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2016ANNUALREPORT

NYSE: LII

2016  |  Revenue

2016  |  Segment profit*

20%                  25%                   55%
Refrigeration       Commercial        Residential

12%                  26%                    62%
Refrigeration       Commercial          Residential 

Revenue**
(in millions)

$3,199

$2,949

$3,367 $3,467

$3,642 

Segment Profit Margin***

12.9%

Share Price
(end of year)

10.9%

10.1%

9.4%

7.6%

$153.17

$124.90

$95.07

$85.06

$52.52

2012

2013

2014

2015

2016

2012

2013

2014

2015

2016

2012

2013

2014

2015

2016

FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS 
(in millions, except per share data) 

2016 
Statements of Operations Data 
Revenue**................................................................................. $3,641.6 
Operating income from continuing operations**........................ $429.4 
Income from continuing operations............................................ $278.6 
Net income.................................................................................  $277.8 
Basic earnings per share from continuing operations...................  $6.41 
Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations................ $6.34 
Cash dividends declared per share................................................  $1.65 

Other Data**
Capital expenditures..................................................................... $84.3 
Research and development expenses............................................  $64.6 

Balance Sheet Data at Period End
Total assets............................................................................... $1,760.3 
Total debt.................................................................................... $868.2 
Stockholders’ equity......................................................................  $38.0 

2015 
$3,467.4 
$305.4 
$187.2 
$186.6 
$4.17 
$4.11 
$1.38 

2014 
$3,367.4 
      $334.7 
      $208.1 
$205.8 
$4.35 
$4.28 
$1.14 

2013 
$3,199.1 
  $289.0 
  $179.9 
$171.8 
$3.61 
$3.55 
$0.92 

2012 
$2,949.4 
$219.1 
$135.0 
$90.0         
$2.66 
$2.63 
$0.76 

$69.9 
$62.3 

$88.4 
$60.7 

     $78.3               $50.2 
$53.7               $49.5 

$1,677.4 
$741.1 
$101.6 

$1,764.3 
      $925.6 
          $9.0 

$1,626.7          $1,691.9 
  $400.4             $386.6 
  $485.7             $498.3 

   *Excludes eliminations and unallocated corporate expenses.
  **Amounts exclude discontinued operations.
***Segment profit is total segment profit for all of our segments including eliminations. For further detail and a comparison of Segment Profit to Income from
    Continuing Operations before Income Taxes, see Note 18 in the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for
    the year ended December 31, 2016, included herein.

 
 
        
        
     
        
TO OUR STOCKHOLDERS

2016  was  a  year  of  record  margin, 
profit  and  cash  flow  for  Lennox 
International.  On  a  GAAP  basis, 
operating  income  rose  41  percent  to 
a  record  $429  million  on  5  percent 
revenue  growth 
to  $3.6  billion. 
Earnings  per  share  from  continuing 
operations  rose  54  percent  to  a 
record  $6.34.  On  an  adjusted  basis, 
total  segment  profit  increased  24 
percent  to  a  record  $470  million  as 
total  segment  margin  expanded  200 
basis points to a record 12.9 percent. Adjusted earnings per share 
from continuing operations for the full year rose 35 percent to a 
record $6.95. 

Cash  from  operations  of  $355  million  for  the  year  set  a  new 
record, and we continued to make significant investments for the 
future  growth  and  profitability  of  the  company,  including  $84 
million of capital expenditures. The company raised its dividend 
19 percent and paid a total of $69 million in dividends in 2016. 
In addition, we repurchased $300 million of company stock.

All three of our businesses were up in 2016, and Residential and 
Commercial  set  new  highs  for  revenue,  margin,  and  profit.  In 
Refrigeration, profit rose 30 percent as segment margin expanded 
210 basis points to 9.5 percent.

Residential revenue was up 7 percent for the year to a record $2.0 
billion  on  strength  in  both  replacement  and  new  construction 
business.  Residential  profit  rose  25  percent  to  a  record  $349 
million, and segment margin expanded 250 basis points to a new 
high of 17.4 percent.

Operationally  in  Residential,  we  continued  to  drive  manufact- 
uring  productivity,  including  approximately  $10  million  of 
incremental savings for the year from our second manufacturing 
plant  in  Saltillo,  Mexico  opened  in  2014.  In  distribution, 
we  continued  to  expand  our  footprint  with  23  new  Lennox 
PartsPlus® stores to bring the total to 209 locations at the end 
of  2016.  Over  the  last  seven  years,  we  have  expanded  physical 
distribution more than 240 percent in our Residential business, 
which has been a key factor in winning new contractor customers 
and providing excellent service to our existing customers. Benefits 
from  this  initiative  include  significant  advances  in  on-time 
improved 
delivery  and  same-day  fulfillment,  as  well  as 
inventory  turns  and  distribution  costs  per  dollar  of  revenue. 
We view the target market for a PartsPlus store to be within a 
30-minute drive radius for a contractor. Currently, our footprint
of stores covers about 35 percent of our total market under this
parameter. With a systematic pace of store expansion each year, we 
envision more than 325 stores in total in the next three years as we
continue  to  focus  on  outgrowing  the  market  and  providing
service excellence.

In our Commercial business in 2016, revenue was up 3 percent, 
including  a  negative  1  percent  impact  from  foreign  exchange, 
to a record $918 million. Commercial profit rose 14 percent to 
a record $149 million, and segment margin expanded 160 basis 
points to a record 16.3 percent.

In  North  America, commercial  revenue  grew  at  a  mid-single 
digit  rate  in  2016.  Revenue  from  replacement  business  was 
up  high-single  digits,  and  revenue  from  commercial  new 
construction was up low-single digits.

National account equipment revenue was up low-single digits 
-  with  broad  strength  in  non-retail  national  accounts  partially 
offset by a decline in HVAC capital spending at certain retail 
accounts.  Lennox  continued  to  win  in  the  marketplace  with 
a  record  31  new  national  account  equipment  customers.  We 
continued  to  advance  our  leadership  position  with  retailers  at 
their stores and increasingly at their warehouse and distribution 
facilities  that  support  their  online  sales.  In  other  national 
accounts, we expanded further into hotels, restaurants, schools, 
entertainment complexes, medical facilities, financial branches 
and with real estate firms. On the services side of our national 
account business, revenue was up mid-single digits for the year 
as  steady  growth  continued.  Revenue  from  our  non-national 
account  business  was  up  mid-single  digits  for  the  year.  We 
continued to see success in the emergency replacement market 
as we drive initiatives to gain further share in this segment of 
the market. Over the last four years, our emergency replacement 
revenue is up approximately 40 percent.

Since  entering  the  VRF  market  in  North  America,  we  are 
seeing  increasing  momentum  in  winning  business  in  mid-rise 
buildings  -  with  stand-alone  VRF  systems  or  in  a  bundled 
solution  with  our  unitary  rooftop  products.  We  see  the  VRF 
market  growing  at  a  mid-teens  rate  to  $750  million  over  the 
next four years in North America. We have been growing at a 
triple-digit pace and continue to target $100 million of annual 
VRF revenue in the coming years.

In  Europe,  markets  remained  soft  in  2016.  Our  commercial 
HVAC revenue was down slightly including the negative impact 
from foreign exchange and flat excluding that impact.

In  our  Refrigeration  business,  revenue  was  up  1  percent, 
including  a  negative  1  percent  impact  from  foreign  exchange. 
Refrigeration revenue was up low-single digits in North America 
and  Europe.  South  America  was  flat  including  a  negative  5 
percent impact from foreign exchange, and Asia Pacific was flat 
including  a  negative  1  percent  impact  from  foreign  exchange. 
Refrigeration profit rose 30 percent to $69 million, and segment 
margin  expanded  210  basis  points  to  9.5  percent.  In  addition 
to growth across all regions at constant currency, the business 
realized  significant  improvement  in  profitability  from  lower 

factory and material costs, including sourcing and engineering- 
led cost reductions, and higher productivity.

Across  all  three  of  our  businesses,  the  company  continued  to 
realize  significant  material  cost  reductions  through  global 
sourcing  programs  and  engineering-led  cost  reductions. 
The  company  has  been  making  significant  investments  in 
computational analytics that enable us to dramatically reduce the 
time to implement cost savings. Instead of manual testing and 
field  trials,  we  increasingly  model  lifetime  equipment  perfor-
mance on the computer and in the lab. Computational analytics 
also  enables  us  to  more  precisely  understand  the  performance 
specification to provide our suppliers in order to optimize costs, 
quality, and performance. 

Another  area  of  significant  investment  that  we  are  leveraging 
across  the  entire  enterprise  is  our  advanced  control  systems. 
In  Residential,  our  iComfort®  S30  control  system  has  an 
industry-leading  user  interface  and  can  provide  prognostics 
and  diagnostics  in  a  way  that  enables  a  technician  to  arrive  at 
a  home  with  the  right  part  to  fix  a  system  the  right  way  the 
first time. 

We are now leveraging the investments in our residential control 
systems and our intellectual property in software and hardware 
to  develop  the  same  leading  capabilities  for  light  commercial 
applications. In a convenience store or restaurant, for example, 
monitoring  and  controlling  the  HVAC  and  refrigeration 
systems are critical. Our new systems provide these commercial 
customers  with  a  leading  user-interface,  remote  monitoring, 
and  prognostics  and  diagnostics  to  help  keep  their  businesses 
running smoothly and maximize profitability.

investments 

The  company 
in 
is  also  making  significant 
e-commerce, including our industry-leading LennoxPROs.com
site  and  app  for  our  Lennox  dealers. The  LennoxPROs™  tool
provides  online  ordering,  warranty  support,  training,  and  parts
and equipment availability. We are leveraging our expertise with
e-commerce in our Lennox residential business to introduce new
e-commerce systems for our Allied® residential business and our
North America Heatcraft® refrigeration business in 2017.

Investments like these, combined with the continued expansion 
of our distribution footprint, keep the company well-positioned 
to win in the market place now and for the future. In addition, 
with  the  company’s  record  cash  generation  and  strong  balance 
sheet,  we  continued  to  return  cash  to  shareholders  through 
competitive  dividends  and  significant  stock  repurchases.  The 
company established many new financial records in 2016, and we 
remain focused on taking company performance to new levels as 
we capitalize on end-market growth, capture market share, and 
continue to drive operational initiatives for higher profitability.

Todd M. Bluedorn
Chairman of the Board & Chief Executive Officer

*For  a  reconciliation  of  2016  GAAP  and  adjusted  financials,  refer  to  the
 company’s February 7, 2017 earnings release and financial statements available
  at www.lennoxintl.com.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS
AND MANAGEMENT TEAM

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

MANAGEMENT TEAM

Todd M. Bluedorn
Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer

Todd M. Bluedorn
Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer

Joseph W. Reitmeier
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

Prakash Bedapudi
Executive Vice President and Chief Technology Officer

Terry L. Johnston
Executive Vice President
President and Chief Operating Officer
North America Commercial Heating & Cooling

David W. Moon
Executive Vice President
President and Chief Operating Officer
Worldwide Refrigeration

Daniel M. Sessa
Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer

John D. Torres
Executive Vice President, Chief Legal Officer and Secretary

Douglas L. Young
Executive Vice President
President and Chief Operating Officer
Residential Heating & Cooling

Roy A. Rumbough,  Jr.
Vice President, Controller and Chief Accounting Officer

Janet K. Cooper
Former Senior Vice President and Treasurer
Qwest Communications International Inc.
Committees: 1, 4

John E. Major
President 
MTSG
Committees: 2, 3

Max H. Mitchell
President and Chief Executive Officer 
Crane Co.
Committees: 1, 2

John W. Norris, III
Co-Founder
Maine Network Partners
Committees: 3, 4

Karen H. Quintos
Executive Vice President and Chief Customer Officer
Dell Technologies Inc.
Committees: 3, 4

Kim K. W. Rucker
Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary
Tesoro Corp.
Committees: 2, 3

Paul W. Schmidt
Former Corporate Controller
General Motors Corporation
Committees: 1, 4

Gregory T. Swienton
Former Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
Ryder System, Inc.
Committees: 1, 2

Todd J. Teske
LII Lead Independent Director
Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer
Briggs & Stratton Corporation
Committees: 2, 3

Committee Legend (bold indicates chairperson)
1: Audit  2: Board Governance
3: Compensation & Human Resources  4: Public Policy
as of March 20, 2017

2016
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

For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2016

Commission File Number 001-15149
LENNOX INTERNATIONAL INC.
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware
(State or other jurisdiction of

42-0991521
(I.R.S. Employer

incorporation or organization)

Identification Number)

2140 Lake Park Blvd.
Richardson, Texas 75080
(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code): (972) 497-5000
Securities Registered Pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class
Common Stock, $.01 par value per share

Name of each exchange on which registered
New York Stock Exchange

Securities Registered Pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act:  None

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

Yes [X]  No [ ]

     Indicate by checkmark if the registrant is not required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Exchange Act.

  Yes [ ]  No [X]

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Exchange 
Act during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has 
been subject to such filing requirements for the last 90 days. Yes [X]  No [ ]

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every 
Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T(§232.405 of this chapter) during 
the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files). Yes [X]  No [ ]

Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item 405 of Regulation S-K is not contained herein, and 
will not be contained, to the best of registrant's knowledge, in definitive proxy or information statements incorporated by reference 
in Part III of this Form 10-K or any amendment to this Form 10-K.  [  ]

      Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer or a non-accelerated filer (see 
definition of “accelerated filer” and “large accelerated filer” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).

Large Accelerated Filer [X]    Accelerated Filer [  ]     Non-Accelerated Filer [  ]     Smaller Reporting Company [  ]

      Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).
Yes [ ]  No [X]

As of June 30, 2016, the aggregate market value of the common stock held by non-affiliates of the registrant was approximately 
$4.8 billion based on the closing price of the registrant's common stock on the New York Stock Exchange.  As of February 9, 
2017, there were 42,982,367 shares of the registrant's common stock outstanding.

DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE
Portions of the registrant's 2017 Definitive Proxy Statement to be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission in 
connection with the registrant's 2017 Annual Meeting of Stockholders to be held on May 18, 2017 are incorporated by 
reference into Part III of this report.  

LENNOX INTERNATIONAL INC.
FORM 10-K
For the Fiscal Year Ended December 31, 2016

INDEX

PART I

ITEM 1.

Business

ITEM 1A. Risk Factors

ITEM 1B. Unresolved Staff Comments

ITEM 2.

ITEM 3.

Properties

Legal Proceedings

ITEM 4. Mine Safety Disclosures

PART II

ITEM 5. Market for Registrant's Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer 

Purchases of Equity Securities

ITEM 6.
ITEM 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of 

Selected Financial Data

Operations

ITEM 7A. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk

ITEM 8.
ITEM 9.

Financial Statements and Supplementary Data

Changes in and Disagreements With Accountants on Accounting and Financial 
Disclosure

ITEM 9A. Controls and Procedures

ITEM 9B. Other Information

PART III

ITEM 10. Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance

ITEM 11.
ITEM 12.

Executive Compensation

Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related 
Stockholder Matters

ITEM 13. Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Director Independence
ITEM 14.

Principal Accounting Fees and Services

PART IV

ITEM 15.

Exhibits and Financial Statement Schedules

SIGNATURES

SCHEDULE II - VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS AND 
RESERVES

INDEX TO EXHIBITS

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Item 1.  Business

PART I 

References in this Annual Report on Form 10-K to “we,” “our,” “us,” “LII” or the “Company” refer to Lennox International 

Inc. and its subsidiaries, unless the context requires otherwise. 

The Company

We are a leading global provider of climate control solutions.  We design, manufacture and market a broad range of products 
for the heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration (“HVACR”) markets.  We have leveraged our expertise to become 
an industry leader known for innovation, quality and reliability.  Our products and services are sold through multiple distribution 
channels under various brand names.  The Company was founded in 1895, in Marshalltown, Iowa, by Dave Lennox, the owner 
of a machine repair business for railroads.  He designed and patented a riveted steel coal-fired furnace, which led to numerous 
advancements in heating, cooling and climate control solutions.  

Shown in the table below are our three business segments, the key products, services and well-known product and brand names 
within each segment and net sales in 2016 by segment.  Segment financial data for 2016, 2015 and 2014, including financial 
information about foreign and domestic operations, is included in Note 18 of the Notes to our Consolidated Financial Statements 
in “Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data” and is incorporated herein by reference.

Segment

Residential
Heating & Cooling

Commercial
Heating & Cooling

Refrigeration

Products & Services
Furnaces, air conditioners, heat
pumps, packaged heating and cooling
systems, indoor air quality equipment,
comfort control products, replacement
parts and supplies

Unitary heating and air conditioning
equipment, applied systems, controls,
installation and service of commercial
heating and cooling equipment,
variable refrigerant flow commercial
products

Condensing units, unit coolers, fluid
coolers, air cooled condensers, air
handlers, process chillers, controls,
compressorized racks, supermarket
display cases and systems

Product and Brand Names
Lennox, Dave Lennox Signature, Armstrong
Air, Ducane, Aire-Flo, Air-Ease, Concord,
Magic-Pak, ADP Advanced Distributor
Products, iComfort and Lennox PartsPlus

Lennox, Allied Commercial, Magic-Pak,
Raider, Landmark, Prodigy, Strategos,
Energence, Lennox VRF and Lennox
National Account Services

Heatcraft Worldwide Refrigeration, Bohn,
Larkin, Climate Control, Chandler
Refrigeration, Kysor/Warren, Friga-Bohn,
HK Refrigeration, Hyfra, Kirby and Interlink

2016
Net Sales 
(in millions)
2,000.8
$

917.9

722.9

Total

$

3,641.6

Products and Services

Residential Heating & Cooling

Heating & Cooling Products.  We manufacture and market a broad range of furnaces, air conditioners, heat pumps, packaged 
heating and cooling systems, equipment and accessories to improve indoor air quality, comfort control products, replacement parts 
and supplies and related products for both the residential replacement and new construction markets in North America.  These 
products are available in a variety of designs and efficiency levels and at a range of price points, and are intended to provide a 
complete line of home comfort systems.  We believe that by maintaining a broad product line marketed under multiple brand 
names, we can address different market segments and penetrate multiple distribution channels. 

The “Lennox” and “Aire-Flo” brands are sold directly to a network of approximately 7,000 independent installing dealers, 
making us one of the largest wholesale distributors of residential heating and air conditioning products in North America.  The 
Allied Air Enterprise brands (“Armstrong Air,” “Air-Ease,” “Concord,” “Ducane,” and “Magic-Pak”) include a full line of heating 
and air conditioning products and are sold through independent distributors in North America.

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We are continuing to grow our network of 209 Lennox PartsPlus stores across the United States and Canada.  These stores 
provide an easy access solution for contractors and independent dealers to obtain universal service and replacement parts, supplies, 
convenience items, tools, Lennox equipment and OEM parts.  

Our Advanced Distributor Products (“ADP”) operation builds evaporator coils and air handlers under the “ADP Advanced 
Distributor Products” brand and also builds evaporator coils under the “Lennox” brand and Allied Air Enterprise brands.  ADP 
sells its own ADP branded evaporator coils to over 400 HVAC wholesale distributors across North America.  

Commercial Heating & Cooling 

North America.  In North America, we manufacture and sell unitary heating and cooling equipment used in light commercial 
applications, such as low-rise office buildings, restaurants, retail centers, churches and schools.  Our product offerings for these 
applications include rooftop units ranging from 2 to 50 tons of cooling capacity and split system/air handler combinations, which 
range from 1.5 to 20 tons of cooling capacity.  These products are distributed primarily through commercial contractors and directly 
to national account customers.  In 2014, we launched Lennox-branded variable refrigerant flow ("VRF") commercial products 
through Lennox company-owned distribution.  We believe the success of our products is attributable to their efficiency, design 
flexibility, total cost of ownership, low life-cycle cost, ease of service and advanced control technology.

National Account Services.  National Account Service ("NAS") provides installation, service and preventive maintenance for 

commercial HVAC national account customers in the United States and Canada.

Europe.  In Europe, we manufacture and sell unitary products, which range from 2 to 70 tons of cooling capacity, and applied 
systems with up to 200 tons of cooling capacity.  Our European products consist of small package units, rooftop units, chillers, 
air handlers and fan coils that serve medium-rise commercial buildings, shopping malls, other retail and entertainment buildings, 
institutional applications and other field-engineered applications.  We manufacture heating and cooling products in several locations 
in Europe and market these products through both direct and indirect distribution channels in Europe, Russia, Turkey and the 
Middle East.

Refrigeration

We  manufacture  and  market  equipment  for  the  global  commercial  refrigeration  markets  under  the  Heatcraft  Worldwide 
Refrigeration name.  We sell these products to distributors, installing contractors, engineering design firms, original equipment 
manufacturers and end-users.  Our global manufacturing, distribution, sales and marketing footprint serves customers in over 70 
countries worldwide.

North America.  Our commercial refrigeration products for the North American market include condensing units, unit coolers, 
fluid coolers, air-cooled condensers, air handlers, display cases and refrigeration rack systems.  These products preserve food and 
other perishables in supermarkets, convenience stores, restaurants, warehouses and distribution centers.  In addition, our products 
are used to cool a wide variety of industrial processes, including data centers, machine tooling, and other critical cooling applications.  
We routinely provide application engineering for consulting engineers, contractors, store planners, end customers and others to 
support the sale of commercial refrigeration products.  In addition to providing complete refrigeration systems and display cases, 
we also provide turnkey installations for our supermarket customers in Mexico.

International.  In international markets, we manufacture and market refrigeration products including condensing units, unit 
coolers, air-cooled condensers, fluid coolers, compressor racks and industrial process chillers.  We have manufacturing locations 
in Germany, France, Brazil and China.  In Australia and New Zealand, we are the leading wholesale distribution business serving 
the HVACR industry with more than 60 locations serving our customers, which also includes the sale of refrigerant.  In addition, 
we own a 50% common stock interest in a joint venture in Mexico that produces unit coolers, air-cooled condensers, condensing 
units, compressors and compressorized racks of the same design and quality as those manufactured by our U.S. business.  This 
joint venture product line is complemented with imports from the U.S., which are sold through the joint venture's distribution 
network.   

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Business Strategy 

Our business strategy is to sustain and expand our premium market position as well as offer a full spectrum of products to meet 
our customers' needs.  We plan to expand our market position through organic growth and acquisitions while maintaining our 
focus on cost reductions to drive margin expansion and support growth in target business segments.  This strategy is supported 
by the following five strategic priorities:

Innovative Product and System Solutions.  In all of our markets, we are building on our heritage of innovation by developing 
residential, commercial and refrigeration products that give families and business owners more precise control over more aspects 
of their indoor environments, while significantly lowering their energy costs.

Manufacturing and Sourcing Excellence.  We maintain our commitment to manufacturing and sourcing excellence by driving 
low-cost assembly through rationalization of our facilities and product lines, maximizing factory efficiencies, and leveraging our 
purchasing power and sourcing initiatives to expand the use of lower-cost components that meet our high-quality requirements.

Distribution Excellence.  By investing resources in expanding our distribution network, we are making products available to 
our customers in a timely, cost-efficient manner.  Additionally, we provide enhanced dealer support through the use of technology, 
training, advertising and merchandising.

Geographic Expansion.  We are growing our business by extending our successful business model and product knowledge 

into additional domestic and international markets. 

Expense Reduction.  Through our cost management initiatives, we are optimizing operating, manufacturing and administrative 

costs.

Marketing and Distribution

We utilize multiple channels of distribution and offer different brands at various price points in order to better penetrate the 
HVACR markets.  Our products and services are sold through a combination of direct sales, distributors and company-owned parts 
and supplies stores.  Dedicated sales forces and manufacturers' representatives are deployed across our business segments and 
brands in a manner designed to maximize our ability to service each distribution channel.  To optimize enterprise-wide effectiveness, 
we have active cross-functional and cross-organizational teams coordinating approaches to pricing, product design, distribution 
and national account customers.

The North American residential heating and cooling market provides an example of the competitive strength of our marketing 
and distribution strategy. We use three distinct distribution approaches in this market: the company-owned distribution system, 
the independent distribution system and direct sales to end-users.  We distribute our “Lennox” and “Aire-Flo” brands in a company-
owned process directly to independent dealers that install these heating and cooling products.  We distribute our “Armstrong Air,” 
“Ducane,”  “Air-Ease,”  “Concord,”  “Magic-Pak”  and  “ADP Advanced  Distributor  Products”  brands  through  the  traditional 
independent distribution process pursuant to which we sell our products to distributors who, in turn, sell the products to installing 
contractors.  We also sell our products directly to customers through our Lennox PartsPlus stores.     

Over the years, the “Lennox” brand has become inextricably linked with “Dave Lennox,” a highly recognizable advertising 
icon in the heating and cooling industry.  We utilize the “Dave Lennox” image in mass media advertising, as well as in numerous 
locally produced dealer advertisements, open houses and trade events.

Manufacturing 

We operate manufacturing facilities worldwide and utilize the best available manufacturing techniques based on the needs of 
our businesses, including the use of lean manufacturing and principles of Six Sigma, a disciplined, data-driven approach and 
methodology for improving quality.  We use numerous metrics to track and manage annual efficiency improvements.  Some 
facilities are impacted by seasonal production demand, and we manufacture both heating and cooling products in those facilities 
to balance production and maintain a relatively stable labor force.  We may also hire temporary employees to meet changes in 
demand.

Strategic Sourcing

We rely on various suppliers to furnish the raw materials and components used in the manufacturing of our products.  To 
maximize our buying effectiveness in the marketplace, we have a central strategic sourcing group that consolidates purchases of 
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certain materials, components and indirect items across business segments.  The goal of the strategic sourcing group is to develop 
global strategies for a given component group, concentrate purchases with three to five suppliers and develop long-term relationships 
with these vendors.  By developing these strategies and relationships, we seek to leverage our material needs to reduce costs and 
improve financial and operating performance.  Our strategic sourcing group also works with selected suppliers to reduce costs 
and improve quality and delivery performance by employing lean manufacturing and Six Sigma.

Compressors, motors and controls constitute our most significant component purchases, while steel, copper and aluminum 
account for the bulk of our raw material purchases.  We own equity interests in joint ventures that manufacture compressors.  These 
joint ventures provide us with compressors for our residential and commercial heating and cooling and refrigeration businesses.

Research and Development and Technology

Research and development is a key pillar of our growth strategy.  We operate a global engineering and technology organization 
that  focuses  on  new  technology  invention,  product  development,  product  quality  improvements  and  process  enhancements, 
including our development of next-generation thermostats and control systems.  We leverage intellectual property and innovative 
designs across our businesses.  We also leverage product development cycle time improvements and product data management 
systems to commercialize new products to market more rapidly.  We use advanced, commercially available computer-aided design, 
computer-aided manufacturing, computational fluid dynamics and other sophisticated design tools to streamline the design and 
manufacturing processes. We use complex computer simulations and analyses in the conceptual design phase before functional 
prototypes are created.  We also operate a full line of prototype machine equipment and advanced laboratories certified by applicable 
industry associations.  

Seasonality

Our sales and related segment profit tend to be seasonally higher in the second and third quarters of the year because summer 
is the peak season for sales of air conditioning equipment and services in the U.S. and Canada.  For the same reason, our working 
capital needs are generally greater in the first and second quarters, and we generally have higher operating cash inflows in the 
third and fourth quarters.

      Our markets are driven by seasonal weather patterns.  HVAC products and services are sold year round, but the volume and 
mix of product sales and service change significantly by season. The industry generally ships roughly twice as many units during 
June as it does in December. Overall, cooling equipment represents a substantial portion of the annual HVAC market. Between 
the heating season (roughly November through February) and cooling season (roughly May through August) are periods commonly 
referred to as "shoulder seasons" when the distribution channel transitions its buying patterns from one season to the next.  These 
seasonal fluctuations in mix and volume drive our sales and related segment profit, resulting in somewhat higher sales in the 
second and third quarters due to the higher volume in the cooling season relative to the heating season. 

Patents and Trademarks

We hold numerous patents that relate to the design and use of our products.  We consider these patents important, but no single 
patent is material to the overall conduct of our business.  We proactively obtain patents to further our strategic intellectual property 
objectives.  We own or license several trademarks and service marks we consider important in the marketing of our products and 
services, and we protect our marks through national registrations and common law rights.   

Competition 

Substantially all markets in which we participate are competitive.  The most significant competitive factors we face are product 
reliability, product performance, service and price, with the relative importance of these factors varying among our businesses.  
The following are some of the companies we view as significant competitors in each of our three business segments, with relevant 
brand names, when different from the company name, shown in parentheses.  The marks below may be the registered or unregistered 
trademarks or trade names of their respective owners.

•  Residential  Heating  &  Cooling  -  United Technologies  Corp.  (Carrier,  Bryant, Tempstar,  Comfortmaker,  Heil, Arcoaire, 
KeepRite, Day & Night); Ingersoll-Rand plc (Trane, American Standard); Paloma Industries, Inc. (Rheem, Ruud); Johnson 
Controls, Inc. (York); Daikin Industries, Ltd. (Goodman, Amana); and Melrose Industries PLC (Maytag, Westinghouse, 
Frigidaire, Tappan, Philco, Kelvinator, Gibson, Broan, NuTone).

•  Commercial Heating & Cooling - United Technologies Corp. (Carrier, ICP Commercial); Ingersoll-Rand plc (Trane); Paloma 
Industries,  Inc.  (Rheem,  Ruud);  Johnson  Controls,  Inc.  (York);  Daikin  Industries,  Ltd.  (Goodman,  McQuay);  Melrose 

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Industries PLC (Mammoth); and AAON, Inc.

•  Refrigeration - Hussmann Corporation;  Paloma Industries, Inc. (Rheem Manufacturing Company (Heat Transfer Products 
Group)); Emerson Electric Co. (Copeland); United Technologies Corp. (Carrier); GEA Group (Kuba, Searle, Goedhart); 
Alfa Laval; Guntner GmbH; and Panasonic Corp. (Sanyo).

Employees

As of December 31, 2016, we employed approximately 10,600 employees.  Approximately 5,100 of these employees were 
salaried and 5,500 were hourly.  The number of hourly workers we employ may vary in order to match our labor needs during 
periods of fluctuating demand.  Approximately 2,400 employees, including international locations, are represented by unions.  We 
believe we have good relationships with our employees and with the unions representing our employees.  We currently do not 
anticipate any material adverse consequences resulting from negotiations to renew any collective bargaining agreements.  

Environmental Regulation  

Our operations are subject to evolving and often increasingly stringent international, federal, state and local laws and regulations 
concerning the environment.  Environmental laws that affect or could affect our domestic operations include, among others, the 
National Appliance Energy Conservation Act of 1987, as amended (“NAECA”), the Energy Policy Act, the Energy Policy and 
Conservation Act, the Clean Air Act, the Clean Water Act, the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, the Comprehensive 
Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act, the National Environmental Policy Act, the Toxic Substances Control 
Act, any regulations promulgated under these acts and various other international, federal, state and local laws and regulations 
governing  environmental  matters.    We  believe  we  are  in  substantial  compliance  with  such  existing  environmental  laws  and 
regulations.  

Energy Efficiency. The U.S. Department of Energy has numerous active energy conservation rulemakings that impact residential 
and commercial heating, air conditioning and refrigeration equipment.  We are actively involved in U.S. Department of Energy 
and Congressional activities related to energy efficiency.  We are prepared to have compliant products in place in advance of the 
effectiveness of all such regulations being considered by the U.S. Department of Energy.

Refrigerants.  The  use  of  hydrochlorofluorocarbons  ("HCFCs”)  and  hydroflurocarbons  ("HFCs")  as  refrigerants  for  air 
conditioning and refrigeration equipment is common practice in the HVACR industry and is regulated. We believe we have complied 
with applicable rules and regulations in various countries governing the use of HCFCs and HFCs.  The U.S. Congress and the 
Environmental  Protection Agency  are  considering  steps  to  phase  down  the  future  use  of  HFCs  in  HVACR  products  and  an 
international accord was adopted in October 2016 which would significantly phase-down the use of HFCs when ratified. We are 
an active participant in the ongoing international and domestic dialogue on this subject and are well positioned to react in a timely 
manner to changes in the regulatory landscape.  In addition, we are taking proactive steps to implement responsible use principles 
and guidelines with respect to limiting refrigerants from escaping into the atmosphere throughout the life span of our HVACR 
equipment.  

Remediation Activity.  In addition to affecting our ongoing operations, applicable environmental laws can impose obligations 
to remediate hazardous substances at our properties, at properties formerly owned or operated by us and at facilities to which we 
have sent or send waste for treatment or disposal.  We are aware of contamination at some of our facilities; however, based on 
facts presently known, we do not believe that any future remediation costs at such facilities will be material to our results of 
operations.  For more information, see Note 10 in the Notes to our Consolidated Financial Statements.

In the past, we have received notices that we are a potentially responsible party along with other potentially responsible parties 
in Superfund proceedings under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act for cleanup of 
hazardous substances at certain sites to which the potentially responsible parties are alleged to have sent waste.  Based on the facts 
presently known, we do not believe environmental cleanup costs associated with any Superfund sites about which we have received 
notice that we are a potentially responsible party will be material.  

European WEEE and RoHS Compliance.  In the European marketplace, electrical and electronic equipment is required to 
comply with the Directive on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (“WEEE”) and the Directive on Restriction of Use of 
Certain Hazardous Substances (“RoHS”).  WEEE aims to prevent waste by encouraging reuse and recycling and RoHS restricts 
the use of six hazardous substances in electrical and electronic products.  All HVACR products and certain components of such 
products “put on the market” in the EU (whether or not manufactured in the EU) are potentially subject to WEEE and RoHS.  
Because all HVACR manufacturers selling within or from the EU are subject to the standards promulgated under WEEE and 
RoHS, we believe that neither WEEE nor RoHS uniquely impacts us as compared to such other manufacturers.  Similar directives 

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are being introduced in other parts of the world, including the U.S.  For example, California, China and Japan have all adopted 
standards possessing similar intent as RoHS.  We are actively monitoring the development of such directives and believe we are 
well positioned to comply with such directives in the required time frames.

Available Information

Our web site address is www.lennoxinternational.com.  We make available, free of charge through our web site, our annual 
reports on Form 10-K, quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, current reports on Form 8-K and amendments to those reports filed or 
furnished pursuant to the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"), as soon as reasonably possible after 
such material is electronically filed with, or furnished to, the Securities and Exchange Commission.  The information on our web 
site is not a part of, or incorporated by reference into, this annual report on Form 10-K.

