2022 Annual Report
Dear Fellow Shareholders,
2022 was a remarkable year for Littelfuse. We continued to expand our leadership in high-growth end
markets with significant new business wins and strategic acquisitions, and achieved record sales, earnings
and cash generation. Compared to 2021, we achieved:
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Annual revenue of $2.5 billion, up 21 percent, and up 11 percent organically1
• Double-digit sales growth in each business segment
• GAAP diluted EPS of $14.94, up 31 percent; adjusted diluted EPS2 of $16.87, up 28 percent
•
Cash flow from operating activities of $420 million, up 12 percent
In early 2021, we launched our five-year growth strategy built on the foundational structural themes of
sustainability, connectivity, and safety. We delivered strong performance through the first two years of our
strategy, achieving a CAGR3 of 32 percent for revenue and 60 percent for adjusted diluted EPS2. We are
proud of these results, recognizing we continue to face a number of macroeconomic and geopolitical
challenges.
Since early 2021, we have deployed over $1 billion in capital for acquisitions adding over $500 million in
annualized sales to further strengthen our technologies and capabilities and diversify the end markets and
geographies we serve. Through this diversification, we have expanded our addressable global market
opportunities to over $20 billion.
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•
During 2022, we acquired C&K Switches and Embed Ltd. to expand our global presence across
industrial, transportation, datacom, and aerospace end markets. These integrations are on track,
and we see a broad range of growth opportunities ahead of us.
In early 2023, our acquisition of Western Automation Research and Development Limited
accelerated our growth opportunities in electric vehicle off-board charging infrastructure, particularly
in Europe, and into broader industrial end markets.
• We have made substantial progress integrating Hartland Controls and Carling Technologies, Inc.,
acquired in 2021, which are driving significant growth in industrial and commercial vehicle end
markets.
Organically, we are investing to support continued growth, both in customer-facing aspects of our business,
as well as in manufacturing capacity and productivity.
Within industrial end markets, our technical expertise and high-performing technologies are critical in
enabling customers’ high-voltage applications focused on sustainability and safety. We won significant
business in renewables, for solar, wind and energy storage systems. In the area of safety, we substantially
grew our market position with major restaurant chains and manufacturing companies. Our broad portfolio
secured sizeable business across commercial and residential HVAC systems, electrical infrastructure,
motor drives, power supplies, factory automation, and manufacturing equipment.
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Turning to transportation end markets, in passenger vehicles, we continue to grow with major OEMs based
on our global technical support and strength of our product portfolio. This has driven our long-term double-
digit content outgrowth above market. We secured electric vehicle design wins for battery management
systems, high-voltage power distribution and on-board chargers. In automotive electronics, we captured
substantial business in ADAS, infotainment, telematics, and comfort and convenience applications.
In electrified commercial vehicles, we grew our business in trucks, buses, and two- and three-wheelers,
within battery management systems, on-board chargers and powertrain control modules. In traditional
markets with major OEMs, we increased our product content in heavy-duty trucks, material handling,
construction and agricultural equipment, and rail traction for trains.
Our engineering capabilities and differentiated range of products secured significant business for off-board
charging infrastructure to support passenger and commercial vehicles.
Across electronics end markets, we leveraged our global reach and broad portfolio, to secure multi-
technology business wins. With the ongoing push towards sustainability, energy efficiency and battery
power, we won business in appliances and hand tools. Greater connectivity requirements drove business
in data centers, telecom infrastructure, and building technologies and automation. Our products are vital to
safety and protection of human life, as we secured business for security systems and a variety of medical
devices.
We advanced our ESG program initiatives, reinforcing our commitment to our long-term strategy.
Consistent with our goal to achieve a greenhouse gas reduction of 38 percent by 2035, we have been
conducting energy audits at our manufacturing locations and implementing action plans. We also expanded
our programs and investments to support our energy and water conservation and waste reduction
initiatives. We have goals to increase our percentage of global female leaders to 25 percent and more than
double the percentage of our Black and African American employees in the United States by 2026.
Consistent with these goals, we launched additional initiatives around diversity, increased our focus on
talent development, and expanded our efforts around inclusion and belonging. We believe our recognition
by Forbes as one of America’s Best Mid-Sized Companies and by Newsweek as one of its Most
Responsible Companies further substantiates our performance in the environmental, social, and corporate
governance areas.
In closing, we have made tremendous progress two years into our five-year growth strategy. Our track
record of double-digit sales and earnings growth over the past five-, ten-, and fifteen-year periods speaks
to the resiliency of the Littelfuse business model and the strength of our growth strategy. Over this time, we
have expanded our leadership and presence in high-growth end markets, technologies and geographies,
which has diversified our business, and improved the resiliency of our profitability. Our experienced teams,
investments and diversification, position us for continued growth and will deliver ongoing, substantial value
to all of our stakeholders.
We are excited about the future. Thank you for your ongoing support of our company as we continue to
execute our growth strategy.
Dave Heinzmann
President and Chief Executive Officer
2022 Annual Report
CAUTIONARY STATEMENT REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS UNDER THE PRIVATE SECURITIES
LITIGATION REFORM ACT OF 1995 (“PSLRA”) - The statements contained in the letter to shareholders and the other sections of
this report and in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K that are not historical facts are intended to constitute “forward-looking
statements” entitled to the safe-harbor provisions of the PSLRA. These statements may involve risks and uncertainties, including, but
not limited to, risks relating to the severity and duration of the COVID-19 pandemic and the measures taken in response thereto and
the effects of those items on the Company’s business; product demand and market acceptance; economic conditions; the impact of
competitive products and pricing; product quality problems or product recalls; capacity and supply difficulties or constraints; coal
mining exposures reserves; cybersecurity matters; failure of an indemnification for environmental liability; exchange rate fluctuations;
commodity price fluctuations; the effect of the Company’s accounting policies, labor disputes, restructuring costs in excess of
expectations, pension plan asset returns less than assumed, and integration of acquisitions; and uncertainties related to political and
regulatory changes and other risks that may be detailed in “Item 1A, Risk Factors” in the Form 10-K and in the Company’s other
Securities and Exchange Commission filings.
A reconciliation of these non-GAAP financial measures to the most directly comparable financial measure calculated and presented
in accordance with GAAP is set forth on the following pages:
1Organic net sales excludes acquisitions, 53rd week of extra sales in fiscal year 2021 and foreign exchange impact.
2Adjusted diluted EPS reflects impact of certain non-GAAP adjustments.
3Compound annual growth rate (CAGR) based on fiscal years 2020 through 2022.
LITTELFUSE, INC.
GAAP TO NON-GAAP RECONCILIATION
(In millions of USD except per share amounts unaudited)
Non-GAAP EPS reconciliation
GAAP diluted EPS
EPS impact of Non-GAAP adjustments (below)
Adjusted diluted EPS
Non-GAAP adjustments - (income) / expense
Acquisition-related and integration costs
Purchase accounting inventory adjustments
Restructuring, impairment and other charges
Gain on sale of fixed assets
Non-GAAP adjustments to operating income
Other (income) expense, net
Non-operating foreign exchange loss (gain)
Non-GAAP adjustments to income before income taxes
Income taxes
Non-GAAP adjustments to net income
Total EPS impact
$
$
2022
2021
$
$
14.94 $
1.93
16.87 $
11.38
1.81
13.19
2020
$ 5.29
1.11
$ 6.40
$
2022
2021
2020
17.6 $
15.6
10.0
—
43.2
(0.5)
24.4
67.1
19.0
48.1 $
1.93 $
7.0 $ 2.3
8.4
—
2.2
(5.0)
12.6
21.4
17.2
51.2
6.0
45.2
41.7
—
44.0
2.1
(14.9)
31.2
3.9
$ 27.3
1.81 $ 1.11
Net sales reconciliation
2022 vs. 2021
Net sales growth
Less:
Acquisitions
53rd week of extra sales in fiscal year 2021
FX impact
Organic net sales growth
Total
21 %
14 %
(1) %
(3) %
11 %
NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES
The information included in the letter to shareholders includes the non-GAAP financial measures of organic net sales
growth and adjusted diluted earnings per share. These non-GAAP financial measures exclude the effect of certain
expenses and income not related directly to the underlying performance of our fundamental business operations. The
company believes that organic net sales growth and adjusted diluted earnings per share provide useful information to
investors regarding its operational performance because they enhance an investor’s overall understanding of our core financial
performance and facilitate comparisons to historical results of operations, by excluding items that are not related directly to
the underlying performance of our fundamental business operations or were not part of our business operations during a
comparable period. A reconciliation of these non-GAAP financial measures to the most directly comparable GAAP financial
measures is included herein. The company believes that these non-GAAP financial measures are commonly used by
financial analysts and others in the industries in which we operate, and thus further provide useful information to investors.
Management additionally uses these measures when assessing the performance of the business and for business
planning purposes. Note that our definitions of these non-GAAP financial measures may differ from those terms as defined
or used by other companies.
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
(Mark one)
for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2022
Or
☐
Transition Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 for the transition
period from to
Commission file number 0-20388
LITTELFUSE, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)
36-3795742
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
8755 West Higgins Road Suite 500
Chicago, Illinois 60631
(Address of principal executive offices)
773-628-1000
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
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DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE
Portions of the Littelfuse, Inc. Proxy Statement for the 2022 Annual Meeting of Stockholders (the “Proxy Statement”) are incorporated by reference into Part III of this
Form 10-K.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
PART I
Item 1.
Item 1A.
Item 1B.
Item 2.
Item 3.
Item 4.
PART II
Item 5.
Item 6.
Item 7.
Item 7A.
Item 8.
Item 9.
Item 9A.
Item 9B.
PART III
Item 10.
Item 11.
Item 12.
Item 13.
Item 14.
Business
Risk Factors
Unresolved Staff Comments
Properties
Legal Proceedings
Mine Safety Disclosures
Market for Registrant’s Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity
Securities
[Reserved.]
Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
Financial Statements and Supplementary Data
Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure
Controls and Procedures
Other Information
Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance
Executive Compensation
Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters.
Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Director Independence
Principal Accounting Fees and Services
PART IV
Item 15.
Item 16.
Exhibits and Financial Statement Schedules.
Form 10-K Summary
Schedule II – Valuation and Qualifying Accounts and Reserves
Signatures
Exhibit Index
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FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
Certain statements contained in this Annual Report on Form 10-K that are not historical facts are intended to constitute
“forward-looking statements” entitled to the safe-harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995
(“PSRLA”). The Company cautions that forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date they are made, are subject
to risks, uncertainties and other factors, and actual results and outcomes may differ materially from those indicated or implied
by the forward-looking statements. These risks, uncertainties and other factors include, but are not limited to, risks and
uncertainties relating to general economic conditions; the severity and duration of the coronavirus disease 2019 ("COVID-19")
pandemic and the measures taken in response thereto and the effects of those items on the Company’s business; product
demand and market acceptance; economic conditions; the impact of competitive products and pricing; product quality problems
or product recalls; capacity and supply difficulties or constraints; coal mining exposures reserves; cybersecurity matters; failure
of an indemnification for environmental liability; exchange rate fluctuations; commodity price fluctuations; the effect of the
Company's accounting policies; labor disputes; restructuring costs in excess of expectations; pension plan asset returns less than
assumed; uncertainties related to political or regulatory changes; integration of acquisitions may not be achieved in a timely
manner, or at all; and other risks that may be detailed in Item 1A. "Risk Factors" below and in the Company’s other Securities
and Exchange Commission filings.
AVAILABLE INFORMATION
The Company is subject to the reporting and information requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended and
as a result, are obligated to file annual, quarterly, and current reports, proxy statements, and other information with the United
States Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). The Company makes these filings available free of charge on its website
(http://investor.littelfuse.com) as soon as reasonably practicable after it electronically files them with, or furnish them to, the
SEC. Information on the Company’s website does not constitute part of this Annual Report on Form 10-K. In addition, the SEC
maintains a website (http://www.sec.gov) that contains the Company’s annual, quarterly, and current reports, proxy and
information statements, and other information the Company electronically files with, or furnishes to, the SEC. The Company’s
website and the information contained therein or connected thereto are not incorporated into this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
ITEM 1. BUSINESS.
GENERAL
PART I
Littelfuse, Inc., was incorporated under the laws of the State of Delaware in 1991. References herein to the “Company,” “we,”
“our” or “Littelfuse” refer to Littelfuse, Inc. and its subsidiaries. References herein to “2022”, “fiscal 2022” or “fiscal year
2022” refer to the fiscal year ended December 31, 2022. References herein to “2021”, “fiscal 2021” or “fiscal year 2021” refer
to the fiscal year ended January 1, 2022. References herein to “2020”, “fiscal 2020” or “fiscal year 2020” refer to the fiscal year
ended December 26, 2020. The Company operates on a 52-53 week fiscal year (4-4-5 basis) ending on the Saturday closest to
December 31. Therefore, the financial results of certain fiscal years and the associated 14 week quarters will not be exactly
comparable to the prior 52 week fiscal years and the associated quarters having only 13 weeks. As a result of using this
convention, the fiscal year 2021 contained 53 weeks while each of fiscal 2022 and fiscal 2020 contained 52 weeks.
OVERVIEW
Founded in 1927, Littelfuse is a diversified, industrial technology manufacturing company empowering a sustainable,
connected, and safer world. Across more than 20 countries, and with approximately 18,000 global associates, the Company
partners with customers to design and deliver innovative, reliable solutions. Serving over 100,000 end customers, the
Company’s products are found in a variety of industrial, transportation and electronics end markets – everywhere, every day.
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Segments
The Company conducts its business through three reportable segments: Electronics, Transportation, and Industrial. Within these
segments, the Company designs, manufactures and sells electronic components, modules and subassemblies to empower the
long-term mega growth themes of sustainability, connectivity and safety. Over the last decade the Company has positioned
itself within the center of these global structural growth themes by helping to enable its customers’ applications focused on a
more sustainable, connected, and safer world. The ever-increasing complexity of applications surrounding these themes
continues to drive greater demand for the Company’s innovative, reliable products and a higher level of product content within
a broad range of applications. With its expanding, diversified, product portfolio, the Company has evolved its presence across
the industrial, transportation and electronics end markets it serves. The Company's exposure with each of these end markets is
relatively balanced. With a deep list of target applications within each primary end market, the Company believes its balanced
approach is healthy for the long-term sustainability of its business, increases diversification and creates additional growth
opportunities. Across electronics end markets, product demand is largely driven by electrification, energy and power efficiency,
automation, connectivity, and safety. In transportation end markets, including passenger and commercial vehicles, the ongoing
electronification and electrification of applications is driving increased product demand. Across industrial end markets, product
demand is driven by a more sustainable ecosystem. For example, renewables, including solar and wind energy, and energy
storage systems that enable lower carbon emissions, the ongoing proliferation of electric vehicles and charging stations, more
efficient climate control units, increasing requirements for electrical safety, the rising demand for factory and process
automation, and motor drives and power supplies. For segment and geographical information and consolidated net sales and
operating income see Item 7, Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations and
Note 16, Segment Information, of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included in this Annual Report.
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Electronics Segment: Consists of one of the broadest product offerings in the industry, including fuses and fuse
accessories, positive temperature coefficient (“PTC”) resettable fuses, electromechanical switches and interconnect
solutions, polymer electrostatic discharge (“ESD”) suppressors, varistors, reed switch based magnetic sensing, gas
discharge tubes; semiconductor products such as discrete transient voltage suppressor (“TVS”) diodes, TVS diode
arrays, protection and switching thyristors, silicon and silicon carbide metal-oxide-semiconductor field effect
transistors (“MOSFETs”) and diodes; and insulated gate bipolar transistors (“IGBT”) technologies. The segment
covers a broad range of end markets, including industrial motor drives and power conversion, automotive electronics,
electric vehicle and related charging infrastructure, aerospace, power supplies, data centers and telecommunications,
medical devices, alternative energy and energy storage, building and home automation, appliances, and mobile
electronics.
Transportation Segment: Formerly known as Automotive segment. The term “Transportation” represents a more
comprehensive description of the Company’s broad range of products, and the applications and end markets it serves.
Consists of a wide range of circuit protection, power control and sensing technologies for global original equipment
manufacturers (“OEMs”), Tier-one suppliers and parts and aftermarket distributors in passenger vehicle, heavy-duty
truck, off-road vehicle, material handling, agricultural, construction and other commercial vehicle end markets.
Passenger vehicle products are used in internal combustion engine, hybrid and electric vehicles including blade fuses,
battery cable protectors, resettable fuses, high-current fuses, high-voltage fuses, and sensor products designed to
monitor the occupant’s safety and environment as well as the vehicle’s powertrain. Commercial vehicle products
include fuses, switches, circuit breakers, relays, and power distribution modules and units used in applications serving
a number of end markets, including heavy-duty truck, construction, agriculture, material handling and marine.
Industrial Segment: Consists of industrial circuit protection (industrial fuses), industrial controls (protection relays,
contactors, and transformers) and temperature sensors for use in various applications such as renewable energy and
energy storage systems, electric vehicle infrastructure, HVAC systems, industrial safety, non-residential construction,
MRO, mining and industrial automation.
Strategy
In February 2021, the Company announced its five-year strategic plan which builds upon its strengths from its previous
strategy. The Company is well-positioned within the center of the global structural growth themes of sustainability,
connectivity, and safety, which will continue to drive increased demand for the Company’s products across the transportation,
industrial and electronics end markets that it serves. The Company is targeting average annual organic sales growth of 5-7
percent and average annual sales growth from strategic acquisitions of 5-7 percent. The Company expects to achieve this
through content and share gains, expanded presence in high-growth markets and geographies, and targeting high-growth and
niche applications. The Company continues to drive commercial excellence through investments in its people, customer-driven
innovation, strategic acquisitions and integration of these businesses, eMobility, and its digital infrastructure to improve the
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customer experience, and its operating systems. These investments enable the Company to capitalize on growth opportunities
where technologies and applications are converging across its product segments. The Company's resilient growth strategy and
business model has delivered sustained double-digit sales and earnings growth over the last five, ten and fifteen years.
Recent Acquisitions
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C&K Switches: On July 19, 2022, the Company acquired C&K Switches (“C&K”) for $540 million in cash. Founded
in 1928, C&K is a leading designer and manufacturer of high-performance electromechanical switches and
interconnect solutions with a strong global presence across a broad range of end markets, including industrial,
transportation, datacom, and aerospace. At the time the Company and C&K entered into a definitive agreement, C&K
had annualized sales of over $200 million. The business is reported as part of the electronics-passive products and
sensors business within the Company's Electronics segment. The Company financed the transaction through a
combination of cash on hand and debt.
Embed: On April 12, 2022, the Company acquired Embed Ltd. (“Embed”). Founded in 2005, Embed is a proven
provider of embedded software and firmware developed for a broad range of applications serving transportation end
markets, primarily including commercial vehicle electronification and eMobility. The business is included in the
commercial vehicle business within the Company's Transportation segment. The acquisition was funded with the
Company’s cash on hand. The total purchase consideration was $9.2 million, net of cash.
Carling Technologies: On November 30, 2021, the Company acquired Carling Technologies (“Carling”), a leader in
switching, circuit protection and power distribution technologies with a strong global presence in commercial vehicle
electronification, communications infrastructure and marine markets. At the time of acquisition, Carling had
annualized sales of approximately $170 million. The purchase price for Carling was $315 million subject to change for
working capital adjustments and the operations of Carling are included in the commercial vehicle business within the
Company’s Transportation segment. The acquisition was funded with the Company's cash on hand.
Hartland Controls: On January 28, 2021, the Company acquired Hartland Controls ("Hartland"), a manufacturer and
leading supplier of electrical components used primarily in heating, ventilation, air conditioning ("HVAC") and other
industrial and control systems applications, and eMobility. At the time of acquisition, Hartland had annualized sales of
approximately $70 million. The purchase price for Hartland was $111.0 million and the operations of Hartland are
included in the Industrial segment. The net cash payment of $108.5 million was funded by the Company’s cash on
hand.
IXYS Corporation: On January 17, 2018, the Company acquired IXYS Corporation ("IXYS"), a global pioneer in the
power semiconductor and integrated circuit markets with a focus on medium to high voltage power semiconductors
across the industrial, eMobility, communications, consumer and medical end markets. IXYS had a broad customer
base, serving more than 3,500 customers through its direct sales force and global distribution partners. The purchase
price for IXYS was $856.5 million, which included consideration of cash, Littelfuse common stock, and the value of
converted, or cash settled IXYS equity awards. The operations of IXYS are included in the Electronics segment.
Sales and Operations
The Company conducts its business through three reportable segments: Electronics, Transportation, and Industrial.
Net sales by segment for the periods indicated are as follows:
(in millions)
Electronics
Transportation
Industrial
Total
2022
Fiscal Year
2021
$
$
1,492.8 $
716.2
304.9
2,513.9 $
1,300.7 $
528.1
251.1
2,079.9 $
2020
937.7
395.8
112.2
1,445.7
The Company operates in three geographic regions: Asia-Pacific, the Americas, and Europe. The Company designs,
manufactures products and sells to customers in all three regions.
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Net sales in the Company’s three geographic regions, based upon the shipped-to destination, are as follows:
(in millions)
Asia-Pacific
Americas
Europe
Total
2022
Fiscal Year
2021
$
$
1,019.9 $
992.3
501.7
2,513.9 $
955.7 $
694.3
429.9
2,079.9 $
2020
670.5
457.8
317.4
1,445.7
The Company’s products are sold worldwide through distributors, direct sales force and manufacturers’ representatives in
certain regions. For the fiscal year 2022, approximately 64% of the Company’s net sales were to customers outside the United
States (“U.S.”), including approximately 25% to China.
The Company manufactures many of its products on fully integrated manufacturing and assembly equipment. The Company
maintains product quality through a Global Quality Management System with most manufacturing sites certified under ISO
9001:2000. In addition, several of the Littelfuse manufacturing sites are also certified under IATF 16949 and ISO 14001.
Additional information regarding the Company’s sales by geographic area and long-lived assets in different geographic areas is
in Note 16, Segment Information, of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included in this Annual Report.
BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT
Electronics Segment
The Company designs, manufactures and sells electronic components and modules empowering its customers’ applications
focused on a more sustainable, connected, and safer world. The ever-increasing complexity of applications surrounding these
themes continues to drive greater demand for the Company’s innovative, reliable products and a higher level of product content
within a broad range of applications.
Technologies within the Electronics segment provide protection, power control and sensing capabilities. Circuit protection
technologies in the Electronics Segment are designed to protect against harmful occurrences like voltage spikes, short circuits,
power surges and electrostatic discharge. Products include fuses and fuse accessories, PTC resettable fuses, ESD suppressors,
varistors, gas discharge tubes, and semiconductor products such as discrete TVS diodes, TVS diode arrays, and protection
thyristors.
The need for complex sensor technologies continues to grow, as products become increasingly sophisticated, smarter and more
connected. Sensor products in the Segment are used in a wide variety of applications including appliances, building and home
automation, industrial controls, and commercial vehicles.
The Company also offers a wide range of power control products used to convert and regulate energy and safely and efficiently
control power across a broad spectrum of industrial applications like renewable energy and energy storage systems, motor
drives and power conversion. Products include a comprehensive portfolio of semiconductor components and modules including
thyristors, MOSFETs, rectifiers and fast recovery diodes, IGBTs and wide band gap devices. The 2018 acquisition of IXYS
expanded the Company's power semiconductor portfolio in medium and high-power industrial applications and technology
expertise and OEM customer base.
The acquisition of C&K Switches in 2022 significantly expanded the Company's electromechanical switches and interconnect
solutions portfolios, which primarily serves industrial, transportation and datacom applications. Through the growth of its
product portfolio within the segment, the Company has expanded its presence across the industrial, transportation and
electronics end markets it serves. The Company expects to continue to expanding its martket presence by leveraging its broad,
global access and reach with its strong go-to-market strategy via its strategic distribution partnerships and deep OEM
relationships, and by continuing to expand its product portfolio through organic and inorganic investments.
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Transportation Segment
The Company is a primary supplier of circuit protection technologies, as well as certain sensing technologies to global
automotive OEMs, mainly through sales made to Tier One automotive suppliers, main-fuse box, and wire harness
manufacturers that incorporate these technologies into their products, as well as automotive component parts manufacturers,
and automotive parts distributors. The Company also sells some of its circuit protection products in the replacement parts
market, with its products being sold through merchandisers, discount stores, and service stations, as well as under private label
by national firms.
Passenger vehicle products include both protection and sensing technologies used in internal combustion engine, hybrid and
electric vehicles. Protection technologies include blade fuses, battery cable protectors, resettable fuses, high-current and high
voltage fuses. Sensing technologies are used in a variety of applications including occupant safety, speed, solar, fluid, position,
harness, and battery management systems.
The Company’s commercial vehicle business includes a variety of products including power distribution modules and units,
low and high current switches, circuit breakers, relays, battery management products, ignition key switches, and trailer
connectors. These products are used in applications largely serving commercial vehicle end markets including heavy-duty truck,
construction, agriculture, material handling and marine. Products are sold directly to a mix of OEMs, Tier One suppliers,
aftermarket channels, as well as through general distribution.
The acquisition of Carling Technologies in 2021 significantly expanded the Company's presence in commercial vehicle end
markets. The product portfolio, including switching, circuit protection and power distribution products portfolios, are primarily
used in commercial vehicle applications, as well as certain telecom and datacom applications. The Company expects to
continue to expand its presence across its end markets, leveraging its strong OEM, Tier One and distributor customer base and
go-to-market strength, and by continuing to expand its product portfolio through organic and inorganic investments.
Industrial Segment
The Company designs and sells a broad range of power fuses and holders, protection relays and controls, temperature sensors
and other circuit protection products, contactors and transformers, for use in various industrial applications such as renewable
energy and energy storage systems, electric vehicle infrastructure, HVAC systems, industrial safety, non-residential
construction, MRO, mining and industrial automation. These products are used to protect personnel and equipment from
excessive currents, over voltages, and electrical shock hazards.
Products are sold direct to OEMs, and through both electrical and electronics distribution channels. The 2021 acquisition of
Hartland expanded the Company’s contactors and transformers product portfolios, which primarily services HVAC and e-
Mobility off-board charging applications. The Company expects to continue to expand its presence across its end markets,
leveraging its growing customer base, and go-to-market strength, and by continuing to expand its product portfolio through
organic and inorganic investments.
PRODUCT DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT
The Company employs scientific, engineering, and other personnel to continually improve its existing product lines and to
develop new products at its research, product design, and development (“R&D”) and engineering facilities with primary
locations in China, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Lithuania, Mexico, Philippines, Taiwan (China), United Kingdom ("U.K."),
and the U.S. The Company maintains a staff of engineers, chemists, material scientists and technicians whose primary
responsibility is to design and develop new products.
Proposals for the development of new products are initiated primarily by sales, marketing, and product management personnel
with input from customers. The entire product development process usually ranges from a few months to a few years based on
the complexity of development, with continuous efforts to reduce the development cycle. During fiscal years 2022, 2021, and
2020, the Company expended $95.6 million, $65.9 million, and $52.5 million, respectively, on R&D.
Over the years, the Company has expanded its industry-leading technical expertise to support its customers, and ultimately
diversify its solutions offering. With the intensifying complexity of applications, its superior engineering and design-in
capabilities, and product portfolio, continue to deliver increasing value to customers. The Company’s strong global presence
allows it to utilize its deep and broad application knowledge to help enable its customers’ applications across the industrial,
transportation and electronics markets.
PATENTS, TRADEMARKS, AND OTHER INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
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The Company generally relies on patents, trademarks, licenses, and nondisclosure agreements to protect its intellectual property
and proprietary products. In cases where it is deemed necessary by management, key employees are required to sign an
agreement that they will maintain the confidentiality of the Company’s proprietary information and trade secrets.
The Company owns a large portfolio of patents worldwide and new products are continually being developed to replace older
products. The Company regularly applies for patent protection on such new products. While, in the aggregate, the Company’s
patents are important in the operation of its businesses, the Company believes that the loss by expiration or otherwise of any
one patent or group of patents would not materially affect its business.
MANUFACTURING
The Company’s manufacturing facilities are in China, France, Germany, India, Italy, Japan, Lithuania, Mexico, Philippines, the
U.K., the U.S., and Vietnam. The Company performs the majority of its own fabrication and maintains in-house capabilities for
metal stamping, surface mount assembly, plating (silver, nickel, zinc, and oxides) thermoplastic molding, and high-precision
manufacturing, miniaturization and haptics. In addition, the Company fabricates semiconductor wafers for certain applications
and maintains in-house capability for epitaxy fabrication, die attach, and wafer probe testing. After sub-components are readied
for assembly, final assembly is accomplished on fully automatic and semi-automatic assembly machines. Quality assurance and
operations personnel, using techniques such as statistical process control, perform tests, checks and measurements during the
production process to maintain the highest levels of product quality, including safety and reliability, and customer satisfaction.
Additionally, the Company utilizes external wafer foundries and subcontracted test and assembly facilities for a portion of its
semiconductor business.
The principal raw materials for the Company’s products include copper and copper alloys, resin and heat-resistant plastics, zinc,
melamine, glass, silver, gold, raw silicon, solder, rubber, and various gases. The Company’s strategy is to prequalify suppliers
for quality assurance and supply continuity, as much as possible, to localize supply sources close to its manufacturing sites.
This helps to minimize the transportation of materials, and ultimately reduces the Company’s environmental footprint by
decreasing emissions, consistent with its sustainability strategy. For critical materials, the Company looks to diversify its
supplier base by prequalifying second sources.
SALES AND MARKETING
The Company goes to market through selling organizations consisting of worldwide direct sales personnel, distribution partners
and manufacturers’ representatives. The direct sales force closely works with global OEM, Tier One automotive, consulting
engineers, and major end customers to design-in and sell all of the Company’s products. The Company has sales offices and
direct sales channels in number of countries around the world. The Company's channel partners provide fulfillment services for
its end customers, including those partnered with electronic manufacturing services ("EMS"), as well as some demand creation
activities.
Electronics Segment
Our Electronics segment products are used across a variety of applications. While certain of our products require less design
support for our customers, many of our products are incorporated into applications with complex design technical support
requirements. Most Electronics segment products are sold through our direct salesforce or through our channel distribution
partners. The fulfillment of these products is primarily through our broad line distribution partners, including global distributors
such as Arrow Electronics, Inc., Future Electronics and TTI, Inc., regional and high service distributors, including Digi-Key and
Mouser, as well as directly to OEM's.
Transportation Segment
The Company primarily uses a direct sales force to service all of the major automotive and commercial vehicle OEMs, system
suppliers, and Tier One automotive and aftermarket customers globally. In selected areas, the Company also uses distributors to
service smaller customers and to provide supply chain fulfillment for certain customers.
The Company also leverages its transportation customer relationships to sell products from the Electronics and Industrial
segments into transportation end markets, primarily to Tier One and OEM automotive customers. Respective revenues are
reported in the Electronics and Industrial segments.
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The Company markets and sells its Industrial segment products direct to OEMs, and through both electrical and electronics
distribution channels to various end customers including electrical contractors, factories, municipalities, and utilities.
CUSTOMERS
The Company directly sells to over 5,000 customers and distributors worldwide. Sales to Arrow Electronics, Inc., which were
reported in our Electronics, Transportation and Industrial segments, were 11.5%, 10.7% and 10.4% of consolidated net sales in
2022, 2021, and 2020, respectively. No other single customer accounted for more than 10% of net sales during any of the last
three years. During fiscal 2022, 2021, and 2020, net sales to customers outside the U.S. accounted for approximately 64%,
69%, and 73%, respectively, of the Company’s total net sales.
CYBERSECURITY
The Company relies on its information technology systems and networks in connection with many of its business activities.
Some of these networks and systems are managed directly by the Company, while others are managed by third-party service
providers and are not under the Company's day-to-day control. We oversee the services provided by the third-party service
providers. We continually evaluate ourselves for appropriate business continuity and disaster recovery planning, with test
scenarios that include simulations and penetration tests. Our networks are monitored by intrusion detection services, and our
systems and applications are routinely tested for vulnerabilities and are operated with an appropriate patch management
program. We employ a skilled IT workforce to implement our cybersecurity programs and to handle specific security
responsibilities. Our IT workforce is trained to address security and compliance-related issues as they arise.
COMPETITION
The Company’s products compete with similar products of other manufacturers, some of which may have substantially greater
financial resources than the Company. In the Electronics segment, the Company’s competitors include Eaton Corporation,
Bourns Inc., TDK, ON Semiconductor Corporation, Infineon Technologies, STMicroelectronics NV, Semtech Corporation, and
Vishay Intertechnology Inc. In the Transportation segment, the Company’s competitors include Eaton Corporation, Pacific
Engineering, MTA (Meccanotecnica Codognese), Amphenol Corporation, Sensata Technologies Holding NV, and TE
Connectivity Ltd. In the Industrial segment, the Company’s major competitors include Eaton Corporation, GE Multilin, and
Mersen. The Company believes that it globally competes on the basis of innovative products, the breadth of its product line, the
quality, design and performance of its products based on their reliability, consistency and safety, its technical capabilities and
application expertise, and the responsiveness of its customer service.
BACKLOG
The backlog of unfilled orders at December 31, 2022 was approximately $1,646.1 million, compared to $1,657.1 million at
January 1, 2022 with the decrease primarily driven by a reduction across the Electronics and Transportation segments.
Substantially all the orders currently in backlog are scheduled for delivery in 2023.
HUMAN CAPITAL MANAGEMENT
A passion for engineering excellence and an innovative spirit have been a part of what it means to work at Littelfuse since its
founding in 1927. The Company hires bright minds who want to make a big impact and are committed to improve the safety,
reliability and performance of our customers’ products that use electrical energy. As the Company's human capital is critical to
its success, the Company strives to make Littelfuse a safe, diverse, and inclusive workplace, provide competitive compensation,
benefits, and health and wellness programs, offer appropriate training and promote community involvement.
Employee Data
On December 31, 2022, the Company had approximately 18,000 full-time, part-time and temporary employees; of which 52%
are female and 48% are male; and of which 49%, 39% and 12% are located in the Americas, Asia-Pacific region, and Europe,
respectively.
Governance & Oversight
The Chief Human Resources Officer ("CHRO") is responsible for developing and executing the Company’s human capital
strategy. This includes establishing and implementing global policies and programs for leadership and employee development,
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compensation, benefits, workforce planning, human resources systems, and ensuring effective and efficient internal company
operations. The CHRO is responsible for developing and integrating the Company’s diversity, inclusion, and belonging strategy
in its business operations. The Chief Executive Officer ("CEO") and CHRO regularly update the Company's board of directors
on human capital matters.
