offset by increased activity in U.S. regional banks and software growth.

Retail  net  sales  decreased  $103.0,  including  a  net  favorable  currency  impact  of  $5.9  mostly  related  to  the  euro. 
Excluding  currency,  net  sales  decreased  $109.0  primarily  from  prior-year  non-recurring  POS  roll-outs,  unfavorable 
revenue  impacts  due  to  unplanned  reductions  in  installation  activity  and  delays  resulting  from  the  COVID-19 
pandemic.

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MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION
AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS as of DECEMBER 31, 2020 
DIEBOLD NIXDORF, INCORPORATED AND SUBSIDIARIES
(unaudited)
(in millions, except per share amounts)

Gross Profit

The following table represents information regarding our gross profit for the years ended December 31:

Gross profit - services

Gross profit - products

Total gross profit

Gross margin - services

Gross margin - products

Total gross margin

2020

2019

$ Change

% Change

$ 

$ 

698.2 

$ 

686.9 

$ 

336.8 

380.2 

1,035.0 

$ 

1,067.1 

$ 

11.3 

(43.4) 

(32.1) 

1.6

(11.4)

(3.0)

 29.5 %

 21.9 %

 26.5 %

 26.3 %

 21.1 %

 24.2 %

Services  gross  margin  increased  3.2  percent,  including  higher  non-routine  charges  of  $8.7  consisting  primarily  of  charges 
related to a loss-making contract related to a discontinued offering, spare parts inventory provision, and incremental payments 
to essential service technicians for their contributions during the COVID-19 pandemic, partially offset by subsidies received for 
certain wages related to the COVID-19 pandemic and a 2019 non-recurring inventory valuation charge. Restructuring charges 
increased $6.1. Excluding the impact of non-routine and restructuring expense, services gross margin increased 3.9 percent due 
in  part  to  sustainable  savings  brought  about  by  the  Company’s  service  modernization  plan  as  well  as  exiting  low  margin 
maintenance contracts, and efficiency improvements from Software Excellence initiatives across all three segments. Interim cost 
measures taken to mitigate impacts of revenue delays due to the COVID-19 pandemic also contributed to the increased service 
gross margin.

Product gross margin increased 0.8 percent, including higher non-routine charges of $0.9, which primarily consisted of a $4.6 
charge  for  certain  benefits  related  to  a  previously  divested  business  and  $4.3  charge  for  a  contract  provision.  Restructuring 
charges  increased  $6.5.  Excluding  the  impact  of  non-routine  and  restructuring  expense,  product  gross  margin  increased  1.4 
percent due primarily to a favorable solution and geography mix in the Americas and Eurasia Banking segments, interim cost 
measures,  as  well  as  lower  Americas  Banking  and  Retail  amortization  of  certain  capitalized  software  that  was  impaired  in 
December 2019.

Operating Expenses

The following table represents information regarding our operating expenses for the years ended December 31:

2020

2019

$ Change

% Change

Selling and administrative expense

$ 

858.6  $ 

908.8  $ 

Research, development and engineering expense

Impairment of assets

Loss (gain) on sale of assets, net

Total operating expenses

133.4 

7.5 

11.5 

147.1 

30.2 

7.6 

$ 

1,011.0  $ 

1,093.7  $ 

(50.2) 

(13.7) 

(22.7) 

3.9 

(82.7) 

(5.5)

(9.3)

(75.2)

51.3

(7.6)

Selling and administrative expense decreased $50.2, or $79.0 excluding a $1.2 favorable currency impact, $14.4 of incremental 
non-routine  expense,  and  $15.5  of  incremental  restructuring  expense.  Excluding  currency  and  the  impact  of  non-routine  and 
restructuring expense, lower selling and administrative expense was due primarily to the Company's planned DN Now actions, 
including lower costs resulting from finance transformation.

Non-routine expense in selling and administrative expenses were $188.4 and $174.0 in 2020 and 2019, respectively. The higher 
non-routine expense is related to increased DN Now transformation expense, partially offset by lower legal and deal expenses 
and lower amortization of purchase accounting adjustments. Restructuring expense related to the Company's DN Now actions 
in selling and administrative expenses were $52.9 and $37.4 in 2020 and 2019, respectively.

Research, development and engineering expense decreased $13.7. Excluding higher restructuring expense of $3.4, research, 
development and engineering expense decreased primarily from interim cost measures, lower product development cost and 
software cost management actions.

The Company recorded impairment charges of $7.5 in 2020 primarily related to assets from non-core businesses transferred to 
assets  held  for  sale  and  certain  assets  from  the  Company's  headquarters  which  will  not  be  transferred  to  the  new  facility.  In 

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MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION
AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS as of DECEMBER 31, 2020 
DIEBOLD NIXDORF, INCORPORATED AND SUBSIDIARIES
(unaudited)
(in millions, except per share amounts)

2019,  the  Company  recorded  $30.2  of  impairment  charges  primarily  related  to  capitalized  software  development  and  assets 
from a non-core business transferred to assets held for sale.

In  2020,  the  Company  recorded  a  net  loss  on  sale  of  assets  of  $11.5,  primarily  related  to  the  divestitures  of  certain  of  the 
Company's operations in China, Brazil and Denmark, partially offset by a gain on sale of assets related primarily to the sale of 
Portavis  GmbH,  a  retail  business  in  Italy,  and  the  Company's  headquarters  building.  The  net  loss  on  sales  of  assets  in  2019 
included  the  divestiture  of  the  Venezuela  business  and  losses  from  the  divestitures  and  liquidation  of  non-core  businesses  in 
Eurasia, which were partially offset by the gain from the Kony transaction. 

Operating Profit (Loss)

The following table represents information regarding our operating profit (loss) for the years ended December 31:

Operating profit (loss)

Operating margin

2020

2019

$ Change

% Change

$ 

24.0 

$ 

(26.6) 

$ 

50.6 

 190.2 

 0.6 %

 (0.6) %

Operating profit increased compared to the prior year primarily due to savings from DN Now initiatives, which improved gross 
margin  and  lowered  selling  and  administrative  expense  despite  lower  revenues.  Also  contributing  to  the  improvement  in 
operating profit were decreased research, development and engineering expenses.

Other Income (Expense)

The following table represents information regarding our other income (expense) for the years ended December 31:

Interest income

Interest expense

Foreign exchange loss, net

Miscellaneous, net

Other income (expense)

2020

2019

$ Change

% Change

$ 

6.8  $ 

(292.7)   

(14.4)   

6.8 

9.3  $ 

(202.9)   

(5.1)   

(3.6)   

$ 

(293.5)  $ 

(202.3)  $ 

(2.5) 

(89.8) 

(9.3) 

10.4 

(91.2) 

(26.9)

(44.3)

(182.4)

288.9

(45.1)

Interest income decreased $2.5 mostly from lower interest rates and market returns. Interest expense increased $89.8 primarily 
due to the payment of a make-whole premium and write-off of deferred debt issuance costs as a result of the repayment of a 
portion of the amounts outstanding under the Credit Agreement, partially offset by the pay down of debt and reduced interest 
rates.  Foreign  exchange  loss,  net,  increased  $9.3  and  was  unfavorably  impacted  by  transactions  related  to  international 
operations.  Miscellaneous,  net  includes  a  gain  of  $7.2  from  the  close  and  surrender  of  company-owned  life  insurance  (COLI) 
plans. 

Net Loss

The following table represents information regarding our income (loss), net of tax, for the years ended December 31:

Net loss 

Percent of net sales

Effective tax rate (benefit) 

2020

2019

$ Change

% Change

$ 

(267.8) 

$ 

(344.6) 

$ 

76.8 

 22.3 

 (6.9) %

 0.4 %

 (7.8) %

 (51.0) %

Net loss decreased primarily due to the reasons described above and by the reduction in income tax expense.

The effective tax rate for 2020 was 0.4 percent. Tax expense items contributing to the difference from the U.S. federal income 
tax rate included U.S. tax on foreign income, valuation allowances related to certain foreign and U.S. tax attributes for which 
realization does not meet the more likely than not criteria, non-deductible expenses and the tax effects of terminating certain 
company-owned life insurance policies. These items were partially offset by tax credits, benefits related to settling certain open 
tax years in Germany and the U.S., changes to uncertain tax position accruals and benefit related to regulations issued in 2020 
related to US tax reform.

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MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION
AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS as of DECEMBER 31, 2020 
DIEBOLD NIXDORF, INCORPORATED AND SUBSIDIARIES
(unaudited)
(in millions, except per share amounts)

The  US  Tax  Cuts  and  Jobs  Act  (the  “Tax  Act”)  was  enacted  on  December  22,  2017.  The  Tax  Act  reduced  the  U.S.  federal 
corporate income tax rate from 35 percent to 21%, required companies to pay a one-time transition tax on earnings for certain 
foreign  subsidiaries  and  created  new  taxes  on  certain  foreign  sourced  earnings.  The  Company  accounted  for  the  estimated 
impacts of the Tax Act in the year of enactment and finalized its accounting, as required under SAB 118, during 2018. During 
2020,  further  regulation  was  issued  in  connection  with  certain  provisions  of  the  Tax  Act  related  to  taxes  on  foreign  sourced 
earnings, with retroactive effect to 2018 and 2019. The Company calculated and recorded a benefit related to these regulatory 
changes of $9.1 and will amend its 2018 and 2019 returns accordingly.

The effective tax rate on the loss for 2019 was (51.0) percent and was primarily due to the U.S. taxed foreign income, including 
global intangible low-taxed income (GILTI), valuation allowances recorded on certain foreign and state jurisdictions, U.S. foreign 
tax credits that management concluded do not meet the more likely than not criteria for realization and the tax effects related 
to the Barbados structure collapse. The Company’s collapse of its Barbados structure to meet the covenant requirements under 
the Credit Agreement resulted in a net tax expense of $46.3 inclusive of the offsetting valuation allowance release relating to 
the Company’s nondeductible interest expense that was carried forward from December 31, 2018. 

Segment Operating Profit Summary 

The following tables represent information regarding the Company's operating profit by reporting segment:

Eurasia Banking:

Net sales

Segment operating profit

Segment operating profit margin

2020

2019

$ Change

% Change

$ 

$ 

1,431.1 

177.8 

$ 

$ 

1,649.8 

169.3 

$ 

$ 

(218.7) 

8.5 

 (13.3) 

 5.0 

 12.4 %

 10.3 %

Segment operating profit increased $8.5 compared to the prior year, due primarily to lower operating expense resulting from 
the execution of DN Now initiatives. 

Segment operating profit margin increased 2.1 percent mostly from lower operating expense as noted above.

Americas Banking:

Net sales

Segment operating profit

Segment operating profit margin

2020

2019

$ Change

% Change

$ 

$ 

1,419.4 

191.0 

$ 

$ 

1,604.1 

119.7 

$ 

$ 

(184.7) 

71.3 

 (11.5) 

 59.6 

 13.5 %

 7.5 %

Segment  operating  profit  increased  $71.3  due  primarily  to  the  Company's  DN  Now  initiatives,  which  include  Services 
Modernization and Software Excellence, as well as a favorable product mix in the U.S. 

Segment  operating  profit  margin  increased 6.0  percent  primarily  as  a  result  of  higher  products  and  services  gross  margin,  in 
addition to lower costs resulting from the execution of DN Now initiatives and lower bonus expense.

Retail:

Net sales

Segment operating profit

Segment operating profit margin

$ 

$ 

2020

1,051.8 

77.6 

 7.4 %

$ 

$ 

2019

1,154.8 

58.3 

 5.0 %

$ Change

% Change

$ 

$ 

(103.0) 

19.3 

 (8.9) 

 33.1 

Segment operating profit increased $19.3 due primarily to higher gross margin mostly from the Company's DN Now initiatives 
which  include  Software  Excellence  and  Services  Modernization,  as  well  as  a  favorable  services  solution  and  country  mix  in 
EMEA, and lower bonus and software cost.

Segment  operating  profit  margin  increased 2.4  percent  primarily  from  higher  gross  margin  on  favorable  mix  as  well  as  lower 
operating expenses resulting from the Company's DN Now initiatives.

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MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION
AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS as of DECEMBER 31, 2020 
DIEBOLD NIXDORF, INCORPORATED AND SUBSIDIARIES
(unaudited)
(in millions, except per share amounts)

2019 comparison with 2018 

Net Sales

The following table represents information regarding our net sales for the years ended December 31:

2019

2018

% Change

% Change in 
CC (1)

% of Total Net Sales for the 
Year Ended

2019

2018

Segments

Eurasia Banking

Services

Products

Total Eurasia Banking

Americas Banking

Services

Products

Total Americas Banking

Retail

Services

Products

Total Retail

Total net sales

$ 

$ 

$ 

$ 

$ 

$ 

$ 

993.6  $ 

1,111.8 

656.2 

688.4 

1,649.8  $ 

1,800.2 

1,002.5  $ 

1,025.8 

601.6 

489.9 

1,604.1  $ 

1,515.7 

612.0  $ 

542.8 

651.9 

610.8 

1,154.8  $ 

1,262.7 

 (10.6) 

 (4.7) 

 (8.4) 

 (2.3) 

 22.8 

 5.8 

 (6.1) 

 (11.1) 

 (8.5) 

 (5.1) 

 0.5 

 (4.1) 

 (1.9) 

 23.1 

 6.7 

 (2.1) 

 (6.5) 

 (4.0) 

 22.5 

 14.9 

 37.4 

 22.7 

 13.7 

 36.4 

 13.9 

 12.3 

 26.2 

 24.3 

 15.0 

 39.3 

 22.4 

 10.7 

 33.1 

 14.2 

 13.4 

 27.6 

4,408.7  $ 

4,578.6 

 (3.7) 

 (0.4) 

 100.0 

 100.0 

(1) The Company calculates constant currency by translating the prior-year period results at the current year exchange rate.

Net sales decreased $169.9 or 3.7 percent, including a net unfavorable currency impact of $151.0 primarily related to the euro 
and Brazil real.

The following results include the impact of foreign currency and purchase accounting adjustments:

Segments

•

•

•

Eurasia Banking net sales decreased $150.4, including a net unfavorable currency impact of $79.3 related primarily to 
the  euro  and  divestitures  of  $30.4.  Excluding  currency  and  the  impact  of  divestitures,  net  sales  decreased  $40.7 
primarily due to declining low-margin services solutions, including a low margin maintenance contract roll-off in India, 
combined with the fewer product roll outs in various countries and under-performance of a non-core business, partially 
offset  by  higher  product  volume  in  Germany,  the  Middle  East  and  South  Africa  related  to  unit  replacements  from 
Windows 10 upgrades.

Americas Banking net sales increased $88.4, including a net unfavorable currency impact of $12.3 primarily related to 
the Brazil real. Excluding currency and a small divestiture, net sales increased $105.6 driven primarily by product and 
installation sales in Canada, Brazil, Mexico and the U.S. regional customers related to unit replacements from Windows 
10 upgrades, in addition to increased software license volume in the U.S. Partially offsetting these increases, services 
revenue declined from lower maintenance contract volume and billed work activity in the U.S.

Retail net sales decreased $107.9, including a net unfavorable currency impact of $59.4 mostly related to the euro and 
divestitures of $18.5. Excluding currency and the impact of divestitures, net sales decreased $30.0 primarily from lower 
POS  installations  and  reduced  low-margin  non-core  business,  partially  offset  by  incremental  SCO  volume  and  new 
service contracts in the U.K.

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MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION
AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS as of DECEMBER 31, 2020 
DIEBOLD NIXDORF, INCORPORATED AND SUBSIDIARIES
(unaudited)
(in millions, except per share amounts)

Gross Profit

The following table represents information regarding our gross profit for the years ended December 31:

Gross profit - services

Gross profit - products

Total gross profit

Gross margin - services

Gross margin - products

Total gross margin

2019

2018

$ Change

% Change

$ 

$ 

686.9 

$ 

632.5 

$ 

380.2 

266.3 

1,067.1 

$ 

898.8 

$ 

54.4 

113.9 

168.3 

8.6

42.8

18.7

 26.3 %

 21.1 %

 24.2 %

 22.7 %

 14.9 %

 19.6 %

Services gross margin increased 3.6 percent and was favorably impacted by lower restructuring charges of $9.8 and lower non-
routine  charges  of  $13.8.  Excluding  restructuring  and  non-routine  charges,  services  gross  margin  increased  2.9  percent  as 
services  margin  increased  in  the  Eurasia  banking  segment  related  to  the  favorable  impact  of  the  services  modernization 
initiatives and favorable mix of higher margin installation activity. The prior year was unfavorably impacted by one-time banking 
services cost in Brazil.

Product gross margin increased 6.2 percent and was favorably impacted by lower restructuring charges of $9.1 and lower non-
routine  charges  of  $51.2,  primarily  related  to  lower  purchase  accounting  amortization  and  inventory  charges.  Excluding  the 
impact of restructuring and non-routine charges, products gross margin increased 2.8 percent. Increased margin was primarily 
due to improved mix and higher volume from Canada, Brazil and U.S. regional customers as well as higher margin Windows 10 
upgrades in certain areas of Europe. These improvements are aligned with the Company's focus on higher margin product mix 
throughout the geographies as well as improved supply chain management and lower expedited freight costs in the Americas.

Operating Expenses

The following table represents information regarding our operating expenses for the years ended December 31:

2019

2018

$ Change

% Change

Selling and administrative expense

$ 

908.8  $ 

893.5  $ 

Research, development and engineering expense

Impairment of assets

(Gain) loss on sale of assets, net

Total operating expenses

N/M = Not Meaningful

147.1 

30.2 

7.6 

157.4 

180.2 

(6.7)   

$ 

1,093.7  $ 

1,224.4  $ 

15.3 

(10.3) 

(150.0) 

14.3 

(130.7) 

1.7

(6.5)

(83.2)

N/M

(10.7)

Selling and administrative expense increased $15.3. Excluding incremental restructuring of $4.0, increased non-routine charges 
of $20.6 and a favorable currency impact of $20.3, selling and administrative expense increased $11.0 primarily attributable to 
an  increase  in  annual  incentive  plan  cost  and  an  unfavorable  impact  of  the  mark-to-market  adjustment  of  the  legacy  Wincor 
Nixdorf stock option program partially offset by the cost reduction initiatives tied to the DN Now program.

Non-routine  cost  in  selling  and  administrative  expenses  were  $174.1  and  $153.5  in  2019  and  2018,  respectively.  The 
components of the non-routine expenses consisted of increased DN Now transformation expense, a one-time non-cash item in 
Brazil and $5.6 from the German real estate tax incurred related to the squeeze out. These increases were partially offset by 
lower  integration  expense  and  purchase  accounting  adjustments.  Selling  and  administrative  expense  included  restructuring 
charges of $37.4 and $33.4 in 2019 and 2018, respectively, primarily due to the workforce alignment actions under the DN Now 
plan.

Research, development and engineering expense in 2019 decreased $10.3 including a net favorable currency impact of $5.5. 
Excluding  the  impact  of  currency,  research,  development  and  engineering  expense  decreased  $4.8  due  primarily  to  lower 
headcount  tied  to  the  Company’s  DN  Now  restructuring  program  and  prior  year  investment  in  the  DN  Series  product  line, 
partially offset by increased software development cost.

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MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION
AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS as of DECEMBER 31, 2020 
DIEBOLD NIXDORF, INCORPORATED AND SUBSIDIARIES
(unaudited)
(in millions, except per share amounts)

The  Company  recorded  impairment  charges  of  $30.2  in  2019  related  primarily  related  to  capitalized  software  in  addition  to 
assets from a non-core business transferred to assets held for sale. A goodwill impairment charge of $180.2 was recorded in the 
second and third quarters of 2018.

The loss on sales of assets, net in 2019 included the divestiture of the Venezuela business and losses from the divestiture and 
liquidation of non-core businesses in Eurasia offset by a gain on sale of assets related to the Kony transaction. The gain on sale 
of  assets,  net  in  2018  was  primarily  related  to  a  gain  on  sale  of  buildings  in  North  America,  the  liquidation  of  the  Barbados 
operating entity, a gain related to a sale of a maintenance contract in Brazil and a China investment.

Operating Loss

The following table represents information regarding our operating profit (loss) for the years ended December 31:

Operating profit (loss)

Operating margin

N/M = Not Meaningful

2019

2018

$ Change

% Change

$ 

(26.6) 

$ 

(325.6) 

$ 

299.0 

(91.8)

 (0.6) %

 (7.1) %

The operating loss decreased compared to the prior year primarily due to product and services gross margin improvements as 
well as higher impairment charges in 2018, partially offset by higher selling and administrative costs and loss on sale of assets.

Other Income (Expense)

The following table represents information regarding our other income (expense) for the years ended December 31:

Interest income

Interest expense

Foreign exchange loss, net

Miscellaneous, net

Other income (expense)

N/M = Not Meaningful

2019

2018

$ Change

 % Change

$ 

9.3  $ 

8.7  $ 

(202.9)   

(154.9)   

(5.1)   

(3.6)   

(2.5)   

(4.0)   

$ 

(202.3)  $ 

(152.7)  $ 

0.6 

(48.0) 

(2.6) 

0.4 

(49.6) 

6.9

31.0

N/M

(10.0)

32.5

Interest expense increased $48.0 due to an additional $650.0 Term Loan A-1 Facility debt with higher incremental interest rates 
and related fee amortization. Foreign exchange loss, net, increased $2.6 and was unfavorably impacted by transactions related 
to  Eurasia  in  addition  to  incremental  loss  associated  with  the  collapse  of  the  Barbados  financing  structure  related  to  the 
Acquisition.

Net Loss

The following table represents information regarding our income (loss), net of tax, for the years ended December 31:

Net loss 

Percent of net sales

Effective tax rate (benefit)

N/M = Not Meaningful

2019

2018

$ Change

% Change

$ 

(344.6) 

$ 

(528.7) 

$ 

184.1 

(34.8)

 (7.8) %

 (51.0) %

 (11.5) %

 (7.8) %

The loss before taxes and net loss increased primarily due to the reasons described above. Net loss was also impacted by the 
change in the income tax expense.

The  effective  tax  rate  for  2019  was  (51.0)  percent  and  was  primarily  due  to  the  U.S.  taxed  foreign  income,  including  global 
intangible  low-taxed  income  (GILTI),  valuation  allowances  recorded  on  certain  foreign  and  state  jurisdictions,  U.S.  foreign  tax 
credits that management concluded do not meet the more likely than not criteria for realization and the tax effects related to 
the Barbados structure collapse. The Company’s collapse of its Barbados structure to meet the covenant requirements under its 
credit agreement resulted in a net tax expense of $46.3 inclusive of the offsetting valuation allowance release relating to the 
Company’s nondeductible interest expense that was carried forward from December 31, 2018. 

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MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION
AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS as of DECEMBER 31, 2020 
DIEBOLD NIXDORF, INCORPORATED AND SUBSIDIARIES
(unaudited)
(in millions, except per share amounts)

The  effective  tax  rate  on  the  loss  for  2018  was  (7.8)  percent  on  the  overall  loss  from  operations  and  was  primarily  due  to  a 
goodwill impairment charge, the impact of the Tax Act, valuation allowances on interest expense carryforward attributes and 
certain foreign and state credits. 2018 tax expense reflects the reduction of the U.S. federal corporate income tax rate from 35 
to  21  percent,  refinement  of  the  impacts  of  the  TCJA  estimated  under  SAB  118,  goodwill  impairment  charge,  which  for  tax 
purposes is primarily nondeductible and the business interest deduction limitation. In addition, the overall effective tax rate is 
impacted  by  the  jurisdictional  income  (loss)  and  varying  respective  statutory  rates  which  is  reflected  in  the  foreign  tax  rate 
differential caption of the rate reconciliation.

Segment Operating Profit Summary 

The  following  tables  represent  information  regarding  our  revenue  and  operating  profit  by  reporting  segment  for  the  years 
ended December 31:

Eurasia Banking:

Net sales

Segment operating profit

Segment operating profit margin

2019

2018

$ Change

% Change

$ 

$ 

1,649.8 

169.3 

$ 

$ 

1,800.2 

150.1 

$ 

$ 

(150.4) 

19.2 

 (8.4) 

 12.8 

 10.3 %

 8.3 %

Segment  operating  profit  increased $19.2,  compared  to  the  prior  year,  including  a  net  unfavorable  currency  impact  of  $10.4 
due in part to higher gross margins on services and products. The increase in services margin was primarily attributable to the 
services  modernization  program  which  benefited  numerous  countries  in  Europe  and  Asia  in  addition  to  a  favorable  solutions 
mix, while products margin also increased from DN Now initiatives as well as favorable country and product mix. Additionally, 
segment operating profit benefited from lower operating expenses tied to DN Now initiatives, restructuring programs and the 
phase out of non-profitable service contracts.

Segment  operating  profit  margin  increased  2.0  percent  despite  lower  net  sales,  as  a  result  of  higher  services  and  products 
gross margin and lower operating expense primarily attributable to DN Now initiatives.

Americas Banking:

Net sales

Segment operating profit

Segment operating profit margin

2019

$ 

$ 

1,604.1 

119.7 

$ 

$ 

 7.5 %

2018

1,515.7 

17.2 

 1.1 %

$ Change

% Change

$ 

$ 

88.4 

102.5 

 5.8 

 595.9 

Segment  operating  profit  increased  $102.5  mostly  from  increased  DN  Now  initiatives  favorably  impacting  both  cost  of  sales 
and operating expense. Gross profit was favorably impacted by large product refresh projects in Canada and favorable mix in 
the  U.S.,  Brazil  and  Latin  America.  Additionally,  the  Company  made  improvements  to  supply  chain  management  resulting  in 
lower expedited freight costs. Segment operating profit in 2018 was unfavorably impacted by one-time banking services cost in 
Brazil.

Segment operating profit margin increased 6.4 percent primarily as a result of higher product gross margin, in addition to lower 
cost related to the DN Now initiatives.

Retail:

Net sales

Segment operating profit

Segment operating profit margin

$ 

$ 

2019

1,154.8 

58.3 

 5.0 %

$ 

$ 

2018

1,262.7 

47.1 

 3.7 %

$ Change

% Change

$ 

$ 

(107.9) 

11.2 

 (8.5) 

 23.8 

Segment  operating  profit  increased  $11.2  compared  to  the  prior  year  including  a  net  unfavorable  currency  impact  of  $3.0. 
Excluding  the  impact  of  currency,  segment  operating  profit  increased  $14.2  primarily  from  lower  services  cost  and  operating 
expenses tied to DN Now initiatives as well as a favorable service mix related to maintenance and support activities in Europe.

Segment  operating  profit  margin  increased  1.3  percent  in  2019  primarily  from  lower  costs  and  expenses  tied  to  DN  Now 
initiatives as well as a favorable service mix.

Refer to Note 20: Segment and Net Sales Information for further details of segment revenue and operating profit.

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MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION
AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS as of DECEMBER 31, 2020 
DIEBOLD NIXDORF, INCORPORATED AND SUBSIDIARIES
(unaudited)
(in millions, except per share amounts)

LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

Capital resources are obtained from income retained in the business, borrowings under the Company’s senior notes, committed 
and  uncommitted  credit  facilities  and  operating  and  capital  leasing  arrangements.  Management  expects  that  the  Company’s 
capital  resources  will  be  sufficient  to  finance  planned  working  capital  needs,  R&D  activities,  investments  in  facilities  or 
equipment,  required  pension  contributions,  and  any  repurchases  of  the  Company’s  common  shares  for  at  least  the  next 
12 months. The Company had no restricted cash at December 31, 2020 and $3.6 of restricted cash at December 31, 2019. The 
Company  has  made  acquisitions  in  the  past  and  may  make  acquisitions  in  the  future.  Part  of  the  Company's  strategy  is  to 
optimize  the  business  portfolio  through  divestitures  and  complementary  acquisitions.  The  Company  intends  to  finance  any 
future  acquisitions  with  cash  and  short-term  investments,  cash  provided  from  operations,  borrowings  under  available  credit 
facilities, proceeds from debt or equity offerings and/or the issuance of common shares. Subject to certain limitations in its debt 
agreements, as market conditions warrant, the Company may from time to time repay, repurchase or otherwise refinance loans 
that it has borrowed or debt securities that it has issued, including with funds borrowed under existing or new credit facilities or 
proceeds from the issuance of new securities.

The Company's total cash and cash availability as of December 31, 2020 and 2019 was as follows:

Cash and cash equivalents (excluding restricted cash)

Additional cash availability from:

Uncommitted lines of credit

Revolving credit facility

Short-term investments

 Total cash and cash availability

2020

2019

$ 

324.5  $ 

277.3 

41.1 

283.1 

37.2 

$ 

685.9  $ 

36.7 

387.3 

10.0 

711.3 

The  following  table  summarizes  the  results,  excluding  the  impact  of  cash  in  businesses  held  for  sale,  of  our  consolidated 
statement of cash flows for the years ended December 31:

Net cash flow provided (used) by

Operating activities 

Investing activities 

Financing activities 

2020

2019

2018

$ 

18.0  $ 

135.8  $ 

(104.1) 

(82.6)   

16.9 

(3.2)   

(6.8)   

(215.5)   

(1.1)   

34.4 

10.9 

(18.7) 

(77.5) 

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash  

Net decrease in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash

$ 

(50.9)  $ 

(87.6)  $ 

Operating  Activities.  Cash  flows  from  operating  activities  can  fluctuate  significantly  from  period  to  period  as  working  capital 
needs and the timing of payments for income taxes, restructuring activities, pension funding and other items impact reported 
cash flows. Net cash provided by operating activities was $18.0 for the year ended December 31, 2020, compared to $135.8 
net cash provided by operating activities for the year ended December 31, 2019. 

•

•

•

Cash  flows  from  operating  activities  during  the  year  ended  December  31,  2020  compared  to  the  year  ended 
December 31, 2019 were impacted by a $76.8 decrease in net loss. Refer to "Results of Operations" discussed above 
for further discussion of the Company's net loss.

The net aggregate of inventories and accounts payable was a reduction in operating cash flow of $4.2 during the year 
ended December 31, 2020, compared to an increase in operating cash flow of $71.8 during the year ended December 
31, 2019. The $76.0 change is primarily a result of increased finished goods due to pandemic-related revenue delays 
until the first quarter of 2021 in Eurasia Banking and Retail.

The net aggregate of trade receivables and deferred revenue was an increase in operating cash flow of $0.5 during the 
year  ended  December  31,  2020,  compared  to  an  increase  in  operating  cash  flow  of  $56.6  in  the  year  ended 
December  31,  2019.  The  $56.1  net  change  is  primarily  due  to  increased  days  sales  outstanding  as  a  result  of  the 
impact  from  the  COVID-19  pandemic  impact  and  improvement  in  2019  collections  as  a  result  of  the  Company's 
working capital improvement initiatives. 

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MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION
AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS as of DECEMBER 31, 2020 
DIEBOLD NIXDORF, INCORPORATED AND SUBSIDIARIES
(unaudited)
(in millions, except per share amounts)

•

The  net  aggregate  of  income  taxes  and  deferred  income  taxes  was  a  reduction  in  operating  cash  flow  of  $50.2  of 
during the year ended December 31, 2020, compared to an increase in operating cash flow of $55.1 during the year 
ended December 31, 2019. Refer to Note 4: Income Taxes for additional discussion on income taxes.

The most significant changes in adjustments to net income include decreases in the non-recurring effects from impairment and 
lower  non-routine  inventory  charges.  The  impairment  of  assets  non-cash  adjustment  decreased  to $7.5  in  2020  compared  to 
$30.2  in  2019,  primarily  due  to  an  impairment  of  capitalized  software  development  in  the  prior  year.  There  was  also  lower 
share-based compensation expense due to fewer granted awards. 

Investing Activities. Net cash used by investing activities was $82.6 for the year ended December 31, 2020 compared to net 
cash used by investing activities of $6.8 for the year ended December 31, 2019. The $75.8 unfavorable change was primarily 
impacted by a $66.9 decrease in proceeds from divestitures, net of cash divested. Additionally, the maturities and purchases of 
investments primarily relate to short-term investment activity, which resulted in a $46.2 decrease in net cash proceeds due to an 
increase  in  investments  purchases  and  a  decrease  in  the  maturities  of  investments.  The  Company  also  reduced  its  capital 
expenditures and capitalized software development due to temporary decreases in activity caused by the pandemic.

The  Company  anticipates  total  capital  expenditures,  capitalized  software  development  and  cloud-based  software 
implementation  costs  of  approximately  $85  in  2021  to  be  utilized  for  improvements  to  the  Company's  product  line  and 
investments  in  its  infrastructure.  Currently,  the  Company  finances  these  investments  primarily  with  funds  provided  by  income 
retained  in  the  business,  borrowings  under  the  Company's  committed  and  uncommitted  credit  facilities,  and  operating  and 
capital leasing arrangements. 

Financing Activities. Net cash provided by financing activities was $16.9 for the year ended December 31, 2020 compared to 
net cash used by financing activities of $215.5 for the year ended 2019, a change of $232.4. The change was primarily a result 
of the Company issuing new debt and paying down certain existing debt obligations and related fees, along with drawing down 
on its Revolving Facility. The cumulative effect of these activities resulted in the extension of the Company's debt maturities. 
Refer to Note 11: Debt for details of the Company's cash flows related to debt borrowings and repayments.

On July 20, 2020, the Company issued approximately $1,100.0 aggregate principal amount of senior secured notes consisting 
of  $700  aggregate  principal  amount  of  Diebold  Nixdorf,  Incorporated’s  9.375%  Senior  Secured  Notes  due  2025  and  €350.0 
aggregate principal amount of 9.000% Senior Secured Notes due 2025 issued by its wholly-owned subsidiary, Diebold Nixdorf, 
Dutch  Holding  B.V.  (collectively,  the  2025  Senior  Secured  Notes)  in  private  offerings  exempt  from  registration  under  the 
Securities Act of 1933 (the Securities Act). The net proceeds from the offerings, along with cash on hand, was used to repay a 
portion  of  the  amounts  outstanding  under  the  Credit  Agreement,  including  all  amounts  outstanding  under  the  Term  Loan  A 
Facility  and  Term  Loan  A-1  Facility  and  $193.8  of  revolving  credit  loans,  including  all  of  the  revolving  credit  loans  due  in 
December 2020, as well as all related fees and expenses. On July 20, 2020, the Company also amended the Credit Agreement 
to, among other things, extend the maturity of $330.0 of its revolving credit commitments and revolving credit loans from April 
30, 2022 to July 20, 2023 (and, effective as of July 20, 2020, the Company terminated its other revolving credit commitments 
under the Revolving Facility other than approximately $39.0 of revolving credit commitments that still mature April 30, 2022). 
The Company’s current capital structure includes no significant maturities until 2023.

Refer  to  Note  11:  Debt  for  additional  information  regarding  the  Company's  debt  obligations.  The  Company  paid  cash  for 
interest related to its debt of $138.1 and $189.7 for the years ended December 31, 2020 and 2019, respectively. As defined by 
the Company's credit agreement, the ratio of net debt to trailing 12 months adjusted EBITDA was 4.1 times as of December 31, 
2020. As of December 31, 2020, the Company was in compliance with the financial and other covenants in its debt agreements.

Refer to Note 17: Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities for additional information regarding the Company's hedging 
and derivative instruments.

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MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION
AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS as of DECEMBER 31, 2020 
DIEBOLD NIXDORF, INCORPORATED AND SUBSIDIARIES
(unaudited)
(in millions, except per share amounts)

Contractual Obligations. The following table summarizes the Company’s approximate obligations and commitments to make 
future payments under contractual obligations as of December 31, 2020: 

Total

Less than 1 
year

1-3 years

3-5 years

More than 5 
years

Payment due by period

Short-term uncommitted lines of credit (1)

$ 

0.2  $ 

0.2  $ 

—  $ 

—  $ 

Long-term debt
Interest on debt (2)

Minimum lease obligations

Purchase commitments

Total

2,401.0 

731.7 

189.3 

— 

10.5 

161.2 

69.7 

— 

859.5 

323.6 

69.3 

— 

1,531.0 

246.9 

28.8 

— 

$ 

3,322.2  $ 

241.6  $ 

1,252.4  $ 

1,806.7  $ 

— 

— 

— 

21.5 

— 

21.5 

(1)

(2)

The  amount  available  under  the  short-term  uncommitted  lines  at  December  31,  2020  was  $41.1.  Refer  to  Note  11:  Debt  for  additional 
information.
Amounts  represent  estimated  contractual  interest  payments  on  outstanding  long-term  debt  and  notes  payable.  Rates  in  effect  as  of 
December 31, 2020 are used for variable rate debt.

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements. The Company enters into various arrangements not recognized in the consolidated balance 
sheets that have or could have an effect on its financial condition, results of operations, liquidity, capital expenditures or capital 
resources.  The  principal  off-balance  sheet  arrangements  that  the  Company  enters  into  are  guarantees  and  sales  of  finance 
receivables.  The  Company  provides  its  global  operations  guarantees  and  standby  letters  of  credit  through  various  financial 
institutions to suppliers, customers, regulatory agencies and insurance providers. If the Company is not able to comply with its 
contractual  obligations,  the  suppliers,  regulatory  agencies  and  insurance  providers  may  draw  on  the  pertinent  bank.  The 
Company has sold finance receivables to financial institutions while continuing to service the receivables. The Company records 
these  sales  by  removing  finance  receivables  from  the  consolidated  balance  sheets  and  recording  gains  and  losses  in  the 
consolidated statement of operations (refer to Note 7: Investments). 

Supplemental Guarantor Financial Information. Diebold Nixdorf, Incorporated initially issued its 8.5% Senior Notes due 2024 
(the  2024  Senior  Notes)  in  an  offering  exempt  from  the  registration  requirements  of  the  Securities  Act,  which  were  later 
exchanged  in  an  exchange  offer  registered  under  the  Securities  Act.  The  2024  Senior  Notes  are  and  will  be  guaranteed  by 
certain of Diebold Nixdorf, Incorporated's existing and future subsidiaries which are listed on Exhibit 22.1 to this Annual Report 
on Form 10-K. The following presents the consolidating financial information separately for Diebold Nixdorf, Incorporated (the 
Parent  Company),  the  issuer  of  the  guaranteed  obligations,  and  the  guarantor  subsidiaries,  as  specified  in  the  indenture 
governing the Company's obligations under the 2024 Senior Notes, on a combined basis.

Each guarantor subsidiary is 100 percent owned by the Parent Company at the date of each balance sheet presented. The 2024 
Senior Notes are fully and unconditionally guaranteed on a joint and several basis by each guarantor subsidiary. The guarantees 
of  the  guarantor  subsidiaries  are  subject  to  release  in  limited  circumstances  only  upon  the  occurrence  of  certain  conditions. 
Each  entity  in  the  consolidating  financial  information  follows  the  same  accounting  policies  as  described  in  the  consolidated 
financial  statements,  except  for  the  use  by  the  Parent  Company  and  the  guarantor  subsidiaries  of  the  equity  method  of 
accounting to reflect ownership interests in subsidiaries which are eliminated upon consolidation.

The  following  tables  present  summarized  financial  information  for  the  Parent  Company  and  the  guarantor  subsidiaries  on  a 
combined basis after elimination of (i) intercompany transactions and balances among the Parent Company and the guarantor 
subsidiaries and (ii) equity in earnings from and investments in any non-guarantor subsidiary.