You can also read and copy any document that we file, including this Annual Report on Form 10-K, at the Securities and 
Exchange Commission's Public Reference Room at 100 F Street, N.E., Washington, D.C. 20549. Call the Securities and Exchange 
Commission at 1-800-SEC-0330 for information on the operation of the Public Reference Room. In addition, the Securities and 
Exchange Commission maintains a website at www.sec.gov that contains reports, proxy and information statements, and other 
information  regarding  issuers,  including  Lennox  International,  that  file  electronically  with  the  Securities  and  Exchange 
Commission.

Executive Officers of the Company 

Our executive officers, their present positions and their ages are as follows as of February 4, 2016:

Name

Age Position

Todd M. Bluedorn

53

Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer

Joseph W. Reitmeier

52

Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

Douglas L. Young

Terry L. Johnston

David W. Moon

54

59

55

Executive Vice President and President and Chief Operating
Officer, LII Residential Heating & Cooling

Executive Vice President and President and Chief Operating
Officer, LII North America Commercial Heating & Cooling

Executive Vice President and President and Chief Operating
Officer, LII Worldwide Refrigeration

Prakash Bedapudi

50

Executive Vice President and Chief Technology Officer

Daniel M. Sessa

52

Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer

John D. Torres

58

Executive Vice President, Chief Legal Officer and Secretary

Roy A. Rumbough, Jr.

61 Vice President, Controller and Chief Accounting Officer

Todd M. Bluedorn was appointed Chief Executive Officer and was elected to our Board of Directors in April 2007.  Mr. Bluedorn 
was elected Chairman of the Board of Directors in May 2012.  Prior to joining Lennox International, Mr. Bluedorn served in 
numerous  senior  management  positions  for  United  Technologies  since  1995,  including  President, Americas  -  Otis  Elevator 
Company;  President,  North America  -  Commercial  Heating,  Ventilation  and Air  Conditioning  for  Carrier  Corporation;  and 
President, Hamilton Sundstrand Industrial. He began his professional career with McKinsey & Company in 1992.  A graduate of 
the United States Military Academy at West Point with a bachelor of science in electrical engineering, Mr. Bluedorn served in the 
United States Army as a combat engineer officer and United States Army Ranger from 1985 to 1990.  He received his MBA from 
Harvard University School of Business in 1992.  Mr. Bluedorn also serves on the Board of Directors of Eaton Corporation, a 
diversified industrial manufacturer, on the Board of Directors of Texas Instruments Incorporated, a global designer and manufacturer 
of semiconductors (effective March 1, 2017), and on the Board of Trustees of Washington University in St. Louis. Mr. Bluedorn 
possesses considerable industry knowledge  and executive leadership experience. Mr. Bluedorn’s extensive knowledge of our 
Company and its business, combined with his drive for excellence and innovation, position him well to serve as CEO and a director 
of our Company.

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Joseph W. Reitmeier was appointed Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer in July 2012. He had served as Vice 
President of Finance for the LII’s Commercial Heating & Cooling segment since 2007 and as Director of Internal Audit from 2005 
to 2007.  Before joining the company, he held financial leadership roles at Cummins Inc. and PolyOne Corporation.  He is a 
director of Watts Water Technologies, Inc., a global provider of plumbing, heating and water quality solutions for residential, 
industrial, municipal and commercial settings.  Mr. Reitmeier holds a bachelor’s degree in accounting from the University of 
Akron and an MBA from Case Western Reserve University.  He is also a Certified Public Accountant.

Douglas L. Young was appointed Executive Vice President and President and Chief Operating Officer of LII's Residential 
Heating & Cooling segment in October 2006. Mr. Young had previously served as Vice President and General Manager of North 
American Residential Products since 2003 and as Vice President and General Manager of Lennox North American Residential 
Sales, Marketing, and Distribution from 1999 to 2003. Prior to his career with LII, Mr. Young was employed in the Appliances 
division of GE, where he held various management positions before serving as General Manager of Marketing for GE Appliance 
division's retail group from 1997 to 1999 and as General Manager of Strategic Initiatives in 1999.  He holds a BSBA from Creighton 
University and a master’s of science in management from Purdue University.  Mr. Young serves on the Board of Directors of 
Beacon Roofing Supply, a general building material distributor and is on the Board of Directors of AHRI (the Air-Conditioning, 
Heating, and Refrigeration Institute), the trade association for the HVACR and water heating equipment industries. 

Terry L. Johnston was appointed Executive Vice President and President and Chief Operating Officer of LII's North America 
Commercial Heating & Cooling business in January 2013.  Since May 2007, he had served as Vice President and General Manager, 
North America Commercial.  He had previously served as Vice President, Marketing and Product Management, LII Worldwide 
Heating & Cooling and as Vice President, Marketing and Product Management for Lennox Industries. Before joining LII in 2001, 
Mr. Johnston worked for 20 years at GE in a variety of product management and sales and marketing roles. He is on the Board of 
Directors of CSW Industrials, Inc., a diversified industrial growth company with businesses in industrial products, coatings, sealants 
and adhesives and specialty chemicals segments.  He holds a bachelor of science in marketing from the University of Arkansas.

David  W.  Moon  was  appointed  Executive  Vice  President  and  President  and  Chief  Operating  Officer  of  LII's  Worldwide 
Refrigeration  business  in  August  2006.  He  had  previously  served  as  Vice  President  and  General  Manager  of  Worldwide 
Refrigeration, Americas Operations since 2002. Prior to serving in that position, he served as Managing Director in Australia 
beginning in 1999, where his responsibilities included heat transfer manufacturing and distribution, refrigeration wholesaling and 
manufacturing and HVAC manufacturing and distribution in Australia and New Zealand. Mr. Moon originally joined LII in 1998 
as Operations Director, Asia Pacific. Prior to that time, Mr. Moon held various management positions at Allied Signal, Inc., Case 
Corporation, and Tenneco Inc. in the United States, Hong Kong, Taiwan and Germany.  He holds a bachelor of science in civil 
engineering and an MBA from Texas A&M University.  Mr. Moon serves on the Board of Directors of American Woodmark 
Corporation, a kitchen and bath cabinet manufacturer.

Prakash Bedapudi was appointed Executive Vice President and Chief Technology Officer in July 2008. He had previously 
served as Vice President, Global Engineering and Program Management for Trane Inc. Commercial Systems from 2006 through 
2008, and as Vice President, Engineering and Technology for Trane's Residential Systems division from 2003 through 2006.  Prior 
to his career at Trane, Mr. Bedapudi served in senior engineering leadership positions for GE Transportation Systems, a division 
of General Electric Company, and for Cummins Engine Company. He holds a bachelor of science in mechanical/automotive 
engineering from Karnataka University, India and a master's of science in mechanical/aeronautical engineering from the University 
of Cincinnati.

Daniel M. Sessa was appointed Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer in June 2007.  He had previously 
served  in  numerous  senior  human  resources  and  legal  leadership  positions  for  United Technologies  Corporation  since  1996, 
including Vice President, Human Resources for Otis Elevator Company - Americas from 2005 to 2007,  Director, Employee 
Benefits and Human Resources Systems for United Technologies Corporation from 2004 to 2005, and Director, Human Resources 
for Pratt & Whitney from 2002 to 2004.  He holds a bachelor of arts in law and society from the State University of New York at 
Binghamton and a juris doctor from the Hofstra University School of Law.

John D. Torres was appointed Executive Vice President and Chief Legal Officer and Secretary in December 2008. He had 
previously  served  as  Senior  Vice  President,  General  Counsel  and  Secretary  for  Freescale  Semiconductor,  a  semiconductor 
manufacturer that was originally part of Motorola. He joined Motorola's legal department as Senior Counsel in 1996 and was 
appointed Vice President, General Counsel of the company's semiconductor business in 2001. Prior to joining Motorola, Mr. Torres 
served 13 years in private practice in Phoenix, specializing in commercial law. He holds a bachelor of arts from Notre Dame and 
a juris doctor from the University of Chicago.

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Roy A. Rumbough, Jr. was appointed Vice President, Controller and Chief Accounting Officer in July 2006. He had previously 
served as Vice President, Corporate Controller of Maytag Corporation, a position he held since 2002. From 1998 to 2002, he 
served as Vice President, Controller of Blodgett Corporation, a portfolio of food service equipment companies and former affiliate 
of Maytag.  Mr. Rumbough's career at Maytag spanned 17 years and included internal audit, financial planning and analysis, and 
business unit controller roles.  Prior to his career at Maytag, he worked for Deloitte and Touche, LLP. He holds a bachelor of arts 
in  accounting  from  North  Carolina  State  University  and  an  MBA  from  the  Kellogg  School  of  Management,  Northwestern 
University.

Item 1A.  Risk Factors

Forward-Looking Statements 

This Annual Report on Form 10-K contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities 
Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Exchange Act that are based on information currently available to management 
as well as management's assumptions and beliefs as of the date hereof.  All statements, other than statements of historical fact, 
included in this Annual Report on Form 10-K constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities 
Litigation Reform Act of 1995.  Forward-looking statements can be identified by the words “may,” “will,” “should,” “plan,” 
“predict,” “anticipate,” “believe,” “intend,” “estimate” and “expect” and similar expressions.  Statements that are not historical 
should also be considered forward-looking statements.  Such statements reflect our current views with respect to future events.   
Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements.  We believe these statements are based 
on reasonable assumptions; however, such statements are inherently subject to risks and uncertainties, including but not limited 
to the specific uncertainties discussed elsewhere in this Annual Report on Form 10-K and the risk factors set forth in Item 1A. 
Risk  Factors  in  this Annual  Report  on  Form  10-K.   These  risks  and  uncertainties  may  affect  our  performance  and  results  of 
operations.  Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should underlying assumptions prove incorrect, 
actual results may differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements.  We disclaim any intention or obligation to 
update or review any forward-looking statements or information, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise 
unless required by law.

Risk Factors

The following risk factors and other information included in this Annual Report on Form 10-K should be carefully considered.  
We believe these are the principal material risks currently facing our business; however, additional risks and uncertainties not 
presently known to us or that we presently deem less significant may also impair our business operations.  If any of the following 
risks or those disclosed in our other SEC filings actually occur, our business, financial condition or results of operations could be 
materially adversely affected.

We May Not be Able to Compete Favorably in the Competitive HVACR Business.

Substantially all of the markets in which we operate are competitive.  The most significant competitive factors we face are 
product reliability, product performance, reputation of our company and brands, service and price, with the relative importance 
of  these  factors  varying  among  our  product  lines.    Other  factors  that  affect  competition  in  the  HVACR  market  include  the 
development and application of new technologies, an increasing emphasis on the development of more efficient HVACR products 
and new product introductions.  We may not be able to adapt to market changes as quickly or effectively as our current and future 
competitors.  Also, the establishment of manufacturing operations in low-cost countries could provide cost advantages to existing 
and emerging competitors.  Some of our competitors may have greater financial resources than we have, allowing them to invest 
in more extensive research and development and/or marketing activity and making them better able to withstand adverse HVACR 
market conditions.  Current and future competitive pressures may cause us to reduce our prices or lose market share, or could 
negatively affect our cash flow, all of which could have an adverse effect on our results of operations.

Our Financial Performance Is Affected by the Conditions of the U.S. Construction Industry.

Our business is affected by the performance of the U.S. construction industry.  Our sales in the residential and commercial 
new construction markets correlate to the number of new homes and buildings that are built, which in turn is influenced by cyclical 
factors such as interest rates, inflation, availability of financing, consumer spending habits and confidence, employment rates and 
other macroeconomic factors over which we have no control.  Although the industry has improved for the last several years, our 
sales may not continue to improve or such improvement may be limited or lower than expected.

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Cooler than Normal Summers and Warmer than Normal Winters May Depress Our Sales.

Demand for our products and for our services is seasonal and strongly affected by the weather.  Cooler than normal summers 
depress our sales of replacement air conditioning and refrigeration products and services.  Similarly, warmer than normal winters 
have the same effect on our heating products and services.   

Changes in Legislation or Government Regulations or Policies Can Have a Significant Impact on Our Results of Operations.

The sales, gross margins and profitability for each of our segments could be directly impacted by changes in legislation, trade 
agreements or government regulations, such as the changes to taxes, tariffs and trade agreements being discussed by the new U.S. 
administration.  Changes in environmental and energy efficiency standards and regulations, such as the recent amendments to the 
Montreal Protocol to phase down the use of hydrofluorocarbons, may particularly have a significant impact on the types of products 
that we are allowed to develop and sell, and the types of products that are developed and sold by our competitors.  Our inability 
or delay in developing or marketing products that match customer demand and that meet applicable efficiency and environmental 
standards may negatively impact our results.  The demand for our products and services could also be affected by the size and 
availability of tax incentives for purchasers of our products and services.  Future legislation or regulations, including environmental 
matters, product certification, product liability, tariffs, duties, taxes, tax incentives and other matters, may impact the results of 
each of our operating segments and our consolidated results.

Global General Business, Economic and Market Conditions Could Adversely Affect Our Financial Performance and Limit 
our Access to the Capital Markets. 

Future disruptions in U.S. or global financial and credit markets or increases in the costs of capital might have an adverse 
impact on our business.  The tightening, unavailability or increased costs of credit adversely affects the ability of our customers 
to obtain financing for significant purchases and operations, which could result in a decrease in sales of our products and services 
and may impact the ability of our customers to make payments to us. Similarly, tightening of credit may adversely affect our 
supplier base and increase the potential for one or more of our suppliers to experience financial distress or bankruptcy. Our business 
may also be adversely affected by future decreases in the general level of economic activity and increases in borrowing costs, 
which may cause our customers to cancel, decrease or delay their purchases of our products and services.  

If financial markets were to deteriorate, or costs of capital were to increase significantly due to a lowering of our credit ratings, 
prevailing industry conditions, the volatility of the capital markets or other factors, we may be unable to obtain new financing on 
acceptable terms, or at all. A deterioration in our financial performance could also limit our future ability to access amounts 
currently available under our domestic credit facility.  In addition, availability under our asset securitization agreement may be 
adversely  impacted  by  credit  quality  and  performance  of  our  customer  accounts  receivable. The  availability  under  our  asset 
securitization agreement is based on the amount of accounts receivable that meet the eligibility criteria of the asset securitization 
agreement.  If receivable losses increase or credit quality deteriorates, the amount of eligible receivables could decline and, in 
turn, lower the availability under the asset securitization.

We cannot predict the likelihood, duration or severity of any future disruption in financial markets or any adverse economic 

conditions in the U.S. and other countries.

Our International Operations Subject Us to Risks Including Foreign Currency Fluctuations, Regulations and Other Risks.

We earn revenue, pay expenses, own assets and incur liabilities in countries using currencies other than the U.S. dollar.  Our 
consolidated financial statements are presented in U.S. dollars and we translate revenue, income, expenses, assets and liabilities 
into U.S. dollars at exchange rates in effect during or at the end of each reporting period. Therefore, increases or decreases in the 
value of the U.S. dollar relative to other currencies may affect our net operating revenues, operating income and the value of 
balance sheet items denominated in foreign currencies. Because of the geographic diversity of our operations, weaknesses in some 
currencies might be offset by strengths in others over time.  However, we cannot assure that fluctuations in foreign currency 
exchange rates, particularly the strengthening of the U.S. dollar against major currencies, would not materially affect our financial 
results. 

In addition to the currency exchange risks inherent in operating in foreign countries, our international sales and operations, 
including purchases of raw materials from international suppliers, are subject to risks associated with local government laws, 
regulations and policies (including those related to tariffs and trade barriers, investments, taxation, exchange controls, employment 
regulations and changes in laws and regulations).  Our international sales and operations are also sensitive to changes in foreign 
national priorities, including government budgets, as well as to geopolitical and economic instability. International transactions 
may involve increased financial and legal risks due to differing legal systems and customs in foreign countries, as well as compliance 
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with anti-corruption laws such as the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and the U.K. Bribery Act.  The ability to manage these 
risks could be difficult and may limit our operations and make the manufacture and sale of our products internationally more 
difficult, which could negatively affect our business and results of operations.

Conflicts, wars, natural disasters or terrorist acts could also cause significant damage or disruption to our operations, employees, 
facilities, systems, suppliers, distributors, resellers or customers in the United States and internationally for extended periods of 
time and could also affect demand for our products.

Net sales outside of the United States comprised 18.5% of our net sales in 2016.

Our Ability to Meet Customer Demand may be Limited by Our Single-Location Production Facilities, Reliance on Certain Key 
Suppliers and Unanticipated Significant Shifts in Customer Demand.

We manufacture many of our products at single-location production facilities, and we rely on certain suppliers who also may 
concentrate production in single locations.  Any significant interruptions in production at one or more of our facilities, or at a 
facility of one of our suppliers, could negatively impact our ability to deliver our products to our customers.  Further, even with 
all of our facilities running at full production, we could potentially be unable to fully meet demand during an unanticipated period 
of exceptionally high demand.  Our inability to meet our customers' demand for our products could have a material adverse impact 
on our business, financial condition and results of operations.   

Price Volatility for Commodities and Components We Purchase or Significant Supply Interruptions Could Have an 
Adverse Effect on Our Cash Flow or Results of Operations.  

We depend on raw materials, such as steel, copper and aluminum, and components purchased from third parties to manufacture 
our products.  We generally concentrate purchases for a given raw material or component with a small number of suppliers.  If a 
supplier is unable or unwilling to meet our supply requirements, including suffering any disruptions at its facilities or in its supply 
chain, we could experience supply interruptions or cost increases, either of which could have an adverse effect on our results of 
operations.  Similarly, suppliers of components that we purchase for use in our products may be affected by rising material costs 
and pass these increased costs on to us.  Although we regularly pre-purchase a portion of our raw materials at fixed prices each 
year to hedge against price increases, an increase in raw materials prices not covered by our fixed price arrangements could 
significantly increase our cost of goods sold and negatively impact our margins if we are unable to effectively pass such price 
increases on to our customers.  Alternatively, if we increase our prices in response to increases in the prices or quantities of raw 
materials or components or if we encounter significant supply interruptions, our competitive position could be adversely affected, 
which may result in depressed sales and profitability.  

In addition, we use derivatives to hedge price risk associated with forecasted purchases of certain raw materials.  Our hedged 
prices could result in paying higher or lower prices for commodities as compared to the market prices for those commodities when 
purchased.  

We May Incur Substantial Costs as a Result of Claims Which Could Have an Adverse Effect on Our Results of Operations.

The development, manufacture, sale and use of our products involve warranty, intellectual property infringement, product 
liability claim and other risks.  In some cases, we may incur liability claims for the installation and service of our products.  Our 
product liability insurance policies have limits that, if exceeded, may result in substantial costs that would have an adverse effect 
on our results of operations.  In addition, warranty claims are not covered by our product liability insurance and certain product 
liability claims may also not be covered by our product liability insurance.  

For some of our HVAC products, we provide warranty terms ranging from one to 20 years to customers for certain components 
such  as  compressors  or  heat  exchangers.    For  certain  limited  products,  we  provided  lifetime  warranties  for  heat  exchangers.  
Warranties of such extended lengths pose a risk to us as actual future costs may exceed our current estimates of those costs.  
Warranty expense is recorded on the date that revenue is recognized and requires significant assumptions about what costs will 
be incurred in the future.  We may be required to record material adjustments to accruals and expense in the future if actual costs 
for these warranties are different from our assumptions.

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If We Cannot Successfully Execute our Business Strategy, Our Results of Operations Could be Adversely Impacted 

Our future success depends on our continued investment in research and new product development as well as our ability to 
commercialize new HVACR technological advances in domestic and global markets.  If we are unable to continue to timely and 
successfully develop and market new products, achieve technological advances or extend our business model and technological 
advances into international markets, our business and results of operations could be adversely impacted.

We are engaged in various manufacturing rationalization actions designed to achieve our strategic priorities of manufacturing 
sourcing and distribution excellence and of lowering our cost structure.  For example, we are continuing to reorganize our North 
American distribution network in order to better serve our customers' needs by deploying parts and equipment inventory closer 
to them and are expanding our sourcing activities outside of the U.S.  We also continue to rationalize and reorganize various 
support and administrative functions in order to reduce ongoing selling and administrative expenses.  If we cannot successfully 
implement such distribution and restructuring strategies or other cost savings plans, we may not achieve our expected cost savings 
in the time anticipated, or at all.  In such case, our results of operations and profitability may be negatively impacted, making us 
less competitive and potentially causing us to lose market share.  

We May Not be Able to Successfully Integrate and Operate Businesses that We May Acquire nor Realize the Anticipated Benefits 
of Strategic Relationships We May Form.

From time to time, we may seek to complement or expand our businesses through strategic acquisitions, joint ventures and 
strategic relationships.  The success of these transactions will depend, in part, on our ability to timely identify those relationships, 
negotiate and  close  the  transactions  and  then  integrate, manage  and  operate those  businesses  profitably.    If  we  are  unable  to 
successfully do those things, we may not realize the anticipated benefits associated with such transactions, which could adversely 
affect our business and results of operations.

Because a Significant Percentage of Our Workforce is Unionized in Certain Manufacturing Facilities, We Face Risks of Work 
Stoppages and Other Labor Relations Problems.

As of February 6, 2017, approximately 23% of our workforce, including international locations, was unionized.  The results 
of future negotiations with these unions and the effects of any production interruptions or labor stoppages could have an adverse 
effect on our results of operations.

We are Subject to Litigation and Tax, Environmental and Other Regulations that Could Have an Adverse Effect on Our Results 
of Operations.

We are involved in various claims and lawsuits incidental to our business, including those involving product liability, labor 
relations, alleged exposure to asbestos-containing materials and environmental matters, some of which claim significant damages.  
Estimates related to our claims and lawsuits, including estimates for asbestos-related claims and related insurance recoveries, 
involve numerous uncertainties.  Given the inherent uncertainty of litigation and estimates, we cannot be certain that existing 
claims or litigation or any future adverse legal developments will not have a material adverse impact on our financial condition.  
In  addition,  we  are  subject  to  extensive  and  changing  federal,  state  and  local  laws  and  regulations  designed  to  protect  the 
environment. These laws and regulations could impose liability for remediation costs and civil or criminal penalties in cases of 
non-compliance.  Compliance with environmental laws increases our costs of doing business.  Because these laws are subject to 
frequent change, we are unable to predict the future costs resulting from environmental compliance.

Any Future Determination that a Significant Impairment of the Value of Our Goodwill Intangible Asset Occurred Could Have 
a Material Adverse Effect on Our Results of Operations.

As of December 31, 2016, we had goodwill of $195.1 million on our Consolidated Balance Sheet.  Any future determination 
that an impairment of the value of goodwill occurred would require a write-down of the impaired portion of goodwill to fair value 
and would reduce our assets and stockholders' equity and could have a material adverse effect on our results of operations. 

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Volatility in Capital Markets Could Necessitate Increased Cash Contributions by Us to Our Pension Plans to Maintain 
Required Levels of Funding.

Volatility in the capital markets may have a significant impact on the funding status of our defined benefit pension plans.  If 
the performance of the capital markets depresses the value of our defined benefit pension plan assets or increases the liabilities, 
we would be required to make additional contributions to the pension plans.  The amount of contributions we may be required to 
make to our pension plans in the future is uncertain and could be significant, which may have a material impact on our results of 
operations.

Security Breaches and Other Disruptions or Misuse of Information Systems We Rely Upon Could Affect Our Ability to Conduct 
Our Business Effectively.

Our information systems and those of our business partners are important to our business activities.  We also outsource various 
information systems, including data management, to third party service providers.  Despite our security measures as well as those 
of our business partners and third-party service providers, the information systems we rely upon may be vulnerable to interruption 
or damage from computer hackings, computer viruses, worms or other destructive or disruptive software, process breakdowns, 
denial of service attacks, malicious social engineering or other malicious activities, or any combination thereof.  These information 
systems have been, and will likely continue to be, subject to attack. While we have implemented controls and taken other preventative 
actions to strengthen these systems against future attacks, we can give no assurance that these controls and preventative actions 
will be effective. Any breach of data security could result in a disruption of our services or improper disclosure of personal data 
or confidential information, which could harm our reputation, require us to expend resources to remedy such a security breach or 
defend against further attacks or subject us to liability under laws that protect personal data, resulting in increased operating costs 
or loss of revenue.

Our Results of Operations May Suffer if We Cannot Continue to License or Enforce the Intellectual Property Rights on Which 
Our Businesses Depend or if Third Parties Assert That We Violate Their Intellectual Property Rights.

We rely upon patent, copyright, trademark and trade secret laws and agreements to establish and maintain intellectual property 
rights in the products we sell.  Our intellectual property rights could be challenged, invalidated, infringed, circumvented, or be 
insufficient to permit us to take advantage of current market trends or to otherwise provide competitive advantages.  Further, the 
laws of certain countries do not protect proprietary rights to the same extent as the laws of the United States.

Third parties may also claim that we are infringing upon their intellectual property rights.  If we do not license infringed 
intellectual property or if we are required to substitute similar technology from another source, our operations could be adversely 
affected.  Even if we believe that intellectual property claims are without merit, they can be time consuming, require significant 
resources and be costly to defend.  Claims of intellectual property infringement also might require us to redesign affected products,  
pay costly damage awards, or face injunction prohibiting us from manufacturing, importing, marketing or selling certain of our 
products.  Even if we have agreements to indemnify us, indemnifying parties may be unable or unwilling to do so.

Item 1B.  Unresolved Staff Comments

None.

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Item 2.  Properties

The  following  chart  lists  our  principal  domestic  and  international  manufacturing,  distribution  and  office  facilities  as  of  
December 31, 2016 and indicates the business segment that uses such facilities, the approximate size of such facilities and whether 
such facilities are owned or leased.  Also included in the chart are large warehouses that hold significant inventory balances.

Location
Marshalltown, IA

Segment

Residential Heating & Cooling

Orangeburg, SC

Residential Heating & Cooling

Saltillo, Mexico

Residential Heating & Cooling

Grenada, MS

Residential Heating & Cooling

Romeoville, IL

Residential Heating & Cooling

Columbus, OH

Residential Heating & Cooling

McDonough, GA

Residential Heating & Cooling

Concord, NC 

Harahan, LA 

Denver, CO 

Eastvale, CA

Residential Heating & Cooling

Residential Heating & Cooling

Residential Heating & Cooling

Type or Use of Facility
Manufacturing & Distribution

Manufacturing & Distribution

Manufacturing & Distribution

Manufacturing & Distribution

Distribution

Distribution

Distribution

Distribution

Distribution

Distribution

Residential & Commercial Heating & Cooling Distribution

Carrollton, TX

Residential & Commercial Heating & Cooling Distribution

Brampton, Canada

Residential & Commercial Heating & Cooling Distribution

Houston, TX

Residential & Commercial Heating & Cooling Distribution

Middletown, PA

Residential & Commercial Heating & Cooling Distribution

Lenexa, KS

Residential & Commercial Heating & Cooling Distribution

Calgary, Canada

Residential & Commercial Heating & Cooling Distribution

Residential & Commercial Heating & Cooling Distribution

Orlando, FL

Stuttgart, AR

Commercial Heating & Cooling

Longvic, France

Commercial Heating & Cooling

Longvic, France

Commercial Heating & Cooling

Burgos, Spain

Mions, France

Genas, France

Commercial Heating & Cooling &
Refrigeration

Commercial Heating & Cooling &
Refrigeration

Commercial Heating & Cooling &
Refrigeration

Tifton, GA

Columbus, GA

Refrigeration

Refrigeration

Milperra, Australia

Refrigeration

Stone Mountain, GA Refrigeration

Midland, GA

Mt. Wellington, New
Zealand

Refrigeration

Refrigeration

San Jose dos
Campos, Brazil

Refrigeration

Wuxi, China

Refrigeration

Krunkel, Germany

Refrigeration

Richardson, TX

Corporate and other

Carrollton, TX

Corporate and other

Manufacturing

Manufacturing

Distribution

Manufacturing

Research & Development

Manufacturing, Distribution &
Offices

Manufacturing & Distribution

Manufacturing, Warehousing
& Offices

Distribution & Business Unit
Headquarters

Manufacturing & Business
Unit Headquarters

Warehousing & Offices

Distribution & Offices

Manufacturing, Warehousing
& Offices

Manufacturing

Manufacturing, Distribution &
Offices

Corporate Headquarters

Research & Development

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Approx. Sq. Ft. 
(In thousands) Owned/Leased
Owned & Leased

1,300

750

638

395

312

279

254

123

83

50

377

252

251

241

166

115

110

85

750

142

133

140

129

111

570

523

416

139

138

110

98

89

43

356

294

Owned & Leased

Owned

Leased

Leased

Leased

Leased

Leased

Leased

Leased

Leased

Leased

Leased

Leased

Leased

Leased

Leased

Leased

Owned

Owned

Owned

Owned

Owned

Owned

Owned & Leased

Owned & Leased

Owned

Owned

Leased

Owned

Owned

Owned & Leased

Owned

Owned & Leased

Owned

In addition to the properties described above, we lease numerous facilities in the U.S. and worldwide for use as sales offices,  
service offices and district and regional warehouses.  We routinely evaluate our facilities to ensure adequate capacity, effective 
cost structure, and consistency with our business strategy. We believe that our properties are  in good condition, suitable and 
adequate for their present requirements and that our principal manufacturing plants are generally adequate to meet our production 
needs.

Item 3.  Legal Proceedings 

We are involved in a number of claims and lawsuits incident to the operation of  our businesses. Insurance coverages are 
maintained and estimated costs are recorded for such claims and lawsuits. It is management's opinion that none of these claims 
or lawsuits will have a material adverse effect, individually or in the aggregate, on our financial position, results of operations or 
cash flows.  For more information, see Note 10 in the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements.

In October 2016, we self-reported to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Department of Justice (DOJ) 
an alleged payment in the amount of 30,000 rubles (approximately US $475) to a Russian customs broker or official. Under the 
oversight of our Audit Committee, we initiated an investigation into this matter with the assistance of external legal counsel and 
external forensic accountants. The alleged payment was purportedly made to release a shipment of goods being held by Russian 
customs officials due to inaccurate paperwork. The value of the shipment was approximately €62,000 (approximately US 
$68,500). The allegations are related to our subsidiary in Russia, which had 2016 annual sales of approximately US $4 million. 
The scope of the investigation was later expanded to include our operations in Poland because our operations in Russia and 
Poland used the same third-party logistics provider.  To date, the investigation has not resulted in any evidence of other 
potentially improper payments. However, the investigation has raised questions regarding possible irregularities with respect to 
possible non-compliance with customs documents and procedures related to these operations.  The investigation is ongoing. We 
continue to fully cooperate with the SEC and the DOJ regarding this matter. We do not anticipate any material adverse effect on 
our business or financial condition as a result of this matter.

Item 4.  Mine Safety Disclosures

Not applicable.

PART II

Item 5.  Market for Registrant's Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity 

Securities

Market Price for Common Stock

Our common stock is listed for trading on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol “LII.”  The high and low sales 

prices for our common stock for each quarterly period during 2016 and 2015 were as follows:

First Quarter

Second Quarter

Third Quarter

Fourth Quarter

Price Range per Common Share
2015
2016

High
$ 136.32

Low
$ 105.65

High
$ 111.15

Low
$ 92.94

143.19

164.02

164.57

131.90

141.90

140.97

118.43

126.85

138.57

104.94

106.81

109.87

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Dividends

During 2016 and 2015, we declared quarterly cash dividends as set forth below: 

First Quarter
Second Quarter
Third Quarter
Fourth Quarter
Fiscal Year

Dividends per
Common Share
2015
2016

$

$

0.36
0.43
0.43
0.43
1.65

$

$

0.30
0.36
0.36
0.36
1.38

The amount and timing of dividend payments are determined by our Board of Directors and subject to certain restrictions under 

our domestic revolving credit facility.  

Holders of Common Stock

As of the close of business on February 9, 2017, approximately 702 holders of record held our common stock.  

Comparison of Total Stockholder Return

The following graph compares the cumulative total returns of LII's common stock with the cumulative total returns of the 
Standards & Poor's Midcap 400 Index, a broad index of mid-size U.S. companies of which the Company is a part, and with a peer 
group of U.S. industrial manufacturing and service companies in the HVACR businesses.  The graph assumes that $100 was 
invested on December 31, 2011, with dividends reinvested. Our peer group includes AAON, Inc., Ingersoll-Rand plc, Comfort 
Systems USA, Inc., United Technologies Corporation, Johnson Controls Inc., and Watsco, Inc.  Peer group returns are weighted 
by market capitalization. 

This performance graph and other information furnished under this Comparison of Total Stockholder Return section shall not 
be deemed to be “soliciting material” or to be “filed” with the Securities and Exchange Commission or subject to Regulation 14A 
or 14C, or to the liabilities of Section 18 of the Exchange Act. 

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Our Purchases of LII Equity Securities

Our Board of Directors has authorized a total of $2 billion towards the repurchase of shares of our common stock (collectively 
referred to as the "Share Repurchase Plans"), including an additional $550 million share repurchase that was authorized in 2016.  
The Share Repurchase Plans authorize open market repurchase transactions and do not have an expiration date.  As of December 
31, 2016, $646 million of shares may yet be repurchased under the Share Repurchase Plans. 

In the fourth quarter of 2016, we purchased shares of our common stock as follows: 

October 1 through October 31 (2)
November 1 through November 30 
December 1 through December 31 

Total Shares 
Purchased (1)

163,558
3,804
40,671
208,033

Average Price
Paid per Share
(including fees)
155.81
$
146.46
157.02

Shares
Purchased As
Part of Publicly
Announced
Plans

Approximate 
Dollar Value of 
Shares that may 
yet be Purchased 
Under the Plans 
(in millions) (3)

163,501
—
—
163,501

396.0
396.0
646.0

(1) Includes the surrender to LII of 44,532 shares of common stock to satisfy employee tax-withholding obligations in connection 

with the exercise of vested stock appreciation rights and the vesting of restricted stock units.

(2) Includes final settlement of shares repurchased in Accelerated Share Repurchase Plan (ASR) executed in the third quarter 

of 2016. 