Our Values & Culture
Littelfuse core values have been instrumental in driving success for our business. Values of Customer Focus, Teamwork,
Results-Driven, Integrity and Innovation have guided conversations and decision-making that provided direction for our
company. As we continue to grow and scale, we recognize that it is critical to evolve our culture. In 2022, we engaged in a
project to evaluate and mature our values. Throughout 2023 we will roll-out new values and provide regular engagement points
for our associates as we drive culture advancement.
Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging
As part of driving sustainable success, The Company values and celebrates diversity in every aspect of work with customers,
stakeholders, suppliers and each other. The Company's commitment to diversity, inclusion and belonging creates a collaborative
environment that draws out associates’ unique capabilities that contribute to innovation, deliver bold solutions and drive
growth.
Long-standing programs, policies and initiatives supporting a diverse and inclusive workplace remain in place and continue to
expand. The Company’s employee resource groups (ERGs) continue to expand to support broader demographics and identities.
Existing ERGs have grown to have a presence in more countries and provide impactful development and mentoring
opportunities.
Leadership is accountable for creating a diverse and inclusive work environment. To support leadership team in diversity,
inclusion and belonging effort, we provided Inclusion training to senior leaders across the businesses. Our senior leaders have
also established goals around diversity, inclusion & belonging which are part of the annual goal setting and performance
process.
As an industrial technology manufacturing company, we are committed to challenging the status quo by strengthening existing
and building new female talent pipelines to improve gender equity.To demonstrate such commitment, the Company established
an aspirational goal of achieving at least 25% female leadership representation globally by 2026. In 2022, female leadership
increased by 1% to 21%, while overall, 52% of the Company’s associates identify as female.
We also believe that our workforce should be fully representative of the communities where it operates. The Company also
established an aspirational goal to increase the representation of Black African American employees in the U.S. to at least 5%
by 2026. As a result of the continued effort on recruiting, developing and retaining talent, Black African American
representation has increased from 3% in 2021 to 3.5% in 2022.
Talent Management, Development & Succession Planning
Building and maintaining a strong talent pipeline is essential to sustained performance and achievement of the Company's
growth strategy. The leadership team incorporates talent strategy into the annual business strategy review process to ensure the
Company has the capabilities and capacity to meet current and future requirements. The Company conducts enterprise-wide,
global talent review processes with the CEO, business unit and function leaders focusing on the Company's high-performing
and high-potential talent, diverse talent, and succession plans for the Company's most critical roles. Also, the Company's board
of directors reviews and assesses management development plans for senior executives and the succession plans relating to
those positions.
The Company is also actively investing in identifying and developing the pipeline of future global leaders and technical experts.
One area of focus has been early career talent pipelines and programs, resulting in an expanded focus on internships and other
college/university recruitment pipelines. More specifically, accelerated development programs (e.g. such as the Company's
global RISE engineering program) have been implemented to strengthen the pipeline of talent required to sustain business
growth.
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As the Company continues to focus on developing the talent pipeline, we are also investing in strengthening our leadership
capability through leadership mentoring and training. The leadership training includes a mix of internal and external programs
and partnerships addressing fundamental leadership skills to engage, motivate and develop our talent.
Compensation, Benefits and Employee Wellness
The Company provides compensation and benefits programs designed to be competitive and equitable to attract, retain and
motivate highly qualified associates. The components of the Company's compensation program vary by region and job-type,
and include items such as base salary, performance-based bonus plans, equity awards, paid time off, and tuition reimbursement.
Global programs include a combination of statutory and additional supplemental benefits in the areas of health, welfare and
retirement.
We support our employees' mental and physical well-being through various programs that promote a healthy lifestyle. Our
health & wellness programs vary across countries and are tailored to the needs of our employees from location to location.
Globally, we offer comprehensive medical benefits and an employee assistance program that provides confidential counseling
at no charge for all our employees and their families to receive support with personal, health, life, financial, or work issues.
Health and Safety
Littelfuse considers the continuous improvement of our health and safety (H&S) programs as essential to the success of our
growing company. We are committed to meeting or exceeding H&S compliance requirements. Our EHS(environmental health
and safety) personnel are involved in evaluating compliance through audits (internal, external regulatory, and independent third-
party) and providing training to employees to increase their H&S knowledge.
We strive for zero workplace injuries, incidents, and occupational illnesses. Our total case incident rate remains below the
industry average, and there were no work-related fatalities in 2022. In 2022 and 2021, we added additional EHS professionals
to focus on targeted safety programs.
Community Involvement
The Company works to affect positive change in the communities in which we work and live. Our giving and volunteerism
philosophy is aligned to three pillars: Green – environment and conservation, STEM – technology innovation, and Equity –
humanitarian, community and family. These overarching pillars guide our actions while providing us with the flexibility to
serve the diverse needs of our local communities. We donate directly as a Company, match employee donations, and sponsor
and encourage volunteerism that enables meaningful change around the globe.
SUSTAINABILITY
The Company is committed to the long-term value of a robust sustainability strategy, and has positioned our business within the
global sustainability megatrend to enhance our product offering to help empower a sustainable, connected, and safer world.
Many of the Company's key end markets are linked to sustainable applications such as electric vehicles and charging
infrastructure, renewable energy, and power management. The Company publishes its Sustainability Report annually to
communicate its commitment and progress towards key internal sustainability initiatives. The focus areas of the Company's
sustainability program include:
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Additional information on how the Company manages each of these key areas and its sustainability program is available in the
Company's Sustainability Reports, located on the Company's website at https://www.littelfuse.com/about-us/sustainability.aspx.
The contents of the Company's Sustainability Reports and website are not incorporated by reference in this Annual Report on
Form 10-K.
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ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATION
The Company is subject to numerous foreign, federal, state, and local regulations relating to air and water quality, the disposal
of hazardous waste materials, safety and health. Compliance with applicable environmental regulations has not significantly
changed the Company’s competitive position, capital spending or earnings in the past and the Company does not presently
anticipate that compliance with such regulations will change its competitive position, capital spending or earnings for the
foreseeable future.
The Company believes that it is currently in compliance in all material respects with applicable environmental laws and
regulations.
Littelfuse GmbH, which was acquired by the Company in May 2004, is responsible for maintaining closed coal mines in
Germany from legacy operations. The Company is compliant with German regulations pertaining to the maintenance of the
mines and has an accrual related to certain of these coal mine shafts based on an engineering study estimating the cost of
remediating the dangers (such as a shaft collapse) of certain of these closed coal mine shafts in Germany. The accrual is
reviewed annually and calculated based upon the estimated costs of remediating the shafts. Further information regarding the
coal mine liability accrual is provided in Note 1, Summary of Significant Accounting Policies and Other Information, of the
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included in this Annual Report.
ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS.
The Company’s business, financial condition, and results of operations are subject to various risks and uncertainties, including
the risk factors it has identified below. Any of the following risk factors could materially and adversely affect the Company’s
business, financial condition, or results of operations. These factors are not necessarily listed in order of importance.
1) Operational Risks:
The Company’s industry is subject to intense competitive pressures.
The Company operates in markets that are highly competitive. The Company competes on the basis of price, product
performance and quality, service, and / or brand name across the industries and markets it serves. Competitive pressures could
affect the prices the Company is able to charge its customers or demand for its products.
The Company may not always be able to compete on price, particularly when compared to manufacturers with lower cost
structures. Some of the Company’s competitors have substantially greater sales, financial and manufacturing resources and may
have greater access to capital than the Company. As other companies enter its markets or develop new products, competition
may further intensify. The Company’s failure to compete effectively could materially adversely affect its business, financial
condition, and results of operations.
The Company engages in strategic acquisitions and may not realize the anticipated benefits of the acquisitions and / or may
encounter difficulties in integrating these businesses.
The Company seeks to grow through strategic acquisitions. In the past, the Company has acquired a number of businesses or
companies and additional product lines and assets. The Company intends to continue to expand and diversify its operations with
additional future acquisitions.
An acquired business, technology, service or product could under-perform relative to the Company’s expectations and the price
paid for it, or not perform in accordance with the Company’s anticipated timetable. This could cause the Company’s financial
results to differ from expectations in any given fiscal period, or over the long term. The success of these transactions also
depends on the Company’s ability to integrate the assets, operations, and personnel associated with these acquisitions. The
Company may encounter difficulties in integrating acquisitions with the Company’s operations and may not realize the degree
or timing of the benefits that are anticipated from an acquisition.
The Company may also discover liabilities or deficiencies associated with the companies or assets it acquires that were not
identified in advance, which may result in significant unanticipated costs. The effectiveness of the Company’s due diligence
review and its ability to evaluate the results of such due diligence are dependent upon the accuracy and completeness of
statements and disclosures made or actions taken by the companies acquired or their representatives, as well as the limited
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amount of time in which acquisitions are executed. In addition, the Company may fail to accurately forecast the financial
impact of an acquisition transaction, including tax and accounting charges. Acquisitions may also result in recording of
significant additional expenses to the results of operations and recording of substantial intangible assets on the balance sheet
upon closing. Any of these factors may adversely affect the Company’s financial condition and results of operations.
Disruptions in the Company’s manufacturing, supply or distribution chain could result in an adverse impact on results of
operations.
The Company sources materials and sells product through various global network channels. A disruption could occur within the
Company’s manufacturing, distribution or supply chain network. This could include damage or destruction due to various
causes including natural disasters or political instability which would cause one or more of these network channels to become
non-operational. This could adversely affect the Company’s ability to manufacture or deliver its products in a timely manner,
impair its ability to meet customer demand for products and result in lost sales or damage to its reputation. Such a disruption
could have a material adverse effect on the Company’s business, financial condition and results of operations.
The Company may be unable to manufacture and deliver products in a manner that is responsive to its customers’ needs.
The end markets for the Company’s products are characterized by technological change, frequent new product introductions
and enhancements, changes in customer requirements and emerging industry standards. The introduction of products
embodying new technologies and the emergence of new industry standards could render its existing products obsolete and
unmarketable before it can recover any or all of its research, development, and commercialization expenses on capital
investments. Furthermore, the life cycles of its products may change and are difficult to estimate.
The Company’s future success will depend upon its ability to manufacture and deliver products in a manner that is responsive
to its customers’ needs. The Company will need to develop and introduce new products and product enhancements on a timely
basis that keep pace with technological developments and emerging industry standards and address increasingly sophisticated
requirements of its customers. The Company invests heavily in research and development without knowing if it will recover
these costs. The Company’s competitors may develop products or technologies that will render its products non-competitive or
obsolete. If it cannot develop and market new products or product enhancements in a timely and cost-effective manner, its
business, financial condition and results of operations could be materially adversely affected.
The Company’s business may be interrupted by labor disputes or other interruptions of supplies.
A work stoppage could occur at certain Company facilities, most likely as a result of disputes under collective bargaining
agreements or in connection with negotiations of new collective bargaining agreements. In addition, the Company may
experience a shortage of supplies for various reasons, such as financial distress, work stoppages, natural disasters, or production
difficulties that may affect one of its suppliers. A significant work stoppage, or an interruption or shortage of supplies for any
reason, if protracted, could substantially adversely affect the Company’s business, financial condition and results of operations.
Failure to attract and retain qualified personnel could affect the Company’s business results.
The Company’s success in its existing and acquired businesses, depends on the Company’s ability to attract, retain, and
motivate a highly-skilled and diverse management team and workforce. Failure to ensure that the Company has the depth and
breadth of personnel with the necessary skill set and experience could impede its ability to deliver growth objectives and
execute the Company’s strategy. Competition for qualified employees among companies that rely heavily upon engineering and
technology is at times intense, and the loss of qualified employees could hinder the Company’s ability to conduct research
activities successfully and develop marketable products.
The Company may not be successful protecting its intellectual property.
The Company considers its intellectual property, including patents, trade names, and trademarks, to be of significant value to its
business as a whole. The Company’s products are manufactured, marketed, and sold under a portfolio of patents, trademarks,
licenses, and other forms of intellectual property, some of which expire or are allowed to lapse at various dates in the future.
The Company develops and acquires new intellectual property on an ongoing basis and considers all of its intellectual property
to be valuable. The Company's policy is to file applications and obtain patents for the great majority of its novel and innovative
new products including product modifications and improvements. Based on the broad scope of its product lines, the Company
believes that the loss or expiration of any single intellectual property right would not have a material adverse effect upon its
consolidated results of operations, financial position and cash flows; however, multiple losses or expirations could have a
material adverse effect upon the Company’s consolidated results of operations, financial position and cash flows.
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2) Regulatory Risks:
Climate change, and the regulatory and legislative developments related to climate change, may have a material adverse
impact on our business and results of operations.
The potential physical impacts of climate change on our business operations are highly uncertain and differ in each geographic
region where we operate. These impacts may include changes in weather patterns and increased weather intensity, water
shortages, changing sea levels and changing temperatures. The impacts of climate change may materially and adversely impact
the cost of production, insurance availability, and financial performance of our operations. Further, any impacts to our business
and financial condition as a result of climate change are likely to occur over a sustained period of time and are therefore
difficult to quantify with any degree of specificity. For example, extreme weather events may result in adverse physical effects
on portions of our or others infrastructure, which could disrupt our supply chain and our customers and ultimately our business
operations. In addition, disruption of transportation and distribution systems could result in reduced operational efficiency and
customer service interruption. Climate-related events have the potential to disrupt our business, including the business of our
suppliers and customers, and may cause us to experience higher attrition, and additional costs to resume operations.
Increased government or governmental bodies contemplating legislative and regulatory changes in response to the potential
impact of climate change could impose significant costs on us and our suppliers and customers, including increased cost of
materials and natural resources, sources and supply of energy, capital equipment, environmental monitoring and reporting, or
other costs to comply with such regulations. Potential regulations or standards could mandate more restrictive manufacturing
requirements, such as stricter limits on greenhouse gas emissions and material used in production. Any future climate change
regulations could also adversely impact our ability to compete with companies not subject to such regulations.
Changes in U.S. and other countries trade policy, including the imposition of tariffs and the resulting consequences, may
have a material adverse impact on our business and results of operations.
In the past several years, the U.S. government adopted a new approach to trade policy and in some cases to renegotiate, or
potentially terminate, certain existing bilateral or multi-lateral trade agreements. It also imposed tariffs on certain foreign goods
and products. These measures may materially increase costs for goods imported into the U.S. This in turn could require us to
materially increase prices to our customers which may reduce demand, or, if we do not or are unable to increase prices, could
result in lower margins on products sold. Changes in U.S. trade policy have resulted in, and could result in more, U.S. trading
partners adopting responsive trade policies making it more difficult or costly for us to export our products to those countries.
Additionally, continued geo-political issues may result in customers in China seeking to source products from local suppliers,
which could result in lower sales or lost customers.
The Company is exposed to political, economic, and other risks that arise from operating a multinational business.
The Company's customers, suppliers, employees and operations are located in numerous countries around the world, and
contribute significantly to its revenues and earnings. Sales to customers outside the U.S. constituted approximately 64% of the
Company's net sales in fiscal 2022. Many of the Company's key customers are located outside of U.S. and maintain global
operations. Serving a global customer base and remaining competitive in the global marketplace requires the Company to
diversify its operations outside the U.S. to capitalize on customer and market opportunities, build a global workforce and
maintain a cost efficient structure. In addition, the Company sources a significant amount of raw materials, components and
finished goods from third-party suppliers and contract manufacturers. The Company’s operating activities are subject to a
number of risks generally associated with multi-national operations, including risks relating to the following:
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political and economic instability;
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public health concerns, including the outbreak of the coronavirus or other pandemics;
difficulties in staffing and managing multi-national operations; and
limitations on the Company’s ability to enforce legal rights and remedies.
Any of these factors could have a material adverse effect on the Company’s consolidated results of operations, financial
position and cash flows.
The effects of the COVID-19 pandemic could adversely affect our business, results of operations and financial condition.
The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and related measures to reduce its spread have impacted, and may continue to impact,
our operations across markets in which the Company operates and those of our suppliers, customers and distributors. Although
COVID-19 had less of an effect on fiscal year 2022 as compared to fiscal year 2021, the extent to which the COVID-19
pandemic will continue to affect our business, results of operations and financial condition is difficult to predict and depends on
numerous evolving factors including the duration and scope of the pandemic; government, social, business and other actions
that have been and will be taken in response to the pandemic including lockdowns and travel restrictions; appearance of new
variants of COVID-19; the availability, adoption and efficacy of vaccines and treatments. In addition, any economic downturn
or recession brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic or other public health crises could adversely affect demand for our
products and impact our results of operations and financial condition. These effects, alone or taken together, could have a
material adverse effect on our business, results of operations, or financial condition.
Environmental liabilities could adversely impact the Company’s financial position.
Foreign, federal, state and local laws and regulations impose various restrictions and controls on the discharge of materials,
chemicals and gases used in the Company’s manufacturing processes or in its finished goods. These environmental regulations
have required the Company to expend a portion of its resources and capital on relevant compliance programs. Under these laws
and regulations, the Company could be held financially responsible for remedial measures if its current or former properties are
contaminated or if it sends waste to a landfill or recycling facility that becomes contaminated, even if the Company did not
cause the contamination. The Company may be subject to additional common law claims if it releases substances that damage
or harm third parties. In addition, future changes in environmental laws or regulations may require additional investments in
capital equipment or the implementation of additional compliance programs. Any failure to comply with new or existing
environmental laws or regulations could subject the Company to significant liabilities and could have a material adverse effect
on its consolidated results of operations, financial position and cash flows.
In the conduct of manufacturing operations, the Company has handled and does handle materials that are considered hazardous,
toxic or volatile under federal, state, and local laws. The risk of accidental release of such materials cannot be completely
eliminated. In addition, the Company operates or owns facilities located on or near real property that was formerly owned and
operated by others. Certain of these properties were used in ways that involved hazardous materials. Contaminants may migrate
from, within or through these properties. These releases or migrations may give rise to claims. Where third parties are
responsible for contamination, the third parties may not have funds, or not make funds available when needed, to pay
remediation costs imposed upon the Company under environmental laws and regulations.
The Company is responsible for the maintenance of discontinued coal mining operations in Germany. The risk of
environmental remediation exists, and the Company is in the process of remediating the mines considered to be the most at risk.
3) Financial Risks:
Reorganization activities may lead to additional costs and material adverse effects.
In the past, the Company has taken actions to restructure and optimize its production and manufacturing capabilities and
efficiencies through relocations, consolidations, plant closings or asset sales. In the future, the Company may take additional
restructuring actions including the consolidating, closing or selling of additional facilities. These actions could result in
impairment charges and various charges for such items as idle capacity, disposition costs and severance costs, in addition to
normal or attendant risks and uncertainties. The Company may be unsuccessful in any of its current or future efforts to
restructure or consolidate its business. Plans to minimize or eliminate any loss of revenues during restructuring or consolidation
may not be achieved. These activities may have a material adverse effect upon the Company’s business, financial condition and
results of operations.
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The Company’s ability to manage currency or commodity price fluctuations or supply shortages is limited.
As a resource-intensive manufacturing operation, the Company is exposed to a variety of market and asset risks, including the
effects of changes in commodity prices, foreign currency exchange rates, and interest rates. The Company has multiple sources
of supply for the majority of its commodity requirements. The Company saw a reduction in supply chain constraints and costs
during the second half of 2022, including material availability and transportation costs and expects to see further supply chain
improvements during 2023. The Company increased its prices during both 2022 and 2021 to help mitigate the impact of rising
input costs. However, if future significant shortages disrupt the supply of raw materials or result in price increases, this could
affect prices the Company charges its customers, its product costs, and the competitive position of its products and services.
The Company monitors and manages exposures in changes in commodity prices, foreign currency exchange rates, and interest
rates as an integral part of its overall risk management program, which recognizes the unpredictability of markets and seeks to
reduce the potentially adverse effects on its results. Nevertheless, changes in currency exchange rates, commodity prices and
interest rates cannot always be predicted. In addition, because of intense price competition and the Company’s high level of
fixed costs, it may not be able to address such changes even if they are foreseeable. Substantial changes in these rates and prices
could have a material adverse effect on the Company’s results of operations and financial condition. In addition, significant
portions of its revenues and earnings are exposed to changes in foreign currency rates. As it operates in multiple foreign
currencies, changes in those currencies relative to the U.S. dollar will impact its revenues and expenses. The impact of possible
currency devaluation in countries experiencing high inflation rates or significant exchange fluctuations can impact the
Company’s results and financial guidance. For additional discussion of interest rate, currency or commodity price risk, see Item
7A, Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk.
The Company’s effective tax rate could materially increase as a consequence of various factors, including U.S. and/or
international tax legislation, mix of the Company’s earnings by jurisdiction, and U.S. and non-U.S. jurisdictional tax audits.
The Company is subject to taxes in the U.S. and numerous non-U.S. jurisdictions. Therefore, it is subject to changes in tax laws
in each of these jurisdictions, including changes discussed in the paragraphs below. The outcome of these and other legislative
developments, including changes to interpretations of recently enacted legislation, could have a material adverse effect on the
Company’s future effective tax rate and cash flows.
The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (“OECD”) has been working with a group of more than 100
countries to significantly change the tax treatment of multinational businesses, subjecting them to tax in additional jurisdictions,
modifying the methods by which they allocate profits among jurisdictions, and subjecting them to a minimum level of tax of
15%, on a country-by-country-basis. As part of this effort, in December of 2021, the OECD published model rules to assist
with implementation of the minimum tax regime.
In December of 2022, the European Union reached an agreement pursuant to which all European Union countries agreed to
enact laws based upon the OECD-led minimum tax proposals. Such law changes, if enacted, would be effective beginning in
2024. Other countries outside the European Union are also expected to enact rules that will incorporate the OECD-led
minimum tax proposals and go into effect beginning in 2024. The Company’s income tax rate in certain non-U.S. jurisdictions
is lower than 15%. Enactment of these minimum tax proposals, and the other proposals discussed above, could have a material
adverse effect on the Company’s future effective tax rate and cash flows.
The Company has two subsidiaries in China which benefit from lower income tax rates due to “tax holidays” which apply for
three-year periods. The tax holiday for one of the subsidiaries expired at the end of 2022, and for the other subsidiary the tax
holiday will expire at the end of 2023. The Company intends to apply for renewals of these tax holidays, but future year tax
benefits will depend upon the Company’s ability to obtain extensions, after the three-year periods expire. There can be no
assurance that future extensions will be granted.
The tax rates applicable in the jurisdictions within which the Company operates vary widely. Therefore, the Company’s
effective tax rate may be adversely affected by changes in the mix of its earnings by jurisdiction.
The Company’s tax returns are subject to examination by various U.S. and non-U.S. tax authorities, including the U.S. Internal
Revenue Service. The Company regularly assesses the likelihood of an adverse outcome resulting from these examinations to
determine the adequacy of its provision for income taxes. However, there can be no assurance as to the outcome of these
examinations.
A decline in expected profitability of the Company or individual reporting units of the Company could result in the
impairment of assets, including goodwill and other long-lived assets.
The Company continues to hold material amounts of goodwill and other long-lived assets on its balance sheet. A decline in
expected profitability, particularly if there is a decline in the global economy, could call into question the recoverability of the
Company’s related goodwill and other long-lived tangible and intangible assets and require the write-down or write-off of these
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assets. Such an occurrence could have a material adverse effect on the Company’s consolidated results of operations, financial
position and cash flows.
A significant fluctuation between the U.S. dollar and other currencies could adversely impact the Company's revenue and
earnings.
Although the Company's financial results are reported in U.S. dollars, the majority of the Company’s operations consist of
manufacturing and sales activities in foreign countries. The Company’s most significant net long exposure is to the euro. The
Company’s most significant net short exposures are to the Chinese renminbi, Mexican peso, and Philippine peso. Changes in
foreign exchange rates could have an adverse effect on the Company's results of operations, financial position and cash flows.
The Company’s revenues may vary significantly from period to period.
The Company’s revenues may vary significantly from one period to another due to a variety of factors including:
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changes in customers’ buying decisions;
changes in demand for its products;
changes in its distributor inventory stocking;
the Company’s product mix;
the Company’s effectiveness in managing manufacturing processes;
costs and timing of its component purchases;
the effectiveness of its inventory control;
the degree to which it is able to utilize its available manufacturing capacity;
the Company’s ability to meet delivery schedules;
general economic and industry conditions;
local conditions and events that may affect its production volumes, such as labor conditions and political instability;
and
seasonality of certain product lines.
The bankruptcy or insolvency of a major customer could adversely affect the Company.
The bankruptcy or insolvency of a major customer could result in lower sales revenue and cause a material adverse effect on the
Company’s consolidated results of operations, financial position and cash flows. In addition, the bankruptcy or insolvency of a
major auto manufacturer or significant supplier likely could lead to substantial disruptions in the automotive supply base,
resulting in lower demand for the Company’s products, which would likely cause a decrease in sales revenue and have a
substantial adverse impact on the Company’s consolidated results of operations, financial position and cash flows.
The inability to maintain access to capital markets may adversely affect the Company’s business and financial results.
The Company’s ability to invest in its businesses, make strategic acquisitions, and refinance maturing debt obligations may
require access to the capital markets and sufficient bank credit lines to support short-term borrowings. If the Company is unable
to access the capital markets or bank credit facilities, it could experience a material adverse effect on its consolidated results of
operations, financial position and cash flows.
Fixed costs may reduce operating results if sales fall below expectations.
The Company’s expense levels are based, in part, on its expectations for future sales. Many of the Company’s expenses,
particularly those relating to capital equipment and manufacturing overhead, are relatively fixed. The Company might not be
able to reduce spending quickly enough to compensate for reductions in sales. Accordingly, shortfalls in sales could materially
and adversely affect the Company’s consolidated results of operations, financial position and cash flows.
The volatility of the Company’s stock price could affect the value of an investment in the Company’s stock and future
financial position.
The market price of the Company’s stock can fluctuate widely. Between January 1, 2022 and December 31, 2022, the closing
sale price of the Company’s common stock ranged between a low of $197.16 and a high of $326.82. The volatility of the stock
price may be related to any number of factors, such as volatility in the financial markets, general macroeconomic conditions,
industry conditions, market expectations concerning the Company’s results of operations, or the volatility of its revenues as
discussed above under “The Company’s revenues may vary significantly from period to period.” The historic market price of
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the Company’s common stock may not be indicative of future market prices. The Company may not be able to sustain or
increase the value of its common stock. Declines in the market price of the Company’s stock could adversely affect the
Company’s ability to retain personnel with stock incentives, to acquire businesses or assets in exchange for stock and/or to
conduct future financing activities with or involving the Company’s common stock.
The Company is exposed to, and may be adversely affected by, potential security breaches or other disruptions to its
information technology systems and data security.
The Company relies on its information technology systems and networks in connection with many of its business activities.
Some of these networks and systems are managed directly by the Company, while others are managed by third-party service
providers and are not under the Company’s direct control. The Company’s operations routinely involve receiving, storing,
processing and transmitting sensitive information pertaining to its business, customers, dealers, suppliers, employees, and other
sensitive matters. As with most companies, the Company has experienced cyber-attacks, attempts to breach its systems, and
other similar incidents, none of which have been material. Any future cyber incidents could, however, materially disrupt
operational systems; result in loss of trade secrets or other proprietary or competitively sensitive information; compromise
personally identifiable information regarding employees or customers or other third parties; and jeopardize the security of the
Company’s facilities. A cyber incident could be caused by malicious outsiders using sophisticated methods to circumvent
firewalls, encryption, and other security defenses. Because techniques used to obtain unauthorized access or to sabotage
systems change frequently and generally are not recognized until they are launched against a target, the Company may be
unable to anticipate these techniques or to implement adequate preventative measures. Information technology security threats,
including security breaches, computer malware, and other cyber-attacks are increasing in both frequency and sophistication and
could create financial liability, subject the Company to legal or regulatory sanctions or damage the Company’s reputation with
customers, dealers, suppliers, and other stakeholders. The Company continuously seeks to maintain a robust program of
information security and controls, but the impact of a material information technology event could have a material adverse
effect on the Company’s competitive position, reputation, results of operations, financial position and cash flows.
Customer demands and regulations related to conflict-free minerals may force the Company to incur additional expenses.
The Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act requires disclosure of use of “conflict” minerals mined from
the Democratic Republic of Congo and adjoining countries and efforts to prevent the use of such minerals. In the semiconductor
industry, these minerals are most commonly found in metals. As there may be only a limited number of suppliers offering
“conflict free” metals, the Company cannot be certain that it will be able to obtain necessary metals in sufficient quantities or at
competitive prices. Also, the Company may face challenges with its customers and suppliers if it is unable to sufficiently verify
that the metals used in its products are “conflict free.”
ITEM 1B. UNRESOLVED STAFF COMMENTS.
None.
ITEM 2. PROPERTIES.
The Company’s engineering and research and development, manufacturing, sales, warehouses, and distribution centers are
located in approximately 93 owned or leased facilities worldwide with primary operations in China, France, Germany, India,
Italy, Japan, Lithuania, Mexico, Netherlands, Philippines, South Korea, U.K, the U.S., and Vietnam totaling approximately 4.8
million square feet. The Company’s owned facilities include approximately 2.6 million square feet and the Company’s leased
facilities include approximately 2.2 million square feet. The Company’s corporate headquarters is located in the U.S. in
Chicago, Illinois.
The Company believes its facilities are adequate to meet its requirements for the foreseeable future.
ITEM 3. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS.
The Company is not a party to any material legal proceedings, other than routine litigation incidental to its business.
ITEM 4. MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES.
Not applicable.
Information about our Executive Officers.
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The executive officers of the Company are as follows:
Name
David W. Heinzmann
Meenal A. Sethna
Ryan K. Stafford
Maggie Chu
Matthew J. Cole
Alexander Conrad
Deepak Nayar
Age
59
Position
President and Chief Executive Officer
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Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Executive Vice President, Mergers and Acquisitions, Chief Legal Officer and
Corporate Secretary
Senior Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer
Senior Vice President, eMobility and Corporate Strategy
Senior Vice President and General Manager, Passenger Vehicle Business
Senior Vice President and General Manager, Electronics Business
David W. Heinzmann, President and Chief Executive Officer and a member of the Board of Directors. Mr. Heinzmann began
his career at Littelfuse in 1985 as a manufacturing engineer and has held positions of increasing responsibility since that time,
including Vice President, Global Operations, from 2007 to 2014, and Chief Operating Officer from 2014 until assuming his
current position in 2017.
Meenal A. Sethna, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. Ms. Sethna joined Littelfuse in 2015 as Senior Vice
President of Finance until assuming her current position in 2016. Prior to joining Littelfuse, Ms. Sethna served from 2011 to
2015 as Vice President and Corporate Controller of Illinois Tool Works Inc., a diversified manufacturer of specialized
industrial equipment, consumables, and related service businesses. Ms. Sethna is a Certified Public Accountant in Illinois.
Ryan K. Stafford, Executive Vice President, Mergers and Acquisitions, Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary. Mr.
Stafford joined Littelfuse as its first General Counsel and Chief Human Resources Officer in 2007, became Corporate Secretary
in 2017, and assumed his current position in 2021. Prior to joining Littelfuse, Mr. Stafford served in a number of roles at Tyco
International Ltd., including Vice President of China Operations and Vice President & General Counsel for its Engineered
Products & Services Business Segment.
Maggie Chu, Senior Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer. Ms. Chu joined Littelfuse in 2021 as Senior Vice
President and Chief Human Resources Officer. Prior to joining Littelfuse, Ms. Chu served from 2018 to 2021 at Caterpillar,
Inc., a leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and
diesel-electric locomotives, as Segment Human Resources Director for the Energy & Transportation segment and Corporate
Services group. Prior to Caterpillar, Ms. Chu spent 15 years with General Electric Company, a high-tech industrial company, in
a number of global human resources leadership roles across several of General Electric’s industrial businesses.
Matthew J. Cole, Senior Vice President, eMobility and Corporate Strategy. Mr. Cole joined Littelfuse in 2015 as Senior Vice
President and General Manager, Industrial Business Unit, and in 2019 became Senior Vice President, Business Development
and Corporate Strategy until assuming his current position in 2021. Prior to joining Littelfuse, Mr. Cole served from 2009 to
2015 as Vice President and General Manager of the Advanced Measurement Technology division of AMETEK, a global leader
in electronic instruments and electromechanical devices.
Alexander Conrad, Senior Vice President and General Manager, Passenger Vehicle Business. Mr. Conrad joined Littelfuse in
2005 as Sales Manager, Germany & Eastern Europe. He then held various positions of increasing responsibility at Littelfuse
including Sales Director EMEA; Global Director of Sales; Managing Director, Passenger Car Products from 2013 to 2014; and
Vice President, Passenger Car Products, from 2015 until assuming his current position in 2018.
Deepak Nayar, Senior Vice President and General Manager, Electronics Business. Mr. Nayar joined Littelfuse in 2005 as
Business Line Director of the Electronics Business Unit. He then held various positions of increasing responsibility at Littelfuse
including Vice President, Global Sales, Electronics Business Unit; Senior Vice President, Electronics Business Unit from 2011
until 2019; and Senior Vice President and General Manager, Electronics and Industrial Business from 2019 until assuming his
current position in 2022.
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PART II
ITEM 5. MARKET FOR REGISTRANT’S COMMON EQUITY, RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS, AND
ISSUER PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES.
Shares of the Company’s common stock are traded under the symbol “LFUS” on the NASDAQ Global Select MarketSM.
Number of Holders
As of February 10, 2023, there were 55 holders of record of the Company’s common stock.
Dividend Policy
The future dividend policy will be determined by the Board of Directors based upon its evaluation of earnings, cash availability,
and general business prospects. Currently, there are restrictions on the payment of dividends contained in the Company’s credit
agreements that relate to the maintenance of certain financial ratios. However, the Company expects to continue paying cash
dividends on a quarterly basis for the foreseeable future.
Recent Sales of Unregistered Securities
There were no sales of unregistered securities by us or affiliates during the fiscal year ended December 31, 2022.
Purchases of Equity Securities
On April 29, 2020, the Company announced that the Board of Directors authorized a new program to repurchase up to
1,000,000 shares of the Company's common stock for the period May 1, 2020 to April 30, 2021 (the "2020 program"). On April
28, 2021, the Company announced that the Board of Directors authorized a new three-year program to repurchase up to
$300 million in the aggregate of shares of the Company’s common stock for the period May 1, 2021 to April 30, 2024 to
replace its previous 2020 program.
The Company did not repurchase shares of its common stock during the fiscal year ended December 31, 2022. There are
$300 million in the aggregate of shares available for purchase under the new program as of December 31, 2022.