Total current assets

Total non-current assets

Total current liabilities

Total non-current liabilities

Summarized Balance Sheets

December 31, 2020

December 31, 2019

$ 

$ 

$ 

$ 

449.9 

1,504.6 

1,252.5 

2,084.3 

$ 

$ 

$ 

$ 

919.3 

1,994.7 

1,127.3 

2,310.4 

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MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION
AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS as of DECEMBER 31, 2020 
DIEBOLD NIXDORF, INCORPORATED AND SUBSIDIARIES
(unaudited)
(in millions, except per share amounts)

Net sales

Cost of sales

Selling and administrative expense

Research, development and engineering expense

Impairment of assets

Loss (gain) on sale of assets, net

Interest income

Interest expense

Foreign exchange (loss) gain, net

Miscellaneous, net

Loss from continuing operations before taxes

Net (loss) income

Net (loss) income attributable to Diebold Nixdorf, Incorporated

Summarized Statements of Operations

Year Ended

December 31, 2020

December 31, 2019

$ 

1,097.4 

$ 

784.3 

446.4 

38.1 

2.5 

(0.5) 

1.1 

(267.8) 

(9.5) 

156.9 

(292.7) 

$ 

(269.1) 

(269.1) 

$ 

$ 

$ 

$ 

$ 

1,206.6 

963.0 

355.3 

40.1 

5.1 

(6.1) 

2.1 

(190.1) 

0.9 

94.0 

(243.9) 

(341.3) 

(341.3) 

As of December 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019, the Parent Company and the guarantor subsidiaries on a combined basis 
had the following balances with non-guarantor subsidiaries:

Total current assets

Total non-current assets

CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES AND ESTIMATES

Summarized Balance Sheets

December 31, 2020

December 31, 2019

$ 

$ 

211.5 

867.5 

$ 

$ 

590.4 

743.2 

Management’s  discussion  and  analysis  of  the  Company’s  financial  condition  and  results  of  operations  are  based  upon  the 
Company’s  consolidated  financial  statements.  The  consolidated  financial  statements  of  the  Company  are  prepared  in 
conformity  with  generally  accepted  accounting  principles  in  the  United  States  (U.S.  GAAP).  The  preparation  of  the 
accompanying  consolidated  financial  statements  in  conformity  with  U.S.  GAAP  requires  management  to  make  estimates  and 
assumptions about future events. These estimates and the underlying assumptions affect the amounts of assets and liabilities 
reported, disclosures about contingent assets and liabilities and reported amounts of revenues and expenses. Such estimates 
include  revenue  recognition,  the  valuation  of  trade  and  financing  receivables,  inventories,  goodwill,  intangible  assets,  other 
long-lived assets, legal contingencies, guarantee obligations, and assumptions used in the calculation of income taxes, pension 
and  post-retirement  benefits  and  customer  incentives,  among  others.  These  estimates  and  assumptions  are  based  on 
management’s best estimates and judgment. Management evaluates its estimates and assumptions on an ongoing basis using 
historical experience and other factors. Management monitors the economic conditions and other factors and will adjust such 
estimates and assumptions when facts and circumstances dictate. As future events and their effects cannot be determined with 
precision, actual results could differ significantly from these estimates.

The  Company’s  significant  accounting  policies  are  described  in  Note  1:  Summary  of  Significant  Accounting  Policies  to  the 
consolidated financial statements, which is contained in Item 8 of this annual report on Form 10-K. Management believes that, 
of  its  significant  accounting  policies,  its  policies  concerning  revenue  recognition,  allowances  for  credit  losses,  inventory 
reserves, goodwill, long-lived assets, taxes on income, contingencies and pensions and post-retirement benefits are the most 
critical because they are affected significantly by judgments, assumptions and estimates. Additional information regarding these 
policies is included below.

Revenue  Recognition.  Revenue  is  measured  based  on  consideration  specified  in  a  contract  with  a  customer  and  excludes 
amounts collected on behalf of third parties. The amount of consideration can vary depending on discounts, rebates, refunds, 

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MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION
AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS as of DECEMBER 31, 2020 
DIEBOLD NIXDORF, INCORPORATED AND SUBSIDIARIES
(unaudited)
(in millions, except per share amounts)

credits, price concessions, incentives, performance bonuses, penalties, or other similar items contained in the contract with the 
customer of which generally these variable consideration components represents minimal amount of net sales. The Company 
recognizes revenue when it satisfies a performance obligation by transferring control over a product or service to a customer. 

The  Company's  payment  terms  vary  depending  on  the  individual  contracts  and  are  generally  fixed  fee.  The  Company 
recognizes  advance  payments  and  billings  in  excess  of  revenue  recognized  as  deferred  revenue.  In  certain  contracts  where 
services  are  provided  prior  to  billing,  the  Company  recognizes  a  contract  asset  within  trade  receivables  and  other  current 
assets.

Taxes  assessed  by  a  governmental  authority  that  are  both  imposed  on  and  concurrent  with  a  specific  revenue-producing 
transaction and that are collected by the Company from a customer are excluded from revenue.

The Company recognizes shipping and handling fees billed when products are shipped or delivered to a customer and includes 
such  amounts  in  net  sales.  Although  infrequent,  shipping  and  handling  associated  with  outbound  freight  after  control  over  a 
product  has  transferred  to  a  customer  is  not  a  separate  performance  obligation,  rather  is  accounted  for  as  a  fulfillment  cost. 
Third-party freight payments are recorded in cost of sales.

The Company includes a warranty in connection with certain contracts with customers, which are not considered to be separate 
performance obligations. The Company provides its customers a manufacturer’s warranty and records, at the time of the sale, a 
corresponding estimated liability for potential warranty costs. For additional information on product warranty refer to Note 9: 
Guarantees and Product Warranties. The Company also has extended warranty and service contracts available for its customers, 
which are recognized as separate performance obligations. Revenue is recognized on these contracts ratably as the Company 
has a stand-ready obligation to provide services when or as needed by the customer. This input method is the most accurate 
assessment of progress toward completion the Company can apply.

Product  revenue  is  recognized  at  the  point  in  time  that  the  customer  obtains  control  of  the  product,  which  could  be  upon 
delivery  or  upon  completion  of  installation  services,  depending  on  contract  terms.  The  Company’s  software  licenses  are 
functional in nature (the IP has significant stand-alone functionality); as such, the revenue recognition of distinct software license 
sales is at the point in time that the customer obtains control of the rights granted by the license. 

Professional services integrate the commercial solution with the customer's existing infrastructure and helps define the optimal 
user experience, improve business processes, refine existing staffing models and deploy technology to meet branch and store 
automation  objectives.  Revenue  from  professional  services  are  recognized  over  time,  because  the  customer  simultaneously 
receives  and  consumes  the  benefits  of  the  Company’s  performance  as  the  services  are  performed  or  when  the  Company’s 
performance creates an asset with no alternative use and the Company has an enforceable right to payment for performance 
completed to date. Generally revenue will be recognized using an input measure, typically costs incurred. The typical contract 
length for service is generally one year and is billed and paid in advance except for installations, among others.

Services may be sold separately or in bundled packages. For bundled packages, the Company accounts for individual services 
separately if they are distinct. A distinct service is separately identifiable from other items in the bundled package if a customer 
can benefit from it on its own or with other resources that are readily available to the customer. The consideration (including 
any  discounts)  is  allocated  between  separate  services  or  distinct  obligations  in  a  bundle  based  on  their  stand-alone  selling 
prices. The stand-alone selling prices are determined based on the prices at which the Company separately sells the products 
or  services.  For  items  that  are  not  sold  separately,  the  Company  estimates  stand-alone  selling  prices  using  the  cost  plus 
expected margin approach. Revenue on service contracts is recognized ratably over time, generally using an input measure, as 
the customer simultaneously receives and consumes the benefits of the Company’s performance as the services are performed. 
In some circumstances, when global service supply chain services are not included in a term contract and rather billed as they 
occur, revenue on these billed work services are recognized at a point in time as transfer of control occurs.

The following is a description of principal solutions offered within the Company's two main customer segments that generate 
the Company's revenue. 

Banking

Products.  Products  for  banking  customers  consist  of  cash  recyclers  and  dispensers,  intelligent  deposit  terminals,  teller 
automation tools and kiosk technologies, as well as physical security solutions. The Company provides its banking customers 
front-end  applications  for  consumer  connection  points  and  back-end  platforms  that  manage  channel  transactions,  operations 
and integration and facilitate omnichannel transactions, endpoint monitoring, remote asset management, customer marketing, 
merchandise  management  and  analytics.  These  offerings  include  highly  configurable,  API  enabled  software  that  automates 
legacy banking transactions across channels. 

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MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION
AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS as of DECEMBER 31, 2020 
DIEBOLD NIXDORF, INCORPORATED AND SUBSIDIARIES
(unaudited)
(in millions, except per share amounts)

Services. The Company provides its banking customers product-related services which include proactive monitoring and rapid 
resolution  of  incidents  through  remote  service  capabilities  or  an  on-site  visit.  First  and  second  line  maintenance,  preventive 
maintenance  and  on-demand  services  keep  the  distributed  assets  of  the  Company's  customers  up  and  running  through  a 
standardized incident management process. Managed services and outsourcing consists of the end-to-end business processes, 
solution  management,  upgrades  and  transaction  processing.  The  Company  also  provides  a  full  array  of  cash  management 
services,  which  optimizes  the  availability  and  cost  of  physical  currency  across  the  enterprise  through  efficient  forecasting, 
inventory and replenishment processes.

Retail

Products.  The  retail  product  portfolio  includes  modular,  integrated  and  mobile  POS  and  SCO  terminals  that  meet  evolving 
automation  and  omnichannel  requirements  of  consumers.  Supplementing  the  POS  system  is  a  broad  range  of  peripherals, 
including printers, scales and mobile scanners, as well as the cash management portfolio which offers a wide range of banknote 
and coin processing systems. Also in the portfolio, the Company provides SCO terminals and ordering kiosks which facilitate an 
efficient and user-friendly purchasing experience. The Company’s hybrid product line can alternate from an attended operator 
to self-checkout with the press of a button as traffic conditions warrant throughout the business day.

The  Company's  platform  software  is  installed  within  retail  data  centers  to  facilitate  omnichannel  transactions,  endpoint 
monitoring, remote asset management, customer marketing, merchandise management and analytics.

Services.  The  Company  provides  its  retail  customers  product-related  services  which  include  on-demand  services  and 
professional  services.  Diebold  Nixdorf  AllConnect  Services  for  retailers  include  maintenance  and  availability  services  to 
continuously  improve  retail  self-service  fleet  availability  and  performance.  These  include:  total  implementation  services  to 
support both current and new store concepts; managed mobility services to centralize asset management and ensure effective, 
tailored  mobile  capability;  monitoring  and  advanced  analytics  providing  operational  insights  to  support  new  growth 
opportunities; and store life-cycle management to proactively monitors store IT endpoints and enable improved management 
of internal and external suppliers and delivery organizations.

Inventory Reserves. At each reporting period, the Company identifies and writes down its excess and obsolete inventories to 
net realizable value based on usage forecasts, order volume and inventory aging. With the development of new products, the 
Company also rationalizes its product offerings and will write-down discontinued product to the lower of cost or net realizable 
value. 

Goodwill.  Goodwill  is  the  cost  in  excess  of  the  net  assets  of  acquired  businesses  (refer  to  Note  8:  Goodwill  and  Intangible 
Assets to the consolidated financial statements). The Company tests all existing goodwill at least annually as of October 31 for 
impairment  on  a  reporting  unit  basis.  The  fair  value  of  the  reporting  units  is  determined  based  upon  a  combination  of  the 
income and market approaches, which are standard valuation methodologies. The income approach uses discounted estimated 
future  cash  flows,  whereas  the  market  approach  or  guideline  public  company  method  utilizes  market  data  of  similar  publicly 
traded companies. The fair value of the reporting unit is defined as the price that would be received in a sale of the net assets 
in an orderly transaction between market participants at the assessment date. The Company compares the fair value of each 
reporting  unit  with  its  carrying  value  and  would  recognize  an  impairment  charge  if  the  amount  carrying  amount  exceeds  the 
reporting unit’s fair value. 

The techniques used in the Company's annual assessment incorporate a number of assumptions that the Company believes to 
be reasonable and to reflect market conditions at the assessment date. Assumptions in estimating future cash flows are subject 
to a high degree of judgment. The Company makes all efforts to forecast future cash flows as accurately as possible with the 
information  available  at  the  time  the  forecast  is  made.  To  this  end,  the  Company  evaluates  the  appropriateness  of  its 
assumptions as well as its overall forecasts by comparing projected results of upcoming years with actual results of preceding 
years  and  validating  that  differences  therein  are  reasonable.  Key  assumptions,  which  typically  are  Level  3  inputs,  include 
discount rates, terminal growth rates, market multiple data from selected guideline public companies, management's internal 
forecasts  which  include  numerous  assumptions  such  as  projected  net  sales,  gross  profit,  sales  mix,  operating  and  capital 
expenditures, among others. A number of benchmarks from independent industry and other economic publications were also 
used.  Changes  in  assumptions  and  estimates  after  the  assessment  date  may  lead  to  an  outcome  where  impairment  charges 
would be required in future periods. Specifically, actual results may vary from the Company’s forecasts and such variations may 
be  material  and  unfavorable,  thereby  triggering  the  need  for  future  impairment  tests  where  the  conclusions  may  differ  in 
reflection of prevailing market conditions.

The Company tests for interim impairment between annual tests if an event occurs or circumstances change that would more 
likely than not reduce the carrying value of a reporting unit below its reported amount. In evaluating whether it is more likely 
than  not  the  fair  value  of  a  reporting  unit  is  less  than  its  carrying  amount,  the  Company  considers  the  following  events  and 
circumstances, among others, if applicable: (a) macroeconomic conditions such as general economic conditions, limitations on 

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MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION
AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS as of DECEMBER 31, 2020 
DIEBOLD NIXDORF, INCORPORATED AND SUBSIDIARIES
(unaudited)
(in millions, except per share amounts)

accessing  capital  or  other  developments  in  equity  and  credit  markets;  (b)  industry  and  market  considerations  such  as 
competition, multiples or metrics and changes in the market for the Company's products and services or regulatory and political 
environments; (c) cost factors such as raw materials, labor or other costs; (d) overall financial performance such as cash flows, 
actual  and  planned  revenue  and  earnings  compared  with  actual  and  projected  results  of  relevant  prior  periods;  (e)  other 
relevant  events  such  as  changes  in  key  personnel,  strategy  or  customers;  (f)  changes  in  the  composition  of  a  reporting  unit's 
assets or expected sales of all or a portion of a reporting unit; and (g) any sustained decrease in share price. If the Company's 
qualitative assessment indicates that it is more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying value, 
a  quantitative  impairment  test  is  used  to  identify  potential  goodwill  impairment  and  measure  the  amount  of  any  impairment 
loss to be recognized. 

Taxes on Income. Deferred taxes are provided on an asset and liability method, whereby deferred tax assets are recognized for 
deductible  temporary  differences,  operating  loss  carry-forwards  and  tax  credits.  Deferred  tax  liabilities  are  recognized  for 
taxable temporary differences and undistributed earnings in certain jurisdictions. Deferred tax assets are reduced by a valuation 
allowance when, based upon the available evidence, it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred tax assets 
will not be realized. Determination of a valuation allowance involves estimates regarding the timing and amount of the reversal 
of taxable temporary differences, expected future taxable income and the impact of tax planning strategies. Deferred tax assets 
and liabilities are adjusted for the effects of changes in tax laws and rates on the date of enactment.

The  Company  operates  in  numerous  taxing  jurisdictions  and  is  subject  to  examination  by  various  federal,  state  and  foreign 
jurisdictions  for  various  tax  periods.  Additionally,  the  Company  has  retained  tax  liabilities  and  the  rights  to  tax  refunds  in 
connection with various acquisitions and divestitures of businesses. The Company’s income tax positions are based on research 
and interpretations of the income tax laws and rulings in each of the jurisdictions in which the Company does business. Due to 
the subjectivity of interpretations of laws and rulings in each jurisdiction, the differences and interplay in tax laws between those 
jurisdictions, as well as the inherent uncertainty in estimating the final resolution of complex tax audit matters, the Company’s 
estimates of income tax liabilities may differ from actual payments or assessments.

The Company assesses its position with regard to tax exposures and records liabilities for these uncertain tax positions and any 
related interest and penalties, when the tax benefit is not more likely than not realizable. The Company has recorded an accrual 
that  reflects  the  recognition  and  measurement  process  for  the  financial  statement  recognition  and  measurement  of  a  tax 
position  taken  or  expected  to  be  taken  on  a  tax  return.  Additional  future  income  tax  expense  or  benefit  may  be  recognized 
once the positions are effectively settled.

At the end of each interim reporting period, the Company estimates the effective tax rate expected to apply to the full fiscal 
year. The estimated effective tax rate contemplates the expected jurisdiction where income is earned, as well as tax planning 
alternatives. Current and projected growth in income in higher tax jurisdictions may result in an increasing effective tax rate over 
time.  If  the  actual  results  differ  from  estimates,  the  Company  may  adjust  the  effective  tax  rate  in  the  interim  period  if  such 
determination is made.

Contingencies.  Liabilities  for  loss  contingencies  arising  from  claims,  assessments,  litigation,  fines,  and  penalties  and  other 
sources are recorded when it is probable that a liability has been incurred and the amount can be reasonably estimated. Legal 
costs incurred in connection with loss contingencies are expensed as incurred. There is no liability recorded for matters in which 
the liability is not probable and reasonably estimable. Attorneys in the Company's legal department monitor and manage all 
claims  filed  against  the  Company  and  review  all  pending  investigations.  Generally,  the  estimate  of  probable  loss  related  to 
these matters is developed in consultation with internal and outside legal counsel representing the Company. These estimates 
are based upon an analysis of potential results, assuming a combination of litigation and settlement strategies. The Company 
attempts  to  resolve  these  matters  through  settlements,  mediation  and  arbitration  proceedings  when  possible.  If  the  actual 
settlement  costs,  final  judgments,  or  fines,  after  appeals,  differ  from  the  estimates,  the  future  results  may  be  materially 
impacted. Adjustments to the initial estimates are recorded when a change in the estimate is identified. 

Pensions and Other Post-retirement Benefits. Annual net periodic expense and benefit liabilities under the Company’s defined 
benefit plans are determined on an actuarial basis. Assumptions used in the actuarial calculations have a significant impact on 
plan  obligations  and  expense.  The  Company  periodically  reviews  the  actual  experience  compared  with  the  more  significant 
assumptions  used  and  make  adjustments  to  the  assumptions,  if  warranted.  The  discount  rate  is  determined  by  analyzing  the 
average  return  of  high-quality  (i.e.,  AA-rated),  fixed-income  investments  and  the  year-over-year  comparison  of  certain  widely 
used benchmark indices as of the measurement date. The expected long-term rate of return on plan assets is determined using 
the plans’ current asset allocation and their expected long term rates of return. The rate of compensation increase assumptions 
reflects  the  Company’s  long-term  actual  experience  and  future  and  near-term  outlook.  Pension  benefits  are  funded  through 
deposits with trustees. Other post-retirement benefits are not funded and the Company’s policy is to pay these benefits as they 
become due.

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MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION
AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS as of DECEMBER 31, 2020 
DIEBOLD NIXDORF, INCORPORATED AND SUBSIDIARIES
(unaudited)
(in millions, except per share amounts)

The following table represents assumed healthcare cost trend rates at December 31:

Healthcare cost trend rate assumed for next year

Rate to which the cost trend rate is assumed to decline (the ultimate trend rate)

Year that rate reaches ultimate trend rate

2020

2019

 6.3 %

 5.0 %

2025

 6.5 %

 5.5 %

2025

Assumed  healthcare  cost  trend  rates  have  a  significant  effect  on  the  amounts  reported  for  the  healthcare  plans.  A  one-
percentage-point change in assumed healthcare cost trend rates would have the following effects:

Effect on other post-retirement benefit obligation

$ 

2.8  $ 

(2.2) 

One-Percentage-Point 
Increase

One-Percentage-Point 
Decrease

RECENTLY ISSUED ACCOUNTING GUIDANCE

Refer to Note 1: Summary of Significant Accounting Policies to the consolidated financial statements for information on recently 
issued accounting guidance.

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MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION
AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS as of DECEMBER 31, 2020 
DIEBOLD NIXDORF, INCORPORATED AND SUBSIDIARIES
(unaudited)
(in millions, except per share amounts)

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENT DISCLOSURE

In  this  annual  report  on  Form  10-K,  statements  that  are  not  reported  financial  results  or  other  historical  information  are 
“forward-looking statements.” Forward-looking statements give current expectations or forecasts of future events and are not 
guarantees of future performance. These forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding the 
Company's  expected  future  performance  (including  expected  results  of  operations  and  financial  guidance)  future  financial 
condition,  operating  results,  strategy  and  plans.  Forward-looking  statements  may  be  identified  by  the  use  of  the  words 
“anticipates,”  “expects,”  “intends,”  “plans,”  “will,”  “believes,”  “estimates,”  “potential,”  “target,”  “predict,”  “project,” 
“seek,” and variations thereof or similar expressions. These statements are used to identify forward-looking statements. These 
forward-looking statements reflect the current views of the Company with respect to future events and involve significant risks 
and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially. 

Although  the  Company  believes  that  these  forward-looking  statements  are  based  upon  reasonable  assumptions  regarding, 
among  other  things,  the  economy,  its  knowledge  of  its  business,  and  key  performance  indicators  that  impact  the  Company, 
these forward-looking statements involve risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause actual results to differ materially 
from those expressed in or implied by the forward-looking statements. 

Readers  are  cautioned  not  to  place  undue  reliance  on  these  forward-looking  statements,  which  speak  only  as  of  the  date 
hereof.  Some  of  the  risks,  uncertainties  and  other  factors  that  could  cause  actual  results  to  differ  materially  from  those 
expressed in or implied by the forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to:

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the ultimate impact of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic;
the  Company's  ability  to  continue  to  achieve  benefits  from  its  strategic  initiatives,  such  as  DN  Now  and  its  digitally 
enabled hardware, services and software strategy;
the success of the Company’s new products, including its DN Series line and EASY family of retail checkout solutions;
the impact of a cybersecurity breach or operational failure on the Company's business;
the Company's ability to generate sufficient cash to service its debt or to comply with the covenants contained in the 
agreements governing its debt;
the Company’s ability to attract, retain and motivate key employees;
the Company’s reliance on suppliers, subcontractors and availability of raw materials and other components;  
changes  in  the  Company's  intention  to  further  repatriate  cash  and  cash  equivalents  and  short-term  investments 
residing in international tax jurisdictions, which could negatively impact foreign and domestic taxes;
the Company's success in divesting, reorganizing or exiting non-core and/or non-accretive businesses and its ability to 
successfully manage acquisitions, divestitures, and alliances; 
the  Company's  success  in  divesting,  reorganizing  or  exiting  non-core  and/or  non-the  outcome  of  the  appraisal 
proceedings initiated in connection with the implementation of the DPLTA with the former Diebold Nixdorf AG and 
the merger/squeeze-out;
the impact of market and economic conditions, including the proliferation of cash and any deterioration or disruption 
in the financial and service markets, including the bankruptcies, restructurings or consolidations of financial institutions, 
which could reduce our customer base and/or adversely affect our customers' ability to make capital expenditures, as 
well as adversely impact the availability and cost of credit;
competitive pressures, including pricing pressures and technological developments;
changes in political, economic or other factors such as currency exchange rates, inflation rates (including the impact of 
possible currency devaluations in countries experiencing high inflation rates), recessionary or expansive trends, taxes 
and regulations and laws affecting the worldwide business in each of the Company's operations;
the Company's ability to maintain effective internal controls;
unanticipated litigation, claims or assessments, as well as the outcome/impact of any current/pending litigation, claims 
or assessments; and
the effect of changes in law and regulations or the manner of enforcement in in the U.S. and internationally and the 
Company’s ability to comply with government regulations. 

Except to the extent required by applicable law or regulation, the Company undertakes no obligation to update these forward-
looking statements to reflect future events or circumstances or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.

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ITEM 7A: QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
(dollars in millions, except per share amounts)

The  Company  is  exposed  to  foreign  currency  exchange  rate  risk  inherent  in  its  international  operations  denominated  in 
currencies other than the U.S. dollar. A hypothetical 10 percent movement in the applicable foreign exchange rates would have 
resulted in an increase or decrease in 2020 operating profit of $17.9 and $21.9, respectively, and $13.2 and $10.8, respectively, 
for 2019. The sensitivity model assumes an instantaneous, parallel shift in the foreign currency exchange rates. Exchange rates 
rarely  move  in  the  same  direction.  The  assumption  that  exchange  rates  change  in  an  instantaneous  or  parallel  fashion  may 
overstate the impact of changing exchange rates on amounts denominated in a foreign currency.

The  Company’s  risk-management  strategy  uses  derivative  financial  instruments  such  as  forwards  to  hedge  certain  foreign 
currency exposures. The intent is to offset gains and losses that occur on the underlying exposures with gains and losses on the 
derivative  contracts  hedging  these  exposures.  The  Company  does  not  enter  into  derivatives  for  trading  purposes.  The 
Company’s  primary  exposures  to  foreign  exchange  risk  are  movements  in  the  euro,  British  pound,  Canadian  dollar,  Brazilian 
real, Thai baht and Mexican peso. 

The Company manages interest rate risk with the use of variable rate borrowings under its committed and uncommitted credit 
facilities  and  interest  rate  swaps.  Variable  rate  borrowings  under  the  credit  facilities  totaled  $871.7  and  $1,805.7,  of  which 
$325.0  and  $900.0  were  effectively  converted  to  fixed  rate  using  interest  rate  swaps  at  December  31,  2020  and  2019, 
respectively. A one percentage point increase or decrease in interest rates would have resulted in an increase or decrease in 
interest  expense  of  $5.5  and  $8.6  for  2020  and  2019,  respectively,  including  the  impact  of  the  swap  agreements.  The 
Company’s primary exposure to interest rate risk is movements in the LIBOR, which is consistent with prior periods.

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ITEM 8: FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA

INDEX TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Reports of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

Consolidated Balance Sheets as of December 31, 2020 and 2019

Consolidated Statements of Operations for the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019 and 2018

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) for the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019 and 2018

Consolidated Statements of Equity for the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019 and 2018

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019 and 2018

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements

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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

To the Shareholders and Board of Directors
Diebold Nixdorf, Incorporated:

Opinion on the Consolidated Financial Statements

We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Diebold Nixdorf, Incorporated and subsidiaries (the 
Company) as of December 31, 2020 and 2019, the related consolidated statements of operations, comprehensive income 
(loss), equity, and cash flows for each of the years in the three‑year period ended December 31, 2020, and the related notes 
(collectively, the consolidated financial statements). In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements present fairly, in all 
material respects, the financial position of the Company as of December 31, 2020 and 2019, and the results of its operations 
and its cash flows for each of the years in the three‑year period ended December 31, 2020, in conformity with U.S. generally 
accepted accounting principles.

We also have audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) 
(PCAOB), the Company’s internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2020, based on criteria established in 
Internal Control – Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway 
Commission, and our report dated March 1, 2021 expressed an unqualified opinion on the effectiveness of the Company’s 
internal control over financial reporting.

Change in Accounting Principle 

As discussed in Note 1 to the consolidated financial statements, the Company has changed its method of accounting for leases 
as of January 1, 2019, due to the adoption of ASU 2016-02, Leases.

Basis for Opinion

These consolidated financial statements are the responsibility of the Company’s management. Our responsibility is to express 
an opinion on these consolidated financial statements based on our audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with the 
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.

We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform 
the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the consolidated financial statements are free of material misstatement, 
whether due to error or fraud. Our audits 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. We believe that our audits provide a 
reasonable basis for our opinion.

Critical Audit Matters

The critical audit matters communicated below are matters arising from the current period audit of the consolidated financial 
statements that were communicated or required to be communicated to the audit committee and that: (1) relate to accounts or 
disclosures that are material to the consolidated financial statements and (2) involved our especially challenging, subjective, or 
complex judgments. The 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 matters below, providing separate 
opinions on the critical audit matters or on the accounts or disclosures to which they relate.

Sufficiency of audit evidence over net sales

As discussed in Note 1 to the Company’s consolidated financial statements, the Company recognizes net sales when it 
satisfies a performance obligation by transferring control over a product or service to a customer. The Company recorded 
$3,902.3 million of net sales in 2020.

We identified the evaluation of the sufficiency of audit evidence over net sales as a critical audit matter. Evaluating the 
sufficiency of audit evidence obtained required especially subjective auditor judgment because of the geographical 
dispersion of the Company’s net sales generating activities. This included determining the Company locations for which 
procedures were performed.

The following are the primary procedures we performed to address this critical audit matter. We applied auditor judgment 
to determine the nature and extent of procedures to be performed over net sales, including the determination of the 
Company locations for which those procedures were to be performed. At each Company location for which procedures 
were performed, we evaluated the design and tested the operating effectiveness of certain internal controls over the 
Company’s net sales process, including the controls over the accurate recording of net sales. We assessed the recorded 
net sales for each of these locations by selecting transactions and comparing the amounts recognized for consistency with 

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underlying documentation, including contracts with customers, customer acceptance, and shipping documentation. We 
evaluated the sufficiency of audit evidence obtained by assessing the results of procedures performed, including the 
appropriateness of the nature and extent of audit effort.

Assessment of goodwill impairment in the EMEA Retail reporting unit 

As discussed in Notes 1 and 8 to the consolidated financial statements, the Company evaluates goodwill for impairment 
annually as of October 31 and when events or circumstances change that would more likely than not reduce the carrying 
value of a reporting unit below its reported amount. As of December 31, 2020, the Retail segment, which includes the 
EMEA Retail reporting unit, had $179.0 million of goodwill. The fair values of the reporting units are determined based on 
a combination of an income approach and a market approach. As of October 31, 2020, the Company determined that the 
fair value of all reporting units were in excess of their carrying values and therefore did not record any goodwill impairment. 
The estimated fair value of the EMEA Retail reporting unit at that date exceeded its carrying value by approximately 15%. 

We identified the October 31, 2020 assessment of goodwill impairment for the EMEA Retail reporting unit as a critical 
audit matter because a high degree of subjective auditor judgment was required to evaluate the fair value of the reporting 
unit determined under the income approach. The key assumptions used in the income approach included revenue growth 
projections and the discount rate.

The following are the primary procedures we performed to address this critical audit matter. We evaluated the design and 
tested the operating effectiveness of certain internal controls over the Company’s goodwill impairment process, including 
controls over the revenue growth projections and the discount rate. We performed sensitivity analyses over the revenue 
growth projections and the discount rate to assess their impact on the Company’s fair value determination. We compared 
the Company’s revenue growth projections used in the valuation model against peer company projected revenue growth 
rates. In addition, we involved valuation professionals with specialized skills and knowledge who assisted in:

–

–

comparing the Company’s discount rate inputs to publicly-available market data and information for comparable  
entities to test the selected discount rate
testing the estimate of fair value for the reporting unit using the Company’s key assumptions and comparing the 
result to the Company’s fair value estimate.

/s/ KPMG LLP

We or our predecessor firms have served as the Company’s auditor since 1965.

Cleveland, Ohio
March 1, 2021

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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

To the Shareholders and Board of Directors
Diebold Nixdorf, Incorporated:

Opinion on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

We have audited Diebold Nixdorf, Incorporated and subsidiaries' (the Company) internal control over financial reporting as of 
December 31, 2020, based on criteria established in Internal Control – Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the Committee 
of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission. In our opinion, the Company maintained, in all material respects, 
effective internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2020, based on criteria established in Internal Control – 
Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission.

We also have audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) 
(PCAOB), the consolidated balance sheets of the Company as of December 31, 2020 and 2019, the related consolidated 
statements of operations, comprehensive income (loss), equity, and cash flows for each of the years in the three-year period 
ended December 31, 2020, and the related notes (collectively, the consolidated financial statements), and our report dated 
March 1, 2021 expressed an unqualified opinion on those consolidated financial statements.

Basis for Opinion

The Company’s management is responsible for maintaining effective internal control over financial reporting and for its 
assessment of the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting, included in the accompanying Management’s Report 
on Internal Control over Financial Reporting. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Company’s internal control over 
financial reporting based on our audit. We are a public accounting firm registered with the 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.

We conducted our audit in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the 
audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether effective internal control over financial reporting was maintained in all 
material respects. 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 audit also included performing such other procedures as we 
considered necessary in the circumstances. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.

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  (1)  pertain  to  the  maintenance  of  records  that,  in  reasonable  detail,  accurately  and  fairly  reflect  the  transactions  and 
dispositions  of  the  assets  of  the  company;  (2)  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 (3) 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.

/s/ KPMG LLP

Cleveland, Ohio
March 1, 2021

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DIEBOLD NIXDORF, INCORPORATED AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(dollars in millions)

Current assets

Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash

Short-term investments

ASSETS

Trade receivables, less allowances for doubtful accounts of $37.5 and $42.2, respectively

Inventories

Prepaid expenses

Current assets held for sale

Other current assets

Total current assets

Securities and other investments

Property, plant and equipment, net

Deferred income taxes

Goodwill

Customer relationships, net

Other intangible assets, net

Right-of-use operating lease assets

Other assets

Total assets

LIABILITIES, REDEEMABLE NONCONTROLLING INTERESTS AND EQUITY

Current liabilities

Notes payable

Accounts payable

Deferred revenue

Payroll and other benefits liabilities

Current liabilities held for sale

Operating lease liabilities

Other current liabilities

Total current liabilities

Long-term debt

Pensions, post-retirement and other benefits

Long-term operating lease liabilities

Deferred income taxes

Other liabilities

Commitments and contingencies

Redeemable noncontrolling interests

Equity

Diebold Nixdorf, Incorporated shareholders' equity

Preferred shares, no par value, 1,000,000 authorized shares, none issued

Common shares, $1.25 par value, 125,000,000 authorized shares, (93,534,866 and 92,208,247 
issued shares, 77,678,984 and 76,813,013 outstanding shares, respectively)

Additional capital

Retained earnings (accumulated deficit)

Treasury shares, at cost (15,855,882 and 15,395,234 shares, respectively)

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

Total Diebold Nixdorf, Incorporated shareholders' equity

Noncontrolling interests

Total equity

December 31,

2020

2019

$ 

324.5  $ 

37.2 

646.9 

498.2 

58.8 

64.7 

227.0 

1,857.3 

10.3 

177.5 

97.5 

800.4 

407.9 

40.7 

143.3 

122.5 

280.9 

10.0 

619.3 

466.5 

51.3 

233.3 

230.7 

1,892.0 

21.4 

231.5 

120.8 

764.0 

447.7 

54.6 

167.5 

91.1 

$ 

3,657.4  $ 

3,790.6 

$ 

10.7  $ 

499.9 

346.8 

226.6 

15.4 

55.7 

494.4 

1,649.5 

2,335.7 

228.7 

93.1 

103.4 

59.5 

19.2 

— 

116.9 

787.9 

(742.3) 

(576.7) 

(412.9) 

(827.1) 

(4.6) 

(831.7) 

32.5 

471.5 

320.5 

224.7 

113.4 

62.8 

374.2 

1,599.6 

2,108.7 

237.7 

106.4 

134.5 

89.1 

20.9 

— 

115.3 

773.9 

(472.3) 

(571.9) 

(375.3) 

(530.3) 

24.0 

(506.3) 

Total liabilities, redeemable noncontrolling interests and equity

$ 

3,657.4  $ 

3,790.6 

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

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DIEBOLD NIXDORF, INCORPORATED AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(in millions, except per share amounts)

Years ended December 31,

2020

2019

2018

Net sales

Services

Products

Cost of sales

Services

Products

Gross profit

Selling and administrative expense

Research, development and engineering expense

Impairment of assets

Loss (gain) on sale of assets, net

Operating profit (loss)

Other income (expense)

Interest income

Interest expense

Foreign exchange loss, net

Miscellaneous, net

Loss before taxes

Income tax expense (benefit)

Equity in earnings (loss) of unconsolidated subsidiaries, net

Net loss 

Net income (loss) income attributable to noncontrolling interests

$ 

2,364.4  $ 

2,608.0  $ 

1,537.9 

3,902.3 

1,666.2 

1,201.1 

2,867.3 

1,035.0 

858.6 

133.4 

7.5 

11.5 

1,011.0 

24.0 

6.8 

(292.7) 

(14.4) 

6.8 

(269.5) 

(1.0) 

0.7 

(267.8) 

1.3 

1,800.7 

4,408.7 

1,921.1 

1,420.5 

3,341.6 

1,067.1 

908.8 

147.1 

30.2 

7.6 

1,093.7 

(26.6) 

9.3 

(202.9) 

(5.1) 

(3.6) 

(228.9) 

116.7 

1.0 

(344.6) 

(3.3) 

Net loss attributable to Diebold Nixdorf, Incorporated

$ 

(269.1)  $ 

(341.3)  $ 

2,789.5 

1,789.1 

4,578.6 

2,157.0 

1,522.8 

3,679.8 

898.8 

893.5 

157.4 

180.2 

(6.7) 

1,224.4 

(325.6) 

8.7 

(154.9) 

(2.5) 

(4.0) 

(478.3) 

37.2 

(13.2) 

(528.7) 

2.7 

(531.4) 

Basic and diluted weighted-average shares outstanding

77.6 

76.7 

76.0 

Net loss attributable to Diebold Nixdorf, Incorporated

Basic and diluted loss per share

Dividends declared and paid per common share

$ 

$ 

(3.47)  $ 

(4.45)  $ 

(6.99) 

—  $ 

—  $ 

0.10 

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

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DIEBOLD NIXDORF, INCORPORATED AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
(in millions)

Net loss

Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:

Adoption of accounting standard

Translation adjustment (net of tax of $7.5, $4.9 and $(2.7), respectively)

Foreign currency hedges (net of tax of $(0.3), $(0.4) and $(1.2), respectively)

Interest rate hedges:

Net loss recognized in other comprehensive income (net of tax of $(5.9), $0.7 and $0.3, 
respectively)

Less: reclassification adjustments for amounts recognized in net (loss) income (net of tax of 
$(1.8), $(0.3) and $(0.6), respectively)

Pension and other post-retirement benefits:

Prior service credit (cost) recognized during the year (net of tax of $0.2, $(0.1) and $0.0, 
respectively)

Net actuarial gains recognized during the year (net of tax of $1.5, $0.6 and $(1.1), 
respectively)

Net actuarial losses occurring during the year (net of tax of $(3.9), $(3.1) and $(4.0), 
respectively)

Net actuarial gains (losses) recognized due to settlement (net of tax of $0.3, $(0.1) and 
$(1.3), respectively)

Acquired benefit plans and other (net of tax of $0.0, $(0.4) and $0.0, respectively)

Currency impact (net of tax of $0.5, $0.0 and $(0.3), respectively)

Other

Other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax

Comprehensive loss

Less: comprehensive (loss) income attributable to noncontrolling interests

Years ended December 31,

2020

2019

2018

$ 

(267.8)  $ 

(344.6)  $ 

(528.7) 

— 

(26.8) 

— 

(16.3) 

(5.0) 

(11.3) 

0.5 

6.1 

(9.7) 

0.8 

0.2 

1.8 

(0.3) 

(0.8) 

(39.2) 

(307.0) 

(0.3) 

— 

(40.8) 

(0.7) 

(8.8) 

(3.4) 

(5.4) 

(0.6) 

4.6 

(29.0) 

(70.1) 

4.2 

(1.4) 

(2.6) 

1.2 

— 

4.8 

(25.8) 

(10.9) 

(1.0) 

(3.2) 

0.4 

(25.6) 

0.1 

(72.4) 

(417.0) 

(4.7) 

(3.5) 

(7.7) 

(0.9) 

(18.2) 

— 

(111.9) 

(640.6) 

(1.2) 

Comprehensive loss attributable to Diebold Nixdorf, Incorporated

$ 

(306.7)  $ 

(412.3)  $ 

(639.4) 

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

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DIEBOLD NIXDORF, INCORPORATED AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EQUITY
(in millions, except per share amounts)

Common Shares

$1.25 
Par 
Value

Number

Additional
Capital

Retained
Earnings

Treasury
Shares

Accumulated 
Other 
Comprehensive 
Income (Loss)

Total Diebold 
Nixdorf, 
Incorporated 
Shareholders' 
Equity

Non-
controlling 
Interests

Total 
Equity

Balance at January 1, 2018

90.5  $ 113.2  $ 

721.5  $  374.5  $  (567.4)  $ 

(196.3)  $ 

445.5  $ 

36.8  $  482.3 

Net income (loss)

Other comprehensive income

(531.4) 

(108.0) 

Share-based compensation issued

0.8 

1.0 

(1.1) 

Share-based compensation 
expense

Dividends paid

Treasury shares (0.2 shares)

Accounting principle change

Reclassification of guaranteed 
dividend to accrued liabilities
Reclassification to redeemable 
noncontrolling interest