(3) After $200 million payment for Accelerated Share Repurchase Plan (ASR) executed in February 2016 and $100 million 
payment for ASR executed in August 2016. Final settlement of the February ASR occurred in the third quarter and the final 
settlement of the August ASR occurred in fourth quarter. The February and August ASRs were offered pursuant to a previously 
announced repurchase plan.  

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Item 6.  Selected Financial Data

The following table presents selected financial data for each of the five years ended December 31, 2016 to 2012 (in millions, 

except per share data):

Statements of Operations Data:

Net Sales

Operating Income

Income From Continuing Operations

Net Income

Basic Earnings Per Share From Continuing Operations

Diluted Earnings Per Share From Continuing Operations

Cash Dividends Declared Per Share

For the Years Ended December 31,

2016

2015

2014

2013

2012

$ 3,641.6

$ 3,467.4

$ 3,367.4

$ 3,199.1

$ 2,949.4

429.4

278.6

277.8

6.41

6.34

1.65

305.4

187.2

186.6

4.17

4.11

1.38

334.7

208.1

205.8

4.35

4.28

1.14

289.0

179.9

171.8

3.61

3.55

0.92

219.1

135.0

90.0

2.66

2.63

0.76

Other Data:
Capital Expenditures (1)
Research and Development Expenses (1)

Balance Sheet Data at Period End:

Total Assets

Total Debt

Stockholders' Equity

$

$

84.3

64.6

$

69.9

62.3

$

88.4

60.7

$

78.3

53.7

50.2

49.5

$ 1,760.3

$ 1,677.4

$ 1,764.3

$ 1,626.7

$ 1,691.9

868.2

38.0

741.1

101.6

925.6

9.0

400.4

485.7

386.6

498.3

(1) Amounts exclude capital expenditures and research and development expenses related to discontinued operations.

Information in the table above is not necessarily indicative of results of future operations.  To understand the factors that may 
affect comparability, the financial data should be read in conjunction with Item 7, "Management's Discussion and Analysis of 
Financial Condition and Results of Operations," and the Consolidated Financial Statements and the related Notes to the Consolidated 
Financial Statements in Item 8, "Financial Statements and Supplementary Data," of this Form 10-K.

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Item 7.  Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations  

The following discussion should be read in conjunction with the other sections of this report, including the consolidated financial 

statements and related notes contained in Item 8 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K. 

Business Overview

We operate in three reportable business segments of the heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration (“HVACR”) 
industry. Our reportable segments are Residential Heating & Cooling, Commercial Heating & Cooling, and Refrigeration.  For 
more detailed information regarding our reportable segments, see Note 18 in the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements.  

We sell our products and services through a combination of direct sales, distributors and company-owned parts and supplies 
stores. The demand for our products and services is seasonal and significantly impacted by the weather.  Warmer than normal 
summer temperatures generate demand for replacement air conditioning and refrigeration products and services, and colder than 
normal winter temperatures have a similar effect on heating products and services.  Conversely, cooler than normal summers and 
warmer than normal winters depress the demand for HVACR products and services.  In addition to weather, demand for our 
products and services is influenced by national and regional economic and demographic factors, such as interest rates, the availability 
of financing, regional population and employment trends, new construction, general economic conditions and consumer spending 
habits and confidence.  A substantial portion of the sales in each of our business segments is attributable to replacement business, 
with the balance comprised of new construction business.

The principal elements of cost of goods sold are components, raw materials, factory overhead, labor, estimated costs of warranty 
expense and freight and distribution costs.  The principal raw materials used in our manufacturing processes are steel, copper and 
aluminum.  In recent years, pricing volatility for these commodities and related components has impacted us and the HVACR 
industry in general.  We seek to mitigate the impact of commodity price volatility through a combination of pricing actions, 
commodity contracts, improved production efficiency and cost reduction initiatives. We also partially mitigate volatility in the 
prices of these commodities by entering into futures contracts and fixed forward contracts.  

Financial Highlights

•  Net sales increased $174.2 million, or 5%, to $3,642 million in 2016 from $3,467 million in 2015. 
•  Operational income from continuing operations in 2016 was $429 million compared to $305 million in 2015.  The increase 
was primarily due to increased sales and reductions in our commodities and material costs in 2016 as well as the goodwill 
and asset impairment charges in 2015.

•  Net income in 2016 increased to $278 million from $187 million in 2015.  
•  Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations were $6.34 per share in 2016 compared to $4.11 per share in 2015, 

including non-cash impairment charges in our refrigerated display case business in 2015.  

•  We generated $355 million of cash flow from operating activities in 2016 compared to $331 million in 2015.   
• 

In 2016, we returned $69 million through dividend payments.

Overview of Results

The Residential Heating & Cooling segment led our overall financial performance in 2016, with a 7.2% increase in net sales 
and a $70 million increase in segment profit compared to 2015.  This segment's results benefited from industry growth in the 
replacement and new construction markets as well as market share gains.  Our Commercial Heating & Cooling segment also 
performed well in 2016 with a 3.5% increase in net sales and a $19 million increase in segment profit compared to 2015.  This 
segment's results benefited from market growth in North America and material cost savings.  Sales in our Refrigeration segment 
were up 1.3% and segment profit increased $16 million compared to 2015.  This segment's results benefited from industry growth 
and market share gains. 

On a consolidated basis, our gross profit margins increased to 29.6% in 2016 due primarily to favorable price and material cost 
savings across our business.  These improvements were partially offset by unfavorable foreign exchange rates, unfavorable mix, 
and continued investment in distribution expansion in our Residential Heating & Cooling segment. 

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Results of Operations

The following table provides a summary of our financial results, including information presented as a percentage of net sales 

(dollars in millions):

Net sales
Cost of goods sold
Gross profit

Selling, general and administrative expenses
Losses and other expenses, net
Restructuring charges
Goodwill impairment
Impairment of assets
Pension settlement
Income from equity method investments

Operating income

Loss from discontinued operations
Net income

For the Years Ended December 31,
2015

2014

2016

Dollars
$3,641.6
2,565.1
1,076.5
621.0
11.3
1.8
—
—
31.4
(18.4)
$ 429.4
(0.8)
$ 277.8

Percent
Dollars
100.0 % $3,467.4
70.4 % 2,520.0
947.4
29.6 %
580.5
17.1 %
21.7
0.3 %
3.2
— %
— %
5.5
44.5
— %
0.9 %
—
(13.4)
(0.5)%
11.8 % $ 305.4
(0.6)
— %
7.6 % $ 186.6

Percent
Dollars
100.0 % $3,367.4
72.7 % 2,464.1
903.3
27.3 %
573.7
16.7 %
6.8
0.6 %
1.9
0.1 %
—
0.2 %
—
1.3 %
— %
—
(13.8)
(0.4)%
8.8 % $ 334.7
(2.3)
— %
5.4 % $ 205.8

Percent
100.0 %
73.2 %
26.8 %
17.0 %
0.2 %
0.1 %
— %
— %
— %
(0.4)%
9.9 %
(0.1)%
6.1 %

The following table provides net sales by geographic market (dollars in millions):

Net Sales by Geographic Market:
U.S.

Canada

International

Total net sales

For the Years Ended December 31,
2015

2014

2016

Dollars

Percent

Dollars

Percent

Dollars

Percent

$2,966.8

81.5% $2,793.4

80.6% $2,576.4

76.5%

218.8

456.0

6.0

12.5

217.7

456.3

6.3

13.1

236.3

554.7

7.0

16.5

$3,641.6

100.0% $3,467.4

100.0% $3,367.4

100.0%

Year Ended December 31, 2016 Compared to Year Ended December 31, 2015 - Consolidated Results

Net Sales

Net sales increased 5% in 2016 compared to 2015, with sales volume up approximately 5%.  The increase in volume was driven 
by all our business segments.  The effects of both changes in foreign currency exchange rates and the effects of price and mix 
were neutral to net sales.    

Gross Profit 

Gross profit margins for 2016 increased 230 basis points ("bps") to 29.6% compared to 27.3% in 2015.  Lower material costs 
increased our profit margin by 260 bps, increased factory productivity increased our profit margin by 30 bps, and other items 
contributed 10 bps. Offsetting these increases were decreases of 20 bps from unfavorable mix, 20 bps from unfavorable foreign 
currency adjustments, 20 bps for investments in distribution and other growth initiatives, and increased product warranty costs 
decreased our profit margin by 10 bps. 

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Selling, General and Administrative Expenses 

SG&A expenses increased by $41 million in 2016 compared to 2015.  As a percentage of net sales, SG&A expenses increased 
40 bps from 16.7% to 17.1% in the same periods.  The dollar increase in SG&A expenses was principally due to increased incentive 
compensation and general wage inflation.  

Losses and Other Expenses, Net

Losses and other expenses, net for 2016 and 2015 included the following (in millions):

Realized losses on settled futures contracts
Foreign currency exchange losses
Losses on disposal of fixed assets
Net change in unrealized (gains) losses on unsettled futures contracts
Asbestos-related litigation
Acquisition expenses
Special legal contingency charge
Environmental liabilities
Contractor tax payments
Other items, net

Losses and other expenses, net

For the Years Ended
December 31,

2016

2015

1.1
2.2
0.5
(3.6)
6.3
0.4
1.9
1.9
0.6
—
11.3

$

$

1.9
3.6
0.6
0.6
3.0
1.0
7.4
1.0
2.6
—
21.7

$

$

The decrease in realized losses on settled futures contracts in 2016 was attributable to changes in commodity prices relative 
to our settled futures contract prices, as commodity prices have increased in 2016 relative to 2015.  Additionally, the change in 
unrealized gains and losses on unsettled futures contracts was primarily due to higher commodity prices relative to the unsettled 
futures contract prices creating unrealized gains on unsettled future contracts.  For more information on our derivatives, see Note 
8 in the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements.  

Foreign currency exchange losses decreased in 2016 primarily due to stabilization in foreign exchange rates in our primary 
markets.  The special legal contingency charges primarily decreased as we settled an attempted class action lawsuit in 2015.  The 
asbestos-related litigation relates to known and estimated future asbestos matters and the increase is a result of higher estimated 
future claims and decreasing insurance reserves related to these claims.  The environmental liabilities relate to estimated remediation 
costs for contamination at some of our facilities.  The contractor tax payments relate to a charge for underpaid contractor taxes at 
one of our non-U.S. subsidiaries.  Refer to Note 10 in the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements for more information 
on litigation, including the asbestos-related litigation, and the environmental liabilities.  

Restructuring Charges

Restructuring charges were $2 million in 2016 compared to $3 million in 2015.  The charges in 2016 and 2015 were primarily 
for projects to realign resources and enhance distribution capabilities in our Refrigeration segment.  For more information on our 
restructuring activities, see Note 16 in the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements.

Goodwill

We performed a qualitative impairment analysis and noted no indicators of goodwill impairment through December 31, 2016. 
However in 2015 based on the results of the quantitative impairment test, we recorded goodwill impairment of $5.5 million related 
to our refrigerated display case business. Refer to Note 4 in the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements for more information 
on goodwill.

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Asset Impairment

We did not have any impairments of assets related to continuing operations in 2016. During the fourth quarter of 2015 we 
completed a strategic review of our refrigerated display case business.  As a result, we performed an impairment analysis using a 
market approach and determined that intangible and certain long-lived assets relating to that business were impaired and we 
recorded a charge of $45 million in "Asset Impairment" in the Consolidated Statement of Operations. 

Pension Settlement

In 2016 our unfunded pension liability declined by $33 million to $89 million as the favorable impact of our $50 million 

discretionary contribution was partially offset by lower discount rates across all plans.  In addition, as part of our ongoing 
strategy to de-risk our pension plan obligations, we completed a one-time, lump sum pension buyout in the fourth quarter of 
2016 for certain vested participants.  As a result of the pension buy-out, we recorded a pension settlement charge of $31 million 
in the fourth quarter.

Income from Equity Method Investments

Investments over which we do not exercise control but have significant influence are accounted for using the equity method 
of accounting.  Income from equity method investments increased to $18 million in 2016 compared to $13 million in 2015 due 
to increases in earnings from our joint ventures.

Interest Expense, net 

Net interest expense of $27 million in 2016 increased from $24 million in 2015 primarily due to an increase in our average 

borrowings.

Income Taxes

The income tax provision was $124 million in 2016 compared to $95 million in 2015, and the effective tax rate was 30.8% in 
2016 compared to 33.8% in 2015.  Our effective tax rate declined in 2016 due to the benefit from a repatriation of earnings 
recognized in the second quarter.  We expect our effective tax rate to be approximately 32% in future years due to sustainable 
benefits from reorganization of our international subsidiaries that will enable us to utilize foreign tax credits and other benefits.

Loss from Discontinued Operations

The $1 million of pre-tax losses incurred in 2016 primarily relates to changes in retained product liabilities and general liabilities 
for the Service Experts business sold in 2013 and the Hearth business sold in 2012. In 2015, there were $1 million of pre-tax losses 
incurred primarily related to changes in retained product liabilities and general liabilities for Service Experts and Hearth.

Year Ended December 31, 2016 Compared to Year Ended December 31, 2015 - Results by Segment

Residential Heating & Cooling 

The following table presents our Residential Heating & Cooling segment's net sales and profit for 2016 and 2015 (dollars in 

millions):

Net sales

Profit

% of net sales

For the Years Ended
December 31,

2016
$ 2,000.8

2015
$ 1,866.9

Difference
133.9
$

$

348.8

$

278.4

$

70.4

% Change

7.2%

25.3%

17.4%

14.9%

Residential Heating & Cooling net sales increased 7% in 2016 compared to 2015. Sales volume increased net sales by 6% due 

to industry growth and market share gains and the benefits of favorable price and mix contributed 1%. 

Segment profit in 2016 increased $70 million due to $51 million in lower commodities and material costs, $33 million from 
higher sales volume and $12 million from favorable factory productivity which includes the addition of a second factory in Mexico, 

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and $5 million in other product costs. Partially offsetting these increases was $6 million from unfavorable price and mix combined, 
$4 million of unfavorable foreign currency exchange rates, $11 million in distribution investments, and $10 million of SG&A 
expenses to support wage inflation and investments in information technology and research and development.

Commercial Heating & Cooling

The following table presents our Commercial Heating & Cooling segment's net sales and profit for 2016 and 2015 (dollars in 

millions):

Net sales

Profit

% of net sales

For the Years Ended
December 31,

2016

917.9

149.3

$

$

2015

Difference

% Change

$

$

887.2

130.4

$

$

30.7

18.9

3.5%

14.5%

16.3%

14.7%

Commercial Heating & Cooling net sales increased 3% in 2016 compared to 2015.  Sales volume increased net sales by 3%,  
price and mix increased net sales by 1% and changes in foreign currency exchange rates unfavorably impacted net sales by 1%. 

Segment profit in 2016 increased $19 million compared to 2015.  The benefits of $9 million from incremental volume, $18 
million from lower commodities and material costs, $4 million from combined price and mix and $1 million from lower freight 
expenses were partially offset by $6 million in other product costs and unfavorable factory productivity, $6 million of higher 
SG&A expenses, and $1 million for investments in infrastructure for our North American Service business.

Refrigeration 

The following table presents our Refrigeration segment's net sales and profit for 2016 and 2015 (dollars in millions):

Net sales

Profit

% of net sales

For the Years Ended
December 31,

2016

722.9

68.9

$

$

2015

Difference

% Change

$

$

713.3

52.9

$

$

9.6

16.0

1.3%

30.2%

9.5%

7.4%

    Refrigeration net sales increased 1% in 2016 compared to 2015 primarily due to 3% volume growth which was partially offset 
by a 1% impact from unfavorable foreign exchange rates and a 1% impact from mix and price reductions. 

     Segment profit in 2016 compared to 2015 increased $16 million compared to 2015 primarily due to $7 million from increased 
sales volume, $21 million in lower commodities and material costs, $6 million from lower depreciation and amortization due to 
the impairment of our refrigerated display case business recorded in 2015.  Partially offsetting these increases were $8 million 
from unfavorable price and mix combined, $8 million from higher SG&A expenses, $1 million from other product costs, and $1 
million from changes in foreign currency exchange rates. 

Corporate and Other

Corporate and other expenses increased $13 million in 2016 as compared to 2015 due primarily to higher incentive compensation, 

general wage inflation, and consulting fees.  Partially offsetting these increases were decreases in health care costs. 

Year Ended December 31, 2015 Compared to Year Ended December 31, 2014 - Consolidated Results

Net Sales

Net sales increased 3% in 2015 compared to 2014, with sales volume up approximately 6% and price and mix up approximately 
1%.  The increase in volume was driven by our Residential Heating & Cooling, Commercial Heating & Cooling and Refrigeration 
segments.  The benefit of price and mix was a combination of price increases across all segments and favorable product mix 

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predominantly in our Residential Heating & Cooling segment.  Partially offsetting these increases was a 4% decrease from foreign 
currency exchange rates.  

Gross Profit 

Gross profit margins for 2015 increased 50 basis points ("bps") to 27.3% compared to 26.8% in 2014.  Lower material costs 
increased our profit margin by 200 bps, increased factory productivity increased our profit margin by 20 bps and reduced product 
warranty costs increased our profit margin by 10 bps. Offsetting these increases were decreases of 70 bps from unfavorable mix, 
50 bps from unfavorable foreign currency adjustments, 20 bps from lower refrigerant pricing on our Australia wholesale business 
when compared to the prior year, 30 bps for investments in distribution and other growth initiatives, and 10 bps from one-time 
inventory write down costs. 

Selling, General and Administrative Expenses 

SG&A expenses increased by $7 million in 2015 compared to 2014.  As a percentage of net sales, SG&A expenses decreased 
30 bps from 17.0% to 16.7% in the same periods.  The dollar increase in SG&A expenses was principally due to increased incentive 
compensation, general wage inflation, and health care costs.  

Losses and Other Expenses, Net

Losses and other expenses, net for 2015 and 2014 included the following (in millions):

Realized losses on settled futures contracts
Foreign currency exchange losses
(Gain) loss on disposal of fixed assets
Net change in unrealized losses (gains) on unsettled futures contracts
Asbestos charge
Acquisition expenses
Special legal contingency charge
Environmental liabilities
Contractor tax payments
Other items, net

Losses and other expenses, net

For the Years Ended
December 31,

2015

2014

$

$

1.9
3.6
0.6
0.6
3.0
1.0
7.4
1.0
2.6
—
21.7

$

$

0.8
1.6
(0.3)
0.6
0.9
—
0.9
2.0
—
0.3
6.8

The increase in realized losses on settled futures contracts in 2015 was attributable to decreases in commodity prices relative 
to our settled futures contract prices.  Additionally, the change in unrealized losses on unsettled futures contracts was primarily 
due to lower commodity prices relative to the unsettled futures contract prices.  For more information on our derivatives, see Note 
8 in the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements.  

Foreign currency exchange losses increased in 2015 primarily due to the Canadian dollar exchange rates.  The special legal 
contingency charges primarily increased for our estimate of costs expected to be incurred for an attempted class action lawsuit.  
The asbestos-related litigation relates to known and estimated future asbestos matters.  The environmental liabilities relate to 
estimated remediation costs for contamination at some of our facilities.  The contractor tax payments relate to a charge for underpaid 
contractor taxes at one of our non-U.S. subsidiaries.  Refer to Note 10 in the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements for 
more information on litigation, including the asbestos charges, and the environmental liabilities.  

Restructuring Charges

Restructuring charges were $3 million in 2015 compared to $2 million in 2014.  The charges in 2015 and 2014 charges were 
primarily for projects to realign resources and enhance distribution capabilities in our Refrigeration segment.  For more information 
on our restructuring activities, see Note 16 in the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements.

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Goodwill

During the fourth quarter we completed a strategic review of our North American supermarket display cases and systems 
business.  As a result, we performed a quantitative impairment analysis for this business unit using the market approach.  Based 
on the results of the quantitative impairment test, we recorded goodwill impairment of $5.5 million. No other indicators of goodwill 
impairment were identified through December 31, 2015.  Also, we did not record any goodwill impairments related to continuing 
operations in 2014.  Refer to Note 4 in the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements for more information on goodwill.

Income from Equity Method Investments

Investments over which we do not exercise control but have significant influence are accounted for using the equity method 
of accounting.  Income from equity method investments decreased to $13 million in 2015 compared to $14 million in 2014 due 
to decreases in earnings from our joint ventures.

Asset Impairment

During the fourth quarter we completed a strategic review of our North American supermarket display cases and systems 
business.  As a result, we performed an impairment analysis using a market approach and determined that intangible and certain 
long-lived assets relating to our North American supermarket business were impaired and we recorded a charge of $45 million in 
"Asset Impairment" in the Consolidated Statement of Operations. We did not have any impairments of intangible assets related 
to continuing operations in 2014.

Interest Expense, net 

Net interest expense of $24 million in 2015 increased from $17 million in 2014 primarily due to an increase in our average 

borrowings.

Income Taxes

The income tax provision was $95 million in 2015 compared to $110 million in 2014, and the effective tax rate was 33.8% in 
2015 compared to 34.5% in 2014.  Our effective tax rates differ from the statutory federal rate of 35% for certain items, including 
tax credits, state and local taxes, non-deductible expenses, foreign taxes at rates other than 35% and other permanent tax differences.

Loss from Discontinued Operations

The Loss from discontinued operations related to the Service Experts business sold in March 2013 and the Hearth business 
sold in April 2012.  The $1 million of pre-tax losses incurred in 2015 primarily relate to changes in retained product liabilities and 
general liabilities for Service Experts and Hearth. In 2014, there were $4 million of pre-tax losses incurred primarily related to  
changes in retained product liabilities and general liabilities for Service Experts and Hearth.

Year Ended December 31, 2015 Compared to Year Ended December 31, 2014 - Results by Segment

Residential Heating & Cooling 

The following table presents our Residential Heating & Cooling segment's net sales and profit for 2015 and 2014 (dollars in 

millions):

Net sales

Profit

% of net sales

For the Years Ended
December 31,

2015
$ 1,866.9

2014
$ 1,736.5

Difference
130.4
$

$

278.4

$

235.8

$

42.6

% Change

7.5%

18.1%

14.9%

13.6%

Residential Heating & Cooling net sales increased 8% in 2015 compared to 2014 driven by strong volume increases and 
favorable price and mix.  Sales volume increases contributed 7% and were attributable to industry growth in new construction 
and replacement markets and market share gains.  Benefits of price increases and favorable product mix contributed 2%. Changes 
in foreign currency exchange rates unfavorably impacted net sales by 1%.

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Segment profit in 2015 increased $43 million due to $39 million from material cost savings, $29 million from higher sales 
volume, and $10 million from favorable price and mix. Partially offsetting these increases were $12 million of unfavorable foreign 
exchange rates, $10 million in higher distribution expenses related to continued investment in distribution expansion, $10 million 
of SG&A inflation, and $3 million due to lower factory absorption and higher warranty expenses.

Commercial Heating & Cooling

The following table presents our Commercial Heating & Cooling segment's net sales and profit for 2015 and 2014 (dollars in 

millions):

Net sales

Profit

% of net sales

For the Years Ended
December 31,

2015

887.2

130.4

$

$

2014

Difference

% Change

$

$

878.5

124.0

$

$

8.7

6.4

1.0%

5.2%

14.7%

14.1%

Commercial Heating & Cooling net sales increased 1% in 2015 compared to 2014 driven by higher volume.  Net sales increased 

by 6% due to higher volume while changes in foreign currency exchange rates unfavorably impacted net sales by 5%.

Segment profit in 2015 increased $6 million compared to 2014.  The benefits of $15 million from incremental volume, $14 
million from lower material costs and $2 million from higher prices were partially offset by $9 million in unfavorable mix, $4 
million  for  information  technology  and  distribution  investments  and  start-up  costs  to  enter  the  VRF  market,  $6  million  for 
unfavorable foreign exchange rates, $5 million of higher SG&A expenses and $1 million from increases in other product costs. 

Refrigeration 

The following table presents our Refrigeration segment's net sales and profit for 2015 and 2014 (dollars in millions):

Net sales

Profit

% of net sales

For the Years Ended
December 31,

2015

713.3

52.9

$

$

2014

Difference

% Change

$

$

752.4

55.4

$

$

(39.1)
(2.5)

(5.2)%

(4.5)%

7.4%

7.4%

    Refrigeration net sales declined 5% in 2015 compared to 2014 primarily due to an 8% impact from unfavorable foreign exchange 
rates and a 2% impact from the Australian carbon levy repeal that was effective July 1, 2014.  These decreases were partially offset 
by 4% volume growth, led by our North American supermarket businesses, and price and mix combined contributed 1%.

     Segment profit in 2015 compared to 2014 decreased $3 million compared to 2014 primarily due to $14 million from unfavorable 
mix, predominantly in the North American supermarket business, $9 million lower profitability in our Australia refrigerant business, 
$1 million of costs related to investments for future growth, $5 million from unfavorable foreign currency exchange rates, and $3 
million for higher SG&A expenses.  Partially offsetting these decreases were $14 million from material cost savings, $2 million 
from higher sales volume, and $13 million from improved factory productivity and lower warranty and other product costs. 

Corporate and Other

Corporate and other expenses increased $10 million in 2015 to $84 million from $74 million in 2014  due primarily to higher 

incentive compensation, general wage inflation, health care costs and currency losses.

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Accounting for Futures Contracts

Realized gains and losses on settled futures contracts are a component of segment profit (loss). Unrealized gains and losses on 
unsettled futures contracts are excluded from segment profit (loss) as they are subject to changes in fair value until their settlement 
date.  Both realized and unrealized gains and losses on futures contracts are a component of Losses and other expenses, net in the 
accompanying Consolidated Statements of Operations.  See Note 8 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for more 
information on our derivatives and Note 18 of the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements for more information on our 
segments and for a reconciliation of segment profit to income from continuing operations before income taxes.

Liquidity and Capital Resources 

Our working capital and capital expenditure requirements are generally met through internally generated funds, bank lines of 
credit and an asset securitization arrangement.  Working capital needs are generally greater in the first and second quarters due to 
the seasonal nature of our business cycle. 

Statement of Cash Flows

The following table summarizes our cash flow activity for the years ended December 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014 (in millions):

Net cash provided by operating activities

Net cash used in investing activities

Net cash used in financing activities

2016

2015

2014

$

$

354.5
(84.1)
(255.2)

331.2
(69.8)
(248.7)

$

184.8
(87.3)
(89.5)

Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities - Net cash provided by operating activities increased $23 million to $355 million
in 2016 compared to $331 million in 2015.  This increase was primarily attributable to the increase in net income, partially offset 
by pension contributions. 

Net Cash Used in Investing Activities - Capital expenditures were $84 million, $70 million and $88 million in 2016, 2015 and 
2014, respectively.  Capital expenditures in 2016 were primarily related to an expansion of manufacturing capacity in our Residential 
Heating  &  Cooling  and  Commercial  Heating  &  Cooling  segments,  investments  in  our  research  and  test  facilities  and  other 
investments in systems and software to support the overall enterprise. 

Net Cash Used in Financing Activities - Net cash used in financing activities increased to $255 million in 2016 from $249 
million in 2015 primarily due to debt repayments and increased dividend payments and increased share repurchases, partially 
offset by an increase in net borrowings.  Net borrowings increased in 2016 as we issued $350.0 million of senior unsecured notes 
in November 2016 through a public offering that was partially used to pay down existing debt.  We also used $300.0 million in 
2016 to purchase 2.2 million shares of stock under our share repurchase plans.   

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Debt Position

The following table details our lines of credit and financing arrangements as of December 31, 2016 (in millions):

Short-term debt:

Foreign Obligations
Asset Securitization Program (1)

Total short-term debt

Current maturities of long-term debt:

Capital lease obligations
Domestic credit facility (2)
Senior unsecured notes
Debt issuance costs

Total current maturities of long-term debt

Long-term debt:

Capital lease obligations
Domestic credit facility (2)
Senior unsecured notes

Debt issuance costs

Total long-term debt

Total debt

Outstanding
Borrowings

2.4

50.0
52.4

0.8

—
200.0
(0.7)
200.1

15.0
256.0

350.0
(5.3)
615.7

868.2

$

$

$

$

(1)  The maximum securitization amount ranges from $200.0 million to $325.0 million, depending on the period, after consideration 
of the July 5, 2016 amendment. The maximum capacity of the ASP is the lesser of the maximum securitization amount or 
100% of the net pool balance less reserves, as defined under the ASP.

(2)  The available future borrowings on our domestic credit facility are $609.6 million after being reduced by the outstanding 
borrowings and $4.4 million in outstanding standby letters of credit.  We also had $38.3 million in outstanding standby letters 
of credit outside of the domestic credit facility as of December 31, 2016. 

Financial Leverage

We periodically review our capital structure, including our primary bank facility, to ensure the appropriate levels of liquidity 
and leverage and to take advantage of favorable interest rate environments or other market conditions.  We consider various other 
financing alternatives and may, from time to time, access the capital markets.  

As of December 31, 2016, our senior credit ratings were Baa3 with a stable outlook, and BBB with a stable outlook, by Moody's 
Investors Service, Inc. ("Moody's") and Standard & Poor's Rating Group ("S&P"), respectively.  The security ratings are not a 
recommendation to buy, sell or hold securities and may be subject to revision or withdrawal at any time by the assigning rating 
agency.  Each rating should be evaluated independently of any other rating.  Our goal is to maintain investment grade ratings from 
Moody's and S&P to help ensure the capital markets remain available to us.

Our debt-to-total-capital ratio increased to 95.8% at December 31, 2016 compared to 88.9% at December 31, 2015.  The 
increase in the ratio in 2016 is primarily due to the increase in our net borrowings.  We evaluate our debt-to-EBITDA ratio in order 
to determine the appropriate targets for share repurchases under our share repurchase programs.

Liquidity

We believe our cash and cash equivalents of $50 million, future cash generated from operations and available future borrowings 
are sufficient to fund our operations, planned capital expenditures, future contractual obligations, share repurchases, anticipated 
dividends and other needs in the foreseeable future.  Included in our cash and cash equivalents of $50 million as of December 31, 
2016 was $32 million of cash held in foreign locations.  Our cash held in foreign locations is used for investing and operating 
activities in those locations, and we generally do not have the need or intent to repatriate those funds to the United States.  If we 

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were to repatriate foreign earnings, we would be required to accrue and to pay taxes in the United States, less foreign tax credits, 
for the amounts that were repatriated.  However, an additional benefit of the tax reorganization discussed previously is our ability 
to repatriate cash generated in prior periods in a tax efficient manner.  We repatriated $42 million in cash from foreign subsidiaries 
and made a discretionary contribution of $50 million to our qualified pension plans in the third quarter of 2016.

No contributions are required to be made to our U.S. defined benefit plans in 2017. We made $53.9 million in total contributions 

to pension plans in 2016. 

On May 11, 2016, our Board of Directors approved a 20% increase in our quarterly dividend on common stock from $0.36 to 
$0.43 per share effective with the May 2016 dividend payment.  Dividend payments were $69 million in 2016 compared to $59 
million in 2015, with the increase due primarily to the increase in dividends approved by the Board of Directors. 

We also continued to increase shareholder value through our share repurchase programs.  In 2016, we returned $300.0 million

to our investors through share repurchases.  An additional $646 million of repurchases are still available under the programs. 

Financial Covenants related to our Debt

Our domestic credit facility is guaranteed by certain of our subsidiaries and contains financial covenants relating to leverage 
and interest coverage.  Other covenants contained in the domestic credit facility restrict, among other things, certain mergers, asset 
dispositions, guarantees, debt, liens, and affiliate transactions.  The financial covenants require us to maintain a defined Consolidated 
Indebtedness to Adjusted EBITDA Ratio and a Cash Flow (defined as EBITDA minus capital expenditures) to Net Interest Expense 
Ratio.  The required ratios under our domestic credit facility are detailed below:

Consolidated Indebtedness to Adjusted EBITDA Ratio no greater than
Cash Flow to Net Interest Expense Ratio no less than

3.5 : 1.0
3.0 : 1.0

Our domestic credit facility contains customary events of default. These events of default include nonpayment of principal or 
other amounts, material inaccuracy of representations and warranties, breach of covenants, default on certain other indebtedness 
or receivables securitizations (cross default), certain voluntary and involuntary bankruptcy events and the occurrence of a change 
in control. A cross default under our credit facility could occur if:

•  We fail to pay any principal or interest when due on any other indebtedness or receivables securitization of at least $75.0 

million; or

•  We are in default in the performance of, or compliance with any term of any other indebtedness or receivables securitization 
in an aggregate principal amount of at least $75.0 million, or any other condition exists which would give the holders the 
right to declare such indebtedness due and payable prior to its stated maturity. 

Each of our major debt agreements contains provisions by which a default under one agreement causes a default in the others 
(a cross default). If a cross default under the Domestic Credit Facility, our senior unsecured notes, the Lake Park Renewal (as 
described below), or our ASP were to occur, it could have a wider impact on our liquidity than might otherwise occur from a 
default of a single debt instrument or lease commitment.

If  any  event  of  default  occurs  and  is  continuing,  lenders  with  a  majority  of  the  aggregate  commitments  may  require  the 
administrative agent to terminate our right to borrow under our domestic credit facility and accelerate amounts due under our 
domestic credit facility (except for a bankruptcy event of default, in which case such amounts will automatically become due and 
payable and the lenders' commitments will automatically terminate).

In the event of a credit rating downgrade below investment grade resulting from a change of control, holders of our senior 
unsecured notes will have the right to require us to repurchase all or a portion of the senior unsecured notes at a repurchase price 
equal to 101% of the principal amount of the notes, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any. The notes are guaranteed, on a senior 
unsecured basis, by each of our domestic subsidiaries that guarantee payment by us of any indebtedness under our domestic credit 
facility.  The indenture governing the notes contains covenants that, among other things, limit our ability and the ability of the 
subsidiary guarantors to: create or incur certain liens; enter into certain sale and leaseback transactions; enter into certain mergers, 
consolidations and transfers of substantially all of our assets; and transfer certain properties. The indenture also contains a cross 
default provision which is triggered if we default on other debt of at least $75 million in principal which is then accelerated, and 
such acceleration is not rescinded within 30 days of the notice date.

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As of December 31, 2016, we believe we were in compliance with all covenant requirements. Delaware law limits the ability 
to pay dividends to surplus or, if there is no surplus, out of net profits for the fiscal year in which the dividend is declared and/or 
the preceding fiscal year.  In addition, stock repurchases can only be made out of surplus and only if our capital would not be 
impaired. 