Stock Performance Graph
The following stock performance graph and related information shall not be deemed “soliciting material” or “filed” with the
Securities and Exchange Commission, nor shall such information be incorporated by reference into any future filings under the
Securities Act of 1933 or Securities Exchange Act of 1934, each as amended, except to the extent that the Company specifically
incorporates it by reference into such filing.
The following stock performance graph compares the five-year cumulative total return on Littelfuse common stock to the five-
year cumulative total returns on the Russell 1000 Index and the Dow Jones Electrical Components and Equipment Industry
Group Index. The Company believes that the Russell 1000 Index and the Dow Jones Electrical Components and Equipment
Industry Group Index represent a broad market index and peer industry group for total return performance comparison. The
stock performance shown on the graph below represents historical stock performance and is not necessarily indicative of future
stock price performance.
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Littelfuse, Inc.
Russell 1000
Dow Jones US Electrical Components & Equipment
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131
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136
12/2017
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100 $
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12/2018
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The Dow Jones Electrical Components and Equipment Industry Group Index includes the common stock of A. O. Smith Corp.;
AAON, Inc.; American Superconductor Corp.; AMETEK, Inc.; Amphenol Corp.; Arrow Electronics, Inc.; Avnet, Inc.; AVX
Corp.; Capstone Turbine Corp.; CTS Corp.; General Cable Corp.; Hubbell Inc. Class B; Jabil Circuit, Inc.; Littelfuse, Inc.;
Methode Electronics, Inc.; Plexus Corp.; Powerwave Technologies, Inc.; Regal-Beloit Corp.; Vicor Corp.; and Vishay
Intertechnology, Inc.
For Littelfuse, Inc. and all indexes noted above, a $100 investment made on December 30, 2017 and reinvestment of all
dividends is assumed. Returns for the Company’s fiscal years presented above are as of the last day of the respective fiscal year
which was December 29, 2018, December 28, 2019, December 26, 2020, January 1, 2022, and December 31, 2022 for the fiscal
years 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021 and 2022, respectively.
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ITEM 6. [RESERVED.]
ITEM 7. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF
OPERATIONS.
The following discussion of the Company's financial condition and results of operations should be read together with the
Consolidated Financial Statements and notes to those statements included in Item 8 of Part II of this Annual Report on Form
10-K.
BUSINESS
For a description of the Company’s business, segments and product offerings, see Item 1, Business.
2022 EXECUTIVE OVERVIEW
Net sales were $2,513.9 million, which increased by $434.0 million or 20.9% in 2022 compared to 2021. The increase was
primarily driven by higher volume and price realization in the Electronics and Industrial segments, $202.8 million or 9.8% of
incremental net sales from the Carling acquisition within the Transportation segment and $81.7 million or 3.9% of net sales
from the C&K acquisition within the Electronics segment, partially offset by $65.3 million or 3.1% of unfavorable changes in
foreign exchange rates. The Company recognized net income of $373.3 million, or $14.94 per diluted share, in 2022 compared
to net income of $283.8 million, or $11.38 per diluted share in 2021. The increase in net income is primarily due to an increase
in operating income of $122.0 million and $26.2 million in the Electronics and Industrial segments, respectively, partially offset
by higher interest expense of $7.7 million and foreign exchange losses of $7.2 million.
Supply chain constraints, including material shortages and transportation capacity and costs impacted the Company, its
suppliers and customers during the first half of 2022 and to a lesser extent during the second half of 2022. The Company
expects to see continued improvement in supply chain availability during 2023.
Net cash provided by operating activities was $419.7 million for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2022 representing an
increase of $46.4 million as compared to the fiscal year ended January 1, 2022. The increase in net cash provided by operating
activities was primarily due to higher cash earnings partially offset by increases in working capital resulting from higher sales
growth and larger annual incentive bonus payments made in 2022 as compared to 2021.
On June 30, 2022, the Company amended and restated its Credit Agreement, dated as of April 3, 2020 (as so amended and
restated, the “Credit Agreement”) to effect certain changes, including, among other changes: (i) adding a $300 million
unsecured term loan credit facility; (ii) making certain financial and non-financial covenants less restrictive on the Company
and its subsidiaries; (iii) replacing LIBOR-based interest rate benchmarks and modifying performance-based interest rate
margins; and (iv) extending the maturity date to June 30, 2027 (the “Maturity Date”). Pursuant to the Credit Agreement, the
Company may, from time to time, increase the size of the revolving credit facility or enter into one or more tranches of term
loans in minimum increments of $25 million if there is no event of default and the Company is in compliance with certain
financial covenants.
On February 3, 2023, the Company acquired Western Automation Research and Development Limited (“Western Automation”)
for approximately $162 million in cash. Headquartered in Galway, Ireland, Western Automation is a designer and manufacturer
of electrical shock protection devices used across a broad range of high-growth end markets, including e-Mobility off-board
charging infrastructure, industrial safety and renewables. Western Automation has annualized sales of approximately
$25 million and will be reported within the company’s Industrial segment. The company does not expect the acquisition to have
a material impact to its 2023 financial results.The Company financed the transaction with cash on hand.
On July 19, 2022, the Company acquired C&K for $540 million in cash. Founded in 1928, C&K is a leading designer and
manufacturer of high-performance electromechanical switches and interconnect solutions with a strong global presence across a
broad range of end markets, including industrial, transportation, datacom, and aerospace. At the time the Company and C&K
entered into a definitive agreement, C&K had annualized sales of over $200 million. The business is reported as part of the
electronics-passive products and sensors business within the Company's Electronics segment. The Company financed the
transaction through a combination of cash on hand and debt.
Impact of COVID-19 on Business
The effects from COVID-19 continue to drive higher ongoing costs including spending on personal protective equipment
("PPE"), additional personnel and employee transportation costs, and manufacturing inefficiencies as well as an increase in
material costs and transportation costs due to global supply chain and logistics constraints around the world.
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Although COVID-19 had less of an effect on fiscal year 2022 as compared to fiscal year 2021, it is difficult to estimate the
ongoing magnitude of future COVID-19 disruptions, and its potential impact on the Company's employees, customers,
suppliers and vendors. The Company will continue to actively monitor the situation and may take further actions altering its
business operations that the Company determines are in the best interests of its employees, customers, partners, suppliers, and
other stakeholders, or as required by federal, state, or local authorities. It is not clear what the potential effects any such
alterations or modifications may have on the Company's business and operations, including the effects on its customers,
employees, and prospects, or on the Company's financial results for the fiscal year 2023.
Risks Related to Market Conditions
The Company continues to operate in a more volatile macro environment, including events related to the war in Ukraine.
Although the Company does not have any direct operations in Ukraine or Russia, it had a modest impact on the Company,
including higher transportation costs due to the Company modifying its shipping logistics as well as suspending sales into and
purchases from Russia. Additionally, the war impacted some of the Company's customers who had lower production levels
during 2022 due to shut-downs and ongoing material shortages.
OUTLOOK
Vision and Strategy
The Company closely collaborates with strategic customers to design and manufacture innovative and reliable solutions to help
empower a sustainable, connected, and safer world in virtually every market that uses electrical energy.
Within transportation end markets, the Company’s products are found in passenger vehicles and commercial vehicles, like
material handling equipment, heavy-duty truck and bus, off-road and recreational vehicles, construction equipment, agricultural
machinery, rail, marine and aerospace. The Company is also a key enabler of electrification, or eMobility, across these
transportation applications, and EV charging infrastructure. The Company continues to advance its existing customer
relationships with OEM, Tier One and channel partners while driving product content growth for advanced, high-growth
applications.
Within industrial end markets, the Company’s products are found in renewable energy and energy storage applications, HVAC,
factory automation and industrial safety, industrial motor drives and power conversion, and heavy and general industrial type
applications. The Company utilizes its deep technical engineering capabilities and design support to drive product content
growth across high-growth applications like renewables, energy storage, HVAC, and industrial automation and safety.
Within electronics end markets, the Company’s products are found in data center, cloud storage and telecom infrastructure
applications, building technologies and automation, appliances, medical devices, gaming and entertainment applications and
mobile electronics. The Company leverages its strategic distribution partnerships and deep OEM relationships, coupled with its
comprehensive product offerings, to drive product content growth across a broad range of applications.
The Company expects the ever-increasing complexity of application architectures, driven by ongoing electronification and
electrification across these end markets, to drive increasing product content opportunities. Built upon that framework, the
Company has positioned itself around the structural growth themes of sustainability, connectivity, and safety, which will
continue to drive increased demand for the Company’s innovative, reliable solutions across the transportation, industrial and
electronics end markets that it serves.
The Company’s five-year strategic plan, built around these structural growth themes, is focused on delivering top-tier
shareholder returns by driving double-digit sales growth, best-in-class profitability, earnings per share growth, strong cash flow
generation, and deploying capital to drive value creation. The Company pursues the following major strategic objectives, which
are summarized below, along with more specific areas of focus. The Company uses the financial measures below to gauge
progress toward achieving these strategic objectives. These measures include organic sales growth, operating margins, cash
flow from operations, and returns on invested capital.
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Strategic Objectives
Priorities
Double-digit sales growth
5-7% average annual organic sales growth
5-7% average annual growth from strategic acquisitions
EPS growth
Earnings per share growth greater than revenue growth
Capital allocation and returns
Cash flow from operations less capital expenditures
(free cash flow) is targeted to approximate or exceed net
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Increase product content with existing and new customers,
and expand market share
Expand presence (i.e. with portfolio and infrastructure) into
new and underpenetrated, high-growth geographies and end
markets
Increase innovation capabilities and investments
Leverage breadth of go-to-market strategies
Target mergers and acquisitions that enhance and sustain
organic growth
Focus on higher profitability growth opportunities
Improve operating margins through operational and
commercial excellence
Disciplined approach to balancing costs with long-term
strategic investments
Disciplined management of working capital
Deployment of capital consistent with capital allocation
priorities
Target 40% of free cash flow returned to shareholders
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Remainder focused on strategic acquisitions
Return on invested capital percentage in the high-teens
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Mergers and acquisitions that align with strategy and
financial metrics
Grow dividend in line with earnings
Opportunistic share repurchases
The Company’s strategy is focused on accelerating organic growth by increasing its product content in applications and share
gains, enhancing technology efforts to drive innovation, expanding its digital presence, capitalizing on cross segment
opportunities, and gaining traction in underpenetrated, high-growth geographies and end markets. The Company also leverages
strategic acquisitions to enhance and sustain its organic growth. The Company will continue to make targeted strategic
acquisitions that align to its strategy and financial metrics to drive growth across its businesses, products, markets, and
technologies while leveraging existing customers and targeting new customers.
Management believes that profitable growth through a combination of organic growth and strategic acquisitions is critical to the
Company’s competitiveness, while enhancing the value the Company delivers to all of its stakeholders. In addition, the
Company continues to implement initiatives across all businesses to enhance productivity, and its commercial and operational
capabilities, while managing its cost structure to align with business conditions, and the markets it serves. Primary areas of
focus include optimizing its global operations, successfully integrating strategic acquisitions, and streamlining administrative
and support activities to drive improved operating margins.
The Company seeks to deploy its capital consistent with its capital allocation priorities. These priorities include investments to
drive increased organic growth, targeted acquisitions that align to the Company’s strategic and financial metrics, and enhance
and sustain its organic growth, and returning capital to shareholders through dividends and opportunistic share repurchases.
Critical Estimates and Significant Accounting Policies
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principle ("GAAP") requires
management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, the disclosure of
contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during
the reporting period. The Company’s most critical accounting policies are those that are most important to the portrayal of its
financial condition and results of operations, and which require the Company to make its most difficult and subjective
judgments, often as a result of the need to make estimates of matters that are inherently uncertain. The Company has identified
the following as its most critical accounting policies and judgments. Although management believes that its estimates and
assumptions are reasonable, they are based upon information available when they are made, and therefore, actual results may
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differ from these estimates under different assumptions or conditions. The Company has reviewed these critical accounting
policies and related disclosures with the Audit Committee of its Board of Directors. Significant accounting policies are more
fully described in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included elsewhere in this Annual Report.
Critical Accounting Estimates
Goodwill
The Company’s methodology for allocating the purchase price of acquisitions is based on established valuation techniques that
reflect the consideration of a number of factors, including valuations performed by third-party appraisers when appropriate.
Goodwill is measured as the excess of the cost of an acquired entity over the fair value assigned to identifiable assets acquired
and liabilities assumed. Based on its current organization structure, the Company has seven reporting units for which cash flows
are determinable and to which goodwill has been allocated.
The Company annually tests goodwill for impairment on the first day of its fiscal fourth quarter, or more frequently if an event
occurs or circumstances change that would more likely than not reduce the fair value of a reporting unit below its carrying
value. The Company also performs an interim review for indicators of impairment each quarter to assess whether an interim
impairment review is required for any reporting unit. As part of its interim reviews, management analyzes potential changes in
the value of individual reporting units based on each reporting unit’s operating results for the period compared to expected
results as of the prior year’s annual impairment test. In addition, management considers how other key assumptions, including
discount rates and expected long-term growth rates, used in the last annual impairment test, could be impacted by changes in
market conditions and economic events.
There were no impairment charges recorded during the fiscal years of 2022 and 2021. During the second quarter of 2020, the
Company recorded a non-cash charge of $33.8 million to recognize the impairment of goodwill in the automotive sensors
reporting unit within the Transportation segment.
Quantitative Assessment for Impairment
For the seven reporting units with goodwill, the Company compares the estimated fair value of each reporting unit to its
carrying value. If the carrying value of a reporting unit exceeds the estimated fair value, the difference between the estimated
fair value and carrying value is recorded as the amount of the goodwill impairment charge. The results of the goodwill
impairment test as of October 2, 2022 indicated that the estimated fair values for each of the seven reporting units exceeded
their respective carrying values. Accordingly, there were no goodwill impairment charges recorded as part of the Company’s
2022 annual goodwill impairment test.
As part of its impairment test for these reporting units, the Company engaged a third-party appraisal firm to assist in the
Company’s determination of the estimated fair values. This determination included estimating the fair value of each reporting
unit using both the income and market approaches. The income approach requires management to estimate a number of factors
for each reporting unit, including projected operating results, economic projections, anticipated future cash flows, discount rates
and the allocation of shared or corporate items. The market approach estimates fair values using comparable marketplace fair
value data from within a comparable industry grouping. The Company weighted both the income and market approach equally
to estimate the concluded fair value of each reporting unit. The determination of fair value requires the Company to make
significant estimates and assumptions, which primarily include, but are not limited to: the selection of appropriate peer group
companies; control premiums appropriate for acquisitions in which the Company competes; the discount rate; terminal growth
rates; and forecasts of revenue, operating income, depreciation and amortization and capital expenditures.
Goodwill Impairment Assumptions
Although the Company believes its estimates of fair value are reasonable, actual financial results could differ from those
estimates due to the inherent uncertainty involved in making such estimates. Changes in assumptions concerning future
financial results or other underlying assumptions could have a significant impact on the fair value of the reporting units. Future
declines in the overall market value of the Company’s equity may also result in a conclusion that the fair value of one or more
reporting units has declined below its carrying value.
One measure of the sensitivity of the amount of goodwill impairment charges to key assumptions is the amount by which each
reporting unit “passed” (fair value exceeds the carrying value) the goodwill impairment test. All seven of the reporting units
passed the goodwill impairment test, with fair values that exceeded the carrying values between 42% and 191% of their
respective estimated fair values. As of the most recent annual test conducted on October 2, 2022, the Company noted that the
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excess of fair value over the carrying value was 151%, 66%, 98%, 42%, 44%, 57%, and 191% for its reporting units:
Electronics-Passive Products and Sensors, Electronics-Semiconductor, Passenger Car Products, Commercial Vehicle Products,
Automotive Sensors, Relays, and Power Fuse, respectively. Relatively small changes in the Company’s key assumptions would
not have resulted in any reporting units failing the goodwill impairment test.
Generally, changes in estimates of expected future cash flows would have a similar effect on the estimated fair value of the
reporting unit. That is, a 1.0% decrease in estimated annual future cash flows would decrease the estimated fair value of the
reporting unit by approximately 1.0%. The estimated long-term net sales growth rate can have a significant impact on the
estimated future cash flows, and therefore, the fair value of each reporting unit. A 1.0% decrease in the long-term net sales
growth rate would have resulted in no reporting units failing the goodwill impairment test. Of the other key assumptions that
impact the estimated fair values, most reporting units have the greatest sensitivity to changes in the estimated discount rate. The
estimated discount rate was 13.4% for the Electronics-Passive Products and Sensors, the Passenger Car Products, and
Commercial Vehicle Products reporting units, 14.3% for the Electronics-Semiconductor reporting unit, and 15.2% for each of
the Automotive Sensors, Power Fuse and Relays reporting units. A 1.0% increase in the estimated discount rates would have
resulted in no reporting units failing the annual goodwill impairment test. The Company believes that its estimates of future
cash flows and discount rates are reasonable, but future changes in the underlying assumptions could differ due to the inherent
uncertainty in making such estimates. Additionally, price deterioration or lower volume could have a significant impact on the
fair values of the reporting units.
Income Taxes
The Company accounts for income taxes using the asset and liability method. Deferred taxes are recognized for the future
effects of temporary differences between financial and income tax reporting using tax rates in effect for the years in which the
differences are expected to reverse. The Company recognizes deferred taxes for temporary differences, operating loss
carryforwards and tax credit and other tax attribute carryforwards (excluding carryforwards where usage has been determined to
be remote). Deferred tax assets are reduced by a valuation allowance if it is more likely than not that some portion, or all, of the
deferred tax assets will not be realized. U.S. state and non-U.S. income taxes are provided on the portion of non-U.S. income
that is expected to be remitted to the U.S. and be taxable (and non-U.S. income taxes are provided on the portion of non-U.S.
income that is expected to be remitted to an upper-tier non-U.S. entity). Deferred tax assets and liabilities are adjusted for the
effects of changes in tax laws and rates on the date of enactment.
Deferred income taxes are not provided on the excess of the investment value for financial reporting over the tax basis of
investments in those non-U.S. subsidiaries for which such excess is considered to be permanently reinvested in those
operations. Management regularly evaluates whether non-U.S. earnings are expected to be permanently reinvested. This
evaluation requires judgment about the future operating and liquidity needs of the Company and its non-U.S. subsidiaries.
Changes in economic and business conditions, non-U.S. or U.S. tax laws, or the Company’s financial situation could result in
changes to these judgments and the need to record additional tax liabilities.
The Company recognizes the tax benefit from an uncertain tax position only if it is more likely than not that the tax position
will be sustained on examination by the taxing authorities, based on the technical merits of the position. The tax benefits
recognized in the financial statements from such a position are measured based on the largest benefit that has a greater than
50% likelihood of being realized upon ultimate settlement.
The 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (the "Tax Act"), among other things, imposed a one-time tax (the “Toll Charge”) on
accumulated earnings of certain non-U.S. subsidiaries and included base broadening provisions commonly referred to as the
global intangible low-taxed income provisions ("GILTI").
In accordance with guidance issued by the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") staff, the Company has adopted an
accounting policy to treat any GILTI inclusions as a period cost if and when incurred. Thus, for the fiscal years ended
December 31, 2022, January 1, 2022, and December 26, 2020, deferred taxes were computed without consideration of the
possible future impact of the GILTI provisions, and any current year impact was recorded as a part of the current portion of
income tax expense.
Further information regarding income taxes, including a detailed reconciliation of current year activity, is provided in Note 14,
Income Taxes, of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included in this Annual Report.
Critical Accounting Policies
Revenue Recognition
Revenue Disaggregation
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The following table disaggregates the Company’s revenue by primary business units for the fiscal years ended December 31,
2022 and January 1, 2022:
(in thousands)
Fiscal Year Ended December 31, 2022
Electronics
Segment
Transportation
Segment
Industrial
Segment
Total
Electronics – Semiconductor
$
802,281 $
Electronics – Passive Products and Sensors
690,538
Commercial Vehicle Products
Passenger Car Products
Automotive Sensors
Industrial Products
Total
(in thousands)
Electronics – Semiconductor
Passenger Car Products
Commercial Vehicle Products
Automotive Sensors
Industrial Products
Total
— $
—
374,707
249,470
91,963
— $
802,281
—
—
—
—
690,538
374,707
249,470
91,963
304,938
—
304,938
$
1,492,819 $
716,140 $
304,938 $ 2,513,897
Electronics
Segment
Fiscal Year Ended January 1, 2022
Industrial
Segment
Transportation
Segment
Total
$
678,861 $
— $
—
266,020
160,300
101,738
—
— $ 678,861
—
—
—
—
251,126
621,883
266,020
160,300
101,738
251,126
$
1,300,744 $
528,058 $
251,126 $ 2,079,928
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
Electronics – Passive Products and Sensors
621,883
See Note 16, Segment Information, for net sales by segment and countries.
Revenue Recognition
The Company recognizes revenue on product sales in the period in which the Company satisfies its performance obligation and
control of the product is transferred to the customer. The Company’s sales arrangements with customers are predominately
short term in nature and generally provide for transfer of control at the time of shipment as this is the point at which title and
risk of loss of the product transfers to the customer. At the end of each period, for those shipments where title to the products
and the risk of loss and rewards of ownership do not transfer until the product has been received by the customer, the Company
adjusts revenues and cost of sales for the delay between the time that the products are shipped and when they are received by
the customer. The amount of revenue recorded reflects the consideration to which the Company expects to be entitled in
exchange for goods and may include adjustments for customer allowance, rebates and price adjustments. The Company’s sales
channels are primarily through direct sales and independent third-party distributors.
The Company has elected the practical expedient under Accounting Standards Codification ("ASC") 340-40-25-4 to expense
commissions when incurred as the amortization period of the commission asset the Company would have otherwise recognized
is less than one year.
Revenue and Billing
The Company generally accepts orders from customers through receipt of purchase orders or electronic data interchange based
on written sales agreements and purchasing contracts. Contract pricing and selling agreement terms are based on market factors,
costs, and competition. Pricing is often negotiated as an adjustment (premium or discount) from the Company’s published price
lists. The customer is invoiced when the Company’s products are shipped to them in accordance with the terms of the sales
agreement. As the Company’s standard payment terms are less than one year, the Company has elected the practical expedient
under ASC 606-10-32-18 to not assess whether a contract has a significant financing component. The Company also elected the
practical expedient provided in ASC 606-10-25-18B to treat all product shipping and handling activities as fulfillment
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activities, and therefore recognize the gross revenue associated with the contract, inclusive of any shipping and handling
revenue.
Ship and Debit Program
Some of the terms of the Company’s sales agreements and normal business conditions provide customers (distributors) the
ability to receive price adjustments on products previously shipped and invoiced. This practice is common in the industry and is
referred to as a “ship and debit” program. This program allows the distributor to debit the Company for the difference between
the distributors’ contracted price and a lower price for specific transactions. Under certain circumstances (usually in a
competitive situation or large volume opportunity), a distributor will request authorization for pricing allowances to reduce its
price. When the Company approves such a reduction, the distributor is authorized to “debit” its account for the difference
between the contracted price and the lower approved price. The Company establishes reserves for this program based on
historic activity, distributor inventory levels and actual authorizations for the debit and recognizes these debits as a reduction of
revenue.
Return to Stock
The Company has a return to stock policy whereby certain customers, with prior authorization from the Company's
management, can return previously purchased goods for full or partial credit. The Company establishes an estimated allowance
for these returns based on historic activity. Sales revenue and cost of sales are reduced to anticipate estimated returns.
Volume Rebates
The Company offers volume-based sales incentives to certain customers to encourage greater product sales. If customers
achieve their specific quarterly or annual sales targets, they are entitled to rebates. The Company estimates the projected
amount of rebates that will be achieved by the customer and recognizes this estimated cost as a reduction to revenue as products
are sold.
Allowance for Credit Losses
The Company currently measures the expected credit losses based on our historical credit loss experience. The Company has
not experienced significant recent or historical credit losses and is not forecasting any significant credit losses which would
require adjustments to our methodology. If current conditions and supportable forecasts indicate that our historical loss
experience is not reasonable and no longer supportable, the Company may adjust its historical credit loss experience and to
reflect these conditions and forecasts. The Company regularly analyzes its significant customer accounts and, when the
Company becomes aware of a customer’s inability to meet its financial obligations, the Company records a specific reserve for
bad debt to reduce the related receivable to the amount the Company reasonably believes is collectible. The Company also
analyzes all other customers based on a variety of factors including the length of time the receivables are past due, the financial
health of the customer, macroeconomic considerations and historical collection and loss experience. Historically, the allowance
for credit losses has been adequate to cover bad debts. If circumstances related to specific customers change, the estimates of
the recoverability of receivables could be further adjusted.
Inventory
The Company performs regular detailed assessments of inventory, which include a review of, among other factors, demand
requirements, product life cycle and development plans, component cost trends, product pricing, shelf life, and quality issues.
Based on the analysis, the Company records adjustments to inventory for excess quantities, obsolescence or impairment when
appropriate to reflect inventory at net realizable value. Historically, inventory reserves have been adequate to reflect inventory
at net realizable value.
Long-Lived Assets
The Company evaluates the recoverability of other long-lived assets, including property, plant and equipment and certain
identifiable intangible assets, whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value of an asset or asset
group may not be recoverable. Factors which could trigger an impairment review include significant underperformance relative
to historical or projected operating results, significant changes in the manner of use of the assets or the strategy for the overall
business, a significant decrease in the market value of the assets or significant negative industry or economic trends. When the
Company determines that the carrying value of long-lived assets may not be recoverable based upon the existence of one or
more of the indicators, the assets are assessed for impairment based on the estimated future undiscounted cash flows expected
to result from the use of the asset and its eventual disposition. If the carrying value of an asset exceeds its estimated future
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undiscounted cash flows, an impairment loss is recorded for the excess of the asset’s carrying value over its fair value. For the
fiscal year ended December 31, 2022, the Company recorded a $2.9 million non-cash impairment charge for certain acquired
technology and patent intangible assets due to a change in use and projected cash flows within the Electronics segment.
Additionally, the Company recorded a non-cash impairment charge of $1.7 million for certain machinery and equipment within
the Electronics segment due to a decision to cease further production of a product line during the fourth quarter of 2022. For the
fiscal year ended December 26, 2020, the Company recognized a $2.2 million impairment charge related to the land and
building associated with the Company’s announced consolidation of a manufacturing facility within the Industrial segment.
Environmental Liabilities
Environmental liabilities are accrued based on estimates of the probability of potential future environmental exposure. Costs
related to on-going maintenance of environmental sites are expensed as incurred. If actual or estimated probable future losses
exceed the Company’s recorded liability for such claims, it would record additional charges as other expense during the period
in which the actual loss or change in estimate occurred. The Company evaluates its reserve for coal mine remediation annually
utilizing a third-party expert.
Pension Plans
The Company records annual income and expense amounts relating to its pension and postretirement benefits plans based on
calculations which include various actuarial assumptions including discount rates, expected long-term rates of return and
compensation increases. The Company reviews its actuarial assumptions on an annual basis as of the fiscal year-end balance
sheet date (or more frequently if a significant event requiring remeasurement occurs) and modifies the assumption based on
current rates and trends when it is appropriate to do so. The effects of modifications are recognized immediately on the
Consolidated Balance Sheets but are generally amortized into operating earnings over future periods, with the deferred amount
recorded in accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income. The Company believes that the assumptions utilized in recording
its obligations under its plans are reasonable based on its experience, market conditions and input from its actuaries and
investment advisors. The Company maintains several pension plans in international locations. The expected returns on plan
assets and discount rates are determined based on each plan’s investment approach, local interest rates and plan participant
profiles. The weighted-average discount rates for the Company’s defined benefit plans primarily in Europe and the Asia-Pacific
regions at December 31, 2022 and January 1, 2022 were 5.8% and 3.1%, respectively.
A 50 basis point change in the discount rates at December 31, 2022 would have the following effect on the projected benefit
obligation:
(in millions)
Projected benefit obligation
0.5%
Increase
0.5%
Decrease
$
(3.4) $
3.6
On April 7, 2020, the Company entered into a definitive agreement to purchase a group annuity contract, under which an
insurance company is required to directly pay and administer pension payments to certain of the Company’s U.K. pension plan
participants, or their designated beneficiaries. The Company completed the buy-out of this U.K. pension plan during the fourth
quarter of 2021 and as a result recorded a non-cash pension settlement charge of $19.9 million (£14.9 million), inclusive of the
accelerated recognition of prior service cost of $0.5 million (£0.4 million).
Equity-based Compensation
Equity-based compensation expense is recorded for stock-option awards and restricted share units based upon the fair values of
the awards. The fair value of stock-option awards is estimated at the grant date using the Black-Scholes option pricing model,
which includes assumptions for volatility, expected term, risk-free interest rate and dividend yield. Expected volatility is based
on implied volatilities from traded options on Littelfuse stock, historical volatility of Littelfuse stock and other factors.
Historical data is used to estimate employee termination experience and the expected term of the options. The risk-free interest
rate is based on the U.S. Treasury yield curve in effect at the time of grant. The Company initiated a quarterly cash dividend in
2010 and expects to continue making cash dividend payments for the foreseeable future. The fair value of restricted share units
is determined based on the Company's stock price on the grant date reduced by the present value of expected dividends through
the vesting period.
Total equity-based compensation expense for all equity compensation plans was $24.6 million, $21.4 million, and $19.1 million
in 2022, 2021, and 2020, respectively. Further information regarding this expense is provided in Note 12, Stock-Based
Compensation, of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included in this Annual Report.
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Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
The Company does not have off-balance sheet arrangements as defined under SEC rules. The Company does not participate in
transactions that generate relationships with unconsolidated entities or financial partnerships, such as entities often referred to as
structured finance or special purpose entities.
In the financial review that follows, the Company discusses its consolidated results of operations, financial position, cash flows
and certain other information. This discussion should be read in conjunction with the Company’s Consolidated Financial
Statements and related notes.
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2022 AS COMPARED TO THE YEAR
ENDED JANUARY 01, 2022
Fiscal year 2022 included $43.2 million of non-segment charges, of which $17.6 million related to legal and professional fees
and other integration expenses primarily associated with the C&K and Carling acquisitions and other contemplated
acquisitions, $15.6 million of purchase accounting inventory step-up charges, and $10.0 million of restructuring, impairment
and other charges, primarily related to employee termination costs and a $2.9 million intangible asset impairment charge within
the Electronics segment in the fourth quarter of 2022. See Note 8, Restructuring, Impairment and Other Charges, for further
discussion.
Fiscal year 2021 included $12.6 million of non-segment charges, of which $8.4 million relates to purchase accounting inventory
step-up charges, $7.0 million of acquisition-related and integration charges related to the Carling and Hartland acquisitions and
other contemplated acquisitions, and $2.2 million of restructuring, impairment and other charges, primarily related to employee
termination costs. See Note 8, Restructuring, Impairment and Other Charges, for further discussion. Additionally, partially
offsetting the above amounts was a gain of $5.0 million recorded for the sale of buildings within the Electronics segment.
Fiscal year 2022 also included approximately $24.4 million in foreign currency exchange losses primarily attributable to
changes in the value of the Euro, Philippine peso, Sterling, and Chinese renminbi against the U.S. dollar, while fiscal year 2021
included approximately $17.2 million in foreign currency exchange losses primarily attributable to changes in the value of the
Euro, Chinese renminbi, Mexican peso, and Philippine peso against the U.S. dollar.
(in thousands, except % change)
Net sales
Cost of sales
Gross profit
Operating expenses
Operating income
Other expense, net
Income before income taxes
Income taxes
Net income
Net Sales
$
Fiscal Year
2022
2,513,897 $
1,506,984
1,006,913
506,087
500,826
7,207
443,044
69,738
373,306
2021
2,079,928 $
1,308,002
771,926
386,284
385,642
8,932
341,025
57,219
283,806
Change
% Change
433,969
198,982
234,987
119,803
115,184
(1,725)
102,019
12,519
89,500
20.9 %
15.2 %
30.4 %
31.0 %
29.9 %
(19.3) %
29.9 %
21.9 %
31.5 %
Net sales were $2,513.9 million, which increased $434.0 million, or 20.9% compared to 2021, including $202.8 million or 9.8%
of incremental net sales within the Transportation segment from the Carling acquisition and $81.7 million or 3.9% of net sales
within the Electronics segment from the C&K acquisition, partially offset by $65.3 million or 3.1% of unfavorable changes in
foreign exchange rates for 2022 compared to 2021. The remaining increase of $110.3 million in the Electronics segment was
due to higher volume and price realization across numerous end markets while the Industrial segment increased $53.8 million
as a result of higher volume and price realization.
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Cost of Sales
Cost of sales was $1,507.0 million, or 59.9% of net sales, in 2022, compared to $1,308.0 million, or 62.9% of net sales, in 2021.
The increase in cost of sales was primarily due to greater volume across the Electronics and Industrial segments driven by the
factors discussed above along with the acquisitions of Carling and C&K. As a percent of net sales, cost of sales decreased 3.0%
driven by volume leverage, partially offset by higher purchase accounting inventory charges of $7.2 million or 0.2% compared
to 2021.
Gross Profit
Gross profit was $1,006.9 million, or 40.1% of net sales, in 2022, compared to $771.9 million, or 37.1% of net sales, in 2021.
The $235.0 million increase in gross profit was primarily due to higher volume and price realization in the Electronics and
Industrial segments along with the acquisitions of Carling and C&K. The increase in gross margin of 3.0% was primarily driven
by volume leverage and price realization, partially offset by higher purchase accounting inventory charges of $7.2 million or
0.2% compared to 2021.
Operating Expenses
Total operating expenses were $506.1 million, or 20.1% of net sales, for 2022 compared to $386.3 million, or 18.6% of net
sales, for 2021. The increase in operating expenses of $119.8 million was primarily due to higher selling, general, and
administrative expenses, which increased by $69.4 million, research and development expenses, which increased by $29.7
million and increased amortization expense of $13.0 million and acquisition-related expenses of $10.6 million largely due to the
Carling and C&K acquisitions.
Operating Income
Operating income for 2022 was $500.8 million, an increase of $115.2 million or 29.9% compared to $385.6 million for 2021.
The increase in operating income was primarily due to higher gross profit across from Electronics and Industrial segments,
partially offset by higher operating expenses as discussed above. Operating margins increased from 18.5% in 2021 to 19.9% in
2022 primarily driven by higher operating income in the Electronics segment of $122.0 million.