Distribution noncontrolling interest 
holders, net

Acquisitions and divestitures, net

(7.7) 

33.6 

(3.0) 

36.6 

(15.2) 

(531.4) 

(108.0) 

(0.1) 

36.6 

(7.7) 

(3.0) 

33.6 

2.7 

(528.7) 

(3.9) 

(111.9) 

(0.1) 

36.6 

(7.7) 

(3.0) 

33.6 

— 

(3.4) 

(3.4) 

(15.2) 

— 

(15.2) 

— 

— 

(0.5) 

(4.9) 

(0.5) 

(4.9) 

Balance at December 31, 2018

91.3  $ 114.2  $ 

741.8  $ 

(131.0)  $  (570.4)  $ 

(304.3)  $ 

(149.7)  $ 

26.8  $  (122.9) 

Net income (loss)

Other comprehensive loss

(341.3) 

(71.0) 

Share-based compensation issued

0.9 

1.1 

(1.0) 

Share-based compensation 
expense

Treasury shares (0.2 shares)

Reclassification from redeemable 
noncontrolling interest and other

Acquisition and divestitures, net

24.0 

9.1 

(1.5) 

(341.3) 

(71.0) 

0.1 

24.0 

(1.5) 

9.1 

— 

(3.3) 

(1.4) 

(344.6) 

(72.4) 

0.1 

24.0 

(1.5) 

14.0 

(3.0) 

4.9 

(3.0) 

Balance at December 31, 2019

92.2  $ 115.3  $ 

773.9  $ 

(472.3)  $  (571.9)  $ 

(375.3)  $ 

(530.3)  $ 

24.0  $  (506.3) 

Net loss

Other comprehensive loss

(269.1) 

(37.6) 

Share-based compensation issued

1.3 

1.6 

(1.6) 

Share-based compensation 
expense

Treasury shares (0.5 shares)

Sale of equity interest

Reclassification from redeemable 
noncontrolling interest and other

Distributions to noncontrolling 
interest holders, net

14.9 

0.7 

(4.8) 

(0.9) 

(269.1) 

(37.6) 

— 

14.9 

(4.8) 

— 

0.7 

(0.9) 

1.3 

(1.6) 

(267.8) 

(39.2) 

— 

14.9 

(4.8) 

(28.3) 

(28.3) 

0.7 

(0.9) 

Balance at December 31, 2020

93.5  $ 116.9  $ 

787.9  $ 

(742.3)  $  (576.7)  $ 

(412.9)  $ 

(827.1)  $ 

(4.6)  $  (831.7) 

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

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DIEBOLD NIXDORF, INCORPORATED AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(in millions)

Cash flow from operating activities
Net loss
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to cash provided (used) by operating activities:

Depreciation
Amortization
Amortization of Wincor Nixdorf purchase accounting intangible assets
Amortization of deferred financing costs into interest expense
Share-based compensation
Debt prepayment costs
Other
Loss (gain) on sale of assets, net
Impairment of assets
Deferred income taxes
Inventory charge

Changes in certain assets and liabilities

Trade receivables
Inventories
Income taxes
Accounts payable
Deferred revenue
Accrued salaries, wages and commissions
Restructuring
Warranty liability
Certain other assets and liabilities

Net cash provided (used) by operating activities
Cash flow from investing activities

Payments for acquisitions
Proceeds from divestitures, net of cash divested
Proceeds from settlement of corporate-owned life insurance policies
Proceeds from maturities of investments
Payments for purchases of investments
Proceeds from sale of assets
Capital expenditures
Capitalized software development
Other

Net cash provided (used) by investing activities

Years Ended December 31,
2019

2018

2020

$ 

(267.8)  $ 

(344.6)  $ 

(528.7) 

73.7 
23.8 
82.9 
45.4 
14.9 
67.2 
(12.3) 
11.5 
7.5 
(27.1) 
— 

(19.7) 
(14.8) 
(23.1) 
10.6 
20.2 
(1.3) 
18.0 
(5.6) 
14.0 
18.0 

— 
(37.0) 
15.6 
214.6 
(241.3) 
10.2 
(27.5) 
(17.2) 
— 
(82.6) 

82.2 
28.9 
93.2 
21.8 
24.0 
— 
(1.0) 
7.6 
30.2 
54.2 
23.8 

111.5 
104.9 
0.9 
(33.1) 
(54.9) 
38.6 
(13.5) 
(3.4) 
(35.5) 
135.8 

— 
29.9 
— 
241.7 
(222.2) 
— 
(42.9) 
(23.1) 
9.8 
(6.8) 

94.5 
26.3 
113.4 
13.7 
36.6 
— 
(2.8) 
(6.7) 
180.2 
(59.6) 
74.5 

51.0 
(5.1) 
(1.7) 
(34.5) 
(42.4) 
(9.3) 
4.2 
(33.1) 
25.4 
(104.1) 

(5.9) 
11.1 
— 
317.8 
(200.2) 
— 
(58.5) 
(29.8) 
(0.1) 
34.4 

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

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DIEBOLD NIXDORF, INCORPORATED AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(in millions)

Cash flow from financing activities

Dividends paid
Debt issuance costs
Debt prepayment costs
Revolving credit facility borrowings (repayments), net
Other debt borrowings
Other debt repayments
Distributions to noncontrolling interest holders
Other

Net cash provided (used) by financing activities 

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents

Change in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash

Add: Cash included in assets held for sale at beginning of year
Less: Cash included in assets held for sale at end of year

Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at the beginning of the year
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at the end of the year
Cash paid for
Income taxes
Interest

— 
(26.4) 
(67.2) 
60.1 
1,107.8 
(1,049.9) 
(0.9) 
(6.6) 
16.9 
(3.2) 
(50.9) 
97.2 
2.7 
280.9 
324.5 

43.8 
138.1 

— 
(12.6) 
— 
(125.0) 
397.8 
(375.7) 
(98.1) 
(1.9) 
(215.5) 
(1.1) 
(87.6) 
7.3 
97.2 
458.4 
280.9 

41.8 
189.7 

(7.7) 
(39.4) 
— 
50.0 
725.9 
(337.7) 
(377.2) 
(3.0) 
10.9 
(18.7) 
(77.5) 
— 
7.3 
543.2 
458.4 

64.9 
129.6 

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

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DIEBOLD NIXDORF, INCORPORATED AND SUBSIDIARIES
FORM 10-K as of DECEMBER 31, 2020
(in millions, except per share amounts)

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

NOTE 1: SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Principles of Consolidation. The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Diebold Nixdorf, Incorporated and 
its wholly- and majority-owned subsidiaries (collectively, the Company). All significant intercompany accounts and transactions 
have been eliminated, including common control transfers among subsidiaries of the Company.

Use  of  Estimates  in  Preparation  of  Consolidated  Financial  Statements.  The  preparation  of  the  accompanying  consolidated 
financial  statements  in  conformity  with  U.S.  GAAP  requires  management  to  make  estimates  and  assumptions  about  future 
events. These estimates and the underlying assumptions affect the amounts of assets and liabilities reported, disclosures about 
contingent assets and liabilities, and reported amounts of revenues and expenses. Such estimates include revenue recognition, 
the  valuation  of  trade  and  financing  receivables,  inventories,  goodwill,  intangible  assets,  other  long-lived  assets,  legal 
contingencies,  guarantee  obligations  and  assumptions  used  in  the  calculation  of  income  taxes,  pension  and  other  post-
retirement benefits and customer incentives, among others. These estimates and assumptions are based on management’s best 
estimates and judgment. Management evaluates its estimates and assumptions on an ongoing basis using historical experience 
and  other  factors.  Management  monitors  the  economic  condition  and  other  factors  and  will  adjust  such  estimates  and 
assumptions  when  facts  and  circumstances  dictate.  As  future  events  and  their  effects  cannot  be  determined  with  precision, 
actual results could differ significantly from these estimates.

Reclassification.  The  Company  has  reclassified  the  presentation  of  certain  prior-year  information  to  conform  to  the  current 
presentation. 

International  Operations.  The  financial  statements  of  the  Company’s  international  operations  are  measured  using  local 
currencies  as  their  functional  currencies,  with  the  exception  of  certain  financial  results  from  Argentina,  Singapore  and 
Switzerland, which have a functional currency other than local currency. These operations used either United States dollar (USD) 
or  euro  as  their  functional  currency  depending  on  the  concentration  of  USD  or  euro  transactions  and  distinct  financial 
information. The Company translates the assets and liabilities of its non-U.S. subsidiaries at the exchange rates in effect at year 
end and the results of operations at the average rate throughout the year. The translation adjustments are recorded directly as 
a separate component of shareholders’ equity, while transaction gains (losses) are included in net income (loss).

Acquisitions and Divestitures. Acquisitions are accounted for using the purchase method of accounting. This method requires 
the Company to record assets and liabilities of the business acquired at their estimated fair market values as of the acquisition 
date. Any excess cost of the acquisition over the fair value of the net assets acquired is recorded as goodwill. The Company 
generally uses valuation specialists to perform appraisals and assist in the determination of the fair values of the assets acquired 
and  liabilities  assumed.  These  valuations  require  management  to  make  estimates  and  assumptions  that  are  critical  in 
determining the fair values of the assets and liabilities.

For  all  divestitures,  the  Company  considers  assets  to  be  held  for  sale  when  management  approves  and  commits  to  a  formal 
plan to actively market the assets for sale at a price reasonable in relation to their estimated fair value, the assets are available 
for immediate sale in their present condition, an active program to locate a buyer and other actions required to complete the 
sale have been initiated, the sale of the assets is probable and expected to be completed within one year (or, if it is expected 
that others will impose conditions on the sale of the assets that will extend the period required to complete the sale, that a firm 
purchase  commitment  is  probable  within  one  year)  and  it  is  unlikely  that  significant  changes  will  be  made  to  the  plan.  Upon 
designation as held for sale, the Company records the assets at the lower of their carrying value or their estimated fair value, 
reduced for the cost to dispose of the assets, and ceases to record depreciation expense on the assets. Assets and liabilities are 
reclassified as held for sale in the period the held for sale criteria are met. 

As  of  December  31,  2020,  the  Company  had  $64.7  and  $15.4  of  current  assets  and  liabilities  held  for  sale,  respectively, 
primarily related to non-core businesses in Eurasia. As of December 31, 2019, the Company had $233.3 and $113.4 of current 
assets and liabilities held for sale, respectively, primarily related to non-core business in Europe. 

Revenue  Recognition.  Revenue  is  measured  based  on  consideration  specified  in  a  contract  with  a  customer  and  excludes 
amounts collected on behalf of third parties. The amount of consideration can vary depending on discounts, rebates, refunds, 
credits, price concessions, incentives, performance bonuses, penalties, or other similar items contained in the contract with the 
customer of which generally these variable consideration components represents minimal amount of net sales. The Company 
recognizes revenue when it satisfies a performance obligation by transferring control over a product or service to a customer. 

The  Company's  payment  terms  vary  depending  on  the  individual  contracts  and  are  generally  fixed  fee.  The  Company 
recognizes  advance  payments  and  billings  in  excess  of  revenue  recognized  as  deferred  revenue.  In  certain  contracts  where 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
(in millions, except per share amounts)

services  are  provided  prior  to  billing,  the  Company  recognizes  a  contract  asset  within  trade  receivables  and  other  current 
assets.

Taxes  assessed  by  a  governmental  authority  that  are  both  imposed  on  and  concurrent  with  a  specific  revenue-producing 
transaction and that are collected by the Company from a customer are excluded from revenue.

The Company recognizes shipping and handling fees billed when products are shipped or delivered to a customer and includes 
such  amounts  in  net  sales.  Although  infrequent,  shipping  and  handling  associated  with  outbound  freight  after  control  over  a 
product has transferred to a customer is not a separate performance obligation, rather it is accounted for as a fulfillment cost. 
Third-party freight payments are recorded in cost of sales.

The Company includes a warranty in connection with certain contracts with customers, which are not considered to be separate 
performance obligations. The Company provides its customers a manufacturer’s warranty, and records, at the time of the sale, a 
corresponding estimated liability for potential warranty costs. For additional information on product warranty refer to Note 9: 
Guarantees and Product Warranties. The Company also has extended warranty and service contracts available for its customers, 
which are recognized as separate performance obligations. Revenue is recognized on these contracts ratably as the Company 
has a stand-ready obligation to provide services when or as needed by the customer. This input method is the most accurate 
assessment of progress toward completion the Company can apply.

Nature of goods and services

Product  revenue  is  recognized  at  the  point  in  time  that  the  customer  obtains  control  of  the  product,  which  could  be  upon 
delivery  or  upon  completion  of  installation  services,  depending  on  contract  terms.  The  Company’s  software  licenses  are 
functional in nature (the IP has significant stand-alone functionality); as such, the revenue recognition of distinct software license 
sales is at the point in time that the customer obtains control of the rights granted by the license. 

Professional services integrate the commercial solution with the customer's existing infrastructure and helps define the optimal 
user experience, improve business processes, refine existing staffing models and deploy technology to meet branch and store 
automation  objectives.  Revenue  from  professional  services  are  recognized  over  time,  because  the  customer  simultaneously 
receives  and  consumes  the  benefits  of  the  Company’s  performance  as  the  services  are  performed  or  when  the  Company’s 
performance creates an asset with no alternative use and the Company has an enforceable right to payment for performance 
completed to date. Generally revenue will be recognized using an input measure, typically costs incurred. The typical contract 
length for service is generally one year and is billed and paid in advance except for installations, among others.

Services may be sold separately or in bundled packages. For bundled packages, the Company accounts for individual services 
separately if they are distinct. A distinct service is separately identifiable from other items in the bundled package if a customer 
can benefit from it on its own or with other resources that are readily available to the customer. The consideration (including 
any  discounts)  is  allocated  between  separate  services  or  distinct  obligations  in  a  bundle  based  on  their  stand-alone  selling 
prices. The stand-alone selling prices are determined based on the prices at which the Company separately sells the products 
or  services.  For  items  that  are  not  sold  separately,  the  Company  estimates  stand-alone  selling  prices  using  the  cost  plus 
expected margin approach. Revenue on service contracts is recognized ratably over time, generally using an input measure, as 
the customer simultaneously receives and consumes the benefits of the Company’s performance as the services are performed. 
In some circumstances, when global service supply chain services are not included in a term contract and rather billed as they 
occur, revenue on these billed work services are recognized at a point in time as transfer of control occurs.

The following is a description of principal solutions offered within the Company's two main customer segments that generate 
the Company's revenue. 

Banking

Products. Products for banking customers consist of cash recyclers and dispensers, intelligent deposit terminals, teller 
automation  tools  and  kiosk  technologies,  as  well  as  physical  security  solutions.  The  Company  provides  its  banking 
customers  front-end  applications  for  consumer  connection  points  and  back-end  platforms  that  manage  channel 
transactions,  operations  and  integration  and  facilitate  omnichannel  transactions,  endpoint  monitoring,  remote  asset 
management,  customer  marketing,  merchandise  management  and  analytics.  These  offerings  include  highly 
configurable, API enabled software that automates legacy banking transactions across channels. 

Services. The Company provides its banking  customers  product-related services,  which  include  proactive  monitoring 
and  rapid  resolution  of  incidents  through  remote  service  capabilities  or  an  on-site  visit.  First  and  second  line 
maintenance,  preventive  maintenance  and  on-demand  services  keep  the  distributed  assets  of  the  Company's 
customers up and running through a standardized incident management process. Managed services and outsourcing 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
(in millions, except per share amounts)

consists  of  the  end-to-end  business  processes,  solution  management,  upgrades  and  transaction  processing.  The 
Company also provides a full array of cash management services, which optimizes the availability and cost of physical 
currency across the enterprise through efficient forecasting, inventory and replenishment processes.

Retail

Products.  The  retail  product  portfolio  includes  modular,  integrated  and  mobile  POS  and  SCO  terminals  that  meet 
evolving automation and omnichannel requirements of consumers. Supplementing the POS system is a broad range of 
peripherals,  including  printers,  scales  and  mobile  scanners,  as  well  as  the  cash  management  portfolio  which  offers  a 
wide range of banknote and coin processing systems. Also in the portfolio, the Company provides SCO terminals and 
ordering  kiosks  which  facilitate  an  efficient  and  user-friendly  purchasing  experience.  The  Company’s  hybrid  product 
line can alternate from an attended operator to self-checkout with the press of a button as traffic conditions warrant 
throughout the business day.

The Company's platform software is installed within retail data centers to facilitate omnichannel transactions, endpoint 
monitoring, remote asset management, customer marketing, merchandise management and analytics.

Services. The Company provides its retail customers product-related services which include on-demand services and 
professional services. Diebold Nixdorf AllConnect Services for retailers include maintenance and availability services to 
continuously improve retail self-service fleet availability and performance. These include: total implementation services 
to  support  both  current  and  new  store  concepts;  managed  mobility  services  to  centralize  asset  management  and 
ensure  effective,  tailored  mobile  capability;  monitoring  and  advanced  analytics  providing  operational  insights  to 
support  new  growth  opportunities;  and  store  life-cycle  management  to  proactively  monitors  store  IT  endpoints  and 
enable improved management of internal and external suppliers and delivery organizations.

Refer to Note 20: Segment and Net Sales Information for additional information regarding the Company's reportable 
operating segments, disaggregation of net sales by segments and product solutions, net sales by geographical region 
and disaggregation by timing of revenue recognition.

Contract balances

The  following  table  provides  2020  and  2019  information  about  receivables  and  deferred  revenue,  which  represent  contract 
liabilities from contracts with customers:

Contract balance information

Balance at January 1

Balance at December 31

2020

2019

Trade 
Receivables

Contract 
liabilities

Trade 
Receivables

Contract 
liabilities

$ 

$ 

619.3  $ 

320.5  $ 

737.2  $ 

378.2 

646.9  $ 

346.8  $ 

619.3  $ 

320.5 

Contract assets are minimal for the periods presented. The amount of revenue recognized in 2020 and 2019 from performance 
obligations  satisfied  (or  partially  satisfied)  in  previous  periods,  mainly  due  to  the  changes  in  the  estimate  of  variable 
consideration and contract modifications was de minimis. 

As  of  January  1,  2020,  the  Company  had  $320.5  of  unrecognized  deferred  revenue  constituting  the  remaining  performance 
obligations that are either unsatisfied or partially unsatisfied. During 2020, the Company recognized revenue of $266.2 related 
to the Company's deferred revenue balance at January 1, 2020.

Contract  assets  are  the  rights  to  consideration  in  exchange  for  goods  or  services  that  the  Company  has  transferred  to  a 
customer when that right is conditional on something other than the passage of time. Contract assets of the Company primarily 
relate to the Company's rights to consideration for goods shipped and services provided but not contractually billable at the 
reporting date.

The  contract  assets  are  reclassified  into  the  receivables  balance  when  the  rights  to  receive  payment  become  unconditional. 
Contract  liabilities  are  recorded  for  any  services  billed  to  customers  and  not  yet  recognizable  if  the  contract  period  has 
commenced or for the amount collected from customers in advance of the contract period commencing. In addition, contract 
liabilities  are  recorded  as  advanced  payments  for  products  and  other  deliverables  that  are  billed  to  and  collected  from 
customers prior to revenue being recognizable.

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FORM 10-K as of December 31, 2020
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
(in millions, except per share amounts)

Transaction price and variable consideration

The transaction price is the amount of consideration to which the Company expects to be entitled in exchange for transferring 
goods or services to a customer, excluding amounts collected on behalf of third parties. This consideration can include fixed 
and  variable  amounts  and  is  determined  at  contract  inception  and  updated  each  reporting  period  for  any  changes  in 
circumstances. The transaction price also considers variable consideration, time value of money and the measurement of any 
non-cash consideration, all of which are estimated at contract inception and updated at each reporting date for any changes in 
circumstances. Once the variable consideration is identified, the Company estimates the amount of the variable consideration 
to include in the transaction price by using one of two methods, expected value (probability weighted methodology) or most 
likely amount (when there are only two possible outcomes). The Company chooses the method expected to better predict the 
amount  of  consideration  to  which  it  will  be  entitled  and  applies  the  method  consistently  to  similar  contracts.  Generally,  the 
Company applies the expected value method when assessing variable consideration including returns and refunds.

The  Company  also  applies  the  ‘as  invoiced’  practical  expedient  in  Accounting  Standards  Codification  (ASC)  paragraph 
606-10-55-18 related to performance obligations satisfied over time, which permits the Company to recognize revenue in the 
amount to which it has a right to invoice the customer if that amount corresponds directly with the value to the customer of the 
Company’s performance completed to date. Service revenues that are recognized ratably are primarily contracts that include 
first  and  second  line  maintenance.  Service  revenues  that  are  recognized  using  input  measures  include  primarily  preventative 
maintenance.  The  ‘as  invoiced’  practical  expedient  relates  to  the  on-demand  service  revenue  which  is  generally  not  under 
contract.

Transaction price allocated to the remaining performance obligations

As of December 31, 2020, the aggregate amount of the transaction price allocated to remaining performance obligations was 
approximately $1,500. The Company generally expects to recognize revenue on the remaining performance obligations over 
the  next  twelve  months.  The  Company  enters  into  service  agreements  with  cancellable  terms  after  a  certain  period  without 
penalty. Unsatisfied obligations reflect only the obligation during the initial term. The Company applies the practical expedient 
in ASC paragraph 606-10-50-14 and does not disclose information about remaining performance obligations that have original 
expected durations of one year or less. 

Cost to obtain and cost to fulfill a contract 

The  Company  has  minimal  cost  to  obtain  or  fulfill  contracts  for  customers  for  the  periods  presented.  The  Company  pays 
commissions  to  the  sales  force  based  on  multiple  factors  including  but  not  limited  to  order  entry,  revenue  recognition  and 
portfolio growth. These incremental commission fees paid to the sales force meet the criteria to be considered a cost to obtain 
a contract, as they are directly attributable to a contract, incremental and management expects the fees are recoverable. The 
Company  applies  the  practical  expedient  and  recognizes  the  incremental  costs  of  obtaining  contracts  as  an  expense  when 
incurred if the amortization period of the assets that the Company otherwise would have recognized is one year or less. The 
costs that are not capitalized are included in cost of sales. The costs related to contracts with greater than a one-year term are 
immaterial and continue to be recognized in cost of sales.

Cost of Sales.  Cost of sales for services primarily  consists of  fuel,  parts  and  labor  and  benefits  costs  related  to  installation of 
products and service maintenance contracts, including call center costs as well as costs for service parts repair centers. Cost of 
sales  for  products  is  primarily  comprised  of  direct  materials  and  supplies  consumed  in  the  manufacturing  and  distribution  of 
products,  as  well  as  related  labor,  depreciation  expense  and  direct  overhead  expense  necessary  to  acquire  and  convert  the 
purchased materials and supplies into finished products. Cost of sales for products also includes the cost to distribute products 
to customers, inbound freight costs, internal transfer costs, warehousing costs and other shipping and handling activity.

Property,  plant  and  equipment  and  long-lived  assets.  Property,  plant  and  equipment  and  long-lived  assets  are  recorded  at 
historical cost, including interest where applicable.

Impairment  of  property,  plant  and  equipment  and  long-lived  assets  is  recognized  when  events  or  changes  in  circumstances 
indicate that the carrying amount of the asset may not be recoverable. If the expected future undiscounted cash flows are less 
than the carrying amount of the asset, an impairment loss is recognized at that time to reduce the asset to the lower of its fair 
value or its net book value.

Depreciation  and  Amortization.  Depreciation  of  property,  plant  and  equipment  is  computed  using  the  straight-line  method 
based on the estimated useful life for each asset class. Amortization of leasehold improvements is based upon the shorter of 
original  terms  of  the  lease  or  life  of  the  improvement.  Repairs  and  maintenance  are  expensed  as  incurred.  Generally, 
amortization  of  the  Company’s  other  long-term  assets,  such  as  intangible  assets  and  capitalized  software  development,  is 
computed using the straight-line method over the life of the asset. 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
(in millions, except per share amounts)

Fully depreciated assets are retained until disposal. Upon disposal, assets and related accumulated depreciation or amortization 
are removed from the accounts and the net amount, less proceeds from disposal, is charged or credited to operations.

Advertising  Costs.  Advertising  costs  are  expensed  as  incurred  and  were  $7.2,  $7.5  and  $10.1  in  2020,  2019  and  2018, 
respectively.

Research,  Development  and  Engineering.  Research,  development  and  engineering  costs  are  expensed  as  incurred  and  were 
$133.4,  $147.1  and  $157.4  for  the  years  ended  December  31,  2020,  2019  and  2018,  respectively.  This  excludes  certain 
software  development  costs  of  $17.2,  $23.1,  and  $29.8  in  2020,  2019  and  2018,  respectively,  which  are  capitalized  after 
technological feasibility of the software is established.

Shipping  and  Handling  Costs.  The  Company  recognizes  shipping  and  handling  fees  billed  when  products  are  shipped  or 
delivered to a customer and includes such amounts in net sales. Third-party freight payments are recorded in cost of sales.

Taxes on Income. Deferred taxes are provided on an asset and liability method, whereby deferred tax assets are recognized for 
deductible  temporary  differences,  operating  loss  carry-forwards  and  tax  credits.  Deferred  tax  liabilities  are  recognized  for 
taxable  temporary  differences  and  undistributed  earnings  in  certain  tax  jurisdictions.  Deferred  tax  assets  are  reduced  by  a 
valuation allowance when, based on available evidence, it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred tax 
assets will not be realized. Determination of a valuation allowance involves estimates regarding the timing and amount of the 
reversal of taxable temporary differences, expected future taxable income and the impact of tax planning strategies. Deferred 
tax assets and liabilities are adjusted for the effects of changes in tax laws and rates on the date of enactment.

The Company regularly assesses its position with regard to tax exposures and records liabilities for these uncertain tax positions 
and related interest and penalties, if any, when the tax benefit is not more likely than not realizable. The Company has recorded 
an accrual that reflects the recognition and measurement process for the financial statement recognition and measurement of a 
tax position taken or expected to be taken on a tax return. Additional future income tax expense or benefit may be recognized 
once the positions are effectively settled.

Sales Tax. The Company collects sales taxes from customers and accounts for sales taxes on a net basis.

Cash, Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash. The Company considers highly liquid investments with original maturities of three 
months or less at the time of purchase to be cash equivalents. The Company had no restricted cash at December 31, 2020 and 
$3.6 of restricted cash at December 31, 2019. 

Financial  Instruments.  The  carrying  amount  of  cash  and  cash  equivalents,  short-term  investments,  trade  receivables  and 
accounts  payable  approximated  their  fair  value  because  of  the  relatively  short  maturity  of  these  instruments.  The  Company’s 
risk-management strategy utilizes derivative financial instruments such as forwards to hedge certain foreign currency exposures 
and  interest  rate  swaps  to  manage  interest  rate  risk.  The  intent  is  to  offset  gains  and  losses  that  occur  on  the  underlying 
exposures,  with  gains  and  losses  on  the  derivative  contracts  hedging  these  exposures.  The  Company  does  not  enter  into 
derivatives for trading purposes. The Company recognizes all derivatives on the balance sheet at fair value. Changes in the fair 
values of derivatives that are not designated as hedges are recognized in earnings. If the derivative is designated and qualifies 
as  a  hedge,  depending  on  the  nature  of  the  hedge,  changes  in  the  fair  value  of  the  derivatives  are  either  offset  against  the 
change in the hedged assets or liabilities through earnings or recognized in other comprehensive income until the hedged item 
is recognized in earnings.

Fair  Value.  The  Company  measures  its  financial  assets  and  liabilities  using  one  or  more  of  the  following  three  valuation 
techniques:

Valuation technique
Market approach

Description
Prices and other relevant information generated by market transactions involving identical or 
comparable assets or liabilities.

Cost approach

Amount that would be required to replace the service capacity of an asset (replacement cost).

Income approach

Techniques to convert future amounts to a single present amount based upon market expectations.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
(in millions, except per share amounts)

The hierarchy that prioritizes the inputs to valuation techniques used to measure fair value is divided into three levels:

Fair value level
Level 1

Description
Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.

Fair value of investments categorized as level 1 are determined based on period end closing prices in 
active markets. Mutual funds are valued at their net asset value (NAV) on the last day of the period.

Level 2

Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for similar assets or liabilities, unadjusted quoted prices 
for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active or inputs, other than quoted 
prices in active markets, that are observable either directly or indirectly.

Fair value of investments categorized as level 2 are determined based on the latest available ask price 
or latest trade price if listed. The fair value of unlisted securities is established by fund managers using 
the latest reported information for comparable securities and financial analysis. If the manager 
believes the fund is not capable of immediately realizing the fair value otherwise determined, the 
manager has the discretion to determine an appropriate value. Common collective trusts are valued 
at NAV on the last day of the period.

Level 3

Unobservable inputs for which there is little or no market data. 

Net asset value 

Fair value of investments categorized as NAV represent the plan’s interest in private equity, hedge 
and property funds. The fair value for these assets is determined based on the NAV as reported by 
the underlying investment managers.

A financial asset or liability’s classification within the hierarchy is determined based on the lowest level input that is significant to 
the fair value measurement in its entirety. The Company uses the end of the period when determining the timing of transfers 
between levels. 

Short-Term  Investments  The  Company  has  investments  in  certificates  of  deposit  that  are  recorded  at  cost,  which 
approximates fair value.

Assets  Held  in  Rabbi  Trusts  /  Deferred  Compensation  The  fair  value  of  the  assets  held  in  rabbi  trusts  (refer  to  Note  7: 
Investments)  is  derived  from  investments  in  a  mix  of  money  market,  fixed  income  and  equity  funds.  The  related  deferred 
compensation liability is also recorded at fair value.

Foreign Exchange Contracts The valuation of foreign exchange forward and option contracts is determined using valuation 
techniques, including option models tailored for currency derivatives. These contracts are valued using the market approach 
based  on  observable  market  inputs.  This  analysis  reflects  the  contractual  terms  of  the  derivatives,  including  the  period  to 
maturity,  and  uses  observable  market-based  inputs,  including  spot  rates,  foreign  currency  forward  rates,  the  interest  rate 
curve of the domestic currency, and foreign currency volatility for the given currency pair.

Forward Contracts A substantial portion of the Company’s operations and revenues are international. As a result, changes in 
foreign  exchange  rates  can  create  substantial  foreign  exchange  gains  and  losses  from  the  revaluation  of  non-functional 
currency monetary assets and liabilities. 

Option Contracts A put option gives the purchaser of the option the right to sell, and the writer of the option the obligation 
to buy, the underlying security at any time during the option period. A call option gives the purchaser of the option the right 
to buy, and the writer of the option the obligation to sell, the underlying security at any time during the option period. The 
gain or loss on these non-designated derivative instruments is reflected in other income (expense) miscellaneous, net in the 
Company's consolidated statements of operations.

Interest Rate Swaps The Company’s objectives in using interest rate derivatives are to add stability to interest expense and to 
manage  its  exposure  to  interest  rate  movements.  To  accomplish  this  objective,  the  Company  primarily  uses  interest  rate 
swaps as part of its interest rate risk management strategy. Interest rate swaps designated as cash flow hedges involve the 
receipt of variable amounts from a counterparty in exchange for the Company making fixed-rate payments over the life of the 
agreements without exchange of the underlying notional amount.

Assets  and  Liabilities  Recorded  at  Carrying  Value  The  fair  value  of  the  Company’s  cash  and  cash  equivalents,  trade 
receivables and accounts payable approximate the carrying value due to the relative short maturity of these instruments.

Refer to Note 18: Fair Value of Assets and Liabilities for further details of assets and liabilities subject to fair value measurement.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
(in millions, except per share amounts)

Trade Receivables. The Company records the lifetime expected loss on uncollectible trade receivables based on historical loss 
experience as a percentage of sales and makes adjustments as necessary based current trends. The Company will also record 
periodic  adjustments  for  specific  customer  circumstances  and  changes  in  the  aging  of  accounts  receivable  balances.  After  all 
efforts at collection have been unsuccessful, the account is deemed uncollectible and is written off.

The following table summarizes the Company’s allowances for doubtful accounts:

Balance at January 1

Charged to costs and expenses
Charged to other accounts (1)
Deductions (2)

Balance at December 31

(1)

(2)

Net effects of foreign currency translation.
Uncollectible accounts written-off, net of recoveries.

2020

2019

2018

$ 

$ 

42.2  $ 

10.1 

(1.2)   

(13.6)   

37.5  $ 

58.2  $ 

5.2 

(0.9)   

(20.3)   

42.2  $ 

71.7 

22.8 

(4.1) 

(32.2) 

58.2 

Financing Receivables. The Company records the lifetime expected loss on uncollectible notes and finance lease receivables 
(collectively,  financing  receivables)  on  a  customer-by-customer  basis  and  evaluates  specific  customer  circumstances,  aging  of 
invoices, credit risk changes, payment patterns and historical loss experience with consideration given to current trends. After 
all efforts at collection have been unsuccessful, the account is deemed uncollectible and is written off. 

Inventories. The Company primarily values inventories using average or standard costing utilizing lower of cost or net realizable 
value.  The  Company  identifies  and  writes  down  its  excess  and  obsolete  inventories  to  net  realizable  value  based  on  usage 
forecasts, order volume and inventory aging. With the development of new products, the Company also rationalizes its product 
offerings and will write-down discontinued products to the lower of cost or net realizable value.

Deferred Revenue. Deferred revenue is recorded for any services billed to customers and not yet recognizable if the contract 
period has commenced or for the amount collected from customers in advance of the contract period commencing. In addition, 
deferred  revenue  is  recorded  for  products  and  other  deliverables  that  are  billed  to  and  collected  from  customers  prior  to 
revenue being recognizable.

Goodwill.  Goodwill  is  the  cost  in  excess  of  the  net  assets  of  acquired  businesses  (refer  to  Note  8:  Goodwill  and  Intangible 
Assets). The Company tests all existing goodwill at least annually for impairment on a reporting unit basis. The annual goodwill 
impairment test was performed as of October 31 for all periods presented.

The Company tests for interim impairment between annual tests if an event occurs or circumstances change that would more 
likely than not reduce the carrying value of a reporting unit below its reported amount. Each year, the Company may elect to 
perform a qualitative assessment to determine whether it is more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than 
its  carrying  value.  In  evaluating  whether  it  is  more  likely  than  not  the  fair  value  of  a  reporting  unit  is  less  than  its  carrying 
amount,  the  Company  considers  the  following  events  and  circumstances,  among  others,  if  applicable:  (a)  macroeconomic 
conditions  such  as  general  economic  conditions,  limitations  on  accessing  capital  or  other  developments  in  equity  and  credit 
markets;  (b)  industry  and  market  considerations  such  as  competition,  multiples  or  metrics  and  changes  in  the  market  for  the 
Company's products and services or regulatory and political environments; (c) cost factors such as raw materials, labor or other 
costs; (d) overall financial performance such as cash flows, actual and planned revenue and earnings compared with actual and 
projected results of relevant prior periods; (e) other relevant events such as changes in key personnel, strategy or customers; (f) 
changes  in  the  composition  of  a  reporting  unit's  assets  or  expected  sales  of  all  or  a  portion  of  a  reporting  unit;  and  (g)  any 
sustained decrease in share price. 

If the Company's qualitative assessment indicates that it is more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than 
its  carrying  value,  or  if  management  elects  to  perform  a  quantitative  assessment  of  goodwill,  an  impairment  test  is  used  to 
identify  potential  goodwill  impairment  and  measure  the  amount  of  any  impairment  loss  to  be  recognized.  The  Company 
compares the fair value of each reporting unit with its carrying value and recognizes an impairment charge for the amount by 
which  the  carrying  amount  exceeds  the  reporting  unit’s  fair  value.  The  fair  value  of  the  reporting  units  is  determined  based 
upon  a  combination  of  the  income  valuation  and  market  approach  in  valuation  methodology.  The  income  approach  uses 
discounted estimated future cash flows, whereas the market approach or guideline public company method utilizes market data 
of similar publicly traded companies. The fair value of the reporting unit is defined as the price that would be received to sell 
the net assets or transfer the net liabilities in an orderly transaction between market participants at the assessment date.

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FORM 10-K as of December 31, 2020
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
(in millions, except per share amounts)

The techniques used in the Company's qualitative assessment incorporate a number of assumptions that the Company believes 
to be reasonable and to reflect market conditions forecast at the assessment date. Assumptions in estimating future cash flows 
are subject to a high degree of judgment. The Company makes all efforts to forecast future cash flows as accurately as possible 
with the information available at the time the forecast is made. To this end, the Company evaluates the appropriateness of its 
assumptions as well as its overall forecasts by comparing projected results of upcoming years with actual results of preceding 
years  and  validating  that  differences  therein  are  reasonable.  Assumptions,  which  include  Level  3  inputs,  relate  to  revenue 
growth, material and operating costs, and discount rate. Changes in assumptions and estimates after the assessment date may 
lead to an outcome where impairment charges would be required in future periods. Specifically, actual results may vary from 
the  Company’s  forecasts  and  such  variations  may  be  material  and  unfavorable,  thereby  triggering  the  need  for  future 
impairment tests where the conclusions may differ in reflection of prevailing market conditions.

Contingencies. Liabilities for loss contingencies arising from claims, assessments, litigation, fines, penalties and other sources 
are recorded when it is probable that a liability has been incurred and the amount can be reasonably estimated. As additional 
information  becomes  available,  any  potential  liability  related  to  these  matters  is  assessed  and  the  estimates  are  revised,  if 
necessary. Legal costs incurred in connection with loss contingencies are expensed as incurred.

Pensions and Other Post-retirement Benefits. Annual net periodic expense and benefit liabilities under the Company’s defined 
benefit plans are determined on an actuarial basis. Assumptions used in the actuarial calculations have a significant impact on 
plan  obligations  and  expense.  The  Company  periodically  reviews  actual  experience  compared  with  the  more  significant 
assumptions used and make adjustments to the assumptions, if warranted. The healthcare trend rates are reviewed based upon 
the results of actual claims experience. The discount rate is determined by analyzing the average return of high-quality (i.e., AA-
rated)  fixed-income  investments  and  the  year-over-year  comparison  of  certain  widely  used  benchmark  indices  as  of  the 
measurement date. The expected long-term rate of return on plan assets is determined using the plans’ current asset allocation 
and  their  expected  rates  of  return  based  on  a  geometric  averaging  over  20  years.  The  rate  of  compensation  increase 
assumptions reflects the Company’s long-term actual experience and future and near-term outlook. Pension benefits are funded 
through  deposits  with  trustees  or  directly  by  the  plan  administrator.  Other  post-retirement  benefits  are  not  funded  and  the 
Company’s policy is to pay these benefits as they become due.

The  Company  recognizes  the  funded  status  of  each  of  its  plans  in  the  consolidated  balance  sheets.  Amortization  of 
unrecognized  net  gain  or  loss  resulting  from  experience  different  from  that  assumed  and  from  changes  in  assumptions 
(excluding asset gains and losses not yet reflected in market-related value) is included as a component of net periodic benefit 
cost for a year if, as of the beginning of the year, that unrecognized net gain or loss exceeds five percent of the greater of the 
projected  benefit  obligation  or  the  market-related  value  of  plan  assets.  If  amortization  is  required,  the  amortization  is  that 
excess  divided  by  the  average  remaining  service  period  of  participating  employees  expected  to  receive  benefits  under  the 
plan.

The  Company  records  a  curtailment  when  an  event  occurs  that  significantly  reduces  the  expected  years  of  future  service  or 
eliminates  the  accrual  of  defined  benefits  for  the  future  services  of  a  significant  number  of  employees.  A  curtailment  gain  is 
recorded when the employees who are entitled to the benefits terminate their employment; a curtailment loss is recorded when 
it  becomes  probable  a  loss  will  occur.  Upon  a  settlement,  the  Company  recognizes  the  proportionate  amount  of  the 
unamortized gains and losses if the cost of all settlements during the year exceeds the interest component of net periodic cost 
for the affected plan. 

Noncontrolling Interests and Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests. Noncontrolling interests represent the portion of profit or 
loss, net assets and comprehensive income that is not allocable to the Company. 