Leasing Commitments

On March 22, 2013, we entered into an agreement with a financial institution to renew the lease of our corporate headquarters 
in Richardson, Texas for a term of approximately six years through March 1, 2019 (the "Lake Park Renewal").  The agreement 
contains customary lease covenants and events of default as well as financial covenants consistent with our credit agreement and 
we were in compliance with those covenants as of December 31, 2016. 

In 2008, we expanded our Tifton, Georgia manufacturing facility using the proceeds from Industrial Development Bonds 
(“IDBs”). We entered into a lease agreement with the owner of the property and the issuer of the IDBs, and through our lease 
payments fund the interest payments to investors in the IDBs. We also guaranteed the repayment of the IDBs and have oustanding 
letters of credit totaling $14.3 million to fund a potential repurchase of the IDBs in the event investors exercised their right to 
tender the IDBs to the Trustee.  As of December 31, 2016 and 2015, we had a long-term capital lease obligation of $14.3 million 
related to these transactions. 

Refer to Note 10 in the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements for more details on our leasing commitments.

Off Balance Sheet Arrangements

In addition to the credit facilities, promissory notes and leasing commitments described above, we also lease real estate and 
machinery  and  equipment  pursuant  to  operating  leases  that  are  not  capitalized  on  the  balance  sheet,  including  high-turnover 
equipment such as autos and service vehicles and short-lived equipment such as personal computers.  Rent expense for these leases 
was $58 million, $54 million, and $51 million in 2016, 2015, and 2014, respectively.  Refer to Notes 10 and 22 of the Notes to 
the Consolidated Financial Statements for more information on our lease commitments and rent expense, respectively.

Contractual Obligations

Summarized below are our contractual obligations as of December 31, 2016 and their expected impact on our liquidity and 

cash flows in future periods (in millions):

Total long-term debt obligations (1) 
Estimated interest payments on debt obligations

Operating leases
Uncertain tax positions (2)
Purchase obligations (3)

Payments Due by Period

Total

1 Year or
Less

1 - 3 Years

3 - 5 Years

More than
5 Years

$

874.2

$

253.2

$

96.4

158.8
2.3

35.4

20.9

48.3
2.3

35.4

63.3

28.5

65.6
—

—

$

196.0

$

361.7

25.6

26.7
—

—

21.4

18.2
—

—

Total contractual obligations

$ 1,167.1

$

360.1

$

157.4

$

248.3

$

401.3

(1) Contractual obligations related to capital leases are included as part of long-term debt.
(2) The liability for uncertain tax positions includes interest and penalties.
(3) Purchase obligations consist of inventory that is part of our third party logistics programs. 

The table above does not include pension, post-retirement benefit and warranty liabilities because it is not certain when these 
liabilities will be funded.  For additional information regarding our contractual obligations, see Notes 10 and 11 of the Notes to 
the Consolidated Financial Statements.  See Note 12 of the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements for more information 
on our pension and post-retirement benefits obligations.

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Fair Value Measurements

Fair value is the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between 
market participants at the measurement date.  Fair value is based upon the transparency of inputs to the valuation of an asset or 
liability as  of  the measurement date  and  requires consideration  of  our  creditworthiness when  valuing certain  liabilities.   Our 
framework for measuring fair value is based on a three-level hierarchy for fair value measurements.

The three-level fair value hierarchy for disclosure of fair value measurements is defined as follows:

Level 1 -  

Quoted prices for identical instruments in active markets at the measurement date.

Level 2 -  

Level 3 -  

Quoted prices for similar instruments in active markets; quoted prices for identical or similar instruments in 
markets that are not active; and model-derived valuations in which all significant inputs and significant value 
drivers are observable in active markets at the measurement date and for the anticipated term of the instrument.

Valuations derived from valuation techniques in which one or more significant inputs or significant value drivers 
are  unobservable  inputs  that  reflect  the  reporting  entity's  own  assumptions  about  the  assumptions  market 
participants would use in pricing the asset or liability developed based on the best information available in the 
circumstances.

Where available, the fair values were based upon quoted prices in active markets. However, if quoted prices were not available, 
then the fair values were based upon quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities or independently sourced market parameters, 
such as credit default swap spreads, yield curves, reported trades, broker/dealer quotes, interest rates and benchmark securities. 
For  assets  and  liabilities  without  observable  market  activity,  if  any,  the  fair  values  were  based  upon  discounted  cash  flow 
methodologies incorporating assumptions that, in our judgment, reflect the assumptions a marketplace participant would use.  
Valuation adjustments to reflect either party's creditworthiness and ability to pay were incorporated into our valuations, where 
appropriate, as of December 31, 2016 and 2015, the measurement dates.

See Note 19 of the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements for more information on the assets and liabilities measured 

at fair value.

Market Risk

Commodity Price Risk

We enter into commodity futures contracts to stabilize prices expected to be paid for raw materials and parts containing high 
copper and aluminum content. These contracts are for quantities equal to or less than quantities expected to be consumed in future 
production.  Fluctuations in metal commodity prices impact the value of the futures contracts that we hold.  When metal commodity 
prices rise, the fair value of our futures contracts increases.  Conversely, when commodity prices fall, the fair value of our futures 
contracts decreases.  Information about our exposure to metal commodity price market risks and a sensitivity analysis related to 
our metal commodity hedges is presented below (in millions): 

Notional amount (pounds of aluminum and copper)
Carrying amount and fair value of net liability
Change in fair value from 10% change in forward prices

35.4
11.5
8.5

$
$

Refer to Note 8 of the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information regarding our commodity 

futures contracts.

Interest Rate Risk

Our results of operations can be affected by changes in interest rates due to variable rates of interest on our debt facilities, cash, 
cash equivalents and short-term investments.  A 10% adverse movement in the levels of interest rates across the entire yield curve 
would have resulted in an increase to pre-tax interest expense of approximately $2.0 million and $2.1 million for the years ended 
December 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively.  

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From time to time, we may use an interest rate swap hedging strategy to eliminate the variability of cash flows in a portion of 
our interest payments.  This strategy, when employed, allows us to fix a portion of our interest payments while also taking advantage 
of historically low interest rates.  As of December 31, 2016 and 2015, no interest rate swaps were in effect.

Foreign Currency Exchange Rate Risk

Our  results  of  operations  are  affected  by  changes  in  foreign  currency  exchange  rates.    Net  sales  and  expenses  in  foreign 
currencies are translated into U.S. dollars for financial reporting purposes based on the average exchange rate for the period.  
During 2016, 2015 and 2014, net sales from outside the U.S. represented 18.5%, 19.4% and 23.5% , respectively, of our total net 
sales.  For the years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015, foreign currency transaction gains and losses did not have a material 
impact to our results of operations.  A 10% change in foreign exchange rates would have had an estimated $4.0 million and $2.5  
million impact to net income for the years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively.

We seek to mitigate the impact of currency exchange rate movements on certain short-term transactions by periodically entering 
into foreign currency forward contracts.  By entering into forward contracts, we lock in exchange rates that would otherwise cause 
losses should the U.S. dollar appreciate and gains should the U.S. dollar depreciate.  Refer to Note 8 of the Notes to the Consolidated 
Financial Statements for additional information regarding our foreign currency forward contracts.

Critical Accounting Estimates

A critical accounting estimate is one that requires difficult, subjective or complex estimates and assessments and is fundamental 
to our results of operations and financial condition.  The following are our critical accounting estimates and describe how we 
develop our judgments, assumptions and estimates about future events and how such policies can impact our financial statements:

• 
• 
• 
• 
• 

Product warranties and product-related contingencies; 
Self-insurance expense;
Pension benefits;
Derivative accounting; and
Goodwill and intangible assets.

This discussion and analysis should be read in conjunction with our Consolidated Financial Statements and related Notes in 

“Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data.”

Product Warranties and Product-Related Contingencies

The estimate of our liability for future warranty costs requires us to make assumptions about the amount, timing and nature of 
future product-related costs.  Some of the warranties we issue extend 10 years or more in duration and a relatively small adjustment 
to an assumption may have a significant impact on our overall liability.  We may also incur costs related to our products that may 
not be covered under our warranties and are not covered by insurance, and, from time to time, we may repair or replace installed 
products experiencing quality issues in order to satisfy our customers and protect our brand.  

We  periodically  review  the  assumptions  used  to  determine  the  liabilities  for  product  warranties  and  product-related 
contingencies and we adjust our assumptions based upon factors such as actual failure rates and cost experience.  Numerous factors 
could affect actual failure rates and cost experience, including the amount and timing of new product introductions, changes in 
manufacturing techniques or locations, components or suppliers used.  Should actual costs differ from our estimates, we may be 
required to adjust the liabilities and to record expense in future periods.  See Note 10 in the Notes to the Consolidated Financial 
Statements for more information on our product warranties and product-related contingencies.

Self-Insurance Expense

We use a combination of third-party insurance and self-insurance plans to provide protection against claims relating to workers' 
compensation/employers' liability, general liability, product liability, auto liability, auto physical damage and other exposures.  
Many of these plans have large deductibles and may also include per occurrence and annual aggregate limits.  As a result, we 
expect to incur costs related to these types of claims in future periods.  

The estimates for self-insurance expense and liabilities involve assumptions about the amount, timing and nature of future 
claim costs.  We estimate these amounts actuarially based primarily on our historical claims information and industry factors and 
trends.  The amounts and timing of payments for future claims may vary depending on numerous factors, including the development 
and ultimate settlement of reported and unreported claims.  To the extent actuarial assumptions change and claims experience 
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differ from historical rates, our liabilities may change.  The self-insurance liabilities as of December 31, 2016 represent the best 
estimate of the future payments to be made on reported and unreported losses.  See Note 10 in the Notes to the Consolidated 
Financial Statements for additional information on our self-insurance expense and liabilities.

Pension Benefits

Over the past several years, we have frozen many of our defined benefit pension and profit sharing plans and replaced them 
with defined contribution plans.  We have a liability for the benefits earned under these inactive plans prior to the date the benefits 
were frozen.  Our defined contribution plans generally include both company and employee contributions based on predetermined 
percentages of compensation earned by the employee.  We also have several active defined benefit plans that provide benefits 
based on years of service.  In the years ended December 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015, we contributed $53.9 million and $3.9 
million to our pension plans, respectively.

We make several assumptions to calculate our liability and the expense for these benefit plans, including the discount rate and 
expected return on assets.  We used an assumed discount rate of 4.17% for pension benefits of our U.S.-based plans as of December 
31, 2016.  Our discount rates were selected using the yield curve for high-quality corporate bonds, which is dependent upon risk-
free interest rates and current credit market conditions.  In 2016 and 2015, we utilized an assumed long-term rate of return on 
assets of 7.50% in both years.  These are long-term estimates of equity values and are not dependent on short-term variations of 
the equity markets.  Differences between actual experience and our assumptions are quantified as actuarial gains and losses.  These 
actuarial gains and losses do not immediately impact our earnings as they are deferred in accumulated other comprehensive income 
(“AOCI”) and are amortized into net periodic benefit cost over the estimated service period.  During 2015, we adopted the new 
mortality tables, MP-2015, from the Society of Actuaries, which reflects increasing life expectancies in the United States. In 2016, 
we adopted the additional revisions to the mortality tables included in MP-2016.

The assumed long-term rate of return on assets and the discount rate have significant effects on the amounts reported for our 
defined benefit plans.  A 25 bps decrease in the long-term rate of return on assets or discount rate would have the following effects 
(in millions): 

25 Basis Point
Decrease in
Long-Term Rate
of Return

25 Basis Point
Decrease in
Discount Rate

Increase to net periodic benefit cost for U.S. pension plans

$

Increase to the pension benefit obligations for U.S. pension plans

$

0.6

n/a

1.1

11.1

Should actual results differ from our estimates and assumptions, revisions to the benefit plan liabilities and the related expenses 
would be required.  Refer to Note 12 in the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements for more information on our pension 
benefits.

Derivative Accounting

We use futures contracts and fixed forward contracts to mitigate our exposure to volatility in metal commodity prices in the 
ordinary course of business.  Fluctuations in metal commodity prices impact the value of the derivative instruments that we hold.  
When metal commodity prices rise, the fair value of our futures contracts increases and conversely, when commodity prices fall, 
the fair value of our futures contracts decreases.  We are required to prepare and maintain contemporaneous documentation for 
futures contracts that are formally designated as cash flow hedges.  Our failure to comply with the strict documentation requirements 
could result in the de-designation of cash flow hedges, which may significantly impact our consolidated financial statements.  
Refer to "Market Risk" above and to Note 8 in the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements for more information on our 
derivatives.

Goodwill and Intangible Assets

Goodwill is calculated as the excess of cost over fair value of assets from acquired businesses.  Goodwill is not amortized, but 
is reviewed for impairment annually in the fourth quarter and whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate the asset may 
be impaired.  We assign goodwill to the reporting units that benefit from the synergies of our acquisitions.  If we reorganize our 
management structure, the related goodwill is allocated to the affected reporting units based upon the relative fair values of those 
reporting units.  Assets and liabilities, including deferred income taxes, are generally directly assigned to the reporting units.  
However, certain assets and liabilities, including intellectual property assets, information technology assets and pension, self-
insurance and environmental liabilities, are centrally managed and are not allocated to the segments in the normal course of our 

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financial reporting process, and therefore must be assigned to the reporting units based upon appropriate methods.  Reporting units 
that we test are generally equivalent to our business segments, or in some cases one level below.  Components that are determined 
to be reporting units are aggregated when those reporting units share similar economic characteristics.  We review our reporting 
unit structure each year as part of our annual goodwill impairment testing.

The provisions of the accounting standard for goodwill allow us to first assess qualitative factors to determine whether it is 
necessary to perform a two-step quantitative goodwill impairment test.  As part of our qualitative assessment, we monitor economic, 
legal, regulatory and other factors, industry trends, our market capitalization, recent and forecasted financial performance of our 
reporting units and the timing and nature of our restructuring activities for LII as a whole and for each reporting unit. 

For those reporting units which require the two-step quantitative goodwill impairment test, we estimate reporting unit fair 
values using the discounted cash flow approach or the market approach. The discounted cash flows used to estimate fair value are 
based on assumptions regarding each reporting unit’s estimated projected future cash flows and the estimated weighted-average 
cost of capital that a market participant would use in evaluating the reporting unit in a purchase transaction. The estimated weighted-
average cost of capital is based on the risk-free interest rate and other factors such as equity risk premiums and the ratio of total 
debt to equity capital. In performing these impairment tests, we take steps to ensure that appropriate and reasonable cash flow 
projections and assumptions are used. We reconcile our estimated enterprise value to our market capitalization and determine the 
reasonableness of the cost of capital used by comparing to market data. We also perform sensitivity analyses on the key assumptions 
used, such as the weighted-average cost of capital and terminal growth rates. If the market approach is used, it is based on objective 
evidence of market values.  Refer to Note 4 of the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements for further details.

We review our indefinite-lived intangible assets for impairment annually in the fourth quarter and whenever events or changes 
in circumstances indicate the asset may be impaired.  The provisions of the accounting standard for indefinite-lived intangible 
assets allow us to first assess qualitative factors to determine whether it is necessary to perform a two-step quantitative impairment 
test.  As part of our qualitative assessment, we monitor economic, legal, regulatory and other factors, industry trends, recent and 
forecasted financial performance of our reporting units and the timing and nature of our restructuring activities for LII as a whole 
and as they relate to the fair value of the assets. 

We also periodically review intangible assets with estimable useful lives for impairment as events or changes in circumstances 
indicate that the carrying amount of such assets might not be recoverable.  We assess recoverability by comparing the estimated 
expected undiscounted future cash flows identified with each intangible asset or related asset group to the carrying amount of such 
assets.  If the expected future cash flows do not exceed the carrying value of the asset or assets being reviewed, an impairment 
loss is recognized based on the excess of the carrying amount of the impaired assets over their fair value.  In assessing the fair 
value of these intangible assets, we must make assumptions that a market participant would make regarding estimated future cash 
flows and other factors to determine the fair value of the respective assets. 

Refer to Note 4 of the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements for more information on our goodwill and intangible 

assets.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

On May 28, 2014, the Financial Accounting Standard Board ("FASB") issued ASU No. 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with 
Customers, which requires an entity to recognize the amount of revenue to which it expects to be entitled for the transfer of 
promised goods or services to customers. The ASU will replace most existing revenue recognition guidance in U.S. GAAP when 
it becomes effective. The new standard is effective for us on January 1, 2018. Early application is not permitted. We substantially 
completed our evaluation of the effect that ASU 2014-09 will have on our Consolidated Financial Statements and related disclosures. 
We do not expect the ASU to have a material impact on the amount and timing of revenue recognition.  We will adopt the new 
standard using the modified retrospective approach.

In  November  2015,  the  FASB  issued ASU  No.  2015-17, Balance  Sheet  Classification  of  Deferred  Taxes  (Topic  740)  that 
simplifies the presentation of deferred taxes by requiring deferred tax assets and liabilities be classified as noncurrent on the 
balance sheet. ASU 2015-17 is effective for public companies for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2016, 
and interim periods within those fiscal years. We adopted this standard retrospectively as of December 31, 2015. 

On February 25, 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-02, Leases (ASC 842). Lessees will need to recognize almost all leases 
on their balance sheet as a right-of-use asset and a lease liability. It will be critical to identify leases embedded in a contract to 
avoid misstating the lessee’s balance sheet. For income statement purposes, the FASB retained a dual model, requiring leases to 
be classified as either operating or finance. Classification will be based on criteria that are largely similar to those applied in current 
lease accounting, but without explicit bright lines.  ASU 2016-02 is effective for public companies for annual reporting periods 
beginning after December 15, 2018, and interim periods within those fiscal years. We have not yet selected a transition method 

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nor have we determined the effect of the standard on our ongoing financial reporting.  As a result of the new standard, all of our 
leases greater than one year in duration will be recognized on our Consolidated Balance Sheets as both operating lease liabilities 
and right-of-use assets upon adoption of the standard. 

On March 30, 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-09, Compensation—Stock Compensation (Topic 718): Improvements to 
Employee Share-Based Payment Accounting. The ASU includes multiple provisions intended to simplify various aspects of the 
accounting for share-based payments. Excess tax benefits for share-based payments will be recorded as a reduction of income 
taxes and reflected in operating cash flows upon the adoption of this ASU.  Excess tax benefits are currently recorded in equity 
and as financing activity under the current rules. This guidance is effective for annual and interim reporting periods of public 
entities beginning after December 15, 2016 and is expected to have a favorable impact on earnings in 2016.

In August 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-15, Classification of Certain Cash Receipts and Cash Payments. The 
amendments in this ASU clarify the classification for eight different types of activities, including debt prepayment and 
extinguishment costs, proceeds from insurance claims and distributions from equity method investees.  For public business 
entities, the standard is effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2017.  This 
standard is not expected to have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements.

On October 24, 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-16, Accounting for Income Taxes: Intra-Entity Asset Transfers of Assets 

Other than Inventory. The new ASU eliminates the existing exception from recognition of the tax consequences of 
intercompany sales of assets other than inventory.  Under the new standard, when an asset (other than inventory) is sold from 
one consolidated entity to another, the tax consequences to the seller will be recognized currently as a component of the current 
tax provision.  The new guidance will be effective for public business entities in fiscal years beginning after December 15, 
2017, including interim periods within those years.  Early adoption is permitted in fiscal years beginning after December 15, 
2016.  We plan to early adopt this standard in 2017.  In accordance with the ASU, our previously deferred tax costs and 
unrecognized deferred tax assets related to intra-entity asset transfers will need be recognized at the date of transition through a 
cumulative effect adjustment to opening retained earnings upon adoption of the standard.

Item 7A.  Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

The information required by this item is included under the caption “Market Risk” in Item 7 above.

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Item 8.  Financial Statements and Supplementary Data

MANAGEMENT'S REPORT ON INTERNAL CONTROL OVER FINANCIAL REPORTING

      Our management is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting. As defined 
by the Securities and Exchange Commission, internal control over financial reporting is a process designed to provide reasonable 
assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of the consolidated financial statements in accordance 
with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.

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.

Management,  including  our  Chief  Executive  Officer  and  Chief  Financial  Officer,  has  undertaken  an  assessment  of  the 
effectiveness of the Company's internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2016, based on criteria established in 
Internal Control - Integrated Framework (2013) by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission. 
Management's assessment included an evaluation of the design of the Company's internal control over financial reporting and 
testing of the operational effectiveness of those controls. 

Based on this assessment, management concluded that as of December 31, 2016, the Company's internal control over financial 

reporting was effective.

KPMG LLP, the independent registered public accounting firm that audited the Company's consolidated financial statements, 
has issued an audit report including an opinion on the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting as of December 
31, 2016, a copy of which is included herein.

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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

The Board of Directors and Stockholders
Lennox International Inc.:

We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Lennox International Inc. and subsidiaries (the Company) as 
of December 31, 2016 and 2015, and the related consolidated statements of operations, comprehensive income, stockholders’ 
equity, and cash flows for each of the years in the three-year period ended December 31, 2016. In connection with our audits of 
the  consolidated  financial  statements,  we  have  audited  Schedule  II  -  Valuation  and  Qualifying Accounts  and  Reserves  (the 
Schedule). We also have audited the Company’s internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2016, based on criteria 
established  in  Internal  Control  -  Integrated  Framework  (2013)  issued  by  the  Committee  of  Sponsoring  Organizations  of  the 
Treadway  Commission  (COSO). The  Company’s  management  is  responsible  for  these  consolidated  financial  statements,  for 
maintaining effective internal control over financial reporting, and for its assessment of the effectiveness of internal control over 
financial  reporting,  included  in  the  accompanying  Management’s  Report  on  Internal  Control  Over  Financial  Reporting.  Our 
responsibility is to express an opinion on these consolidated financial statements and the Schedule and an opinion on the Company’s 
internal control over financial reporting based on our audits.

We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). 
Those standards require that we plan and perform the audits to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements 
are free of material misstatement and whether effective internal control over financial reporting was maintained in all material 
respects. Our audits of the consolidated financial statements included examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts 
and disclosures in the financial statements, assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, 
and evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. Our audit of internal control over financial reporting included obtaining 
an understanding of internal control over financial reporting, assessing the risk that a material weakness exists, and testing and 
evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of internal control based on the assessed risk. Our audits also included performing 
such other procedures as we considered necessary in the circumstances. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for 
our opinions.

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.

In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position 
of the Company as of December 31, 2016 and 2015, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for each of the years in the 
three-year period ended December 31, 2016, in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.  Additionally, 
Schedule II - Valuation and Qualifying Accounts and Reserves, when considered in relation to the basic consolidated financial 
statements taken as a whole, presents fairly, in all material respects, the information set forth therein. Also in our opinion, the 
Company maintained, in all material respects, effective internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2016, based 
on criteria established in Internal Control - Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations 
of the Treadway Commission (COSO).

/s/ KPMG LLP

Dallas, Texas
February 21, 2017

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LENNOX INTERNATIONAL INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(In millions, except shares and par values)

Current assets:

Cash and cash equivalents
Accounts and notes receivable, net of allowances of $6.7 and $6.3 in 2016 and 2015, respectively

$

ASSETS

Inventories, net
Other assets

Total current assets

As of December 31,

2016

2015

$

50.2
469.8
418.5
67.4
1,005.9

38.9
422.8
418.8
57.7
938.2

Property, plant and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation of $717.2 and $682.9 in 2016 and
2015, respectively
Goodwill
Deferred income taxes
Other assets, net
Total assets

361.4
195.1
136.7
61.2
$ 1,760.3

339.6
195.1
145.7
58.8
$ 1,677.4

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

Current Liabilities:
Short-term debt
Current maturities of long-term debt
Accounts payable
Accrued expenses
Income taxes payable

Total current liabilities

Long-term debt
Post-retirement benefits, other than pensions
Pensions
Other liabilities

Total liabilities

Commitments and contingencies
Stockholders' equity

Preferred stock, $.01 par value, 25,000,000 shares authorized, no shares issued or outstanding

Common stock, $.01 par value, 200,000,000 shares authorized, 87,170,197 shares issued

Additional paid-in capital
Retained earnings
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
Treasury stock, at cost, 44,195,250 shares and 42,491,910 shares for 2016 and 2015, respectively

Noncontrolling interests

Total stockholders’ equity

Total liabilities and stockholders' equity

$

52.4
200.1
361.2
265.9
9.0
888.6
615.7
2.8
87.5
127.7
1,722.3

$

204.1
31.0
320.1
242.6
26.0
823.8
506.0
4.1
120.8
121.1
1,575.8

—

—

0.9
1,046.2
1,353.0
(195.1)
(2,167.4)
0.4
38.0
$ 1,760.3

0.9
1,002.4
1,146.7
(204.7)
(1,844.1)
0.4
101.6
$ 1,677.4

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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LENNOX INTERNATIONAL INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(In millions, except per share data)

Net sales

Cost of goods sold

Gross profit

Operating expenses:

Selling, general and administrative expenses

Losses and other expenses, net

Restructuring charges

Goodwill impairment

Asset impairment

Pension settlement

Income from equity method investments

Operating income

Interest expense, net

Other income, net

Income from continuing operations before income taxes

Provision for income taxes

Income from continuing operations

Discontinued operations:

Loss from discontinued operations before income taxes

Benefit from income taxes

Loss from discontinued operations

Net income

Earnings per share – Basic:

Income from continuing operations

Loss from discontinued operations

Net income

Earnings per share – Diluted:

Income from continuing operations

Loss from discontinued operations

Net income

Average shares outstanding:

Basic

Diluted

For the Years Ended December 31,

2016

2015

2014

$

3,641.6

$

3,467.4

$

2,565.1

1,076.5

2,520.0

947.4

3,367.4

2,464.1

903.3

621.0

11.3

1.8

—

—

31.4
(18.4)
429.4

27.0
(0.3)
402.7

124.1

278.6

(1.3)
(0.5)
(0.8)
277.8

6.41
(0.02)
6.39

6.34
(0.02)
6.32

43.4

44.0

$

$

$

$

$

580.5

21.7

3.2

5.5

44.5

—
(13.4)
305.4

23.6
(0.8)
282.6

95.4

187.2

(1.0)
(0.4)
(0.6)
186.6

4.17
(0.01)
4.16

4.11
(0.02)
4.09

44.9

45.6

$

$

$

$

$

573.7

6.8

1.9

—

—

—
(13.8)
334.7

17.2
(0.1)
317.6

109.5

208.1

(3.7)
(1.4)
(2.3)
205.8

4.35
(0.05)
4.30

4.28
(0.05)
4.23

47.9

48.6

$

$

$

$

$

Cash dividends declared per share

$

1.65

$

1.38

$

1.14

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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LENNOX INTERNATIONAL INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
(In millions)

Net income

Other comprehensive income (loss):

Foreign currency translation adjustments

Net change in pension and post-retirement benefit liabilities

Change in fair value of available-for-sale marketable equity securities

Net change in fair value of cash flow hedges

Reclassification of pension and post-retirement benefit losses into earnings

Reclassification of cash flow hedge losses into earnings

Other comprehensive income (loss) before taxes

Tax (expense) benefit

Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax

Comprehensive income

For the Years Ended December 31,

2016

2015

2014

277.8

186.6

205.8

(11.6)
10.4
(2.1)
9.8

6.3

12.3

25.1
(15.5)
9.6

$

287.4

$

(58.7)
5.7

1.2
(18.4)
9.7

12.5
(48.0) $
(3.2)
(51.2)
135.4

$

(45.7)
(75.9)
0.7
(12.1)
6.9

5.7
(120.4)
28.0
(92.4)
113.4

$

$

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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Treasury Stock at
Cost

Non-
controlling
Interests

Total
Stockholders'
Equity

LENNOX INTERNATIONAL INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
For the Years Ended December 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014
(In millions, except per share data)

Common Stock
Issued

Shares

Amount

Additional
Paid-In
Capital

Retained
Earnings

Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income (Loss)

Balance as of December 31, 2013

Net income
Dividends, $1.14 per share
Foreign currency translation adjustments
Pension and post-retirement liability changes, net of tax expense of
$25.6

Change in fair value of available-for-sale marketable equity securities

Stock-based compensation expense
Change in cash flow hedges, net of tax benefit of $2.3
Treasury shares reissued for common stock
 Additional investment in subsidiary
Treasury stock purchases
Tax benefits of stock-based compensation

Balance as of December 31, 2014

Net income
Dividends, $1.38 per share
Foreign currency translation adjustments
Pension and post-retirement liability changes, net of tax benefit of $5.3

Change in fair value of available-for-sale marketable equity securities

Stock-based compensation expense
Change in cash flow hedges, net of tax benefit of $2.1
Treasury shares reissued for common stock
 Additional investment in subsidiary
Treasury stock purchases
Tax benefits of stock-based compensation

Balance as of December 31, 2015

Net income
Dividends, $1.65 per share
Foreign currency translation adjustments
Pension and post-retirement liability changes, net of tax benefit of $7.4
Change in fair value of available-for-sale marketable equity securities
Stock-based compensation expense
Change in cash flow hedges, net of tax benefit of $8.0
Treasury shares reissued for common stock
 Additional investment in subsidiary
Treasury stock purchases
Tax benefits of stock-based compensation

Balance as of December 31, 2016

87.2
—
—
—

—

—

—
—
—
—
—
—
87.2
—
—
—
—

—

—
—
—
—
—
—
87.2
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
87.2

$

0.9
—
—
—

—

—

—
—
—
—
—
—
0.9
—
—
—
—

—

—
—
—
—
—
—
0.9
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
0.9

$

912.7
—
—
—

—

—

23.3
—
(5.6)
—
(117.3)
11.8
824.9
—
—
—
—

—

26.6
—
(6.5)
—
135.0
22.4
1,002.4
—
—
—
—
—
31.7
—
(7.3)
—
—
19.4
1,046.2

$

870.5
205.8
(54.2)
—

—

—

—
—
—
—
—
—
1,022.1
186.6
(62.0)
—
—

—

—
—
—
—
—
—
1,146.7
277.8
(71.5)
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
1,353.0

$

(61.1)
—
—
(45.7)

(43.4)

0.7

—
(4.0)
—
—
—
—
(153.5)
—
—
(58.7)
10.1

1.2

—
(3.8)
—
—
—
—
(204.7)
—
—
(11.6)
9.3
(2.1)
—
14.0
—
—
—
—
(195.1)

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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Shares

38.1
—
—
—

—

—

—
—
(0.8)
—
5.2
—
42.5
—
—
—
—

—

—
—
(0.8)
—
0.8
—
42.5
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
(0.7)
—
2.4
—
44.2

Amount
(1,238.1)
—
—
—

—

—

—
—
7.5
—
(455.4)
—
(1,686.0)
—
—
—
—

—

—
—
8.9
—
(167.0)
—
(1,844.1)
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
10.0
—
(333.3)
—

$ (2,167.4) $

0.8
—
—
—

—

—

—
—
—
(0.2)
—
—
0.6
—
—
—
—

—

—
—
—
(0.2)
—
—
0.4
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
0.4

$

485.7
205.8
(54.2)
(45.7)

(43.4)

0.7

23.3
(4.0)
1.9
(0.2)
(572.7)
11.8
9.0
186.6
(62.0)
(58.7)
10.1

1.2

26.6
(3.8)
2.4
(0.2)
(32.0)
22.4
101.6
277.8
(71.5)
(11.6)
9.3
(2.1)
31.7
14.0
2.7
—
(333.3)
19.4
38.0

LENNOX INTERNATIONAL INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
For the Years Ended December 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014
(In millions)

Cash flows from operating activities:

Net income
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:

2016

2015

2014

$

277.8

$

186.6

$

205.8

Income from equity method investments
Dividends from affiliates
Restructuring expenses, net of cash paid
Goodwill impairment
Impairment of assets
Provision for bad debts
Unrealized (gains) losses on derivative contracts
Stock-based compensation expense
Depreciation and amortization
Deferred income taxes
Pension expense
Pension contributions
Other items, net

Changes in assets and liabilities, net of effects of acquisitions and divestitures:

Accounts and notes receivable
Inventories
Other current assets
Accounts payable
Accrued expenses
Income taxes payable and receivable
Other, net

Net cash provided by operating activities

Cash flows from investing activities:

Proceeds from the disposal of property, plant and equipment
Purchases of property, plant and equipment
Net cash used in investing activities

Cash flows from financing activities:

Short-term borrowings, net
Asset securitization borrowings
Asset securitization payments
Long-term debt borrowings
Long-term debt payments
Borrowings from credit facility
Payments on credit facility
Payments of deferred financing costs
Proceeds from employee stock purchases
Repurchases of common stock
Repurchases of common stock to satisfy employee withholding tax obligations
Excess tax benefits related to share-based payments
Cash dividends paid

Net cash used in financing activities

Increase in cash and cash equivalents
Effect of exchange rates on cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of year
Cash and cash equivalents, end of year

Supplementary disclosures of cash flow information:

Cash paid during the year for:

Interest, net
Income taxes (net of refunds)

(18.4)
14.9
(0.8)
—
—
2.4
(0.7)
31.7
58.1
(4.0)
37.7
(53.9)
0.9

(50.6)
0.3
0.1
40.1
36.2
(19.5)
2.2
354.5

0.2
(84.3)
(84.1)

(13.4)
11.0
—
5.5
44.5
2.8
0.8
26.6
62.8
(21.3)
10.6
(3.9)
1.0

(23.5)
28.8
(1.6)
(2.9)
4.2
10.9
1.7
331.2

0.1
(69.9)
(69.8)

(13.8)
9.1
0.2
—
—
2.6
0.3
23.3
60.8
6.1
6.5
(14.5)
0.1

(32.6)
(96.7)
(8.3)
46.1
6.7
(15.9)
(1.0)
184.8

1.1
(88.4)
(87.3)

(2.4)
145.0
(295.0)
350.0
(58.8)
2,336.5
(2,346.0)
(4.2)
2.6
(300.0)
(33.3)
19.4
(69.0)
(255.2)
15.2
(3.9)
38.9
50.2

26.3
127.4

$

$
$

(1.7)
40.0
(60.0)
—
(24.0)
1,671.0
(1,807.5)
—
2.4
—
(32.0)
22.4
(59.3)
(248.7)
12.7
(11.3)
37.5
38.9

23.7
83.2

$

$
$

1.5
100.0
(40.0)
300.0
(2.3)
2,073.5
(1,908.5)
(2.2)
2.0
(550.3)
(22.4)
11.8
(52.6)
(89.5)
8.0
(8.5)
38.0
37.5

17.6
105.3

$

$
$

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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LENNOX INTERNATIONAL INC.