Income Before Income Taxes
Income before income taxes for 2022 was $443.0 million, or 17.6% of net sales compared to $341.0 million, or 16.4% of net
sales, for 2021. In addition to the factors impacting comparative results for operating income discussed above, income before
income taxes was impacted by $14.0 million of unrealized losses during 2022 compared to unrealized gains of $8.8 million
during 2021 related to the Company's equity investment, higher interest expense of $7.7 million due to an increase in
borrowings outstanding, and higher foreign exchange losses of $7.2 million compared to 2021, partially offset by a $19.9
million non-cash pension settlement charge recognized in 2021.
Income Taxes
Income tax expense for 2022 was $69.7 million, or an effective tax rate of 15.7%, compared to income tax expense of $57.2
million, or an effective tax rate of 16.8% for 2021. The Company’s tax rates are lower than the applicable U.S. statutory tax rate
primarily due to income earned in lower tax jurisdictions, partially offset by the impact of taxes on unremitted earnings, the
GILTI tax provisions, and non-U.S. losses and expenses with no tax benefit. The effective tax rate for 2022 is lower than the
effective tax rate for 2021, primarily due to one-time tax benefits resulting from losses on investments in the stock of two of the
Company's affiliates. Further information regarding these items is provided in Note 14, Income Taxes, of the Notes to
Consolidated Financial Statements included in this Annual Report.
Segment Information
The Company reports its operations by the following segments: Electronics, Transportation and Industrial. Segment information
is described more fully in Note 16, Segment Information, of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included in this
Annual Report.
The following table is a summary of the Company’s net sales by segment:
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(in millions)
Electronics
Transportation
Industrial
Total
Electronics Segment
Fiscal Year
$
2022
1,492.8 $
716.2
304.9
2021
1,300.7 $
528.1
251.1
$
2,513.9 $
2,079.9 $
Change
% Change
192.1
188.1
53.8
434.0
14.8 %
35.6 %
21.4 %
20.9 %
Net sales for the Electronics segment increased $192.1 million, or 14.8%, in 2022 compared to 2021 and included unfavorable
changes in foreign exchange rates of $37.1 million or 2.9%. The sales increase was $123.4 million for the semiconductor
products business and $68.7 million in the electronics products business, primarily driven by increased volume and price
realization. The sales increase in electronics products business also included the incremental $81.7 million of sales from the
acquisition of C&K. These volume increases were driven by continued broad-based demand across numerous end markets.
Transportation Segment
Net sales in the Transportation segment increased $188.1 million, or 35.6%, in 2022 compared to 2021 and included
unfavorable changes in foreign exchange rates of $26.0 million or 4.9%. The sales increase was primarily due to the
incremental sales of $202.8 million from the Carling acquisition. Net sales in the commercial vehicle business increased by
$214.4 million, largely due to the Carling acquisition noted previously and continued demand across a number of commercial
vehicle end markets. The passenger car products and automotive sensors businesses had sales decreases of $16.6 million and
$9.8 million, respectively. The decreases were primarily driven by unfavorable changes in foreign exchange rates, certain
automotive customers rebalancing their inventory levels of the Company's products, and supply chain constraints, partially
offset by greater content growth from vehicle mix and electric vehicles.
Industrial Segment
The Industrial segment net sales increased by $53.8 million, or 21.4%, in 2022 compared to 2021 and included unfavorable
changes in foreign exchange rates of $2.2 million or 0.9%. The increase in net sales was primarily due to higher volume and
demand across a number of end markets, price realization, and incremental one month net sales of $9.1 million or 3.6% from
the Hartland acquisition.
Geographic Net Sales Information
Net sales by geography represent net sales to customer or distributor locations. The following table is a summary of the
Company’s net sales by geography:
(in millions)
Asia-Pacific
Americas
Europe
Total
Asia-Pacific
Fiscal Year
2022
2021
Change
% Change
$
$
1,019.9 $
992.3
501.7
2,513.9 $
955.7 $
694.3
429.9
2,079.9 $
64.2
298.0
71.8
434.0
6.7 %
42.9 %
16.7 %
20.9 %
Asia-Pacific net sales increased $64.2 million, or 6.7%, in 2022 compared to 2021 and included unfavorable changes in foreign
exchange rates of $18.4 million. The increase in net sales was primarily due to incremental sales from the C&K acquisition and
higher volume and price realization from the semiconductor products business within the Electronics segment and incremental
sales from the Carling acquisition included in the commercial vehicle products business, partially offset by lower net sales from
the electronics products and passenger car products businesses.
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Americas
Net sales in the Americas increased $298.0 million, or 42.9%, in 2022 compared to 2021 and included unfavorable changes in
foreign exchange rates of $1.4 million. The increase in net sales was primarily due to incremental sales from the Carling
acquisition included in the commercial vehicle products business within the Transportation segment, higher volume and price
realization from all businesses within the Electronics segment including incremental sales from the C&K acquisition and higher
volume and price realization from the Industrial segment compared to 2021.
Europe
European net sales increased $71.8 million, or 16.7%, in 2022 compared to 2021 and included unfavorable changes in foreign
exchange rates of $45.5 million. The increase in net sales was primarily due to increased volume across all businesses within
the Electronics segment including incremental sales from C&K acquisition, and incremental sales from the Carling acquisition
included in the commercial vehicle products business within the Transportation segment compared to 2021.
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS FOR THE YEAR ENDED JANUARY 01, 2022 AS COMPARED TO THE YEAR
ENDED DECEMBER 26, 2020
Fiscal year 2021 included approximately $12.6 million of non-segment charges, of which $8.4 million relates to purchase
accounting inventory step-up charges, $7.0 million of acquisition-related and integration charges related to the Carling and
Hartland acquisitions and other contemplated acquisitions, and $2.2 million of restructuring, impairment and other charges,
primarily related to employee termination costs. See Note 8, Restructuring, Impairment and Other Charges, for further
discussion. Additionally, partially offsetting the above amounts was a gain of $5.0 million recorded for the sale of buildings
within the Electronics segment.
Fiscal year 2020 included approximately $44.0 million of non-segment charges, of which $2.3 million of charges are
acquisition-related and integration charges related to the IXYS acquisition and other contemplated acquisitions. In addition,
there were $41.7 million of restructuring, impairment and other charges, primarily related to the goodwill impairment charge of
$33.8 million recorded in the second quarter associated with the automotive sensors reporting unit within the Transportation
segment, employee termination costs of $5.5 million, $2.2 million of impairment charges recorded in the first quarter associated
with the announced consolidation of a manufacturing facility within the Industrial segment and other restructuring charges of
$0.2 million.
Fiscal year 2021 also included approximately $17.2 million in foreign currency exchange losses primarily attributable to
changes in the value of the Euro, Chinese renminbi, Mexican peso, and Philippine peso against the U.S. dollar, while fiscal year
2020 included approximately $14.9 million in foreign currency exchange gains primarily attributable to changes in the value of
the Euro, Philippine peso, and Chinese renminbi against the U.S. dollar.
(in thousands, except % change)
Net sales
Cost of sales
Gross profit
Operating expenses
Operating income
Other expense (income), net
Income before income taxes
Income taxes
Net income
$
Fiscal Year
2021
2,079,928 $
1,308,002
771,926
386,284
385,642
8,932
341,025
57,219
283,806
2020
1,445,695 $
944,523
501,172
338,800
162,372
(5,083)
161,253
31,267
129,986
Change
% Change
634,233
363,479
270,754
47,484
223,270
14,015
179,772
25,952
153,820
43.9 %
38.5 %
54.0 %
14.0 %
137.5 %
(275.7) %
111.5 %
83.0 %
118.3 %
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Net Sales
Net sales increased $634.2 million or 43.9% including $27.4 million or 1.9% of favorable changes in foreign exchange rates for
2021 compared to 2020. The increase was due to volume growth across all segments and businesses while 2020 had temporary
closures of manufacturing facilities resulting from government directives due to the impact of COVID-19. The increase was due
to higher sales of $363.0 million, $138.9 million, and $132.3 million in the Electronics, Industrial, and Transportation
segments, respectively, primarily driven by higher volumes across all businesses within these segments. The volume increase
within the Electronics segment was led by broad-based demand across electronics, transportation and industrial end markets.
The increase within the Industrial segment was primarily due to $100.5 million of net sales resulting from the Hartland
acquisition and volume growth within the Industrial segment. The increase within the Transportation segment was due to
volume growth driven by higher demand in the global auto and commercial vehicle markets, greater content growth across
passenger vehicles due to vehicle mix, including growth in electric vehicles and some customers maintaining additional
inventory of our products, and $15.3 million of net sales resulting from the Carling acquisition.
Cost of Sales
Cost of sales was $1,308.0 million, or 62.9% of net sales, in 2021, compared to $944.5 million, or 65.3% of net sales, in 2020.
The increase in cost of sales was primarily due to greater volume across all segments driven by the factors discussed above
along with the Hartland and Carling acquisitions. As a percent of net sales, cost of sales decreased 2.4% driven by volume
leverage, partially offset by higher transportation, duty and tariff charges of 2.2%, the purchase accounting inventory charges of
$8.4 million or 0.4% resulting from the Hartland and Carling acquisitions, and higher material costs.
Gross Profit
Gross profit was $771.9 million, or 37.1% of net sales, in 2021, compared to $501.2 million, or 34.7% of net sales, in 2020. The
$270.8 million increase in gross profit was primarily due to higher volume across all segments while 2020 had additional costs
associated with government-directed plant shutdowns and supply chain constraints. The increase in gross margin of 2.4% was
primarily driven by volume leverage and favorable product mix within the Electronics segment, partially offset by higher
transportation, duty and tariff charges as a percent of net sales of 2.2%, the purchase accounting inventory charges of $8.4
million or 0.4%, and higher material costs.
Operating Expenses
Total operating expenses were $386.3 million, or 18.6% of net sales, for 2021 compared to $338.8 million, or 23.4% of net
sales, for 2020. The increase in operating expenses of $47.5 million is primarily due to higher selling, general, and
administrative expenses of $71.0 million largely due to higher accrued incentive compensation, the Hartland and Carling
acquisitions and higher acquisition-related and integration charges of $4.7 million, and higher research and development
expenses of $13.4 million, partially offset by the 2020 goodwill impairment charge of $33.8 million, or 2.3% of net sales, in the
automotive sensors reporting unit within the Transportation segment and impairment charges of $2.2 million related to the
Company’s 2020 first quarter announcement to consolidate a manufacturing facility within the Industrial segment.
Operating Income
Operating income for 2021 was $385.6 million, an increase of $223.3 million or 137.5% compared to $162.4 million for 2020.
The increase in operating income was primarily due to higher gross margin across all segments, led by the Electronics segment
partially offset by higher operating expenses noted above. Operating margins increased from 11.2% in 2020 to 18.5% in 2021
primarily driven by the factors mentioned above. The 2020 goodwill impairment charge of $33.8 million negatively impacted
the 2020 operating margin by 2.3%.
Income Before Income Taxes
Income before income taxes for 2021 was $341.0 million, or 16.4% of net sales compared to $161.3 million, or 11.2% of net
sales, for 2020. In addition to the factors impacting comparative results for operating income discussed above, income before
income taxes was impacted by foreign exchange losses of $17.2 million during the fiscal year ended January 1, 2022 compared
to foreign exchange gains of $14.9 million during the fiscal year ended December 26, 2020, and a $19.9 million non-cash
pension settlement charge, partially offset by a $4.0 million increase in unrealized investment gains associated with our equity
investment, and lower interest expense of $2.6 million due to lower outstanding borrowings under the credit facility along with
a lower effective interest rate and a reduction in coal mining charges of $1.6 million compared to 2020.
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Income Taxes
Income tax expense for 2021 was $57.2 million, or an effective tax rate of 16.8%, compared to income tax expense of $31.3
million, or an effective tax rate of 19.4% for 2020. The Company’s tax rates are lower than the applicable U.S. statutory tax rate
primarily due to income earned in lower tax jurisdictions, partially offset by the impact of taxes on unremitted earnings, the
GILTI tax provisions, and non-U.S. losses and expenses with no tax benefit. The effective tax rate for 2021 is lower than the
effective tax rate for 2020, primarily due to an increase in the income earned in lower tax jurisdictions in 2021 as compared to
2020, as well as the impact of the goodwill impairment charge of $33.8 million recorded in 2020, the substantial majority of
which did not result in a tax benefit. Further information regarding these items is provided in Note 14, Income Taxes, of the
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included in this Annual Report.
Segment Information
The Company reports its operations by the following segments: Electronics, Transportation and Industrial. Segment information
is described more fully in Note 16, Segment Information, of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included in this
Annual Report.
The following table is a summary of the Company’s net sales by segment:
(in millions)
Electronics
Transportation
Industrial
Total
Electronics Segment
Fiscal Year
2021
2020
Change
% Change
$
$
1,300.7 $
528.1
251.1
2,079.9 $
937.7 $
395.8
112.2
1,445.7 $
363.0
132.3
138.9
634.2
38.7 %
33.4 %
123.8 %
43.9 %
Net sales for the Electronics segment increased $363.0 million, or 38.7%, in 2021 compared to 2020 and included favorable
changes in foreign exchange rates of $14.5 million or 1.5%. The sales increase was primarily due to increased volume for the
electronics and semiconductor products businesses of $206.5 million and $156.5 million, respectively. The volume increases
were driven by broad-based demand across electronics, transportation and industrial end markets while 2020 were negatively
impacted by production disruptions and temporary plant shutdowns due to the impact of COVID-19.
Transportation Segment
Net sales in the Transportation segment increased $132.3 million, or 33.4%, in 2021 compared to 2020 and included favorable
changes in foreign exchange rates of $12.0 million or 3.0%. The sales increase was due to higher volume in passenger car
products, commercial vehicle products, and the automotive sensors businesses of $65.6 million, $59.0 million, and $7.8 million,
respectively, including the incremental net sales of $15.3 million from the Carling acquisition within the commercial vehicle
products business. These increases were due to volume growth driven by higher demand in the global auto and commercial
vehicle markets, greater content growth across passenger vehicles due to vehicle mix, including growth in electric vehicles and
some customers maintaining additional inventory of our products as compared to 2020, which had production disruptions and
temporary plant shutdowns due to the impact of COVID-19.
Industrial Segment
The Industrial segment net sales increased by $138.9 million, or 123.8%, in 2021 compared to 2020 and included favorable
changes in foreign exchange rates of $0.9 million or 0.8%. The increase in net sales was primarily due to the incremental net
sales of $100.5 million or 90% from the Hartland acquisition, growth across all product lines, and the transfer of the
temperature sensor product line totaling $4.7 million which was previously reported in the Electronics segment and moved to
Industrial segment in the third quarter of 2020. Additionally, 2020 was negatively impacted by production disruptions and
temporary plant shutdowns due to the impact of COVID-19.
Geographic Net Sales Information
Net sales by geography represent net sales to customer or distributor locations. The following table is a summary of the
Company’s net sales by geography:
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(in millions)
Asia-Pacific
Americas
Europe
Total
Asia-Pacific
Fiscal Year
2021
2020
Change
% Change
$
$
955.7 $
694.3
429.9
2,079.9 $
670.5 $
457.8
317.4
1,445.7 $
285.2
236.5
112.5
634.2
42.5 %
51.7 %
35.4 %
43.9 %
Asia-Pacific net sales increased $285.2 million, or 42.5%, in 2021 compared to 2020 and included favorable changes in foreign
exchange rates of $12.5 million. The increase in net sales was primarily due to higher volume across all segments and
businesses compared to 2020 that had production disruptions due to the impact of COVID-19.
Americas
Net sales in the Americas increased $236.5 million, or 51.7%, in 2021 compared to 2020 and included favorable changes in
foreign exchange rates of $0.7 million. The increase in net sales was primarily due to incremental sales from the Hartland and
Carling acquisitions, higher volume across all segments and businesses compared to 2020 that had production disruptions due
to the impact of COVID-19.
Europe
European net sales increased $112.5 million, or 35.4%, in 2021 compared to 2020 and included favorable changes in foreign
exchange rates of $14.2 million. The increase in net sales was primarily due to higher volume across all businesses within the
Electronics and Transportation segments compared to the 2020 that had production disruptions due to the impact of COVID-19.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
Cash and cash equivalents were $562.6 million as of December 31, 2022, an increase of $84.1 million as compared to
January 1, 2022.
As of December 31, 2022, $452.0 million of the Company's $562.6 million cash and cash equivalents was held by non-U.S.
subsidiaries. Of the $452.0 million, at least $339.6 million can be repatriated with minimal tax consequences, although in
certain cases a non-U.S. withholding tax would be payable but subsequently refunded. With respect to the remaining
$112.4 million, the Company has recognized deferred tax liabilities on approximately $53.6 million as of December 31, 2022
because the amounts are not considered to be permanently reinvested, and the Company may access additional amounts through
loans and other means. Repatriation of some non-U.S. cash balances is restricted by local laws. Management regularly evaluates
whether foreign earnings are expected to be permanently reinvested. This evaluation requires judgment about the future
operating and liquidity needs of the Company and its foreign subsidiaries. Changes in economic and business conditions, non-
U.S. or U.S. tax laws could result in changes to these judgments and the need to record additional tax liabilities.
The Company has historically supported its liquidity needs through cash flows from operations. Management expects that the
Company’s (i) current level of cash, cash equivalents, and marketable securities, (ii) current and forecasted cash flows from
operations, (iii) availability under existing funding arrangements, and (iv) access to capital in the capital markets will provide
sufficient funds to support the Company’s operations, capital expenditures, investments, and debt obligations on both a short-
term and long-term basis.
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Revolving Credit Facility
On June 30, 2022, the Company amended and restated its Credit Agreement, dated as of April 3, 2020 (as so amended and
restated, the “Credit Agreement”) to effect certain changes, including, among other changes: (i) adding a $300 million
unsecured term loan credit facility; (ii) making certain financial and non-financial covenants less restrictive on the Company
and its subsidiaries; (iii) replacing LIBOR-based interest rate benchmarks and modifying performance-based interest rate
margins; and (iv) extending the maturity date to June 30, 2027 (the “Maturity Date”). Pursuant to the Credit Agreement, the
Company may, from time to time, increase the size of the revolving credit facility or enter into one or more tranches of term
loans in minimum increments of $25 million if there is no event of default and the Company is in compliance with certain
financial covenants.
Loans made under the available credit facility pursuant to the Credit Agreement ("the Credit Facility") bear interest at the
Company’s option, at either Secured Overnight Financing Rate ("SOFR"), fixed for interest periods of one, two, three or six-
month periods, plus 1.00% to 1.75%, plus a SOFR adjustment of 0.10% or at the bank’s Base Rate, as defined in the Credit
Agreement, plus —% to 0.75%, based upon the Company’s Consolidated Leverage Ratio, as defined in the Credit Agreement.
The Company is also required to pay commitment fees on unused portions of the Credit Facility ranging from 0.10% to
0.175%, based on the Consolidated Leverage Ratio, as defined in the Credit Agreement. The Credit Agreement includes
representations, covenants and events of default that are customary for financing transactions of this nature.
Under the Credit Agreement, revolving loans may be borrowed, repaid and reborrowed until the Maturity Date, at which time
all amounts borrowed must be repaid. The Company borrowed $300.0 million under a term loan on June 30, 2022. The
principal balance of the term loans must be repaid in quarterly installments on the last day of each calendar quarter in the
amount of $1.9 million commencing September 30, 2022, through June 30, 2024, and in the amount of $3.8 million
commencing September 30, 2024, through March 31, 2027, with the remaining outstanding principal balance payable in full on
the Maturity Date. Accrued interest on the loans is payable in arrears on each interest payment date applicable thereto and at
such other times as may be specified in the Credit Agreement. Subject to certain conditions, (i) the Company may terminate or
reduce the Aggregate Revolving Commitments, as defined in the Credit Agreement, in whole or in part, and (ii) the Company
may prepay the revolving loans or the term loans at any time, without premium or penalty. During the fiscal year ended
December 31, 2022, the Company made term loan payments of $3.8 million. The revolving loan and term loan balance under
the Credit Facility was $100.0 million and $296.3 million, respectively, as of December 31, 2022.
On May 12, 2022, the Company entered into an interest rate swap agreement to manage interest rate risk exposure, effectively
converting the interest rate on the Company's SOFR based floating-rate loans to a fixed-rate. The interest rate swap, with a
notional value of $200 million, was designated as a cash flow hedge against the variability of cash flows associated with the
Company's SOFR based loans scheduled to mature on June 30, 2027.
As of December 31, 2022, the effective interest rate on outstanding borrowings under the credit facility was 5.42%.
As of December 31, 2022, the Company had no outstanding letters of credit and had available $600.0 million of borrowing
capacity under the revolving credit facility. At December 31, 2022, the Company was in compliance with all covenants under
the credit agreement.
Senior Notes
On December 8, 2016, the Company entered into a Note Purchase Agreement, pursuant to which the Company issued and sold
€212 million aggregate principal amount of senior notes in two series. The funding date for the Euro denominated senior notes
occurred on December 8, 2016 for €117 million in aggregate amount of 1.14% Senior Notes, Series A, due December 8, 2023
(“Euro Senior Notes, Series A due 2023”), and €95 million in aggregate amount of 1.83% Senior Notes, Series B due December
8, 2028 (“Euro Senior Notes, Series B due 2028”) (together, the “Euro Senior Notes”). Interest on the Euro Senior Notes is
payable semiannually on June 8 and December 8, commencing June 8, 2017.
On December 8, 2016, the Company entered into a Note Purchase Agreement, pursuant to which the Company issued and sold
$125 million aggregate principal amount of senior notes in two series. On February 15, 2017, $25 million in aggregate principal
amount of 3.03% Senior Notes, Series A, due February 15, 2022 (“U.S. Senior Notes, Series A due 2022”), and $100 million in
aggregate principal amount of 3.74% Senior Notes, Series B, due February 15, 2027 (“U.S. Senior Notes, Series B due 2027”)
(together, the “U.S. Senior Notes due 2022 and 2027”) were funded. Interest on the U.S. Senior Notes due 2022 and 2027 is
payable semiannually on February 15 and August 15, commencing August 15, 2017. During the fiscal year ended December
31, 2022, the Company paid off $25.0 million of U.S. Senior Notes, Series A due 2022.
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On November 15, 2017, the Company entered into a Note Purchase Agreement pursuant to which the Company issued and sold
$175 million in aggregate principal amount of senior notes in two series. On January 16, 2018, $50 million aggregate principal
amount of 3.48% Senior Notes, Series A, due February 15, 2025 (“U.S. Senior Notes, Series A due 2025”) and $125 million in
aggregate principal amount of 3.78% Senior Notes, Series B, due February 15, 2030 (“U.S. Senior Notes, Series B due 2030”)
(together, the “U.S. Senior Notes due 2025 and 2030”) were funded. Interest on the U.S. Senior Notes due 2025 and 2030 is
payable on February 15 and August 15, commencing on August 15, 2018.
On May 18, 2022, the above note purchase agreements were amended to, among other things, update certain terms, including
financial covenants to be consistent with the terms of the amended and restated Credit Agreement and the 2022 Purchase
Agreement, as defined below.
On May 18, 2022, the Company entered into a Note Purchase Agreement (“2022 Purchase Agreement”) pursuant to which the
Company issued and funded on July 18, 2022 $100 million in aggregate principal amount of 4.33% Senior Notes, due June 30,
2032 (“U.S. Senior Notes, due 2032”) (together with the U.S. Senior Notes due 2025 and 2030, the Euro Senior Notes and the
U.S. Senior Notes due 2022 and 2027, the “Senior Notes”). Interest on the U.S. Senior Notes due 2032 is payable semiannually
on June 30 and December 30, commencing on December 30, 2032.
Debt Covenants
The Company was in compliance with its debt covenants as of December 31, 2022. As of December 31, 2022, the Company
met all the conditions required to borrow under the Credit Agreement and management expects the Company to continue to
meet the applicable borrowing conditions.
Acquisitions
On February 3, 2023, the Company acquired Western Automation for approximately $162 million in cash. Headquartered in
Galway, Ireland, Western Automation is a designer and manufacturer of electrical shock protection devices used across a broad
range of high-growth end markets, including e-Mobility off-board charging infrastructure, industrial safety and renewables.
Western Automation has annualized sales of approximately $25 million and will be reported within the company’s Industrial
segment. The company does not expect the acquisition to have a material impact to its 2023 financial results.The Company
financed the transaction with cash on hand.
On July 19, 2022, the Company acquired C&K Switches for $540 million in cash. Founded in 1928, C&K is a leading designer
and manufacturer of high-performance electromechanical switches and interconnect solutions with a strong global presence
across a broad range of end markets, including industrial, transportation, datacom, and aerospace. At the time the Company and
C&K entered into a definitive agreement, C&K had annualized sales of over $200 million. The business is reported as part of
the electronics-passive products and sensors business within the Company's Electronics segment. The net cash payment of
$523.0 million was funded through a combination of cash on hand and debt.
On November 30, 2021, the Company acquired Carling, pursuant to the Stock Purchase Agreement, dated as of October 19,
2021. Founded in 1920, Carling has a leading position in switching and circuit protection technologies with a strong global
presence in commercial vehicle electronification, communications infrastructure and marine markets. At the time of acquisition,
Carling had annualized sales of approximately $170 million. The operations of Carling are included in the commercial vehicle
business within the Company's Transportation segment. The purchase price for Carling Technologies was approximately
$315 million subject to a working capital adjustment. The net cash payment of $314.1 million was funded by the Company’s
cash on hand.
On January 28, 2021, the Company acquired Hartland, a manufacturer and leading supplier of electrical components used
primarily in heating, ventilation, air conditioning ("HVAC") and other industrial and systems applications, and eMobility. At
the time of acquisition, Hartland had annualized sales of approximately $70 million. The purchase price for Hartland was
$111.0 million and the operations of Hartland are included in the Industrial segment. The net cash payment of $108.5 million
was funded by the Company’s cash on hand.
Cash Flow Overview
Operating cash inflows are largely attributable to sales of the Company’s products. Operating cash outflows are largely
attributable to recurring expenditures for raw materials, labor, rent, interest, taxes and other operating activities.
The following describes the Company’s cash flows for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2022 and January 1, 2022:
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(in millions)
Net cash provided by operating activities
Net cash used in investing activities
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash
Increase (decrease) in cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash at beginning of period
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash at end of period
Cash Flow from Operating Activities
Fiscal Year
2022
2021
$
$
419.7 $
(636.4)
310.2
(11.4)
82.1
482.8
564.9 $
373.3
(499.2)
(69.0)
(9.9)
(204.7)
687.5
482.8
Net cash provided by operating activities was $419.7 million for the fiscal year 2022, an increase of $46.4 million, compared to
$373.3 million during the fiscal year 2021. The increase in net cash provided by operating activities was primarily due to higher
cash earnings partially offset by increases in working capital resulting from higher sales growth and larger annual incentive
bonus payments made in 2022 as compared to 2021.
Cash Flow from Investing Activities
Net cash used in investing activities was $636.4 million for the fiscal year 2022, compared to $499.2 million during the fiscal
year 2021. Capital expenditures were $104.3 million, representing an increase of $13.8 million compared to the fiscal year
2021. Net cash paid for acquisitions was $532.7 million during the fiscal year 2022 primarily for the C&K and Embed
acquisitions versus net cash paid of $422.1 million for the Carling and Hartland acquisitions during the fiscal year 2021. The
Company also received proceeds of $0.7 million primarily from the sale of a property within the Transportation segment during
the fiscal year 2022 as compared to proceeds of $15.4 million from the sale of buildings within the Electronics segment during
the fiscal year 2021.
Cash Flow from Financing Activities
Net cash provided by financing activities was $310.2 million for the fiscal year 2022 compared to $69.0 million used in
financing activities for the fiscal year 2021. On July 18, 2022, the Company issued and funded $100 million in aggregate
principal amount of 4.33% U.S. Senior Notes, due 2032. On June 30, 2022, the Company amended and restated its Credit
Agreement and borrowed $300.0 million through a term loan. During the fiscal year 2022, the Company paid $25.0 million of
U.S. Senior Notes, Series A due on February 15, 2022 and $3.8 million on the term loan. During the fiscal year 2021, the
Company made payments of $30 million on the amended revolving credit facility. Additionally, dividends paid by the
Company increased $6.2 million from $49.7 million for the fiscal year 2021 to $55.9 million for the fiscal year 2022.
The following describes the Company’s cash flows for the twelve months ended January 1, 2022 and December 26, 2020:
(in millions)
Net cash provided by operating activities
Net cash used in investing activities
Net cash used in financing activities
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash
(Decrease) increase in cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash at beginning of period
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash at end of period
Cash Flow from Operating Activities
Fiscal Year
2021
2020
$
$
373.3 $
(499.2)
(69.0)
(9.9)
(204.7)
687.5
482.8 $
258.0
(51.4)
(67.8)
17.6
156.4
531.1
687.5
Net cash provided by operating activities was $373.3 million for the fiscal year 2021, an increase of $115.3 million, compared
to $258.0 million during the fiscal year 2020. The increase in net cash provided by operating activities was primarily due to
higher cash earnings partially offset by increases in working capital resulting from higher sales growth.
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Cash Flow from Investing Activities
Net cash used in investing activities was $499.2 million for the fiscal year 2021, compared to $51.4 million during the fiscal
year 2020. Capital expenditures were $90.6 million, representing a decrease of $34.4 million compared to the fiscal year 2020.
Net cash paid for the Hartland and Carling acquisitions was $422.1 million during the fiscal year 2021. The Company also
received proceeds of $15.4 million from the sale of buildings within the Electronics segment during the fiscal year 2021 as
compared to proceeds of $4.8 million as a result of the sale of a property within the Industrial segment during the fiscal year
2020.
Cash Flow from Financing Activities
Net cash used in financing activities was $69.0 million for the fiscal year 2021 compared to $67.8 million for the fiscal year
2020. The Company made payments of $30.0 million on the amended revolving credit facility during the fiscal year 2021. On
March 25, 2020, the Company borrowed $100.0 million from its revolving credit facility to preserve financial flexibility and
enhance liquidity, given the increasing levels of uncertainty related to COVID-19. On April 3, 2020, the Company amended
the Credit Agreement to eliminate the $200.0 million unsecured term loan credit facility, with the remaining outstanding
balance of $140.0 million repaid in full on April 3, 2020 through a new borrowing of $140.0 million under the amended
revolving credit facility. The Company also made principal payments of $5.0 million on the term loan during fiscal year 2020
before amended the Credit Agreement. During the fiscal year 2020, the Company made payments of $110.0 million on the
amended revolving credit facility. During the fiscal year 2020, the Company repurchased 175,110 shares of its common stock
totaling $22.9 million. Additionally, dividends paid increased $2.9 million from $46.8 million for the fiscal year 2020 to $49.7
million for the fiscal year 2021.
Contractual Obligations and Commitments
The following table summarizes outstanding contractual obligations and commitments as of December 31, 2022:
(in thousands)
Long-term debt(a)
Interest payments(b)
Operating and finance lease payments(c)
Income tax obligation(d)
Purchase obligations(e)
Total
Total
1,006,344 $
202,327
68,965
19,754
15,155
1,312,545 $
$
$
Payments Due By Period
Less than
1 Year
1 to 3
Years
3 to 5
Years
Greater
than
5 Years
134,874 $
81,590 $
463,616 $
39,411
15,132
5,000
12,571
206,988 $
73,283
22,516
14,754
1,151
193,294 $
56,482
10,100
—
964
531,162 $
326,264
33,151
21,217
—
469
381,101
(a) Excludes offsetting issuance costs of $4.8 million. Euro denominated debt amounts are converted based on the Euro to
U.S. Dollar spot rate at year end. For more information see Note 9, Debt, of the Notes to Consolidated Financial
Statements.
(b) Amounts represent estimated contractual interest payments on outstanding debt. Rates in effect as of December 31,
2022 are used for variable rate debt. For more information see Note 9, Debt, of the Notes to Consolidated Financial
Statements.
(c) For more information see Note 7, Lease Commitments, of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
(d) The Income tax obligation represents the remaining amounts payable regarding the 2017 Littelfuse Toll Charge. The
Company has elected to pay the 2017 Littelfuse Toll Charge over the eight-year period prescribed by the Tax Act. For
more information see Note 14, Income Taxes, of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
(e) Purchase obligations include purchase commitments and commitments for capital expenditures not recognized in the
Company’s Consolidated Balance Sheets.
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In addition to the above contractual obligations and commitments, the Company had the following obligations at December 31,
2022:
The Company has Company-sponsored defined benefit pension plans covering employees at various non-U.S. subsidiaries
including the U.K., Germany, the Philippines, China, Japan, Mexico, Italy and France. At December 31, 2022, the Company
had a net unfunded status of $29.1 million. The Company expects to make approximately $2.0 million of contributions to the
plans in 2023. For additional information, see Note 11, Benefit Plans, of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
Dividends
Cash dividends paid totaled $55.9 million, $49.7 million and $46.8 million for 2022, 2021 and 2020, respectively. On February
1, 2023, the Board of Directors of the Company declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.60 per share, payable on March 9,
2023 to stockholders of record as of February 23, 2023.
Capital Resources
The Company expends capital to support its operating and strategic plans. Such expenditures include strategic acquisitions,
investments to maintain capital assets, develop new products or improve existing products, and to enhance capacity or
productivity. Many of the associated projects have long lead-times and require commitments in advance of actual spending.
Share Repurchase Program
On April 29, 2020, the Company announced that the Board of Directors authorized a new program to repurchase up to
1,000,000 shares of the Company's common stock for the period May 1, 2020 to April 30, 2021 (the "2020 program"). On April
28, 2021, the Company announced that the Board of Directors authorized a new three-year program to repurchase up to
$300 million in the aggregate of shares of the Company’s common stock for the period May 1, 2021 to April 30, 2024 to
replace its previous 2020 program. There are $300 million in the aggregate of shares available for purchase under the new
program as of December 31, 2022.
During the fiscal years of 2022 and 2021, the Company did not repurchase any shares of its common stock. During the fiscal
year 2020, the Company repurchased 175,110 shares of its common stock totaling $22.9 million.
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
As of December 31, 2022, the Company did not have any off-balance sheet arrangements, as defined under SEC rules.
Specifically, the Company was not liable for guarantees of indebtedness owed by third parties, the Company was not directly
liable for the debt of any unconsolidated entity and the Company did not have any retained or contingent interest in assets. The
Company does not participate in transactions that generate relationships with unconsolidated entities or financial partnerships,
such as entities often referred to as structured finance or special purpose entities.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
Recently issued accounting standards and their estimated effect on the Company’s Consolidated Financial Statements are
described in Note 1, Summary of Significant Accounting Policies and Other Information, of the Notes to Consolidated Financial
Statements.