Noncontrolling  interests  with  redemption  features,  such  as  put  rights,  that  are  not  solely  within  the  Company’s  control  are 
considered redeemable noncontrolling interests. Redeemable noncontrolling interests are presented outside of equity on the 
Company's consolidated balance sheets. The balance of redeemable noncontrolling interests is reported at the greater of its 
carrying value or its maximum redemption value at each reporting date. Refer to Note 12: Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests 
for more information.

Related  Party  Transactions.  The  Company  has  certain  strategic  alliances  that  are  not  consolidated. The  Company's  strategic 
alliances  are  not  significant  subsidiaries  and  are  accounted  for  under  the  equity  method  of  investments.  The  Company  owns 
48.1 percent of Inspur (Suzhou) Financial Information Technology Co., Ltd (Inspur JV) and 43.6 percent of Aisino-Wincor Retail & 
Banking  Systems  (Shanghai)  Co.,  Ltd  (Aisino  JV)  as  of  December  31, 2020.  The  Company  engages  in  transactions  with  these 
entities  in  the  ordinary  course  of  business.  As  of  December  31,  2020,  the  Company  had  accounts  receivable  and  accounts 
payable balances with these affiliates of $4.8 and $35.9, respectively, which is included in trade receivables, less allowances for 
doubtful accounts and accounts payable, respectively, on the consolidated balance sheets. 

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FORM 10-K as of December 31, 2020
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
(in millions, except per share amounts)

In  September  2019,  the  Company's  minority  interest  in  Kony  was  sold  for  cash  proceeds  of  $21.3.  The  Company's  carrying 
value in Kony was $14.0, resulting in a gain of $7.3.

During the fourth quarter of 2018, the Company recorded a charge of $19.2 for its investment in its Aisino strategic alliance as a 
result  of  the  weakening  banking  market  in  China.  The  charge  was  included  in  equity  in  earnings  (loss)  of  unconsolidated 
subsidiaries, net in its consolidated statements of operations. 

Recently Adopted Accounting Guidance

In  August  2018,  the  Financial  Accounting  Standards  Board  (FASB)  issued  guidance  on  a  company's  accounting  for 
implementation  fees  paid  in  a  cloud  computing  service  contract  arrangement  that  addresses  which  implementation  costs  to 
capitalize  as  an  asset  and  which  costs  to  expense.  Capitalized  implementation  fees  are  to  be  expensed  over  the  term  of  the 
cloud computing arrangement, and the expense is required to be recognized in the same line item in the income statement as 
the  associated  hosting  service  expenses.  The  entity  is  also  required  to  present  the  capitalized  implementation  fees  on  the 
balance  sheet  in  the  same  line  item  as  it  would  present  a  prepayment  for  hosting  service  fees  associated  with  the  cloud 
computing arrangement. Cash payments for cloud computing arrangements (CCA) implementation costs are classified as cash 
outflows from operating activities. The Company adopted this guidance using a prospective transition method. The Company 
has capitalized $27.1 of implementation fees in 2020 related to its upcoming ERP conversion to the Other assets caption on the 
consolidated balance sheet. The related payments are categorized as operating cash flows.

The effects of the adoption of the ASUs listed below did not significantly impact the Company's financial statements:

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FORM 10-K as of December 31, 2020
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
(in millions, except per share amounts)

Standards Adopted
ASU 2018-13, Fair Value 
Measurement (Topic 820): 
Disclosure Framework-
Changes to the Disclosure 
Requirements for Fair 
Value Measurement

ASU 2018-18, 
Collaborative 
Arrangements (Topic 808): 
Clarifying the Interaction 
between Topic 808 and 
Topic 606

Description
This Accounting Standard Update (ASU) is designed to improve the effectiveness of 
disclosures by removing, modifying and adding disclosures related to fair value 
measurements. The adoption of this ASU did not have a significant impact on the 
Company's consolidated financial statements.

Effective
Date
January 1, 
2020

The amendments in this ASU provide guidance on whether certain transactions 
between collaborative arrangement participants should be accounted for under 
Topic 606. The adoption of this ASU did not have a significant impact on the 
Company's consolidated financial statements.

January 1, 
2020

ASU 2016-13, Financial 
Instruments-Credit Losses 
(Topic 326): Measurement 
of Credit Losses on 
Financial Instruments

The amendments in this ASU replace the incurred loss impairment methodology 
with the current expected credit loss methodology. This will change the 
measurement of credit losses on financial instruments and the timing of when such 
losses are recorded. The adoption of this ASU did not have a significant impact on 
the Company's consolidated financial statements.

ASU 2019-01, Leases 
(Topic 842): Codification 
Improvements

This ASU is intended to clarify the Accounting Standard Codification (ASC) more 
generally and/or to correct unintended application of guidance. The amendments 
in this ASU include three Issues: Determining the fair value of the underlying asset 
by lessors that are not manufacturers or dealers (Issue 1) Presentation on the 
statement of cash flows—sales-type and direct financing leases (Issue 2) and 
Transition disclosures related to Topic 250, Accounting Changes and Error 
Corrections (Issue 3). The adoption of this ASU did not have a significant impact on 
the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

ASU 2019-04, Codification 
Improvements to Topic 
326, Financial 
Instruments-Credit Losses, 
Topic 815, Derivatives 
and Hedging, and Topic 
825, Financial Instruments

This ASU is designed to clarify, correct, and improve various aspects of the 
guidance in the following ASUs related to financial instruments: ASU 2016-01 - 
Financial Instruments - Overall (Subtopic 825-10) Recognition and Measurement of 
Financial Assets and Liabilities; ASU 2016-13 - Financial Instruments - Credit Losses 
(Topic 326) Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments; and ASU 
2017-12 - Derivatives and Hedging (Topic 815): Targeted Improvements for 
Hedging Activities. The adoption of this ASU did not have a significant impact on 
the Company's consolidated financial statements.

January 1, 
2020

January 1, 
2020

January 1, 
2020

Securities and Exchange 
Commission (SEC) 
Adopting Release No. 
33-10762, Financial 
Disclosures about 
Guarantors and Issuers of 
Guaranteed Securities and
Affiliates Whose Securities 
Collateralize a Registrant’s 
Securities 

On March 2, 2020, the SEC issued a final rule that amended the disclosure 
requirements related to certain registered securities under SEC Regulation S-X, 
Rule 3-10, which required separate financial statements for subsidiary issuers and 
guarantors of registered debt securities unless certain exceptions are met. The final 
rule replaces the previous requirement under Rule 3-10 to provide consolidating 
financial information in the registrant’s financial statements with a requirement to 
provide alternative financial disclosures. As a result, we have excluded the footnote 
disclosures required under the previous Rule 3-10, and applied the final rule by 
including the summarized financial information and qualitative disclosures in Part II - 
Item 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of 
Operations of this Annual Report on Form 10-K.

January 4, 
2021 (early 
adopted 
beginning 
in the 
period 
ended 
September 
30, 2020)

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FORM 10-K as of December 31, 2020
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
(in millions, except per share amounts)

Recently Issued Accounting Guidance

The following ASUs were recently issued by the FASB, which could significantly impact the Company's financial statements:

Standards Pending 
Adoption
ASU 2018-14, 
Compensation - 
Retirement Benefits - 
Defined Benefit Plans - 
General Subtopic 715-20 
- Disclosure Framework - 
Changes to the 
Disclosure Requirements 
for Defined Benefit Plans
ASU 2019-10 Financial 
Instruments - Credit 
Losses (Topic 326), 
Derivatives and Hedging 
(Topic 815) and Leases 
(Topic 842) -Effective 
Dates

ASU 2019-12 - Income 
Taxes (Topic 740) - 
Simplifying the 
Accounting for Income 
Taxes

ASU 2020-08 
Codification 
Improvements to 
Subtopic 310-20, 
Receivables -
Nonrefundable Fees and 
Other Costs

ASU 2020-01 
Investments - Equity 
Securities (Topic 321), 
Investments - Equity 
Method and Joint 
Ventures (Topic 323), and 
Derivatives and Hedging 
(Topic 815) - Clarifying 
Interactions between 
Topic 321, Topic 323, 
and Topic 815

ASU 2020-04 Reference 
Rate Reform (Topic 848) - 
Facilitation of the Effects 
of Reference Rate Reform 
on Financial Reporting

Description
The standard is designed to 
improve the effectiveness of 
disclosures by removing and 
adding disclosures related to 
defined benefit plans. 

Effective/
Adoption 
Date
January 1, 
2021

Anticipated Impact
The Company is currently assessing the impact 
this ASU will have on its consolidated financial 
statements. The ASU allows for early adoption 
in any year end after issuance of the update. 

The standard modifies timing of 
adopting certain ASUs based on 
feedback obtained from 
stakeholders regarding the 
challenges of adopting.

Varies 
based on 
ASUs 
within 
2019-10

The Company is currently assessing the impact 
this ASU will have on its consolidated financial 
statements. 

The standard simplify the 
accounting for income taxes by 
removing certain exceptions to 
the general principals in Topic 
740, Income Taxes and improves 
consistent application or and 
simplify GAAP for other areas of 
Topic 740 by clarifying and 
amending existing guidance.
The standard is designed to clarify 
that an entity should reevaluate 
whether a callable debt security is 
within scope of paragraph 
310-20-35-33 for each reporting 
period.

The standard provides clarification 
on the interaction of accounting 
standards for equity securities 
(Topic 321), equity method 
investments (Topic 323) and 
derivatives (Topic 815).

January 1, 
2021

The Company is currently assessing the impact 
this ASU will have on its consolidated financial 
statements. The ASU allows for early adoption 
in any year end after issuance of the update. 

January 1, 
2021

The Company is currently assessing the impact 
this ASU will have on its consolidated financial 
statements. The ASU allows for early adoption 
in any year end after issuance of the update.

January 1, 
2021

The Company is currently assessing the impact 
this ASU will have on its consolidated financial 
statements. The ASU allows for early adoption 
in any year end after issuance of the update.

The standard provides optional 
expedients and exceptions for 
applying GAAP to contracts, 
hedges and other transaction that 
will be impacted by reference rate 
reform.

March 12, 
2020 
through 
December 
31, 2022

The Company is currently assessing the impact 
this ASU will have on its consolidated financial 
statements. The ASU allows for early adoption 
in any year end after issuance of the update.

ASU 2020-10 
Codification 
Improvements

The standard is designed to 
improve consistency of the 
presentation of the financial 
statements and various 
disclosures. 

January 1, 
2021

The Company is currently assessing the impact 
this ASU will have on its consolidated financial 
statements. The ASU allows for early adoption 
in any year end after issuance of the update.

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FORM 10-K as of December 31, 2020
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
(in millions, except per share amounts)

NOTE 2: EARNINGS (LOSS) PER SHARE

Basic earnings (loss) per share is based on the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding. Diluted earnings (loss) 
per  share  includes  the  dilutive  effect  of  potential  common  shares  outstanding.  Under  the  two-class  method  of  computing 
earnings (loss) per share, non-vested share-based payment awards that contain rights to receive non-forfeitable dividends are 
considered  participating  securities.  The  Company’s  participating  securities  include  restricted  stock  units  (RSUs),  director 
deferred shares and shares that were vested but deferred by employees. The Company calculated basic and diluted earnings 
(loss)  per  share  under  both  the  treasury  stock  method  and  the  two-class  method.  For  the  years  presented  there  were  no 
differences in the earnings (loss) per share amounts calculated using the two methods. Accordingly, the treasury stock method 
is  disclosed  below;  however,  the  weighted-average  number  of  shares  used  in  the  computation  of  diluted  earnings  (loss)  per 
share are excluded due to the Company's net loss.

The  following table  represents  amounts  used  in  computing earnings  (loss)  per  share  and  the  effect  on  the  weighted-average 
number of shares of dilutive potential common shares for the years ended December 31:

Numerator

Income (loss) used in basic and diluted loss per share

Net loss 

2020

2019

2018

$ 

(267.8)  $ 

(344.6)  $ 

(528.7) 

Net income (loss) income attributable to noncontrolling interests

1.3 

(3.3)   

2.7 

Net loss attributable to Diebold Nixdorf, Incorporated

$ 

(269.1)  $ 

(341.3)  $ 

(531.4) 

Denominator

Weighted-average number of common shares used in basic and diluted earnings (loss) 
per share (1)

77.6 

76.7 

76.0 

Net loss attributable to Diebold Nixdorf, Incorporated

Basic and diluted loss per share
Anti-dilutive shares

$ 

(3.47)  $ 

(4.45)  $ 

(6.99) 

Anti-dilutive shares not used in calculating diluted weighted-average shares

2.4 

3.2 

4.5 

(1)

Incremental shares of 1.2, 1.6 and 0.7 were excluded from the computation of diluted loss per share for the years ended December 31, 
2020, 2019 and 2018, respectively, because their effect is anti-dilutive due to the loss from operations.

NOTE 3: SHARE-BASED COMPENSATION AND EQUITY

Dividends. Dividends per share were $0.10 for the year ended December 31, 2018. In May 2018, the Company announced its 
decision to reallocate future dividend funds towards debt reduction and other capital resource needs. The Company did not 
pay any dividends in 2019 or 2020. 

Share-Based Compensation Cost. The Company recognizes costs resulting from all share-based payment transactions based on 
the  fair  value  of  the  award  as  of  the  grant  date.  Awards  are  valued  at  fair  value  and  compensation  cost  is  recognized  on  a 
straight-line basis over the requisite periods of each award. To cover the exercise and/or vesting of its share-based payments, 
the Company generally issues new shares from its authorized, unissued share pool. The number of common shares that may be 
issued pursuant to the 2017 Equity and Performance Incentive Plan (the 2017 Plan) was 11.0, of which 4.9 shares were available 
for issuance at December 31, 2020. 

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FORM 10-K as of December 31, 2020
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
(in millions, except per share amounts)

The  following  table  summarizes  the  components  of  the  Company’s  employee  and  non-employee  directors  share-based 
compensation programs recognized as selling and administrative expense for the years ended December 31:

2020

2019

2018

Stock options

Pre-tax compensation expense

Tax benefit

Stock option expense, net of tax

RSU's

Pre-tax compensation expense

Tax benefit

RSU expense, net of tax

Performance shares

Pre-tax compensation expense

Tax benefit

Performance share expense, net of tax

Total share-based compensation

Pre-tax compensation expense

Tax benefit

Total share-based compensation, net of tax

$ 

$ 

$ 

$ 

$ 

$ 

$ 

$ 

1.7  $ 

(0.5)   

1.2  $ 

8.9  $ 

(2.2)   

6.7  $ 

4.3  $ 

(1.0)   

3.3  $ 

14.9  $ 

(3.7)   

11.2  $ 

1.5  $ 

(0.2)   

1.3  $ 

11.6  $ 

(2.5)   

9.1  $ 

10.9  $ 

(2.9)   

8.0  $ 

24.0  $ 

(5.6)   

18.4  $ 

2.8 

(0.6) 

2.2 

19.8 

(4.3) 

15.5 

14.0 

(3.3) 

10.7 

36.6 

(8.2) 

28.4 

The  following  table  summarizes  information  related  to  unrecognized  share-based  compensation  costs  as  of  December  31, 
2020:

Stock options

RSUs

Performance shares

SHARE-BASED COMPENSATION AWARDS

Unrecognized 
Cost

Weighted-
Average Period

$ 

$ 

2.4 

8.2 

0.1 

10.7 

(years)

1.4

1.3

1.0

Stock  options,  RSUs  and  performance  shares  have  been  issued  to  officers  and  other  management  employees  under  the 
Company’s Amended and Restated 1991 Equity and Performance Incentive Plan (as amended and restated as of February 12, 
2014)  (the  1991  Plan)  and  the  2017  Plan.  Certain  awards  have  accelerated  vesting  clauses  upon  retirement,  which  results  in 
either immediate or accelerated expense.

Stock Options

Stock  options  generally  vest  after  a  period  of one  year  to  three  years  and  have  a  term  of  ten  years  from  the  issuance  date. 
Option exercise prices typically equal the closing price of the Company’s common shares on the date of grant. The estimated 
fair value of the options granted was calculated using a Black-Scholes option pricing model using the following assumptions:

Expected life (in years)

Weighted-average volatility

Risk-free interest rate

Expected dividend yield

2020

2019

2018

5

 64 %

3

 62 %

3

 36 %

0.49-1.47%

2.32-2.58%

2.39-2.42%

 — %

 — %

 2.24 %

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FORM 10-K as of December 31, 2020
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
(in millions, except per share amounts)

The  Company  uses  historical  data  to  estimate  the  expected  life  within  the  valuation  model.  Expected  volatility  is  based  on 
historical volatility of the price of the Company’s common shares over the expected life of the equity instrument. The risk-free 
rate  of  interest  is  based  on  a  zero-coupon  U.S.  government  instrument  over  the  expected  life  of  the  equity  instrument.  The 
expected dividend yield is based on actual dividends paid per share and the price of the Company’s common shares. 

Options outstanding and exercisable as of December 31, 2020 and changes during the year ended were as follows:

Number of 
Shares

Weighted-
Average Exercise 
Price

Weighted-
Average 
Remaining 
Contractual Term

(per share)

(in years)

Aggregate 
Intrinsic Value (1)

Outstanding at January 1, 2020

Expired or forfeited

Granted

Outstanding at December 31, 2020

Options exercisable at December 31, 2020

2.4  $ 

(0.1)  $ 

0.4  $ 

2.7  $ 

1.4  $ 

14.89 

31.74 

12.54 

14.30 

19.66 

7

6

$ 

$ 

2.3 

4.8 

(1)

The aggregate intrinsic value represents the total pre-tax intrinsic value (the difference between the Company’s closing share price on the 
last trading day of the year in 2020 and the exercise price, multiplied by the number of “in-the-money” options) that would have been 
received by the option holders had all option holders exercised their options on December 31, 2020. The amount of aggregate intrinsic 
value will change based on the fair market value of the Company’s common shares.

The aggregate intrinsic value of options exercised was minimal for the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019 and 2018. The 
weighted-average, grant-date fair value of stock options granted for the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019 and 2018 was 
$6.05, $2.00 and $4.21, respectively. 

Restricted Stock Units

Each RSU provides for the issuance of one common share of the Company at no cost to the holder and are granted to both 
employees and non-employee directors. RSUs either cliff vest after one year or vest per annum over a three-year period. Non-
vested employee RSUs are forfeited upon termination unless the Board of Directors determines otherwise. 

Non-vested RSUs outstanding as of December 31, 2020 and changes during the year ended were as follows:

Non-vested at January 1, 2020

Forfeited

Vested

Granted

Non-vested at December 31, 2020

Number of 
Shares

Weighted-
Average 
Grant-Date 
Fair Value

2.2  $ 

(0.1)  $ 

(1.1)  $ 

0.9  $ 

1.9  $ 

9.99 

13.18 

12.55 

10.64 

8.83 

The  weighted-average  grant-date  fair  value  of  RSUs  granted  for  the  years  ended  December  31,  2020,  2019  and  2018  was 
$10.64, $5.05 and $17.34, respectively. The total fair value of RSUs vested during the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019 
and 2018 was $12.7, $14.4 and $18.9, respectively.

Performance Shares

In previous years, performance shares were granted to employees and vest based on the achievement of certain performance 
objectives, as determined by the Board of Directors. The estimated fair value of certain performance shares granted with a total 
shareholder  return  component  was  calculated  using  the  Monte  Carlo  method.  Each  performance  share  earned  entitles  the 
holder  to  one  common  share  of  the  Company.  The  Company's  performance  shares  include  performance  objectives  that  are 
assessed after a period of three years as well as performance objectives that are assessed annually over a period of three years. 
No shares are vested unless certain performance threshold objectives are met.

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FORM 10-K as of December 31, 2020
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
(in millions, except per share amounts)

Non-vested performance shares outstanding as of December 31, 2020 and changes during the year ended were as follows:

Non-vested at January 1, 2020 (1)

Forfeited

Vested

Granted

Non-vested at December 31, 2020

Number of 
Shares

Weighted-
Average 
Grant-Date 
Fair Value

0.9  $ 

(0.7)  $ 

(0.1)  $ 

—  $ 

0.1  $ 

22.31 

21.98 

26.60 

— 

9.90 

(1) Non-vested performance shares are based on a maximum potential payout. Actual shares vested at the end of the performance period may 
be less than the maximum potential payout level depending on achievement of the performance objectives, as determined by the Board of 
Directors.

No performance shares were granted in 2020. The weighted-average grant-date fair value of performance shares granted for 
the years ended December 31, 2019 and 2018 was $9.90 and $22.65, respectively. The total fair value of performance shares 
vested during the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019 and 2018 was $1.2, $6.0 and $5.5, respectively.

Liability Awards

In addition to the equity awards described above, the Company has certain performance and service based awards that will be 
settled in cash and are accounted for as liabilities. The total compensation expense for these awards was $21.4 and $9.5 for the 
years ended December 31, 2020 and 2019, respectively. These awards vest ratably over a three-year period.

NOTE 4: INCOME TAXES

The following table presents components of loss from operations before taxes for the years ended December 31:

Domestic

Foreign

Total

2020

2019

2018

$ 

$ 

(293.8)  $ 

(249.6)  $ 

24.3 

20.7 

(269.5)  $ 

(228.9)  $ 

(300.9) 

(177.4) 

(478.3) 

The following table presents the components of income tax (benefit) expense for the years ended December 31:

Current

U.S. federal

Foreign

State and local

Total current

Deferred

U.S. federal

Foreign

State and local

Total deferred

2020

2019

2018

$ 

3.5  $ 

0.7  $ 

14.6 

0.4 

18.5 

7.1 

(22.6)   

(4.0)   

(19.5)   

36.1 

1.5 

38.3 

78.1 

(11.7)   

12.0 

78.4 

Income tax expense (benefit) 

$ 

(1.0)  $ 

116.7  $ 

0.8 

49.0 

1.9 

51.7 

4.6 

(19.8) 

0.7 

(14.5) 

37.2 

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FORM 10-K as of December 31, 2020
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
(in millions, except per share amounts)

Income tax expense (benefit) attributable to loss from operations before taxes differed from the amounts computed by applying 
the U.S. federal income tax rate of 21 percent to pre-tax loss from operations. The following table presents these differences for 
the years ended December 31:

2020

2019

2018

$ 

(56.6)  $ 

(48.1)  $ 

(100.5) 

Statutory tax benefit

State and local taxes (net of federal tax benefit)

Brazil non-taxable incentive

Valuation allowances

Barbados loan restructuring

Netherlands liquidation deferred tax

Goodwill impairment

Foreign tax rate differential

Tax on unremitted foreign earnings

Change to uncertain tax positions

Tax Act - rate impact on deferred tax balance

U.S. taxed foreign income

Business tax credits

Non-deductible (non-taxable) items

Termination of company owned life insurance

Return to provision

Withholding tax and other taxes

Other

(3.6)   

(5.2)   

32.5 

— 

— 

— 

(6.1)   

1.8 

(23.9)   

— 

8.7 

— 

12.2 

35.1 

(9.6)   

4.6 

9.1 

(3.8)   

(5.8)   

46.2 

83.1 

5.9 

— 

(1.4)   

8.9 

4.0 

— 

10.5 

— 

18.0 

— 

(2.6)   

6.8 

(5.0)   

1.5 

(3.8) 

80.6 

— 

— 

34.0 

(33.7) 

4.9 

3.1 

(2.5) 

32.6 

(1.1) 

18.9 

— 

1.6 

1.7 

(0.1) 

37.2 

Income tax expense (benefit) 

$ 

(1.0)  $ 

116.7  $ 

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FORM 10-K as of December 31, 2020
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
(in millions, except per share amounts)

The effective tax rate for 2020 was 0.4 percent. Tax expense items contributing to the difference from the U.S. federal income 
tax rate included U.S. tax on foreign income, valuation allowances related to certain foreign and U.S. tax attributes for which 
realization does not meet the more likely than not criteria, non-deductible expenses and the tax effects of terminating certain 
COLI policies. These items were partially offset by tax credits, benefits related to settling certain open tax years in Germany and 
the U.S., changes to uncertain tax position accruals and benefit related to regulations issued in 2020 related to US tax reform.

The  US  Tax  Cuts  and  Jobs  Act  (the  Tax  Act)  was  enacted  on  December  22,  2017.  The  Tax  Act  reduced  the  U.S.  federal 
corporate income tax rate from 35 percent to 21 percent, required companies to pay a one-time transition tax on earnings for 
certain  foreign  subsidiaries  and  created  new  taxes  on  certain  foreign  sourced  earnings.  The  Company  accounted  for  the 
estimated impacts of the Tax Act in the year of enactment and finalized its accounting, as required under SAB 118, during 2018. 
During  2020,  further  regulations  were  issued  in  connection  with  certain  provisions  of  the  Tax  Act  related  to  taxes  on  foreign 
sourced earnings, with retroactive effect to 2018 and 2019. The Company calculated and recorded a benefit related to these 
regulatory changes of $9.1 and will amend its 2018 and 2019 returns accordingly. 

The  effective  tax  rate  for  2019  was  (51.0)  percent  and  was  primarily  due  to  the  U.S.  taxed  foreign  income,  including  GILTI, 
valuation  allowances  recorded  on  certain  foreign  and  state  jurisdictions,  U.S.  foreign  tax  credits  that  management  concluded 
did not meet the more likely than not criteria for realization and the tax effects related to the Barbados structure collapse. The 
Company’s collapse of its Barbados structure to meet the covenant requirements under its credit agreement resulted in a net 
tax expense of $46.3 inclusive of the offsetting valuation allowance release relating to the Company’s nondeductible interest 
expense that was carried forward from December 31, 2018.

The  effective  tax  rate  for  2018  was  (7.8)  percent  on  the  overall  loss  from  operations  and  was  primarily  due  to  a  goodwill 
impairment  charge,  the  impact  of  the  Tax  Act,  valuation  allowances  on  interest  expense  carryforward  attributes  and  certain 
foreign and state credits. 2018 tax expense reflects the reduction of the U.S. federal corporate income tax rate from 35 percent 
to 21 percent, refinement of the impacts of the Tax Act estimated under SAB 118, goodwill impairment charge, which for tax 
purposes is primarily nondeductible and the business interest deduction limitation. In addition, the overall effective tax rate is 
impacted  by  the  jurisdictional  income  (loss)  and  varying  respective  statutory  rates  which  is  reflected  in  the  foreign  tax  rate 
differential caption of the rate reconciliation.

The  Company  recognizes  the  benefit  of  tax  positions  taken  or  expected  to  be  taken  in  its  tax  returns  in  the  consolidated 
financial  statements  when  it  is  more  likely  than  not  that  the  position  will  be  sustained  upon  examination  by  authorities. 
Recognized  tax  positions  are  measured  at  the  largest  amount  of  benefit  that  is  more  likely  than  not  of  being  realized  upon 
settlement.

Details of the unrecognized tax benefits are as follows: 

Balance at January 1

Increases (decreases) related to prior year tax positions, net

Increases related to current year tax positions

Settlements

Reductions due to lapse of applicable statute of limitations

2020

2019

2018

$ 

50.9  $ 

49.5  $ 

0.9 

— 

(7.7)   

(7.3)   

5.1 

4.4 

(5.5)   

(2.6)   

Balance at December 31

$ 

36.8  $ 

50.9  $ 

48.4 

(1.5) 

4.8 

(1.5) 

(0.7) 

49.5 

The entire amount of unrecognized tax benefits, if recognized, would affect the Company’s effective tax rate.

The  Company  classifies  interest  expense  and  penalties  related  to  the  underpayment  of  income  taxes  in  the  consolidated 
financial  statements  as  income  tax  expense.  As  of  December  31,  2020  and  2019,  accrued  interest  and  penalties  related  to 
unrecognized tax benefits totaled $3.7 and $8.5, respectively.

Within the next 12 months, it is reasonably possible that we could decrease our unrecognized tax benefits by an estimate of up 
to $15, primarily as a result of a foreign tax examination resolution.

During  2020,  the  Company  concluded  the  Internal  Revenue  Service  (IRS)  audit  for  the  tax  year  ended  December  31,  2016. 
There  are  no  other  outstanding  audits  by  the  IRS  and  all  U.S.  federal  tax  years  prior  to  2016  are  closed  by  statute.  The 
Company  is  subject  to  tax  examination  in  various  U.S.  state  jurisdictions  for  tax  years  2010  to  the  present.  In  addition,  the 
Company is subject to a German tax audit for tax years 2016-2017 and other various foreign jurisdictions for tax years 2011 to 
the present.

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FORM 10-K as of December 31, 2020
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
(in millions, except per share amounts)

Deferred income taxes reflect the net tax effects of temporary differences between the carrying amount of assets and liabilities 
for financial reporting purposes and the amounts used for income tax purposes. Significant components of the Company's 
deferred tax assets and liabilities at December 31 are as follows:

Deferred tax assets

Accrued expenses

Warranty accrual

Deferred compensation

Allowances for doubtful accounts

Inventories

Deferred revenue

Pensions, post-retirement and other benefits

Tax credits

Net operating loss carryforwards

Capital loss carryforwards

State deferred taxes

Lease liability

Other

Valuation allowances

Net deferred tax assets

Deferred tax liabilities

Property, plant and equipment, net

Goodwill and intangible assets

Undistributed earnings

Right-of-use assets

Net deferred tax liabilities

Net deferred tax (liability) asset

2020

2019

$ 

40.7  $ 

6.5 

6.8 

4.8 

17.6 

14.0 

71.2 

66.0 

175.6 

0.4 

10.9 

28.4 

5.0 

447.9 

(229.5)   

218.4  $ 

15.9  $ 

145.9 

32.7 

29.8 

224.3 

$ 

$ 

$ 

(5.9)  $ 

12.4 

8.7 

9.8 

5.4 

12.7 

18.3 

69.1 

65.1 

197.1 

3.1 

8.8 

32.8 

17.3 

460.6 

(217.7) 

242.9 

26.9 

154.1 

30.0 

32.5 

243.5 

(0.6) 

Deferred income taxes reported in the consolidated balance sheets as of December 31 are as follows:

Deferred income taxes - assets

Deferred income taxes - liabilities

Net deferred tax assets classified as held-for-sale

Net deferred tax (liabilities) assets

2020

2019

$ 

$ 

97.5  $ 

(103.4)   

— 

(5.9)  $ 

120.8 

(134.5) 

13.1 

(0.6) 

As  of  December  31,  2020,  the  Company  had  domestic  and  international  net  operating  loss  (NOL)  carryforwards  of $1,003.3, 
resulting in an NOL deferred tax asset of $175.6. Of these NOL carryforwards, $601.0 expire at various times between 2021 and 
2040 and $402.3 do not expire. At December 31, 2020, the Company had a domestic foreign tax credit carryforward resulting 
in a deferred tax asset of $61.2 that will expire between 2021 and 2029 and a general business credit carryforward resulting in a 
deferred tax asset of $4.9 that will expire between 2035 and 2039. The Company has a full valuation allowance on the domestic 
foreign tax credit carryforward.

The Company recorded a valuation allowance to reflect the estimated amount of certain U.S., foreign and state deferred tax 
assets  that,  more  likely  than  not,  will  not  be  realized.  The  net  change  in  total  valuation  allowance  for  the  years  ended 
December  31,  2020  and  2019  was  an  increase  of  $11.8  and  $42.3,  respectively.  The  2020  valuation  allowance  increase  was 
driven  primarily  by  an  increase  to  nondeductible  business  interest  expense  carryforwards  in  excess  of  amounts  that  are 
expected to be utilized on a more likely than not basis, as well as foreign net operating loss activity offset by utilization of U.S. 

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FORM 10-K as of December 31, 2020
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
(in millions, except per share amounts)

foreign tax credits. Of the total 2020 net increase of $11.8, the Company recorded $32.5 to tax expense, ($10.7) was recorded 
to shareholder’s equity and ($10.0) was reversed against expired attributes.

For the years ended December 31, 2020 and 2019, provisions were made for foreign withholding taxes and estimated foreign 
income taxes which may be incurred upon the remittance of certain undistributed earnings in foreign subsidiaries and foreign 
unconsolidated affiliates. Provisions have not been made for income taxes on $531.1 of undistributed earnings at December 31, 
2020  in  foreign  subsidiaries  and  corporate  joint  ventures  that  were  deemed  permanently  reinvested.  Determination  of  the 
amount  of  unrecognized  deferred  income  tax  liabilities  on  these  earnings  is  not  practicable  because  such  liability,  if  any, 
depends on certain circumstances existing if and when remittance occurs. A deferred tax liability will be recognized if and when 
the Company no longer plans to permanently reinvest these undistributed earnings.

The Company’s undistributed earnings in foreign subsidiaries that are deemed permanently reinvested decreased compared to 
the prior year amount and was primarily impacted by current year income and restructuring initiatives.

NOTE 5: INVENTORIES

The following table summarizes the major classes of inventories as of December 31: 

Finished goods

Service parts

Raw materials and work in process

Total inventories

NOTE 6: PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT

2020

2019

$ 

$ 

204.7  $ 

169.0 

124.5 

498.2  $ 

166.6 

175.4 

124.5 

466.5 

The  following  is  a  summary  of  property,  plant  and  equipment,  at  cost  less  accumulated  depreciation  and amortization  as  of 
December 31:

Land and land improvements

Buildings and building improvements

Machinery, tools and equipment
Leasehold improvements (2)

Computer equipment

Computer software

Furniture and fixtures

Tooling

Construction in progress

Estimated Useful 
Life
(years)

(1)

15-30

 5-12

10

3

 5-10

 5-8

 3-5

2020

2019

$ 

13.1  $ 

90.9 

95.4 

22.3 

138.0 

140.5 

61.2 

144.7 

7.5 

Total property plant and equipment, at cost

Less accumulated depreciation and amortization

Total property plant and equipment, net

$ 

$ 

713.6  $ 

536.1 

177.5  $ 

(1)

(2)

Estimated useful life for land and land improvements is perpetual and 15 years, respectively.
The estimated useful life for leasehold improvements is the lesser of 10 years or the term of the lease. 

15.3 

115.8 

99.3 

25.5 

148.7 

143.5 

67.6 

137.7 

5.0 

758.4 

526.9 

231.5 

During  2020,  2019  and  2018,  depreciation  expense,  computed  on  a  straight-line  basis  over  the  estimated  useful  lives  of  the 
related assets, was $73.7, $82.2 and $94.5, respectively. 

In the fourth quarter of 2020, the Company sold its Corporate Headquarters in North Canton, Ohio for proceeds of $7.2, which 
resulted in a gain on sale of $0.6.

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FORM 10-K as of December 31, 2020
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
(in millions, except per share amounts)

NOTE 7: INVESTMENTS AND FINANCE LEASE RECEIVABLES

The  Company’s  investments,  primarily  in  Brazil,  consist  of  certificates  of  deposit  that  are  classified  as  available-for-sale  and 
stated at fair value based upon quoted market prices. Unrealized gains and losses are recorded in AOCI. Realized gains and 
losses are recognized in investment income and are determined using the specific identification method. 

The Company has deferred compensation plans that enable certain employees to defer receipt of a portion of their cash, 401(k) 
or share-based compensation and non-employee directors to defer receipt of director fees at the participants’ discretion. For 
deferred cash-based compensation, the Company established rabbi trusts (refer to Note 15: Benefit Plans), which are recorded 
at fair value of the underlying securities within securities and other investments. The related deferred compensation liability is 
recorded at fair value within other long-term liabilities. Realized and unrealized gains and losses on marketable securities in the 
rabbi trusts are recognized in interest income. 

The Company’s investments consist of the following:

As of December 31, 2020

Short-term investments

Certificates of deposit

Long-term investments

Assets held in a rabbi trust

As of December 31, 2019

Short-term investments

Certificates of deposit

Long-term investments:

Assets held in a rabbi trust

Cost Basis

Unrealized Gain

Fair Value

$ 

$ 

$ 

$ 

37.2  $ 

—  $ 

37.2 

5.2  $ 

1.4  $ 

6.6 

10.0  $ 

—  $ 

10.0 

5.5  $ 

0.7  $ 

6.2 

Securities  and  other  investments  also  included  a  cash  surrender  value  of  insurance  contracts  of  $3.7  and  $15.2  as  of 
December 31, 2020 and 2019, respectively. During the second quarter of 2020, the Company surrendered several of its COLI 
plans. As a result, the Company received proceeds of $15.6 during the year ended December 31, 2020 from the closure of its 
plans. The Company recorded a gain of $7.2 during the year ended December 31, 2020 and recorded this to Miscellaneous, 
net within Other income (expense) on the Consolidated Statement of Operations.

The Company provides financing arrangements to customers purchasing its products. These financing arrangements are largely 
classified  and  accounted  for  as  sales-type  leases.  The  Company  records  interest  income  and  any  fees  or  costs  related  to 
financing receivables using the effective interest method over the term of the lease or loan.

Future minimum payments due from customers under finance lease receivables as of December 31, 2020 are as follows:

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

Thereafter

$ 

14.5 

8.6 

6.3 

5.7 

5.3 

3.6 

$ 

44.0 

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FORM 10-K as of December 31, 2020
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
(in millions, except per share amounts)

The following table presents the components of finance lease receivables as of December 31:

Gross minimum lease receivable

Allowance for credit losses

Estimated unguaranteed residual values

Less:

Unearned interest income

Unearned residuals

Total

2020

2019

$ 

$ 

44.0  $ 

(0.2)   

0.2 

44.0 

(1.5)   

— 

(1.5)   

42.5  $ 

41.8 

(0.3) 

0.2 

41.7 

(2.8) 

— 

(2.8) 

38.9 

The  Company's  combined  allowance  for  finance  receivables  and  notes  receivables  was  minimal  for  the  years  ended 
December  31,  2020  and  2019,  respectively.  As  of  December  31,  2020,  finance  leases  and  notes  receivables  individually 
evaluated  for  impairment  were  $42.5  and  $3.5,  respectively,  with  no  provision  recorded.  As  of  December  31,  2019,  finance 
leases  and  notes  receivables  individually  evaluated  for  impairment  were  $38.9  and  $4.9,  respectively,  with  no  provision 
recorded. As of December 31, 2020 and 2019, the recorded investment in past-due financing receivables was minimal and no 
recorded investment in finance receivables was past due 90 days or more and still accruing interest.

The following table presents finance lease receivables sold by the Company for the years ended December 31:

Finance lease receivables sold

NOTE 8: GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS

2020

2019

2018

$ 

5.0  $ 

2.7  $ 

11.1 

The  Company’s  three  reportable  operating  segments  are  Eurasia  Banking,  Americas  Banking  and  Retail.  The  changes  in 
carrying amounts of goodwill within the Company's segments are summarized as follows:

Goodwill

Accumulated impairment losses

Balance at January 1, 2019

Divestitures

Currency translation adjustment

Goodwill

Accumulated impairment losses

Balance at December 31, 2019

Divestitures

Transferred to assets held for sale

Currency translation adjustment

Goodwill

Accumulated impairment losses

Balance at December 31, 2020

Eurasia 
Banking

Americas 
Banking

Retail

Total

$ 

$ 

$ 

$ 

$ 

$ 

598.6  $ 

437.3  $ 

233.2  $ 

1,269.1 

(291.7)   

(122.0)   

(57.2)   

306.9  $ 

315.3  $ 

176.0  $ 

(12.1)   

(7.3)   

— 

(6.0)   

(3.9)   

(4.9)   

(470.9) 

798.2 

(16.0) 

(18.2) 

579.2  $ 

431.3  $ 

224.4  $ 

1,234.9 

(291.7)   

(122.0)   

(57.2)   

287.5  $ 

309.3  $ 

167.2  $ 

(6.4)   

(1.4)   

19.0 

(2.4)   

(1.2)   

— 

15.8 

— 

13.0 

(470.9) 

764.0 

(10.0) 

(1.4) 

47.8 

590.4  $ 

444.7  $ 

236.2  $ 

1,271.3 

(291.7)   

(122.0)   

(57.2)   

298.7  $ 

322.7  $ 

179.0  $ 

(470.9) 

800.4 

Goodwill. In the fourth quarter of 2020 in connection with the annual goodwill impairment test, the Company estimated the fair 
value  of  its  reporting  units  using  a  combination  of  the  income  valuation  and  market  approach  methodologies.  The 
determination  of  the  fair  value  of  a  reporting  unit  requires  significant  estimates  and  assumptions,  including  significant 
unobservable inputs. The key inputs included, but were not limited to, discount rates, terminal growth rates, market multiple 
data from selected guideline public companies, management’s internal forecasts which include numerous assumptions such as 
projected net sales, gross profit, sales mix, operating and capital expenditures and earnings before interest and taxes margins, 
among others. No impairment resulted from the annual goodwill impairment test in any of the Company's reporting units. 