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

1. Nature of Operations:

Lennox International Inc., a Delaware corporation, through its subsidiaries (referred to herein as "we," "our," "us," "LII," or 
the "Company"), is a leading global provider of climate control solutions.  We design, manufacture, market and service a broad 
range of products for the heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration ("HVACR") markets and sell our products and 
services through a combination of direct sales, distributors and company-owned parts and supplies stores.  We operate in three
reportable business segments:  Residential Heating & Cooling, Commercial Heating & Cooling, and Refrigeration.  See Note 18 
for financial information regarding our reportable segments.  

2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies:

Principles of Consolidation

The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Lennox International Inc. and our majority-owned subsidiaries.  

All intercompany transactions, profits and balances have been eliminated. 

Cash and Cash Equivalents

We consider all highly liquid temporary investments with original maturity dates of three months or less to be cash equivalents.  

Cash and cash equivalents consisted primarily of bank deposits.  

Accounts and Notes Receivable

Accounts and notes receivable are shown in the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheets, net of allowance for doubtful 
accounts.  The allowance for doubtful accounts is generally established during the period in which receivables are recognized and 
is based on the age of the receivables and management's judgment on our ability to collect.  Management considers the historical 
trends of write-offs and recoveries of previously written-off accounts, the financial strength of customers and projected economic 
and market conditions.  We determine the delinquency status of receivables predominantly based on contractual terms and we 
write-off uncollectible receivables after management's review of our ability to collect, as noted above.  We have no significant 
concentrations of credit risk within our accounts and notes receivable.

Inventories

Inventory costs include material, labor, depreciation and plant overhead.  Inventories of $221.4 million and $212.4 million as 
of December 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively, were valued at the lower of cost or market using the last-in, first-out (“LIFO”) cost 
method.  The remainder of inventory is valued at the lower of cost or market with cost determined primarily using either the first-
in, first-out (“FIFO”) or average cost methods. 

We elected to use the LIFO cost method for our domestic manufacturing companies in 1974 and continued to elect the LIFO 
cost method for new operations through the late 1980s.  The types of inventory costs that use LIFO include raw materials, purchased 
components, work-in-process, repair parts and finished goods.  Since the late 1990s, we have adopted the FIFO cost method for 
all new domestic manufacturing operations (primarily acquisitions). Our operating entities with a previous LIFO election continue 
to use the LIFO cost method.  We use the FIFO cost method for our foreign-based manufacturing facilities.  See Note 3 for more 
information on our inventories.

Property, Plant and Equipment

Property, plant and equipment is stated at cost, net of accumulated depreciation.  Expenditures that increase the utility or extend 
the useful lives of fixed assets are capitalized while expenditures for maintenance and repairs are charged to expense as incurred.  

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Depreciation is computed using the straight-line method over the following estimated useful lives:

Buildings and improvements:

Buildings and improvements
Leasehold improvements

Machinery and equipment:
Computer hardware
Computer software
Factory machinery and equipment
Research and development equipment
Vehicles

2 to 30 years
1 to 20 years

3 to 15 years
3 to 10 years
1 to 15 years
3 to 10 years
2 to 6 years

We periodically review long-lived assets for impairment as events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount 
of such assets might not be recoverable.  To assess recoverability, we compare the estimated expected future undiscounted cash 
flows identified with each long-lived asset or related asset group to the carrying amount of such assets.  If the expected future cash 
flows do not exceed the carrying value of the asset or assets being reviewed, an impairment loss is recognized based on the excess 
of the carrying amount of the impaired assets over their fair value.  See Note 5 for additional information on our property, plant 
and equipment.

Goodwill 

Goodwill represents the excess of cost over fair value of assets from acquired businesses.  Goodwill is not amortized, but is 
reviewed for impairment annually and whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate the asset may be impaired (See Note 
4 for additional information on our goodwill).  The annual goodwill impairment test was performed during the fourth quarter of 
2016.

The provisions of the accounting standard for goodwill allow us to first assess qualitative factors to determine whether it is 
necessary to perform a two-step quantitative goodwill impairment test.  As part of our qualitative assessment, we monitor economic, 
legal, regulatory and other factors, industry trends, our market capitalization, recent and forecasted financial performance of our 
reporting units and the timing and nature of our restructuring activities for LII as a whole and for each reporting unit.  

For those reporting units which are evaluated using the two-step quantitative goodwill impairment test, we estimate reporting 
unit fair values using either the discounted cash flow approach or a market approach. The discounted cash flows used to estimate 
fair  value  are  based  on  assumptions  regarding  each  reporting  unit’s  estimated  projected  future  cash  flows  and  the  estimated 
weighted-average cost of capital that a market participant would use in evaluating the reporting unit in a purchase transaction. 
The estimated weighted-average cost of capital is based on the risk-free interest rate and other factors such as equity risk premiums 
and the ratio of total debt to equity capital. In performing these impairment tests, we take steps to ensure that appropriate and 
reasonable cash flow projections and assumptions are used. We reconcile our estimated enterprise value to our market capitalization 
and determine the reasonableness of the cost of capital used by comparing to market data. We also perform sensitivity analyses 
on the key assumptions used, such as the weighted-average cost of capital and terminal growth rates. If market approach is used, 
it is based on objective evidence of market values.  

Intangible Assets

We amortize intangible assets and other assets with finite lives over their respective estimated useful lives to their estimated 

residual values, as follows:

Asset

Useful Life

Deferred financing costs

Effective interest method

Customer relationships

Straight-line method up to 12 years

Patents and others

Straight-line method up to 20 years

We periodically review intangible assets with estimable useful lives for impairment as events or changes in circumstances 
indicate that the carrying amount of such assets might not be recoverable.  We assess recoverability by comparing the estimated 
expected undiscounted future cash flows identified with each intangible asset or related asset group to the carrying amount of such 
assets.  If the expected future cash flows do not exceed the carrying value of the asset or assets being reviewed, an impairment 
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loss is recognized based on the excess of the carrying amount of the impaired assets over their fair value.  In assessing the fair 
value of these intangible assets, we must make assumptions that a market participant would make regarding estimated future cash 
flows and other factors to determine the fair value of the respective assets.  If these estimates or the related assumptions change, 
we may be required to record impairment charges for these assets in the future.  

We review our indefinite-lived intangible assets for impairment annually in the fourth quarter and whenever events or changes 
in circumstances indicate the asset may be impaired.  The provisions of the accounting standard for indefinite-lived intangible 
assets allow us to first assess qualitative factors to determine whether it is necessary to perform a two-step quantitative impairment 
test.  As part of our qualitative assessment, we monitor economic, legal, regulatory and other factors, industry trends, recent and 
forecasted financial performance of our reporting units and the timing and nature of our restructuring activities for LII as a whole 
and as they relate to the fair value of the assets. For those intangible assets which are evaluated using the two-step quantitative 
impairment test, we compare the estimated expected undiscounted future cash flows identified with each intangible asset or related 
asset group to the carrying amount of such assets. If the expected future cash flows do not exceed the carrying value of the asset 
or assets being reviewed, an impairment loss is recognized based on the excess of the carrying amount of the impaired assets over 
their fair value.  See Note 4 for additional information on our intangible assets.

Product Warranties

For some of our heating, ventilation and air conditioning (“HVAC”) products, we provide warranty terms ranging from one 
to 20 years to customers for certain components such as compressors or heat exchangers.  For select products, we also provide 
limited lifetime warranties.  A liability for estimated warranty expense is recorded on the date that revenue is recognized. Our 
estimates of future warranty costs are determined by product line. The number of units we expect to repair or replace is determined 
by applying an estimated failure rate, which is generally based on historical experience, to the number of units that were sold and 
are still under warranty. The estimated units to be repaired under warranty are multiplied by the average cost to repair or replace 
such products to determine the estimated future warranty cost.  We do not discount product warranty liabilities as the amounts are 
not fixed and the timing of future cash payments is neither fixed nor reliably determinable. We also provide for specifically-
identified warranty obligations.  Estimated future warranty costs are subject to adjustment depending on changes in actual failure 
rate and cost experience.  Subsequent costs incurred for warranty claims serve to reduce the accrued product warranty liability.  
See Note 10 for more information on our estimated future warranty costs.

Pensions and Post-retirement Benefits

We provide pension and post-retirement medical benefits to eligible domestic and foreign employees and we recognize pension 
and post-retirement benefit costs over the estimated service life or average life expectancy of those employees.  We also recognize 
the funded status of our benefit plans, as measured at year-end by the difference between plan assets at fair value and the benefit 
obligation, in the Consolidated Balance Sheets.  Changes in the funded status are recognized in the year in which the changes 
occur through accumulated other comprehensive income (“AOCI”).  Actuarial gains or losses are amortized into net period benefit 
cost over the estimated service life of covered employees or average life expectancy of participants depending on the plan.

The benefit plan assets and liabilities reflect assumptions about the long-range performance of our benefit plans.  Should actual 
results differ from management's estimates, revisions to the benefit plan assets and liabilities would be required.  See Note 12 for 
information regarding those estimates and additional disclosures on pension and post-retirement medical benefits.

Self-Insurance

Self-insurance expense and liabilities were actuarially determined based primarily on our historical claims information and 
industry factors and trends.  The self-insurance liabilities as of December 31, 2016 represent the best estimate of the future payments 
to be made on reported and unreported losses for 2016 and prior years.  The amounts and timing of payments for claims reserved 
may vary depending on various factors, including the development and ultimate settlement of reported and unreported claims.  To 
the extent actuarial assumptions change and claims experience rates differ from historical rates, our liabilities may change.  See 
Note 10 for additional information on our self-insured risks and liabilities.

Derivatives

We use futures contracts, forward contracts and fixed forward contracts to mitigate our exposure to volatility in metal commodity 
prices and foreign exchange rates.  We hedge only exposures in the ordinary course of business and do not hold or trade derivatives 
for profit. All derivatives are recognized in the Consolidated Balance Sheets at fair value and the classification of each derivative 
instrument is based upon whether the maturity of the instrument is less than or greater than 12 months.  See Note 8 for more 
information on our derivatives.

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Income Taxes

We recognize deferred tax assets and liabilities for the future tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial 
statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases and operating loss and tax credit carry 
forwards.  Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years 
in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled.  The effect of a change in tax rates on deferred tax 
assets and liabilities is recognized in income in the period that includes the enactment date.  Unrecognized tax benefits are accounted 
for as required by the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) Topic 740. 
See Note 9 for more information related to income taxes.

Revenue Recognition

Our revenue recognition practices for the sale of goods depend upon the shipping terms for each transaction.  Shipping terms 
are  primarily  FOB  Shipping  Point  and,  therefore,  revenue  is  recognized  for  these  transactions  when  products  are  shipped  to 
customers and title passes.  Certain customers in our smaller operations, primarily outside of North America, have shipping terms 
where title and risk of ownership do not transfer until the product is delivered to the customer.  For these transactions, revenue is 
recognized on the date that the product is received and accepted by such customers.  We experience returns for miscellaneous 
reasons and record a reserve for these returns at the time we recognize revenue based on historical experience.  Our historical rates 
of return are insignificant as a percentage of sales.  We also recognize revenue net of sales taxes.

For our businesses that provide services, revenue is recognized at the time services are completed.  Our Commercial Heating 
& Cooling segment also provides sales, installation, maintenance and repair services under fixed-price contracts.  Revenue for 
these services is recognized over the life of the contract.

We engage in cooperative advertising, customer rebate, and other miscellaneous programs that result in payments or credits 
being issued to our customers.  We record these customer discounts and incentives as a reduction of sales when the sales are 
recorded.  For certain cooperative advertising programs, we also receive an identifiable benefit (goods or services) in exchange 
for the consideration given, and, accordingly, record a ratable portion of the expenditure to Selling, general and administrative 
(“SG&A”) expenses.  All other advertising, promotions and marketing costs are expensed as incurred.  See Note 22 for more 
information on these costs.

Cost of Goods Sold

The principal elements of cost of goods sold are components, raw materials, factory overhead, labor, estimated costs of warranty 

expense and freight and distribution costs.

Selling, General and Administrative Expenses

SG&A expenses include payroll and benefit costs, advertising, commissions, research and development, information technology 
costs, and other selling, general and administrative related costs such as insurance, travel, non-production depreciation and rent.

Stock-Based Compensation

We recognize compensation expense for stock-based arrangements over the required employee service periods. We measure 
stock-based compensation costs on the estimated grant-date fair value of the stock-based awards that are expected to ultimately 
vest and we adjust expected vesting rates to actual rates as additional information becomes known.  For stock-based arrangements 
with performance conditions, we periodically adjust performance achievement rates based on our best estimates of those rates at 
the end of the performance period.  See Note 14 for more information.

Translation of Foreign Currencies

All assets and liabilities of foreign subsidiaries and joint ventures are translated into U.S. dollars using rates of exchange in 
effect at the balance sheet date.  Revenue and expenses are translated at weighted average exchange rates during the year.  Unrealized 
translation gains and losses are included in AOCI in the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheets.  Transaction gains and losses 
are included in Losses and other expenses, net in the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Operations.  

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Use of Estimates

The preparation of financial statements requires us 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 revenue and expenses.  Such estimates include the valuation of accounts receivable, inventories, 
goodwill, intangible assets and other long-lived assets, contingencies, product warranties, guarantee obligations, indemnifications, 
and  assumptions  used  in  the  calculation  of  income  taxes,  pension  and  post-retirement  medical  benefits,  and  stock-based 
compensation among others. These estimates and assumptions are based on our best estimates and judgment. 

We evaluate these estimates and assumptions on an ongoing basis using historical experience and other factors, including the 
current economic environment.  We believe these estimates and assumptions to be reasonable under the circumstances and will 
adjust such estimates and assumptions when facts and circumstances dictate.  Volatile equity, foreign currency and commodity 
markets and uncertain future economic conditions combine to increase the uncertainty inherent in such estimates and assumptions.  
Future events and their effects cannot be determined with precision and actual results could differ significantly from these estimates.  
Changes in these estimates resulting from continuing changes in the economic environment will be reflected in the financial 
statements in future periods. 

Reclassifications

Certain amounts have been reclassified from the prior year presentation to conform to the current year presentation.

3. Inventories:

The components of inventories are as follows (in millions):

Finished goods

Work in process

Raw materials and parts

Total

Excess of current cost over last-in, first-out cost

Total inventories, net

As of December 31,

2016

2015

$

287.2

$

5.1

183.4

475.7
(57.2)
418.5

$

$

300.0

4.2

178.3

482.5
(63.7)
418.8

The Company recorded pre-tax loss of $0.2 million in 2016, pre-tax loss of $0.2 million in 2015 and pre-tax loss of $0.9 million 
in 2014 from LIFO inventory liquidations.   Reserve balances, primarily related to obsolete and slow-moving inventories, were
$19.7 million and $21.5 million at December 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015, respectively.

4. Goodwill and Intangible Assets:

Goodwill

The changes in the carrying amount of goodwill in 2016 and 2015, in total and by segment, are summarized in the table 

below (in millions): 

Segment:
Residential Heating & Cooling

Commercial Heating & Cooling

Refrigeration

Balance at 
December 
31, 2014 (2)

Impairment

Other(1)

Balance at 
December 
31, 2015

Impairment

Other(1)

Balance at
December
31, 2016

$

$

26.1

62.3

121.0
209.4

$

$

— $ — $

—
(5.5)
(5.5) $

(1.7)
(7.1)
(8.8) $

26.1

60.6

108.4
195.1

$

$

— $ — $

—

(0.5)
0.5

—
— $ — $

26.1

60.1

108.9
195.1

(1) Other consists of changes in foreign currency translation rates.
(2) The goodwill balances in the table above are presented net of accumulated impairment charges of $15.7 million, all of 

which relate to impairments in periods prior to 2014.  

46

     
 
We reviewed our reporting unit structure as part of our annual goodwill impairment testing.  We identified several components 
one level below our operating segments which were determined to be reporting units.  We then performed our analysis to determine 
the proper aggregation of our reporting units, which considered similar economic and other characteristics, including product 
types, gross profits, production processes, customer types, distribution processes, and regulatory environments.  Our analysis 
incorporated qualitative and quantitative measures to evaluate economic similarity  and concluded that our reporting units continue 
to be equivalent to our operating segments except that we began evaluating our North America supermarket display cases and 
systems business separately beginning in 2015.

A qualitative review of impairment indicators was performed in 2016 for the Residential Heating & Cooling, the Commercial 
Heating & Cooling segments, and the Refrigeration segments we determined that it was not more likely than not the fair values 
of our reporting units, individually or collectively, were less than their carrying values.  Accordingly, a quantitative impairment 
analysis was not performed for these segments. During the fourth quarter of 2015 we performed a quantitative impairment analysis 
of our North American supermarket display cases and systems business. Based on the results of the quantitative impairment test, 
we recorded impairment of $5.5 million in "Goodwill impairment" in the Consolidated Statement of Operations.  No indicators 
of goodwill impairment were identified during the current year.  Also, we did not record any goodwill impairments related to 
continuing operations in 2014. 

Intangible Assets

As of December 31, 2016 and 2015, there were $4.3 million and $4.3 million, respectively, of indefinite-lived intangible assets 
recorded in Other assets, net in the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheets.  These intangible assets consisted primarily of 
trademarks and are not subject to amortization.

Identifiable  intangible  and  other  assets  subject  to  amortization  were  recorded  in  Other  assets,  net  in  the  accompanying 

Consolidated Balance Sheets and were comprised of the following (in millions):

Customer relationships (1)
Patents and others

Total

As of December 31,

2016

2015

Gross
Amount

Accumulated
Amortization

Net
Amount

Gross
Amount

Accumulated
Amortization

Net
Amount

15.9

12.7

28.6

$

$

(14.9)
(6.4)
(21.3) $

1.0

6.3

7.3

$

15.9

11.2

27.1

$

(14.6)
(6.3)
(20.9) $

1.3

4.9

6.2

(1) The impairment related to customer relationships has been removed from the gross amount as well as the accumulated 

amortization, but is included in amortization expense for the previous year.

Amortization expense related to these intangible and other assets was as follows (in millions):  

For the Years Ended December 31,
2015

2014

2016

Amortization expense (1)

$

0.4

$

2.7

$

2.9

(1) The impairment related to customer relationships has been removed from the gross amount as well as the accumulated 

amortization, but is included in amortization expense for the previous year.

Estimated amortization expense for the next five years and thereafter is as follows (in millions):

Estimated Future Amortization Expense:
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
Thereafter

$

0.4
0.4
0.4
0.4
0.2
5.5

Deferred financing costs were reclassified out of intangible assets and removed from the tables above and are included as 

offsets against our debt balances as disclosed in Note 11.

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During the fourth quarter of 2015, we completed a strategic review of our North American supermarket display cases and 
systems business.  As a result, we performed an impairment analysis using a market approach and determined that intangible assets 
relating to the North American supermarket display case business trade name and its customer relationships were impaired and 
we recorded a charge of $21.2 million in "Asset impairment" in the Consolidated Statement of Operations. We did not have any 
impairments of intangible assets related to continuing operations in 2016 or 2014. 

5.  Property, Plant and Equipment:

Components of Property, plant and equipment, net were as follows (in millions):

Land
Buildings and improvements
Machinery and equipment
Capital leases
Construction in progress and equipment not yet in service

Total

Less accumulated depreciation
Property, plant and equipment, net

As of December 31,

2016

2015

$

$

33.9
218.2
742.1
27.3
57.1
1,078.6
(717.2)
361.4

$

$

33.9
211.8
699.4
27.1
50.3
1,022.5
(682.9)
339.6

During the fourth quarter of 2015, we completed a strategic review of our North American supermarket display cases and 
systems business.  As a result, we performed an impairment analysis using a market approach and determined that property, 
plant and equipment relating to the North American supermarket display case  business unit were impaired and we recorded a 
charge of $23.3 million in "Asset impairment" in the Consolidated Statement of Operations. No impairment charges were 
recorded in 2016 or 2014. 

6.  Joint Ventures and Other Equity Investments: 

We participate in two joint ventures, the largest located in the U.S. and the other in Mexico, that are engaged in the manufacture 
and sale of compressors, unit coolers and condensing units. We exert significant influence over these affiliates based upon our 
respective 25% and 50% ownerships, but do not control them due to venture partner participation.  Accordingly, these joint ventures 
have been accounted for under the equity method and their financial position and results of operations are not consolidated.  

The combined balance of equity method investments included in Other assets, net totaled (in millions): 

Equity method investments

As of December 31,

2016

2015

$

30.7

$

30.3

We purchase compressors from our U.S. joint venture for use in certain of our products.  The amounts of purchases included 

in Cost of goods sold in the Consolidated Statements of Operations were as follows (in millions):

    Purchases of compressors from joint venture

For the Years Ended December 31,
2014
2015
2016

$

97.7

$

103.5

$

114.7

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7.  Accrued Expenses:  

The significant components of Accrued expenses are presented below (in millions):

Accrued compensation and benefits
Accrued rebates and promotions
Accrued warranties
Accrued Sales, Use, Property and VAT taxes
Accrued asbestos reserves
Self insurance reserves
Deferred income
Derivative contracts
Other

Total Accrued expenses

8. Derivatives:

As of December 31,

2016

2015

89.8
64.6
30.0
20.2
9.8
8.2
6.4
4.0
32.9
265.9

$

$

69.0
53.6
26.7
15.4
7.7
9.2
6.8
14.4
39.8
242.6

$

$

Objectives and Strategies for Using Derivative Instruments

Commodity Price Risk.  We utilize a cash flow hedging program to mitigate our exposure to volatility in the prices of metal 
commodities used in our production processes.  Our hedging program includes the use of futures contracts to lock in prices, and 
as a result, we are subject to derivative losses should the metal commodity prices decrease and gains should the prices increase.  
We utilize a dollar cost averaging strategy so that a higher percentage of commodity price exposures are hedged near-term with 
lower percentages hedged at future dates.  This strategy allows for protection against near-term price volatility while allowing us 
to adjust to market price movements over time. 

Interest Rate Risk.  A portion of our debt bears interest at variable interest rates, and as a result, we are subject to variability 
in the cash paid for interest.  To mitigate a portion of that risk, we may choose to engage in an interest rate swap hedging strategy 
to eliminate the variability of interest payment cash flows. We are not currently hedged against interest rate risk.

Foreign Currency Risk.  Foreign currency exchange rate movements create a degree of risk by affecting the U.S. dollar value 
of assets and liabilities arising in foreign currencies.  We seek to mitigate the impact of currency exchange rate movements on 
certain short-term transactions by periodically entering into foreign currency forward contracts. 

Cash Flow Hedges

We have commodity futures contracts and foreign exchange forward contracts designated as cash flows hedges that are scheduled 
to mature through May 2018 and December 2017, respectively.  Unrealized gains or losses from our cash flow hedges are included 
in AOCI and are expected to be reclassified into earnings within the next 17 months based on the prices of the commodities at the 
settlement dates.  

We recorded the following amounts related to our cash flow hedges in AOCI (in millions):

Unrealized (gains) losses on unsettled contracts

Income tax expense (benefit)

(Gains) losses included in AOCI, net of tax (1)

As of December 31,

2016

2015

$

$

(8.9) $
3.3
(5.6) $

13.2
(4.8)
8.4

(1) Assuming commodity and foreign currency prices remain constant, we expect to reclassify $4.5 million of derivative 

gains into earnings within the next 12 months. 

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       We had the following outstanding commodity futures contracts designated as cash flow hedges (in millions of pounds):

Notional Amounts
Copper

As of December 31,

2016

2015

30.4

34.7

We had the following outstanding foreign exchange forward contracts designated as cash flow hedges (in millions):

Notional Amounts (in local currency):
Mexican Peso

Canadian Dollar

Derivatives not Designated as Cash Flow Hedges

As of December 31,

2016

2015

310.1

24.9

201.4

—

For commodity derivatives not designated as cash flow hedges, we follow the same hedging strategy as derivatives designated 
as cash flow hedges, except that we elect not to designate them as cash flow hedges at the inception of the arrangement. We had 
the following outstanding commodity futures contracts not designated as cash flow hedges (in millions of pounds):

Copper
Aluminum

As of December 31,

2016

2015

2.4
2.6

3.3
3.2

We had the following outstanding foreign currency forward contracts not designated as cash flow hedges (in millions):

Notional amounts (in local currency):

Chinese Yuan
Mexican Peso
Euro
British Pound
Indian Rupee
Polish Zloty

As of December 31,

2016

2015

10.5
64.5
46.9
1.3
584.6
—

—
53.0
3.2
—
30.8
25.4

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Information About the Locations and Amounts of Derivative Instruments

The  following  tables  provide  the  locations  and  amounts  of  derivative  fair  values  in  the  Consolidated  Balance  Sheets  and 

derivative gains and losses in the Consolidated Statements of Operations (in millions):

Current Assets:
Other assets

Commodity futures contracts

Foreign currency forward contracts

Non-Current Assets:
Other assets, net

Commodity futures contracts

Foreign currency forward contracts

Total Assets

Current Liabilities:
Accrued expenses

Commodity futures contracts

Foreign currency forward contracts

Non-Current Liabilities:
Other liabilities

Commodity futures contracts

Foreign currency forward contracts

Total Liabilities

Fair Values of Derivative Instruments as of December 31 (1)

Derivatives Designated as Hedging
Instruments

Derivatives Not Designated  as
Hedging Instruments

2016

2015

2016

2015

$

$

$

$

$

$

8.7

0.5

1.9

— $

11.1

$

— $

—

—

— $

— $

— $

0.8

12.5

$

0.4

—

—

0.4

—

$

0.7

0.2

0.2

— $

1.1

$

— $

3.2

—

—

0.8

$

13.3

$

3.2

$

—

0.2

—

—

0.2

1.5

—

—

—

1.5

(1) All derivative instruments are classified as Level 2 within the fair value hierarchy. See Note 19 for more information on fair 

value measurements.

Derivatives in Cash Flow Hedging Relationships

Amount of Loss Reclassified from AOCI into Income (Effective Portion):
Commodity futures contracts (1)
Amount of (Gain) Loss Recognized in Income on Derivatives (Ineffective Portion):
Commodity futures contracts (2)

$

$

12.3

$

12.5

(1.6) $

0.1

$

$

5.8

0.1

Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments

For the Years Ended December 31,
2015

2016

2014

For the Years Ended December 31,
2015

2016

2014

Amount of (Gain) Loss Recognized in Income on Derivatives:
Commodity futures contracts (2)
Foreign currency forward contracts (2)

$

$

(0.9) $
4.3
3.4

$

2.5

0.3
2.8

$

$

1.2
(0.8)
0.4

(1) The loss was recorded in Cost of goods sold in the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Operations.
(2) The (gain) loss was recorded in Losses and other expenses, net in the accompanying Consolidated Statements of 

Operations.

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9. Income Taxes:

Our Provision for income taxes from continuing operations consisted of the following (in millions):

For the Years Ended December 31,
2014
2015
2016

Current:

Federal

State

Foreign

Total current

Deferred:

Federal

State

Foreign

Total deferred

Total provision for income taxes

$

106.0

$

101.0

$

14.5

9.7

130.2

(4.5)
(1.2)
(0.4)
(6.1)
124.1

$

13.1

3.6

117.7

(21.4)
(0.6)
(0.3)
(22.3)
95.4

$

84.3

10.1

9.6

104.0

2.3

1.0

2.2

5.5

$

109.5

Income from continuing operations before income taxes was comprised of the following (in millions):

Domestic
Foreign
Total

For the Years Ended December 31,
2014
2015
2016

$

$

374.8
27.9
402.7

$

$

276.7
5.9
282.6

$

$

283.7
33.9
317.6

The difference between the income tax provision from continuing operations computed at the statutory federal income tax rate 

and the financial statement Provision for income taxes is summarized as follows (in millions):

For the Years Ended December 31,

2016

2015

2014

Provision at the U.S. statutory rate of 35%

$

141.0

$

98.9

$

111.2

Increase (reduction) in tax expense resulting from:

State income tax, net of federal income tax benefit

Other permanent items
Tax credits, net of unrecognized tax benefits

Change in unrecognized tax benefits

Change in valuation allowance

Foreign taxes at rates other than 35% and miscellaneous other

Total provision for income taxes

$

12.8

4.2
(27.9)
(0.3)
(4.3)
(1.4)
124.1

$

8.0
(9.1)
(0.7)
(0.9)
(0.6)
(0.2)
95.4

$

8.8
(8.2)
—

0.2

0.2
(2.7)
109.5

Deferred income taxes reflect the tax consequences on future years of temporary differences between the tax basis of assets 
and liabilities and their financial reporting basis and depending on the classification of the asset or liability generating the deferred 
tax.  The deferred tax provision for the periods shown represents the effect of changes in the amounts of temporary differences 
during those periods.  

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Deferred tax assets (liabilities) were comprised of the following (in millions):

Gross deferred tax assets:

Warranties

Loss carryforwards (foreign, U.S. and state)

Post-retirement and pension benefits

Inventory reserves

Receivables allowance

Compensation liabilities

Deferred income

Insurance liabilities

Legal reserves

Hedges

State credits, net of federal effect

Other

Total deferred tax assets

Valuation allowance

Total deferred tax assets, net of valuation allowance

Gross deferred tax liabilities:

Depreciation

Hedges

Intangibles

Other

Total deferred tax liabilities

Net deferred tax assets

As of December 31,

2016

2015

$

$

36.3

19.8

33.9

9.6

4.5

20.6

1.5

6.5

12.0

—

18.4

5.4

168.5
(17.1)
151.4

(3.3)
(3.2)
(4.9)
(3.3)
(14.7)
136.7

$

$

33.7

20.0

47.7

9.0

4.1

19.3

1.6

6.3

10.9

5.3

8.3

7.1

173.3
(19.9)
153.4

(2.5)
—
(2.2)
(3.0)
(7.7)
145.7

As of December 31, 2016 and 2015, we had $1.6 million and $ 2.6 million in tax-effected state net operating loss carryforwards, 
respectively, and $16.8 million and $16.1 million  in tax-effected foreign net operating loss carryforwards, respectively.  The state 
and foreign net operating loss carryforwards began expiring in 2014.  The deferred tax asset valuation allowance relates primarily 
to the operating loss carryforwards in various states in the U.S., European and Asian tax jurisdictions.  The remainder of the 
valuation allowance relates to state tax credits which began to expire in 2014.  

In assessing whether a deferred tax asset will be realized, we consider whether it is more likely than not that some portion or 
all of the deferred tax asset will not be realized.  We consider the reversal of existing taxable temporary differences, projected 
future taxable income and tax planning strategies in making this assessment.  Based upon the level of historical taxable income 
and projections for future taxable income over the periods in which the deferred tax assets are deductible, we believe it is more 
likely than not we will realize the benefits of these deductible differences, net of the existing valuation allowances, as of December 
31, 2016.

To realize the net deferred tax asset, we will need to generate future foreign taxable income of approximately $62.7 million
during the periods in which those temporary differences become deductible.  We do not need to generate additional U.S. federal 
income as we have sufficient carryback capacity to fully realize the federal deferred tax asset.  U.S. taxable income for the years 
ended December 31, 2016 and 2015 was $315.0 million and $225.7 million, respectively.  

No provision was made for income taxes which may become payable upon distribution of our foreign subsidiaries' earnings.  
These earnings were approximately $107.7 million as of December 31, 2016.  It is not practicable to estimate the amount of tax 
that might be payable because our intent is to permanently reinvest these earnings or to repatriate earnings when it is tax effective 
to do so. 

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      A reconciliation of the beginning and ending amount of unrecognized tax benefits is as follows (in millions):

Balance as of December 31, 2014

Increases related to prior year tax positions
Decreases related to prior year tax positions
Increases related to current year tax positions

Settlement
Balance as of December 31, 2015

Increases related to prior year tax positions
Decreases related to prior year tax positions
Increases related to current year tax positions

   Settlement
Balance as of December 31, 2016

$

$

1.6
0.5
(1.2)
—
(0.4)
0.5
1.0
—
1.4
(0.5)
2.4

Included in the balance of unrecognized tax benefits as of December 31, 2016 are potential benefits of $2.4 million that, if 

recognized, would affect the effective tax rate on income from continuing operations. 

We are currently under examination for our U.S. federal income taxes for 2016 and 2015 and are subject to examination by 
numerous other taxing authorities in the U.S. and in jurisdictions such as Australia, Belgium, France, Canada, and Germany.  We 
are generally no longer subject to U.S. federal, state and local, or non-U.S. income tax examinations by taxing authorities for years 
before 2011.

Since  January 1,  2016,  numerous  states,  including  Delaware,  North  Carolina  and  the  District  of  Columbia  have  enacted 
legislation effective for tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2016, including changes to rates and apportionment methods.  
The impact of these changes is immaterial.

In November 2015, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2015-17, Balance 
Sheet Classification of Deferred Taxes (Topic 740). The Update requires that all deferred tax assets and liabilities be classified as 
noncurrent in a classified statement of financial position.  We adopted this Update retrospectively in the 2015 financial statements.

10. Commitments and Contingencies:

Leases

We lease certain real and personal property under non-cancelable operating leases.  Some of our lease agreements contain rent 
escalation clauses (including index-based escalations), rent holidays, capital improvement funding or other lease concessions.  We 
recognize our minimum rental expense on a straight-line basis.  We amortize this expense over the term of the lease beginning 
with the date of initial possession, which is the date we enter the leased space and begin to make improvements in preparation for 
its intended use.  