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ITEM 7A. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK.
The Company is exposed to market risk from changes in interest rates, foreign exchange rates and commodity prices.
Interest Rate Risk
On June 30, 2022, the Company amended and restated its Credit Agreement, dated as of April 3, 2020 to effect certain changes,
including, among other changes: (i) adding a $300 million unsecured term loan credit facility; (ii) making certain financial and
non-financial covenants less restrictive on the Company and its subsidiaries; (iii) replacing LIBOR-based interest rate
benchmarks and modifying performance-based interest rate margins; and (iv) extending the maturity date to June 30, 2027 (the
“Maturity Date”). Pursuant to the Credit Agreement, the Company may, from time to time, increase the size of the revolving
credit facility or enter into one or more tranches of term loans in minimum increments of $25 million if there is no event of
default and the Company is in compliance with certain financial covenants.
The revolving loan and term loan balance under the Credit Facility was $100.0 million and $296.3 million, respectively, as of
December 31, 2022. On May 12, 2022, the Company entered into an interest rate swap agreement to manage interest rate risk
exposure, effectively converting the interest rate on the Company's SOFR based floating-rate loans to a fixed-rate. The interest
rate swap, with a notional value of $200 million, was designated as a cash flow hedge against the variability of cash flows
associated with the Company's SOFR based loans scheduled to mature on June 30, 2027. The cash flow hedge reduces the
Company exposure to future interest rate fluctuation. For the remaining borrowings of $196.3 million, which represents
approximately 20% of the Company's total debt, it is subject to future interest rate fluctuations which could potentially have a
negative impact on the Company's cash flows. A prospective increase of 100 basis points in the interest rate applicable to the
Company’s outstanding borrowings under its credit facility would result in an increase of approximately $2.0 million in annual
interest expense. This exposure would be partially if not fully offset by higher interest income from the Company's investments.
Foreign Exchange Rate Risk
The majority of the company’s operations consist of manufacturing and sales activities in foreign countries. The Company has
operations in China, France, Germany, India, Mexico, Philippines, U.K., Japan, Lithuania, Netherlands, Portugal, Singapore,
South Korea, Spain, U.S., and Vietnam. During 2022, sales to customers outside the U.S. were approximately 64% of total net
sales. During 2021, sales to customers outside the U.S. were approximately 69% of total net sales. Substantially all sales in
Europe are denominated in euros and substantially all sales in the Asia-Pacific region are denominated in U.S. dollars, Chinese
renminbi, Japanese yen, or Korean won.
The Company’s foreign exchange exposures result primarily from inter-company loans, external borrowings, sale of products in
foreign currencies, foreign currency denominated purchases, employee-related and other costs of running operations in foreign
countries. The Company’s most significant foreign currency exposures are to the euro, the Chinese renminbi, Mexican peso,
and Philippine peso. Changes in foreign exchange rates could affect the company’s sales, costs, balance sheet values and
earnings.
At December 31, 2022, the net value of the Company’s assets with exposure to foreign currency risk was approximately $198
million, with the largest exposure being a Euro denominated inter-company loan with a U.S. Dollars functional currency
subsidiary. The reduction in earnings from a hypothetical instantaneous 10% adverse change in quoted foreign currency spot
rates applied to foreign currency sensitive asset instruments would be $20 million at December 31, 2022. At December 31,
2022, the net value of the Company’s liabilities with exposure to foreign currency risk was $314 million, with the largest
exposure being U.S. Dollar denominated inter-company loans with a Euro functional currency subsidiary. The reduction in
earnings from a hypothetical instantaneous 10% adverse change in quoted foreign currency spot rates applied to foreign
currency sensitive liability instruments would be $31 million at December 31, 2022. As a result of the mix in currencies
impacting the hypothetical 10% changes, the movements in some instruments would offset movements in other instruments
reducing the hypothetical exposure to the Company.
Commodity Price Risk
The Company uses various metals in the manufacturing of its products, including copper, zinc, tin, gold, and silver. Prices of
these and other commodities can rise and result in materially higher costs of producing our products. The Company believes it
has adequate primary and secondary sources of supply for each of our key materials. While the Company is exposed to
significant changes in certain metal prices and expects higher material costs, the Company actively monitors these exposures,
has taken and may take various actions in the future, including price increases and productivity improvements to mitigate any
negative impacts of these exposures.
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ITEM 8. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA.
Index
Page
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm – Consolidated Financial Statements (PCAOB ID Number
248)
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm – Internal Control Over Financial Reporting
Consolidated Financial Statements
Consolidated Balance Sheets
Consolidated Statements of Net Income
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
Consolidated Statements of Equity
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
1. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies and Other Information
2. Acquisitions
3. Inventories
4. Property, Plant, and Equipment
5. Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets
6. Accrued Liabilities
7. Lease Commitments
8. Restructuring, Impairment and Other Charges
9. Debt
10. Fair Value of Assets and Liabilities
11. Benefit Plans
12. Stock-Based Compensation
13. Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
14. Income Taxes
15. Earnings Per Share
16. Segment Information
17. Related Party Transactions
18. Subsequent Events
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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
Board of Directors and Shareholders
Littelfuse, Inc.
Opinion on the financial statements
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Littelfuse, Inc. (a Delaware corporation) and subsidiaries
(the “Company”) as of December 31, 2022 and January 1, 2022, the related consolidated statements of net income,
comprehensive income, equity, and cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2022, and the
related notes and financial statement schedule included under Item 15(a) (collectively referred to as the “financial statements”).
In our opinion, the financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Company as of
December 31, 2022 and January 1, 2022, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for each of the three years in the
period ended December 31, 2022, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
We also have audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States)
(“PCAOB”), the Company’s internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2022, based on criteria established in
the 2013 Internal Control—Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway
Commission (“COSO”), and our report dated February 16, 2023, expressed an unqualified opinion.
Basis for opinion
These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on
the Company’s financial statements based on our audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with the PCAOB and are
required to be independent with respect to the Company in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable
rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.
We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the
audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement, whether due to
error or fraud. Our audits included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial
statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included
examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Our audits also included
evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall
presentation of the financial statements. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
Critical audit matter
The critical audit matter communicated below is a matter arising from the current period audit of the financial statements that
was communicated or required to be communicated to the audit committee and that: (1) relates to accounts or disclosures that
are material to the financial statements and (2) involved our especially challenging, subjective, or complex judgments. The
communication of critical audit matters does not alter in any way our opinion on the financial statements, taken as a whole, and
we are not, by communicating the critical audit matter below, providing a separate opinion on the critical audit matter or on the
accounts or disclosures to which it relates.
Business Acquisition – C&K Switches – Valuation of acquired intangible assets
As discussed in Note 2, the Company acquired C&K Switches (“C&K”), on July 19, 2022 for a total purchase price of
approximately $523 million, net of cash acquired. The Company allocated the purchase price, on a preliminary basis, to the
assets acquired and liabilities assumed based on their respective fair values, including identified intangible assets of $254.7
million. We identified the valuation of acquired C&K intangible assets as a critical accounting matter.
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The principal considerations for our determination that the valuation of acquired C&K intangible assets is a critical audit matter
are (i) the significant judgment by management when determining assumptions used in the fair value measurement of acquired
intangible assets (ii) the high degree of auditor judgment and subjectivity in performing procedures and evaluating
management’s significant assumptions relating to the projected forecasted information including revenue growth rate, weighted
average cost of capital (WACC), royalty rate, and customer attrition rate and (iii) the audit effort involved the use of
professionals with specialized skill and knowledge.
Our audit procedures related to the valuation of the acquired intangible assets included the following, among others:
a. we tested the design and operating effectiveness of the controls over the Company’s acquisition and valuation process,
including review of the valuation model, significant assumptions used, and the completeness and accuracy of the
underlying data used
b. we tested the projected financial information including forecasted revenue growth rate by assessing the reasonableness
of management’s forecasts compared to historical results and forecasted industry trends
c. with the assistance of our valuation specialists, we assessed the assumptions and methodologies used in developing the
WACC, royalty rates, and customer attrition rates by developing a range of independent estimates and comparing
those to the rates selected by management. We also involved our valuation specialists to evaluate the assumptions and
methodologies used in valuing the intangible assets.
/s/ GRANT THORNTON LLP
We have served as the Company’s auditor since 2014.
Southfield, Michigan
February 16, 2023
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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
Board of Directors and Shareholders
Littelfuse, Inc.
Opinion on internal control over financial reporting
We have audited the internal control over financial reporting of Littelfuse, Inc. (a Delaware corporation) and subsidiaries (the
“Company”) as of December 31, 2022, based on criteria established in the 2013 Internal Control—Integrated Framework
issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission ("COSO"). In our opinion, the Company
maintained, in all material respects, effective internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2022, based on
criteria established in the 2013 Internal Control—Integrated Framework issued by COSO.
We also have audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States)
(“PCAOB”), the consolidated financial statements of the Company as of and for the year ended December 31, 2022, and our
report dated February 16, 2023 expressed an unqualified opinion on those financial statements.
Basis for opinion
The Company’s management is responsible for maintaining effective internal control over financial reporting and for its
assessment of the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting, included in the accompanying Management’s Report
on Internal Control over Financial Reporting (“Management’s Report”). Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the
Company’s internal control over financial reporting based on our audit. We are a public accounting firm registered with the
PCAOB and are required to be independent with respect to the Company in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and
the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.
We conducted our audit in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the
audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether effective internal control over financial reporting was maintained in all
material respects. Our audit included obtaining an understanding of internal control over financial reporting, assessing the risk
that a material weakness exists, testing and evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of internal control based on the
assessed risk, and performing such other procedures as we considered necessary in the circumstances. We believe that our audit
provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.
Our audit of, and opinion on, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting does not include the internal control over
financial reporting of C&K Switches, a wholly-owned subsidiary, whose financial statements reflect total assets and revenues
constituting 3% and 3%, respectively, of the related consolidated financial statement amounts as of and for the year ended
December 31, 2022. As indicated in Management’s Report, C&K Switches, was acquired during 2022. Management’s assertion
on the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting excluded internal control over financial
reporting of C&K Switches.
Definition and limitations of internal control over financial reporting
A company’s internal control over financial reporting is a process designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the
reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally
accepted accounting principles. A company’s internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures
that (1) pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and
dispositions of the assets of the Company; (2) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to
permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and that receipts and
expenditures of the Company are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and directors of the
Company; and (3) provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use, or
disposition of the Company’s assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements.
Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also,
projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate
because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.
/s/ GRANT THORNTON LLP
Southfield, Michigan
February 16, 2023
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LITTELFUSE, INC.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(in thousands, except share and per share data)
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents
Short-term investments
Trade receivables, less allowances of $83,562 and $59,232, respectively
Inventories
Prepaid income taxes and income taxes receivable
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
Total current assets
Net property, plant, and equipment
Intangible assets, net of amortization
Goodwill
Investments
Deferred income taxes
Right of use lease assets, net
Other long-term assets
Total assets
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable
Accrued liabilities
Accrued income taxes
Current portion of long-term debt
Total current liabilities
Long-term debt, less current portion
Deferred income taxes
Accrued post-retirement benefits
Non-current lease liabilities
Other long-term liabilities
Shareholders’ equity:
Common stock, par value $0.01 per share: 34,000,000 shares authorized; shares issued,
26,445,618 and 26,350,763, respectively
Additional paid-in capital
Treasury stock, at cost: 1,685,357 and 1,664,711 shares, respectively
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
Retained earnings
Littelfuse, Inc. shareholders’ equity
Non-controlling interest
Total equity
Total liabilities and equity
See accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
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December 31, 2022
January 1, 2022
$
562,588 $
84
306,578
547,690
7,215
87,641
1,511,796
481,110
593,970
1,186,922
24,121
14,367
57,382
34,066
478,473
28
275,192
445,671
2,035
68,812
1,270,211
437,889
407,126
929,790
39,211
13,127
29,616
24,734
$
$
$
3,903,734 $
3,151,704
208,571 $
187,057
41,793
134,874
572,295
866,623
100,230
28,037
45,661
79,510
222,039
159,689
27,905
25,000
434,633
611,897
81,289
37,037
22,305
71,023
261
974,097
(252,866)
(95,764)
1,585,466
2,211,194
184
2,211,378
3,903,734 $
260
946,588
(248,120)
(73,463)
1,268,124
1,893,389
131
1,893,520
3,151,704
LITTELFUSE, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF NET INCOME
Fiscal Year Ended
January 1, 2022
December 31, 2022
$
2,513,897 $
1,506,984
1,006,913
2,079,928 $
1,308,002
771,926
December 26, 2020
1,445,695
944,523
501,172
344,813
95,602
55,695
9,977
506,087
500,826
275,457
65,940
42,729
2,158
386,284
385,642
26,216
24,359
7,207
443,044
69,738
373,306 $
18,527
17,158
8,932
341,025
57,219
283,806 $
15.09 $
14.94 $
11.54 $
11.38 $
24,734
24,986
24,603
24,932
204,507
52,538
40,039
41,716
338,800
162,372
21,077
(14,875)
(5,083)
161,253
31,267
129,986
5.33
5.29
24,371
24,592
$
$
$
(in thousands, except per share data)
Net sales
Cost of sales
Gross profit
Selling, general, and administrative expenses
Research and development expenses
Amortization of intangibles
Restructuring, impairment, and other charges
Total operating expenses
Operating income
Interest expense
Foreign exchange loss (gain)
Other expense (income), net
Income before income taxes
Income taxes
Net income
Income per share:
Basic
Diluted
Weighted average shares and equivalent shares outstanding:
Basic
Diluted
See accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
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LITTELFUSE, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
(in thousands)
Net income
Other comprehensive income (loss):
December 31, 2022
$
373,306 $
Year Ended
January 1, 2022
December 26, 2020
283,806 $
129,986
Pension and postemployment adjustments, net of tax
Cash flow hedge, net of tax
Foreign currency translation adjustments
Comprehensive income
$
9,735
6,596
(38,632)
351,005 $
22,213
—
(4,519)
301,500 $
(16,095)
—
31,761
145,652
See accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
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LITTELFUSE, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(in thousands)
OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net income
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
December 31, 2022
January 1, 2022
December 26, 2020
Year Ended
$
373,306
$
283,806
$
129,986
Depreciation
Amortization of intangibles
Non-cash pension settlement charges
Impairment charges
Deferred revenue
Non-cash inventory charges
Stock-based compensation
Loss (gain) on investments and other assets
Deferred income taxes
Other
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Trade receivables
Inventories
Accounts payable
Accrued liabilities and income taxes
Prepaid expenses and other assets
Net cash provided by operating activities
INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Acquisitions of businesses, net of cash acquired
Purchases of property, plant, and equipment
Proceeds from sale of property, plant, and equipment
Other
Net cash used in investing activities
FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Proceeds of term loan
Proceeds from senior notes payable
Payments of senior notes payable
Proceeds of revolving credit facility
Payments of revolving credit facility
Repayments of other debts
Payments of term loan and other loans
Net proceeds related to stock-based award activities
Debt issuance costs
Cash dividends paid
Purchases of common stock
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash
Increase (decrease) in cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash at beginning of period
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash at end of period
Supplementary Cash Flow Information
Reconciliation of cash and cash equivalents:
Cash and cash equivalents
Restricted cash included in prepaid expenses and other current assets
Restricted cash included in other assets
Cash paid during the period for interest
Cash paid during the period for income taxes, net of refunds
Capital expenditures, not yet paid
See accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
56,139
40,039
—
36,078
(593)
—
18,129
(4,663)
(3,214)
(18,230)
(25,588)
(12,425)
28,820
6,765
6,788
258,031
—
(56,191)
4,758
—
(51,433)
—
—
—
240,000
(110,000)
—
(145,000)
18,744
(1,786)
(46,839)
(22,927)
(67,808)
17,596
156,386
531,139
687,525
687,525
—
—
20,095
27,619
6,126
65,011
55,695
—
4,546
115
15,593
23,626
14,024
(22,419)
32,680
(19,334)
(89,235)
(22,403)
(9,495)
(1,992)
419,718
(532,670)
(104,341)
676
(62)
(636,397)
300,000
100,000
(25,000)
—
—
(1,552)
(3,750)
(862)
(2,723)
(55,911)
—
310,202
(11,420)
82,103
482,836
55,906
42,729
19,855
—
(2,570)
8,397
19,611
(8,907)
(8,020)
20,275
(10,234)
(104,555)
40,481
30,793
(14,223)
373,344
(423,633)
(90,562)
15,425
(390)
(499,160)
—
—
—
—
(30,000)
—
(2,619)
13,365
—
(49,730)
—
(68,984)
(9,889)
(204,689)
687,525
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
564,939
$
482,836
$
562,588
802
1,549
25,439
93,622
11,725
$
$
$
$
$
$
478,473
2,718
1,645
17,420
55,561
11,872
$
$
$
$
$
$
50
LITTELFUSE, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EQUITY
Littelfuse, Inc. Shareholders’ Equity
(in thousands, except share and per share
data)
Common
Stock
Addl. Paid
in Capital
Treasury
Stock
Accum.
Other
Comp. Inc.
(Loss)
Retained
Earnings
Non-
controlling
Interest
Total
Balance at December 28, 2019
$ 256 $ 867,996 $ (216,447) $ (106,823) $ 950,901 $
131 $ 1,496,014
Net income
Other comprehensive income, net of
tax
—
—
—
—
Stock-based compensation
Withheld 20,250 shares on restricted
share units for withholding taxes
—
18,129
—
—
(2,992)
Stock options exercised
3
21,733
—
Repurchases of common stock
—
Cash dividends paid ($1.92 per share)
—
—
—
(22,927)
—
—
129,986
15,666
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
(46,839)
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
129,986
15,666
18,129
(2,992)
21,736
(22,927)
(46,839)
Balance at December 26, 2020
$ 259 $ 907,858 $ (242,366) $ (91,157) $ 1,034,048 $
131 $ 1,608,773
Net income
Other comprehensive income, net of
tax
—
—
—
—
Stock-based compensation
Withheld 20,428 shares on restricted
share units for withholding taxes
—
19,611
—
—
(5,754)
Stock options exercised
1
19,119
Cash dividends paid ($2.02 per share)
—
—
—
—
—
283,806
17,694
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
(49,730)
—
—
—
—
—
—
283,806
17,694
19,611
(5,754)
19,120
(49,730)
—
—
—
—
—
—
Balance at January 1, 2022
$ 260 $ 946,588 $ (248,120) $ (73,463) $ 1,268,124 $
131 $ 1,893,520
Net income
—
Other comprehensive (loss), net of tax —
—
—
Stock-based compensation
—
23,626
Non-controlling interest
Withheld 20,646 shares on restricted
share units for withholding taxes
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
(4,746)
Stock options exercised
1
3,883
—
—
373,306
(22,301)
—
—
—
—
—
—
(53)
—
—
Cash dividends paid ($2.26 per share)
Balance at December 31, 2022
(55,911)
—
—
$ 261 $ 974,097 $ (252,866) $ (95,764) $ 1,585,466 $
—
—
—
—
—
53
—
—
373,306
(22,301)
23,626
—
(4,746)
3,884
—
(55,911)
184 $ 2,211,378
See accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
1. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies and Other Information
Nature of Operations
Littelfuse, Inc. and subsidiaries (the “Company”) is a diversified, industrial technology manufacturing company empowering a
sustainable, connected, and safer world. Across more than 20 countries, and with approximately 18,000 global associates, the
Company partners with customers to design and deliver innovative, reliable solutions. Serving over 100,000 end customers, the
Company’s products are found in a variety of industrial, transportation and electronics end markets – everywhere, every day.
Fiscal Year
References herein to “2022”, “fiscal 2022” or “fiscal year 2022” refer to the fiscal year ended December 31, 2022. References
herein to “2021”, “fiscal 2021” or “fiscal year 2021” refer to the fiscal year ended January 1, 2022. References herein to
“2020”, “fiscal 2020” or “fiscal year 2020” refer to the fiscal year ended December 26, 2020. The Company operates on a
52-53 week fiscal year (4-4-5 basis) ending on the Saturday closest to December 31. Therefore, the financial results of certain
fiscal years and the associated 14 week quarters will not be exactly comparable to the prior 52 week fiscal years and the
associated quarters having only 13 weeks. As a result of using this convention, the fiscal year 2021 contained 53 weeks while
each of fiscal 2022 and fiscal 2020 contained 52 weeks.
Basis of Presentation
The Consolidated Financial Statements include the accounts of Littelfuse, Inc. and its subsidiaries. All significant intercompany
accounts and transactions have been eliminated. The Company’s Consolidated Financial Statements were prepared in
accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America ("U.S.") and include the assets,
liabilities, sales and expenses of all wholly-owned subsidiaries and majority-owned subsidiaries over which the Company
exercises control.
Use of Estimates
The process of preparing financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles in the U.S. requires
management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of the Consolidated
Financial Statements, and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses and the accompanying notes. The Company evaluates
and updates its assumptions and estimates on an ongoing basis and may employ outside experts to assist in its evaluation, as
considered necessary. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
Cash, Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash
All highly liquid investments, with an original maturity of three months or less when purchased, are considered to be cash
equivalents. The Company maintains several pools including multicurrency notional pools and physical pools internationally
and a zero balance account ("ZBA") structure in the U.S. In the notional pools, actual cash balances are not physically
converted and are not commingled between participating legal entities. The Company will classify any overdraft balances
within accrued expenses and other current liabilities on the Consolidated Balance Sheets.
The following table provides a reconciliation of cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at December 31, 2022 and January 1,
2022 reported within the Consolidated Balance Sheets that sum to the total of the same such amounts shown in the
Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows.
(in millions)
Cash and cash equivalents
Restricted cash included in prepaid expenses and other current assets
Restricted cash included in other assets
Total cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash
2022
2021
562,588 $
478,473
802
1,549
2,718
1,645
564,939 $
482,836
$
$
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Short-Term and Long-Term Investments
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
As of December 31, 2022, the Company has an investment in Polytronics Technology Corporation Ltd. (“Polytronics”). The
Company’s Polytronics shares held at the end of fiscal 2022 and 2021 represent approximately 6.7% and 6.8% of total
Polytronics shares outstanding, respectively. The Polytronics investment is carried at fair value. The fair value of the
Polytronics investment was €10 million (approximately $10.7 million) at December 31, 2022 and €23 million (approximately
$26.1 million) at January 1, 2022.
As a result of the Company’s acquisition of IXYS, the Company has equity ownerships in various investments that are
accounted for under the equity method. The Company owns 45% of the outstanding equity of Powersem GmbH, a module
manufacturer based in Germany, approximately 19% of the outstanding equity of EB Tech Ltd., a company with expertise in
radiation technology based in South Korea, and approximately 24% of the outstanding common shares of Automated
Technology, Inc., a supplier located in the Philippines that provides assembly and test services. The Company recognized gains
of $1.3 million from its equity method investment for both the fiscal years ended December 31, 2022 and January 1, 2022. The
balance of these equity method investments was $13.5 million and $12.4 million as of the fiscal years ended December 31,
2022 and January 1, 2022, respectively. See Note 17, Related Party Transactions, for further discussion.
The Company has investments related to its non-qualified Supplemental Retirement and Savings Plan. The Company maintains
accounts for participants through which participants make investment elections. The investment securities are subject to the
claims of the Company’s creditors. The investment securities are all mutual funds. The investment securities are measured at
net asset value. As of December 31, 2022 and January 1, 2022, the investment securities balance was $14.1 million and $15.0
million, respectively, related to the plan and are included in Other long-term assets on the Consolidated Balance Sheets.
Trade Receivables
The Company performs credit evaluations of customers’ financial condition and generally does not require collateral. Credit
losses are provided for in the financial statements based upon specific knowledge of a customer’s inability to meet its financial
obligations to the Company. Historically, credit losses have consistently been within management’s expectations and have not
been a material amount. A receivable is considered past due if payments have not been received within agreed upon invoice
terms. Write-offs are recorded at the time a customer receivable is deemed uncollectible.
The Company also maintains allowances against trade receivables for the settlement of rebates and sales discounts to
customers. These allowances are based upon specific customer sales and sales discounts as well as actual historical experience.
Inventories
Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or net realizable value, which approximates current replacement cost. Cost is
principally determined using the first-in, first-out method. The Company maintains excess and obsolete reserves against
inventory to reduce the carrying value to the expected net realizable value. These reserves are based upon a combination of
factors including historical sales volume, market conditions, lower of cost or net realizable value of the inventory.
Property, Plant, and Equipment
Land, buildings, and equipment are carried at cost. Depreciation is calculated using the straight-line method with useful lives of
up to 35 years for buildings, three to 20 years for equipment, seven years for furniture and fixtures, five years for tooling and
three years for computer equipment. Leasehold improvements are depreciated over the lesser of their useful life or the lease
term. Maintenance and repair costs are charged to expense as incurred. Major overhauls that extend the useful lives of existing
assets are capitalized.
Goodwill
The Company annually tests goodwill for impairment on the first day of its fiscal fourth quarter, or more frequently if an event
occurs or circumstances change that would more likely than not reduce the fair value of a reporting unit below its carrying
value.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
The Company compares each reporting unit’s fair value, estimated based on comparable company market valuations and
expected future discounted cash flows to be generated by the reporting unit, to its carrying value. The results of the annual
goodwill impairment test as of October 2, 2022 indicated that the estimated fair values for each of the seven reporting units
exceeded their respective carrying values. As of the most recent annual test conducted on October 2, 2022, the Company noted
that the excess of fair value over the carrying value, was 151%, 66%, 98%, 42%, 44%, 57%, and 191% for its reporting units;
Electronics-Passive Products and Sensors, Electronics-Semiconductor, Passenger Car Products, Commercial Vehicle Products,
Automotive Sensors, Relays, and Power Fuse, respectively. Relatively small changes in the Company’s key assumptions would
not have resulted in any reporting units failing the goodwill impairment test. See Note 5, Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets,
for additional information.
There were no impairment charges recorded during the fiscal years of 2022 and 2021. During the second quarter of 2020, the
Company recorded a non-cash charge of $33.8 million to recognize the impairment of goodwill in the automotive sensors
reporting unit within the Transportation segment.
The Company also performs an interim review for indicators of impairment each quarter to assess whether an interim
impairment review is required for any reporting unit. As part of its interim reviews, management analyzes potential changes in
the value of individual reporting units based on each reporting unit’s operating results for the period compared to expected
results as of the prior year’s annual impairment test. In addition, management considers how other key assumptions, including
discount rates and expected long-term growth rates, used in the last annual impairment test, could be impacted by changes in
market conditions and economic events. Based on the interim assessments as of December 31, 2022, management concluded
that no events or changes in circumstances indicated that it was more likely than not that the fair value for any reporting unit
had declined below its carrying value.
Long-Lived Assets
Customer relationships, trademarks and tradenames are amortized using the straight-line method over estimated useful lives that
have a range of 3 to 20 years. Patents, licenses and software are amortized using the straight-line method or an accelerated
method over estimated useful lives that have a range of 4 to 17 years. The distribution networks are amortized on either a
straight-line or accelerated basis over estimated useful lives that have a range of 4 to 10 years. Land use rights are amortized
using the straight-line method up to 50 years which is the term of the land use rights.
The Company assesses potential impairments to its long-lived assets if events or changes in circumstances indicate that the
carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable. An impaired asset is written down to its estimated fair value based upon
the most recent information available. Estimated fair market value is generally measured by discounting estimated future cash
flows. Long-lived assets, other than goodwill and other intangible assets, that are held for sale are recorded at the lower of
carrying value or the fair market value less the estimated cost to sell.
Environmental Liabilities
Environmental liabilities are accrued based on engineering studies estimating the cost of remediating sites. Expenses related to
on-going maintenance of environmental sites are expensed as incurred. If actual or estimated probable future losses exceed the
Company’s recorded liability for such claims, the Company would record additional charges during the period in which the
actual loss or change in estimate occurred.
Pension and Other Post-retirement Benefits
The Company records annual income and expense amounts relating to its pension and post-retirement benefits plans based on
calculations which include various actuarial assumptions including discount rates, expected long-term rates of return and
compensation increases. The Company reviews its actuarial assumptions on an annual basis as of the fiscal year-end balance
sheet date (or more frequently if a significant event requiring remeasurement occurs) and modifies the assumption based on
current rates and trends when it is appropriate to do so. The effects of modifications are recognized immediately on the
Consolidated Balance Sheets, but are generally amortized into operating earnings over future periods, with the deferred amount
recorded in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss). The Company believes that the assumptions utilized in recording
its obligations under its plans are reasonable based on its experience, market conditions and input from its actuaries and
investment advisors.
Revenue Recognition
Revenue Disaggregation
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
The following table disaggregates the Company’s revenue by primary business units for the fiscal years ended December 31,
2022 and January 1, 2022:
(in thousands)
Fiscal Year Ended December 31, 2022
Electronics
Segment
Transportation
Segment
Industrial
Segment
Total
Electronics – Semiconductor
$
802,281 $
Electronics – Passive Products and Sensors
690,538
Commercial Vehicle Products
Passenger Car Products
Automotive Sensors
Industrial Products
Total
(in thousands)
Electronics – Semiconductor
Passenger Car Products
Commercial Vehicle Products
Automotive Sensors
Industrial Products
Total
— $
—
374,707
249,470
91,963
— $
—
—
—
—
—
304,938
802,281
690,538
374,707
249,470
91,963
304,938
$
1,492,819 $
716,140 $ 304,938 $
2,513,897
Electronics
Segment
Fiscal Year Ended January 1, 2022
Transportation
Segment
Industrial
Segment
Total
$
678,861 $
— $
— $
—
266,020
160,300
101,738
—
—
—
—
—
251,126
678,861
621,883
266,020
160,300
101,738
251,126
$
1,300,744 $
528,058 $ 251,126 $
2,079,928
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
Electronics – Passive Products and Sensors
621,883
See Note 16, Segment Information, for net sales by segment and countries.
The Company recognizes revenue on product sales in the period in which the Company satisfies its performance obligation and
control of the product is transferred to the customer. The Company’s sales arrangements with customers are predominately
short term in nature and generally provide for transfer of control at the time of shipment as this is the point at which title and
risk of loss of the product transfers to the customer. At the end of each period, for those shipments where title to the products
and the risk of loss and rewards of ownership do not transfer until the product has been received by the customer, the Company
adjusts revenues and cost of sales for the delay between the time that the products are shipped and when they are received by
the customer. The amount of revenue recorded reflects the consideration to which the Company expects to be entitled in
exchange for goods and may include adjustments for customer allowance, rebates and price adjustments. The Company’s
distribution channels are primarily through direct sales and independent third-party distributors.
The Company has elected the practical expedient under Accounting Standards Codification ("ASC") 340-40-25-4 to expense
commissions when incurred as the amortization period of the commission asset the Company would have otherwise recognized
is less than one year.
Revenue and Billing
The Company generally accepts orders from customers through receipt of purchase orders or electronic data interchange based
on written sales agreements and purchasing contracts. Contract pricing and selling agreement terms are based on market factors,
costs, and competition. Pricing is often negotiated as an adjustment (premium or discount) from the Company’s published price
lists. The customer is invoiced when the Company’s products are shipped to them in accordance with the terms of the sales
agreement. As the Company’s standard payment terms are less than one year, the Company has elected the practical expedient
under ASC 606-10-32-18 to not assess whether a contract has a significant financing component. The Company also elected the
practical expedient provided in ASC 606-10-25-18B to treat all product shipping and handling activities as fulfillment
activities, and therefore recognize the gross revenue associated with the contract, inclusive of any shipping and handling
revenue.
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Ship and Debit Program
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Some of the terms of the Company’s sales agreements and normal business conditions provide customers (distributors) the
ability to receive price adjustments on products previously shipped and invoiced. This practice is common in the industry and is
referred to as a “ship and debit” program. This program allows the distributor to debit the Company for the difference between
the distributors’ contracted price and a lower price for specific transactions. Under certain circumstances (usually in a
competitive situation or large volume opportunity), a distributor will request authorization for pricing allowances to reduce its
price. When the Company approves such a reduction, the distributor is authorized to “debit” its account for the difference
between the contracted price and the lower approved price. The Company establishes reserves for this program based on
historic activity, distributor inventory levels and actual authorizations for the debit and recognizes these debits as a reduction of
revenue.
Return to Stock
The Company has a return to stock policy whereby certain customers, with prior authorization from the Company's
management, can return previously purchased goods for full or partial credit. The Company establishes an estimated allowance
for these returns based on historic activity. Sales revenue and cost of sales are reduced to anticipate estimated returns.
Volume Rebates
The Company offers volume-based sales incentives to certain customers to encourage greater product sales. If customers
achieve their specific quarterly or annual sales targets, they are entitled to rebates. The Company estimates the projected
amount of rebates that will be achieved by the customer and recognizes this estimated cost as a reduction to revenue as products
are sold.
Allowance for Credit Losses
The Company currently measures the expected credit losses based on our historical credit loss experience. The Company has
not experienced significant recent or historical credit losses and is not forecasting any significant credit losses which would
require adjustments to our methodology. If current conditions and supportable forecasts indicate that our historical loss
experience is not reasonable and no longer supportable, the Company may adjust its historical credit loss experience and to
reflect these conditions and forecasts. The Company regularly analyzes its significant customer accounts and, when the
Company becomes aware of a customer’s inability to meet its financial obligations, the Company records a specific reserve for
bad debt to reduce the related receivable to the amount the Company reasonably believes is collectible. The Company also
analyzes all other customers based on a variety of factors including the length of time the receivables are past due, the financial
health of the customer, macroeconomic considerations and historical collection and loss experience. Historically, the allowance
for credit losses has been adequate to cover bad debts. If circumstances related to specific customers change, the estimates of
the recoverability of receivables could be further adjusted.
As of December 31, 2022 and January 1, 2022, the Company’s allowance for credit losses was $1.6 million and $1.9 million,
respectively. Additionally, the Company had $4.8 million and $2.1 million of trade receivables greater than 90 days past due as
of December 31, 2022 and January 1, 2022, respectively.
Advertising Costs
The Company expenses advertising costs as incurred, which amounted to $3.8 million, $2.1 million, and $2.1 million in fiscal
years 2022, 2021 and 2020, respectively, and are included as a component of selling, general, and administrative expenses.
Shipping and Handling Fees and Costs
Amounts billed to customers related to shipping and handling are classified as revenue. Costs incurred for shipping and
handling of $13.9 million, $15.4 million, and $11.1 million in fiscal years 2022, 2021, and 2020, respectively, are classified in
selling, general, and administrative expenses.