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FORM 10-K as of December 31, 2020
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
(in millions, except per share amounts)

The  Company  identified  four  reporting  units,  which  are  Eurasia  Banking,  Americas  Banking,  EMEA  Retail  and  Rest  of  World 
Retail. Management determined that the fair value of Eurasia Banking had a cushion of approximately 65 percent and EMEA 
Retail had a cushion of approximately 15 percent when compared to their carrying amounts. The Americas Banking reporting 
unit had significant excess fair value or cushion when compared to its carrying amount. Rest of World Retail had no goodwill 
remaining.  Changes  in  certain  assumptions  or  the  Company's  failure  to  execute  on  the  current  plan  could  have  a  significant 
impact to the estimated fair value of the reporting units.

Intangible  Assets.  Intangible  assets  consists  of  net  capitalized  software  development  costs,  patents,  trademarks  and  other 
intangible  assets.  Where  applicable,  intangible  assets  are  stated  at  cost  and,  if  applicable,  are  amortized  ratably  over  the 
relevant  contract  period  or  the  estimated  life  of  the  assets.  Fees  to  renew  or  extend  the  term  of  the  Company’s  intangible 
assets are expensed when incurred. 

The following summarizes information on intangible assets by major category:

December 31, 2020

December 31, 2019

Weighted-
average 
remaining 
useful lives

Gross
Carrying
Amount

Accumulated
Amortization

Net
Carrying
Amount

Gross
Carrying 
Amount

Accumulated
Amortization

Net
Carrying
Amount

Customer relationships, net

5.2 years $  762.0  $ 

(354.1)  $  407.9  $  698.7  $ 

(251.0)  $  447.7 

Capitalized software development

2.5 years

198.0 

(160.0)   

38.0 

178.2 

(132.2)   

46.0 

Development costs non-software

Other

Other intangible assets, net

Total

2.0 years

6.5 years

56.1 

69.8 

323.9 

(55.8)   

(67.4)   

0.3 

2.4 

51.5 

79.3 

(47.5)   

(74.7)   

4.0 

4.6 

(283.2)   

40.7 

309.0 

(254.4)   

54.6 

$  1,085.9  $ 

(637.3)  $  448.6  $  1,007.7  $ 

(505.4)  $  502.3 

Costs  incurred  for  the  development  of  external-use  software  that  will  be  sold,  leased  or  otherwise  marketed  are  capitalized 
when  technological  feasibility  has  been  established.  These  costs  are  included  within  other  assets  and  are  amortized  on  a 
straight-line  basis  over  the  estimated  useful  lives  ranging  from  three  to  five  years,  using  the  method  that  most  closely 
approximates  the  sales  pattern  of  the  software.  Amortization  begins  when  the  product  is  available  for  general  release.  Costs 
capitalized  include  direct  labor  and  related  overhead  costs.  Costs  incurred  prior  to  technological  feasibility  or  after  general 
release are expensed as incurred. The Company performs periodic reviews to ensure that unamortized program costs remain 
recoverable from future revenue. If future revenue does not support the unamortized program costs, the amount by which the 
unamortized capitalized cost of a software product exceeds the net realizable value is written off.

The following table identifies the activity relating to total capitalized software development:

Beginning balance as of January 1

$ 

46.0  $ 

70.7  $ 

2020

2019

2018

Capitalization

Amortization

Impairment

Transferred to held for sale

Currency translation

17.2 

(27.2)   

— 

— 

2.0 

Ending balance as of December 31

$ 

38.0  $ 

23.1 

(30.6)   

(15.0)   

— 

(2.2)   

46.0  $ 

93.1 

29.8 

(33.7) 

— 

(14.4) 

(4.1) 

70.7 

The  Company's  total  amortization  expense, excluding  deferred  financing  costs,  was  $106.7,  $122.1  and  $139.7  for  the  years 
ended December 31, 2020, 2019 and 2018, respectively. The expected annual amortization expense is as follows:

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FORM 10-K as of December 31, 2020
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
(in millions, except per share amounts)

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

Estimated amortization

$ 

$ 

97.3 

96.4 

86.9 

81.7 

64.0 

426.3 

NOTE 9: GUARANTEES AND PRODUCT WARRANTIES

The  Company  provides  its  global  operations  guarantees  and  standby  letters  of  credit  through  various  financial  institutions  to 
suppliers, customers, regulatory agencies and insurance providers. If the Company is not able to make payment, the suppliers, 
customers, regulatory agencies and insurance providers may draw on the pertinent bank. At December 31, 2020, the maximum 
future contractual obligations relative to these various guarantees totaled $89.9, of which $25.8 represented standby letters of 
credit to insurance providers, and no associated liability was recorded. At December 31, 2019, the maximum future payment 
obligations  relative  to  these  various  guarantees  totaled  $108.2,  of  which  $25.2  represented  standby  letters  of  credit  to 
insurance providers, and no associated liability was recorded. 

The Company provides its customers a standard manufacturer’s warranty and records, at the time of the sale, a corresponding 
estimated  liability  for  potential  warranty  costs.  Estimated  future  obligations  due  to  warranty  claims  are  based  upon  historical 
factors such as labor rates, average repair time, travel time, number of service calls per machine and cost of replacement parts.

Changes in the Company’s warranty liability balance are illustrated in the following table:

Balance at January 1

Current period accruals

Current period settlements

Currency translation

Balance at December 31

NOTE 10: RESTRUCTURING

2020

2019

$ 

36.9  $ 

29.0 

(27.6)   

0.3 

$ 

38.6  $ 

40.1 

26.0 

(26.4) 

(2.8) 

36.9 

The  following  table  summarizes  the  impact  of  the  Company’s  restructuring  charges  on  the  consolidated  statements  of 
operations for the years ended December 31:

Cost of sales - services

Cost of sales - products

Selling and administrative expense

Research, development and engineering expense

Loss on sale of real estate

Total

2020

2019

2018

$ 

14.1  $ 

8.0  $ 

8.2 

52.9 

6.4 

— 

1.7 

37.4 

3.0 

0.1 

$ 

81.6  $ 

50.2  $ 

17.8 

10.8 

33.4 

3.0 

— 

65.0 

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FORM 10-K as of December 31, 2020
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
(in millions, except per share amounts)

The following table summarizes the Company’s restructuring charges by reporting segment for the years ended December 31:

Severance

Eurasia Banking

Americas Banking

Retail

Corporate

Total severance

Other

Eurasia Banking

Americas Banking

Retail

Corporate

Total other

Total

DN Now

2020

2019

2018

$ 

32.1  $ 

13.5  $ 

2.5 

16.5 

24.7 

75.8 

2.0 

— 

2.2 

1.6 

5.8 

1.8 

9.7 

25.1 

50.1 

— 

0.1 

— 

— 

0.1 

37.1 

8.9 

13.3 

5.7 

65.0 

— 

— 

— 

— 

— 

$ 

81.6  $ 

50.2  $ 

65.0 

During  the  second  quarter  of  2018,  the  Company  began  implementing  DN  Now  to  deliver  greater,  more  sustainable 
profitability. The gross annualized savings target for DN Now is approximately  $500 through 2021. In order to achieve these 
savings, the Company will complete its program to restructure the workforce, integrate and optimize systems and processes, 
transition  workloads  to  lower  cost  locations  and  consolidate  real  estate  holdings.  Material  incremental  restructuring  charges 
related  to  DN  NOW  are  not  expected.  The  Company  incurred  restructuring  charges  of  $81.6,  $50.2  and  $58.9  for  the  years 
ended December 31, 2020, 2019 and 2018, respectively, related to DN Now. 

Completed Plans

DN2020  Plan.  As  of  August  15,  2016,  the  date  of  the  Acquisition,  the  Company  launched  a  multi-year  integration  and 
transformation  program,  known  as  DN2020.  The  Company  incurred  restructuring  charges,  primarily  related  to  severance,  of 
$6.1 for the year ended December 31, 2018, related to this plan.

The following table summarizes the Company's cumulative total restructuring costs as of December 31, 2020 for the respective 
plans: 

Eurasia Banking

Americas Banking

Retail

Corporate

Total

DN Now

Severance

Other

DN2020 Plan

Severance

$ 

78.9  $ 

2.0  $ 

12.9 

38.7 

54.3 

0.1 

2.2 

1.6 

$ 

184.8  $ 

5.9  $ 

51.5 

13.6 

15.6 

15.1 

95.8 

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FORM 10-K as of December 31, 2020
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
(in millions, except per share amounts)

The following table summarizes the Company’s restructuring accrual balances and related activity:

Balance at January 1, 2018

Liabilities incurred

Liabilities paid/settled

Balance at December 31, 2018

Liabilities incurred

Liabilities paid/settled

Balance at December 31, 2019

Liabilities incurred

Liabilities paid/settled

Balance at December 31, 2020

NOTE 11: DEBT

Outstanding debt balances were as follows:

Notes payable – current

Uncommitted lines of credit

Term Loan A-1 Facility

Term Loan B Facility - USD

Term Loan B Facility - Euro

Other

Long-term debt

Revolving credit facility

2022 Term Loan A Facility

Term Loan A-1 Facility

Term Loan B Facility - USD

Term Loan B Facility - Euro

2024 Senior Notes

2025 Senior Secured Notes - USD

2025 Senior Secured Notes - EUR

Other

Long-term deferred financing fees

$ 

$ 

$ 

$ 

December 31,

2020

2019

$ 

0.2  $ 

$ 

$ 

— 

4.8 

5.1 

0.6 

10.7  $ 

60.1  $ 

— 

— 

385.7 

412.1 

400.0 

700.0 

429.5 

3.1 

54.0 

65.0 

(62.1) 
56.9 

50.2 

(64.5) 
42.6 

81.6 

(61.3) 
62.9 

5.0 

16.3 

4.8 

4.7 

1.7 

32.5 

— 

370.3 

602.6 

404.0 

395.1 

400.0 

— 

— 

1.3 

2,390.5 

(54.8)   

2,173.3 

(64.6) 

$ 

2,335.7  $ 

2,108.7 

As of December 31, 2020, the Company had various international, short-term uncommitted lines of credit with borrowing limits 
of  $41.3.  The  weighted-average  interest  rate  on  outstanding  borrowings  on  the  short-term  uncommitted  lines  of  credit  as  of 
December  31,  2020  and  2019  was  7.61  percent  and  9.03  percent,  respectively.  Short-term  uncommitted  lines  mature  in  less 
than one year. The amount available under the short-term uncommitted lines at December 31, 2020 was $41.1.

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FORM 10-K as of December 31, 2020
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
(in millions, except per share amounts)

The cash flows related to debt borrowings and repayments were as follows:

Revolving credit facility borrowings

Revolving credit facility repayments

Proceeds from 2025 Senior Secured Notes - USD

Proceeds from 2025 Senior Secured Notes - EUR

Proceeds from 2022 Term Loan A Facility under Credit Agreement

International short-term uncommitted lines of credit borrowings

Other debt borrowings

Payments on Term Loan A Facility under the Credit Agreement

Payments on Delayed Draw Term Loan A Facility under the Credit Agreement

Payments on Term Loan A-1 Facility under the Credit Agreement

Payments on Term Loan B Facility - USD under the Credit Agreement

Payments on Term Loan B Facility - Euro under the Credit Agreement

Payments on 2022 Term Loan A Facility under Credit Agreement

International short-term uncommitted lines of credit and other repayments

$ 

$ 

$ 

$ 

$ 

December 31,

2020

2019

765.2  $ 

743.5 

(705.1)  $ 

(868.5) 

693.2  $ 

394.6 

— 

20.0 

1,107.8  $ 

(370.3)  $ 

— 

(618.9)   

(18.2)   

(17.7)   

— 

(24.8)   

— 

— 

374.3 

23.5 

397.8 

(126.3) 

(160.5) 

(23.0) 

(9.2) 

(8.8) 

(4.0) 

(43.9) 

(375.7) 

Other debt repayments

$ 

(1,049.9)  $ 

The Company had a revolving and term loan credit agreement (the Credit Agreement), with a revolving credit facility of up to 
$369.0 (the Revolving Facility) as of December 31, 2020. The weighted-average interest rate on outstanding Revolving Facility 
borrowings  as  of  December  31,  2020  and  December  31,  2019  was  4.75  percent  and  6.01  percent,  respectively,  which  is 
variable  based  on  LIBOR.  The  amount  available  under  the  Revolving  Facility  as  of  December  31,  2020  was  $283.1,  after 
excluding $25.8 in letters of credit.

On May 9, 2017, the Company entered into an incremental amendment to its Credit Agreement (the Incremental Amendment) 
which reduced the initial term loan B facility (the Term Loan B Facility) of a $1,000.0 USD-denominated tranche to $475.0. The 
reduction was funded using the $250.0 proceeds drawn from the Delayed Draw Term Loan A Facility, a replacement of $70.0 
with Term Loan B Facility - Euro and previous principal payments.

The Incremental Amendment also renewed the repricing premium of 1.00 percent in relation to the Term Loan B Facility to the 
date  that  is  six  months  after  the  effective  date  of  the  Incremental  Amendment,  removed  the  requirements  to  prepay  the 
repriced Dollar Term Loan and the repriced Euro Term Loan upon any asset sale or casualty event if the Company is below a 
total net leverage ratio of 2.5:1.0 on a pro forma basis for such asset sale or casualty event and provides additional restricted 
payments and investment carveouts in regards to assets acquired with the Acquisition. All other material provisions under the 
Credit Agreement were unchanged.

On August 30, 2018, the Company entered into a sixth amendment and incremental amendment (the Sixth Amendment) to its 
Credit Agreement. The Sixth Amendment amended the financial covenants and established a new senior secured incremental 
term A-1 facility in an aggregate principal amount of $650.0 (Term Loan A-1 Facility) and made certain other changes to the 
Credit Agreement. Following the execution of the Sixth Amendment, the Company has executed, and has caused certain of its 
subsidiaries to execute, certain foreign security and guaranty documents for the benefit of the secured parties under the Credit 
Agreement that provide for guarantees by, and additional security with respect to the equity interests in and the stock of certain 
foreign subsidiaries. 

On August 7, 2019, the Company entered into a seventh amendment (the Seventh Amendment) to its Credit Agreement. The 
Seventh Amendment amends and extends certain of the Term A Loans, Revolving Credit Commitments and Revolving Credit 
Loans  (Revolving  Credit  Facility)  maturing  on  December  23,  2020  (collectively,  the  2020  Facilities),  to  April  30,  2022,  to  be 
effected by an exchange of 2020 Term A Loans and 2020 Revolving Credit Facility for 2022 Term A Loans and 2022 Revolving 
Credit Facility, respectively. 

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FORM 10-K as of December 31, 2020
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
(in millions, except per share amounts)

On February 27, 2020 the Company entered into the eighth amendment (the Eighth Amendment) to its Credit Agreement. The 
Eighth Amendment provided additional flexibility to refinance debt, including permitting the Company to raise different types 
of secured and unsecured debt as well as the option to tender for secured debt on favorable terms ahead of the maturity dates.

On July 20, 2020, the Company entered into the ninth amendment to the Credit Agreement (the Ninth Amendment). The Ninth 
Amendment  amended  the  Credit  Agreement  to,  among  other  things,  extend  the  maturity  of  $330.0  of  revolving  credit 
commitments from April 30, 2022 to July 20, 2023 and amend the financial covenants in the Credit Agreement in connection 
with the extension of such maturities and, effective as of the date of the Ninth Amendment, the Company terminated its other 
revolving credit commitments under the Revolving Facility other than approximately $39.0 of revolving credit commitments that 
still mature April 30, 2022.

On November 6, 2020, the Company entered into the tenth amendment to the Credit Agreement to amend the definition of 
“Interest  Coverage  Ratio”  for  certain  time  periods  and  Covenant  Reset  Triggers  (as  defined  in  the  Credit  Agreement).  The 
Interest Coverage Ratio calculation now excludes specific make-whole premiums, write-offs and expenses paid by the Company 
in relation to the Term A Loans and Term A-1 Loans.

The interest rates with respect to the 2022 and 2023 Revolving Credit Facility are based on, at the Company’s option, adjusted 
LIBOR  or  an  alternative  base  rate,  in  each  case  plus  an  applicable  margin  tied  to  the  Company’s  then  applicable  total  net 
leverage  ratio.  Such  applicable  margins  range  from,  for  LIBOR-based  2022  Term  A  Loans, 1.25  percent  to  4.75  percent,  for 
LIBOR-based  2022  Revolving  Credit  Facility,  1.25  percent  to  4.25  percent,  and  for  base-rate  2022  Term  A  Loans  and  2022 
Revolving Loans, 1.00 percent less than in the case of LIBOR-based loans.

The Credit Agreement financial ratios at December 31, 2020 were as follows:

•

•

a  maximum  allowable  total  net  debt  to  adjusted  EBITDA  leverage  ratio  of  6.25  to  1.00  as  of  December  31,  2020 
(reducing to 6.00 on June 30, 2021, 5.75 on December 31, 2021, 5.50 on September 30, 2022, and 5.25 on December 
31, 2022); and
a minimum adjusted EBITDA to net interest expense coverage ratio of not less than 1.50 to 1.00 (increasing to 1.63 on 
December 31, 2021 and on 1.75 December 31, 2022 and thereafter).

As of December 31, 2020, the debt facilities under the Credit Agreement were secured by substantially all assets of Diebold 
Nixdorf, Incorporated and its domestic subsidiaries that are borrowers and guarantors under the Credit Agreement, subject to 
certain exceptions and permitted liens.

On July 20, 2020, Diebold Nixdorf, Incorporated issued $700.0 aggregate principal amount of 9.375 percent Senior Secured 
Notes due 2025 (the 2025 Senior Secured Notes - USD) and its wholly-owned subsidiary, Diebold Nixdorf Dutch Holding B.V., 
issued  €350.0  aggregate  principal  amount  of 9.0  percent  Senior  Secured  Notes  due  2025  (the  2025  Senior  Secured  Notes  - 
EUR and, together with the 2025 Senior Secured Notes - USD, the 2025 Senior Secured Notes) in private offerings exempt from 
registration under the Securities Act of 1933. The 2025 Senior Secured Notes - USD were issued at a price of 99.031 percent of 
their  principal  amount,  and  the  2025  Senior  Secured  Notes  -  EUR  were  issued  at  a  price  of 99.511  percent  of  their  principal 
amount.

The 2025 Senior Secured Notes are or will be, as applicable, guaranteed on a senior secured basis by (i) all of Diebold Nixdorf, 
Incorporated’s  existing  and  future  direct  and  indirect  U.S.  subsidiaries  that  guarantee  the  obligations  under  the  Credit 
Agreement  and  (ii)  all  of  Diebold  Nixdorf,  Incorporated’s  existing  and  future  direct  and  indirect  U.S.  subsidiaries  (other  than 
securitization  subsidiaries,  immaterial  subsidiaries  and  certain  other  subsidiaries)  that  guarantee  any  of  the  Diebold  Nixdorf 
Dutch  Holding  B.V.’s  or  Diebold  Nixdorf,  Incorporated’s  or  its  subsidiary  guarantors’  indebtedness  for  borrowed  money 
(collectively, the U.S. subsidiary guarantors). Additionally, the 2025 Senior Secured Notes - USD and the 2025 Senior Secured 
Notes  -  EUR  are  guaranteed  on  a  senior  secured  basis  by  Diebold  Nixdorf  Dutch  Holdings  B.V.  and  Diebold  Nixdorf, 
Incorporated, respectively. The 2025 Senior Secured Notes are secured by first-priority liens on substantially all of the tangible 
and intangible assets of Diebold Nixdorf, Incorporated, Diebold Nixdorf Dutch Holding B.V. and the U.S. subsidiary guarantors, 
in each case subject to permitted liens and certain exceptions. The first-priority liens on the collateral securing the 2025 Senior 
Secured  Notes  -  USD  and  the  related  guarantees  and  the  2025  Senior  Secured  Notes  -  EUR  and  the  related  guarantees  are 
shared ratably among the 2025 Senior Secured Notes and the obligations under the Credit Agreement.

The net proceeds from the offerings of the 2025 Senior Secured Notes, along with cash on hand, were used to repay a portion 
of the amounts outstanding under the Credit Agreement, including all amounts outstanding under the Term Loan A Facility and 
Term Loan A-1 Facility and $193.8 of revolving credit loans, including all of the revolving credit loans due in December 2020, 
and  for  the  payment  of  all  related  fees  and  expenses  which  are  categorized  as  Debt  repayment  costs  on  the  consolidated 
statements of cash flows.

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FORM 10-K as of December 31, 2020
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
(in millions, except per share amounts)

The  Company  has  $400.0  aggregate  principal  amount  of  8.5%  Senior  Notes  due  in  2024  (the  2024  Senior  Notes).  The  2024 
Senior Notes were issued by Diebold Nixdorf, Incorporated and are guaranteed on a senior secured basis by the U.S. subsidiary 
guarantors and Diebold Nixdorf Dutch Holding B.V., and mature in April 2024. 

The Company incurred $26.4 and $12.6 of fees in the years ended December 31, 2020 and 2019, respectively, related to the 
Credit Agreement, which are amortized as a component of interest expense over the terms. 

Below is a summary of financing and replacement facilities information:

Financing and Replacement Facilities

Credit Agreement facilities

2022 Revolving Credit Facility(i)
2023 Revolving Credit Facility(ii)
Term Loan B Facility - USD(i)
Term Loan B Facility - Euro(iii)

2024 Senior Notes

2025 Senior Secured Notes - USD

2025 Senior Secured Notes - EUR

(i)

(ii)

(iii)

LIBOR with a floor of 0.0 percent
LIBOR with a floor of 0.5%
EURIBOR with a floor of 0.0 percent

Interest Rate
Index and Margin

Maturity/Termination 
Dates

Initial 
Term (Years)

LIBOR + 4.25%

LIBOR + 4.25%

LIBOR + 2.75%

April 2022

July 2023

November 2023

EURIBOR + 3.00%

November 2023

8.5%

9.375%

9.0%

April 2024

July 2025

July 2025

3.2

3

7.5

7.5

8

5

5

Maturities of long-term debt as of December 31, 2020 are as follows:

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

Maturities of 
Long-Term Debt

$ 

$ 

10.7 

10.7 

848.8 

400.7 

1,130.3 

2,401.2 

Interest  expense  on  the  Company’s  debt  instruments  for  the  years  ended  December  31,  2020,  2019  and  2018  was  $269.7, 
$173.2 and $127.1, respectively. The Company’s financing agreements contain various restrictive financial covenants, including 
net  debt  to  EBITDA  and  net  interest  coverage  ratios,  along  with  certain  negative  covenants  that,  among  other  things,  limit 
dividends, acquisitions and the use of proceeds from divestitures. As of December 31, 2020, the Company was in compliance 
with the financial covenants in its debt agreements.

NOTE 12: REDEEMABLE NONCONTROLLING INTERESTS

Changes in redeemable noncontrolling interests were as follows:

Balance at January 1

Other comprehensive income

Redemption value adjustment

Redemption of shares

Balance at December 31

2020

2019

2018

$ 

20.9  $ 

130.4  $ 

— 

(1.7)   

— 

(1.7)   

(18.6)   

(89.2)   

$ 

19.2  $ 

20.9  $ 

492.1 

(19.3) 

2.8 

(345.2) 

130.4 

The  Company  entered  into  the  Domination  and  Profit  Loss  Transfer  Agreement  (DPLTA)  entered  into  by  Diebold  Holding 
Germany  Inc.  &  Co.  KGaA (now  doing  business  as  Diebold  Nixdorf  Holding  Germany  GmbH),  a  wholly-owned  subsidiary  of 
Diebold  Nixdorf,  Incorporated,  and  Diebold  Nixdorf  AG,  which  became  effective  on  February  14,  2017,  at  which  time,  the 
carrying  value  of  the  noncontrolling  interest  related  to  the  Diebold  Nixdorf  AG  of  $386.7  was  reclassified  to  redeemable 
noncontrolling  interest.  At  December  31,  2018,  the  balance  related  to  the  redeemable  noncontrolling  interest  related  to  the 

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FORM 10-K as of December 31, 2020
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
(in millions, except per share amounts)

Diebold  Nixdorf  AG  ordinary  shares  the  Company  did  not  acquire  was  $99.1.  In  the  second  quarter  of  2019,  the  Company 
announced  that  the  merger/squeeze-out  of  Diebold  Nixdorf  AG  was  completed,  streamlining  and  simplifying  the  Company's 
corporate structure. Also in the second quarter of 2019, the Company increased its ownership stake in Diebold Nixdorf AG to 
29.8  ordinary  shares,  which  represents  100  percent  ownership.  With  the  completion  of  the  merger/squeeze-out,  Diebold 
Nixdorf AG no longer has subsidiary shares traded in Germany. 

The  remaining  balance  relates  to  certain  noncontrolling  interests  in  Europe,  which  have  put  right  redemption  features  not  in 
control  of  the  Company  that  are  included  in  redeemable  noncontrolling  interests.  The  results  of  operations  for  these 
redeemable noncontrolling interests were not significant. The ultimate amount and timing of any future cash payments related 
to the put rights are uncertain.

NOTE 13: ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE LOSS

The following table summarizes the changes in the Company’s AOCI, net of tax, by component for the years ended December 
31:

Translation

Foreign 
Currency 
Hedges

Interest Rate 
Hedges

Pension and 
Other Post-
Retirement 
Benefits

Other

Accumulated 
Other 
Comprehensive 
Loss

Balance at December 31, 2018

$ 

(192.1)  $ 

(1.9)  $ 

10.6  $ 

(121.0)  $ 

0.1  $ 

(304.3) 

Other comprehensive income 
(loss) before reclassifications (1)

(39.4)   

(0.7)   

Amounts reclassified from AOCI

— 

— 

Net current period other 
comprehensive income (loss)

(39.4)   

Balance at December 31, 2019

$ 

(231.5)  $ 

(0.7)   

(2.6)  $ 

(8.8) 

3.4 

(5.4) 

(29.4)   

3.8 

(25.6)   

0.1 

— 

0.1 

5.2  $ 

(146.6)  $ 

0.2  $ 

Other comprehensive income 
(loss) before reclassifications (1)

Amounts reclassified from AOCI

Net current period other 
comprehensive income (loss)

(25.2)   

— 

(25.2)   

— 

— 

— 

(16.3) 

5.0 

(11.3) 

(7.7)   

7.4 

(0.3)   

Balance at December 31, 2020

$ 

(256.7)  $ 

(2.6)  $ 

(6.1)  $ 

(146.9)  $ 

(0.8)   

— 

(0.8)   

(0.6)  $ 

(78.2) 

7.2 

(71.0) 

(375.3) 

(50.0) 

12.4 

(37.6) 

(412.9) 

(1)   Other comprehensive  income (loss) before reclassifications within the translation component excludes (gains)/losses of $1.6 and  $1.4 of 

translation attributable to noncontrolling interests for December 31, 2020 and 2019, respectively. 

The following table summarizes the details about amounts reclassified from AOCI for the years ended December 31:

2020

2019

Amount 
Reclassified 
from AOCI

Amount 
Reclassified 
from AOCI

Affected Line Item in 
the Statement of 
Operations

Interest rate hedges (net of tax of $(1.8) and $(0.3), respectively)

$ 

5.0  $ 

3.4 

Interest expense

Pension and post-retirement benefits:

Net prior service benefit amortization (net of tax of $0.2 and $0.0, 
respectively)

Net actuarial losses recognized during the year (net of tax of $1.5 and 
$0.6, respectively)

Net actuarial gains (losses) recognized due to settlement (net of tax of 
$0.3 and $(0.1), respectively)

Currency impact 

0.5 

6.1 

0.8 

— 

7.4 

Total reclassifications for the period

$ 

12.4  $ 

— 

(1)

4.6 

(1)

(1.0)  (1)

0.2 

(1)

3.8 

7.2 

(1) 

Pension and other post-retirement benefits AOCI components are included in the computation of net periodic benefit cost (refer to Note 
15: Benefit Plans). 

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FORM 10-K as of December 31, 2020
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
(in millions, except per share amounts)

NOTE 14: ACQUISITIONS AND DIVESTITURES

Divestitures
In 2020, the Company divested several non-core, non-accretive businesses, which resulted in a loss on sale of $11.5 for the year 
ended December 31, 2020. 

In the first quarter of 2020, the Company divested Portavis GmbH, a non-core, non-wholly owned Eurasia Banking consulting 
business,  which  resulted  in  a  gain  of  $1.8  and  cash  consideration  received  of  $10.1,  excluding  cash  divested.  In  the  second 
quarter of 2020, the Company deconsolidated a portion of its non-wholly owned operations in China, which resulted in a loss of 
$8.6  and  cash  consideration  received  of  $26.8  along  with  increased  ownership  in  Inspur,  from 40.0  percent  to  48.1  percent. 
Additionally, the Company sold Cryptera A/S, a Danish subsidiary, which resulted in a loss of $5.9. In the fourth quarter of 2020, 
the  Company  sold  an  Italian  non-core  ERP  Retail  software  asset,  which  resulted  in  a  gain  of  $1.9  and  cash  consideration 
received of $3.2, and sold a domestic Brazilian Banking software asset, which resulted in a loss of $1.0 and cash consideration 
of $7.9. 

In the third quarter of 2020, the Company recorded impairment charges of $4.1 related to assets from an Americas software 
business  when  it  was  transferred  to  assets  held  for  sale.  Additionally,  in  the  fourth  quarter  of  2020,  the  Company  recorded 
impairment charges of $0.8 related to a non-core business in Asia Pacific when it was transferred to assets held for sale.

In 2019, the Company exited and divested certain non-core, non-accretive businesses for a loss of $7.6. In the first quarter of 
2019, the Company divested its interest in Projective NV, a program and project management services business which resulted 
in a loss of $2.8, and cash consideration received of $4.2. Additionally, the Company recorded a loss of $4.1 on the divestiture 
of its Venezuela banking business and a gain of $3.5 related to the Company’s exit from its Netherlands retail business. In the 
second quarter of 2019, the Company divested its remaining SecurCash B.V entity resulting in a loss of $1.1. In the third quarter 
of 2019, the Company divested a Eurasia banking business for proceeds of $0.6 resulting in a loss of $0.1. Additionally during 
the third quarter of 2019, the Company's interest in Kony was sold for cash proceeds of $21.3, resulting in a gain of $7.3.

Acquisitions
During  2019,  the  Company  acquired  the  remaining  shares  of  Diebold  Nixdorf  AG  for  $97.5  inclusive  of  the  redemption  of 
shares. 

NOTE 15: BENEFIT PLANS

Qualified  Retirement  Benefits.  The  Company  has  qualified  retirement  plans  covering  certain  U.S.  employees  that  have  been 
closed to new participants since 2003 and frozen since December 2013. Plans that cover salaried employees provide retirement 
benefits based on the employee’s compensation during the ten years before the date of the plan freeze or the date of their 
actual  separation  from  service,  if  earlier.  The  Company’s  funding  policy  for  salaried  plans  is  to  contribute  annually  based  on 
actuarial projections and applicable regulations. Plans covering hourly employees generally provide benefits of stated amounts 
for each year of service. The Company’s funding policy for hourly plans is to make at least the minimum annual contributions 
required by applicable regulations.

The Company has a number of non-U.S. defined benefit plans covering eligible employees located predominately in Europe, 
the  most  significant  of  which  are  German  plans.  Benefits  for  these  plans  are  based  primarily  on  each  employee's  final  salary, 
with  annual  adjustments  for  inflation.  The  obligations  in  Germany  consist  of  employer  funded  pension  plans  and  deferred 
compensation plans. The employer funded pension plans are based upon direct performance-related commitments in terms of 
defined contribution plans. Each beneficiary receives, depending on individual pay-scale grouping, contractual classification, or 
income  level,  different  yearly  contributions.  The  contribution  is  multiplied  by  an  age  factor  appropriate  to  the  respective 
pension plan and credited to the individual retirement account of the employee. The retirement accounts may be used up at 
retirement by either a one-time lump-sum payout or payments of up to ten years. 

The Company has other defined benefit plans outside the U.S., which have not been mentioned here due to materiality.

Supplemental  Executive  Retirement  Benefits.  The  Company  has  non-qualified  pension  plans  in  the  U.S.  to  provide 
supplemental  retirement  benefits  to  certain  officers,  which  were  also  frozen  since  December  2013.  Benefits  are  payable  at 
retirement based upon a percentage of the participant’s compensation, as defined.

Other  Benefits.  In  addition  to  providing  retirement  benefits,  the  Company  provides  post-retirement  healthcare  and  life 
insurance benefits (referred to as other benefits) for certain retired employees. Retired eligible employees in the U.S. may be 
entitled  to  these  benefits  based  upon  years  of  service  with  the  Company,  age  at  retirement  and  collective  bargaining 
agreements. There are no plan assets and the Company funds the benefits as the claims are paid. The post-retirement benefit 

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FORM 10-K as of December 31, 2020
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
(in millions, except per share amounts)

obligation  was  determined  by  application  of  the  terms  of  medical  and  life  insurance  plans  together  with  relevant  actuarial 
assumptions and healthcare cost trend rates.

The following tables set forth the change in benefit obligation, change in plan assets, funded status, consolidated balance sheet 
presentation and net periodic benefit cost for the Company’s defined benefit pension plans and other benefits at and for the 
years ended December 31:

Change in benefit obligation

Benefit obligation at beginning of year

$  580.0  $ 

522.2  $ 

456.1  $  426.5  $ 

17.1  $ 

15.3 

Retirement Benefits

Other Benefits

U.S. Plans

Non-U.S. Plans

2020

2019

2020

2019

2020

2019

Service cost

Interest cost

Actuarial loss (gain)

Plan participant contributions

Benefits paid

Plan amendments

Curtailment

Settlements

Recognition/establishment of Germany benefit 
obligation

Foreign currency impact

Acquired benefit plans and other

Benefit obligation at end of year

Change in plan assets

3.8 

18.9 

47.7 

— 

3.7 

22.1 

62.5 

— 

9.8 

4.0 

14.6 

1.4 

9.8 

6.5 

32.7 

1.3 

0.1 

0.8 

(1.3)   

— 

0.1 

1.0 

1.8 

— 

(30.3)   

(30.5)   

(21.7)   

(17.5)   

(0.7)   

(0.8) 

— 

— 

— 

— 

— 

— 

— 

— 

— 

— 

— 

— 

2.1 

(1.1)   

(0.7)   

— 

37.6 

(33.4)   

0.4 

— 

(5.8)   

7.1 

(3.4)   

(1.5)   

620.1 

580.0 

468.7 

456.1 

— 

— 

— 

— 

— 

— 

— 

— 

(2.3)   

— 

13.7 

(0.3) 

— 

17.1 

Fair value of plan assets at beginning of year

427.8 

346.0 

Fair value of plan assets at end of year

486.4 

427.8 

394.1 

359.6 

Funded status

$ 

(133.7)  $ 

(152.2)  $ 

(74.6)  $ 

(96.5)  $ 

(13.7)  $ 

(17.1) 

Actual return on plan assets

Employer contributions

Plan participant contributions

Benefits paid

Foreign currency impact

Acquired benefit plans and other

Settlements

Amounts recognized in balance sheets

Noncurrent assets

Current liabilities
Noncurrent liabilities (1)

Accumulated other comprehensive loss:
Unrecognized net actuarial (loss) gain (2)
Unrecognized prior service (cost) benefit (2)

70.2 

18.7 

— 

74.1 

38.1 

— 

359.6 

15.0 

8.4 

1.4 

340.9 

37.3 

6.9 

1.3 

— 

— 

0.7 

— 

— 

— 

0.8 

— 

(30.3)   

(30.4)   

(21.7)   

(17.5)   

(0.7)   

(0.8) 

— 

— 

— 

— 

— 

— 

32.1 

— 

(0.7)   

(3.3)   

(0.2)   

(5.8)   

— 

— 

— 

— 

— 

— 

— 

— 

$ 

2.7  $ 

1.4  $ 

—  $ 

—  $ 

—  $ 

3.5 

3.5 

132.9 

150.1 

11.5 

63.1 

(154.4)   

(159.2)   

(4.9)   

— 

— 

1.1 

8.2 

88.3 

6.2 

0.3 

0.9 

12.9 

— 

(3.8)   

(7.4) 

— 

1.0 

16.1 

— 

9.7 

Net amount recognized

$ 

(20.7)  $ 

(7.0)  $ 

70.8  $  103.0  $ 

10.0  $ 

(1)

(2)

Included in the consolidated balance sheets in pensions, post-retirement and other benefits.
Represents amounts in accumulated other comprehensive loss that have not yet been recognized as components of net periodic benefit 
cost.

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FORM 10-K as of December 31, 2020
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
(in millions, except per share amounts)

Change in accumulated other comprehensive loss

Balance at beginning of year

$ (159.4)  $ (151.4)  $  6.5  $  19.8  $ 

(7.5)  $ 

(6.3) 

Retirement Benefits

Other Benefits

U.S. Plans

Non-U.S. Plans

2020

2019

2020

2019

2020

2019

Prior service credit/loss recognized during the year

Net actuarial gains (losses) recognized during the year

— 

7.8 

— 

5.1 

0.7 

(0.5)    — 

  — 

(0.6)   

(1.5)   

0.4 

1.3 

0.4 

(1.9) 

Net actuarial (losses) gains occurring during the year

(2.9)   

(13.1)   

(12.0)   

(7.7)   

Net actuarial losses recognized due to settlement

Acquired benefit plans and other

Foreign currency impact

Balance at end of year

— 

— 

— 

— 

— 

— 

1.1 

0.2 

0.3 

(0.9)    — 

  — 

(2.8)    — 

  — 

0.1 

2.0 

0.3 

$ (154.5)  $ (159.4)  $ 

(3.8)  $  6.5  $ 

(3.8)  $ 

(7.5) 

Retirement Benefits

Other Benefits

U.S. Plans

Non-U.S. Plans

2020

2019

2018

2020

2019

2018

2020

2019

2018

Components of net periodic benefit cost

Service cost

Interest cost

$  3.8  $  3.7  $  3.9  $  9.8  $  9.8  $  11.0  $  0.1  $  0.1  $  — 

  18.9 

  22.1 

  20.6 

4.0 

6.5 

6.2 

0.8 

1.0 

0.4 

Recognition/establishment of Germany 
benefit obligation

  — 

  — 

  — 

  — 

7.1 

  — 

  — 

  — 

  — 

Expected return on plan assets

(25.4)   

(24.7)   

(24.6)   

(13.4)   

(12.3)   

(10.5)    — 

  — 

  — 

Other Adjustments

  — 

  — 

  — 

0.2 

  — 

  — 

  — 

  — 

  — 

Amortization of prior service cost

  — 

  — 

  — 

2.8 

(0.1)    — 

  — 

  — 

  — 

Recognized net actuarial loss

7.8 

5.1 

6.6 

(0.6)   

(1.5)   

(0.7)   

0.4 

0.4 

  — 

Settlement gain

  — 

  — 

  — 

1.1 

(0.9)   

(2.2)    — 

  — 

  — 

Net periodic benefit cost

$  5.1  $  6.2  $  6.5  $  3.9  $  8.6  $  3.8  $  1.3  $  1.5  $  0.4 

The following table represents information for pension plans with an accumulated benefit obligation in excess of plan assets at 
December 31:

Projected benefit obligation

Accumulated benefit obligation

Fair value of plan assets

U.S. Plans

Non-U.S. Plans

2020

2019

2020

2019

$ 

$ 

$ 

610.4  $ 

610.4  $ 

474.0  $ 

570.0  $ 

570.0  $ 

416.2  $ 

319.2  $ 

297.5  $ 

90.5  $ 

315.6 

295.2 

80.2 

The following table represents the weighted-average assumptions used to determine benefit obligations at December 31:

Pension Benefits

Other Benefits

U.S. Plans

Non-U.S. Plans

2020

2019

2020

2019

2020

2019

Discount rate

Rate of compensation increase

 2.62 %

N/A

 3.35 %

N/A

 0.66 %

 2.48 %

 0.94 %

 2.85 %

 5.17 %

N/A

 5.70 %

N/A

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FORM 10-K as of December 31, 2020
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
(in millions, except per share amounts)

The following table represents the weighted-average assumptions used to determine periodic benefit cost at December 31:

Pension Benefits

Other Benefits

U.S. Plans

Non-U.S. Plans

2020

2019

2020

2019

2020

2019

Discount rate

Expected long-term return on plan assets

Rate of compensation increase

 3.35 %

 6.50 %

N/A

 4.34 %

 6.80 %

N/A

 0.94 %

 3.68 %

 2.85 %

 1.60 %

 3.69 %

 2.82 %

 5.70 %

 6.64 %

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

The discount rate is determined by analyzing the average return of high-quality (i.e., AA-rated) fixed-income investments and 
the year-over-year comparison of certain widely used benchmark indices as of the measurement date. The expected long-term 
rate of return on plan assets is primarily determined using the plan’s current asset allocation and its expected rates of return. 
The Company also considers information provided by its investment consultant, a survey of other companies using a December 
31 measurement date and the Company’s historical asset performance in determining the expected long-term rate of return. 
The rate of compensation increase assumptions reflects the Company’s long-term actual experience and future and near-term 
outlook.