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Future annual minimum lease payments and capital lease commitments as of December 31, 2016 were as follows (in millions):

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

Thereafter

Total minimum lease payments

Less amount representing interest

Present value of minimum payments

Operating Leases

Capital Leases

$

$

48.3

38.1

27.5

16.9

9.8

18.2

158.8

$

$

$

1.4

0.8

0.2

0.1

—

14.6

17.1

0.4

16.7

On March 22, 2013, we entered into an agreement with a financial institution to renew the lease of our corporate headquarters 
in Richardson, Texas for a term of approximately six years through March 1, 2019 (the “Lake Park Renewal”).  The leased property 
consists of an office building of approximately 192,000 square feet, land and related improvements.  During the lease term, the 
Lake Park Renewal requires us to pay base rent in quarterly installments, payable in arrears.  At the end of the lease term, we must 
do one of the following: (i) purchase the property for $41.2 million; (ii) vacate the property and return it in good condition; (iii) 
arrange for the sale of the leased property to a third party; or (iv) renew the lease under mutually agreeable terms.  If we elect to 
sell the property to a third party and the sales proceeds are less than the lease balance, we must pay any such deficit to the financial 
institution.  Any such deficit payment cannot exceed 86% of the lease balance.  The Lake Park Renewal is classified as an operating 
lease and its future annual minimum lease payments are included in the table above.

Our obligations under the Lake Park Lease are secured by a pledge of our interest in the leased property.  The Lake Park 
Renewal contains customary lease covenants and events of default as well as events of default if (i) indebtedness of $75 million
or more is not paid when due, (ii) there is a change of control or (iii) we fail to comply with certain covenants incorporated from 
our Sixth Amended and Restated Credit Facility Agreement.  We believe we were in compliance with these financial covenants 
as of December 31, 2016.

Environmental

Environmental laws and regulations in the locations we operate can potentially impose obligations to remediate hazardous 
substances at our properties,  properties formerly owned or operated by us, and facilities to which we have sent or send waste for 
treatment or disposal.  We are aware of contamination at some facilities; however, we do not believe that any future remediation  
related to those facilities will be material to our results of operations.  Total environmental accruals are included in the following 
captions on the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheets (in millions):

Accrued expenses
Other liabilities

Total environmental accruals

As of December 31,

2016

2015

$

$

1.2
4.4
5.6

$

$

1.3
4.0
5.3

Future environmental costs are estimates and may be subject to change due to changes in environmental remediation regulations, 

technology or site-specific requirements.

Product Warranties and Product Related Contingencies

We incur the risk of liability for claims related to the installation and service of heating and air conditioning products, and we 
maintain liabilities for those claims that we self-insure.  We are involved in various claims and lawsuits related to our products.  
Our product liability insurance policies have limits that, if exceeded, may result in substantial costs that could have an adverse 
effect on our results of operations.  In addition, warranty claims and certain product liability claims are not covered by our product 
liability insurance.  

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Total product warranty liabilities related to continuing operations are included in the following captions on the accompanying 

Consolidated Balance Sheets (in millions):

Accrued expenses

Other liabilities

Total product warranty liabilities

As of December 31,

2016

2015

$

$

30.0

71.1

101.1

$

$

26.7

65.6

92.3

The changes in product warranty liabilities related to continuing operations for the years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015

were as follows (in millions):

Total warranty liability as of December 31, 2014

Payments made in 2015
Changes resulting from issuance of new warranties
Changes in estimates associated with pre-existing liabilities
Changes in foreign currency translation rates and other

Total warranty liability as of December 31, 2015

Payments made in 2016
Changes resulting from issuance of new warranties
Changes in estimates associated with pre-existing liabilities
Changes in foreign currency translation rates and other

Total warranty liability as of December 31, 2016

$

$

$

87.2
(27.2)
37.1
(2.6)
(2.2)
92.3
(24.7)
36.2
(2.6)
(0.1)
101.1

     We have incurred, and will likely continue to incur, product costs not covered by insurance or our suppliers’ warranties, which 
is not included in the estimated warranty liabilities tables immediately above.  Also, to satisfy our customers and protect our brands, 
we have repaired or replaced installed products experiencing quality-related issues, and will likely continue such repairs and 
replacements.   We currently estimate our probable liability for a certain supplier quality issue within a range of $0.9 million  and 
$9.1 million with all amounts in that range equally likely.  We have accrued a $0.9 million liability in Accrued expenses on the 
Consolidated Balance Sheet at December 31, 2016. The supplier is reimbursing the majority of costs related to this liability. 

Self-Insurance

We use a combination of third-party insurance and self-insurance plans to provide protection against claims relating to workers' 
compensation/employers' liability, general liability, product liability, auto liability, auto physical damage and other exposures.  We 
use  large  deductible  insurance  plans,  written  through  third-party  insurance  providers,  for  workers'  compensation/employers' 
liability, general liability, product liability and auto liability.  We also carry umbrella or excess liability insurance for all third-
party and self-insurance plans, except for directors' and officers' liability, property damage and certain other insurance programs.    
For directors' and officers' liability, property damage and certain other exposures, we use third-party insurance plans that may 
include per occurrence and annual aggregate limits.  We believe the deductibles and liability limits for all of our insurance policies 
are appropriate for our business and are adequate for companies of our size in our industry. 

We maintain safety and manufacturing programs that are designed to remove risk, improve the effectiveness of our business 
processes and reduce the likelihood and significance of our various retained and insured risks.  In recent years, our actual claims 
experience has collectively trended favorably and, as a result, both self-insurance expense and the related liability have decreased.  

      Total self-insurance liabilities were included in the following captions on the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheets (in 
millions):

Accrued expenses
Other liabilities

Total self-insurance liabilities

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As of December 31,

2016

2015

$

$

8.2
22.7
30.9

$

$

9.2
23.9
33.1

Litigation

We are involved in a number of claims and lawsuits incident to the operation of  our businesses. Insurance coverages are 
maintained and estimated costs are recorded for such claims and lawsuits, including costs to settle claims and lawsuits, based on 
experience involving similar matters and specific facts known.

Some of these claims and lawsuits allege personal injury or health problems resulting from exposure to asbestos that was 
integrated into certain of our products.  We have never manufactured asbestos and have not incorporated asbestos-containing 
components into our products for several decades.  A substantial majority of asbestos-related claims have been covered by insurance 
or other forms of indemnity or have been dismissed without payment.  The remainder of our closed cases have been resolved for 
amounts that are not material, individually or in the aggregate.  Our defense costs for asbestos-related claims are generally covered 
by insurance; however, our insurance coverage for settlements and judgments for asbestos-related claims vary depending on several 
factors, and are subject to policy limits, so we may have greater financial exposure for future settlements and judgments.  For the 
years ended December 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014, we recorded expense of $6.3 million, $3.0 million and $0.9 million, respectively, 
net of probable insurance recoveries, for known and future asbestos-related litigation.

In October 2016, we self-reported to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Department of Justice (DOJ) 
an alleged payment in the amount of 30,000 rubles (approximately US $475) to a Russian customs broker or official. Under the 
oversight of our Audit Committee, we initiated an investigation into this matter with the assistance of external legal counsel and 
external forensic accountants. The alleged payment was purportedly made to release a shipment of goods being held by Russian 
customs officials due to inaccurate paperwork. The value of the shipment was approximately €62,000 (approximately US 
$68,500). The allegations are related to our subsidiary in Russia, which had 2016 annual sales of approximately US $4 million. 
The scope of the investigation was later expanded to include our operations in Poland because our operations in Russia and 
Poland used the same third-party logistics provider.  To date, the investigation has not resulted in any evidence of other 
potentially improper payments. However, the investigation has raised questions regarding possible irregularities with respect to 
possible non-compliance with customs documents and procedures related to these operations.  The investigation is ongoing. We 
continue to fully cooperate with the SEC and the DOJ regarding this matter. We do not anticipate any material adverse effect on 
our business or financial condition as a result of this matter.

It is management's opinion that none of these claims or lawsuits or any threatened litigation will have a material adverse effect, 
individually or in the aggregate, on our financial condition, results of operations or cash flows. Claims and lawsuits, however, 
involve uncertainties and it is possible that their eventual outcome could adversely affect our results of operations in a future 
period.

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11. Lines of Credit and Financing Arrangements:

The following tables summarize our outstanding debt obligations and the classification in the accompanying Consolidated 

Balance Sheets (in millions):

Short-Term Debt:
Asset Securitization Program

Foreign obligations

Total short-term debt
Current maturities of long-term debt:

Capital lease obligations
Domestic credit facility
Senior unsecured notes
Debt issuance costs
    Total current maturities of long-term debt
Long-Term Debt:
Capital lease obligations

Domestic credit facility

Senior unsecured notes

Debt issuance costs
Total long-term debt

Total debt

As of December 31,

2016

2015

50.0

2.4

52.4

0.8
—
200.0
(0.7)
200.1

15.0

256.0

350.0
(5.3)
615.7

868.2

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

200.0

4.1

204.1

1.2
30.0
—
(0.2)
31.0

15.6

293.0

200.0
(2.6)
506.0

741.1

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

As of December 31, 2016, the aggregate amounts of required principal payments on total debt were as follows (in millions): 

2017
2018

2019

2020

2021

Thereafter

$

253.2
33.3

30.0

30.0

166.0
361.7

In April  2015,  the  FASB  issued ASU  No.  2015-03,  Interest  -  Imputation  of  Interest  (Subtopic  835-30):  Simplifying  the 
Presentation of Debt Issuance Costs. The amendments in this ASU require that debt issuance costs related to a recognized debt 
liability be presented in the balance sheet as a direct deduction from the carrying amount of that debt liability, consistent with debt 
discounts. We adopted this guidance in the first quarter of 2016 and have reclassified the unamortized debt issuance costs into the 
debt liability as shown in the table above.

Short-Term Debt

Foreign Obligations

Through several of our foreign subsidiaries, we have available to us facilities to assist in financing seasonal borrowing needs 
for  our  foreign  locations.  We  had  $2.4  million  and  $4.1  million  of  foreign  obligations  as  of  December  31,  2016  and  2015, 
respectively, that were primarily borrowings under non-committed facilities.  Proceeds on these facilities were $28.4 million, 
$79.0 million and $85.3 million during the years ended December 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014, respectively. Repayments on the 
facilities  were  $30.8  million,  $85.4  million  and  $87.8  million  during  the  years  ended  December  31,  2016,  2015  and  2014, 
respectively. 

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Asset Securitization Program

Under the Asset Securitization Program (“ASP”), we are eligible to sell beneficial interests in a portion of our trade accounts 
receivable to participating financial institutions for cash. The ASP contains a provision whereby we retain the right to repurchase 
all of the outstanding beneficial interests transferred. Our continued involvement with the transferred assets includes servicing, 
collection and administration of the transferred beneficial interests.  The accounts receivable securitized under the ASP are high-
quality domestic customer accounts that have not aged significantly.  The receivables represented by the retained interest that we 
service are exposed to the risk of loss for any uncollectible amounts in the pool of receivables sold under the ASP.  The fair values 
assigned to the retained and transferred interests are based on the sold accounts receivable carrying value given the short term to 
maturity and low credit risk.  The sale of the beneficial interests in our trade accounts receivable are reflected as secured borrowings 
in the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheets and proceeds received are included in cash flows from financing activities in 
the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows. 

Prior to the amendment in July 2016, the ASP provided for a maximum securitization amount ranging from $180.0 million to 
$220.0 million, depending on the period.  The ASP was amended effective as of July 5, 2016 to increase the maximum securitization 
range from $200.0 million to $325.0 million, depending on the period.  The maximum capacity under the ASP is the lesser of the 
maximum securitization amount or 100% of the net pool balance less allowances, as defined by the ASP.  Eligibility for securitization 
is limited based on the amount and quality of the qualifying accounts receivable and is calculated monthly.  The eligible amounts 
available and beneficial interests sold were as follows (in millions):

Eligible amount available under the ASP on qualified accounts receivable

Beneficial interest sold

Remaining amount available

As of December 31,

2016

2015

$

$

250.0

50.0

200.0

$

$

220.0

200.0

20.0

We pay certain discount fees to use the ASP and to have the facility available to us. These fees relate to both the used and 
unused portions of the securitization. The used fee is based on the beneficial interest sold and calculated on either the average 
LIBOR rate or floating commercial paper rate determined by the purchaser of the beneficial interest, plus a program fee of 0.65%. 
The average rates as of December 31, 2016 and 2015 were 1.66% and 1.06%, respectively. The unused fee is based on 102% of 
the maximum available amount less the beneficial interest sold and calculated at a 0.33% fixed rate throughout the term of the 
agreement.  In addition, a 0.05% unused fee is charged on incremental available amounts above $200 million during certain months 
of the year.  We recorded these fees in Interest expense, net in the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Operations. 

The ASP contains certain restrictive covenants relating to the quality of our accounts receivable and cross-default provisions 
with our Sixth Amended and Restated Credit Facility Agreement ("Domestic Credit Facility"), senior unsecured notes and any 
other indebtedness we may have over  $75.0 million.  The administrative agent under the ASP is also a participant in our Domestic 
Credit Facility.  The participating financial institutions have investment grade credit ratings. We continue to evaluate their credit 
ratings and have no reason to believe they will not perform under the ASP.  As of December 31, 2016, we believe we were in 
compliance with all covenant requirements.

Long-Term Debt

Domestic Credit Facility

On August 30, 2016, we replaced an earlier  $950.0 million credit facility with a $900.0 million Credit Facility (the "Domestic 
Credit Facility"), which consisted of a $650.0 million unsecured revolving credit facility and a $250.0 million unsecured term 
loan and matures in August 2021 (the "Maturity Date"). Under our Domestic Credit Facility, we had outstanding borrowings of 
$256.0 million, of which $220.0 million was the term loan balance, as well as $4.4 million committed to standby letters of credit 
as of December 31, 2016.  Subject to covenant limitations, $609.6 million was available for future borrowings. The unsecured 
term loan also matures on the Maturity Date and requires quarterly principal repayments of $7.5 million beginning in March 2017; 
however, we made $30.0 million of required principal repayments for 2017 in November 2016.  The revolving credit facility 
allows up to $100.0 million of letters of credit to be issued and also includes a subfacility for swingline loans of up to $65.0 million. 
Additionally, at our request and subject to certain conditions, the commitments under the Domestic Credit Facility may be increased 
by a maximum of $350.0 million as long as existing or new lenders agree to provide such additional commitments.

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Our weighted average borrowing rate on the facility was as follows:

Weighted average borrowing rate

As of December 31,

2016

2015

2.00%

1.90%

Our Domestic Credit Facility is guaranteed by certain of our subsidiaries and contains financial covenants relating to leverage 
and interest coverage. Other covenants contained in the Domestic Credit Facility restrict, among other things, certain mergers, 
asset dispositions, guarantees, debt, liens, and affiliate transactions. The financial covenants require us to maintain a defined 
Consolidated Indebtedness to Adjusted EBITDA Ratio and a Cash Flow (defined as EBITDA minus capital expenditures) to Net 
Interest Expense Ratio. The required ratios under our Domestic Credit Facility are detailed below:

Consolidated Indebtedness to Adjusted EBITDA Ratio no greater than

Cash Flow to Net Interest Expense Ratio no less than

3.5 : 1.0

3.0 : 1.0

Our Domestic Credit Facility contains customary events of default. These events of default include nonpayment of principal 
or other amounts, material inaccuracy of representations and warranties, breach of covenants or other restrictions or requirements, 
default on certain other indebtedness or receivables securitizations (cross default), certain voluntary and involuntary bankruptcy 
events and the occurrence of a change in control. A cross default under our Domestic Credit Facility could occur if: 

•  We fail to pay any principal or interest when due on any other indebtedness or receivables securitization of at least $75.0 

million; or 

•  We are in default in the performance of, or compliance with any term of any other indebtedness or receivables securitization 
in an aggregate principal amount of at least $75.0 million or any other condition exists which would give the holders the 
right to declare such indebtedness due and payable prior to its stated maturity. 

Each of our major debt agreements contains provisions by which a default under one agreement causes a default in the others 
(a cross default). If a cross default under the Domestic Credit Facility, our senior unsecured notes, our lease of our corporate 
headquarters in Richardson, Texas (recorded as an operating lease), or our ASP were to occur, it could have a wider impact on our 
liquidity than might otherwise occur from a default of a single debt instrument or lease commitment.

If  any  event  of  default  occurs  and  is  continuing,  lenders  with  a  majority  of  the  aggregate  commitments  may  require  the 
administrative agent to terminate our right to borrow under our Domestic Credit Facility and accelerate amounts due under our 
Domestic Credit Facility (except for a bankruptcy event of default, in which case such amounts will automatically become due 
and  payable  and  the  lenders’  commitments  will  automatically  terminate). As  of  December  31,  2016,  we  believe  we  were  in 
compliance with all covenant requirements.

Senior Unsecured Notes

We issued $350.0 million of senior unsecured notes in November 2016 (the "2016 Notes") which will mature on November 15, 
2023 with interest being paid on May 15 and November 15 at 3.00% per annum semiannually.  We also have $200.0 million of 
senior unsecured notes issued in 2010 (the "2010 Notes") which will mature on May 15, 2017  with interest being paid at 4.90% per 
annum semiannually. Both Notes are guaranteed, on a senior unsecured basis, by each of our domestic subsidiaries that guarantee 
payment by us of any indebtedness under our Domestic Credit Facility.  The indenture governing the Notes contains covenants 
that, among other things, limit our ability and the ability of the subsidiary guarantors to: create or incur certain liens; enter into 
certain sale and leaseback transactions; enter into certain mergers, consolidations and transfers of substantially all of our assets; 
and, in the case of the 2010 Notes, transfer certain properties. The indenture also contains a cross default provision which is 
triggered if we default on other debt of at least $75 million in principal which is then accelerated, and such acceleration is not 
rescinded within 30 days of the notice date.  As of December 31, 2016, we believe we were in compliance with all covenant 
requirements.

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12.  Employee Benefit Plans:

Over the past several years, we have frozen many of our defined benefit pension and profit sharing plans and replaced them 
with defined contribution plans.  We have a liability for the benefits earned under these inactive plans prior to the date the benefits 
were frozen.  Our defined contribution plans generally include both company and employee contributions which are based on 
predetermined percentages of compensation earned by the employee.  We also have several active defined benefit plans that provide 
benefits based on years of service.

In addition to freezing the benefits of our defined benefit pension plans, we have also eliminated nearly all of our post-retirement 
medical benefits.  In 2012, we amended the post-retirement benefit plan to shift pre-65 medical coverage for the employees of 
our largest manufacturing plant so that by 2016, retirees would pay 100% of the cost of post-retirement medical coverage.  This 
change resulted in a significant reduction in the projected benefit obligation for post-retirement medical benefits in 2012.

Effective  for  fiscal  year  2016,  we  adopted  the  full  yield  curve  approach  for  estimating  the  service  cost  and  interest  cost 
components of expense for plans that use a yield curve to determine the discount rate. The new method applies the specific spot 
rates along the yield curve used in the most recent measurement of the benefit obligation, resulting in a more precise estimate of 
expense. The impact for fiscal year 2016 was a decrease in expense of approximately $3.2 million. 

In 2016, we offered certain former employees with vested pension benefits a lump sum payout in an effort to reduce our long-
term pension obligations.  As a result, for 2016, the net periodic benefit cost for our pension plans includes a non-cash settlement 
charge of $31.4 million and the projected benefit obligation decreased by $50.6 million. 

Defined Contribution Plans

We recorded the following expenses related to our contributions to the defined contribution plans (in millions): 

Contributions to defined contribution plans

$

16.3

$

16.1

$

14.8

For the Years Ended December 31,

2016

2015

2014

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Pension and Post-retirement Benefit Plans

The following tables set forth amounts recognized in our financial statements and the plans' funded status for our pension 

and post-retirement benefit plans (dollars in millions):

Accumulated benefit obligation

Changes in projected benefit obligation:
Benefit obligation at beginning of year

Service cost
Interest cost
Plan participants' contributions
Amendments
Other
Actuarial (gain) loss
Effect of exchange rates
Divestiture
Settlements and curtailments
Benefits paid

Benefit obligation at end of year

Changes in plan assets:

Fair value of plan assets at beginning of year
Actual gain (loss) return on plan assets
Employer contribution
Plan participants' contributions
Effect of exchange rates
Divestiture
Plan settlements
Benefits paid

Fair value of plan assets at end of year
Funded status / net amount recognized

Net amount recognized consists of:
Current liability
Non-current liability
Net amount recognized

Pension plans with a benefit obligation in excess of plan assets:
Projected benefit obligation
Accumulated benefit obligation
Fair value of plan assets

Pension Benefits

Other Benefits

2016

2015

2016

2015

374.1

$

409.2

N/A

N/A

415.4
4.4
15.3
—
0.1
—
22.8
(3.8)
—
(50.6)
(22.0)
381.6

$

$

$

293.0
21.0
53.9
—
(2.8)
—
(50.6)
(22.0)
292.5
(89.1) $

446.5
4.8
17.2
—
0.1
—
(29.6)
(5.2)
—
(0.8)
(17.6)
415.4

$

$

$

315.0
(3.2)
3.8
—
(4.2)
—
(0.8)
(17.6)
293.0
(122.4) $

(1.6) $
(87.5)
(89.1) $

(1.6) $

(120.8)
(122.4) $

4.9
—
0.1
0.3
—
—
(0.7)
—
—
—
(1.3)
3.3

$

$

— $
—
1.0
0.3
—
—
—
(1.3)
—

(3.3) $

(0.5) $
(2.8)
(3.3) $

5.4
—
0.2
0.5
—
—
0.1
—
—
—
(1.3)
4.9

—
—
0.8
0.5
—
—
—
(1.3)
—
(4.9)

(0.8)
(4.1)
(4.9)

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

For the Years Ended
December 31,

2016

2015

$

$

370.2
362.9
280.8

404.5
398.4
281.8

Our U.S.-based pension plans comprised approximately 88%  of the projected benefit obligation and 88% of plan assets as of 

December 31, 2016.  

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Components of net periodic benefit cost as of December 31:

Pension Benefits
2015

2016

2014

2016

Other Benefits
2015

2014

Service cost
Interest cost

Expected return on plan assets
Amortization of prior service cost

Recognized actuarial loss
Settlements and curtailments(1)
Net periodic benefit cost (2)

$

4.4
15.3
(21.5)
0.3
7.6
31.6

$

4.8
17.2
(21.4)
0.2
9.5
0.4

$

4.2
17.7
(22.7)
0.3
6.6
0.4

$ 37.7

$ 10.7

$

6.5

$ — $ — $ —
0.2

0.2

0.1

—
(3.0)
1.4
—

—
(3.1)
1.5
—
$ (1.5) $ (1.4) $ (1.4)

—
(3.1)
1.5
—

(1)  The Consolidated Statements of Operations discloses $31.4 million related to pension settlement charges that represent the 

lump-sum payments made in the fourth quarter of 2016.

(2)  No pension expense was included in Loss from discontinued operations in 2014, 2015 or 2016.

The following table sets forth amounts recognized in AOCI and Other comprehensive income (loss) in our financial statements 

for 2016 and 2015 (in millions):

Amounts recognized in AOCI:

Prior service costs
Actuarial loss

Subtotal
Deferred taxes

Net amount recognized

Changes recognized in other comprehensive income (loss):
Current year prior service costs

Current year actuarial (gain) loss
Effect of exchange rates

Amortization of prior service (costs) credits

Amortization of actuarial loss
Total recognized in other comprehensive income (loss)

Total recognized in net periodic benefit cost and other comprehensive
income (loss)

Pension Benefits

Other Benefits

2016

2015

2016

2015

$

(0.9) $

(1.2) $

(197.3)
(198.2)
71.0

(214.7)
(215.9)
78.7

$ (127.2) $ (137.2) $

$

12.0
(16.3)
(4.3)
1.6
(2.7) $

15.0
(18.4)
(3.4)
1.3
(2.1)

0.1

23.3
(1.5)
(0.3)
(39.2)
(17.6) $

0.1
(5.0)
(2.2)
(0.3)
(9.9)
(17.3) $

—
(0.7)
—

3.1
(1.4)
1.0

$

—

0.1

—

3.1
(1.5)
1.7

20.1

$

(6.6) $

(0.5) $

0.3

$

$

The estimated prior service (costs) credits and actuarial losses that will be amortized from AOCI in 2016 are $(0.2) million

and (8.9) million, respectively, for pension benefits and $2.4 million  and $(1.4) million, respectively, for other benefits.

The following tables set forth the weighted-average assumptions used to determine Benefit obligations and Net periodic benefit 

cost for the U.S.-based plans in 2016 and 2015:

Weighted-average assumptions used to determine benefit obligations as of
December 31:
Discount rate
Rate of compensation increase

Pension Benefits
2015
2016

Other Benefits

2016

2015

4.17%

4.23%

4.51%

4.23%

3.50%

3.55%

—

—

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Weighted-average assumptions used to determine net
periodic benefit cost for the years ended December 31:

Discount rate - service cost

Discount rate - interest cost
Expected long-term return on plan assets

Rate of compensation increase

Pension Benefits
2015

2016

2014

2016

Other Benefits
2015

2014

4.30%

3.76%

7.50%

4.23%

3.97%

3.97%

7.50%

4.23%

4.88%

4.88%

8.00%

4.23%

4.95%

2.49%

3.23%

3.23%

3.57%

3.57%

—

—

—

—

—

—

The following tables set forth the weighted-average assumptions used to determine Benefit Obligations and Net Periodic Benefit 

Cost for the non-U.S.-based plans in 2016 and 2015:  

Weighted-average assumptions used to determine benefit obligations as of December 31:

Discount rate

Rate of compensation increase

Weighted-average assumptions used to determine net periodic benefit cost for the years
ended December 31:
Discount rate - service cost

Discount rate - interest cost

Expected long-term return on plan assets

Rate of compensation increase

Pension Benefits

2016

2015

2.83%

3.78%

3.59%

3.70%

Pension Benefits
2015

2016

2014

2.04%

3.45%

4.87%

3.70%

4.12%

4.12%

5.22%

3.48%

4.38%

4.38%

6.32%

3.31%

To develop the expected long-term rate of return on assets assumption for the U.S. plans, we considered the historical returns 
and the future expectations for returns for each asset category, as well as the target asset allocation of the pension portfolio and 
the effect of periodic balancing.  These results were adjusted for the payment of reasonable expenses of the plan from plan assets.  
This resulted in the selection of the 7.5% long-term rate of return on assets assumption.  A similar process was followed for the 
non-U.S.-based plans.

To select a discount rate for the purpose of valuing the plan obligations for the U.S. plans, we performed an analysis in which 
the projected cash flows from defined benefit and retiree healthcare plans was matched with a yield curve based on the appropriate 
universe of high-quality corporate bonds that were available.  We used the results of the yield curve analysis to select the discount 
rate for each plan.  The analysis was completed separately for each U.S. pension and post-retirement benefit plan.  A similar process 
was followed for the non-U.S.-based plans.  

Assumed health care cost trend rates have an effect on the amounts reported for our healthcare plan.  The following table sets 

forth the healthcare trend rate assumptions used:

Assumed health care cost trend rates as of December 31:

Health care cost trend rate assumed for next year

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

Year that the rate reaches the ultimate trend rate

2016

2015

6.50%

5.00%

2020

7.00%

5.00%

2020

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A one percentage-point change in assumed healthcare cost trend rates would have the following effects (in millions):

Effect on total of service and interest cost
Effect on the post-retirement benefit obligation

Expected future benefit payments are shown in the table below (in millions):

1-Percentage-
Point
Increase

1-Percentage-
Point
Decrease

$

— $
0.1

—
(0.1)

Pension benefits

Other benefits

Pension Plan Assets

For the Years Ended December 31,

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022-2026

$

$

18.7
0.6

$

18.9
0.5

$

19.2
0.4

$

19.6
0.4

24.9
0.3

$

135.1
1.1

We believe asset returns can be optimized at an acceptable level of risk by adequately diversifying the plan assets between equity 
and fixed income.  In the first quarter of 2014, in order to increase diversification, we changed the targeted allocations for our 
plan assets. The target allocations for fixed income, money market, cash and guaranteed investment contracts investments remained 
unchanged at 58%, targeted equity investment allocations remained unchanged at 42%. Our targeted exposure to International 
equity remained unchanged at 17% of total assets and our exposure to domestic equity remained unchanged at 25%. These categories 
are further diversified among various asset classes including high yield and emerging markets debt, and international and emerging 
markets equities in order to avoid significant concentrations of risk. Our U.S. pension plan represents 88%, our Canadian pension 
plan 6%, and our United Kingdom (“U.K.”) pension plan 6% of the total fair value of our plan assets as of December 31, 2016.

Our U.S. pension plans' weighted-average asset allocations as of December 31, 2016 and 2015, by asset category, are as follows:

Asset Category:
U.S. equity

International equity

Fixed income

Money market/cash

Total

   U.S. pension plan assets are invested according to the following targets:

Asset Category:
U.S. equity
International equity
Fixed income
Money market/cash

Plan Assets as of December 31,

2016

2015

27.0%

18.5%

52.5%

2.0%

100.0%

27.1%

17.7%

53.8%

1.4%

100.0%

Target

25.0%
17.0%
56.0%
2.0%

Our Canadian pension plans were invested approximately 70% in Canadian bonds and 30% in international equities. Our U.K. 
pension plan was invested in a broad mix of assets consisting of U.K., international equities, and U.K. fixed income securities, 
including corporate and government bonds.

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The fair values of our pension plan assets, by asset category, are as follows (in millions):

Fair Value Measurements as of December 31, 2016

Quoted Prices in 
Active Markets for 
Identical Assets
(Level 1)

Significant Other 
Observable Inputs
(Level 2)

Significant 
Unobservable Inputs
(Level 3)

Total

Asset Category:
Cash and cash equivalents
Commingled pools / Collective Trusts:

U.S. equity (1)
International equity (2)
Fixed income (3)

Balanced pension trust: (4)
International equity
Fixed income

Pension fund:

International equity (5)
Fixed income (6)

Total

Asset Category:
Cash and cash equivalents
Commingled pools / Collective Trusts:

U.S. equity (1)
International equity (2)
Fixed income (3)

Balanced pension trust: (4)
International equity
Fixed income

Pension fund:

International equity (5)
Fixed income (6)

Total

5.3

—
—
—

—
—

—
—
5.3

—

69.5
47.6
134.9

4.7
11.9

13.5
5.1
287.2

—

—
—
—

—
—

—
—
—

5.3

69.5
47.6
134.9

4.7
11.9

13.5
5.1
292.5

Fair Value Measurements as of December 31, 2015

Quoted Prices in 
Active Markets for 
Identical Assets
(Level 1)

Significant Other 
Observable Inputs
(Level 2)

Significant 
Unobservable Inputs
(Level 3)

Total

—

69.7
45.5
138.1

4.7
12.1

11.0
8.1
289.2

—

—
—
—

—
—

—
—
—

3.8

69.7
45.5
138.1

4.7
12.1

11.0
8.1
293.0

3.8

—
—
—

—
—

—
—
3.8

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Additional information about assets measured at Net Asset Value (“NAV”) per share (in millions):

Asset Category:
Commingled pools / Collective Trusts:

U.S. equity (1)
International equity (2)
Fixed income (3)

Balanced pension trust: (4)
International equity
Fixed income

Pension fund:

International equity (5)
Fixed income (6)

Total

Asset Category:
Commingled pools / Collective Trusts:

U.S. equity (1)
International equity (2)
Fixed income (3)

Balanced pension trust: (4)
International equity
Fixed income

Pension fund:

International equity (5)
Fixed income (6)

Total

As of December 31, 2016

Fair Value

Redemption 
Frequency
 (if currently eligible)

Redemption Notice
Period

69.5
47.6
134.9

4.7
11.9

13.5
5.1
287.2

Daily
Daily
Daily

Daily
Daily

Daily
Daily

5 days
5 days
5-15 days

3-5 days
3-5 days

1-7 days
1-7 days

As of December 31, 2015

Fair Value

Redemption 
Frequency
 (if currently eligible)

Redemption Notice
Period

69.7
45.5
138.1

4.7
12.1

11.0
8.1
289.2

Daily
Daily
Daily

Daily
Daily

Daily
Daily

5 days
5 days
5-15 days

3-5 days
3-5 days

1-7 days
1-7 days

$

$

$

$

(1) This  category  includes  investments  primarily  in  U.S.  equity  securities  that  include  large,  mid  and  small  capitalization 

companies.

(2) This category includes investments primarily in international equity securities that include large, mid and small capitalization 

companies in large developed markets as well as emerging markets equities.

(3) This category includes investments in U.S. investment grade and high yield fixed income securities, international fixed 

income securities and emerging markets fixed income securities.

(4) The investment objectives of the fund are to provide long-term capital growth and income by investing primarily in a well-
diversified, balanced portfolio of Canadian common stocks, bonds and money market securities. The fund also holds a 
portion of its assets in international equities.

(5) This category includes investments in international equity securities and aims to provide returns consistent with the markets 

in which it invests and provide broad exposure to countries around the world.

(6) This  category  includes  investments  in  U.K.  government  index-linked  securities  (index-linked  gilts)  that  have  maturity 

periods of 5 years or longer and investment grade corporate bonds denominated in sterling.

The majority of our commingled pool/collective trusts, mutual funds, balanced pension trusts and pension funds are managed 
by professional investment advisors.  The NAVs per share are furnished in monthly and/or quarterly statements received from the 
investment advisors and reflect valuations based upon their pricing policies.  We assessed the fair value classification of these 

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investments as Level 2 for commingled pool/collective trusts, balanced pension trusts and pension funds based on an examination 
of their pricing policies and the related controls and procedures.  The fair values we report are based on the pool, trust or fund's 
NAV per share.  The NAVs per share are calculated periodically (daily or no less than one time per month) as the aggregate value 
of each pool or trust's underlying assets divided by the number of units owned.  See Note 19 for information about our fair value 
hierarchies and valuation techniques.