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Foreign Currency Translation / Remeasurement
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
The Company’s foreign subsidiaries use the local currency or the U.S. dollar as their functional currency, as appropriate. Assets
and liabilities are translated using exchange rates at the balance sheet date, and revenues and expenses are translated at
weighted average rates. Adjustments from the translation process are recognized in Shareholders’ equity as a component of
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss). The amount of foreign currency gain or loss recognized in the Consolidated
Statements of Net Income was a loss of $24.4 million in fiscal year 2022, a loss of $17.2 million in fiscal year 2021, and a gain
of $14.9 million in fiscal year 2020.
Stock-Based Compensation
The Company recognizes compensation expense for the cost of awards of equity compensation using a fair value method.
Benefits of tax deductions in excess of recognized compensation expense are reported as operating cash flows. See Note 12,
Stock-Based Compensation, for additional information on stock-based compensation.
Coal Mining Liability
Included in other long-term liabilities is an accrual related to former coal mining operations at Littelfuse GmbH (formerly
known as Heinrich Industries, AG) for the amounts of €1.6 million ($1.7 million) and €1.9 million ($2.1 million) at
December 31, 2022 and January 1, 2022, respectively. Management, in conjunction with an independent third-party, performs
an annual evaluation of the former coal mining operations in order to develop an estimate of the probable future obligations in
regard to remediating the dangers (such as a shaft collapse) of abandoned coal mine shafts in the former coal mining operations.
Management accrues for costs associated with such remediation efforts based on management's best estimate when such costs
are probable and reasonably able to be estimated. The ultimate determination can only be done after respective investigations
because the concrete conditions are mostly unknown at this time.
Other Expense (Income), Net
Other expense (income), net generally consists of interest income, royalties, change in fair value of available-for-sale securities,
pension non-service costs and settlements and other non-operating expense (income).
Income Taxes
The Company accounts for income taxes using the asset and liability method. Deferred taxes are recognized for the future
effects of temporary differences between financial and income tax reporting using enacted tax rates in effect for the years in
which the differences are expected to reverse. The Company recognizes deferred taxes for temporary differences, operating loss
carryforwards, and tax credit and other tax attribute carryforwards (excluding carryforwards where usage has been determined
to be remote). Deferred tax assets are reduced by a valuation allowance if it is more likely than not that some portion, or all, of
the deferred tax assets will not be realized. U.S. state and non-U.S. income taxes are provided on the portion of non-U.S.
income that is expected to be remitted to the U.S. and be taxable (and non-U.S. income taxes are provided on the portion of
non-U.S. income that is expected to be remitted to an upper-tier non-U.S. entity). Deferred tax assets and liabilities are adjusted
for the effects of changes in tax laws and rates on the date of enactment.
Deferred U.S. income taxes and non-U.S. taxes are not provided on the excess of the investment value for financial reporting
over the tax basis of investments in those non-U.S. subsidiaries for which such excess is considered to be permanently
reinvested in those operations. Management regularly evaluates whether non-U.S. earnings are expected to be permanently
reinvested. This evaluation requires judgment about the future operating and liquidity needs of the Company and its non-U.S.
subsidiaries. Changes in economic and business conditions, tax laws, or the Company’s financial situation could result in
changes to these judgments and the need to record additional tax liabilities.
The Company recognizes the tax benefit from an uncertain tax position only if it is more likely than not that the tax position
will be sustained on examination by the taxing authorities, based on the technical merits of the position. The tax benefits
recognized in the financial statements from such a position are measured based on the largest benefit that has a greater than
50% likelihood of being realized upon ultimate settlement.
The 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (the "Tax Act"), among other things, imposed a one-time tax (the “Toll Charge”) on
accumulated earnings of certain non-U.S. subsidiaries and included base broadening provisions commonly referred to as the
global intangible low-taxed income provisions ("GILTI").
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
The Company elected to pay the 2017 Littelfuse Toll Charge over the eight-year period prescribed by the Tax Act. The long-
term portion of this Toll Charge which remains payable as of December 31, 2022, totaling $14.8 million, is recorded in Other
long-term liabilities, and the anticipated 2023 annual installment payment of $5.0 million is included in Accrued income taxes,
on the Consolidated Balance Sheet as of December 31, 2022.
In accordance with guidance issued by the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") staff, the Company has adopted an
accounting policy to treat any GILTI inclusions as a period cost if and when incurred. Thus, for the fiscal years ended
December 31, 2022, January 1, 2022 and December 26, 2020, deferred taxes were computed without consideration of the
possible future impact of the GILTI provisions, and any current year impact was recorded as a part of the current portion of
income tax expense.
Fair Value Measurements
Certain assets and liabilities are required to be recorded at fair value on a recurring basis. Fair value is determined based on the
exchange price that would be received for an asset or paid to transfer a liability (an exit price) in the principal or most
advantageous market for the asset or liability in an orderly transaction between market participants. The Company records the
fair value of its available-for-sale securities and pension plan assets on a recurring basis. Assets measured at fair value on a
nonrecurring basis include long-lived assets held and used, long-lived assets held for sale, goodwill and other intangible assets.
The fair value of cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, short-term debt and accounts payable approximate their
carrying values. The three-tier value hierarchy, which prioritizes valuation methodologies based on the reliability of the inputs,
is:
Level 1 – Valuations based on quoted prices for identical assets and liabilities in active markets.
Level 2 – Valuations based on observable inputs other than quoted prices included in Level 1, such as quoted prices
for similar assets and liabilities in active markets, quoted prices for identical or similar assets and liabilities in markets
that are not active, or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data.
Level 3 – Valuations based on unobservable inputs reflecting the Company’s own assumptions, consistent with
reasonably available assumptions made by other market participants.
Recently Adopted Accounting Standards
In November 2021, the FASB issued ASU No. 2021-10, "Government Assistance (Topic 832): Disclosures by Business Entities
about Government Assistance". The standard, requires annual disclosures about transactions with a government that are
accounted for by applying a grant or contribution accounting model by analogy: 1) Information about the nature of the
transactions and the related accounting policy used to account for the transactions; 2) The line items on the balance sheet and
income statement that are affected by the transactions, and the amounts applicable to each financial statement line item; 3)
Significant terms and conditions of the transactions, including commitments and contingencies. The guidance is effective for
fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2021 with early adoption permitted. The adoption of ASU 2021-10 did not have a
material impact on the Company's Consolidated Financial Statements.
In October 2021, the FASB issued ASU No. 2021-08, "Business Combinations (Topic 805): Accounting for Contract Assets
and Contract Liabilities from Contracts with Customers". The standard requires an entity (acquirer) to recognize and measure
contract assets and contract liabilities acquired in a business combination in accordance with Topic 606. The guidance is
effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2022 with early adoption permitted. The adoption of ASU 2021-08 did
not have a material impact on the Company's Consolidated Financial Statements.
Recently Issued Accounting Standards
In December 2022, the FASB issued ASU No. 2022-06, "Reference Rate Reform (Topic 848): Deferral of the Sunset Date of
Topic 848". the amendments in this Update defer the sunset date of Topic 848 from December 31, 2022, to December 31, 2024,
after which entities will no longer be permitted to apply the relief in Topic 848. The amendments in this Update are effective for
all entities upon issuance of this Update. On June 30, 2022, the Company amended and restated its Credit Agreement, replacing
LIBOR-based interest benchmarks with Secured Overnight Financing Rate ("SOFR") based floating-rate loans. The Company's
loans under the available credit facility are SOFR based floating-rate loans. The Company does not expect any effect from the
adoption of this guidance on the Company's Consolidated Financial Statements.
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2. Acquisitions
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
The Company accounts for acquisitions using the acquisition method in accordance with ASC 805, “Business Combinations,”
in which assets acquired and liabilities assumed are recorded at fair value as of the date of acquisition. The operating results of
the acquired business are included in the Company’s Consolidated Financial Statements from the date of the acquisition.
C&K Switches
On July 19, 2022, the Company acquired C&K Switches (“C&K”) for $540 million in cash. Founded in 1928, C&K is a leading
designer and manufacturer of high-performance electromechanical switches and interconnect solutions with a strong global
presence across a broad range of end markets, including industrial, transportation, datacom, and aerospace. At the time the
Company and C&K entered into a definitive agreement, C&K had annualized sales of over $200 million. The business is
reported as part of the electronics-passive products and sensors business within the Company's Electronics segment.
The acquisition was funded through a combination of cash on hand and debt. The total purchase consideration of
$523.0 million, net of cash acquired, has been allocated, on a preliminary basis, to assets acquired and liabilities assumed, as of
the completion of the acquisition, based on preliminary estimated fair values. The purchase price allocation is preliminary
because the evaluations necessary to assess the fair values of the net assets acquired are still in process. The primary area not
yet finalized relates to the completion of the valuation of certain acquired income tax assets and liabilities. As a result, these
allocations are subject to change during the purchase price allocation period as the valuations are finalized.
The following table summarizes the preliminary purchase price allocation of the fair value of assets acquired and liabilities
assumed in the C&K acquisition:
(in thousands)
Total purchase consideration:
Cash, net of cash acquired
Allocation of consideration to assets acquired and liabilities assumed:
Trade receivables, net
Inventories
Other current assets
Property, plant, and equipment
Intangible assets
Goodwill
Other non-current assets
Current liabilities
Long-term debt
Other non-current liabilities
Purchase Price
Allocation
$
523,014
20,967
42,968
2,932
32,791
254,700
270,245
14,797
(47,734)
(9,626)
(59,026)
523,014
$
All C&K goodwill, other assets and liabilities were recorded in the Electronics segment and are reflected in the Americas,
Europe and Asia-Pacific geographic areas. The goodwill resulting from this acquisition consists largely of the Company’s
expected future product sales and synergies from combining C&K’s products and technology with the Company’s existing
Electronics products portfolio. Goodwill resulting from the C&K acquisition is not expected to be deductible for tax purposes.
Included in the Company’s Consolidated Statements of Net Income for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2022 are net sales of
$81.7 million, and a loss before income taxes of $4.2 million, since the July 19, 2022 acquisition of C&K.
As required by purchase accounting rules, the Company recorded a $10.8 million step-up of inventory to its fair value as of the
acquisition date. The step-up was amortized as a non-cash charge to cost of sales during the fiscal year ended December 31,
2022, as the acquired inventory was sold, and is reflected as other non-segment costs.
For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2022, the Company incurred $9.1 million of legal and professional fees related to the
C&K acquisition recognized as Selling, general, and administrative expenses and reflected as other non-segment costs.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
On April 12, 2022, the Company acquired Embed Ltd. (“Embed”). Founded in 2005, Embed is a proven provider of embedded
software and firmware developed for a broad range of applications serving transportation end markets, primarily including
commercial vehicle electronification and eMobility. The business is included in the commercial vehicle business within the
Company's Transportation segment. The acquisition was funded with the Company’s cash on hand. The total purchase
consideration was $9.2 million, net of cash.
Carling Technologies
On November 30, 2021, the Company acquired Carling Technologies, Inc. (“Carling”), pursuant to the Stock Purchase
Agreement, dated as of October 19, 2021. Founded in 1920, Carling has a leading position in switching and circuit protection
technologies with a strong global presence in commercial vehicle electronification, communications infrastructure and marine
markets. At the time of acquisition, Carling had annualized sales of approximately $170 million. The business is headquartered
in Plainville, Connecticut, with offices and facilities located around the world and is reported as part of the commercial vehicle
business within our Transportation segment. The purchase price for Carling Technologies was approximately $315 million
subject to change for a working capital adjustment.
The acquisition was funded with cash on hand. The total purchase consideration of $314.1 million, net of cash, has been
allocated to assets acquired and liabilities assumed, as of the completion of the acquisition, based on estimated fair values.
The following table summarizes the final purchase price allocation of the fair value of assets acquired and liabilities assumed in
the Carling acquisition:
(in thousands)
Total purchase consideration:
Cash, net of cash acquired
Allocation of consideration to assets acquired and liabilities assumed:
Trade receivables, net
Inventories
Other current assets
Property, plant, and equipment
Intangible assets
Goodwill
Other non-current assets
Current liabilities
Other non-current liabilities
Purchase Price
Allocation
$
314,094
26,232
56,479
3,765
56,128
126,390
98,377
4,007
(21,790)
(35,494)
$
314,094
All Carling goodwill, other assets and liabilities were recorded in the Transportation segment and are primarily reflected in the
Americas, Europe and Asia-Pacific geographic areas. The goodwill resulting from this acquisition consists largely of the
Company’s expected future product sales and synergies from combining Carling’s products and technology with the
Company’s existing commercial vehicle products portfolio. Goodwill resulting from the Carling acquisition is not expected to
be deductible for tax purposes.
During the fiscal year ended December 31, 2022, the Company paid $0.5 million related to the final working capital adjustment
and made measurement period adjustments to reduce the fair value of property, plant and equipment of $8.2 million, inventories
of $1.0 million, and an increase in net accounts receivable of $0.7 million, intangible assets attributable to customer
relationships of $0.5 million, other current assets of $0.3 million, other non-current liabilities of $0.3 million. As a result of
these adjustments along with a corresponding reduction of deferred tax liabilities of $2.5 million, goodwill was increased by
$6.0 million.
As required by purchase accounting rules, the Company recorded a $6.4 million step-up of inventory to its fair value as of the
acquisition date. The step-up was amortized as a non-cash charge to cost of goods sold during the fourth quarter of 2021 and
first quarter of 2022, as the acquired inventory was sold, and is reflected as other non-segment costs. The Company recognized
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a non-cash charge of $4.8 million and $1.6 million to cost of goods sold during the fiscal years ended December 31, 2022 and
January 1, 2022, respectively.
For the fiscal year ended January 1, 2022, the Company incurred approximately $4.5 million of legal and professional fees
related to the Carling acquisition recognized as Selling, general, and administrative expenses. These costs were reflected as
other non-segment costs.
Hartland Controls
On January 28, 2021, the Company acquired Hartland Controls ("Hartland"), a manufacturer and leading supplier of electrical
components used primarily in heating, ventilation, air conditioning ("HVAC") and other industrial and systems applications,
and eMobility. At the time of acquisition, Hartland had annualized sales of approximately $70 million. The purchase price for
Hartland was $111.0 million and the operations of Hartland are included in the Industrial segment.
The total purchase consideration of $108.5 million, net of cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash has been allocated to assets
acquired and liabilities assumed, as of the completion of the acquisition, based on estimated fair values. As of December 31,
2022, the Company had restricted cash of $0.8 million in an escrow account for general indemnification purposes.
The following table summarizes the final purchase price allocation of the fair value of assets acquired and liabilities assumed in
the Hartland acquisition:
(in thousands)
Total purchase consideration:
Cash, net of cash acquired, and restricted cash
Allocation of consideration to assets acquired and liabilities assumed:
Trade receivables, net
Inventories
Other current assets
Property, plant, and equipment
Intangible assets
Goodwill
Other non-current assets
Current liabilities
Other non-current liabilities
Purchase Price
Allocation
$
108,516
12,915
35,808
2,224
6,296
39,660
38,502
3,782
(24,861)
(5,810)
$
108,516
All Hartland goodwill, other assets and liabilities were recorded in the Industrial segment and are primarily reflected in the
Americas and Asia-Pacific geographic areas. The goodwill resulting from this acquisition consists largely of the Company’s
expected future product sales and synergies from combining Hartland’s products and technology with the Company’s existing
industrial products portfolio. Goodwill resulting from the Hartland acquisition is not expected to be deductible for tax purposes.
The Company recorded a $6.8 million step-up of inventory to its fair value as of the acquisition date based on the valuation.
The step-up was fully amortized as a $6.8 million non-cash charge to cost of goods sold during the first and second quarters of
2021, as the acquired inventory was sold, and is reflected as other non-segment costs.
For the fiscal year ended January 1, 2022, the Company incurred approximately $0.8 million of legal and professional fees
related to the Hartland acquisition recognized as Selling, general, and administrative expenses. These costs were reflected as
other non-segment costs.
Pro Forma Results
The following table summarizes, on an unaudited pro forma basis, the combined results of operations of the Company, C&K as
though the acquisition had occurred as of December 27, 2020, and Hartland and Carling as though the acquisitions had occurred
as of December 29, 2019. The Company has not included pro forma results of operations for Embed as its operations were not
material to the Company. The pro forma amounts presented are not necessarily indicative of either the actual consolidated
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results had the C&K acquisition occurred as of December 27, 2020 and had the Hartland and Carling acquisitions occurred as
of December 29, 2019 or of future consolidated operating results.
(in thousands, except per share amounts)
Net sales
Income before income taxes
Net income
Net income per share — basic
Net income per share — diluted
December 31,
2022
$
2,639,132 $
For the Fiscal Year Ended
January 1,
2022
2,459,009 $
December 26,
2020
1,662,896
483,013
399,606
16.16
16.03
337,894
274,763
11.17
11.02
141,491
115,078
4.72
4.68
Pro forma results presented above primarily reflect the following adjustments:
(in thousands)
Amortization (a)
Depreciation
Transaction costs (b)
Amortization of inventory step-up (c)
Interest expense (d)
Income tax (expense) benefit of above items
For the Fiscal Year Ended
December 31,
2022
January 1,
2022
December 26,
2020
$
(4,646) $
(18,410) $
(12,669)
1,979
9,108
15,593
815
(5,569)
2,537
(3,727)
(2,426)
2,624
5,065
253
(5,381)
(13,156)
—
6,706
(a) The amortization adjustment for the twelve months ended December 31, 2022, January 1, 2022, and December 26,
2020, primarily reflects incremental amortization resulting from the measurement of intangibles at their fair values.
(b) The transaction cost adjustments reflect the reversal of certain legal and professional fees from the twelve months
ended December 31, 2022 and January 1, 2022, respectively, and recognition of those fees during the twelve months
ended January 1, 2022 and December 26, 2020, respectively.
(c) The amortization of inventory step-up adjustment reflects the reversal of the amount recognized during the twelve
months ended December 31, 2022 and January 1, 2022, respectively, and the recognition of the amortization during
the twelve months ended January 1, 2022 and December 26, 2020, respectively. The inventory step-up is amortized
over four months for all acquisitions, as the inventory was sold.
(d) The interest expense adjustment reflects lower interest expense associated with the financing of the C&K acquisition
that replaced higher pre-acquisition debt.
3. Inventories
The components of inventories at December 31, 2022 and January 1, 2022 are as follows:
(in thousands)
Raw materials
Work in process
Finished goods
Inventory reserves
Total
2022
2021
231,043 $
134,792
226,215
(44,360)
547,690 $
168,409
117,506
195,656
(35,900)
445,671
$
$
62
4. Property, Plant, and Equipment
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
The components of net property, plant, and equipment at December 31, 2022 and January 1, 2022 are as follows:
(in thousands)
Land and land improvements
Building and building improvements
Machinery and equipment
Accumulated depreciation and amortization
Total
2022
2021
$
$
22,089 $
191,733
812,540
(545,252)
481,110 $
23,470
151,297
779,559
(516,437)
437,889
The Company recorded depreciation expense of $65.0 million, $55.9 million, and $56.1 million for the fiscal years ended
December 31, 2022, January 1, 2022, and December 26, 2020, respectively.
5. Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets
The amounts for goodwill and changes in the carrying value by segment are as follows:
(in thousands)
Gross goodwill as of December 26, 2020
Accumulated impairment losses as of December 26,
2020
Electronics
Transportation
Industrial
Total
$
676,325 $
138,354 $
47,551 $
862,230
—
(36,423)
(8,995)
(45,418)
Net goodwill as of December 26, 2020
$
676,325 $
101,931 $
38,556 $
816,812
Changes during 2021:
Additions (a)
Foreign currency translation adjustments
Gross goodwill as of January 1, 2022
Accumulated impairment losses as of January 1, 2022
Net goodwill as of January 1, 2022
Changes during 2022:
Additions (b)
Foreign currency translation adjustments
Gross goodwill as of December 31, 2022
Accumulated impairment losses as of December 31,
2022
—
(16,080)
660,245
96,307
(6,106)
228,555
38,502 $
179
86,232
134,809
(22,007)
975,032
—
660,245 $
$
(36,177)
192,378 $
(9,065)
77,167 $
(45,242)
929,790
270,245
(21,323)
909,167
14,886
(8,648)
234,793
—
(1,343)
84,889
285,131
(31,314)
1,228,849
(33,401)
201,392 $
(8,526)
76,363 $
(41,927)
1,186,922
Net goodwill as of December 31, 2022
$
909,167 $
(a) The additions resulted from the acquisitions of Carling and Hartland.
(b) The additions resulted from the acquisitions of C&K, Embed and Carling.
The Company tests its goodwill annually for impairment on the first day of its fiscal fourth quarter, or more frequently if an
event occurs or circumstances change that would more likely than not reduce the fair value of a reporting unit below its carrying
value.
During the second quarter of 2020, the Company recorded a non-cash charge of $33.8 million to recognize the impairment of
goodwill in the automotive sensors reporting unit within the Transportation segment. The goodwill impairment charge was due
to reductions in the estimated fair value for the automotive sensors reporting unit based on lower expectations for future
revenue, profitability and cash flows as compared to the expectations of the 2019 annual goodwill impairment test. These lower
future expectations were driven by projected extended declines in end market demand due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In
addition, during the second quarter of 2020, certain customers notified the Company of their decision to delay future programs
along with a customer canceling their existing program. The goodwill impairment charge was determined using Level 3 inputs,
including discounted cash flow analysis and comparable marketplace fair value data.
The components of intangible assets at December 31, 2022 and January 1, 2022 are as follows:
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(in thousands)
Land use rights
Patents, licenses and software
Distribution network
Customer relationships, trademarks, and tradenames
Total
As of December 31, 2022
Gross
Carrying
Value
Accumulated
Amortization
Net Book
Value
$
$
17,938 $
259,603
41,733
623,721
942,995 $
2,299 $
140,208
40,955
165,563
349,025 $
15,639
119,395
778
458,158
593,970
The Company reclassified $50.3 million and $31.1 million of gross carrying value and accumulated amortization, respectively,
from customer relationships, trademarks and tradenames to patents, licenses and software as of December 31, 2022. This
reclassification had no consolidated financial impact on net book value of intangible assets.
(in thousands)
Land use rights
Patents, licenses and software
Distribution network
Customer relationships, trademarks, and tradenames
Total
As of January 1, 2022
Gross
Carrying
Value
Accumulated
Amortization
Net Book
Value
$
$
19,542 $
164,556
43,361
487,710
715,169 $
1,906 $
101,307
40,591
164,239
308,043 $
17,636
63,249
2,770
323,471
407,126
During the year ended December 31, 2022, the Company recorded additions to other intangible assets of $254.7 million related
to the C&K acquisition, the components of which were as follows:
(in thousands, except weighted average useful life)
Patents, developed technology
Customer relationships, trademarks, and tradenames
Total
Weighted Average
Useful Life (Years)
12.0
17.4
2022
$
$
Amount
55,700
199,000
254,700
For intangible assets with definite lives, the Company recorded amortization expense of $55.7 million, $42.7 million, and $40.0
million in 2022, 2021, and 2020, respectively.
During the fourth quarter of 2022, the Company recorded a $2.9 million non-cash impairment charge for certain acquired
technology and patent intangible assets due to a change in use and projected cash flows within the Electronics segment.
Estimated annual amortization expense related to intangible assets with definite lives at December 31, 2022 is as follows:
(in thousands)
2023
2024
2025
2026
2027
2028 and thereafter
Total
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Amount
60,274
56,965
56,602
46,115
44,209
329,805
593,970
$
$
6. Accrued Liabilities
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
The components of accrued liabilities at December 31, 2022 and January 1, 2022 are as follows:
(in thousands)
Employee-related liabilities
Current lease liability
Other non-income taxes
Professional services
Other customer reserves
Interest
Deferred revenue
Restructuring liability
Current benefit liability
Other
Total
2022
2021
99,089 $
12,841
10,594
7,160
5,064
4,449
2,593
2,434
1,318
41,515
187,057 $
92,018
9,018
4,280
4,299
702
4,402
1,105
2,944
1,248
39,673
159,689
$
$
Employee-related liabilities consist primarily of payroll, sales commission, bonus, employee benefit accruals and workers’
compensation. Bonus accruals include amounts earned pursuant to the Company’s primary employee incentive compensation
plans. Other accrued liabilities include miscellaneous operating accruals and other client-related liabilities.
7. Lease Commitments
Under ASC 842, a contract contains a lease if there is an identified asset and the Company has the right to control the asset. The
Company determines whether a contract contains a lease at contract inception. The Company leases office and production space
under various non-cancellable operating leases that expire no later than 2035. Certain real estate leases include one or more
options to renew. The exercise of lease renewal options is at the Company's sole discretion. Options to extend the lease are
included in the lease term when it is reasonably certain the Company will exercise the option. The Company also has
production equipment, office equipment and vehicles under operating leases and finance leases that were acquired through the
C&K acquisition. The depreciable life of assets and leasehold improvements are limited by the expected lease term, unless there
is a transfer of title or purchase option that is reasonably certain of exercise. Certain leases include rental payments adjusted
periodically for inflation. The lease agreements do not contain any material residual value guarantee or material restrictive
covenants. The Company has elected to use the available practical expedient to account for the lease and non-lease components
of its leases as a single component. As the Company elected not to separate lease and non-lease components and instead to
account for them as a single lease component, the variable lease cost primarily represents variable payments such as common
area maintenance and utilities.
The Company does not have a published credit rating because it has no publicly traded debt; therefore, the Company is
generating its incremental borrowing rate ("IBR"), using a synthetic credit rating model that compares its credit quality to other
rated companies based on certain financial metrics and ratios. The reference rate will be based on the yield curve of companies
with similar credit quality based on the metrics and adjusted for currency in regions where we have significant operations.
All leases with an initial term of 12 months or less that do not include an option to extend or purchase the underlying asset that
the Company is reasonably certain to exercise (“short-term leases”) are not recorded on the Consolidated Balance Sheets. Short-
term lease expenses are recognized on a straight-line basis over the lease term.
The following table presents the classification of right of use assets and lease liabilities as of December 31, 2022 and January 1,
2022:
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(in thousands)
Operating Leases
Consolidated Balance Sheet
Classification
December 31,
2022
January 1,
2022
Fiscal Year Ended
Right of use assets - operating lease
Right of use lease assets, net
$
54,901 $
29,616
Current operating lease liabilities
Accrued liabilities
Non-current operating lease liabilities
Non-current lease liabilities
Total operating lease liabilities
Finance Leases
Right of use assets - finance lease
Right of use lease assets, net
Current finance lease liabilities
Accrued liabilities
Non-current finance lease liabilities
Non-current lease liabilities
Total finance lease liabilities
The following table represents the lease costs for 2022, 2021, and 2020:
11,694
44,963
56,657 $
9,018
22,305
31,323
2,481 $
1,147
698
1,845 $
—
—
—
—
$
$
$
Fiscal Year Ended
(in thousands)
Consolidated Statements of Net Income
Classification
December 31,
2022
January 1,
2022
December 26,
2020
Operating lease expenses
Cost of sales, SG&A expenses
$
14,071 $
9,929 $
8,591
Finance lease:
Finance lease expenses
Cost of sales
Interest on lease liabilities Other expenses
Short-term lease expenses
Cost of sales, SG&A expenses
Variable lease expenses
Cost of sales, SG&A expenses
112
13
1,130
1,091
—
—
345
1,165
Total lease costs
Cost of sales, SG&A expenses
$
16,417 $
11,439 $
—
—
512
1,307
10,410
The Company leases certain office and warehouse space as well as certain machinery and equipment under non-cancellable
operating leases. The Company acquired through the C&K acquisition certain machinery and equipment under finance leases.
Rent expense under these leases was $16.4 million, $11.4 million, and $10.4 million in 2022, 2021, and 2020, respectively.
Maturity of Lease Liabilities as of December 31, 2022
(in thousands)
2023
2024
2025
2026
2027
2028 and thereafter
Total lease payments
Less: Imputed interest
Present value of lease liabilities
Operating leases
$
Finance Leases
13,966 $
13,709
8,099
5,652
4,447
21,217
67,090 $
(10,433)
56,657 $
1,166
425
283
1
—
—
1,875
(30)
1,845
$
$
66
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Weighted-average remaining lease term (years)
Operating leases
Finance leases
Weighted-average discount rate
Operating leases
Finance leases
(in thousands)
Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities
Fiscal Year Ended
December 31,
2022
January 1, 2022
6.84
1.90
4.84 %
1.43 %
4.79
—
4.27 %
—
December 31,
2022
Fiscal Year Ended
January 1,
2022
December 26,
2020
Operating cash flow - payments on operating leases
$
(12,298) $
(10,150) $
(8,929)
Operating cash flow - interest payments on finance leases
Financing cash flow - payments on finance lease obligations
(13)
(719)
—
—
—
—
Leased assets obtained in exchange of new lease obligations, including
leases acquired:
Operating leases
Finance leases
$
37,760 $
20,217 $
2,502
—
2,862
—
There were no sale leaseback transactions for the fiscal years ended December 31, 2022, and December 26, 2020. The net gain
recorded from a sale leaseback transaction was $4.1 million for the fiscal year ended January 1, 2022.
8. Restructuring, Impairment and Other Charges
The Company recorded restructuring, impairment and other charges for fiscal years 2022, 2021, and 2020 as follows:
(in thousands)
Employee terminations
Other restructuring charges
Total restructuring charges
Impairment
Total
(in thousands)
Employee terminations
Other restructuring charges
Total restructuring charges
(in thousands)
Employee terminations
Other restructuring charges
Total restructuring charges
Impairment
Total
Fiscal Year Ended December 31, 2022
Transportation
Industrial
Total
2,694 $
1,076
3,770
—
3,770 $
283
—
283
—
283
$
$
5,769
1,352
7,121
2,856
9,977
Fiscal Year Ended January 1, 2022
Transportation
Industrial
Total
404 $
283
687
$
347
—
347
1,875
283
2,158
Fiscal Year Ended December 26, 2020
Transportation
Industrial
Total
682 $
175
857
33,841
34,698 $
2,231
10
2,241
2,237
4,478
$
$
5,453
185
5,638
36,078
41,716
Electronics
$
2,792 $
276
3,068
2,856
5,924 $
$
Electronics
$
1,124 $
—
1,124
Electronics
$
2,540 $
—
2,540
—
2,540 $
$
67
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
2022
For the year ended December 31, 2022, the Company recorded total restructuring charges of $7.1 million, primarily for
employee termination costs. These charges primarily related to the reorganization of certain manufacturing, selling and
administrative functions within the Transportation segment's passenger car and automotive sensor businesses and the
reorganization of selling and administrative functions within the Electronics segment due to the C&K acquisition. During the
fourth quarter of 2022, the Company recorded a $2.9 million non-cash impairment charge for certain acquired technology and
patent intangible assets due to a change in use and projected cash flows within the Electronics segment. See Note 5, Goodwill
and Other Intangible Assets for further discussion regarding the intangible asset impairment charge.
2021
For the year ended January 1, 2022, the Company recorded total restructuring charges of $2.2 million, primarily for employee
termination costs. These charges primarily related to the reorganization of certain manufacturing, selling and administrative
functions within the Electronics and Transportation segments.
2020
For the year ended December 26, 2020, the Company recorded total restructuring charges of $5.6 million, primarily for
employee termination costs. These charges primarily related to the reorganization of certain manufacturing, selling and
administrative functions across all segments and the previously announced consolidation of a manufacturing facility within the
Industrial segment. The Company also recognized $36.1 million of impairment charges, which included a $33.8 million
goodwill impairment charge associated with the automotive sensors reporting unit within the Transportation segment in the
second quarter of 2020 and a $2.2 million impairment charge related to the land and building associated with the Company’s
previously announced consolidation of a manufacturing facility within the Industrial segment in the first quarter of 2020. See
Note 5, Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets for further discussion regarding the goodwill impairment charge.
The restructuring reserves as of December 31, 2022 and January 1, 2022 are $2.4 million and $2.9 million, respectively. The
restructuring reserves are included within accrued liabilities. Payments associated with employee terminations reflected in the
above table were substantially completed by December 31, 2022. The Company anticipates that the remaining payments
associated with employee terminations will be completed in fiscal 2023.
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9. Debt
The carrying amounts of debt at December 31, 2022 and January 1, 2022 are as follows:
(in thousands)
Revolving Credit Facility
Term Loan
Euro Senior Notes, Series A due 2023
Euro Senior Notes, Series B due 2028
U.S. Senior Notes, Series A due 2022
U.S. Senior Notes, Series B due 2027
U.S. Senior Notes, Series A due 2025
U.S. Senior Notes, Series B due 2030
U.S. Senior Notes, due 2032
Other
Unamortized debt issuance costs
Total debt
Less: Current maturities
Total long-term debt
2022
2021
$
100,000 $
296,250
124,716
101,265
—
100,000
50,000
125,000
100,000
9,113
(4,847)
1,001,497
(134,874)
866,623 $
$
100,000
—
132,444
107,540
25,000
100,000
50,000
125,000
—
—
(3,087)
636,897
(25,000)
611,897
Interest paid on all Company debt was $25.4 million, $17.4 million, and $20.1 million in fiscal year 2022, 2021, and 2020,
respectively.
Revolving Credit Facility and Term Loan
On June 30, 2022, the Company amended and restated its Credit Agreement, dated as of April 3, 2020 (as so amended and
restated, the “Credit Agreement”) to effect certain changes, including, among other changes: (i) adding a $300 million
unsecured term loan credit facility; (ii) making certain financial and non-financial covenants less restrictive on the Company
and its subsidiaries; (iii) replacing LIBOR-based interest rate benchmarks and modifying performance-based interest rate
margins; and (iv) extending the maturity date to June 30, 2027 (the “Maturity Date”). Pursuant to the Credit Agreement, the
Company may, from time to time, increase the size of the revolving credit facility or enter into one or more tranches of term
loans in minimum increments of $25 million if there is no event of default and the Company is in compliance with certain
financial covenants.
Loans made under the available credit facility pursuant to the Credit Agreement ("the Credit Facility") bear interest at the
Company’s option, at either SOFR, fixed for interest periods of one, two, three or six-month periods, plus 1.00% to 1.75%, plus
a SOFR adjustment of 0.10% or at the bank’s Base Rate, as defined in the Credit Agreement, plus —% to 0.75%, based upon
the Company’s Consolidated Leverage Ratio, as defined in the Credit Agreement. The Company is also required to pay
commitment fees on unused portions of the Credit Facility ranging from 0.10% to 0.175%, based on the Consolidated Leverage
Ratio, as defined in the Credit Agreement. The Credit Agreement includes representations, covenants and events of default that
are customary for financing transactions of this nature.