During  2019,  the  Society  of  Actuaries  released  new  mortality  tables  (Pri-2012)  and  projection  scales  resulting  from  recent 
studies measuring mortality rates for various groups of individuals. As of December 31, 2020, the Company used the Pri-2012 
mortality  tables  and  the  MP-2020  mortality  projection  scales.  The  Pri-2012  mortality  tables  were  also  used  in  2019,  but  in 
conjunction with the MP-2019 mortality projection scaled.

The following table represents assumed healthcare cost trend rates at December 31:

Healthcare cost trend rate assumed for next year

Rate to which the cost trend rate is assumed to decline (the ultimate trend rate)

Year that rate reaches ultimate trend rate

2020

2019

 6.3 %

 5.0 %

2025

 6.5 %

 5.5 %

2025

The  healthcare  trend  rates  for  the  postemployment  benefits  plans  in  the  U.S.  are  reviewed  based  upon  the  results  of  actual 
claims  experience.  The  Company  used  initial  healthcare  cost  trends  of  6.3  percent  and  6.5  percent  in  2020  and  2019, 
respectively, with an ultimate trend rate of 5.0 percent reached in 2025. Assumed healthcare cost trend rates have a modest 
effect on the amounts reported for the healthcare plans.

A one-percentage-point change in assumed healthcare cost trend rates results in a minimal impact to total service and interest 
cost and post-retirement benefit obligation. 

The Company has a pension investment policy in the U.S. designed to achieve an adequate funded status based on expected 
benefit payouts and to establish an asset allocation that will meet or exceed the return assumption while maintaining a prudent 
level  of  risk.  The  plans'  target  asset  allocation  adjusts  based  on  the  plan's  funded  status.  As  the  funded  status  improves  or 
declines,  the  debt  security  target  allocation  will  increase  and  decrease,  respectively.  The  Company  utilizes  the  services  of  an 
outside consultant in performing asset / liability modeling, setting appropriate asset allocation targets along with selecting and 
monitoring professional investment managers. 

The  U.S.  plan  assets  are  invested  in  equity  and  fixed  income  securities,  alternative  assets  and  cash.  Within  the  equities  asset 
class, the investment policy provides for investments in a broad range of publicly-traded securities including both domestic and 
international  stocks  diversified  by  value,  growth  and  cap  size.  Within  the  fixed  income  asset  class,  the  investment  policy 
provides  for  investments  in  a  broad  range  of  publicly-traded  debt  securities  with  a  substantial  portion  allocated  to  a  long 
duration strategy in order to partially offset interest rate risk relative to the plans’ liabilities. The alternative asset class includes 
investments in diversified strategies with a stable and proven track record and low correlation to the U.S. stock market. Several 
plans outside of the U.S. are also invested in various assets, under various investment policies in compliance with local funding 
regulations.

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FORM 10-K as of December 31, 2020
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
(in millions, except per share amounts)

The following table summarizes the Company’s target allocation for these asset classes in 2021, which are readjusted at least 
quarterly within a defined range for the U.S., and the Company’s actual pension plan asset allocation as of December 31, 2020 
and 2019:

Equity securities

Debt securities

Real estate

Other

Total

Target

2021

45%

40%

5%

10%

100%

U.S. Plans

Actual

2020

50%

37%

4%

9%

100%

Target

2021

51%

22%

10%

17%

Non-U.S. Plans

Actual

2020

50%

22%

10%

18%

2019

48%

23%

10%

19%

2019

48%

40%

4%

8%

100%

100%

100%

100%

The  following  table  summarizes  the  fair  value  categorized  into  a  three  level  hierarchy,  as  discussed  in  Note  1:  Summary  of 
Significant Accounting Policies, based upon the assumptions (inputs) of the Company’s plan assets as of December 31, 2020:

U.S. Plans

Non-U.S. Plans

Fair Value

Level 1

Level 2

NAV

Fair Value

Level 1

Level 2

NAV

$ 

16.4  $ 

16.4  $ 

—  $ 

—  $ 

20.9  $ 

20.1  $ 

0.8  $ 

U.S. corporate bonds

61.8 

Cash and short-term 
investments

Mutual funds

Equity securities

U.S. mid cap value

U.S. small cap core

International developed 
markets

Fixed income securities

International corporate 
bonds

U.S. government

Fixed and index funds

Common collective trusts

Real estate (a)

Other (b)

Alternative investments

Multi-strategy hedge 
funds (c)

Private equity funds (d)

Other alternative 
investments (e)

Fair value of plan assets at 
end of year

— 

— 

— 

23.6 

— 

23.6 

52.7 

52.7 

— 

— 

— 

— 

— 

— 

— 

— 

— 

— 

5.5 

1.9 

18.0 

280.8 

21.4 

4.3 

— 

— 

— 

— 

— 

61.8 

— 

5.5 

1.9 

— 

280.8 

— 

— 

— 

— 

— 

9.3 

— 

— 

9.3 

188.6 

188.6 

— 

— 

— 

— 

— 

— 

— 

— 

18.0 

— 

21.4 

4.3 

7.8 

67.5 

10.9 

— 

6.3 

— 

— 

— 

— 

82.8 

— 

— 

— 

— 

— 

— 

— 

— 

— 

— 

— 

— 

— 

7.8 

67.5 

10.9 

— 

6.3 

— 

— 

— 

— 

— 

— 

— 

— 

— 

— 

— 

— 

— 

— 

— 

— 

— 

82.8 

$ 

486.4  $ 

92.7  $ 

350.0  $ 

43.7  $ 

394.1  $ 

218.0  $ 

93.3  $ 

82.8 

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FORM 10-K as of December 31, 2020
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
(in millions, except per share amounts)

The following table summarizes the fair value of the Company’s plan assets as of December 31, 2019:

U.S. Plans

Non-U.S. Plans

Fair Value

Level 1

Level 2

NAV

Fair Value

Level 1

Level 2

NAV

Cash and short-term 
investments

Mutual funds

Equity securities

U.S. mid cap value

U.S. small cap core

International developed 
markets

Emerging markets

Fixed income securities

U.S. corporate bonds

International corporate 
bonds

U.S. government

Fixed and index funds

Common collective trusts

Real estate (a)

Other (b)

Alternative investments

Multi-strategy hedge 
funds (c)

Private equity funds (d)

Other alternative 
investments (e)

Fair value of plan assets at 
end of year

$ 

6.5  $ 

6.5  $ 

—  $ 

—  $ 

28.4  $ 

28.4  $ 

—  $ 

0.8 

0.8 

— 

23.4 

47.3 

— 

50.8 

— 

11.6 

1.8 

17.6 

241.3 

20.4 

6.3 

— 

— 

23.4 

47.3 

— 

— 

— 

— 

— 

— 

— 

— 

— 

— 

— 

— 

— 

— 

— 

50.8 

— 

11.6 

1.8 

— 

241.3 

— 

— 

— 

— 

— 

— 

— 

— 

— 

— 

— 

— 

17.6 

— 

20.4 

6.3 

— 

0.9 

— 

— 

0.9 

— 

172.5 

172.5 

— 

— 

62.5 

3.8 

15.9 

5.0 

— 

— 

— 

— 

— 

— 

— 

— 

— 

— 

— 

— 

— 

— 

70.6 

— 

— 

— 

— 

— 

— 

62.5 

3.8 

15.9 

5.0 

— 

— 

— 

— 

— 

— 

— 

— 

— 

— 

— 

— 

— 

— 

— 

— 

— 

— 

70.6 

$ 

427.8  $ 

78.0  $ 

305.5  $ 

44.3  $ 

359.6  $ 

201.8  $ 

87.2  $ 

70.6 

In 2020, the fair value of investments categorized as level 3 represent the plan's interest in private equity, hedge and property 
funds. The fair value for these assets is determined based on the NAV as reported by the underlying investment managers.

(a)    Real  estate  common  collective  trust.  The  objective  of  the  real  estate  common  collective  trust  (CCT)  is  to  achieve  long-term 
returns  through  investments  in  a  broadly  diversified  portfolio  of  improved  properties  with  stabilized  occupancies.  As  of 
December 31, 2020, investments in this CCT, for U.S. plans, included approximately 36 percent office, 22 percent residential, 21 
percent  retail  and  21  percent  industrial,  cash  and  other.  As  of  December  31,  2019,  investments  in  this  CCT,  for  U.S.  plans, 
included  approximately  37  percent  office,  21  percent  residential,  24  percent  retail  and  18  percent  industrial,  cash  and  other. 
Investments in the real estate CCT can be redeemed once per quarter subject to available cash, with a 30-day notice.

  (b)    Other  common  collective  trusts.  At  December  31,  2020,  approximately  41  percent  of  the  other  CCTs  are  invested  in  fixed 
income  securities  including  approximately  25  percent  in  mortgage-backed  securities,  55  percent  in  corporate  bonds  and  20 
percent in U.S. Treasury and other. Approximately 33 percent of the other CCTs at December 31, 2020 are invested in Russell 
1000 Fund large cap index funds, 16 percent in S&P Mid Cap 400 index funds and 10 percent in emerging markets equity fund. 
At  December  31,  2019,  approximately  44  percent  of  the  other  CCTs  are  invested  in  fixed-income  securities  including 
approximately  24  percent  in  mortgage-backed  securities,  46  percent  in  corporate  bonds  and  30  percent  in  U.S.  Treasury  and 
other.  Approximately 31  percent  of  the  other  CCTs  at  December  31,  2019  are  invested  in  Russell  1000  Fund  large  cap  index 
funds, 15 percent in S&P Mid Cap 400 index funds and 10 percent in emerging markets equity fund.. Investments in all common 
collective trust securities can be redeemed daily. 

(c)    Multi-strategy  hedge  funds.  The  objective  of  the  multi-strategy  hedge  funds  is  to  diversify  risks  and  reduce  volatility.  At 
December 31, 2020 and 2019, investments in this class for U.S. plans include approximately 40 percent and 41 percent long/
short  equity,  respectively,  26  percent  and  34  percent  arbitrage  and  event  investments,  respectively,  and  34  percent  and  25 
percent  in  directional  trading,  fixed  income  and  other,  respectively.  Investments  in  the  multi-strategy  hedge  fund  can  be 
redeemed semi-annually with a 95-day notice. 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
(in millions, except per share amounts)

(d)    Private  equity  funds.  The  objective  of  the  private  equity  funds  is  to  achieve  long-term  returns  through  investments  in  a 
diversified portfolio of private equity limited partnerships that offer a variety of investment strategies, targeting low volatility and 
low correlation to traditional asset classes. As of December 31, 2020 and 2019, investments in these private equity funds include 
approximately 46 percent and 44 percent, respectively, in buyout private equity funds that usually invest in mature companies 
with established business plans, approximately 26 percent and 32 percent, respectively, in special situations private equity and 
debt  funds  that  focus  on  niche  investment  strategies  and  approximately  28  percent  and  24  percent  respectively,  in  venture 
private  equity  funds  that  invest  in  early  development  or  expansion  of  business.  Investments  in  the  private  equity  fund  can  be 
redeemed only with written consent from the general partner, which may or may not be granted. At December 31, 2020 and 
2019 the Company had unfunded commitments of underlying funds $2.4.

(e)    Other  alternative  investments.  Following  the  Acquisition,  the  Company’s  plan  assets  were  expanded  with  a  combination  of 
insurance  contracts,  multi-strategy  investment  funds  and  company-owned  real  estate.  The  fair  value  for  these  assets  is 
determined based on the NAV as reported by the underlying investment manager, insurance companies and the trustees of the 
CTA.

The following table represents the amortization amounts expected to be recognized during 2021:

Amount of net loss (gain)

$ 

9.0  $ 

0.1  $ 

0.3 

U.S. Pension Benefits

Non-U.S. Pension 
Benefits

Other Benefits

The Company contributed $27.8 to its retirement and other benefit plans, including contributions to the nonqualified plan and 
benefits  paid  from  company  assets.  In  2020,  the  Company  received  a  reimbursement  of  $13.5  from  the  CTA  assets  to  the 
Company for benefits paid directly from company assets during the year ended December 31, 2020. The Company expects to 
contribute  approximately  $0.9  to  its  other  post-retirement  benefit  plan  and  expects  to  contribute  approximately  $34.5  to  its 
retirement  plans,  including  the  nonqualified  plan,  as  well  as  benefits  payments  directly  from  the  Company  during  the  year 
ending December 31, 2021. The Company anticipates reimbursement of approximately $17 for certain benefits paid from its 
trustee in 2021. The following benefit payments, which reflect expected future service, are expected to be paid:

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

2026-2029

U.S. Pension Benefits

Non-U.S. Pension 
Benefits

Other Benefits 

Other Benefits 
after Medicare 
Part D Subsidy

$ 

$ 

$ 

$ 

$ 

$ 

29.4  $ 

30.1  $ 

30.7  $ 

31.2  $ 

31.7  $ 

26.3  $ 

23.1  $ 

25.2  $ 

24.0  $ 

27.1  $ 

162.3  $ 

132.3  $ 

0.9  $ 

0.9  $ 

0.8  $ 

0.8  $ 

0.8  $ 

3.9  $ 

0.8 

0.8 

0.8 

0.8 

0.8 

3.7 

Retirement Savings Plan. The Company offers employee 401(k) savings plans (Savings Plans) to encourage eligible employees 
to save on a regular basis by payroll deductions. The Company match is determined by the Board of Directors and evaluated at 
least  annually.  Total  Company  match  was  $6.9,  $0.7  and  $10.3  for  the  years  ended  December  31,  2020,  2019  and  2018, 
respectively.  In  January  2019,  the  Company  suspended  its  match  to  the  Savings  Plans.  In  January  2020,  the  Company 
reinstated its match to the Savings Plans. The Company's basic match is now 50 percent on the first 6 percent of a participant's 
qualified contributions, subject to IRS limits.

Deferred  Compensation  Plans.  The  Company  has  deferred  compensation  plans  in  the  U.S.  and  Germany  that  enable  certain 
employees  to  defer  a  portion  of  their  cash  wages,  cash  bonus,  401(k)  or  other  compensation  and  non-employee  directors  to 
defer receipt of director fees at the participants’ discretion. For deferred cash-based compensation and 401(k), the Company 
established  rabbi  trusts  in  the  U.S.,  which  are  recorded  at  fair  value  of  the  underlying  securities  within  securities  and  other 
investments. The related deferred compensation liabilities are recorded at fair value within other long-term liabilities. Realized 
and  unrealized  gains  and  losses  on  marketable  securities  in  the  rabbi  trusts  are  recognized  in  interest  income  with 
corresponding changes in the Company’s deferred compensation obligation recorded as compensation cost within selling and 
administrative expense.

NOTE 16: LEASES

The  Company  utilizes  lease  agreements  to  meet  its  operating  needs.  These  leases  support  global  staff  via  the  use  of  office 
space,  warehouses,  vehicles  and  IT  equipment.  The  Company  utilizes  both  operating  and  finance  leases  in  its  portfolio  of 
leased assets, however, the majority of these leases are classified as operating. A significant portion of the volume of the lease 
portfolio is in fleet vehicles and IT office equipment; however, real estate leases constitute a majority of the value of the right-

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
(in millions, except per share amounts)

of-use  (ROU)  assets.  Lease  agreements  are  utilized  worldwide,  with  the  largest  location  concentration  in  the  United  States, 
Germany and India.

The Company made the following elections related to the January 1, 2019 adoption of ASU No. 2016-02, Leases:

● The  Company  elected  the  package  of  practical  expedients  permitted  under  the  transition  guidance  within  the  new 
standard,  which  allowed  the  Company  to  carry  forward  its  ASC  840  assessment  regarding  definition  of  a  lease,  lease 
classification and initial direct costs.

The  practical  expedient  related  to  land  easements  is  not  applicable  as  the  Company  currently  does  not  utilize  any 
easements.

●
● The  Company  declined  the  hindsight  practical  expedient  to  determine  the  lease  term  and  ROU  asset  impairment  for 
existing leases. The decision to decline the hindsight practical expedient resulted in relying on assessments made under 
ASC 840 during transition and re-assessing under ASC 842 going forward.

● The  Company  declined  the  short-term  lease  exception,  therefore  recognizing  all  leases  in  the  ROU  asset  and  lease 
liability  balances.  Consistent  with  ASC  842  requirements,  leases  that  are  one  month  or  less  are  not  included  in  the 
balance.

● The Company elected to not separate non-lease components from lease components and, instead, to account for each 
separate lease component and the non-lease components associated with it as a single lease component, recognized on 
the balance sheet. This election has been made for all classes of underlying assets.

● The Company elected to use a grouping/portfolio approach on applying discount rates to leases at transition, for certain 
groups  of  leases  where  it  was  determined  that  using  this  approach  would  not  differ  materially  from  a  lease-by-lease 
approach.

The  Company's  lease  population  has  initial  lease  terms  ranging  from  less  than  one  year  to  approximately  ten  years.  Some 
leases include one or more options to renew, with renewal terms that can extend the lease term from six months to 15 years. 
The Company assesses these renewal/extension options using a threshold of reasonably certain, which is a high threshold and, 
therefore,  the  majority  of  its  lease  terms  for  accounting  purposes  do  not  include  renewal  periods.  For  leases  where  the 
Company  is  reasonably  certain  to  renew,  those  optional  periods  are  included  within  the  lease  term  and,  therefore,  the 
measurement  of  the  ROU  asset  and  lease  liability.  Some  of  the  vehicle  and  IT  equipment  leases  also  include  options  to 
purchase  the  leased  asset,  typically  at  end  of  term  at  fair  market  value.  Some  of  the  Company's  leases  include  options  to 
terminate the lease early. This allows the contract parties to terminate their obligations under the lease contract, sometimes in 
return for an agreed upon financial consideration. The terms and conditions of the termination options vary by contract, and for 
those  leases  where  the  Company  is  reasonably  certain  to  use  these  options,  the  term  and  payments  recognized  in  the 
measurement  of  ROU  assets  and  lease  liabilities  has  been  updated  accordingly.  Additionally,  there  are  several  open-ended 
lease arrangements where the Company controls the option to continue or terminate the arrangement at any time after the first 
year. For these arrangements, the Company has analyzed a mix of historical use and future economic incentives to determine 
the reasonable expected holding period. This term is used for measurement of ROU assets and lease liabilities.

The following table summarizes the weighted-average remaining lease terms and discount rates related to the Company's lease 
population: 

Weighted-average remaining lease terms (in years)

Operating leases

Finance leases

Weighted-average discount rate

Operating leases

Finance leases

December 31, 2020

December 31, 2019

4.2

3.7

 11.0 %

 10.6 %

3.6

2.2

 11.8 %

 20.8 %

The  weighted-average  discount  rates  used  for  operating  and  finance  leases  varies  due  to  the  jurisdictional  composition.  In 
2019,  the  Company's  finance  leases  were  primarily  comprised  of  leases  in  Turkey,  which  have  higher  interest  rates.  The 
weighted-average discount rate for finance leases decreased in 2020 compared to 2019 due to an increase in finance leases 
globally that had rates lower than the rates for Turkish leases. 

Certain lease agreements include payments based on a variety of global indexes or rates. These payment amounts have been 
projected  using  the  index  or  rate  as  of  lease  commencement  or  the  transition  date  and  measured  in  ROU  assets  and  lease 
liabilities. Other leases contain variable payments that are based on actual usage of the underlying assets and, therefore, are 
not measured in assets or liabilities as the variable payments are not based on an index or a rate. For real estate leases, these 
payments are most often tied to non-committed maintenance or utilities charges, and for equipment leases, to actual output or 

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FORM 10-K as of December 31, 2020
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
(in millions, except per share amounts)

hours in operation. These amounts typically become known when the invoice is received, which is when expense is recognized. 
In  rare  circumstances,  the  Company's  lease  agreements  may  contain  residual  value  guarantees.  The  Company's  lease 
agreements  do  not  contain  any  restrictions  or  covenants,  such  as  those  relating  to  dividends  or  incurring  additional  financial 
obligations.

During the fourth quarter of 2020, the Company signed lease agreements for a new corporate headquarters in Hudson, Ohio, 
as well as for an updated manufacturing facility in North Canton, Ohio. These leases have not reached their commencement 
date, but have 15-year terms and have cumulative initial annual lease obligations of $1.9. Otherwise, at December 31, 2020, the 
Company did not have any material leases that have not yet commenced.

The Company determines whether an arrangement is or includes a lease at contract inception. All contracts containing the right 
to use an underlying asset are reviewed to confirm that the contract meets the definition of a lease. ROU assets and liabilities 
are recognized at commencement date and initially measured based on the present value of lease payments over the defined 
lease term.

As  most  leases  do  not  provide  an  implicit  rate,  the  Company  uses  its  incremental  borrowing  rate  based  on  the  information 
available  at  commencement  date  in  determining  the  present  value  of  lease  payments.  In  order  to  apply  the  incremental 
borrowing rate, a rate table was developed to assign the appropriate rate to each lease based on lease term and currency of 
payments. For leases with large numbers of underlying assets, a portfolio approach with a collateralized rate was utilized. Assets 
were grouped based on similar lease terms and economic environments in a manner whereby the Company reasonably expects 
that the application does not differ materially from a lease-by-lease approach.

The following table summarizes the components of lease expense for the years ended December 31:

2020

2019

2018

93.6  $ 

109.0  $ 

123.2 

1.5  $ 

0.5  $ 

8.0  $ 

0.7  $ 

0.4  $ 

13.2  $ 

Operating

Finance

$ 

67.5  $ 

— 

— 

— 

2.2 

1.5 

0.6 

0.6 

0.5 

0.3 

5.7 

(0.8) 

4.9 

42.2 

25.0 

16.4 

11.3 

21.2 

183.6 

(34.8)   

148.8  $ 

Lease expense

Operating lease expense

Finance lease expense

Amortization of ROU lease assets

Interest on lease liabilities

Variable lease expense

$ 

$ 

$ 

$ 

The following table summarizes the maturities of lease liabilities:

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

Thereafter

Total

Less: Present value discount

Lease liability

$ 

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FORM 10-K as of December 31, 2020
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
(in millions, except per share amounts)

The following table summarizes the cash flow information related to leases:

Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities:

Operating - operating cash flows

Finance - financing cash flows

Finance - operating cash flows

ROU lease assets obtained in the exchange for lease liabilities:

Operating leases

Finance leases

The following table summarizes the balance sheet information related to leases:

Assets

Operating

Finance

Total leased assets

Current liabilities

Operating

Finance

Noncurrent liabilities

Operating

Finance

Total lease liabilities

December 31, 2020

December 31, 2019

$ 

$ 

$ 

$ 

$ 

94.4  $ 

1.6  $ 

0.7  $ 

37.4  $ 

4.0  $ 

106.7 

0.4 

0.6 

85.0 

3.0 

December 31, 2020

December 31, 2019

$ 

$ 

$ 

143.3  $ 

5.2 

148.5  $ 

55.7  $ 

1.9 

93.1 

3.0 

$ 

153.7  $ 

167.5 

2.4 

169.9 

62.8 

0.9 

106.4 

1.4 

171.5 

Finance leases are included in other assets, other current liabilities and other liabilities on the consolidated balance sheets. 

NOTE 17: DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS AND HEDGING ACTIVITIES

The  Company  is  exposed  to  certain  risks  arising  from  both  its  business  operations  and  economic  conditions.  The  Company 
principally manages its exposures to a wide variety of business and operational risks through management of its core business 
activities. The Company manages certain economic risks, including interest rate and foreign exchange rate risk, through the use 
of  derivative  financial  instruments.  The  Company’s  derivative  foreign  currency  instruments  are  used  to  manage  differences  in 
the amount of the Company’s known or expected cash receipts and cash payments principally related to the Company’s non-
functional  currency  assets  and  liabilities.  The  Company's  interest  rate  derivatives  are  used  to  manage  interest  expense  on 
variable interest rate borrowings.

The Company uses derivatives to mitigate the economic consequences associated with fluctuations in currencies and interest 
rates. The following table summarizes the gain (loss) recognized on derivative instruments:

Derivative instrument

Classification on consolidated 
statement of operations

2020

2019

2018

Interest rate swaps and non-designated hedges

Interest expense

$  (14.3)  $ 

(3.4)  $ 

(2.9) 

Foreign exchange forward contracts and cash flow hedges

Foreign exchange forward contracts and cash flow hedges

Net sales

Cost of sales

1.2 

— 

Foreign exchange forward contracts and cash flow hedges

Foreign exchange gain (loss), net

(30.9)   

0.4 

— 

5.0 

2.4 

0.6 

(10.4) 

Total

$  (44.0)  $  2.0  $  (10.3) 

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FORM 10-K as of December 31, 2020
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
(in millions, except per share amounts)

FOREIGN EXCHANGE

Non-Designated  Hedges.  A  substantial  portion  of  the  Company’s  operations  and  revenues  are  international.  As  a  result, 
changes  in  foreign  exchange  rates  can  create  substantial  foreign  exchange  gains  and  losses  from  the  revaluation  of  non-
functional currency monetary assets and liabilities. The Company’s policy allows the use of foreign exchange forward contracts 
with maturities of up to 24 months to mitigate the impact of currency fluctuations on those foreign currency asset and liability 
balances.  The  Company  elected  not  to  apply  hedge  accounting  to  its  foreign  exchange  forward  contracts.  Thus,  spot-based 
gains/losses offset revaluation gains/losses within foreign exchange loss, net and forward-based gains/losses represent interest 
expense or income. The fair value of the Company’s non-designated foreign exchange forward contracts was $0.3 and $(0.4) as 
of December 31, 2020 and 2019, respectively. 

Cash Flow Hedges. The Company is exposed to fluctuations in various foreign currencies against its functional currency. At the 
Company,  both  sales  and  purchases  are  transacted  in  foreign  currencies.  Wincor  Nixdorf  International  GmbH  (WNI)  is  the 
Diebold Nixdorf AG currency management center. Currency risks in the aggregate are identified, quantified, and controlled at 
the WNI treasury center, and furthermore, it provides foreign currencies if necessary. The Diebold Nixdorf AG subsidiaries are 
primarily  exposed  to  the  GBP  as  the  EUR  is  its  functional  currency.  This  risk  is  considerably  reduced  by  natural  hedging  (i.e. 
management  of  sales  and  purchases  by  choice  location  and  suppliers).  For  the  remainder  of  the  risk  that  is  not  naturally 
hedged, foreign currency forwards are used to manage the exposure between EUR-GBP.

Procomp Amazonia Industria Electronica S.A. is a BRL-functional-currency subsidiary of Diebold Nixdorf, Incorporated that,
on a routine basis and in the normal course of business, makes inventory purchases that are denominated in USD. Upon the
completion of customs clearance, accounts payable and inventory are recorded using the daily spot USD-BRL exchange rate,
and released to cost of goods sold as inventory is sold. Such expenses expose the Company to exchange rate fluctuations
between BRL and USD until the accounts payable and inventory is recorded. To hedge this risk, the Company enters into and
designates  certain  foreign  currency  forward  contracts  to  sell  BRL  and  buy  USD  as  cash  flow  hedges  of  the  Company’s  USD 
denominated inventory purchases.

Derivative  instruments  are  recorded  on  the  balance  sheet  at  fair  value.  For  transactions  designated  as  cash  flow  hedges,  the 
effective portion of changes in the fair value are recorded in AOCI and are subsequently reclassified into earnings in the period 
that the hedged forecasted transactions impact earnings. The ineffective portion of the change in fair value of the derivatives is 
recognized  directly  in  earnings.  As  of  December  31,  2020,  the  Company  had  the  following  outstanding  foreign  currency 
derivatives that were used to hedge its foreign exchange risks: 

Foreign Currency Derivative

Number of Instruments

Notional Sold

Notional Purchased

Currency forward agreements (USD-BRL)

6 

70.0  BRL  

12.7  USD

INTEREST RATE

Cash Flow Hedges. The Company’s objectives in using interest rate derivatives are to add stability to interest expense and to 
manage its exposure to interest rate movements. Amounts reported in AOCI related to derivatives will be reclassified to interest 
expense as interest payments are made on the Company’s variable-rate debt. The Company estimates that a minimal amount 
will be reclassified as a decrease to interest expense over the next year.

In March 2020 and September 2019, the Company entered into multiple pay-fixed receive-variable interest rate swaps with an 
aggregate notional amount of $250.0 and $500.0, respectively. The effective portion of changes in the fair value of derivatives 
designated and that qualify as cash flow hedges is recorded in AOCI and is subsequently reclassified into earnings in the period 
that the hedged forecasted transaction affects earnings. The ineffective portion of the change in fair value of the derivatives is 
recognized directly in earnings.

Amounts reported in AOCI related to derivatives will be reclassified to interest expense as interest payments are made on the 
Company’s  variable-rate  debt.  The  Company  estimates  that  a  minimal  amount  will  be  reclassified  as  a  decrease  to  interest 
expense over the next year.

As  a  result  of  the  Company's  refinancing  activities  in  July  2020  (refer  to  Note  11:  Debt),  the  Company  terminated $625.0  of 
interest rate hedges for a termination payout of $6.2. 

Other  than  noted  above,  the  Company  does  not  use  derivatives  for  trading  or  speculative  purposes  and  currently  does  not 
have any additional derivatives that are not designated as hedges.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
(in millions, except per share amounts)

NOTE 18: FAIR VALUE OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES

Assets and Liabilities Recorded at Fair Value

Assets and liabilities subject to fair value measurement by fair value level and recorded at fair value are as follows:

Classification on consolidated 
balance sheets

Fair 
Value

Level 1

Level 2

Fair 
Value

Level 1

Level 2

December 31, 2020

December 31, 2019

Assets

Certificates of deposit

Short-term investments

$ 37.2  $ 

37.2  $ 

—  $  10.0  $ 

10.0  $ 

Assets held in rabbi trusts
Foreign exchange forward 
contracts

Interest rate swaps

Interest rate swaps

Total

Liabilities

Foreign exchange forward 
contracts

Securities and other investments

  6.6 

6.6 

— 

6.2 

6.2 

Other current assets

Other current assets

  1.7 

  — 

Securities and other investments

  — 

— 

— 

— 

1.7 

— 

— 

2.9 

1.7 

0.1 

— 

— 

— 

$ 45.5  $ 

43.8  $ 

1.7  $  20.9  $ 

16.2  $ 

Other current liabilities

$  2.7  $ 

—  $ 

2.7  $  2.9  $ 

—  $ 

Interest rate swaps

Other current liabilities

Deferred compensation

Other liabilities

  3.0 

  6.6 

— 

6.6 

3.0 

— 

2.3 

6.2 

— 

6.2 

Total

$ 12.3  $ 

6.6  $ 

5.7  $  11.4  $ 

6.2  $ 

— 

— 

2.9 

1.7 

0.1 

4.7 

2.9 

2.3 

— 

5.2 

The Company uses the end of the period when determining the timing of transfers between levels. During each of the years 
ended December 31, 2020 and 2019, there were no transfers between levels.

The  carrying  amount  of  the  Company's  debt  instruments  approximates  fair  value  except  for  the  2024  Senior  Notes  and  the 
2025 Senior Secured Notes. The fair value is summarized as follows:

2024 Senior Notes

2025 Senior Secured Notes - USD

2025 Senior Secured Notes - EUR

December 31, 2020

December 31, 2019

Fair Value

Carrying Value

Fair Value

Carrying Value

$ 

$ 

$ 

400.0  $ 

778.8  $ 

466.0  $ 

400.0  $ 

700.0  $ 

429.5  $ 

387.0  $ 

400.0 

—  $ 

—  $ 

— 

— 

Refer  to  Note  11:  Debt  for  further  details  surrounding  long-term  debt  as  of  December  31, 2020.  Additionally,  the  Company 
remeasures certain assets to fair value, using Level 3 measurements, as a result of the occurrence of triggering events. There 
was no significant assets or liabilities that were remeasured at fair value on a non-recurring basis during the periods presented.

NOTE 19: COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

Contractual Obligations

At  December  31,  2020,  the  Company  purchase  commitments  due  within  one  year  were  minimal  for  materials  and  services 
through  contract  manufacturing  agreements  at  negotiated  prices.  The  amounts  purchased  under  these  obligations  were 
minimal  in  2020.  The  Company  guarantees  a  fixed  cost  of  certain  products  used  in  production  to  its  strategic  partners. 
Variations in the products costs are absorbed by the Company.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
(in millions, except per share amounts)

Indirect Tax Contingencies

The Company accrues non-income-tax liabilities for indirect tax matters when management believes that a loss is probable and 
the amounts can be reasonably estimated, while contingent gains are recognized only when realized. In the event any losses 
are sustained in excess of accruals, they are charged against income. In evaluating indirect tax matters, management takes into 
consideration  factors  such  as  historical  experience  with  matters  of  similar  nature,  specific  facts  and  circumstances,  and  the 
likelihood of prevailing. Management evaluates and updates accruals as matters progress over time. It is reasonably possible 
that some of the matters for which accruals have not been established could be decided unfavorably to the Company and could 
require  recognizing  future  expenditures.  Also,  statutes  of  limitations  could  expire  without  the  Company  paying  the  taxes  for 
matters for which accruals have been established, which could result in the recognition of future gains upon reversal of these 
accruals at that time. 

At December 31, 2020, the Company was a party to several routine indirect tax claims from various taxing authorities globally 
that were incurred in the normal course of business, which neither individually nor in the aggregate are considered material by 
management  in  relation  to  the  Company’s  financial  position  or  results  of  operations.  In  management’s  opinion,  the 
consolidated  financial  statements  would  not  be  materially  affected  by  the  outcome  of  these  indirect  tax  claims  and/or 
proceedings or asserted claims. 

In addition to these routine indirect tax matters, the Company was a party to the proceedings described below:

The Company has challenged multiple customs rulings in Thailand seeking to retroactively collect customs duties on previous 
imports  of  ATMs.  In  August  2017,  March,  2019,  August  2019  and  May  2020  the  Supreme  Court  of  Thailand  ruled  in  the 
Company’s favor; finding each time that Customs' attempt to collect duties for importation of ATMs is improper. The surviving 
matters are immaterial and the Company believes a loss is not probable and accordingly, does not have any amount accrued 
for this contingency.

A loss contingency is reasonably possible if it has a more than remote but less than probable chance of occurring. Although 
management believes the Company has valid defenses with respect to its indirect tax positions, it is reasonably possible that a 
loss could occur in excess of the estimated accrual. The Company estimated the aggregate risk at December 31, 2020 to be up 
to $74.0 for its material indirect tax matters. The aggregate risk related to indirect taxes is adjusted as the applicable statutes of 
limitations expire.

Legal Contingencies

At December 31, 2020, the Company was a party to several lawsuits that were incurred in the normal course of business, which 
neither  individually  nor  in  the  aggregate  were  considered  material  by  management  in  relation  to  the  Company’s  financial 
position  or  results  of  operations.  In  management’s  opinion,  the  Company's  consolidated  financial  statements  would  not  be 
materially affected by the outcome of these legal proceedings, commitments or asserted claims.

In addition to these normal course of business litigation matters, the Company was a party to the proceedings described below:

Diebold KGaA is a party to two separate appraisal proceedings (Spruchverfahren) in connection with the purchase of all shares 
in  its  former  listed  subsidiary,  Diebold  Nixdorf  AG.  Both  proceedings  are  pending  at  the  same  Chamber  for  Commercial 
Matters (Kammer fur Hangelssachen) at the District Court (Landgericht) of Dortmund (Germany). The first appraisal proceeding 
relates to the DPLTA entered into by Diebold KGaA and former Diebold Nixdorf AG, which became effective on February 17, 
2017. The DPLTA appraisal proceeding was filed by minority shareholders of Diebold Nixdorf AG challenging the adequacy of 
both the cash exit compensation of €55.02 per Diebold Nixdorf AG share (of which 6.9 shares were then outstanding) and the 
annual recurring compensation of €2.82 per Diebold Nixdorf AG share offered in connection with the DPLTA. 

The  second  appraisal  proceeding  relates  to  the  cash  merger  squeeze-out  of  minority  shareholders  of  Diebold  Nixdorf  AG  in 
2019. The squeeze-out appraisal proceeding was filed by former minority shareholders of Diebold Nixdorf AG challenging the 
adequacy of the cash exit compensation of €54.80 per Diebold Nixdorf AG share (of which 1.4 shares were then outstanding) in 
connection with the merger squeeze-out.

In both appraisal proceedings, a court ruling would apply to all Diebold Nixdorf AG shares outstanding at the time when the 
DPLTA or the merger squeeze-out, respectively, became effective. Any cash compensation received by former Diebold Nixdorf 
AG  shareholders  in  connection  with  the  merger  squeeze-out  would  be  netted  with  any  higher  cash  compensation  such 
shareholder  may  still  claim  in  connection  with  the  DPLTA  appraisal  proceeding.  While  the  Company  believes  that  the 
compensation offered in connection with the DPLTA and the merger squeeze-out was in both cases fair, it notes that German 
courts often adjudicate increases of the cash compensation to plaintiffs in varying amounts in connection with German appraisal 
proceedings. Therefore, the Company cannot rule out that the first instance court or an appellate court may increase the cash 

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FORM 10-K as of December 31, 2020
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
(in millions, except per share amounts)

compensation  also  in  these  appraisal  proceedings.  The  Company,  however,  is  convinced  that  its  defense  in  both  appraisal 
proceedings which are still at preliminary stages is supported by strong sets of facts and the Company vigorously defends itself 
in these matters.

In  July  and  August  2019,  shareholders  filed  putative  class  action  lawsuits  alleging  violations  of  federal  securities  laws  in  the 
United States District  Court  for  the  Southern  District  of  New  York  and  the  Northern  District  of  Ohio. The  lawsuits  collectively 
assert  that  the  Company  and  three  former  officers  made  material  misstatements  regarding  the  Company’s  business  and 
operations, causing the Company’s common stock to be overvalued from February 14, 2017 to August 1, 2018. The lawsuits 
have been consolidated before a single judge in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York and lead 
plaintiffs appointed. The Company intends to vigorously defend itself in this matter and management remains confident that it 
has valid defenses to these claims. As with any pending litigation, the Company is unable to predict the final outcome of this 
matter.

In  January  2020,  the  Company’s  Board  of  Directors  received  a  demand  letter  from  alleged  shareholders  to  investigate  and 
pursue  claims  for  breach  of  fiduciary  duty  against  certain  current  and  former  directors  and  officers  based  on  the  Company’s 
statements  regarding  its  business  and  operations,  which  are  substantially  similar  to  those  challenged  in  the  federal  securities 
litigation.  The  Board  has  determined  to  defer  consideration  of  the  demand  while  the  federal  securities  litigation  remains 
pending.