13. Comprehensive Income:

The following table provides information on items not reclassified in their entirety from AOCI to Net Income in the accompanying 

Consolidated Statements of Operations (in millions):

AOCI Component
Losses on cash flow hedges:
Commodity derivative contracts
Income tax benefit

Net of tax

Defined Benefit Plan Items:

Pension and Post-Retirement Benefits costs
Income tax benefit

Net of tax

Total reclassifications from AOCI

For the Years Ended December 31,

2016

2015

Affected Line Item(s) in the
Consolidated Statements of Operations

$

$

$

$

$

(12.3) $
4.3
(8.0) $

(6.3) $
2.2
(4.1) $

(12.5) Cost of goods sold

Provision for income taxes

Cost of goods sold; Selling, general
and administrative expenses
Provision for income taxes

4.4
(8.1)

(9.7)
3.4
(6.3)

(12.1) $

(14.4)

The following tables provide information on changes in AOCI, by component (net of tax), for the years ended December 31, 

2016 and 2015 (in millions):

Gains
(Losses) on
Cash Flow
Hedges

Unrealized Gains
(Losses) on
Available-for-Sale
Securities

Balance as of December 31, 2015

$

(8.4) $

Other comprehensive income (loss) before
reclassifications

Amounts reclassified from AOCI
Net other comprehensive income (loss)

6.0

8.0
14.0

Balance as of December 31, 2016

$

5.6

$

4.4

(2.1)
—
(2.1)
2.3

Gains
(Losses) on
Cash Flow
Hedges

Unrealized Gains
(Losses) on
Available-for-Sale
Securities

Balance as of December 31, 2014

$

(4.6) $

Other comprehensive income (loss) before
reclassifications

Amounts reclassified from AOCI

Net other comprehensive income (loss)

Balance as of December 31, 2015

$

(11.9)
8.1
(3.8)
(8.4) $

68

3.2

1.2

—

1.2

4.4

Defined
Benefit Plan
Items
(139.3) $

$

5.2

4.1
9.3
(130.0) $

$

Defined
Benefit Plan
Items
(149.4) $

$

3.8

6.3

10.1
(139.3) $

$

Foreign
Currency
Translation
Adjustments

Total AOCI

(61.4) $

(204.7)

(11.6)
—
(11.6)
(73.0) $

(2.5)

12.1
9.6

(195.1)

Foreign
Currency
Translation
Adjustments

Total AOCI

(2.7) $

(153.5)

(58.7)
—
(58.7)
(61.4) $

(65.6)

14.4

(51.2)

(204.7)

14. Stock-Based Compensation:

Stock-based  compensation  expense  related  to  continuing  operations  was  included  in  Selling,  general  and  administrative 

expenses in the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Operations as follows (in millions):

Compensation expense(1)

For the Years Ended December 31,
2014
2015
2016

$

31.7

$

26.6

$

23.3

(1) Stock-based compensation expense was recorded in our Corporate and other business segment.

Incentive Plan

Under the Lennox International Inc. 2010 Incentive Plan, as amended and restated (the “2010 Incentive Plan”), we are authorized 
to issue awards for 24.3 million shares of common stock.  The 2010 Incentive Plan provides for various long-term incentive awards, 
including performance share units, restricted stock units and stock appreciation rights.  A description of these long-term incentive 
awards and related activity within each award category is provided below.

As  of  December  31,  2016,  awards  for  16.9  million  shares  of  common  stock  had  been  granted,  net  of  cancellations  and 

repurchases, and there were 3.6 million shares available for future issuance.

Performance Share Units

Performance share units are granted to certain employees at the discretion of the Board of Directors with a three-year performance 
period beginning January 1st of each year.  Upon meeting the performance and vesting criteria, performance share units are converted 
to an equal number of shares of our common stock.  Performance share units vest if, at the end of the three-year performance 
period, at least the threshold performance level has been attained.  To the extent that the payout level attained is less than 100%, 
the difference between 100% and the units earned and distributed will be forfeited.  Eligible participants may also earn additional 
units  of  our  common  stock,  which  would  increase  the  potential  payout  up  to  200%  of  the  units  granted,  depending  on  LII's 
performance over the three-year performance period.

Performance share units are classified as equity awards.  Compensation expense is recognized on an earnings curve over the 
period and is based on the expected number of units to be earned and the fair value of the stock at the date of grant.  The fair value 
of units is calculated as the average of the high and low market price of the stock on the date of grant discounted by the expected 
dividend rate over the service period.  The number of units expected to be earned will be adjusted in future periods as necessary 
to reflect changes in the estimated number of award to be issued and, upon vesting, the actual number of units awarded.  Our 
practice is to issue new shares of common stock or utilize treasury stock to satisfy performance share unit distributions.

The following table provides information on our performance share units:

Compensation expense for performance share units (in millions)
Weighted-average fair value of grants, per share
Payout ratio for shares paid

For the Years Ended December 31,
2014
2015
2016

$
$

18.1
150.21
200.0%

$
$

13.6
126.31
200.0%

$
$

11.5
88.26
153.2%

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A summary of the status of our undistributed performance share units as of December 31, 2016, and changes during the year 

then ended, is presented below (in millions, except per share data):

Undistributed performance share units as of December 31, 2015

Granted
Adjustment to share paid based on payout ratio
Distributed
Forfeited

Undistributed performance share units as of December 31, 2016 (1)

Weighted-
Average Grant
Date Fair Value
per Share

Shares (2)

0.6
0.1
0.1
(0.3)
—
0.4

$

$

67.91
150.21
81.11
51.11
—
101.03

(1) Undistributed performance share units include approximately 0.2 million units with a weighted-average grant date 
fair value of $117.60 per share that had not yet vested and 0.2 million units that have vested but were not yet distributed.

     (2) Share amounts are rounded but the balance of undistributed performance share units as  of December 31, 2016                      

accurately reflects actual units undistributed.

As of December 31, 2016, we had $22.5 million of total unrecognized compensation cost related to non-vested performance 
share units that is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 2.2 years. Our estimated forfeiture rate for these 
performance share units was 9.9% as of December 31, 2016.  

The total fair value of performance share units distributed and the resulting tax deductions to realize tax benefits were as follows 

(in millions):

Fair value of performance share units distributed
Realized tax benefits from tax deductions

Restricted Stock Units

For the Years Ended December 31,
2014
2015
2016

$
$

39.4
15.0

$
$

44.9
17.1

$
$

19.6
7.5

Restricted stock units are issued to attract and retain key employees.  Generally, at the end of a three-year retention period, the 
units will vest and be distributed in shares of our common stock to the participant.  Our practice is to issue new shares of common 
stock or utilize treasury stock to satisfy restricted stock unit vestings.  Restricted stock units are classified as equity awards.  The 
fair value of units granted is the average of the high and low market price of the stock on the date of grant discounted by the 
expected dividend rate over the service period. Units are amortized to compensation expense ratably over the service period.  

The following table provides information on our restricted stock units (in millions, except per share data):

Compensation expense for restricted stock units
Weighted-average fair value of grants, per share

For the Years Ended December 31,
2014
2015
2016

$
$

9.0
150.14

$
$

8.3
126.15

$
$

7.0
88.26

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A summary of our non-vested restricted stock units as of December 31, 2016 and changes during the year then ended is presented 

below (in millions, except per share data):

Non-vested restricted stock units as of December 31, 2015

Granted
Distributed
Forfeited

Non-vested restricted stock units as of December 31, 2016

Weighted-
Average Grant
Date Fair Value
per Share

Shares

0.3
0.1
(0.1)
—
0.3

$

$

94.23
150.14
80.40
—
118.38

As of December 31, 2016, we had $17.7 million of total unrecognized compensation cost related to non-vested restricted stock 
units that is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 2.4 years.  Our estimated forfeiture rate for restricted 
stock units was 14.4% as of December 31, 2016. 

The total fair value of restricted stock units vested and the resulting tax deductions to realize tax benefits were as follows (in 

millions):

Fair value of restricted stock units vested
Realized tax benefits from tax deductions

Stock Appreciation Rights

For the Years Ended December 31,
2014
2015
2016

$

$

17.0
6.5

$

19.7
7.5

19.5
7.4

Stock appreciation rights are issued to certain key employees.  Each recipient is given the “right” to receive a value, paid in 
shares of our common stock, equal to the future appreciation of our common stock price.  Stock appreciation rights generally vest 
in one-third increments beginning on the first anniversary date after the grant date and expire after seven years.  Our practice is 
to issue new shares of common stock or utilize treasury stock to satisfy the exercise of stock appreciation rights.

The following table provides information on our stock appreciation rights (in millions, except per share data):

Compensation expense for stock appreciation rights
Weighted-average fair value of grants, per share

For the Years Ended December 31,
2014
2015
2016

$

$

4.6
22.93

$

4.7
22.74

4.8
19.55

     Compensation expense for stock appreciation rights is based on the fair value on the date of grant, estimated using the Black-
Scholes-Merton valuation model, and is recognized over the service period.  We used historical stock price data to estimate the 
expected volatility.  We determined that the recipients of stock appreciation rights can be combined into one employee group that 
has similar historical exercise behavior and we used our historical pattern of award exercises to estimate the expected life of the 
awards for the employee group.  The risk-free interest rate was based on the zero-coupon U.S. Treasury yield curve with a maturity 
equal to the expected life of the awards at the time of grant.

The fair value of the stock appreciation rights granted in 2016, 2015 and 2014 were estimated on the date of grant using the 

following assumptions:

Expected dividend yield
Risk-free interest rate
Expected volatility
Expected life (in years)

2016

2015

2014

1.62%
1.66%
19.60%
3.99

1.61%
1.36%
23.78%
4.00

1.75%
1.27%
29.60%
4.04

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A summary of our stock appreciation rights as of December 31, 2016, and changes during the year then ended, is presented 

below (in millions, except per share data):

Outstanding stock appreciation rights as of December 31, 2015

Granted

Exercised

Forfeited

Outstanding stock appreciation rights as of December 31, 2016

Exercisable stock appreciation rights as of December 31, 2016

Weighted-
Average
Exercise Price
per Share

Shares

1.3

$

0.2
(0.4)
—

1.1

0.7

$

$

72.54

156.94

47.34

—

98.35

72.17

The following table summarizes information about stock appreciation rights outstanding as of December 31, 2016 (in millions, 

except per share data and years):

Range of Exercise Prices
$34.06 to $51.40
$81.11 to $92.64
$124.97 to $156.94

Stock Appreciation Rights Outstanding

Stock Appreciation Rights Exercisable

Weighted-Average
Remaining Contractual
Term (in years)

Aggregate
Intrinsic
Value

Weighted-Average
Remaining Contractual
Life (in years)

Aggregate
Intrinsic
Value

Shares

Shares

0.3
0.4
0.4

2.44
4.54
6.55

$
$
$

34.3
25.2
4.3

0.3
0.3
0.1

2.44
4.44
5.93

$
$
$

34.3
21.0
1.4

As of December 31, 2016, we had $9.0 million of unrecognized compensation cost related to non-vested stock appreciation 
rights that is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 2.37 years. Our estimated forfeiture rate for stock 
appreciation rights was 13.1% as of December 31, 2016.  

     The total intrinsic value of stock appreciation rights exercised and the resulting tax deductions to realize tax benefits were as 
follows (in millions):

Intrinsic value of stock appreciation rights exercised
Realized tax benefits from tax deductions

Employee Stock Purchase Plan 

For the Years Ended December 31,
2014
2015
2016

$
$

36.9
14.1

$
$

27.3
10.4

$
$

27.3
10.4

Under the 2012 Employee Stock Purchase Plan (“ESPP”), all employees who meet certain service requirements are eligible 
to purchase our common stock through payroll deductions at the end of three month offering periods.  The purchase price for such 
shares is 95% of the fair market value of the stock on the last day of the offering period.  A maximum of 2.5 million shares is 
authorized for purchase until the ESPP plan termination date of May 10, 2022, unless terminated earlier at the discretion of the 
Board of Directors.  Employees purchased approximately 17,000 shares under the ESPP during the year ended December 31, 
2016.  Approximately 2.4 million shares remain available for purchase under the ESPP as of December 31, 2016.

15. Stock Repurchases:

Our Board of Directors has authorized a total of $2 billion  towards the repurchase of shares of our common stock (collectively 
referred to as the "Share Repurchase Plans"), including a $550 million share repurchase authorization in 2016. The Share Repurchase 
Plans authorize open market repurchase transactions and do not have a stated expiration date. As of December 31, 2016, $646.0 
million of shares may still be repurchased under the Share Repurchase Plans.

On February 10, 2016, the Company entered into a Fixed Dollar Accelerated Share Repurchase Transaction (the “First ASR 
Agreement”) with Merrill Lynch International (“Merrill Lynch”), acting through its agent, Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner and Smith 
Incorporated to effect an accelerated stock buyback of the Company’s common stock (the “Common Stock”).

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Under the First ASR Agreement, on February 10, 2016, the Company paid Merrill Lynch an initial purchase price of $200.0 
million, and Merrill Lynch delivered to the Company a total of 1.3 million shares of Common Stock, representing approximately 
75% of the shares expected to be purchased under the ASR Agreement. The First ASR Agreement was completed in the third 
quarter and Merrill Lynch delivered an additional 0.2 million shares of Common Stock to the Company.

On August 1, 2016, the Company entered into another Fixed Dollar ASR Agreement (the "Second ASR Agreement) with Wells 

Fargo to effect an accelerated stock buyback of Common Stock.

Under the Second ASR Agreement, on August 1, 2016, the Company paid Wells Fargo an initial purchase price of $100.0 
million, and Wells Fargo delivered to the Company a total of 0.5 million shares of Common Stock, representing approximately 
75% of the shares expected to be purchased under the Second ASR Agreement. The Second ASR Agreement was completed in 
the fourth quarter and Wells Fargo delivered an additional  0.2 million shares of Common Stock to the Company.

 We also repurchased 0.2 million  shares for $33.3 million and 0.3 million shares for $32.0 million for the years ended December 
31, 2016 and 2015, respectively, from employees who surrendered their shares to satisfy minimum tax withholding obligations 
upon the vesting of stock-based compensation awards.

16. Restructuring Charges:

We  record  restructuring  charges  associated  with  management-approved  restructuring  plans  to  reorganize  or  to  remove 
duplicative headcount and infrastructure within our businesses.  Restructuring charges include severance costs to eliminate a 
specified number of employees, infrastructure charges to vacate facilities and consolidate operations, contract cancellation costs 
and other related activities.  The timing of associated cash payments is dependent upon the type of restructuring charge and can 
extend over a multi-year period.  Restructuring charges are not included in our calculation of segment profit (loss), as more fully 
explained in Note 18.

Restructuring Activities in 2016

Information regarding the restructuring charges for all ongoing activities are presented in the table below (in millions):

Severance and related expense
Asset write-offs and accelerated depreciation
Lease termination
Other

Total

Incurred in 
2016

Incurred to
Date

Total
Expected to
be Incurred

$

$

(0.2) $
0.3
—
1.7
1.8

$

9.3
2.4
0.2
3.7
15.6

$

$

9.3
2.4
0.2
4.1
16.0

While restructuring charges are excluded from our calculation of segment profit (loss), the table below presents the restructuring 

charges associated with each segment (in millions):

Residential Heating & Cooling
Commercial Heating & Cooling
Refrigeration
Corporate & Other

Total

Incurred in 
2016

Incurred to 
Date

Total 
Expected to 
be Incurred

$

$

— $
0.2
(0.1)
1.7
1.8

$

0.9
1.1
11.9
1.7
15.6

$

$

0.9
1.1
11.9
2.1
16.0

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Restructuring accruals are included in Accrued expenses in the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheets.  The activity 

within the restructuring accruals is summarized in the tables below (in millions):

Description of Reserves:
Severance and related expense

Asset write-offs and accelerated depreciation

Equipment moves

Lease termination

Other

Total restructuring reserves

Description of Reserves:
Severance and related expense

Asset write-offs and accelerated depreciation

Equipment moves

Lease termination

Other

Total restructuring reserves

17. Earnings Per Share:

$

$

$

$

Balance as of 
December 31, 
2015

Charged to
Earnings

Cash
Utilization

Non-Cash
Utilization and
Other

Balance as of 
December 31, 
2016

0.7

$

—

—

0.2

—

0.9

1.5

0.1

—
—

—

$

$

(0.2) $
0.3

—

—

1.7

1.8

Charged to
Earnings

2.6

0.3

—
0.2

0.1

3.2

$

$

$

(0.5) $
(0.2)
—
(0.2)
(1.8)
(2.7) $

— $

(0.1)
—

—

0.1

— $

—

—

—

—

—

—

Cash
Utilization

Non-Cash
Utilization and
Other

Balance as of 
December 31, 
2015

(2.9) $
(0.2)
—
—
(0.1)
(3.2) $

(0.5) $
(0.2)
—
—

—
(0.7) $

0.7

—

—
0.2

—

0.9

1.6

$

Balance as of 
December 31, 
2014

Basic earnings per share are computed by dividing net income by the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding 
during the period.  Diluted earnings per share are computed by dividing net income by the sum of the weighted-average number 
of shares and the number of equivalent shares assumed outstanding, if dilutive, under our stock-based compensation plans.

The computations of basic and diluted earnings per share for Income from continuing operations were as follows (in millions, 

except per share data):

Net income
Add:  Loss from discontinued operations
Income from continuing operations

Weighted-average shares outstanding – basic
Add:  Potential effect of diluted securities attributable to stock-based payments
Weighted-average shares outstanding – diluted

Earnings per share - Basic:

Income from continuing operations
Loss from discontinued operations
Net income

Earnings per share - Diluted:

Income from continuing operations
Loss from discontinued operations
Net income

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For the Years Ended December 31,
2014
2015
2016

277.8
0.8
278.6

$

$

186.6
0.6
187.2

$

$

43.4
0.6
44.0

44.9
0.7
45.6

6.41
(0.02)
6.39

6.34
(0.02)
6.32

$

$

$

$

4.17
(0.01)
4.16

4.11
(0.02)
4.09

$

$

$

$

205.8
2.3
208.1

47.9
0.7
48.6

4.35
(0.05)
4.30

4.28
(0.05)
4.23

$

$

$

$

$

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The following stock appreciation rights were outstanding but not included in the diluted earnings per share calculation because 

the assumed exercise of such rights would have been anti-dilutive (in millions, except for per share data):

Weighted-average number of shares

Price ranges per share

18. Reportable Business Segments:

Description of Segments

For the Years Ended December 31,
2015

2014

2016

$

—

— $

—

0.3

— $81.11 - $92.64

We operate in three reportable business segments of the heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration (“HVACR”) 
industry.  Our segments are organized primarily by the nature of the products and services we provide.  The following table 
describes each segment:

Segment
Residential
Heating &
Cooling

Commercial
Heating &
Cooling

Refrigeration

Products or Services
Furnaces, air conditioners, heat pumps, packaged
heating and cooling systems, indoor air quality
equipment, comfort control products, replacement
parts and supplies

Unitary heating and air conditioning equipment,
applied systems, controls, installation and service
of commercial heating and cooling equipment,
variable refrigerant flow commercial products

Condensing units, unit coolers, fluid coolers, air-
cooled condensers, air handlers, process chillers,
controls, compressorized racks, supermarket
display cases and systems

Markets Served
Residential Replacement;
Residential New Construction

Geographic Areas
United States
Canada

Light Commercial

Light Commercial; 
Food Preservation; 
Non-Food/Industrial

United States
Canada
Europe

United States
Canada
Europe
Asia Pacific
South America

Segment Data

We use segment profit or loss as the primary measure of profitability to evaluate operating performance and to allocate capital 
resources.  We define segment profit or loss as a segment’s income or loss from continuing operations before income taxes included 
in the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Operations, excluding certain items.  The reconciliation below details the items 
excluded.

Our corporate costs include those costs related to corporate functions such as legal, internal audit, treasury, human resources, 
tax compliance and senior executive staff.  Corporate costs also include the long-term share-based incentive awards provided to 
employees throughout LII.  We recorded these share-based awards as Corporate costs because they are determined at the discretion 
of the Board of Directors and based on the historical practice of doing so for internal reporting purposes.

Any intercompany sales and associated profit (and any other intercompany items) are eliminated from segment results.  There 

were no significant intercompany eliminations included in the results presented in the table below.

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Net sales and segment profit (loss) by segment, along with a reconciliation of segment profit (loss) to Operating income, are 

shown below (in millions):

Net Sales (1) 
Residential Heating & Cooling
Commercial Heating & Cooling
Refrigeration

Segment Profit (Loss) (2) 
Residential Heating & Cooling
Commercial Heating & Cooling
Refrigeration
Corporate and other

Subtotal segment profit

Reconciliation to Operating income:
Special product quality adjustments
Items in Losses and other expenses, net that are excluded from segment profit (loss) (2)
Restructuring charges
Pension settlement
Goodwill impairment
Asset impairment
One time inventory write down
Operating income

For the Years Ended December 31,

2016

2015

2014

$ 2,000.8
917.9
722.9
$ 3,641.6

$ 1,866.9
887.2
713.3
$ 3,467.4

$ 1,736.5
878.5
752.4
$ 3,367.4

$

$

348.8
149.3
68.9
(97.4)
469.6

(0.4)
7.4
1.8
31.4
—
—
—
429.4

$

$

278.4
130.4
52.9
(84.1)
377.6

(2.2)
15.6
3.2
—
5.5
44.5
5.6
305.4

$

$

235.8
124.0
55.4
(74.3)
340.9

(1.4)
4.7
1.9
—
—
—
1.0
334.7

(1) On a consolidated basis, no revenue from transactions with a single customer were 10% or greater of our consolidated net 

sales for any of the periods presented.

(2) The Company defines segment profit and loss as a segment's operating income included in the accompanying Consolidated 

Statements of Operations, excluding:
•  Special product quality adjustments;
•  The following items in Losses and other expenses, net: 

Net change in unrealized gains and/or losses on unsettled futures contracts, 
Special legal contingency charges, 
Asbestos-related litigation, 
Environmental liabilities, 
Contractor tax payments, 
Acquisition costs, and
Other items, net;

•  Restructuring charges;
•  Goodwill and asset impairments;
•  Pension settlement ; and
•  One time inventory write down.

The assets in the Corporate and other segment primarily consist of cash, short-term investments and deferred tax assets.  Assets 

recorded in the operating segments represent those assets directly associated with those segments.  

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Total assets by segment are shown below (in millions):  

Total Assets:

Residential Heating & Cooling
Commercial Heating & Cooling
Refrigeration
Corporate and other
Total assets

Total capital expenditures by segment are shown below (in millions):

Capital Expenditures:

Residential Heating & Cooling
Commercial Heating & Cooling
Refrigeration
Corporate and other

Total capital expenditures (1)

As of December 31,
2015

2014

2016

673.4
385.8
442.8
258.3
1,760.3

$

$

628.3
363.6
444.9
240.6
1,677.4

$

$

632.3
353.4
551.5
227.1
1,764.3

For the Years Ended December 31,
2014
2015
2016

36.7
11.5
12.1
24.0
84.3

$

$

28.1
8.6
11.4
21.8
69.9

$

$

39.4
14.1
15.8
19.1
88.4

$

$

$

$

(1) Includes amounts recorded under capital leases. There were no significant new capital leases in 2016, 2015 or 2014. 

Depreciation and amortization expenses by segment are shown below (in millions):

Depreciation and Amortization:

Residential Heating & Cooling
Commercial Heating & Cooling
Refrigeration
Corporate and other

Total depreciation and amortization

The equity method investments are shown below (in millions):

Income from Equity Method Investments:
Refrigeration
Residential

Total income from equity method investments

For the Years Ended December 31,
2014
2015
2016

21.0
9.8
9.7
17.6
58.1

$

$

20.7
9.7
15.5
16.9
62.8

$

$

20.7
9.3
16.3
14.5
60.8

For the Years Ended December 31,
2014
2015
2016

4.0
14.4
18.4

$

$

2.8
10.6
13.4

$

$

2.5
11.3
13.8

$

$

$

$

77

Geographic Information

Net sales for each major geographic area in which we operate are shown below (in millions):

Net Sales to External Customers by Point of Shipment:

United States
Canada
International

Total net sales to external customers

For the Years Ended December 31,

2016

2015

2014

$

$

2,966.8
218.8
456.0
3,641.6

$

$

2,793.4
217.7
456.3
3,467.4

$

$

2,576.4
236.3
554.7
3,367.4

         Property, plant and equipment, net for each major geographic area in which we operate, based on the domicile of our 
operations, are shown below (in millions):

Property, Plant and Equipment, net:

United States
Mexico
Canada
International

Total Property, plant and equipment, net

19. Fair Value Measurements:

As of December 31,
2015

2014

2016

$

$

237.6
69.4
1.4
53.0
361.4

$

$

224.8
60.0
1.2
53.6
339.6

$

$

243.4
52.4
0.6
62.2
358.6

Fair value is the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between 
market participants at the measurement date.  Fair value is based upon the transparency of inputs to the valuation of an asset or 
liability as  of  the measurement date  and  requires consideration  of  our  creditworthiness when  valuing certain  liabilities.   Our 
framework for measuring fair value is based on the following three-level hierarchy for fair value measurements:

Level 1 -   Quoted prices for identical instruments in active markets at the measurement date.

Level 2 -   Quoted prices for similar instruments in active markets; quoted prices for identical or similar instruments in 
markets that are not active; and model-derived valuations in which all significant inputs and significant value 
drivers are observable in active markets at the measurement date and for the anticipated term of the instrument.

Level 3 -   Valuations derived from valuation techniques in which one or more significant inputs or significant value drivers 
are  unobservable  inputs  that  reflect  the  reporting  entity's  own  assumptions  about  the  assumptions  market 
participants would use in pricing the asset or liability developed based on the best information available in the 
circumstances.

Where available, the fair values were based upon quoted prices in active markets. However, if quoted prices were not available, 
then the fair values were based upon quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities or independently sourced market parameters, 
such as credit default swap spreads, yield curves, reported trades, broker/dealer quotes, interest rates and benchmark securities. 
For  assets  and  liabilities  without  observable  market  activity,  if  any,  the  fair  values  were  based  upon  discounted  cash  flow 
methodologies incorporating assumptions that, in our judgment, reflect the assumptions a marketplace participant would use.  
Valuation adjustments to reflect either party's creditworthiness and ability to pay were incorporated into our valuations, where 
appropriate, as of December 31, 2016 and 2015, the measurement dates.  The methodologies used to determine the fair value of 
our financial assets and liabilities as of December 31, 2016 were the same as those used as of December 31, 2015.

Fair values are estimates and are not necessarily indicative of amounts for which we could settle such instruments currently 

nor indicative of our intent or ability to dispose of or liquidate them.  

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Assets and Liabilities Carried at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis

Derivatives

Derivatives, classified as Level 2, were primarily valued using estimated future cash flows based on observed prices from 
exchange-traded derivatives.  We also considered the counterparty's creditworthiness, or our own creditworthiness, as appropriate.  
Adjustments were recorded to reflect the risk of credit default, but they were insignificant to the overall value of the derivatives.  
Refer to Note 8 for more information related to our derivative instruments.

Marketable Equity Securities

The following table presents the fair values of an investment in marketable equity securities, related to publicly traded stock 

of a non-U.S. company, recorded in Other assets, net in the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheets (in millions):

Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1):

Investment in marketable equity securities

Other Fair Value Disclosures 

As of December 31,

2016

2015

$

4.4

$

6.5

The carrying amounts of Cash and cash equivalents, Accounts and notes receivable, net, Accounts payable, Other current 
liabilities, and Short-term debt approximate fair value due to the short maturities of these instruments.  The carrying amount of 
our Domestic Credit Facility in Long-term debt also approximates fair value due to its variable-rate characteristics.  

The fair value of our senior unsecured notes in Long-term debt was based on the amount of future cash flows using current 
market rates for debt instruments of similar maturities and credit risk.  The following table presents the fair value for our senior 
unsecured notes in Long-term debt (in millions):

Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Similar Instruments (Level 2):

Senior unsecured notes

$

499.3

$

207.3

20.  Selected Quarterly Financial Information (unaudited):

The  following  tables  provide  information  on  Net  sales,  Gross  profit,  Net  income,  Earnings  per  share  and  Cash  dividends 

declared per share by quarter (in millions, except per share data):

As of December 31,

2016

2015

First Quarter
Second Quarter
Third Quarter
Fourth Quarter

$

2016

715.2
1,019.2
1,010.0
897.3

Net Sales (1)

Gross Profit (1)

2015

2016

2015

Net Income (Loss) (1)
2015
2016

$

$

685.8
992.5
955.0
834.1

$

183.6
315.0
310.3
267.6

$

163.0
283.4
273.4
227.6

$

24.9
110.7
101.7
40.4

13.9
81.2
80.3
11.2

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First Quarter
Second Quarter
Third Quarter
Fourth Quarter

Basic Earnings (Loss) 
per Share (2)

Diluted Earnings (Loss) 
per Share (2)

Cash Dividends per
Common Share

2016

2015

2016

2015

2016

2015

$

$

0.57
2.54
2.35
0.94

$

0.31
1.80
1.78
0.25

$

0.56
2.51
2.33
0.93

$

0.31
1.78
1.76
0.25

$

0.36
0.43
0.43
0.43

0.30
0.36
0.36
0.36

(1)  The sum of the quarterly results for each of the four quarters may not equal the full year results due to rounding.
(2)  EPS for each quarter is computed using the weighted-average number of shares outstanding during that quarter, while 
EPS for the fiscal year is computed using the weighted-average number of shares outstanding during the year. Thus, the 
sum of the EPS for each of the four quarters may not equal the EPS for the fiscal year.

Summary of 2016 Quarterly Results

The following unusual or infrequent pre-tax items were included in the 2016 quarterly results:

1st Quarter.  No significant unusual or infrequent items.

2nd Quarter.  No significant unusual or infrequent items.

3rd Quarter.  No significant unusual or infrequent items.

4th Quarter. As part of our ongoing strategy to de-risk our pension plan obligations, we completed a one-time, lump sum 
pension buyout in the fourth quarter of 2016 for certain vested participants. As a result of the pension buy-out, we recorded a 
pension settlement charge of $31 million in the fourth quarter.

Summary of 2015 Quarterly Results

The following unusual or infrequent pre-tax items were included in the 2015 quarterly results:

1st Quarter.  No significant unusual or infrequent items.

2nd Quarter.  No significant unusual or infrequent items.

3rd Quarter.   No significant unusual or infrequent items.

4th Quarter.  We recorded goodwill impairment and asset impairment charges of $5.5 million  and $44.5 million, respectively,  
to our North American supermarket display case business. Refer to Notes 4 and 5 for more information related to our impairment 
charges.

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21. Losses and Other Expenses, net:

Losses and other expenses, net in our Consolidated Statements of Operations were as follows (in millions):

For the Years Ended December 31,
2014
2015

2016

Realized losses on settled futures contracts

$

1.1

$

Foreign currency exchange losses
Losses (gains) on disposal of fixed assets
Net change in unrealized losses (gains) on unsettled futures contracts
Asbestos-related litigation
Acquisition expenses
Special legal contingency charges
Environmental liabilities
Contractor tax payments
Other items, net

Losses and other expenses, net

$

22. Supplemental Information:

2.2
0.5
(3.6)
6.3
0.4
1.9
1.9
0.6
—
11.3

$

1.9

3.6
0.6
0.6
3.0
1.0
7.4
1.0
2.6
—
21.7

$

$

0.8

1.6
(0.3)
0.6
0.9
—
0.9
2.0
—
0.3
6.8

Below is information about expenses included in our Consolidated Statements of Operations (in millions):

Research and development
Advertising, promotions and marketing (1)
Cooperative advertising expenditures (2)
Rent expense

For the Years Ended December 31,
2014
2015

2016

$

$

64.6
41.0
14.7
57.9

$

62.3
42.5
13.7
53.5

60.7
41.9
13.1
50.5

(1) Cooperative advertising expenditures were not included in these amounts.
(2) Cooperative advertising expenditures were included in Selling, general and administrative expenses in the Consolidated 

Statements of Operations.

Interest Expense, net

The components of Interest expense, net in our Consolidated Statements of Operations were as follows (in millions):

Interest expense, net of capitalized interest
Interest income

Interest expense, net

For the Years Ended December 31,

2016

2015

2014

$

$

28.1
1.1
27.0

$

$

25.2
1.6
23.6

$

$

18.9
1.7
17.2

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23. Condensed Consolidating Financial Statements:

The Company’s senior unsecured notes are unconditionally guaranteed by certain of the Company’s subsidiaries (the “Guarantor
 Subsidiaries”) and are not secured by our other subsidiaries (the “Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries”). The Guarantor Subsidiaries are 
100% owned, all guarantees are full and unconditional, and all guarantees are joint and several. As a result of the guarantee 
arrangements, we are required to present condensed consolidating financial statements.  

The condensed consolidating financial statements reflect the investments in subsidiaries of the Company using the equity 
method of accounting.  The principal elimination entries eliminate investments in subsidiaries and intercompany balances and 
transactions.

Condensed consolidating financial statements of the Company, its Guarantor Subsidiaries and Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries as 
of December 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015 and for the years ended December 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014 are shown on the 
following pages.