Under the Credit Agreement, revolving loans may be borrowed, repaid and reborrowed until the Maturity Date, at which time
all amounts borrowed must be repaid. The Company borrowed $300.0 million under a term loan on June 30, 2022. The
principal balance of the term loans must be repaid in quarterly installments on the last day of each calendar quarter in the
amount of $1.9 million commencing September 30, 2022, through June 30, 2024, and in the amount of $3.8 million
commencing September 30, 2024, through March 31, 2027, with the remaining outstanding principal balance payable in full on
the Maturity Date. Accrued interest on the loans is payable in arrears on each interest payment date applicable thereto and at
such other times as may be specified in the Credit Agreement. Subject to certain conditions, (i) the Company may terminate or
reduce the Aggregate Revolving Commitments, as defined in the Credit Agreement, in whole or in part, and (ii) the Company
may prepay the revolving loans or the term loans at any time, without premium or penalty. During the fiscal year ended
December 31, 2022, the Company made term loan payments of $3.8 million. The revolving loan and term loan balance under
the Credit Facility was $100.0 million and $296.3 million, respectively, as of December 31, 2022.
On May 12, 2022, the Company entered into an interest rate swap agreement to manage interest rate risk exposure, effectively
converting the interest rate on the Company's SOFR based floating-rate loans to a fixed-rate. The interest rate swap, with a
notional value of $200 million, was designated as a cash flow hedge against the variability of cash flows associated with the
Company's SOFR based loans scheduled to mature on June 30, 2027.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
As of December 31, 2022, the effective interest rate on outstanding borrowings under the credit facility was 5.42%.
As of December 31, 2022, the Company had no outstanding in letters of credit and had available $600.0 million of borrowing
capacity under the revolving credit facility. At December 31, 2022, the Company was in compliance with all covenants under
the credit agreement.
Senior Notes
On December 8, 2016, the Company entered into a Note Purchase Agreement, pursuant to which the Company issued and sold
€212 million aggregate principal amount of senior notes in two series. The funding date for the Euro denominated senior notes
occurred on December 8, 2016 for €117 million in aggregate amount of 1.14% Senior Notes, Series A, due December 8, 2023
(“Euro Senior Notes, Series A due 2023”), and €95 million in aggregate amount of 1.83% Senior Notes, Series B due December
8, 2028 (“Euro Senior Notes, Series B due 2028”) (together, the “Euro Senior Notes”). Interest on the Euro Senior Notes is
payable semiannually on June 8 and December 8, commencing June 8, 2017.
On December 8, 2016, the Company entered into a Note Purchase Agreement, pursuant to which the Company issued and sold
$125 million aggregate principal amount of senior notes in two series. On February 15, 2017, $25 million in aggregate principal
amount of 3.03% Senior Notes, Series A, due February 15, 2022 (“U.S. Senior Notes, Series A due 2022”), and $100 million in
aggregate principal amount of 3.74% Senior Notes, Series B, due February 15, 2027 (“U.S. Senior Notes, Series B due 2027”)
(together, the “U.S. Senior Notes due 2022 and 2027”) were funded. Interest on the U.S. Senior Notes due 2022 and 2027 is
payable semiannually on February 15 and August 15, commencing August 15, 2017. During the fiscal year ended December
31, 2022, the Company paid off $25.0 million of U.S. Senior Notes, Series A due 2022.
On November 15, 2017, the Company entered into a Note Purchase Agreement pursuant to which the Company issued and sold
$175 million in aggregate principal amount of senior notes in two series. On January 16, 2018, $50 million aggregate principal
amount of 3.48% Senior Notes, Series A, due February 15, 2025 (“U.S. Senior Notes, Series A due 2025”) and $125 million in
aggregate principal amount of 3.78% Senior Notes, Series B, due February 15, 2030 (“U.S. Senior Notes, Series B due 2030”)
(together, the “U.S. Senior Notes due 2025 and 2030”) were funded. Interest on the U.S. Senior Notes due 2025 and 2030 is
payable on February 15 and August 15, commencing on August 15, 2018.
On May 18, 2022, the above note purchase agreements were amended to, among other things, update certain terms, including
financial covenants to be consistent with the terms of the restated Credit Agreement and the 2022 Purchase Agreement, as
defined below.
On May 18, 2022, the Company entered into a Note Purchase Agreement (“2022 Purchase Agreement”) pursuant to which the
Company issued and funded on July 18, 2022 $100 million in aggregate principal amount of 4.33% Senior Notes, due June 30,
2032 (“U.S. Senior Notes, due 2032”) (together with the U.S. Senior Notes due 2025 and 2030, the Euro Senior Notes and the
U.S. Senior Notes due 2022 and 2027, the “Senior Notes”). Interest on the U.S. Senior Notes due 2032 is payable semiannually
on June 30 and December 30, commencing on December 30, 2032.
The Senior Notes have not been registered under the Securities Act, or applicable state securities laws. The Senior Notes are
general unsecured senior obligations and rank equal in right of payment with all existing and future unsecured unsubordinated
indebtedness of the Company.
The Senior Notes are subject to certain customary covenants, including limitations on the Company’s ability, with certain
exceptions, to engage in mergers, consolidations, asset sales and transactions with affiliates, to engage in any business that
would substantially change the general business of the Company, and to incur liens. In addition, the Company is required to
satisfy certain financial covenants and tests relating to, among other matters, interest coverage and leverage. At December 31,
2022, the Company was in compliance with all covenants under the Senior Notes.
The Company may redeem the Senior Notes upon the satisfaction of certain conditions and the payment of a make-whole
amount to noteholders, and are required to offer to repurchase the Senior Notes at par following certain events, including a
change of control.
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Debt Issuance Costs
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
During fiscal year 2022, the Company paid debt issuance costs of $2.7 million in connection with the amended and restated
Credit Agreement, dated June 30, 2022 which, along with the remaining balance of debt issuance costs of the previous credit
facility noted in below, are being amortized over the life of the amended and restated Credit Agreement.
During fiscal year 2020, the Company paid debt issuance costs of $1.8 million in relation to the amended the Credit Agreement
on April 3, 2020 which, along with the remaining balance of debt issuance costs of the previous credit facility, are being
amortized over the life of the amended Credit Agreement.
Debt Maturities
Scheduled maturities of the Company’s long-term debt for each of the five years succeeding December 31, 2022 and thereafter
are summarized as follows:
(in thousands)
2023
2024
2025
2026
2027
2028 and thereafter
Scheduled
Maturities
$
$
134,874
13,916
67,674
16,116
447,500
326,264
1,006,344
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10. Fair Value of Assets and Liabilities
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
For assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring and nonrecurring basis, a three-level hierarchy of measurements
based upon observable and unobservable inputs is used to arrive at fair value. Observable inputs are developed based on market
data obtained from independent sources, while unobservable inputs reflect the Company’s assumptions about valuation based
on the best information available in the circumstances. Depending on the inputs, the Company classifies each fair value
measurement as follows:
Level 1—Valuations based on unadjusted quoted prices for identical assets or liabilities in active markets;
Level 2—Valuations based upon quoted prices for similar instruments, prices for identical or similar instruments in
markets that are not active, or model-derived valuations, all of whose significant inputs are observable, and
Level 3—Valuations based upon one or more significant unobservable inputs.
There were no transfers in or out of Level 1, Level 2 and Level 3 during the year ended December 31, 2022.
Following is a description of the valuation methodologies used for instruments measured at fair value and their classification in
the valuation hierarchy.
Cash Equivalents
Cash equivalents primarily consist of money market funds, which are held with an institution with sound credit rating and are
highly liquid. The Company classified cash equivalents as Level 1 and are valued at cost, which approximates fair value.
Investments in Equity Securities
Investments in equity securities listed on a national market or exchange are valued at the last sales price and classified within
Level 1 of the valuation hierarchy. Such securities are further detailed in Note 1, Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
and Other Information.
Other Investments
The Company had certain convertible debt and convertible preferred stock investments that were accounted for under the cost
method reflected in Investments and Other assets in the Consolidated Balance Sheets. During the fiscal year ended January 1,
2022, the Company impaired the remaining book value of these investments and recorded an impairment charge of $0.5 million
in Other expense (income), net in the Consolidated Statements of Net Income. As of December 31, 2022 and January 1, 2022,
the balances of these investments were zero.
Derivatives Designated as Hedging Instruments
On May 12, 2022, the Company entered into an interest rate swap agreement to manage interest rate risk exposure, effectively
converting the interest rate on the Company's SOFR based floating-rate loans to a fixed-rate. The interest rate swap, with a
notional value of $200 million, was designated as a cash flow hedge against the variability of cash flows associated with the
Company's SOFR based loans scheduled to mature on June 30, 2027. The fair value of the interest rate swap was valued using
an independent third-party valuation model. Pursuant to this model, changes in fair value of derivatives that are designated as
cash flow hedges are deferred in accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income until the underlying transactions are
recognized in earnings. The primary inputs into the valuation of the interest rate swap are interest yield curves, interest rate
volatility, credit risk, credit spreads and other market information. The interest rate swap is classified within Level 2 of the fair
value hierarchy, since all significant inputs are corroborated by observable market data.
The use of derivatives creates exposure to credit risk relating to potential losses that could be recognized in the event that the
counterparties to these instruments fail to perform their obligations under the contracts. The Company seeks to minimize this
risk by limiting our counterparties to major financial institutions with acceptable credit ratings and monitoring the total value of
positions with individual counterparties. In the event of a default by one of our counterparties, the Company may not receive
payments provided for under the terms of our derivatives.
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Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
On July 14, 2022, the Company entered into a foreign currency exchange forward contract to mitigate the currency fluctuation
risk between the Euro and U.S. dollar on its Euro denominated Senior Notes, Series A due 2023. The notional value of the
forward contract at July 14, 2022 was €117.0 million and expires on December 7, 2023. The foreign currency contract was not
designated as a hedge instrument and is marked to market on a monthly basis. As a result, changes in fair value are reported in
Foreign exchange loss (gain) in the Consolidated Statements of Net Income. The fair value of the foreign currency forward
contract was valued by a third party using market exchange rates and classified as a Level 2 input under the fair value hierarchy.
As of December 31, 2022, the fair values of our derivative financial instrument and their classifications on the Consolidated
Balance Sheets were as follows:
(in thousands)
Derivatives Designated as Hedging
Instruments
Interest rate swap agreement:
Consolidated Balance Sheet Classification
Fiscal Year Ended
December 31, 2022
Designated as cash flow hedge
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
Other long-term assets
Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging
Instruments
Foreign exchange forward contract
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
$
$
$
3,939
4,740
6,186
The pre-tax gains recognized on derivative financial instruments in the Consolidated Statements of Operations for the fiscal
year ended December 31, 2022 were as follows:
Classification of Gain Recognized in the
Consolidated Statements of Operations
Fiscal Year Ended
December 31, 2022
(in thousands)
Derivatives designated as cash flow hedges
Interest rate swap agreement
Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging
Instruments
Interest expenses, net
Foreign exchange forward contract
Foreign exchange loss (gain)
$
$
(100)
(6,128)
The pre-tax gain recognized on derivative financial instruments in the Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income for
the fiscal year ended December 31, 2022 was as follows:
(in thousands)
Derivatives designated as cash flow hedges
Interest rate swap agreement
Fiscal Year Ended
December 31, 2022
$
(8,679)
A pre-tax gain of $3.9 million from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) to earnings is expected to be recognized
during the next twelve months.
Mutual Funds
The Company has a non-qualified Supplemental Retirement and Savings Plan that provides additional retirement benefits for
certain management employees and named executive officers by allowing participants to defer a portion of their annual
compensation. The Company maintains investment accounts for participants through which participants make investment
elections. The marketable securities are classified as Level 1 under the fair value hierarchy as they are maintained in mutual
funds with readily determinable fair value and recorded in Other long-term assets on the Consolidated Balance sheet.
There were no changes during the fiscal year ended December 31, 2022 to the Company’s valuation techniques used to measure
asset and liability fair values on a recurring basis. As of December 31, 2022 and January 1, 2022, the Company did not hold any
non-financial assets or liabilities that are required to be measured at fair value on a recurring basis.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Defined Benefit Plan Assets / Non-qualified Supplemental Retirement and Savings Plan Investments
See Note 11, Benefit Plans, for description of valuation methodologies and investment balances for defined benefit plan assets
and investments related to the Company’s Non-Qualified Supplemental Retirement and Savings Plan.
The following table presents assets measured at fair value by classification within the fair value hierarchy as of December 31,
2022:
(in thousands)
Cash equivalents
Investments in equity securities
Mutual funds
Total:
Fair Value Measurements Using
Quoted Prices in
Active Markets for
Identical Assets
(Level 1)
Significant
Other
Observable
Inputs
(Level 2)
Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 3)
Total
$
$
304,101 $
— $
— $
304,101
10,653
14,094
—
—
—
—
10,653
14,094
328,848 $
— $
— $
328,848
The following table presents assets measured at fair value by classification within the fair value hierarchy as of January 1, 2022:
(in thousands)
Cash equivalents
Investments in equity securities
Mutual funds
Total:
Fair Value Measurements Using
Quoted Prices in
Active Markets for
Identical Assets
(Level 1)
Significant
Other
Observable
Inputs
(Level 2)
Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 3)
$
$
12,475 $
26,070
15,021
53,566 $
— $
—
—
— $
— $
—
—
— $
Total
12,475
26,070
15,021
53,566
In addition to the methods and assumptions used for the financial instruments recorded at fair value as discussed above, the
following methods and assumptions are used to estimate the fair value of other financial instruments that are not marked to
market on a recurring basis. The Company’s other financial instruments include cash and cash equivalents, short-term
investments, trade receivables and its long-term debt. Due to their short-term maturity, the carrying amounts of cash and cash
equivalents, short-term investments and trade receivables approximate their fair values. The Company’s revolving and term
loan debt facilities’ fair values approximate book value at December 31, 2022 and January 1, 2022, as the rates on these
borrowings are variable in nature.
The carrying value and estimated fair values of the Company’s Euro Senior Notes, Series A and Series B and USD Senior
Notes, Series A and Series B, as of December 31, 2022 and January 1, 2022 were as follows:
(in thousands)
Euro Senior Notes, Series A due 2023
Euro Senior Notes, Series B due 2028
USD Senior Notes, Series A due 2022
USD Senior Notes, Series B due 2027
USD Senior Notes, Series A due 2025
USD Senior Notes, Series B due 2030
USD Senior Notes, due 2032
December 31, 2022
January 1, 2022
Carrying
Value
Estimated
Fair Value
Carrying
Value
Estimated
Fair Value
$
124,716 $
101,265
—
100,000
50,000
125,000
100,000
122,270 $
87,119
—
93,764
48,145
112,028
90,131
132,444 $
107,540
25,000
100,000
50,000
125,000
—
134,119
110,837
25,055
104,828
51,720
131,837
—
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Impairments
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
During the fourth quarter of 2022, the Company recorded a $2.9 million intangible asset impairment charge in Restructuring,
impairment, and other charges in the Consolidated Statements of Net Income, for certain acquired technology and patent
intangible assets due to a change in use and projected cash flows within the Electronics segment. See Note 5, Goodwill and
Other Intangible Assets, for further discussion. Additionally, the Company recorded a non-cash impairment charge of $1.7
million for certain machinery and equipment within Electronics segment due to a decision to cease further production of a
product line during the fourth quarter of 2022. The fair value of the patent, technology and machinery and equipment were
measured on a nonrecurring basis using Level 3 inputs under the fair value hierarchy. The Company's accounting and finance
management determines the valuation policies and procedures for Level 3 fair value measurements and is responsible for the
development and determination of unobservable inputs.
11. Benefit Plans
The Company has Company-sponsored and mandatory defined benefit pension plans covering employees in the United
Kingdom ("U.K."), Germany, the Philippines, China, Japan, Mexico, Italy and France. The amount of the retirement benefits
provided under the plans is generally based on years of service and final average pay.
On April 7, 2020, the Company entered into a definitive agreement to purchase a group annuity contract, under which an
insurance company is required to directly pay and administer pension payments to certain of the Company’s U.K. pension plan
participants, or their designated beneficiaries. The Company completed the buy-out of this U.K. pension plan during the fourth
quarter of 2021 and as a result recorded a non-cash pension settlement charge of $19.9 million (£14.9 million), inclusive of the
accelerated recognition of prior service cost of $0.5 million (£0.4 million).
Benefit plan related information is as follows for the years 2022 and 2021:
(in thousands)
Change in benefit obligation:
Benefit obligation at beginning of year
Service cost
Interest cost
Net actuarial gain
Benefits paid from the plan assets
Benefits paid directly by the Company
Settlements
Acquisitions
Effect of exchange rate movements
Plan amendment and other
Benefit obligation at end of year
Change in plan assets at fair value:
Fair value of plan assets at beginning of year
Actual loss on plan assets
Employer contributions
Benefits paid from the plan assets
Settlements
Effect of exchange rate movements
Fair value of plan assets at end of year
Net amount unfunded status
75
2022
2021
86,570 $
3,072
2,529
(19,327)
(1,474)
(1,853)
(1,565)
3,812
(5,839)
(1,399)
64,526 $
48,325 $
(9,217)
2,288
(1,474)
—
(4,489)
35,433
(29,093) $
148,992
2,785
1,761
(11,016)
(3,121)
(2,692)
(48,927)
1,797
(3,218)
209
86,570
100,478
(2,824)
2,150
(3,121)
(47,111)
(1,247)
48,325
(38,245)
$
$
$
$
Amounts recognized in the Consolidated Balance Sheets as of December 31, 2022 and January 1, 2022 consist of the following:
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(in thousands)
Amounts recognized in the Consolidated Balance Sheets consist of:
Noncurrent assets
Current benefit liability
Noncurrent benefit liability
Net liability recognized
2022
2021
$
$
262 $
(1,318)
(28,037)
(29,093) $
40
(1,248)
(37,037)
(38,245)
The amounts included in accumulated other comprehensive loss in the Consolidated Balance Sheets, excluding tax effects, that
have not yet been recognized as components of net periodic benefit costs as of December 31, 2022 and January 1, 2022 were as
follows:
(in thousands)
Net actuarial (gain) loss
Prior service cost
(631) $
1,496
2022
2021
$
Total
$
865 $
The pre-tax amounts recognized in other comprehensive income (loss) in 2022 and 2021 were as follows:
9,221
3,340
12,561
(in thousands)
Amortization of:
Prior service cost
Net actuarial loss
Amount arising during the period:
Prior service cost (credit)
Net actuarial gain
Net settlement (gain) loss
Foreign currency adjustments
Total
2022
2021
$
$
150 $
228
179
1,136
1,399
9,899
(820)
840
11,696 $
(209)
6,734
19,855
966
28,661
In the fourth quarter of 2021, the Company recorded a non-cash pension settlement charge of $19.9 million (£14.9 million),
inclusive of the accelerated recognition of prior service cost of $0.5 million (£0.4 million). In addition, the net actuarial gain
and change in benefit obligation during 2022 as compared to 2021 were also impacted by higher discount rates in 2022 as
compared to 2021.
The components of net periodic benefit costs for the fiscal years 2022, 2021, and 2020 are as follows:
(in thousands)
Components of net periodic benefit cost:
Service cost
Interest cost
Expected return on plan assets
Amortization of prior service and net actuarial loss
Net periodic benefit cost
Net settlement (gain) loss
Total expense for the year
2022
2021
2020
$
$
3,072 $
2,529
(1,507)
378
4,472
(820)
3,652 $
2,785 $
1,761
(1,458)
1,315
4,403
19,855
24,258 $
2,462
2,173
(1,972)
963
3,626
236
3,862
76
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Weighted average assumptions used to determine net periodic benefit cost for the fiscal years 2022, 2021, and 2020 are as
follows:
Discount rate
Expected return on plan assets
Compensation increase rate
2022
2021
2020
3.1 %
3.3 %
4.8 %
1.2 %
1.4 %
4.9 %
2.3 %
3.7 %
4.7 %
The accumulated benefit obligation for the plans was $53.9 million and $75.7 million as of December 31, 2022 and January 1,
2022, respectively.
The following table provides a summary of under-funded or unfunded pension benefit plans with projected benefit obligations
in excess of plan assets as of December 31, 2022 and January 1, 2022:
(in thousands)
Projected benefit obligation
Fair value of plan assets
2022
2021
$
42,676 $
13,650
86,228
47,942
The following table provides a summary of under-funded or unfunded pension benefit plans with accumulated benefit
obligations in excess of plan assets as of December 31, 2022 and January 1, 2022:
(in thousands)
Accumulated benefit obligation
Fair value of plan assets
2022
2021
$
26,540 $
4,948
68,643
39,060
Weighted average assumptions used to determine benefit obligations as of December 31, 2022, January 1, 2022 and
December 26, 2020 are as follows:
Discount rate
Compensation increase rate
2022
2021
2020
5.8 %
4.7 %
3.1 %
4.8 %
1.2 %
4.9 %
Expected benefit payments to be paid to participants for the fiscal year ending are as follows:
(in thousands)
2023
2024
2025
2026
2027
2028-2032 and thereafter
Expected Benefit
Payments
$
4,155
3,334
3,869
4,053
4,286
30,645
The Company expects to make approximately $2.0 million of contributions to the plans and pay $1.9 million of benefits
directly in 2023.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
The Company also sponsors certain post-employment plans in foreign countries and other statutory benefit plans. For the fiscal
years ended December 31, 2022, January 1, 2022, and December 26, 2020, the Company recorded $1.9 million, $2.1 million,
$2.0 million expense, respectively, in Cost of Sales and Other expense (income), net within the Consolidated Statements of Net
Income. As of December 31, 2022 and January 1, 2022, the Company reported benefit liabilities of $4.0 million and $4.1
million for these plans, of which $1.5 million and $1.5 million was recorded in Accrued liabilities and $2.5 million and $2.6
million was recorded in Other long-term liabilities on the Consolidated Balance Sheets, respectively. For the fiscal years ended
December 31, 2022 and January 1, 2022, the pre-tax amounts recognized in other comprehensive income (loss) for these plans
were $0.5 million and $0.3 million, respectively. For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2022, the expense reclassified from
accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) to earnings was $1.7 million, including $1.3 million net settlement loss. For
the fiscal year ended January 1, 2022, the expense reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) to earnings
was $0.7 million.
Defined Benefit Plan Assets
Based upon analysis of the target asset allocation and historical returns by type of investment, the Company has assumed that
the expected long-term rate of return will be 5.2% on plan assets. Assets are invested to maximize long-term return taking into
consideration timing of settlement of the retirement liabilities and liquidity needs for benefits payments. Pension plan assets
were invested as follows, and were not materially different from the target asset allocation:
Cash and cash equivalents, and other
Equity securities
Fixed income securities
Asset Allocation
2022
2021
13 %
14 %
73 %
100 %
15 %
19 %
66 %
100 %
The Company segregated its plan assets by the following major categories and level for determining their fair value as of
December 31, 2022 and January 1, 2022. All plan assets that are valued using the net asset value per share (“NAV”) practical
expedient have not been included within the fair value hierarchy but are separately disclosed.
Cash and cash equivalents – Carrying value approximates fair value. As such, these assets were classified as Level 1. The
Company also invests in certain short-term investments which are valued using the amortized cost method. Lastly, the
Company has certain pooled pension funds that have short-term investments with third party mutual funds that are valued at
unit value per share at measurement date. As such, these assets were classified as Level 2.
Equity – The values of individual equity securities were based on quoted prices in active markets. As such, these assets are
classified as Level 1. The Company has certain pooled pension funds which have mutual funds with underlying investments in
certain equity securities that are not quoted on active markets; therefore, they were classified as Level 2.
Fixed income – Fixed income securities are typically priced based on a last trade basis and are exchange-traded. Accordingly,
the Company classified fixed income securities as Level 1. The Company has certain pooled pension funds which have mutual
funds with underlying investments in fixed income securities and funds priced based on a valuation model rather than a last
trade basis and are not exchange-traded. As such, they were classified as Level 2. The Company also invests in certain fixed
income funds which are valued at NAV.
Insurance Contracts and other – This category includes pooled pension funds which have mutual funds with underlying
investments in other assets and liabilities including alternatives priced based on a valuation model and are not exchange-traded.
These were classified as Level 2. This category includes also insurance contracts that are valued by the re-insurer with the
valuation inputs being not highly observable or traded on an open market. Accordingly, insurance contracts were categorized as
Level 3. Lastly, this category includes other assets and liabilities including futures or swaps.
For any Level 2 and Level 3 plan assets, management reviews significant investments on a periodic basis including
investigation of unusual fluctuations in price or returns and obtaining an understanding of the pricing methodology to assess the
reliability of third-party pricing estimates.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
The valuation methodologies described above may generate a fair value calculation that may not be indicative of net realizable
value or future fair values. While the Company believes the valuation methodologies used are appropriate, the use of different
methodologies or assumptions in calculating fair value could result in different amounts. The Company invests in assets in
which valuation is determined by NAV. The Company believes that the NAV is representative of fair value at the reporting
date, as there are no significant restrictions on redemption of these investments or other reasons to indicate that the investment
would be redeemed at an amount different than the NAV.
The following table presents the Company’s pension plan assets measured at fair value by classification within the fair value
hierarchy as of December 31, 2022:
(in thousands)
Fair Value Measurements Using
Level 2
Level 3
Level 1
NAV
Total
Insurance contracts and other
$
— $
1,153 $
328 $
— $
Cash and cash equivalents
Equities
Fixed income
594
2,425
5,930
2,475
2,435
14,940
—
—
—
—
—
5,153
Total pension plan assets
$
8,949 $
21,003 $
328 $
5,153 $
1,481
3,069
4,860
26,023
35,433
The following table presents the Company’s pension plan assets measured at fair value by classification within the fair value
hierarchy as of January 1, 2022:
(in thousands)
Fair Value Measurements Using
Level 2
Level 3
Level 1
NAV
Total
Insurance contracts and other
$
— $
1,917 $
343 $
— $
Cash and cash equivalents
Equities
Fixed income
384
2,559
5,999
4,632
6,604
20,280
—
—
—
—
—
5,607
Total pension plan assets
$
8,942 $
33,433 $
343 $
5,607 $
2,260
5,016
9,163
31,886
48,325
The fair value measurement of plan assets using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) changed during 2022 and 2021 due to
the following:
(in thousands)
Balance at December 26, 2020
Level 3 assets transferred in from Level 1 and 2 assets valued at NAV:
Settlements
Actual loss on plan assets
Benefits paid from the plan assets
Foreign currency adjustments
Balance at January 1, 2022
Level 3 assets transferred in from Level 1 and 2 assets valued at NAV:
Employer contribution
Actual return on assets
Foreign currency adjustments
Balance at December 31, 2022
Defined Contribution Plan
Level 3
$
53,778
(47,111)
(4,943)
(1,238)
(143)
343
2
3
(20)
328
$
$
The Company also maintains a 401(k) savings plan covering substantially all U.S. employees. The Company matches 100% of
the employee’s annual contributions for the first 4% of the employee’s eligible compensation. The Company may provide an
additional discretionary match to participants and made discretionary matches of 2% of the employee’s eligible compensation
for each of the fiscal year ended December 31, 2022, January 1, 2022 and December 26, 2020. Employees are immediately
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vested in their contributions plus actual earnings thereon, as well as the Company contributions. Company matching
contributions amounted to $5.5 million, $5.0 million, and $4.6 million in 2022, 2021, and 2020, respectively.
Non-qualified Supplemental Retirement and Savings Plan
The Company has a non-qualified Supplemental Retirement and Savings Plan which provides additional retirement benefits for
certain management employees and named executive officers by allowing participants to defer a portion of their annual
compensation. The Company maintains accounts for participants through which participants make investment elections. The
investments are subject to the claims of the Company’s creditors and the Company is responsible for the payment of all benefits
under the plan from its general assets. As of December 31, 2022, there was $14.1 million of marketable securities related to the
plan included in Other assets and $14.1 million of accrued compensation benefits included in Other long-term liabilities. The
marketable securities are classified as Level 1 under the fair value hierarchy as they are maintained in mutual funds with readily
determinable fair value. The Company made matching contributions to the plan of $0.2 million, $0.2 million, and $0.5 million
in 2022, 2021, and 2020, respectively.
12. Stock-Based Compensation
Equity Plans: The Company has equity-based compensation plans authorizing the granting of stock options, restricted shares,
restricted share units, and other stock rights to employees and directors. As of December 31, 2022, there were 0.6 million shares
available for issuance of future awards under the Company’s equity-based compensation plans.
Stock options generally vest over a three-year period and are exercisable over either a seven or ten-year period commencing
from the date of the grant. Restricted shares and share units granted by the Company generally vest over three years. Stock
options and restricted share units may have accelerated vesting upon meeting certain qualified conditions.
The following table provides a reconciliation of outstanding stock options for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2022.
Outstanding January 1, 2022
Granted
Exercised
Forfeited
Outstanding December 31, 2022
Exercisable December 31, 2022
Shares Under
Option
Weighted
Average
Price
563,226 $
86,220
(29,353)
(2,237)
617,856
292,824
165.98
231.64
132.31
153.14
176.79
159.93
Weighted
Average
Remaining
Contract Life
(Years)
Aggregate
Intrinsic
Value
(000’s)
4.2 $
3.2
30,555
18,566
The following table provides a reconciliation of non-vested restricted share and share unit awards ("RSU") for the fiscal year
ended December 31, 2022.
Nonvested January 1, 2022
Granted
Vested
Forfeited
Nonvested December 31, 2022
Weighted
Average
Grant-Date
Fair Value
Shares
156,659 $
90,970
(71,822)
(7,521)
168,286
192.44
228.78
185.06
227.96
213.65
The total intrinsic value of options exercised during 2022, 2021, and 2020 was $3.7 million, $23.8 million, and $20.6 million,
respectively. The total fair value of the vested RSU shares was $15.4 million, $18.9 million, and $9.5 million for 2022, 2021,
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
and 2020, respectively. The total amount of share-based liabilities paid was $1.1 million, $1.3 million and $0.5 million for
2022, 2021, and 2020, respectively.
The Company recognizes compensation cost of all share-based awards as an expense on a straight-line basis over the vesting
period of the awards. At December 31, 2022, the unrecognized compensation cost for options and restricted shares was $21.1
million before tax, and will be recognized over a weighted average period of 1.8 years. Compensation cost included as a
component of cost of sales, research and development and selling, general, and administrative expenses for all equity
compensation plans discussed above was $24.6 million, $21.4 million, and $19.1 million for 2022, 2021, and 2020,
respectively. The total related income tax benefit recognized in the Consolidated Statements of Net Income was $3.5 million,
$3.3 million and $3.1 million for 2022, 2021, and 2020, respectively.
The Company uses the Black-Scholes option valuation model to determine the fair value of stock option awards granted. The
weighted average fair value of and related assumptions for options granted are as follows:
Weighted average fair value of options granted
Assumptions:
Risk-free interest rate
Expected dividend yield
Expected stock price volatility
Expected life of options (years)
2022
$70.39
2.83%
0.92%
35.0%
4.4
2021
$74.04
0.66%
0.72%
35.0%
4.4
2020
$38.09
0.30%
1.27%
33.0%
4.7
Expected volatilities are based on the historical volatility of the Company’s stock price. The expected life of options is based on
historical data for options granted by the Company. The risk-free rates are based on yields available at the time of grant on U.S.
Treasury bonds with maturities consistent with the expected life assumption. Historical nonvested forfeiture information is the
basis for the forfeiture rate assumptions.
The fair value of RSU is determined based on the Company's stock price on the grant date reduced by the present value of
expected dividends through the vesting period.
Preferred Stock: The Board of Directors may authorize the issuance of preferred stock from time to time in one or more series
with such designations, preferences, qualifications, limitations, restrictions, and optional or other special rights as the Board
may fix by resolution.
Share Repurchase Program
On April 29, 2020, the Company announced that the Board of Directors authorized a new program to repurchase up to
1,000,000 shares of the Company's common stock for the period May 1, 2020 to April 30, 2021 (the "2020 program") . On
April 28, 2021, the Company announced that the Board of Directors authorized a new three-year program to repurchase up to
$300 million in the aggregate of shares of the Company’s common stock for the period May 1, 2021 to April 30, 2024 to
replace its previous 2020 program. There are $300 million in the aggregate of shares available for purchase under the new
program as of December 31, 2022.
During the fiscal years 2022 and 2021, the Company did not repurchase any shares of its common stock. During the fiscal year
2020, the Company repurchased 175,110 shares of its common stock totaling $22.9 million.
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13. Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Changes in other comprehensive income (loss) by component for fiscal years 2022, 2021, and 2020 were as follows:
December 31, 2022
Fiscal Year Ended
January 1, 2022
December 26, 2020
(in thousands)
Pre-tax
Tax
Net of tax
Pre-tax
Tax
Net of tax
Pre-tax
Tax
Net of tax
Defined benefit
pension plan and
other adjustments
Cash flow hedge
Foreign currency
translation
adjustments (1)
Total change in other
comprehensive
income (loss)
$ 11,560 $ (1,825) $ 9,735 $ 27,481 $ (5,268) $ 22,213 $ (19,513) $ 3,418 $ (16,095)
8,679
(2,083)
6,596
—
—
—
—
—
—
(39,619)
987
(38,632)
(6,967) 2,448
(4,519) 34,707
(2,946) 31,761
$ (19,380) $ (2,921) $ (22,301) $ 20,514 $ (2,820) $ 17,694 $ 15,194 $
472 $ 15,666
(1) The tax shown above within the foreign currency translation adjustments is the U.S. tax associated with the foreign
currency translation adjustments of earnings of non-U.S. subsidiaries which have been previously taxed in the U.S. and are not
permanently reinvested.
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) (“AOCI”): The following table sets forth the changes in the components of
AOCI by component for fiscal years 2022, 2021, and 2020:
(in thousands)
Balance at December 28, 2019
2020 activity
Balance at December 26, 2020
2021 activity
Balance at January 1, 2022
2022 activity
Balance at December 31, 2022
Pension and
postretirement
liability and
reclassification
adjustments
Cash flow
hedge
Foreign
currency
translation
adjustments
Accumulated
other
comprehensive
income (loss)
$
(18,046) $
(16,095)
(34,141)
22,213
(11,928)
9,735
(2,193)
— $
—
—
—
—
6,596
6,596
(88,777) $
31,761
(57,016)
(4,519)
(61,535)
(38,632)
(100,167)
(106,823)
15,666
(91,157)
17,694
(73,463)
(22,301)
(95,764)
Due to the signing of the group annuity contract being a significant change in the U.K. pension plan, the liabilities of the plan
were remeasured as of April 6, 2020 resulting in an increase of $13.4 million to unamortized actuarial loss within other
comprehensive income (loss). In the fourth quarter of 2021, the Company recorded a non-cash pension settlement charge of
$19.9 million (£14.9 million), inclusive of the accelerated recognition of prior service cost of $0.5 million (£0.4 million). See
Note 11, Benefits Plans for further discussion.