NOTE 20: SEGMENT AND NET SALES INFORMATION

The  Company's  accounting  policies  derive  segment  results  that  are  the  same  as  those  the  Chief  Operating  Decision  Maker 
(CODM)  regularly  reviews  and  uses  to  make  decisions,  allocate  resources  and  assess  performance.  The  Company  continually 
considers its operating structure and the information subject to regular review by its Chief Executive Officer, who is the CODM, 
to  identify  reportable  operating  segments.  The  Company’s  operating  structure  is  based  on  a  number  of  factors  that 
management  uses  to  evaluate,  view  and  run  its  business  operations,  which  currently  includes,  but  is  not  limited  to,  product, 
service  and  solution.  The  Company's  reportable  operating  segments  are  based  on  the  following  solutions:  Eurasia  Banking, 
Americas Banking and Retail.

Segment revenue represents revenues from sales to external customers. Segment operating profit is defined as revenues less 
expenses identifiable to those segments. The Company does not allocate to its segments certain operating expenses, managed 
at  the  corporate  level;  that  are  not  routinely  used  in  the  management  of  the  segments;  or  information  that  is  impractical  to 
allocate.  These  unallocated  costs  include  certain  corporate  costs,  amortization  of  acquired  intangible  assets  and  deferred 
revenue,  restructuring  charges,  impairment  charges,  legal,  indemnification  and  professional  fees  related  to  acquisition  and 
divestiture  expenses,  along  with  other  income  (expenses).  Segment  operating  profit  reconciles  to  consolidated  income  (loss) 
before income taxes by deducting corporate costs and other income or expense items that are not attributed to the segments. 
Corporate charges not allocated to segments include headquarter-based costs associated with procurement, human resources, 
compensation  and  benefits,  finance  and  accounting,  global  development/engineering,  global  strategy/mergers  and 
acquisitions,  global  IT,  tax,  treasury  and  legal.  Assets  are  not  allocated  to  segments,  and  thus  are  not  included  in  the 
assessment  of  segment  performance,  and  consequently,  we  do  not  disclose  total  assets  and  depreciation  and  amortization 
expense by reportable operating segment.

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FORM 10-K as of December 31, 2020
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
(in millions, except per share amounts)

The  following  tables  represent  information  regarding  the  Company’s  segment  information  and  provides  a  reconciliation 
between segment operating profit and the consolidated income (loss) before income taxes for the years ended December 31:

Net sales summary by segment

Eurasia Banking

Americas Banking

Retail

Total customer revenues

Intersegment revenues

Eurasia Banking

Americas Banking

Total intersegment revenues

Segment operating profit

Eurasia Banking

Americas Banking

Retail

Total segment operating profit

Corporate charges not allocated to segments (1)

Impairment of assets

Restructuring and DN Now transformation expenses

Net non-routine expense

Operating profit (loss)

Other expense

Loss before taxes

2020

2019

2018

$ 

1,431.1  $ 

1,649.8  $ 

1,419.4 

1,051.8 

1,604.1 

1,154.8 

$ 

3,902.3  $ 

4,408.7  $ 

1,800.2 

1,515.7 

1,262.7 

4,578.6 

$ 

$ 

$ 

$ 

$ 

$ 

111.8  $ 

168.3  $ 

11.3 

15.5 

123.1  $ 

183.8  $ 

177.8  $ 

169.3  $ 

191.0 

77.6 

119.7 

58.3 

446.4  $ 

347.3  $ 

(91.0)  $ 

(7.5)   

(181.8)   

(142.1)   

(422.4)   

24.0 

(293.5)   

(269.5)  $ 

(79.4)  $ 

(30.2)   

(114.8)   

(149.5)   

(373.9)   

(26.6)   

(202.3)   

(228.9)  $ 

161.1 

13.8 

174.9 

150.1 

17.2 

47.1 

214.4 

(52.1) 

(180.2) 

(79.3) 

(228.4) 

(540.0) 

(325.6) 

(152.7) 

(478.3) 

(1)

Corporate  charges  not  allocated  to  segments  include  headquarter-based  costs  associated  with  procurement,  human  resources, 
compensation and benefits, finance and accounting, global development/engineering, global strategy/mergers and acquisitions, global IT, 
tax, treasury and legal.

Net non-routine expense consists of items that the Company has determined are non-routine in nature and not allocated to the 
reportable  operating  segments.  Net  non-routine  expense  of  $142.1  for  the  year  ended  December  31,  2020  was  due  to 
purchase  accounting  pre-tax  charges  for  amortization  of  acquired  intangibles  of  $82.9,  charges  from  a  loss-making  contract 
related to a discontinued offering of $25.5, legal, consulting and deal expenses, including gains/losses on divestitures, of $19.7, 
and other matters of $14.0. Net non-routine expense of $149.5 for the year ended December 31, 2019 was due to purchase 
accounting  pre-tax  changes  for  amortization  of  acquired  intangibles  of $93.3,  legal,  consulting  and  deal  expenses,  including 
gains/losses  on  divestitures,  of  $26.8  and  inventory  charges  of  $12.8,  and  other  matters  of  $16.6.  Net  non-routine  expense 
of  $228.4  for  the  year  ended  December  31,  2018  was  due  to  the  inventory  provision  of  $74.5  in  cost  of  sales,  acquisition 
integration expenses of $47.2 primarily within selling and administrative expense and purchase accounting pre-tax charges for 
amortization of acquired intangibles of $113.4. 

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FORM 10-K as of December 31, 2020
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
(in millions, except per share amounts)

The following table presents information regarding the Company’s segment net sales by service and product solution:

Eurasia Banking

Services

Products

Total Eurasia Banking

Americas Banking

Services

Products

Total Americas Banking

Retail

Services

Products

Total Retail

Total

2020

2019

2018

$ 

819.0  $ 

993.6  $ 

612.1 

1,431.1 

962.9 

456.5 

1,419.4 

582.6 

469.2 

1,051.8 

656.2 

1,649.8  $ 

1,002.5  $ 

601.6 

1,604.1  $ 

612.0  $ 

542.8 

1,154.8  $ 

$ 

3,902.3  $ 

4,408.7  $ 

1,111.8 

688.4 

1,800.2 

1,025.8 

489.9 

1,515.7 

651.9 

610.8 

1,262.7 

4,578.6 

The Company had no customers that accounted for more than 10 percent of total net sales in 2020, 2019 and 2018.

Below is a summary of net sales by point of origin for the years ended December 31:

Americas

United States

Other Americas

Total Americas

EMEA

Germany

Other EMEA

Total EMEA

AP

Total AP

Total net sales

2020

2019

2018

$ 

974.7  $ 

1,024.7  $ 

502.9 

1,477.6 

764.3 

1,282.0 

2,046.3 

654.6 

1,679.3 

872.5 

1,400.4 

2,272.9 

378.4 

456.5 

$ 

3,902.3  $ 

4,408.7  $ 

1,047.7 

556.7 

1,604.4 

876.2 

1,583.8 

2,460.0 

514.2 

4,578.6 

Below is a summary of property, plant and equipment, net by geographical location as of December 31:

Property, plant and equipment, net

United States

Germany

Other international

Total property, plant and equipment, net

2020

2019

$ 

$ 

25.5  $ 

118.8 

33.2 

177.5  $ 

62.4 

129.3 

39.8 

231.5 

In the following table, revenue is disaggregated by timing of revenue recognition at December 31: 

Timing of revenue recognition 

Products transferred at a point in time
Products and services transferred over time

Net sales

2020
39%
61%
100%

2019
41%
59%
100%

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FORM 10-K as of December 31, 2020
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
(in millions, except per share amounts)

NOTE 21: QUARTERLY FINANCIAL INFORMATION (UNAUDITED)

The following table presents selected unaudited quarterly financial information for the years ended December 31:

Net sales

Gross profit

Net loss
Net income (loss) attributable to 
noncontrolling interests

Net loss attributable to Diebold 
Nixdorf, Incorporated

First Quarter

Second Quarter

Third Quarter

Fourth Quarter

2020

2019

2020

2019

2020

2019

2020

2019

$  910.7  $ 1,028.1  $  890.5  $  1,150.2  $  995.2  $ 1,078.8  $ 1,105.9  $ 1,151.6 

$  226.8  $  246.1  $  247.6  $  279.2  $  284.1  $  271.4  $  276.5  $  270.4 

$ 

(93.4)  $  (131.9)  $ 

(23.1)  $ 

(55.3)  $  (100.9)  $ 

(34.8)  $ 

(50.4)  $  (122.6) 

(0.6)   

0.8 

0.6 

(5.0)   

0.5 

0.9 

0.8 

— 

$ 

(92.8)  $  (132.7)  $ 

(23.7)  $ 

(50.3)  $  (101.4)  $ 

(35.7)  $ 

(51.2)  $  (122.6) 

Net income (loss) attributable to Diebold Nixdorf, Incorporated

Basic and diluted (loss) per share

$ 

(1.20)  $ 

(1.74)  $ 

(0.31)  $ 

(0.66)  $ 

(1.31)  $ 

(0.46)  $ 

(0.66)  $ 

(1.60) 

Basic and diluted weighted-
average shares outstanding

77.2 

76.4 

77.6 

76.7 

77.7 

76.8 

77.7 

76.8 

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ITEM 9: CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE

Not applicable. 

ITEM 9A: CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
(in millions)

The  Company  maintains  disclosure  controls  and  procedures  that  are  designed  to  ensure  that  information  required  to  be 
disclosed  in  the  Company’s  reports  under  the  Securities  Exchange  Act  of  1934,  as  amended,  is  recorded,  processed, 
summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the Commission’s rules and forms and that such information is 
accumulated  and  communicated  to  the  Company’s  management,  including  its  Chief  Executive  Officer  (CEO)  and  Chief 
Financial Officer (CFO), as appropriate, to allow for timely decisions regarding required disclosure. In designing and evaluating 
the  disclosure  controls  and  procedures,  management  recognizes  that  any  controls  and  procedures,  no  matter  how  well 
designed and operated, can provide only reasonable assurance of achieving the desired control objectives, and management is 
required to apply its judgment in evaluating the cost-benefit relationship of possible controls and procedures.

The Company carries out a variety of on-going procedures, under the supervision and with the participation of the Company’s 
management,  including  the  Company’s  CEO  and  CFO,  to  evaluate  the  effectiveness  of  the  design  and  operation  of  the 
Company’s disclosure controls and procedures. 

Based  on  that  evaluation,  the  Company’s  CEO  and  CFO  concluded  that  the  Company’s  disclosure  controls  and  procedures 
were effective at a reasonable assurance level as of the end of the period of this report.

(a) MANAGEMENT'S REPORT ON INTERNAL CONTROL OVER FINANCIAL REPORTING

Management  is  responsible  for  establishing  and  maintaining  adequate  internal  control  over  financial  reporting,  as  defined  in 
Exchange  Act  Rule  13a-15(f).  The  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 U.S. GAAP.

Internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that (1) pertain to the maintenance of records 
that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets of the Company; (2) provide 
reasonable  assurance  that  transactions  are  recorded  as  necessary  to  permit  the  preparation  of  financial  statements  in 
accordance  with  U.S.  GAAP,  and  that  receipts  and  expenditures  of  the  Company  are  being  made  only  in  accordance  with 
authorizations  of  management  and  directors  of  the  Company;  and  (3)  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.

Under the supervision of the CEO and CFO and Board of Directors, the Company conducted an evaluation of the effectiveness 
of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting based on the framework in “Internal Control-Integrated Framework 
(2013 framework)” issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission in 2013. Based on this 
assessment,  management  has  concluded  that  the  internal  control  over  financial  reporting  was  effective  as  of  December  31, 
2020.

KPMG  LLP,  the  Company’s  independent  registered  public  accounting  firm,  has  issued  an  auditor’s  report  on  management’s 
assessment of the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2020. This report 
is included in Item 8 of this annual report on Form 10-K.

(b) CHANGES IN INTERNAL CONTROL OVER FINANCIAL REPORTING

During the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2020, there were no changes in the Company's internal control over financial 
reporting that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company's internal control over financial 
reporting.

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ITEM 9B: OTHER INFORMATION

Item 5.02. Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory 
Arrangements of Certain Officers.

Service Agreements with Ulrich Näher and Olaf Heyden

On  February  24,  2021,  Diebold  Nixdorf,  Incorporated  (the  “Company”)  entered  into  new  service  agreements  (the  “Service 
Agreements”) with each of Dr. Ulrich Näher and Olaf Heyden, the Company’s Senior Vice President, Chief Commercial Officer, 
and Senior Vice President, Chief Operating Officer, respectively. These agreements expire on February 24, 2024 and provide 
for  the  following  annual  compensation:  (1)  a  fixed  base  salary  of  €496,203  and  €508,305,  respectively;  (2)  a  short-term  cash 
incentive  opportunity  under  our  annual  incentive  plan  and  a  long-term  incentive  opportunity  under  our  long-term  incentive 
plan;  (3)  certain  pension  benefits  pursuant  to  the  Service  Agreements  and  the  Wincor  Nixdorf  International  GmbH  pension 
directive  (with  yearly  pension  benefit  contribution  commitments  of  €50,000);  and  (4)  certain  non-performance-based  fringe 
benefits, which include accident and liability insurance, health insurance, and directors and officers insurance premiums paid by 
the Company, financial planning services, and monthly car allowance.

The short-term cash incentive award under our annual incentive plan is dependent on the attainment of specific targets set by 
the Company at the beginning of each fiscal year. If performance is achieved at target, Dr. Näher and Mr. Heyden will receive 
an amount equal to 100% of their fixed base salary as compensation under our annual incentive plan. With respect to the long-
term  incentive  compensation,  Dr.  Näher  and  Mr.  Heyden  are  eligible  for  awards  based  on  175%  and  200%  of  annual  base 
salary at target, respectively. 

Dr. Näher and Mr. Heyden are also subject to (1) a 12 month post-contractual non-competition obligation in which they will be 
compensated  with  50%  of  their  contractual  benefits  last  received  (without  taking  into  account  the  long-term  incentive 
component, pension contributions, and the non-cash benefit of the company car and subject to certain offsetting payments); 
and (2) the non-competition obligations provided under  German  law  and may not, among  other things,  without  prior written 
approval, work for a company or a third party which is a competitor. In addition, Dr. Näher and Mr. Heyden are subject to a 12 
month  post-contractual  non-solicitation  obligation  in  which  they  may  not,  among  other  things,  solicit  key  employees  of  the 
Company. 

The Service Agreements provide for certain payments and benefits in the event of qualifying terminations of employment that 
are consistent with their prior agreements. In addition, the Service Agreements also provide for certain payments and benefits 
in the event of a termination following a change in control (as defined in the Service Agreements) that are consistent with the 
Company’s existing program. Any change in control benefits are paid only following both (1) a change in control (as defined in 
the Service Agreements) and (2) a termination of the executive’s employment without cause by the Company, or by him with 
good  reason  (as  such  terms  are  defined  in  the  Service  Agreements)  in  the  three-year  period  following  a  change  in  control. 
Under  such  circumstances,  Dr.  Näher  and  Mr.  Heyden  may  be  eligible  for  (1)  a  lump  sum  payment  equal  to  two  times  base 
salary and target cash bonus, (2) the acceleration of outstanding equity awards, (3) payment of outstanding performance awards 
at target, (4) two years of continued participation in the nongovernmental/supplemental Company health and benefit plans, and 
(5) a lump sum payment in an amount equal to the additional benefits Dr. Näher and Mr. Heyden would have accrued under 
the German pension plan, each qualified or nonqualified pension, profit sharing, deferred compensation or supplemental plan 
for one additional year of service, provided he was fully vested prior to termination.

The  foregoing  descriptions  of  the  Service  Agreements  do  not  purport  to  be  complete,  and  are  qualified  in  their  entirety  by 
reference  to  the  full  text  of  the  Service  Agreements,  copies  of  which  is  filed  as  Exhibits  10.26  and  10.28  hereto  and  are 
incorporated herein by reference.

Award Agreement with Jeffrey Rutherford

On  February  23,  2021,  the  People  and  Compensation  Committee  (the  “Committee”)  of  Diebold  Nixdorf,  Incorporated  (the 
“Company”)  granted  a  performance-based,  multi-year  equity  incentive  award  to  Senior  Vice  President  and  Chief  Financial 
Officer Jeffrey Rutherford under the Company’s shareholder-approved 2017 Equity and Performance Incentive Plan. This grant 
of  253,992  performance  units  has  a  four-year  performance  period,  with  potential  vesting  in  annual  increments  based  on 
achievement  of  performance  metrics  designed  to  increase  shareholder  value  during  such  annual  period.  This  award  is  an 
integral component of the Company's strategy to retain Mr. Rutherford and to better align his compensation with peers while 
incentivizing growth in levered free cash flow, revenue, and the return on invested capital (ROIC).

The performance units can be earned, if at all, upon achievement of specified performance objectives during the 2021 to 2024 
performance  period.  These  objectives  are  aligned  and  consistent  with  the  Company's  earnings  release  and  presentation,  on 
February  10,  2021,  regarding  longer-term  financial  targets.  Subject  to  achievement  at  target  on  each  of  the  goals,  a 
proportionate number of performance units will vest annually in 20% tranches following the first three years, with 40% vesting 
following  the  fourth  year  of  the  performance  period.  No  additional  performance  units  will  be  earned  for  results  in  excess  of 
target level.

The performance objectives that were established for this incentive award complement the metrics selected by the People and 
Compensation Committee for both the executive's 2021 Annual Incentive Plan award and his 2021 performance-based equity 
award under the Company's long-term incentive compensation program. The 2021 Annual Incentive Plan will be funded based 

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on performance against pre-established targets for unlevered free cash flow and operating profit. The 2021-2023 performance-
based  equity  incentive  awards  will  be  earned  based  on  targets  for  levered  free  cash  flow  and  revenue  over  the  three-year 
performance period. The People and Compensation Committee believes that, collectively, these two programs and the special 
performance-based equity award granted on February 23, 2021 align the interests of the Company's CFO with the long-term 
interests of shareholders.

The foregoing description is qualified by reference to the full text of the award agreement, a copy of which is attached hereto 
as Exhibit 10.44 and incorporated herein by reference.

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PART III

ITEM 10: DIRECTORS, EXECUTIVE OFFICERS AND CORPORATE GOVERNANCE

Information  with  respect  to  directors  of  the  Company,  including  the  audit  committee  and  the  designated  audit  committee 
financial experts, is included in the Company’s proxy statement for the 2021 Annual Meeting of Shareholders (the 2021 Annual 
Meeting) and is incorporated herein by reference. Information with respect to any material changes to the procedures by which 
security holders may recommend nominees to the Company’s board of directors is included in the Company’s proxy statement 
for  the  2021  Annual  Meeting  and  is  incorporated  herein  by  reference.  The  following  table  summarizes  information  regarding 
executive officers of the Company:

Name, Age, Title and Year Elected to Present Office

Other Positions Held Last Five Years

Gerrard B. Schmid - 52
President and Chief Executive Officer
Year elected: 2018

Jeffrey L. Rutherford - 60
Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer
Year elected: 2019

Jonathan B. Leiken — 49
Senior Vice President, Chief Legal Officer and General Counsel
Year elected: 2014

Olaf Heyden — 57
Senior Vice President, Chief Operating Officer
Year elected: 2016

Ulrich Näher — 55
Senior Vice President, Chief Commercial Officer
Year elected: 2016

Manish Choudhary – 46
Senior Vice President, Software
Year elected: 2020

Elizabeth Patrick – 53 
Senior Vice President, Chief People Officer
Year elected: 2019

2012-February 2018: Chief Executive Officer and Director of 
D+H Corporation (global payments and technology 
provider)

October 2018-January 2019: Interim Chief Financial Officer 
for Diebold Nixdorf, Incorporated; 2017-October 2018: 
Chairman, Interim President and Interim Chief Executive 
Officer for Edgewater Technology, Inc. (technology 
consulting firm); 2014-2016: Vice President and Chief 
Financial Officer for Ferro Corporation (international 
coatings manufacturing)

2008-May 2014: Partner, Jones Day (global legal services)

2013-August 2016: Executive Vice President, Software and 
Services, and a member of the executive board for Wincor 
Nixdorf AG

March 2016-August 2016: Executive Vice President of 
Systems Business and member of the board of directors for 
Wincor Nixdorf AG; 2015-March 2016: Senior Vice President 
of Research and Development at Wincor Nixdorf AG; 
2006-2015: Senior Partner at McKinsey and Company 
(management and consulting)

2018-March 2020: Senior Vice President and GM Products & 
Strategy, Sending Technology Solutions for Pitney Bowes, 
Inc. (global technology company, software solutions); 2017-
March 2020: Chairman Pitney Bowes Software India 
(software solutions); 2016-2018: Senior Vice President, 
Global Innovation & Engineering Pitney Bowes, Inc. (global 
technology company) and Managing Director, Pitney Bowes 
Software (software solutions)

July 2014-March 2019: Vice President and Chief Human 
Resources Officer for Veritiv Corporation (distribution and 
packaging company); October 2012-July 2014: Vice 
President of Human Resources for International Paper/xpedx 
(International Paper is a paper and pulp manufacturer, 
xpedx was the distribution arm)

There are no family relationships, either by blood, marriage or adoption, between any of the executive officers and directors of 
the Company.

CODE OF BUSINESS ETHICS

All  of  the  directors,  executive  officers  and  employees  of  the  Company  are  required  to  comply  with  certain  policies  and 
protocols concerning business ethics and conduct, which we refer to as our Code of Business Ethics (COBE). The COBE applies 
not only to the Company, but also to all of those domestic and international companies in which the Company owns or controls 
a majority interest. The COBE describes certain responsibilities that the directors, executive officers and employees have to the 
Company, to each other and to the Company’s global partners and communities including, but not limited to, compliance with 
laws,  conflicts  of  interest,  intellectual  property  and  the  protection  of  confidential  information.  The  COBE  is  available  on  the 
Company’s web site at www.dieboldnixdorf.com or by written request to the Corporate Secretary.

SECTION 16(a) BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP REPORTING COMPLIANCE

Information  with  respect  to  Section  16(a)  beneficial  ownership  reporting  compliance  is  included  in  the  Company’s  proxy 
statement for the 2021 Annual Meeting and is incorporated herein by reference.

ITEM 11: EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION

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Information with respect to executive officers' and directors' compensation is included in the Company’s proxy statement for 
the  2021  Annual  Meeting  and  is  incorporated  herein  by  reference.  Information  with  respect  to  compensation  committee 
interlocks and insider participation and the compensation committee report is included in the Company’s proxy statement for 
the 2021 Annual Meeting and is incorporated herein by reference.

ITEM  12:  SECURITY  OWNERSHIP  OF  CERTAIN  BENEFICIAL  OWNERS  AND  MANAGEMENT  AND  RELATED 
STOCKHOLDER MATTERS

Information  with  respect  to  security  ownership  of  certain  beneficial  owners  and  management  is  included  in  the  Company’s 
proxy statement for the 2021 Annual Meeting and is incorporated herein by reference.

Equity Compensation Plan Information

Plan Category

Equity compensation plans approved by security holders

Stock options

Restricted stock units

Performance shares

Non-employee director deferred shares

Deferred compensation

Number of 
securities to be 
issued upon 
exercise of 
outstanding 
options, warrants 
and rights (a)

Weighted-average 
exercise price of 
outstanding 
options, warrants 
and rights (b)

Number of securities 
remaining available for 
future issuance under 
equity compensation 
plans (excluding 
securities reflected in 
column (a)) (c)

2,713,617  $ 

14.30 

1,943,005 

45,156 

29,685 

815 

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

 N/A

 N/A

 N/A

 N/A

N/A

Total equity compensation plans approved by security holders

4,732,278  $ 

14.30 

4,900,000 

In column (b), the weighted-average exercise price is only applicable to stock options. In column (c), the number of securities 
remaining  available  for  future  issuance  for  stock  options,  restricted  stock  units,  performance  shares  and  non-employee 
director deferred shares is approved in total and not individually.

ITEM 13: CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS AND DIRECTOR INDEPENDENCE

Information  with  respect  to  certain  relationships  and  related  transactions  and  director  independence  is  included  in  the 
Company’s proxy statement for the 2021 Annual Meeting and is incorporated herein by reference.

ITEM 14: PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTANT FEES AND SERVICES

Information with respect to principal accountant fees and services is included in the Company’s proxy statement for the 2021 
Annual Meeting and is incorporated herein by reference.

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PART IV

ITEM 15: EXHIBITS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES

(a) 1. Documents filed as a part of this annual report on Form 10-K. 

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•

•

•

•

•

Reports of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

Consolidated Balance Sheets at December 31, 2020 and 2019 

Consolidated Statements of Operations for the Years Ended December 31, 2020, 2019 and 2018 

Consolidated  Statements  of  Comprehensive  Income  (Loss)  for  the  Years  Ended  December  31, 2020,  2019  and 
2018 

Consolidated Statements of Equity for the Years Ended December 31, 2020, 2019 and 2018 

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Years Ended December 31, 2020, 2019 and 2018 

• Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

(a) 2. Financial statement schedules 

All  schedules  are  omitted,  as  the  required  information  is  inapplicable  or  the  information  is  presented  in  the 
consolidated financial statements or related notes.

 (a) 3. Exhibits

2.1

2.2

3.1(i)

3.1(ii)

Business Combination Agreement, dated November 23, 2015, by and among Diebold, Incorporated and Wincor 
Nixdorf Aktiengesellschaft — incorporated by reference to Exhibit 2.1 to Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K 
filed on November 23, 2015 (Commission File No. 1-4879)

Asset Purchase Agreement, dated as of October 25, 2015, by and among Diebold, Incorporated, The Diebold 
Company of Canada, LTD., Securitas Electronic Security, Inc. and 9481176 Canada Inc. — incorporated by 
reference to Exhibit 2.1 to Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on February 4, 2016 (Commission File No. 
1-4879)

Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation of Diebold, Incorporated — incorporated by reference to Exhibit 
3.1(i) to Registrant’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1994 (Commission File No. 
1-4879)

Certificate of Amendment by Shareholders to Amended Articles of Incorporation of Diebold, Incorporated — 
incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.2 to Registrant’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended 
March 31, 1996 (Commission File No. 1-4879)

3.1 (iii) Certificate of Amendment to Amended Articles of Incorporation of Diebold, Incorporated — incorporated by 

reference to Exhibit 3.3 to Registrant’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1998 
(Commission File No. 1-4879)

3.1 (iv) Certificate of Amendment to Amended Articles of Incorporation of Diebold, Incorporated — incorporated by 

reference to Exhibit 3.1(i) to Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on December 12, 2016 (Commission File 
No. 1-4879)

3.1 (v)

3.2

4.1 (i)

4.1 (ii)

4.1 (iii)

4.2 (i)

Certificate of Amendment to Amended Articles of Incorporation of Diebold Nixdorf, Incorporated — incorporated 
by reference to Exhibit 3.5 to Registrant’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2017 
(File No. 1-4879)

Amended and Restated Code of Regulations — incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1(i) to Registrant’s Current 
Report on Form 8-K filed on February 17, 2017 (Commission File No. 1-4879)

Indenture, dated as of April 19, 2016, among Diebold, Incorporated, as issuer, the subsidiaries of Diebold, 
Incorporated named therein as guarantors and U.S. Bank National Association, as trustee (including Form of 8.5% 
Senior Notes due 2024) — incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K 
filed on April 19, 2016 (Commission File No. 1-4879)

First Supplemental Indenture, dated as of November 29, 2018, among Diebold Nixdorf, Incorporated, the 
Guaranteeing Subsidiaries named therein and U.S. Bank National Association, as trustee — incorporated by 
reference to Exhibit 4.1(ii) to Registrant’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2018 
(Commission File No. 1-4879)

Second Supplemental Indenture, dated as of February 29, 2019, among Diebold Nixdorf, Incorporated, the 
Guaranteeing Subsidiary named therein and U.S. Bank National Association, as trustee — incorporated by 
reference to Exhibit 4.1(iii) to Registrant’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2018 
(Commission File No. 1-4879)

Indenture, dated as of July 20, 2020, among Diebold Nixdorf, Incorporated, as issuer, the subsidiaries of Diebold 
Nixdorf, Incorporated named therein as guarantors, and U.S. Bank National Association, as trustee and notes 
collateral agent, relating to Diebold Nixdorf, Incorporated's 9.375% Senior Secured Notes due 2025 (including 
Form of 9.375% Senior Secured Notes due 2025) – incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to Registrant's Current 
Report on Form 8-K filed on July 24, 2020 (Commission File No. 1-4879)

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4.3 (i)

4.4

Indenture, dated as of July 20, 2020, among Diebold Nixdorf Dutch Holding B.V., as issuer, Diebold Nixdorf, 
Incorporated, as guarantor, the subsidiaries of Diebold Nixdorf, Incorporated named therein as guarantors, 
Euroclear Financial Services DAC, as paying agent, transfer agent and registrar, and U.S. Bank National 
Association, as trustee, and U.S. Bank Trustees Limited, as notes collateral agent, relating to Diebold Nixdorf Dutch 
Holding B.V.'s 9.000% Senior Secured Notes due 2025 (including Form of 9.000% Senior Secured Notes due 2025) 
– incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.3 to Registrant's Current Report on Form 8-K filed on July 24, 2020 
(Commission File No. 1-4879)
Description of Securities of Diebold Nixdorf, Incorporated

*10.1(iii) Form of Employee Agreement — incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to Registrant’s Quarterly Report on 

Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2015 (Commission File No. 1-4879)

*10.2(i)

Supplemental Employee Retirement Plan I as amended and restated January 1, 2008 — incorporated by reference 
to Exhibit 10.5(i) to Registrant’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2008 (Commission 
File No. 1-4879)

*10.2(ii) Supplemental Employee Retirement Plan II as amended and restated July 1, 2002 — incorporated by reference to 
Exhibit 10.5(ii) to Registrant’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2002 
(Commission File No. 1-4879)

*10.2(iii) Pension Restoration Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan — incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.5(iii) to 
Registrant’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2008 (Commission File No. 1-4879)

*10.2(iv) Pension Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan — incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.5(iv) to Registrant’s 

Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2008 (Commission File No. 1-4879)

*10.2(v) 401(k) Restoration Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan — incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.5(v) to 

Registrant’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2008 (Commission File No. 1-4879)

*10.2(vi) 401(k) Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan — incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.5(vi) to Registrant’s 
Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2008 (Commission File No. 1-4879)

*10.2(vii) Amendment to 401(k) Restoration Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan — incorporated by reference to Exhibit 
10.2(vii) to Registrant’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2018 (Commission File No. 
1-4879)
Deferred Compensation Plan No. 2 for Directors of Diebold, Incorporated — incorporated by reference to Exhibit 
10.7(iv) to Registrant’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2008 (Commission File No. 
1-4879)

*10.3

*10.4

*10.5(i)

Amended and Restated 1991 Equity and Performance Incentive Plan as Amended and Restated as of April 13, 
2009 — incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on April 29, 
2009 (Commission File No. 1-4879)

Form of Deferred Compensation Agreement and Amendment No. 1 to Deferred Compensation Agreement — 
incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.13 to Registrant’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended 
December 31, 1996 (Commission File No. 1-4879)

*10.5(ii) Deferred Incentive Compensation Plan No. 2 — incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.10 to Registrant’s Annual 

Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2008 (Commission File No. 1-4879)

*10.6(iii) Section 162(m) Deferred Compensation Agreement (as amended and restated January 29, 1998) — incorporated 

by reference to Exhibit 10.13 (ii) to Registrant’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 
1998 (Commission File No. 1-4879)

*10.7

10.8(i)

10.8(ii)

10.8(iii)

10.8(iv)

10.8(v)

Deferral of Stock Option Gains Plan — incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.14 to the Registrant’s Annual Report 
on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1998 (Commission File No. 1-4879)

Credit Agreement, dated as of November 23, 2015, among Diebold, Incorporated, the subsidiary borrowers from 
time to time party thereto, the lenders from time to time party thereto, and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as 
administrative agent — incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to Registrant’s Amendment No. 1 to Registration 
Statement on Form S-4/A filed on January 8, 2016 (Registration No. 333-208186)

Replacement Facilities Effective Date Amendment, dated as of December 23, 2015, among Diebold, Incorporated, 
and the subsidiary borrower party thereto, the guarantors party thereto, JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A, as 
administrative agent, and the lenders party thereto — incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to Registrant’s 
Amendment No. 1 to Registration Statement on Form S-4/A filed on January 8, 2016 (Registration No. 
333-208186)

Second Amendment to Credit Agreement, dated as of May 6, 2016, among Diebold, Incorporated, the subsidiary 
borrowers party thereto, the guarantors party thereto, JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as administrative agent, and 
the lenders party thereto — incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K 
filed on May 12, 2016 (Commission File No. 1-4879)

Third Amendment to Credit Agreement, dated as of August 16, 2016, between Diebold, Incorporated and 
JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as administrative agent — incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.34 to Registrant’s 
Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2016 (Commission File No. 1-4879)

Fourth Amendment to Credit Agreement, dated as of February 14, 2017, between Diebold, Incorporated and JP 
Morgan Chase Bank, N.A. as administrative agent — incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.9(v) to Registrant’s 
Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2018 (Commission File No. 1-4879)

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10.8(vi)

Incremental Amendment to Credit Agreement, dated as of May 9, 2017, among Diebold Nixdorf, Incorporated, 
the subsidiary borrowers party thereto, the guarantors party thereto, the lenders party thereto and JPMorgan 
Chase Bank, N.A., as administrative agent — incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.12 to Registrant’s Quarterly 
Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2017 (Commission File No. 1-4879)

10.8(vii) Fifth Amendment, dated as of April 17, 2018, among Diebold Nixdorf, Incorporated, the subsidiary borrower party 

thereto, the guarantor party thereto, the lenders party thereto and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as administrative 
agent — incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on April 20, 
2018 (Commission File No. 1-4879)

10.8(viii) Sixth Amendment and Incremental Amendment, dated as of August 31, 2018, among Diebold Nixdorf, 

Incorporated, the subsidiary borrowers party thereto, the guarantor party thereto, the lenders party thereto and JP 
Morgan Chase Bank, N.A., as administrative agent — incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to Registrant's 
Current Report on Form 8-K filed on September 4, 2018 (Commission File No. 1-4879)

10.8(ix)

10.8(x)

Seventh Amendment, dated August 7, 2019, among Diebold Nixdorf, Incorporated, the subsidiary borrowers party 
thereto, the guarantor party thereto, the lenders party thereto and JP Morgan Chase Bank, N.A., as administrative 
agent - incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to Registrant’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter 
ended September 30, 2019 (Commission File No. 1-4879) 
Eighth Amendment, dated as of February 27, 2020, among Diebold Nixdorf, Incorporated, the subsidiary 
borrowers party thereto, the guarantors party thereto, the lenders party thereto and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., 
as administrative agent — incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to Registrant’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q 
for the quarter ended March 31, 2020 (Commission File No. 1-4879)

10.8(xi) Ninth Amendment, dated as of July 20, 2020, by and among Diebold Nixdorf, Incorporated, as borrower, the 

subsidiary borrowers named therein, the guarantors party thereto from time to time, JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., 
as administrative agent and the other institutions named on the signature pages thereto – incorporated by 
reference to Exhibit 10.1 to Registrant's Current Report on Form 8-K filed on July 24, 2020 (Commission File No. 
1-4879)

10.8(xii) Tenth Amendment, dated as of November 6, 2020, by and among Diebold Nixdorf, Incorporated, as borrower, the 

subsidiary borrowers named therein, the guarantors party thereto from time to time, JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., 
as administrative agent and other institutions named on the signature pages thereto. 

10.9(i)

Transfer and Administration Agreement, dated as of March 30, 2001, by and among DCC Funding LLC, Diebold 
Credit Corporation, Diebold, Incorporated, Receivables Capital Corporation and Bank of America, National 
Association and the financial institutions from time to time parties thereto — incorporated by reference to Exhibit 
10.20(i) to Registrant’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2001 (Commission File No. 
1-4879)

10.9(ii) Amendment No. 1 to the Transfer and Administration Agreement, dated as of May 2001, by and among DCC 

Funding LLC, Diebold Credit Corporation, Diebold, Incorporated, Receivables Capital Corporation and Bank of 
America, National Association and the financial institutions from time to time parties thereto — incorporated by 
reference to Exhibit 10.20(ii) to Registrant’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March, 31, 2001 
(Commission File No. 1-4879)

*10.10

*10.11

*10.12

*10.13

Form of Non-Qualified Stock Option Agreement — incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to Registrant’s 
Current Report on Form 8-K filed on September 21, 2009 (Commission File No. 1-4879)

Form of Restricted Share Agreement — incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to Registrant’s Current Report on 
Form 8-K filed on September 21, 2009 (Commission File No. 1-4879)

Form of RSU Agreement — incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K 
filed on September 21, 2009 (Commission File No. 1-4879)

Form of Performance Share Agreement — incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.4 to Registrant’s Current Report 
on Form 8-K filed on September 21, 2009 (Commission File No. 1-4879)

*10.15(i) Diebold, Incorporated Annual Cash Bonus Plan — incorporated by reference to Exhibit A to Registrant’s Definitive 

Proxy Statement on Schedule 14A filed on March 16, 2010 (Commission File No. 1-4879)

*10.14(ii) Diebold, Incorporated Annual Cash Bonus Plan — incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to Registrant’s Current 

Report on Form 8-K filed on April 28, 2015 (Commission File No. 1-4879)

*10.15(i) Form of Deferred Shares Agreement — incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.5 to Registrant’s Current Report on 

Form 8-K filed on September 21, 2009 (Commission File No. 1-4879)

*10.15(ii) Form of Deferred Shares Agreement (2014) — incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.17(ii) to Registrant’s Annual 

Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2014 (Commission File No. 1-4879)

*10.16 CEO Common Shares Award Agreement — incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.5 to Registrant’s Registration 

Statement on Form S-8 filed on August 15, 2013 (Registration No. 333-190626)

*10.17

*10.18

*10.19

2014 Non-Qualified Stock Purchase Plan — incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to Registrant’s Current 
Report on Form 8-K filed on April 30, 2014 (Commission File No. 1-4879)

Form of Long-Term Incentive Deferred Share Agreement (2014) — incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.22 to 
Registrant’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2014 (Commission File No. 1-4879)

Form of Performance Share Agreement — incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.27 to Registrant’s Annual Report 
on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2015 (Commission File No. 1-4879)

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*10.20

*10.21

*10.22

*10.23

Form of Nonqualified Stock Option Agreement — incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.28 to Registrant’s 
Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2015 (Commission File No. 1-4879)

Form of Restricted Stock Unit Agreement - Cliff Vesting — incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.29 to 
Registrant’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2015 (Commission File No. 1-4879)

Form of Restricted Stock Unit Agreement - Ratable Vesting — incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.30 to 
Registrant’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2015 (Commission File No. 1-4879)

Form of Restricted Share Agreement — incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.31 to Registrant’s Annual Report 
on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2015 (Commission File No. 1-4879)

*10.24 Domination and Profit and Loss Transfer Agreement, dated September 26, 2016, by and among Diebold Holding 

Germany Inc. & Co. KGaA and Wincor Nixdorf AG (English translation) — incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 
to Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on September 29, 2016 (Commission File No. 1-4879)

*10.25(i) Offer Letter - Olaf Heyden — incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to Registrant’s Quarterly Report on Form 

10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2017 (Commission File No. 1-4879)

*10.25(ii) Olaf Heyden Amended Service Agreement — incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.5 to Registrant’s Quarterly 

Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2017 (Commission File No. 1-4879)

10.26

Service Agreement, dated February 24, 2021, by and between Diebold Nixdorf Holding Germany GmbH and Olaf 
Heyden

*10.27(i) Offer Letter - Ulrich Näher — incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to Registrant’s Quarterly Report on Form 

10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2017 (Commission File No. 1-4879)

*10.27(ii) Ulrich Näher Amended Service Agreement — incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.6 to Registrant’s Quarterly 

Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2017 (Commission File No. 1-4879)

*10.27(iii) Dr. Ulrich Näher Amendment to management Board Member's Service Agreement — incorporated by reference to 
Exhibit 10.36 to Registrant’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2018 (Commission File 
No. 1-4879)

10.28

Service Agreement, dated February 24, 2021, by and between Diebold Nixdorf Holding Germany GmbH and Dr. 
Ulrich Näher

*10.29 Diebold Nixdorf, Incorporated 2017 Equity and Performance Incentive Plan, as amended May 1, 2020 incorporated 
by reference to Exhibit 10.13 to Registrant's Current Report on Form 8-K filed on May 7, 2020(Commission File No. 
1-4879)
Form of Non-Qualified Stock Option Agreement (2017 Plan) — incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to 
Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on April 28, 2017 (Commission File No. 1-4879)

*10.30

*10.31

*10.32

*10.33

*10.34

*10.34

*10.36

*10.37

*10.38

Form of Restricted Share Agreement (2017 Plan) — incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to Registrant’s 
Current Report on Form 8-K filed on April 28, 2017 (Commission File No. 1-4879)

Form of Restricted Stock Unit Agreement - Cliff Vest (2017 Plan) — incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to 
Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on April 28, 2017 (Commission File No. 1-4879)

Form of Restricted Stock Unit Agreement - Ratable Vest (2017 Plan) — incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.4 to 
Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on April 28, 2017 (Commission File No. 1-4879)

Form of Restricted Stock Unit Agreement - Non-employee Directors (2017 Plan) — incorporated by reference to 
Exhibit 10.5 to Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on April 28, 2017 (Commission File No. 1-4879)

Form of Stock Appreciation Rights Agreement (2017 Plan) — incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.6 to 
Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on April 28, 2017 (Commission File No. 1-4879)

Form of Performance Shares Agreement (2017 Plan) — incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.7 to Registrant’s 
Current Report on Form 8-K filed on April 28, 2017 (Commission File No. 1-4879)

Form of Performance Units Agreement (2017 Plan) — incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.8 to Registrant’s 
Current Report on Form 8-K filed on April 28, 2017 (Commission File No. 1-4879)

Form of Performance Cash Award Agreement (2017 Plan) — incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to 
Registrant's Current Report on Form 8-K filed on February 1, 2019 (Commission File No. 1-4879)

*10.39 Offer Letter, dated February 21, 2018, by and between Diebold Nixdorf, Incorporated and Gerrard Schmid — 

incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on February 21, 2018 
(Commission File No. 1-4879)

*10.40 Offer Letter, dated February 21, 2018, by and between Diebold Nixdorf, Incorporated and Gerrard Schmid — 

incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on February 21, 2018 
(Commission File No. 1-4879)

*10.41 CEO Inducement Award Agreement, dated February 21, 2018, by and between Diebold Nixdorf, Incorporated and 

Gerrard Schmid — incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on 
February 21, 2018 (Commission File No. 1-4879)

*10.42 Change in Control Agreement, dated February 21, 2018, by and between Diebold Nixdorf, Incorporated and 

Gerrard Schmid — incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on 
February 21, 2018 (Commission File No. 1-4879)

*10.43

Independent Contractor Agreement, dated October 1, 2018, between Diebold Nixdorf, Incorporated and Jeffrey 
Rutherford — incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to Registrant’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the 
quarter ended September 30, 2018 (Commission File No. 1-4879)

106

10.44

Performance Unit Award Agreement, dated February 23, 2021, by and between Diebold Nixdorf, Incorporated and 
Jeffrey Rutherford

*10.45 Nomination and Standstill Agreement, dated February 22, 2019, by and among the Registrant and the individuals 

and entities listed on Schedule I thereto - incorporated by reference to Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K 
filed on February 25, 2019 (Commission File No. 1-4879)

*10.46

Performance Share Unit Agreement - incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to Registrant’s Quarterly Report on 
Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2019 (Commission File No. 1-4879)

*10.47 Diebold Nixdorf, Incorporated 2020 Annual Incentive Plan

21.1

22.1

23.1

24.1

31.1

31.2

32.1

32.2

Subsidiaries of the Registrant as of December 31, 2020

List of Subsidiary Guarantors

Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

Power of Attorney

Certification of Principal Executive Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

Certification of Principal Financial Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

Certification of Principal Executive Officer Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, 18 U.S.C. 
Section 1350

Certification of Principal Financial Officer Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, 18 U.S.C. 
Section 1350

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*

Reflects management contract or other compensatory arrangement required to be filed as an exhibit pursuant to Item 
15(b) of this annual report on Form 10-K.