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Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheets
As of December 31, 2016
(In millions)

Guarantor
Subsidiaries

Non-
Guarantor
Subsidiaries

Eliminations

Consolidated

Parent
ASSETS

$

1.2

$

$

31.9

$

— $

17.1

30.6

314.7

48.8

411.2

237.6

134.9

524.7

113.5

40.0

375.2

—

—

12.8

14.0

—

—

1,166.9

6.8

3.6
(382.4)
808.9

$

439.2

108.9

67.5

647.5

123.8

60.2
(0.5)
31.1

19.0

80.4

—
(5.1)
(61.7)
(66.8)
—

—
(1,691.1)
(14.7)
(1.4)
(73.2)
(1,847.2) $

Current Assets:

Cash and cash equivalents

Accounts and notes receivable, net

Inventories, net

Other assets

Total current assets

Property, plant and equipment, net

Goodwill

Investment in subsidiaries

Deferred income taxes

Other assets, net

Intercompany receivables (payables), net

Total assets

Current liabilities:

Short-term debt

$

1,837.1

$

961.5

$

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

$

— $

— $

52.4

$

— $

Current maturities of long-term debt

Accounts payable

Accrued expenses

Income taxes payable

Total current liabilities

Long-term debt

Post-retirement benefits, other than pensions

Pensions

Other liabilities

Total liabilities

Commitments and contingencies

Total stockholders' equity

199.3

18.5

6.3
(54.0)
170.1

600.9

—

—

—

771.0

0.4

248.5

206.3

89.8

545.0

14.5

2.8

75.5

119.1

756.9

0.4

94.2

53.3

52.5

252.8

0.3

—

12.0

11.1

276.2

37.9

1,080.2

685.3

Total liabilities and stockholders' equity

$

808.9

$

1,837.1

$

961.5

$

83

50.2

469.8

418.5

67.4

1,005.9

361.4

195.1

—

136.7

61.2

—

1,760.3

52.4

200.1

361.2

265.9

9.0

888.6

615.7

2.8

87.5

127.7

1,722.3

—

—

—
(79.3)
(79.3)
—

—

—
(2.5)
(81.8)

(1,765.4)
(1,847.2) $

38.0

1,760.3

Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheets
As of December 31, 2015
(In millions)

Guarantor
Subsidiaries

Non-
Guarantor
Subsidiaries

Eliminations

Consolidated

Parent
ASSETS

38.9

422.8

418.8

57.7

938.2

339.6

195.1

—

145.7

58.8

—

1,677.4

204.1

31.0

320.1

242.6

26.0

823.8

506.0

4.1

120.8

121.1

1,575.8

—

—

—
(75.5)
(75.5)
—

—

—
(4.2)
(79.7)

(1,216.8)
(1,296.5) $

101.6

1,677.4

Current Assets:

Cash and cash equivalents

Accounts and notes receivable, net

Inventories, net

Other assets

Total current assets

Property, plant and equipment, net

Goodwill

Investment in subsidiaries

Deferred income taxes

Other assets, net

Intercompany receivables (payables), net

Total assets

Current liabilities:

Short-term debt

$

0.5

$

7.8

$

30.6

$

— $

—

—

3.3

3.8

—

—

879.0

5.4

1.5
(278.6)
611.1

$

25.9

324.3

46.9

404.9

261.8

134.9

337.6

126.6

38.2

253.3

396.9

98.9

67.4

593.8

77.8

60.2
(0.6)
28.4

20.6

25.3

$

1,557.3

$

805.5

$

—
(4.4)
(59.9)
(64.3)
—

—
(1,216.0)
(14.7)
(1.5)
—
(1,296.5) $

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

$

— $

— $

204.1

$

— $

Current maturities of long-term debt

Accounts payable

Accrued expenses

Income taxes payable

Total current liabilities

Long-term debt

Post-retirement benefits, other than pensions

Pensions

Other liabilities

Total liabilities

Commitments and contingencies

Total stockholders' equity

29.8

16.1

15.8
(43.0)
18.7

490.4

—

—

0.4

509.5

0.8

237.9

176.7

106.6

522.0

15.1

4.1

111.9

114.4

767.5

0.4

66.1

50.1

37.9

358.6

0.5

—

8.9

10.5

378.5

101.6

789.8

427.0

Total liabilities and stockholders' equity

$

611.1

$

1,557.3

$

805.5

$

84

 
 
Condensed Consolidating Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income
For the Year Ended December 31, 2016
(In millions)

Parent

Guarantor
Subsidiaries

Non-
Guarantor
Subsidiaries

Eliminations

Consolidated

$

— $

3,117.6

$

728.0

$

Net Sales

Cost of goods sold

Gross profit

Operating expenses:

Selling, general and administrative expenses

Losses and other expenses, net

Restructuring charges

Goodwill impairment

Asset impairment

Pension settlement

Income from equity method investments

Operational income

Interest expense, net

Other expense, net

Income from continuing operations before
income taxes

Provision for income taxes

            Income from continuing operations

Loss from discontinued operations

Net income

Other comprehensive income (loss)

Comprehensive Income

$

$

$

(204.0) $
(203.2)
(0.8)

3,641.6

2,565.1

1,076.5

—
(0.2)
—

—

—

—

329.1
(329.7)
—

—

(329.7)
(0.2)
(329.5)
—
(329.5) $
$
1.3
(328.2) $

621.0

11.3

1.8

—

—

31.4
(18.4)
429.4

27.0
(0.3)

402.7

124.1

278.6
(0.8)
277.8

9.6

287.4

—

—

—
(3.3)
—

—

—

—
(292.4)
295.7

24.4

—

271.3
(6.5)
277.8

—

277.8

14.0

291.8

$

$

$

2,203.8

913.8

524.3

9.7

1.9

—

—

30.5
(40.7)
388.1
(2.2)
—

390.3

108.2

282.1

—

282.1

8.5

290.6

564.5

163.5

96.7

5.1
(0.1)
—

—

0.9
(14.4)
75.3

4.8
(0.3)

70.8

22.6

48.2
(0.8)
47.4
$
(14.2) $
$
33.2

$

$

$

85

 
Condensed Consolidating Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income
For the Year Ended December 31, 2015
(In millions)

Parent

Guarantor
Subsidiaries

Non-
Guarantor
Subsidiaries

Eliminations

Consolidated

$

— $

2,950.6

$

701.8

$

Net sales

Cost of goods sold

Gross profit

Operating expenses:

Selling, general and administrative expenses

Losses (gains) and other expenses, net

Restructuring charges

Goodwill Impairment

Asset Impairment

Pension settlement

(Income) loss from equity method investments
Operational income

Interest expense, net

Other expense, net

Income from continuing operations before
income taxes

Provision for income taxes

Income from continuing operations

Loss from discontinued operations

Net income

Other comprehensive income (loss)

Comprehensive income

$

$

$

(185.0) $
(187.3)
2.3

3,467.4

2,520.0

947.4

—
(0.2)
—

—

—

—

204.8
(202.3)
—

—

(202.3)
1.0
(203.3)
—
(203.3) $
(4.0) $
(207.3) $

580.5

21.7

3.2

5.5

44.5

—
(13.4)
305.4

23.6
(0.8)

282.6

95.4

187.2
(0.6)
186.6
(51.2)
135.4

—

—

—

0.7

—

—

—

—
(201.8)
201.1

22.4

—

178.7
(7.8)
186.5

—

2,150.9

799.7

485.6

13.7
(0.5)
5.5

44.5

—
(5.9)
256.8
(2.0)
—

258.8

87.9

170.9

—

186.5

$
(3.5) $
$

183.0

170.9

$
(3.3) $
$

167.6

556.4

145.4

94.9

7.5

3.7

—

—

—
(10.5)
49.8

3.2
(0.8)

47.4

14.3

33.1
(0.6)
32.5
$
(40.4) $
(7.9) $

86

 
Condensed Consolidating Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income
For the Year Ended December 31, 2014
(In millions)

Parent

Guarantor
Subsidiaries

Non-
Guarantor
Subsidiaries

Eliminations

Consolidated

Net Sales

Cost of goods sold

Gross profit

Operating expenses:

Selling, general and administrative expenses

Losses and other expenses, net

Restructuring charges

Goodwill impairment

Asset impairment

Pension settlement

Income from equity method investments

Operational income

Interest expense, net

Other expense, net

Income from continuing operations before
income taxes

Provision for income taxes

Income from continuing operations

Loss from discontinued operations

Net income

Other comprehensive income (loss)

Comprehensive Income

$

— $

2,775.7

$

818.0

$

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—
(216.4)
216.4

16.0

—

200.4
(5.6)
206.0

—

$

$

$

206.0

$
(4.1) $
$

201.9

2,057.8

717.9

628.3

189.7

454.5

119.2

3.2

0.4

—

—

—
(25.4)
285.2
(3.0)
—

288.2

91.7

196.5

—

196.5
$
(51.2) $
$
145.3

3.6

1.5

—

—

—
(11.3)
76.7

4.2
(0.1)

72.6

24.9

47.7
(2.3)
45.4
$
(34.8) $
$
10.6

(226.3) $
(222.0)
(4.3)

3,367.4

2,464.1

903.3

—

—

—

—

—

—

239.3
(243.6)
—

—

(243.6)
(1.5)
(242.1)
—
(242.1) $
(2.3) $
(244.4) $

573.7

6.8

1.9

—

—

—
(13.8)
334.7

17.2
(0.1)

317.6

109.5

208.1
(2.3)
205.8
(92.4)
113.4

87

 
Cash flows from operating activities:

Cash flows from investing activities:

Proceeds from the disposal of property, plant and
equipment

Purchases of property, plant and equipment

Net cash used in investing activities

Cash flows from financing activities:

Short-term borrowings, net

Asset securitization borrowings

Asset securitization payments

Long-term debt borrowings
Borrowings from credit facility

Long-term debt payments

Payments on credit facility

Payments of deferred financing costs

Proceeds from employee stock purchases

Repurchases of common stock to satisfy employee
withholding tax obligations

Repurchases of common stock

Excess tax benefits related to share-based payments

Intercompany debt

Intercompany financing activity

Cash dividends paid

Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities

Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents

Effect of exchange rates on cash and cash equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of year

Cash and cash equivalents, end of year

$

Condensed Consolidating Statements of Cash Flows
For the Year Ended December 31, 2016
(In millions)

Parent

Guarantor
Subsidiaries

Non-
Guarantor
Subsidiaries

Eliminations

Consolidated

$

(1.6) $

218.5

$

137.6

$

— $

354.5

—
(71.5)
(71.5)

—

—

—

—
—
(0.9)
—

—

—

—

—

—
(65.8)
(71.0)
—
(137.7)
9.3

—

7.8

0.2
(12.8)
(12.6)

(2.4)
145.0
(295.0)
—
—
(0.4)
—

—

—

—

—

—

35.8
(2.8)
—
(119.8)
5.2
(3.9)
30.6

—

—

—

—

—

—

—
—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

0.2
(84.3)
(84.1)

(2.4)
145.0
(295.0)
350.0
2,336.5
(58.8)
(2,346.0)
(4.2)
2.6

(33.3)
(300.0)
19.4

—

—
(69.0)
(255.2)
15.2
(3.9)
38.9

$

17.1

$

31.9

$

— $

50.2

—

—

—

—

—

—

350.0
2,336.5
(57.5)
(2,346.0)
(4.2)
2.6

(33.3)
(300.0)
19.4

30.0

73.8
(69.0)
2.3

0.7

—

0.5

1.2

88

 
Cash flows from operating activities:

Cash flows from investing activities:

Proceeds from the disposal of property, plant and
equipment

Purchases of property, plant and equipment

Net cash used in investing activities

Cash flows from financing activities:

Short-term borrowings, net

Asset securitization borrowings

Asset securitization payments

Long-term debt borrowings
Borrowings from credit facility

Long-term debt payments

Payments on credit facility

Payments of deferred financing costs

Proceeds from employee stock purchases

Repurchases of common stock to satisfy employee
withholding tax obligations
Repurchases of common stock

Excess tax benefits related to share-based payments

Intercompany debt

Intercompany financing activity

Cash dividends paid

Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities

Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents

Effect of exchange rates on cash and cash equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of year

Cash and cash equivalents, end of year

$

Condensed Consolidating Statements of Cash Flows
For the Year Ended December 31, 2015
(In millions)

Parent

Guarantor
Subsidiaries

Non-
Guarantor
Subsidiaries

Eliminations

Consolidated

$

226.9

$

49.3

$

55.0

$

— $

331.2

0.1
(60.2)
(60.1)

—

—

—

—
—
(1.2)
—

—

—

—

—

—

7.1

1.2

—

7.1
(3.7)
—

11.5

—
(9.7)
(9.7)

(1.7)
40.0
(60.0)
—
—
(0.3)
—

—

—

—

—

—

2.3
(8.7)
—
(28.4)
16.9
(11.3)
25.0

—

—

—

—

—

—

—
—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

0.1
(69.9)
(69.8)

(1.7)
40.0
(60.0)
—
1,671.0
(24.0)
(1,807.5)
—

2.4

(32.0)
—

22.4

—

—
(59.3)
(248.7)
12.7
(11.3)
37.5

$

7.8

$

30.6

$

— $

38.9

—

—

—

—

—

—

—
1,671.0
(22.5)
(1,807.5)
—

2.4

(32.0)
—

22.4
(9.4)
7.5
(59.3)
(227.4)
(0.5)
—

1.0

0.5

89

 
Condensed Consolidating Statements of Cash Flows
For the Year Ended December 31, 2014
(In millions)

Parent

Guarantor
Subsidiaries

Non-
Guarantor
Subsidiaries

Eliminations

Consolidated

$

328.8

$

(97.2) $

(46.8) $

— $

184.8

1.0
(70.5)
(69.5)

—

—

—

—
—
(1.9)
—

—

—

—

—

—

4.7

164.9

—

167.7

1.0

—

10.5

11.5

0.1
(17.9)
(17.8)

1.5

100.0
(40.0)
—
—
(0.4)
—

—

—

—

—

—
(4.6)
15.2

—

71.7

7.1
(8.5)
26.4

—

—

—

—

—

—

—
—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

$

25.0

$

— $

1.1
(88.4)
(87.3)

1.5

100.0
(40.0)
300.0
2,073.5
(2.3)
(1,908.5)
(2.2)
2.0

(22.4)
(550.3)
11.8

—

—
(52.6)
(89.5)
8.0
(8.5)
38.0

37.5

Cash flows from operating activities:

Cash flows from investing activities:

Proceeds from the disposal of property, plant and
equipment

Purchases of property, plant and equipment

Net cash used in investing activities

Cash flows from financing activities:

Short-term borrowings, net

Asset securitization borrowings

Asset securitization payments

Long-term debt borrowings

Borrowings from revolving credit facility

Long-term debt payments

Payments on revolving credit facility

Payments of deferred financing costs

Proceeds from employee stock purchases

Repurchases of common stock to satisfy employee
withholding tax obligations

Repurchases of common stock

Excess tax benefits related to share-based payments

Intercompany debt

Intercompany financing activity

Cash dividends paid

Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities

Decrease in cash and cash equivalents

Effect of exchange rates on cash and cash equivalents

—

—

—

—

—

—

300.0
2,073.5

—
(1,908.5)
(2.2)
2.0

(22.4)
(550.3)
11.8
(0.1)
(180.1)
(52.6)
(328.9)
(0.1)
—

Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of year

Cash and cash equivalents, end of year

1.1

1.0

$

$

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Item 9.  Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure

None.

Item 9A.  Controls and Procedures 

Disclosure Controls and Procedures

     As required by Rule 13a-15 under the Exchange Act, we carried out an evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation 
of our current management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of our disclosure 
controls and procedures as of the end of the period covered by this report.  There are inherent limitations to the effectiveness of 
any system of disclosure controls and procedures, including the possibility of human error and circumvention or overriding of the 
controls and procedures. Accordingly, even effective disclosure controls and procedures can only provide reasonable assurance 
of achieving their control objectives. Based on that evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have 
concluded that, as of December 31, 2016, our disclosure controls and procedures were effective to provide reasonable assurance 
that information required to be disclosed by us in the reports we file or submit under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, 
summarized  and  reported,  within  the  time  periods  specified  in  the  applicable  rules  and  forms,  and  that  such  information  is 
accumulated and communicated to management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, to allow 
timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

Management's Annual Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting 

See  “Management's  Report  on  Internal  Control  Over  Financial  Reporting”  included  in  Item  8  “Financial  Statements  and 

Supplementary Data.”  

Attestation Report of the Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm 

See “Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm” included in Item 8 “Financial Statements and Supplementary 

Data.”  

Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting 

There were no changes during the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2016 in our internal control over financial reporting that 

have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting. 

Item 9B.  Other Information

None.

Item 10.  Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance

PART III

The information in the sections of our 2017 Proxy Statement captioned “Proposal 1: Election of Directors, “Section 16(a) 
Beneficial Ownership Reporting Compliance,” and “Corporate Governance” is incorporated in this Item 10 by reference.  Part I, 
Item 1 “Business - Executive Officers of the Company” of this Annual Report on Form 10-K identifies our executive officers and 
is incorporated in this Item 10 by reference.

Item 11.  Executive Compensation

The  sections  of  our  2017  Proxy  Statement  captioned  “Executive  Compensation,”  “Director  Compensation,”  “Corporate 
Governance - Compensation and Human Resources Committee” and “Certain Relationships and Related Party Transactions - 
Compensation Committee Interlocks and Insider Participation” are incorporated in this Item 11 by reference.

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Item 12.  Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters

The sections of our 2017 Proxy Statement captioned “Equity Compensation Plan Information” and “Ownership of Common 
Stock” are incorporated in this Item 12 by reference.  Also, refer to Note 14 in the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements 
for additional information about our equity compensation plans.

Item 13.  Certain Relationships and Related Transactions and Director Independence

The sections of our 2017 Proxy Statement captioned “Corporate Governance - Director Independence and - Board Committees” 

and “Certain Relationships and Related Party Transactions” are incorporated in this Item 13 by reference.

Item 14.  Principal Accounting Fees and Services

The section of our 2017 Proxy Statement captioned “Proposal 2:   Ratification of the Appointment of KPMG LLP as our 

Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm for the 2017 Fiscal year” is incorporated in this Item 14 by reference.

PART IV

Item 15.  Exhibits and Financial Statement Schedules

Financial Statements

The following financial statements are included in Part II, Item 8 of the Annual Report on Form 10-K:

•  Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
•  Consolidated Balance Sheets as of December 31, 2016 and 2015
•  Consolidated Statements of Operations for the Years Ended December 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014
•  Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income for the Years Ended December 31, 2016, 2015  and 2014
•  Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity for the Years Ended December 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014
•  Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Years Ended December 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014
•  Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements for the Years Ended December 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014

Financial Statement Schedules

The financial statement schedule included in this Annual Report on Form 10-K is Schedule II - Valuation and Qualifying 
Accounts and Reserves for the Years Ended December 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014 (see Schedule II immediately following the 
signature page of this Annual Report on Form 10-K).

Financial  statement  schedules  not  included  in  this Annual  Report  on  Form  10-K  have  been  omitted  because  they  are  not 

applicable or the required information is shown in the Consolidated Financial Statements or Notes thereto.

Exhibits

A list of the exhibits required to be filed or furnished as part of this Annual Report on Form 10-K is set forth in the Index to 

Exhibits, which immediately precedes such exhibits, and is incorporated herein by reference.

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SIGNATURES

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.

   February 20, 2017 

LENNOX INTERNATIONAL INC. 

By:  /s/ Todd M. Bluedorn                        
Todd M. Bluedorn
Chief Executive 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 in the capacities and on the dates indicated.

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          SIGNATURE

                         TITLE

DATE

/s/ TODD M. BLUEDORN

Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board of Directors February 20, 2017

Todd M. Bluedorn

(Principal Executive Officer)

/s/ JOSEPH W. REITMEIER
Joseph W. Reitmeier

Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
(Principal Financial Officer)

/s/ ROY A. RUMBOUGH
Roy A. Rumbough

Vice President, Controller and Chief Accounting Officer
(Principal Accounting Officer)

/s/ TODD J. TESKE
Todd J. Teske

/s/ JANET K. COOPER
Janet K. Cooper

/s/ JOHN E. MAJOR
John E. Major

/s/ JOHN W. NORRIS, III
John W. Norris, III

/s/ KAREN H. QUINTOS
Karen. H. Quintos

/s/ KIM K.W. RUCKER
Kim K.W. Rucker

/s/ MAX H. MITCHELL
Max H. Mitchell

/s/ PAUL W. SCHMIDT
Paul W. Schmidt

/s/ TERRY D. STINSON
Terry D. Stinson

/s/ GREGORY T. SWIENTON
Gregory T. Swienton

Lead Director

Director

Director

Director

Director

Director

Director

Director

Director

Director

February 20, 2017

February 20, 2017

February 20, 2017

February 20, 2017

February 17, 2017

February 20, 2017

February 20, 2017

February 19, 2017

February 20, 2017

February 20, 2017

February 20, 2017

February 20, 2017

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LENNOX INTERNATIONAL INC.

SCHEDULE II - VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS AND RESERVES

For the Years Ended December 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014

(In millions)

Balance at
beginning
of year

Additions
charged to
cost and
expenses

Write-offs

Recoveries

Other

Balance at
end of year

2014:

Allowance for doubtful accounts $

2015:

Allowance for doubtful accounts $

2016

Allowance for doubtful accounts $

9.8

7.9

6.3

$

$

$

2.6

2.8

2.4

$

$

$

(4.6) $

(4.9) $

(2.7) $

1.1

1.1

0.9

$

$

$

(1.0) $

(0.6) $

(0.2) $

7.9

6.3

6.7

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INDEX TO EXHIBITS

3.1

3.2

4.1

4.2

4.3

4.4

4.5

4.6

4.7

4.8

4.9

10.1

10.2

10.3

Restated Certificate of Incorporation of Lennox International Inc. (“LII”) (filed as Exhibit 3.1 to LII’s Registration
Statement on Form S-1 (Registration Statement No. 333-75725) filed on April 6, 1999 and incorporated herein by
reference).

Amended and Restated Bylaws of LII (filed as Exhibit 3.1 to LII’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on December
16, 2013 and incorporated herein by reference).

Specimen Stock Certificate for the Common Stock, par value $.01 per share, of LII (filed as Exhibit 4.1 to LII’s
Amendment to Registration Statement on Form S-1/A (Registration No. 333-75725) filed on June 16, 1999 and
incorporated herein by reference).

Indenture, dated as of May 3, 2010, between LII and U.S. Bank National Association, as trustee (filed as Exhibit 4.3
to LII’s Post-Effective Amendment No. 1 to Registration Statement on S-3 (Registration No. 333-155796) filed on
May 3, 2010, and incorporated herein by reference).

Form of First Supplemental Indenture among LII, the guarantors party thereto and U.S. Bank National Association,
as trustee (filed as Exhibit 4.11 to LII’s Post-Effective Amendment No. 1 to Registration Statement on S-3
(Registration No. 333-155796) filed on May 3, 2010, and incorporated herein by reference).

Second Supplemental Indenture dated as of March 28, 2011, among Heatcraft Inc., a Mississippi corporation,
Heatcraft Refrigeration Products LLC, a Delaware limited liability company and Advanced Distributor Products
LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (the “Guarantors”), LII, and each other then existing Guarantor under
the Indenture dated as of May 3, 2010, and U.S. Bank National Association as Trustee (filed as Exhibit 4.4 to LII’s
Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed on April 26, 2011, and incorporated herein by reference).

Fourth Supplemental Indenture, dated as of December 10, 2013 among Lennox National Account Services LLC,
LGL Australia (US) Inc., Lennox International Inc., each other existing Guarantor under the Indenture, dated as of
May 3, 2010, as subsequently supplemented, and U.S. Bank National Association (filed as Exhibit 4.5 to LII's
Current Report on Form 10-K filed on February 13, 2014 and incorporated herein by reference).

Fifth Supplemental Indenture, dated as of August 30, 2016, among LGL Europe Holding Co., each other existing
Guarantor under the Indenture, dated as of May 3, 2010, as subsequently supplemented, and US Bank National
Association (filed as Exhibit 4.6 to LII’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed on October 17, 2016, and
incorporated by reference).

Sixth Supplemental Indenture, dated as of November 3, 2016, among LII, each other existing Guarantor under the 
Indenture, dated as of May 3, 2010, as subsequently supplemented, and US Bank National Association, as trustee 
(filed as Exhibit 4.2 to LII’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on November 3 , 2016, and incorporated by 
reference).

Form of 3.000% Notes due 2023 (filed as Exhibit 4.3to LII’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on November 3,
2016, and incorporated by reference).

Form of 4.900% Note due 2017 (filed as Exhibit 4.3 to LII’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on May 6, 2010 and
incorporated herein by reference).

Amendment No. 2 to Amended and Restated Receivables Purchase Agreement, effective as of November 15, 2013,
among LPAC Corp., as the Seller, Lennox Industries Inc., as the Master Servicer, Victory Receivables Corporation,
as a Purchaser, The Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ, Ltd., New York Branch, as Administrative Agent, a Liquidity
Bank, and the BTMU Purchaser Agent, and PNC Bank, National Association as a Liquidity Bank and the PNC
Purchaser Agent (filed as Exhibit 10.1 to LII's Current Report on Form 8-K filed on November 19, 2013 and
incorporated herein by reference).

Omnibus Amendment No. 3 to the Amended and Restated Receivables Purchase agreement, effective as of
November 21, 2014 among LPAC Corp., as the Seller, Lennox Industries Inc., as the Master Servicer, Victory
Receivables Corporation, as a Purchaser, The Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ, Ltd., New York Branch, as
Administrative Agent, a Liquidity Bank, and the BTMU Purchaser Agent, and PNC Bank, National Association, as
a Liquidity Bank and the PNC Purchaser Agent (filed as Exhibit 10.1 to LII's Current Report on Form 8-K filed on
November 21, 2014 and incorporated herein by reference).
Amendment to the Amended and Restated Receivables Purchase Agreement, effective as of December 15, 2014,
among LPAC Corp., as the Seller, Lennox Industries Inc., as the Master Servicer, with Victory Receivables
Corporation, as Purchaser, The Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ, Ltd., New York Branch, as Administrative Agent, a
Liquidity Bank and the BTMU purchaser agent, and PNC Bank, National Association, as a Liquidity Bank and the
PNC purchaser agent  (filed as Exhibit 10.1 to LII's Current Report on Form 8-K filed on December 15, 2014 and
incorporated herein by reference).

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10.4

10.5

10.6

10.7

10.8

10.9

10.10

10.11

10.12*

10.13*

10.14*

Sixth Amended and Restated Credit Facility Agreement dated as of August 30, 2016, among Lennox International 
Inc., a Delaware corporation, the Lenders party thereto, and JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association, as 
Administrative Agent (filed as Exhibit 10.1 to LII's Current Report on Form 8-K filed on September 2, 2016 and 
incorporated herein by reference).

Amendment No. 4 to Amended and Restated Receivables Purchase Agreement among LPAC Corp., as the Seller,
Lennox Industries Inc., as the Master Servicer, Victory Receivables Corporation, as Purchaser, The Bank of Tokyo-
Mitsubishi UFJ, Ltd., New York Branch, as Administrative Agent, a Liquidity Bank and a Purchaser Agent, and
PNC Bank, National Association, as a Liquidity Bank and a Purchaser Agent, effective as of November 13, 2015
(filed as Exhibit 10.1 to LII’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on November 18, 2015 and incorporated herein by
reference).
Form of Sixth Amended and Restated Subsidiary Guarantee Agreement for the Sixth Amended and Restated Credit
Facility dated as of August 30, 2016 signed by Allied Air Enterprises LLC, Advanced Distributor Products LLC,
Heatcraft Inc., Heatcraft Refrigeration Products LLC, Lennox Global Ltd., Lennox Industries Inc., LGL Australia
(US) Inc., Lennox National Account Services LLC and LGL Europe Holding Co. (filed as Exhibit 10.1 to LII's
Current Report on Form 8-K filed on September 2, 2016 and incorporated herein by reference).
Amendment No. 5 to Amended and Restated Receivables Purchase Agreement among LPAC Corp., as the Seller,
Lennox Industries Inc., as the Master Servicer, Victory Receivables Corporation, as Purchaser and The Bank of
Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ, Ltd., New York Branch, as Administrative Agent, a Liquidity Bank and a Purchaser Agent,
(filed as Exhibit 10.1 to LII's Current Report on Form 8-K filed on July 6, 2016 and incorporated herein by
reference).

Amended and Restated Lease Agreement, dated as of March 22, 2013, by and between BTMU Capital Leasing &
Finance, Inc., as lessor, and Lennox International Inc., as lessee (filed as Exhibit 10.1 to LII's Current Report on
Form 8-K filed on March 25, 2013 and incorporated herein by reference).

Amended and Restated Participation Agreement, dated as of March 22, 2013, by and among Lennox International
Inc., as lessee and BTMU Capital Leasing & Finance, Inc., as lessor (filed as Exhibit 10.2 to LII's Current Report
on Form 8-K filed on March 25, 2013 and incorporated herein by reference).

Amended and Restated Memorandum of Lease, Deed of Trust, Assignment of Leases and Rents, Security
Agreement and Fixture Filing, dated as of March 22, 2013, by and among Lennox International Inc., BTMU Capital
Leasing and Finance, Inc. and David Parnell, as Deed of Trust Trustee, for the benefit of BTMU Capital Leasing &
Finance, Inc. (filed as Exhibit 10.3 to LII's Current Report on Form 8-K filed on March 25, 2013 and incorporated
herein by reference).

Mutual Release executed March 13, 2013 among JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association, Service Experts
LLC and Service Experts Heating & Air Conditioning LLC (filed as Exhibit 10.3 to LII's Current Report on Form
10-K filed on February 13, 2014 and incorporated herein by reference).

Lennox International Inc. 2010 Incentive Plan, as amended and restated (filed as Exhibit 10.1 to LII's Current
Report on Form 8-K filed on May 19, 2010 and incorporated herein by reference).

Form of Long-Term Incentive Award Agreement for U.S. Employees - Vice President and Above (for use under the
2010 Incentive Plan) (filed as Exhibit 4.5 to LII's Current Report on Form 10-K filed on February 16, 2016 and
incorporated herein by reference).

Form of Restricted Stock Unit Award Agreement for Non-Employee Directors (for use under the 2010 Incentive
Plan) (filed as Exhibit 10.9 to LII's Annual Report on Form 10-K filed on February 15, 2013 as incorporated herein
by reference).

10.15* Amendment of Long-Term Incentive Award Agreements for U.S. Employees -Vice President and Above and U.S.
Employees- Directors (filed as Exhibit 10.11 to LII's Current Report on Form 10-K filed on February 13, 2014 and
incorporated herein by reference).
Lennox International Inc. Profit Sharing Restoration Plan, as amended and restated effective January 1, 2009  (filed
as Exhibit 10.3 to LII's Current Report on Form 8-K filed on December 17, 2008 and incorporated herein by
reference).

10.16*

10.17*

10.18*

10.19*

10.20*

Lennox International Inc. Supplemental Retirement Plan, as amended and restated effective January 1, 2009 (filed
as Exhibit 10.2 to LII's Current Report on Form 8-K filed on December 17, 2008 and incorporated herein by
reference).

Form of Indemnification Agreement entered into between LII and certain executive officers and directors of LII
(filed as Exhibit 10.15 to LII's Registration Statement on Form S-1 (Registration No. 333-75725) filed on April 6,
1999 and incorporated herein by reference).

Form of Employment Agreement entered into between LII and certain executive officers of LII (filed as Exhibit
10.30 to LII's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2006 and incorporated herein by
reference).

Form of Amendment to Employment Agreement entered into between LII and certain executive officers of LII
(filed as Exhibit 10.2 to LII's Current Report on Form 8-K filed on December 12, 2007 and incorporated herein by
reference).

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10.21*

10.22*

10.23*

21.1

23.1

31.1

31.2

32.1

Form of Change of Control Employment Agreement entered into between LII and certain executive officers of LII
(filed as Exhibit 10.1 to LII's Current Report on Form 8-K filed on July 11, 2012 and incorporated herein by
reference).

Lennox International Inc. Directors' Retirement Plan (as Amended and Restated as of January 1, 2010) (filed as
Exhibit 10.1 to LII's Current Report on Form 8-K filed on December 16, 2009 and incorporated herein by
reference).

Form of Change of Control Employment Agreement entered into between LII and certain executive officers of LII
(filed as Exhibit 10.1 to LII's Current Report on Form 8-K filed on December 17, 2008 and incorporated herein by
reference).

Subsidiaries of LII (filed herewith).

Consent of KPMG LLP (filed herewith).
Certification of the principal executive officer (filed herewith).

Certification of the principal financial officer (filed herewith).

Certification of the principal executive officer and the principal financial officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350
(furnished herewith).

Exhibit No. (101).INS XBRL Instance Document
Exhibit No. (101).SCH XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document
Exhibit No. (101).CAL XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document
Exhibit No. (101).LAB XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document
Exhibit No. (101).PRE XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document
Exhibit No. (101).DEF XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document

* Management contract or compensatory plan or arrangement.

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CORPORATE INFORMATION

TRANSFER AGENT AND REGISTRAR
Computershare is Lennox
International’s Transfer Agent.
Shareholder correspondence should
be directed to:

Lennox International
c/o Computershare
P.O. Box 43006
Providence, RI 02940-3006

LII stockholders can access their
account information via the internet at:
www.computershare.com/investor
or by calling 1-800-797-5603.

INDEPENDENT REGISTERED
PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS
KPMG LLP
Dallas, Texas

DIVIDEND INFORMATION
In recent years, Lennox International
has declared dividends four times a year. 
The amount and timing of dividend
payments are determined by our board
of directors.

CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS
Lennox International Inc.
2140 Lake Park Blvd.
Richardson, Texas 75080
972-497-5000

For more information on
Lennox International, visit:
www.lennoxinternational.com

ANNUAL MEETING
Our annual stockholders meeting will be 
held  on  May  18,  2017.  Any  stockholder 
with proper identification may attend.

The meeting will be held at:
Lennox International Inc.
Corporate Headquarters
2140 Lake Park Blvd.
Richardson, Texas 75080

INVESTOR INQUIRIES
Investors and financial analysts
interested in obtaining information about 
Lennox International should contact:

Steve Harrison
Vice President, Investor Relations
Phone: 972-497-6670
Email: investor@lennoxintl.com

STOCK EXCHANGE
Lennox International’s trading 
symbol is LII. The common stock 
of LII has traded on the New York 
Stock Exchange since July 29, 1999.

SEC FILINGS
A copy of Lennox International’s
Annual Report on Form 10-K for 
fiscal 2016 and other reports filed
with the Securities and Exchange
Commission are available through
our corporate website at
www.lennoxinternational.com or
will be furnished, without charge,
on written request to:

Lennox International
Investor Relations
P.O. Box 799900
Dallas, Texas 75379-9900

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This  Annual  Report  contains  forward- 
looking  statements  within  the  meaning 
of  Section  27A  of  the  Securities  Act  of 
1933,  as  amended,  and  Section  21E  of 
the  Securities  Exchange  Act  of  1934,  as 
amended,  that  are  based  on  information 
currently available to management as well 
as management’s assumptions and beliefs. 

fact, 

included 
constitute 

All  statements,  other  than  statements 
this 
of  historical 
in 
Annual  Report 
forward- 
looking statements within the meaning of 
the  Private  Securities  Litigation  Reform 
Act of 1995,  including but not limited to 
statements  identified  by  the  words  “may,” 
“will,” “should,” “plan,” “predict,” “anticipate,” 
“believe,” “intend,” “target,” “see,” “estimate,” 
“expect,” and similar expressions.

Such statements reflect LII’s current views 
with respect to future events, based on what 
LII  believes  are  reasonable  assumptions; 
however,  such  statements  are  subject  to 
certain risks and uncertainties.

For information concerning these risks and 
uncertainties,  see  LII’s  publicly  available 
filings  with  the  Securities  and  Exchange 
Commission. Should one or more of these 
risks or uncertainties materialize, or should 
underlying  assumptions  prove  incorrect, 
actual  results  may  differ  materially  from 
those  in  the  forward-looking  statements. 
LII disclaims any intentions or obligation 
to  update  or  review  any  forward-looking 
statements  or  information,  whether  as  a 
result  of  new  information,  future  events 
or otherwise.

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www.lennoxinternational.com

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