ITEM 16: FORM 10-K SUMMARY

None. 

107

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 1, 2021 

DIEBOLD NIXDORF, INCORPORATED

By:  /s/ Gerrard B. Schmid

Gerrard B. Schmid
President and Chief Executive Officer

By:  /s/ Jeffrey Rutherford

Jeffrey Rutherford
Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

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.

Signature

/s/ Gerrard B. Schmid
Gerrard B. Schmid

/s/ Jeffrey Rutherford

Jeffrey Rutherford

/s/ James Barna

James Barna

*

Arthur F. Anton

*

Bruce Besanko

*

Reynolds C. Bish

*

Ellen M. Costello

*

Phillip R. Cox

*

Alexander Dibelius

*

Matthew Goldfarb

*

Gary G. Greenfield

*

Kent M. Stahl

*

Lauren C. States

President and Chief Executive Officer
(Principal Executive Officer)

Title

Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
(Principal Financial Officer)

Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer
(Principal Accounting Officer)

Director

Director

Director

Director

Director

Director

Director

Director

Director

Director

Date

March 1, 2021

March 1, 2021

March 1, 2021

March 1, 2021

March 1, 2021

March 1, 2021

March 1, 2021

March 1, 2021

March 1, 2021

March 1, 2021

March 1, 2021

March 1, 2021

March 1, 2021

*

The  undersigned,  by  signing  his  name  hereto,  does  sign  and  execute  this  Annual  Report  on  Form  10-K  pursuant  to  the  Powers  of 
Attorney executed by the above-named officers and directors of the Registrant and filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission 
on behalf of such officers and directors.

Date: March 1, 2021 

*By:  /s/ Jonathan B. Leiken 
Jonathan B. Leiken
Attorney-in-Fact

108

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
LIST OF SIGNIFICANT SUBSIDIARIES

EXHIBIT 21.1

The  following  are  the  subsidiaries  of  the  Registrant  included  in  the  Registrant’s  consolidated  financial  statements  at 
December  31,  2020.  Other  subsidiaries  are  not  listed  because  such  subsidiaries  are  inactive.  Subsidiaries  are  listed 
alphabetically under either the domestic or international categories.

Domestic

Aevi Americas Incorporated

Diebold Global Finance Corporation

Diebold Holding Company, LLC

Diebold Latin America Holding Company, LLC

Diebold Mexico Holding Company, LLC

Diebold Nixdorf Technology Finance, LLC

Diebold Self-Service Systems

Diebold Software Solutions, Inc.

Diebold SST Holding Company, LLC

VDM Holding Company, Inc.

International

Aevi CZ s.r.o

Aevi International GmbH

Aevi UK Ltd.

Aisino Wincor Engineering Pte. Ltd.

Aisino Wincor Manufacturing (Shanghai) Co. Ltd.

Aisino-Wincor Retail & Banking Systems (Shanghai) Co. Ltd.

Bitelco Diebold Chile Limitada

CI Tech Sensors AG

C.R. Panama, Inc.

Cable Print B.V.B.A.

D&G ATMS y Seguridad de Costa Rica Ltda.

D&G Centroamerica, S. de R.L.

D&G Centroamerica y GBM de Nicaragua y Compañia Ltda.

D&G Dominicana S.A.

D&G Honduras S. de R.L.

D&G Panama S. de R.L.

DB &DG ATMs Seguridad de Guatemala, Limitada

DB & GB de El Salvador Limitada

DCHC, S.A.

Diebold Africa (Pty) Ltd.

Diebold Africa Investment Holdings (Pty) Ltd.

Diebold Argentina, S.A.

Diebold Brasil LTDA

Diebold Brasil Servicos de Tecnologia e Participacoes Ltda

Diebold Canada Holding Company Inc.

Diebold Ecuador SA

Diebold Finance Germany GmbH

Diebold Financial Equipment Company, Ltd. 

Diebold Netherlands B.V.

Diebold Nixdorf AB

Diebold Nixdorf AG

Diebold Nixdorf A/S

Diebold Nixdorf AS

Diebold Nixdorf Australia Pty. Ltd.

Jurisdiction under which 
organized

Percent of voting securities 
owned by Registrant

Georgia

Delaware

Delaware

Delaware

Delaware

Delaware

New York

Delaware

Delaware

Delaware

82.7%(27)

100%

100%

100%

100%(1)

100%

100%(2)

100%

100%

100%

Jurisdiction under which 
organized

Percent of voting securities 
owned by Registrant

Czech Republic

Germany

United Kingdom

Singapore

China

China

Chile

Switzerland

Panama

Belgium

Costa Rica

Panama

Nicaragua

Dominican Republic

Honduras

Panama

Guatemala

El Salvador

Panama

South Africa

South Africa

Argentina

Brazil

Brazil

Canada

Ecuador

Germany

China

The Netherlands

Sweden

Switzerland

Denmark

Norway

Australia

82.7%(27)

82.7%(26)

82.7%(27)

43.56%(46)

43.56%(46)

43.56%(44)

100%(20)

100%(4)

100%(10)

100%(37)

51%(33)

51%(29)

51%(30)

51%(32)

51%(31)

51%(34)

51%(30)

51%(30)

100%(10)

100%(17)

100%(14)

100%(10)

100%(28)

100%(22)

100%

100%(18)

100%(3)

48.1%(24)

100(5)%

100%(4)

100%(5)

100%(4)

100%(4)

100%(1)

Diebold Nixdorf Banking Services Ltd.

Diebold Nixdorf BPO Sp. z.o.o.

Diebold Nixdorf Business Administration Center GmbH

Diebold Nixdorf B.V.

Diebold Nixdorf BVBA

Diebold  Nixdorf C.A.

Diebold Nixdorf Canada Limited

Diebold Nixdorf Colombia, S.A.S.

Diebold Nixdorf de Mexico S.A. de C.V.

Diebold Nixdorf Deutschland GmbH

Diebold Nixdorf Dutch Holding B.V.

Diebold Nixdorf EURL

Diebold Nixdorf Finance Malta Holdling Ltd.

Diebold Nixdorf Finance Malta Ltd.

Diebold Nixdorf Fuel and Convenience Solutions GmbH

Diebold Nixdorf Global Holdings BV

Diebold Nixdorf Global Logistics GmbH

Diebold Nixdorf Global Solutions B.V.

Diebold Nixdorf GmbH

Diebold Nixdorf Grundstücksverwaltungllmenau GmbH & Co. KG

Diebold Nixdorf Holding Germany GmbH

Diebold Nixdorf (Hong Kong) Ltd.

Diebold Nixdorf India Private Limited

Diebold Nixdorf Information Systems S.A.

Diebold Nixdorf Information Systems (Shanghai) Co. Ltd.

Diebold Nixdorf (Ireland) Ltd.

Diebold Nixdorf Kft.

Diebold Nixdorf Limited

Diebold Nixdorf LLC

Diebold Nixdorf Manufacturing Pte. Ltd.

Diebold Nixdorf Middle East FZ-LLC

Diebold Nixdorf Myanmar Limited

Diebold Nixdorf Operations GmbH

Diebold Nixdorf Oy

Diebold Nixdorf Peru S.r.l.

Diebold Nixdorf Philippines, Inc.

Diebold Nixdorf Portugal Unipessoal, Lda.

Diebold Nixdorf Real Estate GmbH & Co. KG

Diebold Nixdorf Retail Services GmbH

Diebold Nixdorf Retail Solutions s.r.o.

Diebold Nixdorf S.A.

Diebold Nixdorf S.A.S.

Diebold Nixdorf Sdn. Bhd.

Diebold Nixdorf Security GmbH

Diebold Nixdorf Singapore Pte. Ltd.

Diebold Nixdorf S.L.

Diebold Nixdorf Software C.V.

Diebold Nixdorf Software Partner B.V.

Diebold Nixdorf South Africa (Pty) Ltd.

Diebold Nixdorf Sp. z.o.o.

Diebold Nixdorf s.r.l.

Diebold Nixdorf Srl

Diebold Nixdorf s.r.o. 

DIEBOLD NIXDORF s.r.o. 

Diebold Nixdorf Systems GmbH

United Kingdom

Poland

Germany

Netherlands

Belgium

Venezuela

Canada

Columbia

Mexico

Germany

Netherlands

Algeria

Malta

Malta

Germany

Netherlands

Germany

Netherlands

Austria

Germany

Germany

Hong Kong

India

Greece

China

Ireland

Hungary

Nigeria

Russia

Singapore

United Arab Emirates

Myanmar

Germany

Finland

Peru

Philippines

Portugal

Germany

Germany

Czech Republic

Morocco

France

Malaysia

Germany

Singapore

Spain

Netherlands

Netherlands

South Africa

Poland

Italy

Romania

Czech Republic

Slovakia

Germany

100%(35)

100%(4)

100%(4)

100%(4)

100%(16)

100%(4)

100%(1)

100%(13)

100%(43)

100%(4)

100%

100%(4)

100%(4)

100%(39)

100%(4)

100%

100%(19)

100%(40)

100%(1)

100%(42)

100%

100%(4)

100%(8)

100%(4)

100%(4)

100%(4)

100%(4)

100%(4)

100%(3)

100%(38)

100%(4)

100%(7)

100%(4)

100%(4)

100%(47)

100%

100%(1)

100%(42)

100%(4)

100%(36)

100%(4)

100%(4)

100%(4)

100%(4)

100%(4)

100%(4)

100%(9)

100%(4)

74.9%(25)

100%(4)

100%(4)

100%(41)

100%(4)

100%(4)

100%(4)

Diebold Nixdorf Taiwan Ltd.

Diebold Nixdorf Technologies LLC

Diebold Nixdorf Technology GmbH

Diebold Nixdorf Teknoloji A.S.

Diebold Nixdorf (Thailand) Company Limited

Diebold Nixdorf (UK) Limited

Diebold Nixdorf Vietnam Company Limited

Diebold Pacific, Limited

Diebold Panama, Inc.

Diebold Paraguay S.A.

Diebold Self Service Solutions Limited Liability Company

Diebold Switzerland Holding Company, LLC

Diebold Uruguay S.A.

Inspur Financial Information System Co., Ltd.

IP Management GmbH

IT Soluciones Integrales, C.A.

J.J.F. Panama, Inc.

LLC Diebold Nixdorf

Moxx B.V.

Procomp Amazonia Industria Eletronica S.A.

Procomp Industria Eletronica LTDA

Prosystems IT GmbH

Pt. Diebold Nixdorf Indonesia

Wincor Nixdorf Facility GmbH

WINCOR NIXDORF International GmbH

Wincor Nixdorf IT Support S.A. de C.V.

Wincor Nixdorf Retail ME JLT

Taiwan

UAE

Germany

Turkey

Thailand

United Kingdom

Vietnam

Hong Kong

Panama

Paraguay

Switzerland

Switzerland

Uruguay

China

Germany

Venezuela

Panama

Ukraine

Netherlands

Brazil

Brazil

Germany

Indonesia

Germany

Germany

Mexico

United Arab Emirates

100%(4)

49% (48)

100%(4)

100%(4)

100%

100%(4)

100%

100%

100%(10)

100%(45)

100%(14)

100%(1)

100%(10)

48.1%(6)

100%(4)

100%(21)

100%(10)

100%(4)

100%(1)

100%(11)

100%(23)

100%(4)

100%(12)

100%(4)

100%(3)

100%(21)

80%(15)

(1) 100 percent of voting securities are owned by Diebold Nixdorf Global Holdings, BV, which is 100 percent owned by Registrant.

(2) 70 percent of partnership interest is owned by Diebold Holding Company, LLC., which is 100 percent owned by Registrant, while the 

remaining 30 percent partnership interest is owned by Diebold SST Holding Company, LLC., which is 100 percent owned by Registrant.

(3) 100 percent of voting securities are owned by Diebold Nixdorf Holding Germany GmbH, which is 100 percent owned by Registrant.

(4) 100 percent of voting securities are owned by WINCOR NIXDORF International GmbH (refer to 3 for ownership).

(5) 100 percent of voting securities are owned by Diebold Self-Service Solutions Limited Liability Company (refer to 14 for ownership).

(6) 48.1 percent of voting securities are owned by Diebold Switzerland Holding Company, LLC (refer to 1 for ownership).

(7) 99.99 percent of voting securities are owned by VDM Holding Company, Inc., which is 100 percent owned by Registrant, while the 

remaining .01 percent of voting securities is owned by Diebold Pacific Limited, which is 100 percent owned by Registrant.

(8) 62.42 percent of voting securities are owned by Registrant; 19.03 percent of voting securities are owned by Diebold Self-Service 

Solutions Limited Liability Company (refer to 14 for ownership); 6.82 percent of voting securities are owned by Diebold Switzerland 
Holding Company, LLC (refer to 1 for ownership); 11.72 percent of voting securities are owned by WINCOR NIXDORF International 
(refer to 3 for ownership); and the remaining .01 percent of voting securities is owned by Diebold Holding Company, LLC, which is 100 
percent owned by Registrant.

(9) 60 percent of voting securities are owned by Diebold Nixdorf Global Holdings, BV, which is 100 percent owned by Registrant; 39.96 

percent of voting securities are owned by IP Management GmbH (refer to 4 for ownership); and the remaining .4 percent of voting 
securities is owned by Diebold Nixdorf Software Partner B.V. (refer to 4 for ownership). 

(10) 100 percent of voting securities are owned by Diebold Latin America Holding Company, LLC, which is 100 percent owned by Registrant.

(11) 99.99 percent of voting securities are owned by Diebold Brasil LTDA (refer to 28 for ownership), while the remaining .01 percent is 

owned by Registrant.

(12) 87.33 percent of voting securities are owned by WINCOR NIXDORF International GmbH (refer to 3 for ownership), while the remaining 

12.52 percent is owned by Dibold Nixdorf Global Holdings, BV, which is 100 percent owned by Registrant.

(13) 21.44 percent of voting securities are owned by Diebold Latin America Holding Company, LLC, which is 100 percent owned by 

Registrant; 16.78 percent of voting securities are owned by Diebold Panama, Inc. (refer to 10 for ownership); 16.78 percent of voting 
securities are owned by DCHC SA (refer to 10 for ownership); 13.5 percent of voting securities are owned by J.J.F. Panama, Inc. (refer to 
10 for ownership); and the remaining 31.5 percent of voting securities are owned by C.R. Panama, Inc. (refer to 10 for ownership).

(14) 100 percent of voting securities are owned by Diebold Switzerland Holding Company, LLC (refer to 1 for ownership).

(15) 80 percent of voting securities are owned by WINCOR NIXDORF International GmbH (refer to 3 for ownership).

(16) 90 percent of voting securities are owned by Diebold Self-Service Solutions Limited Liability Company (refer to 14 for ownership), while 

the remaining 10 percent of voting securities are owned by Diebold Nixdorf AG (refer to 5 for ownership).

(17) 100 percent of voting securities are owned by Diebold Africa Investment Holdings Pty. Ltd. (refer to 14 for ownership).

(18) 99.99 percent of voting securities are owned by Diebold Colombia SA (refer to 13 for ownership), while the remaining 0.01 percent is 

owned by Diebold Latin America Holding Company, LLC, which is 100 percent owned by Registrant.

(19) 100 percent of voting securities are owned by Diebold Nixdorf Logistics GmbH (refer to 4 for ownership).

(20) 99.88 percent of voting securities are owned by Registrant, while the remaining .12 percent of voting securities are owned by Diebold 

Latin America Holding Company, LLC, which is 100 percent owned by Registrant.

(21) 100 percent of voting securities are owned by Wincor Nixdorf C.A. (refer to 4 for ownership).

(22) 99.99 percent of voting securities are owned by Diebold Canada Holding Company Inc., which is 100 percent owned by Registrant, 

while the remaining .01 percent is owned by Procomp Amazonia Industria Eletronica S.A. (refer to 11 for ownership).

(23) 99.99 percent of voting securities are owned by Diebold Brasil Servicos de Tecnologia e Participacoes Limitada (refer to 22 for 

ownership), while the remaining .01 percent is owned by Registrant.

(24) 100 percent of voting securities are owned by Inspur Financial Information Technology Co., Ltd. (refer to 6 for ownership).

(25) 74.9 percent of voting securities are owned by Diebold Africa Investment Holdings Pty. Ltd. (refer to 14 for ownership).

(26) 82.7 percent of voting securities are owned by WINCOR NIXDORF International GmbH (refer to 3 for ownership).

(27) 100 percent of voting securities are owned by Aevi International GmbH (refer to 26 for ownership).

(28) 99.99 percent of voting securities are owned by Diebold Latin America Holding Company, LLC, which is 100 percent owned by 

Registrant, while the remaining .01 percent is owned by Registrant.

(29) 51 percent of voting securities are owned by Diebold Latin America Holding Company, LLC, which is 100 percent owned by Registrant.

(30) 99 percent of voting securities are owned by D&G Centroamerica, S. de R. L. (refer to 29 for ownership).

(31) 99.97 percent of voting securities are owned by D&G Centroamerica, S. de R.L. (refer to 29 for ownership), while the remaining .03 

percent of voting securities is owned by D&G ATMs y Seguridad de Costa Rica Ltda. (refer to 33 for ownership).

(32) 99.85 percent of voting securities are owned by D&G Centroamerica, S. de R. L. (refer to 29 for ownership).

(33) 100 percent of voting securities are owned by D&G Centroamerica, S. de R. L. (refer to 29 for ownership).

(34) 99.99 percent of voting securities are owned by D&G Centroamerica, S. de R.L. (refer to 29 for ownership).

(35) 100 percent of voting securities are owned by Diebold Nixdorf (UK) Limited (refer to 4 for ownership).

(36) 100 percent of voting securities are owned by IP Management GmbH (refer to 4 for ownership).

(37) 99.99 percent of voting securities are owned by Registrant, while the remaining .01 percent is owned by Diebold Holding Company, 

LLC., which is 100 percent owned by Registrant.

(38) 100 percent of voting securities are owned by Diebold Nixdorf Pte. Ltd (refer to 4 for ownership).

(39) 100 percent of voting securities are owned by Diebold Nixdorf Finance Malta Holding Ltd. (refer to 4 for ownership).

(40) 100 percent of voting securities are owned by Diebold Nixdorf Software C.V. (refer to 9 for ownership).

(41) 99.99 percent of voting securities are owned by Diebold Self-Service Solutions Limited Liability Company (refer to 14 for ownership), 

while the remaining .01 percent is owned by Diebold Switzerland Holding Company, LLC (refer to 1 for ownership).

(42) 100 percent of voting securities are equally owned by Wincor Nixdorf Facility GmbH (refer to 4 for ownership) and Diebold Nixdorf 

Security GmbH (refer to 4 for ownership).

(43) 93.43 percent of voting securities are owned by Diebold Mexico Holding Company, LLC (refer to 1 for ownership); 6.56 percent of 

voting securities are owned by WINCOR NIXDORF International (refer to 47 for ownership); <.001 percent of voting securities is owned 
by Wincor Nixdorf C.A. (refer to 51 for ownership); while the remaining <.001 percent is owned by Registrant.

(44) 43.56 percent of voting securities are owned by WINCOR NIXDORF International GmbH (refer to 3 for ownership).

(45) 99 percent of voting securities are owned by Diebold Latin America Holding Company, LLC, which is 100 percent owned by Registrant, 

while the remaining 1 percent is owned by Registrant.

(46) 100 percent of voting securities are owned by Aisino-Wincor Retail & Banking Syst. (Shanghai) Co. Ltd. (refer to 44 for ownership).

(47) 99.86 percent of voting securities are owned by Registrant, while the remaining .14 percent of voting securities is owned by Diebold 

Latin America Holding Company, LLC, which is 100 percent owned by Registrant.

(48) 49 percent of voting securities are owned by WINCOR NIXDORF International GmbH (refer to 3 for ownership).

LIST OF SUBSIDIARY GUARANTORS

EXHIBIT 22.1

The following subsidiaries of Diebold Nixdorf, Incorporated (the “Parent Company”) were, as of December 31, 2020, 
guarantors of the Company’s 8.5% senior notes due April 2024:

NAME OF SUBSIDIARY

PLACE OF INCORPORATION OR ORGANIZATION

Diebold Global Finance Corporation

Diebold Holding Company, LLC

Diebold Self-Service Systems

Diebold SST Holding Company, LLC

Griffin Technology Incorporated

Delaware

Delaware

Delaware

Delaware

New York

Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

EXHIBIT 23.1

The Board of Directors
Diebold Nixdorf, Incorporated:

We consent to the incorporation by reference in the registration statements (Nos. 33-32960, 33-39988, 33-55452, 33-54677, 
33-54675, 333-31993, 333-32187, 333-60578, 333-162036, 333-162037, 333-162049, 333-190626, 333-193713, 333-199738, 
333-217476, 333-223125, 333-224618, 333‑231133 and 333-238167) on Form S-8 and (Nos. 333-213780 and 333-208186) on 
Form S-4 of Diebold Nixdorf, Incorporated and subsidiaries of our reports dated March 1, 2021, with respect to the 
consolidated balance sheets of Diebold Nixdorf, Incorporated as of December 31, 2020 and 2019, the related consolidated 
statements of operations, comprehensive income (loss), equity, and cash flows for each of the years in the three-year period 
ended December 31, 2020, and the related notes, collectively, the consolidated financial statements, and the effectiveness of 
internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2020, which reports appear in the December 31, 2020 annual report 
on Form 10‑K of Diebold Nixdorf, Incorporated.

Our report on the consolidated financial statements refers to a change to the accounting for leases due to the adoption of ASU 
2016-02, Leases.

/s/  KPMG LLP

Cleveland, Ohio
March 1, 2021

POWER OF ATTORNEY

EXHIBIT 24.1

KNOW  ALL  MEN  BY  THESE  PRESENTS,  That  the  undersigned  directors  of  Diebold  Nixdorf,  Incorporated,  a  corporation 
organized  and  existing  under  the  laws  of  the  State  of  Ohio,  do  for  themselves  and  not  for  another,  constitute  and  appoint 
Jonathan B. Leiken, or any one of them, a true and lawful attorney-in-fact in their names, place and stead, to sign their names to 
the report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2020, or to any and all amendments to such reports, and to cause 
the same to be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission; it being intended to give and grant unto said attorneys-in-
fact and each of them full power and authority to do and perform any act and thing necessary and proper to be done in the 
premises  as  fully  and  to  all  intents  and  purposes  as  the  undersigned  by  themselves  could  do  if  personally  present.  The 
undersigned directors ratify and confirm all that said attorneys-in-fact or either of them shall lawfully do or cause to be done by 
virtue hereof.

The undersigned have hereunto set their hands as of the date set opposite their signature.

Signature

Date

/s/ Arthur F. Anton

Arthur F. Anton

/s/ Bruce Besanko

Bruce Besanko

/s/ Reynolds C. Bish

Reynolds C. Bish

/s/ Ellen M. Costello

Ellen M. Costello

/s/ Phillip R. Cox

Phillip R. Cox

/s/ Alexander Dibelius

Alexander Dibelius

/s/ Matthew Goldfarb

Matthew Goldfarb

/s/ Gary G. Greenfield

Gary G. Greenfield

/s/ Kent M. Stahl

Kent M. Stahl

/s/ Lauren C. States

Lauren C. States

February 19, 2021

February 19, 2021

February 19, 2021

February 19, 2021

February 19, 2021

February 19, 2021

February 19, 2021

February 19, 2021

February 19, 2021

February 19, 2021

EXHIBIT 31.1

DIEBOLD NIXDORF, INCORPORATED AND SUBSIDIARIES
CERTIFICATION OF THE PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICER
PURSUANT TO SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002

I, Gerrard B. Schmid, certify that: 

1) 

I have reviewed this annual report on Form 10-K of Diebold Nixdorf, Incorporated;

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)  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;

b)  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;

c) 

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

d)  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  registrant’s  board  of  directors  (or 
persons performing the equivalent functions):

a) 

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

b) 

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 1, 2021 

By:  /s/  Gerrard B. Schmid
Gerrard B. Schmid
President and Chief Executive Officer
(Principal Executive Officer)

 
 
 
 
 
EXHIBIT 31.2

DIEBOLD NIXDORF, INCORPORATED AND SUBSIDIARIES
CERTIFICATION OF THE PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER
PURSUANT TO SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002

I, Jeffrey Rutherford, certify that: 

1) 

I have reviewed this annual report on Form 10-K of Diebold Nixdorf, Incorporated;

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)  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;

b)  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;

c) 

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

d)  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  registrant’s  board  of  directors  (or 
persons performing the equivalent functions):

a) 

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

b) 

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 1, 2021 

By: /s/ Jeffrey Rutherford
Jeffrey Rutherford
Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
(Principal Financial Officer)

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
EXHIBIT 32.1

DIEBOLD NIXDORF, INCORPORATED AND SUBSIDIARIES

CERTIFICATION OF THE PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICER PURSUANT TO SECTION 906 OF THE
SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002, 18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350

In connection with the Annual Report on Form 10-K of Diebold Nixdorf, Incorporated and subsidiaries (the Company) for the 
year  ended  December  31,  2020  as  filed  with  the  Securities  and  Exchange  Commission  on  the  date  hereof  (the  Report),  I, 
Gerrard B. Schmid, President and Chief Executive of the Company, certify, pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act 
of 2002, 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, that, to my knowledge:

1) 

2) 

The Report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and

The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of 
operations of the Company as of the dates and for the periods expressed in the Report.

March 1, 2021 

/s/  Gerrard B. Schmid
 Gerrard B. Schmid
President and Chief Executive Officer
(Principal Executive Officer)

 
 
 
 
EXHIBIT 32.2

DIEBOLD NIXDORF, INCORPORATED AND SUBSIDIARIES

CERTIFICATION OF THE PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER PURSUANT TO SECTION 906 OF THE
SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002, 18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350

In connection with the Annual Report on Form 10-K of Diebold Nixdorf, Incorporated and subsidiaries (the Company) for the 
year ended December 31, 2020 as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the Report), I, Jeffrey 
Rutherford, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of the Company, certify, pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-
Oxley Act of 2002, 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, that, to my knowledge:

1) 

2) 

The Report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and

The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of 
operations of the Company as of the dates and for the periods expressed in the Report.

/s/  Jeffrey Rutherford
Jeffrey Rutherford
Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
(Principal Financial Officer)

March 1, 2021 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Notes for Non-GAAP Measures 

To supplement the financial information presented in accordance with GAAP, the company considers certain non-GAAP financial measures that are not  
prepared in accordance with GAAP, including adjusted EBITDA, gross profit, operating expense, operating profit, free cash flow and return on invested capital.

Adjusted EBITDA  
Reconciliation GAAP to non-GAAP ($Millions)

With respect to the company’s adjusted EBITDA outlook for 2021, it is not providing a reconciliation to the most directly comparable GAAP financial measures because it is unable to predict with 
reasonable certainty those items that may affect such measures calculated and presented in accordance with GAAP without unreasonable effort. These measures primarily exclude the future 
impact of restructuring actions and net non-routine items. These reconciling items are uncertain, depend on various factors and could significantly impact, either individually or in the aggregate, 
net income calculated and presented in accordance with GAAP. Please see “Notes for non-GAAP Measures” for additional information regarding our use of non-GAAP financial measures.

1)   Deferred financing fees have been removed from depreciation & amortization. 
2)   Excludes accelerated ERP depreciation, included in depreciation and amortization
3)   Net non-routine expenses excludes the amortization of Wincor Nixdorf purchase accounting intangible assets, which are included in depreciation and amortization.
Note: Differences may occur due to rounding.

Gross Profit and Operating Expense Reconciliation 
Reconciliation GAAP to non-GAAP ($Millions)

Note: Differences may occur due to rounding

Free Cash Flow  
Reconciliation GAAP to non-GAAP ($Millions)

Note: Differences may occur due to rounding

Free cash flow is a non-GAAP financial measure defined as net cash provided by operating activities from continuing operations less capital expenditures, less cash used for capitalized software 
development, and excluding the impact of changes in cash of assets held for sale and the use of cash for M&A activities, and excluding the use of cash for the settlement of foreign exchange 
derivative instruments, and excluding the use of cash for the termination of certain interest rate swaps due to the debt refinancing completed in Q3-2020, and including the proceeds from the 
surrender of company-owned life insurance policies. With respect to the company’s non-GAAP free cash flow outlook for 2021, it is not providing a reconciliation to the most directly comparable 
GAAP financial measure because it is unable to predict with reasonable certainty those items that may affect such measure calculated and presented in accordance with GAAP without 
unreasonable effort. This measure primarily excludes the future impact of changes in cash of assets held for sale, cash used for M&A activities and the settlement of foreign exchange derivative 
instruments. These reconciling items are uncertain, depend on various factors and could significantly impact, either individually or in the aggregate, net cash provided (used) by operating 
activities calculated and presented in accordance with GAAP. Please see “Notes for non-GAAP Measures” for additional information regarding our use of non-GAAP financial measures.

Return on Invested Capital   
Reconciliation GAAP to non-GAAP ($Millions)

1) Non-GAAP metric

Note: Differences may occur due to rounding 

Return on invested capital (ROIC) is a non-GAAP financial measure defined as adjusted net operating profit after tax (NOPAT) utilizing a 30% estimated effective tax rate divided by average 
invested capital for the period. Invested capital consists of net debt, leases, pension and other post-retirement benefit liabilities and equity. With respect to the company’s ROIC outlook for 2021, 
it is not providing a reconciliation to the most directly comparable GAAP financial measure because it is unable to predict with reasonable certainty those items that may affect such measure 
calculated and presented in accordance with GAAP without unreasonable effort. This measure primarily excludes the future impact of restructuring actions and net non-routine items. These 
reconciling items are uncertain, depend on various factors and could significantly impact, either individually or in the aggregate, net income calculated and presented in accordance with GAAP. 
Please see “Notes for non-GAAP Measures” for additional information regarding our use of non-GAAP financial measures.

Directors

Arthur F. Anton 2,4 
Retired Chairman and  

Chief Executive Officer, 

Swagelok Company 

Solon, Ohio 

Phillip R. Cox 1,3 
President and Chief Executive Officer, 

Gerrard B. Schmid
President and Chief Executive Officer,

Cox Financial Corporation 

Diebold Nixdorf, Incorporated

(Fluid Systems Technology) 

Wealth Management Services) 

Director since 2019 

Director since 2005

Cincinnati, Ohio 

(Financial Planning and 

North Canton, Ohio 

Director since 2018

Kent M. Stahl 3,4
Retired Partner, 

Bruce H. Besanko 2,5
Retired Chief Financial Officer, 

Dr. Alexander Dibelius 1,4
Managing Partner, 

Wellington Management Company, LLP 

Boston, Massachusetts

Kohl’s Corporation 

CVC Capital Partners GmbH 

(Investment Management)

Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin 

(National Retailer) 

Director since 2018

Frankfurt, Germany 

(Private Equity) 

Director since 2016

Reynolds C. Bish 3,5
Chief Executive Officer and Director, 

Matthew Goldfarb 1,4
Senior Director, 

Director since 2019 

Lauren C. States 2,5
Retired Vice President,  

Strategy & Transformation,

IBM Corporation

Kofax Limited 

Irvine, California 

Alvarez and Marsal North America 

Armonk, New York

New York, New York 

(Process Automation Software 

(Professional Services) 

Provider) 

Director since 2019

Ellen M. Costello 1,2
Retired Chief Executive Officer 

Director since 2019

Gary G. Greenfield 5
Non-Executive Chairman of the Board, 

Diebold Nixdorf, Incorporated 

BMO Financial Corporation 

North Canton, Ohio 

Chicago, Illinois 

Partner,  

(Information Technology)

Director since 2020

1 

 Member of the People and Compensation 
Committee 

2   Member of the Audit Committee 

3   Member of the Board Governance 

(Diversified Financial Services) 

Court Square Capital Partners  

Committee 

Director since 2018

New York, New York 

4   Member of the Finance Committee 

(Venture Capital and Private Equity) 

5   Member of the Technology Committee 

Director since 2014

Officers

Gerrard B. Schmid 
President, 

Chief Executive Officer 

Jeffrey L. Rutherford 
Senior Vice President, 

Chief Financial Officer 

Jonathan B. Leiken 
Senior Vice President, 

Chief Legal Officer and Secretary 

Olaf Heyden 
Senior Vice President, 

Chief Operating Officer 

Dr. Ulrich Näher 
Senior Vice President,  

Chief Commercial Officer

Manish Choudhary 
Senior Vice President,  

Software 

Elizabeth A. Patrick 
Senior Vice President, 

Chief People Officer 

 
 
Shareholder Information CORPORATE OFFICES Diebold Nixdorf, Incorporated  5995 Mayfair Road  P.O. Box 3077  North Canton, OH, USA 44720-8077  +1 330-490-4000 www.DieboldNixdorf.com STOCK EXCHANGE The company’s common shares are listed  under the symbol DBD on the New York  and Frankfurt Stock Exchanges. TRANSFER AGENT AND REGISTRAR EQ Shareowner Services  +1 855-598-5492 or +1 651-450-4064 Website: www.shareowneronline.com General Correspondence:  P.O. Box 64874  St. Paul, MN 55164-0874 Or Overnight Delivery:  1110 Centre Point Curve, Suite 101  Mendota Heights, MN 55120 Dividend Reinvestment/Optional Cash:  Dividend Reinvestment Department  P.O. Box 64856  St. Paul, MN 55164-0856 PUBLICATIONSOur annual report on Form 10-K, quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, current reports on Form 8-K and all amendments to those reports are available, free of charge, on or through the website, www.dieboldnixdorf.com, as soon as reasonably practicable after such material is electronically filed with or furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission. Additionally, these reports will be furnished free of charge to shareholders upon written request to Diebold Nixdorf Corporate Communications or Investor Relations at the corporate address. INFORMATION SOURCES Communications concerning share transfer, lost certificates or dividends should be directed to the transfer agent. Investors, financial analysts and media may contact the following at the corporate address: Steve Virostek  Vice President, Investor Relations  +1 330-490-6319  Email: steve.virostek@dieboldnixdorf.com Michael Jacobsen, APR  Sr. Director, Corporate Communications  +1 330-490-3796  Email: michael.jacobsen@dieboldnixdorf.com DIRECT PURCHASE, SALE AND DIVIDEND REINVESTMENT PLAN Diebold Nixdorf’s Direct Stock Purchase Plan, administered by EQ Shareowner Services, offers current and prospective shareholders a convenient alternative for buying and selling Diebold Nixdorf shares. Once enrolled in the plan, shareholders may elect to make optional  cash investments. For first-time share purchase by nonregistered holders, the minimum initial investment amount is $500. The minimum amount for subsequent investments is $50. The maximum annual investment is $120,000. Shareholders may also choose to reinvest the dividends paid on shares of Diebold Nixdorf Common Stock through the plan. Some fees may apply. For more information, contact EQ Shareowner Services (see information in opposite column) or visit Diebold Nixdorf’s website at www.DieboldNixdorf.com. ANNUAL MEETINGThe next meeting of shareholders will take place at 10:00 a.m. EDT on April 30, 2021. We have adopted a virtual format for our Annual Meeting this year in order to provide a consistent experience to all shareholders, regardless of location. You will be able to attend and vote at the 2021 Annual Meeting via live webcast by visiting www.virtualshareholdermeeting.com/DBD2021.   Price Ranges of Common Shares  2020 2019 2018  HIGH LOW HIGH LOW  HIGH LOW Q1 $13.05 $3.43 $11.57 $2.42 $19.05 $12.90 Q2 $7.55 $2.80 $13.49 $8.25 $16.40 $11.43 Q3 $9.39 $5.24 $14.66 $8.85 $13.40 $  3.55 Q4 $12.01 $5.97 $11.40 $6.56 $  4.90 $  2.41YR $13.05 $2.80 $14.66 $2.42 $19.05 $  2.41 FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS Certain statements in this annual report, particularly the statements made by management and those that are not historical facts, are “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements give current expectations or forecasts of future events. They are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond the control of Diebold Nixdorf. Some of the risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in or implied by the forward-looking statements are detailed in the company’s 2020 Annual Report on Form 10-K.A copy of that Form, which is on file with the Securities and Exchange Commission and is available at www.dieboldnixdorf.com or upon request, is included in this report.5995 Mayfair RoadP.O. Box 3077North Canton, Ohio 44720-8077 USA Printed With Soy-Based Ink