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) to earnings for fiscal years 2022, 2021, and 2020
were as follows:
(in thousands)
Pension and postemployment and other plans:
Amortization of prior service, net actuarial loss, and other
Net settlement loss and accelerated prior service costs
Total
Fiscal Year Ended
December 31,
2022
January 1, 2022
December 26, 2020
785 $
477
1,262 $
2,006 $
19,855
21,861 $
1,694
236
1,930
$
$
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
The Company recognizes the amortization of prior service costs and net settlement loss in other expense (income), net within
the Consolidated Statements of Net Income.
14. Income Taxes
The 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (the "Tax Act"), among other things, imposed a one-time tax (the “Toll Charge”) on
accumulated earnings of certain non-U.S. subsidiaries and included base broadening provisions commonly referred to as the
global intangible low-taxed income provisions ("GILTI").
The Company elected to pay the 2017 Littelfuse Toll Charge over the eight-year period prescribed by the Tax Act. The long-
term portion of this Toll Charge which remains payable as of December 31, 2022, totaling $14.8 million, is recorded in Other
long-term liabilities, and the anticipated 2023 annual installment payment of $5.0 million is included in Accrued income taxes,
on the Consolidated Balance Sheet as of December 31, 2022.
In accordance with guidance issued by the FASB staff, the Company has adopted an accounting policy to treat any GILTI
inclusions as a period cost if and when incurred. Thus, for the fiscal years ended December 31, 2022, January 1, 2022, and
December 26, 2020, deferred taxes were computed without consideration of the possible future impact of the GILTI provisions,
and any current year impact was recorded as a part of the current portion of income tax expense.
Domestic and foreign income (loss) before income taxes is as follows:
(in thousands)
Domestic
Foreign
Income before income taxes
2022
2021
2020
$
$
32,462 $
410,582
443,044 $
13,746 $
327,279
341,025 $
(16,732)
177,985
161,253
Federal, state and foreign income tax expense (benefit) consists of the following:
(in thousands)
Current:
Federal
State
Foreign
Subtotal
Deferred:
Federal and State
Foreign
Subtotal
Provision for income taxes
2022
2021
2020
$
$
12,423 $
2,183
77,551
92,157
(9,182)
(13,237)
(22,419)
69,738 $
4,832 $
1,401
59,006
65,239
(9,658)
1,638
(8,020)
57,219 $
437
203
33,841
34,481
(5,354)
2,140
(3,214)
31,267
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
A reconciliation between income taxes computed on income before income taxes at the federal statutory rate and the provision
for income taxes is provided below:
(in thousands)
Tax expense at statutory rate of 21%
Non-U.S. income tax rate differential
One-time tax deductions for stock of subsidiaries
Tax on unremitted earnings
Non-U.S. losses and expenses with no tax benefit
Net impact associated with U.S. tax on Non-U.S. income, including GILTI
Certain changes in unrecognized tax benefits and related accrued interest
State and local taxes, net of federal tax benefit
Tax impact of non-deductible goodwill impairment charge
Other, net
Provision for income taxes
2022
2021
2020
$
$
93,039 $
(41,731)
(11,495)
10,870
10,660
2,546
1,839
215
—
3,795
69,738 $
71,615 $
(31,414)
—
7,585
7,820
(238)
4,263
(172)
—
(2,240)
57,219 $
33,863
(19,730)
—
3,955
2,774
3,731
2,160
(584)
5,642
(544)
31,267
For fiscal year ended December 31, 2022, the Company classified certain amounts in “Net impact associated with U.S. tax on
Non-U.S. income, including GILTI,” that in prior years were classified in “Other, net”.
Deferred income taxes are provided for the tax effects of temporary differences between the financial reporting bases and the
tax bases of the Company’s assets and liabilities. Significant components of the Company’s deferred tax assets and liabilities at
December 31, 2022 and January 1, 2022, are as follows:
(in thousands)
Deferred tax assets:
Accrued expenses and reserves
Net operating loss carryforwards
Interest expense carryforwards
Capitalized expenses
U.S. foreign tax credit carryforwards
U.S. research and other general business tax credit carryforwards
Excess of tax basis over the book basis for intangible assets and goodwill
Other
Deferred tax assets
Less: Valuation allowance
Total deferred tax assets
Deferred tax liabilities:
Excess of book basis over the tax basis for intangible assets and goodwill
Excess of book basis over the tax basis for property, plant, and equipment
Tax on unremitted earnings
Unrealized foreign currency exchange gains
Total deferred tax liabilities
Net deferred tax liabilities
2022
2021
49,138 $
30,403
33,507
11,632
3,385
2,076
404
—
130,545
(37,001)
93,544
36,168
27,818
16,089
4,878
980
1,104
5,636
183
92,856
(34,869)
57,987
143,542
18,489
16,282
1,094
179,407
85,863 $
98,046
12,563
15,467
73
126,149
68,162
$
$
The deferred tax asset valuation allowance is mainly related to certain U.S. and non-U.S. net operating loss and non-U.S.
interest expense carryforwards which are not expected to be realized. The remaining U.S. and non-U.S. net operating loss and
interest expense carryforwards either have no expiration date or are expected to be utilized prior to expiration. No deferred tax
asset nor valuation allowance has been recorded for certain U.S. and non-U.S. net operating loss carryforwards for which the
possibility of usage has been determined to be remote.
The Company paid income taxes of $96.8 million, $58.2 million, and $35.2 million in 2022, 2021, and 2020, respectively, and
received income tax refunds of $3.2 million, $2.6 million, and $7.6 million in 2022, 2021, and 2020, respectively.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Deferred income taxes are not provided on the excess of the investment value for financial reporting over the tax basis of
investments in those subsidiaries for which such excess is considered to be permanently reinvested in those operations. The
Company believes the determination of the amount of such deferred income taxes is impractical as it would depend upon
income tax laws and circumstances at the time of the hypothetical distributions or dispositions. As of December 31, 2022,
unremitted earnings of the Company’s non-U.S. subsidiaries were approximately $1.2 billion. A distribution of such earnings
will generally not be subject to U.S. federal income tax. The Company recognized deferred tax liabilities of $16.3 million
($16.1 million for non-U.S. taxes net of related U.S. foreign tax credits, and $0.2 million for U.S. state taxes) as of
December 31, 2022 and $15.5 million ($15.3 million for non-U.S. taxes net of related U.S. foreign tax credits, and $0.2 million
for U.S. state taxes) as of January 1, 2022, related to taxes on certain non-U.S. earnings which are not considered to be
permanently reinvested.
The Company has two subsidiaries in China which benefit from lower tax rates due to “tax holidays” which apply for three-year
periods. The tax holiday for one of the subsidiaries expired at the end of 2022, and for the other subsidiary the tax holiday will
expire at the end of 2023. The Company intends to seek an extension for the expired tax holiday. Together, the tax holidays
contributed $10.1 million in tax benefits, or $0.40 per diluted share, during 2022. Future year tax benefits will depend upon the
Company’s ability to obtain extensions, after the three-year periods expire. There can be no assurance that future extensions
will be granted.
A reconciliation of the beginning and ending amount of unrecognized tax benefits as of December 31, 2022, January 1, 2022,
and December 26, 2020 is as follows:
(in thousands)
Balance at December 26, 2020
Additions for tax positions related to pre-acquisition periods of acquired subsidiaries
Additions for tax positions taken in the current year
Additions for tax positions taken in the prior year
Other
Balance at January 1, 2022
Additions for tax positions related to pre-acquisition periods of acquired subsidiaries
Additions for tax positions taken in the current year
Decreases for tax positions taken in the prior year
Decreases for lapses in statute of limitations
Other
Balance at December 31, 2022
Unrecognized
Tax Benefits
17,437
$
3,260
1,587
1,100
61
23,445
6,726
2,153
(957)
(758)
(235)
30,374
$
The December 31, 2022 total in the table above represents the net amount of tax benefits that, if recognized, would favorably
affect the effective tax rate in future periods. Of this amount, approximately $1.3 million may be recognized in 2023 based
upon the possible lapse in the statute of limitations. None of the positions included in unrecognized tax benefits are related to
tax positions for which the ultimate deductibility is highly certain, but for which there is uncertainty about the timing of such
deductibility.
The Company recognizes accrued interest and penalties associated with uncertain tax positions as part of income tax expense.
The Company recognized such interest expense of $1.4 million (net of a $0.2 million decrease due to a lapse in the statute of
limitations), $1.6 million (net of a $0.6 million decrease due to a lapse in the statute of limitations) and $1.6 million (net of a
$0.6 million decrease due to a lapse in the statute of limitations) in 2022, 2021, and 2020, respectively. Accrued interest for
such matters included in Other long-term liabilities within the Consolidated Balance Sheets was $11.8 million and $10.4
million as of December 31, 2022 and January 1, 2022, respectively.
The U.S. federal statute of limitations remains open for the Company for the 2017 tax year (with respect to the Toll Charge) and
later years. Non-U.S. and U.S. state statutes of limitations generally range from three to seven years, although certain
jurisdictions do not have a statute expiration. Tax examinations occur from time to time, including examinations currently in
process in Canada, Germany, the Netherlands, Singapore, the U.S., and certain U.S. states. The Company does not expect to
recognize a significant amount of additional tax expense as a result of concluding these examinations.
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15. Earnings Per Share
The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted earnings per share:
(in thousands, except per share amounts)
Numerator:
Net income as reported
2022
2021
2020
$
373,306 $
283,806 $
129,986
Denominator:
Weighted average shares outstanding
Basic
Effect of dilutive securities
Diluted
Earnings Per Share:
Basic earnings per share
Diluted earnings per share
24,734
252
24,986
24,603
329
24,932
24,371
221
24,592
$
$
15.09 $
14.94 $
11.54 $
11.38 $
5.33
5.29
Potential shares of common stock attributable to stock options and restricted shares excluded from the earnings per share
calculation because their effect would be anti-dilutive were 87,425, 20,139, and 222,526 shares in 2022, 2021, and 2020,
respectively.
During the fiscal year 2022 and 2021, the Company did not repurchase any shares of its common stock. During the fiscal year
2020, the Company repurchased 175,110 shares of its common stock totaling $22.9 million. See Note 12 Stock-Based
Compensation for further discussion.
16. Segment Information
The Company and its subsidiaries design, manufacture and sell component, modules and subassemblies to empower the long-
term structural themes of sustainability, connectivity and safety. The Company reports its operations by the following segments:
Electronics, Transportation, and Industrial. An operating segment is defined as a component of an enterprise that engages in
business activities from which it may earn revenues and incur expenses, and about which separate financial information is
regularly evaluated by the Chief Operating Decision Maker (“CODM”) in deciding how to allocate resources. The CODM is
the Company’s President and Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”). The CODM allocates resources to and assesses the
performance of each operating segment using information about its revenue and operating income (loss) before interest and
taxes, but does not evaluate the operating segments using discrete balance sheet information.
Sales, marketing, and research and development expenses are charged directly into each operating segment. Purchasing,
logistics, customer service, finance, information technology, and human resources are shared functions that are allocated back
to the three operating segments. The Company does not report inter-segment revenue because the operating segments do not
record it. Certain expenses, determined by the CODM to be strategic in nature and not directly related to segments current
results, are not allocated but identified as “Other”. Additionally, the Company does not allocate interest and other income,
interest expense, or taxes to operating segments. These costs are not allocated to the segments, as management excludes such
costs when assessing the performance of the segments. Although the CODM uses operating income (loss) to evaluate the
segments, operating costs included in one segment may benefit other segments. Except as discussed above, the accounting
policies for segment reporting are the same as for the Company as a whole.
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•
•
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Electronics Segment: Consists of one of the broadest product offerings in the industry, including fuses and fuse
accessories, positive temperature coefficient (“PTC”) resettable fuses, electromechanical switches and interconnect
solutions, polymer electrostatic discharge (“ESD”) suppressors, varistors, reed switch based magnetic sensing, gas
discharge tubes; semiconductor products such as discrete transient voltage suppressor (“TVS”) diodes, TVS diode
arrays, protection and switching thyristors, silicon and silicon carbide metal-oxide-semiconductor field effect
transistors (“MOSFETs”) and diodes; and insulated gate bipolar transistors (“IGBT”) technologies. The segment
covers a broad range of end markets, including industrial motor drives and power conversion, automotive electronics,
electric vehicle and related charging infrastructure, aerospace, power supplies, data centers and telecommunications,
medical devices, alternative energy and energy storage, building and home automation, appliances, and mobile
electronics.
Transportation Segment: Formerly known as Automotive segment. The term “Transportation” represents a more
comprehensive description of the Company’s broad range of products, and the applications and end markets it serves.
Consists of a wide range of circuit protection, power control and sensing technologies for global original equipment
manufacturers (“OEMs”), Tier-one suppliers and parts and aftermarket distributors in passenger vehicle, heavy-duty
truck, off-road vehicle, material handling, agricultural, construction and other commercial vehicle end markets.
Passenger vehicle products are used in internal combustion engine, hybrid and electric vehicles including blade fuses,
battery cable protectors, resettable fuses, high-current fuses, high-voltage fuses, and sensor products designed to
monitor the occupant’s safety and environment as well as the vehicle’s powertrain. Commercial vehicle products
include fuses, switches, circuit breakers, relays, and power distribution modules and units used in applications serving
a number of end markets, including heavy-duty truck, construction, agriculture, material handling and marine.
Industrial Segment: Consists of industrial circuit protection (industrial fuses), industrial controls (protection relays,
contactors, and transformers) and temperature sensors for use in various applications such as renewable energy and
energy storage systems, electric vehicle infrastructure, HVAC systems, industrial safety, non-residential construction,
MRO, mining and industrial automation.
The Company has provided this segment information for all comparable prior periods. Segment information is summarized as
follows:
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(in thousands)
Net sales
Electronics
Transportation
Industrial
Total net sales
Depreciation and amortization
Electronics
Transportation
Industrial
Total depreciation and amortization
Operating income (loss)
Electronics
Transportation
Industrial
Other(a)
Total operating income
Interest expense
Foreign exchange loss (gain)
Other expense (income), net
Income before income taxes
2022
2021
2020
1,492,819 $
716,140
304,938
2,513,897 $
1,300,744 $
528,058
251,126
2,079,928 $
937,762
395,764
112,169
1,445,695
68,195 $
43,756
8,755
120,706 $
61,512 $
29,015
8,108
98,635 $
62,702
28,995
4,481
96,178
431,616 $
63,539
48,853
(43,182)
500,826
26,216
24,359
7,207
443,044 $
309,633 $
65,979
22,621
(12,591)
385,642
18,527
17,158
8,932
341,025 $
152,695
41,655
11,996
(43,974)
162,372
21,077
(14,875)
(5,083)
161,253
$
$
$
$
$
$
(a) Included in “Other” Operating income (loss) for 2022 was $17.6 million of legal and professional fees and other integration
expenses related to completed and contemplated acquisitions, $15.6 million of purchase accounting inventory step-up charges,
and $10.0 million of restructuring, impairment and other charges, primarily related to employee termination costs and a
$2.9 million non-cash impairment charge for certain acquired technology and patent intangible assets due to a change in use and
projected cash flows within the Electronics segment in the fourth quarter of 2022. See Note 8, Restructuring, Impairment and
Other Charges, for further discussion.
Included in “Other” Operating income (loss) for 2021 was $8.4 million of purchase accounting inventory step-up charges, $7.0
million of legal and professional fees and other integration expenses related to Carling, Hartland and other contemplated
acquisitions, and $2.2 million of restructuring, impairment and other charges, primarily related to employee termination costs.
See Note 8, Restructuring, Impairment and Other Charges, for further discussion. In addition, there was a gain of $5.0 million
recorded for the sale of buildings within the Electronics segment.
Included in “Other” Operating income (loss) for 2020 is $2.3 million of acquisition-related and integration charges related to
the IXYS acquisition and other contemplated acquisitions. In addition, there were $41.7 million of restructuring, impairment
and other charges, primarily related to the goodwill impairment charge of $33.8 million recorded in the second quarter
associated with the automotive sensors reporting unit within the Transportation segment, employee termination costs of
$5.5 million, $2.2 million of impairment charges recorded in the first quarter associated with the announced consolidation of a
manufacturing facility within the Industrial segment and other restructuring charges of $0.2 million.
The Company’s net sales, long-lived assets and additions to long-lived assets by country for the fiscal years ended 2022, 2021,
and 2020 are as follows:
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(in thousands)
Net sales
U.S.
China
Other countries(a)
Total net sales
Long-lived assets
U.S.
China
Mexico
Germany
Philippines
Other countries
Total long-lived assets
Additions to long-lived assets
U.S.
China
Mexico
Germany
Philippines
Other countries
Total additions to long-lived assets
2022
2021
2020
912,498 $
638,978
962,421
2,513,897 $
639,381 $
620,211
820,336
2,079,928 $
392,544
438,000
615,151
1,445,695
76,325 $
129,094
107,119
39,635
77,240
51,697
481,110 $
14,603 $
35,297
26,514
5,255
14,847
7,678
104,194 $
57,923 $
122,867
107,283
39,055
74,918
35,843
437,889 $
7,690 $
26,396
28,707
8,519
19,342
5,654
96,308 $
46,132
85,876
70,125
37,976
66,994
37,075
344,178
4,170
10,074
9,977
5,600
19,612
1,775
51,208
$
$
$
$
$
$
(a) Each country included in other countries are less than 10% of net sales.
For the year ended December 31, 2022, approximately 64% of the Company’s net sales were to customers outside the U.S.
(exports and foreign operations), including approximately 25% to China. For the year ended January 1, 2022, approximately
69% of the Company's net sales were to customers outside the U.S. (exports and foreign operations), including approximately
30% to China. For the year ended December 26, 2020, approximately 73% of the Company's net sales were to customers
outside the U.S. (exports and foreign operations), including approximately 30% to China. Sales to Arrow Electronics, Inc.,
which were included in the Electronics, Transportation, and Industrial segments, were 11.5%, 10.7%, and 10.4% of
consolidated net sales in 2022, 2021, and 2020 respectively. No other single customer accounted for more than 10% of net sales
during the last three years.
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17. Related Party Transactions
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
As a result of the Company’s acquisition of IXYS, the Company has equity ownerships in various investments that are
accounted for under the equity method. The following is a description of the investments and related party transactions.
Powersem GmbH: The Company owns 45% of the outstanding equity of Powersem GmbH (“Powersem”), a module
manufacturer based in Germany.
EB-Tech Co., Ltd.: The Company owns approximately 19% of the outstanding equity of EB-Tech Co., Ltd. (“EB
Tech”), a company with expertise in radiation technology based in South Korea.
Automated Technology (Phil), Inc.: The Company owns approximately 24% of the outstanding common shares of
Automated Technology (Phil), Inc. (“ATEC”), a supplier located in the Philippines that provides assembly and test
services. One member of the Company's Board of Directors serves on the Board of Directors of ATEC.
Fiscal Year Ended
December 31, 2022
January 1, 2022
Powersem
EB Tech
ATEC
Powersem EB Tech
ATEC
$
— $
— $ — $
0.2 $
— $
0.3
—
0.4
—
11.5
—
3.0
—
0.4
—
$
— $
— $
1.8 $
— $
— $
—
12.6
—
1.8
Purchase of material/services from related party
(in millions)
Sales to related party
Accounts receivable balance
Accounts payable balance
18. Subsequent Events
On February 3, 2023, the Company acquired Western Automation Research and Development Limited (“Western Automation”)
for approximately $162 million in cash. Headquartered in Galway, Ireland, Western Automation is a designer and manufacturer
of electrical shock protection devices used across a broad range of high-growth end markets, including e-Mobility off-board
charging infrastructure, industrial safety and renewables. Western Automation has annualized sales of approximately
$25 million and will be reported within the company’s Industrial segment. The company does not expect the acquisition to have
a material impact to its 2023 financial results.The Company financed the transaction with cash on hand.
ITEM 9. CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL
DISCLOSURE.
None.
ITEM 9A. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES.
Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
The Company maintains disclosure controls and procedures that are designed to ensure that information required to be
disclosed in its reports filed under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, is recorded, processed, summarized and
reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms and that such information is accumulated and
communicated to management, including the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate,
to allow for timely decisions regarding required disclosure. In designing and evaluating the disclosure controls and procedures,
the Company recognizes that any controls and procedures, no matter how well designed and operated, can provide only
reasonable assurance of achieving the desired control objectives, and the Company is required to apply its judgment in
evaluating the cost-benefit relationship of possible controls and procedures.
As required by SEC Rule 15d-15(b), the Company carried out an evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation of
its management, including the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of the design and
operation of its disclosure controls and procedures pursuant to SEC Rule 13a-15 as of the end of the period covered by this
report. Based on the foregoing, the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that the
Company’s disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of December 31, 2022.
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Management’s Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting
Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 requires management to include in this Annual Report on Form 10-K a report
on management’s assessment of the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting, as well as an
attestation report from the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm on the effectiveness of the Company’s
internal control over financial reporting. Management is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control
over financial reporting as such term is defined in Exchange Act Rule 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f). The Company’s internal control
system was designed to provide reasonable assurance to its management and the Board of Directors regarding the preparation
and fair presentation of published financial statements.
All internal control systems, no matter how well designed, have inherent limitations. Therefore, even those systems determined
effective can provide only reasonable assurance with respect to financial statement preparation and presentation. A material
weakness is a deficiency, or a combination of deficiencies, in the internal control over financial reporting such that there is a
reasonable possibility that a material misstatement of the annual or interim financial statement will not be prevented or detected
on a timely basis.
The Company’s management, including its Principal Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer, assessed the
effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2022, based upon the updated
framework in Internal Control — Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway
Commission (“COSO”) in 1992 and updated in May 2013. Based on this assessment, the Company’s management concluded
that, as of December 31, 2022, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting was effective.
On July 19, 2022, the Company completed the acquisition of C&K Switches, as discussed in Note 2 – Acquisitions.
Management has excluded C&K’s internal controls over financial reporting from its assessment of the effectiveness of internal
controls over financial reporting as of December 31, 2022. C&K’s net sales and total assets (excluding goodwill and intangible
assets, which were integrated into the Company’s control environment) represent approximately 3% and 3%, respectively, of
the consolidated financial statement amounts as of, and for the fiscal year ended, December 31, 2022.
Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting
There has been no change in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and
15d-15(f) under the Exchange Act) that occurred during the 12 months or fiscal year ended December 31, 2022, that has
materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.
ITEM 9B. OTHER INFORMATION.
None.
ITEM 9C. DISCLOSURE REGARDING FOREIGN JURISDICTIONS THAT PREVENT INSPECTIONS .
None.
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PART III
ITEM 10. DIRECTORS, EXECUTIVE OFFICERS, AND CORPORATE GOVERNANCE.
Except as set forth below, the information required by this item will be contained in the Company’s Proxy Statement related to
our 2022 Annual Meeting of Stockholders (the "proxy statement") and is incorporated herein by reference.
Information concerning directors and nominees for director is set forth in the section titled “Proposal No. 1 - Election of
Directors” in the Company’s proxy statement and is incorporated herein by reference.
Information concerning the Company’s Audit Committee and Audit Committee financial expert is set forth in the sections titled
"Board Committees" and “Director Independence; Financial Experts” in the Company's proxy statement and is incorporated
herein by reference.
Information concerning the procedures by which security holders may recommend nominees to the Company’s Board of
Directors is set forth in the section titled “Director Nominations” in the Company’s proxy statement and is incorporated herein
by reference.
Information concerning compliance with Section 16 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 is set forth in the section titled
“Delinquent Section 16(a) Reports” in the Company’s proxy statement and is incorporated herein by reference.
Information regarding the Executive Officers of the Company can be found in Part I of this Annual Report on Form 10-K under
the caption "Information about our Executive Officers."
Code of Ethics
The company has adopted a Code of Conduct (Code of Ethics) that applies to all of the Company’s employees including the
Company’s Principal Executive Officer, Principal Financial Officer, Principal Accounting Officer and persons performing
similar functions. It has posted the text of the Code of Conduct on its website at https://investor.littelfuse.com/corporate-
governance/governance-overview and intends to disclose on such website any amendments to, or waivers from the Code of
Conduct. The company’s website is not incorporated by reference into this Annual Report.
ITEM 11. EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION.
Information concerning compensation of the Company’s executive officers and directors for the fiscal year ended December 31,
2022, is set forth in the sections titled “Compensation Discussion and Analysis,” “Compensation Tables,” "Compensation
Committee Report," "CEO Pay Ratio," "Pay versus Performance," "Potential Payments Upon Termination or Change in
Control" and “Director Compensation” in the Company’s proxy statement and is incorporated herein by reference, except the
section titled “Compensation Committee Report” is hereby “furnished” and not “filed” with this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
Information concerning compensation committee interlocks is set forth in the section titled “Compensation Committee
Interlocks and Insider Participation” in the Company’s proxy statement and is incorporated herein by reference.
COMPENSATION PLAN INFORMATION
We have two equity compensation plans that have been approved by our stockholders: the Littelfuse, Inc. Long-Term Incentive
Plan that was approved by our stockholders at the April 2017 annual stockholder meeting and the Deferred Compensation Plan
for Non-Employee Directors that was approved by our stockholders at the May 2005 annual stockholder meeting.
Pursuant to our acquisition of IXYS on January 17, 2018, we assumed four equity compensation plans that have not been
approved by our stockholders and pursuant to which we may continue to grant equity awards: IXYS Corporation 2009 Equity
Incentive Plan, IXYS Corporation 2011 Equity Incentive Plan, IXYS Corporation 2013 Equity Incentive Plan, IXYS
Corporation 2016 Equity Incentive Plan (together, the "IXYS Plans"). We also assumed two expired equity compensation plans
that have not been approved by our stockholders and pursuant to which we have outstanding equity awards: the Zilog, Inc. 2002
Omnibus Stock Incentive Plan and Zilog, Inc. 2004 Omnibus Stock Incentive Plan (together, the "Zilog Plans"). The IXYS
Corporation 2009 Equity Incentive Plan expired in June 2019 and equity awards remain outstanding under it.
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Information about our equity compensation plans that were either approved or not approved by our stockholders as of
December 31, 2022, is as follows:
Number of securities
to
be issued upon
exercise of
outstanding options,
warrants and rights
Weighted-average
exercise price of
outstanding options,
warrants, and rights
(1)
Number of securities
remaining available for
future issuance under
equity compensation plans
(excluding securities
reflected in the first
column)
698,848
(2)
95,691
(3)
794,539
$145.33
$76.92
$137.09
462,409 (4)
171,606 (5)
634,015
Plan Category
Equity compensation plans approved by
security holders
Equity compensation plans not approved
by security holders
Total
(1) The weighted average exercise price does not take into account the shares issuable upon the vesting of outstanding
restricted stock units, which have no exercise price.
(2) Includes 151,458 shares reserved for issuance upon vesting of outstanding restricted stock units and 547,390 outstanding
stock options granted under the Littelfuse, Inc. Long-Term Incentive Plan.
(3) Includes 27,066 shares reserved for issuance upon vesting of outstanding restricted stock units under the IXYS Plans and
68,625 outstanding stock options granted under the IXYS Plans and Zilog Plan. Below is a brief description of the
material features of the compensation plans acquired pursuant to the acquisition of IXYS.
(4) Includes 417,762 shares that remain available for future issuance under the Littelfuse, Inc. Long-Term Incentive Plan and
44,647 shares that remain available for future issuance under the Deferred Compensation Plan for Non-Employee
Directors.
(5) Includes 22,965 shares that remain available for future issuance under the IXYS Corporation 2013 Equity Incentive Plan,
and 148,641 shares that remain available for future issuance under the IXYS Corporation 2016 Equity Incentive Plan.
IXYS Plans
In connection with the acquisition of IXYS, we assumed the IXYS Corporation 2009 Equity Incentive Plan, IXYS Corporation
2011 Equity Incentive Plan, IXYS Corporation 2013 Equity Incentive Plan, IXYS Corporation 2016 Equity Incentive Plan and
outstanding unvested stock options originally granted by IXYS Corporation under the IXYS Plans that were held by continuing
employees. At the time of the acquisition of IXYS Corporation, these awards were converted to Littelfuse stock options, with
adjustments made to the exercise price of the stock options and the number of shares subject to stock options as agreed upon in
the Acquisition Agreement. These unvested options vest in accordance with their original terms, generally vesting in equal
annual installments over a four-year period from the original grant date. The options, once granted, generally expire ten years
from the date of grant. Under the IXYS Plans, we may grant to former employees of IXYS Corporation or its subsidiaries
restricted stock awards, RSUs, stock options and stock appreciation rights with an exercise price that is no less than the fair
market value on the date of grant. Equity awards granted under the IXYS Plans following the acquisition have been on similar
terms and consistent with grants made pursuant to the Littelfuse, Inc Long-Term Incentive Plan. The IXYS Corporation 2009
and 2011 Equity Incentive Plans expired in June 2019 and June 2021 respectively, with no additional grants made after the
expiration date. As of December 31, 2022, 171,606 shares remained available for issuance under the IXYS Plans.
Zilog Plans
In connection with the acquisition of IXYS Corporation, we assumed the Zilog, Inc. 2004 Omnibus Stock Incentive Plan and
outstanding stock options originally granted by IXYS Corporation under the Zilog Plan that were held by continuing employees
of Zilog. At the time of the acquisition of IXYS Corporation, these awards were converted to Littelfuse stock options, with
adjustments made to the exercise price of the stock options and the number of shares subject to stock options as agreed upon in
the Acquisition Agreement. These options vested in accordance with their original terms, generally in equal annual installments
over a four-year period from the original grant date. The options generally expire ten years from the date of grant. The Zilog
2004 Omnibus Stock Incentive Plan expired in February 2014 and no additional grants have been made thereunder. Therefore,
as of December 31, 2022, no shares remain available for issuance of new awards under the Zilog Plan and 12,086 stock options
remain outstanding.
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ITEM 12. SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT AND
RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS.
Information concerning the security ownership of certain beneficial owners, the Company’s directors and executive officers as
of March 16, 2022, is set forth in the section titled “Ownership of Littelfuse, Inc. Common Stock” in the Company’s proxy
statement and is incorporated herein by reference.
ITEM 13. CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS AND DIRECTOR INDEPENDENCE.
Information concerning the independence of the Company’s directors, certain relationships and related transactions during 2022
and the Company’s policies with respect to such transactions is set forth in the sections titled "Director Independence; Financial
Experts", “Related Person Transactions Policy”, “Related Party Transactions” in the Company’s proxy statement and is
incorporated herein by reference.
ITEM 14. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTING FEES AND SERVICES.
Information concerning principal accountant fees and services is set forth in the section titled “Audit Related Matters” in the
Company’s proxy statement and is incorporated herein by reference.
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PART IV
ITEM 15. EXHIBITS, FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES.
(a)
Financial Statements and Schedules
1. The following Financial Statements are filed as a part of this report:
i.
ii.
iii.
vi.
v.
vi.
Reports of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firms
Consolidated Balance Sheets as of December 31, 2022 and January 1, 2022
Consolidated Statements of Net Income for the fiscal years ended December 31, 2022,
January 1, 2022 and December 26, 2020
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income for the fiscal years ended December 31,
2022, January 1, 2022 and December 26, 2020
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the fiscal years ended December 31, 2022,
January 1, 2022 and December 26, 2020
Consolidated Statements of Equity for the fiscal years ended December 31, 2022, January 1,
2022 and December 26, 2020
vii. Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
2. The following Financial Statement Schedule is submitted herewith for the periods indicated therein.
i.
Schedule II - Valuation and Qualifying Accounts and Reserves
Page
44 - 46
47
48
49
50
51
52 - 90
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All other schedules for which provision is made in the applicable accounting regulations of the Securities and
Exchange Commission are not required under the related instructions or are inapplicable and, therefore, have been
omitted.
3. Exhibits. See Exhibit Index
Item 16. FORM 10-K SUMMARY
None.
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SCHEDULE II
VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS AND RESERVES
Description
(in thousands)
Fiscal year ended December 31, 2022
Allowance for credit losses on accounts
receivable
Reserves for sales discounts and allowances
Fiscal year ended January 1, 2022
Allowance for credit losses on accounts
receivable
Reserves for sales discounts and allowances
Fiscal year ended December 26, 2020
Allowance for credit losses on accounts
receivable
Reserves for sales discounts and allowances
Balance at
Beginning
of Year
Charged to
Costs and
Expenses
(a)
Deductions
(b)
Other (c)
Balance at
End
of Year
$
$
1,910 $
(222) $
57,322 $ 184,201 $ (158,499) $
166 $
(279) $
(1,037) $
1,575
81,987
$
$
1,400 $
(362) $
43,837 $ 152,153 $ (137,920) $
82 $
790 $
(748) $
1,910
57,322
$
$
(329) $
1,170 $
1,310 $
40,733 $ 113,709 $ (112,401) $
(751) $
1,796 $
1,400
43,837
(a)
Includes provision for credit losses, sales returns and sales discounts granted to customers.
(b) Represents uncollectible accounts written off, net of recoveries and credits issued to customers.
(c) Represents business acquisitions and foreign currency translation adjustments.
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Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this
report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
SIGNATURES
Littelfuse, Inc.
By: /s/ David W. Heinzmann
David W. Heinzmann,
President and Chief Executive Officer
Date: February 16, 2023
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 on February 16, 2023 and in the capacities indicated.
/s/ Gordon Hunter
Gordon Hunter
Chairman of the Board of Directors
/s/ David W. Heinzmann
David W. Heinzmann
Director, President and Chief Executive Officer
(Principal Executive Officer)
/s/ Kristina A. Cerniglia
Kristina A. Cerniglia
/s/ Tzau-Jin Chung
Tzau-Jin Chung
/s/ Cary T. Fu
Cary T. Fu
/s/ Anthony Grillo
Anthony Grillo
/s/ William P. Noglows
William P. Noglows
/s/ Maria C. Green
Maria C. Green
Nathan Zommer
/s/ Meenal A. Sethna
Meenal A. Sethna
/s/ Jeffrey G. Gorski
Jeffrey G. Gorski
Director
Director
Director
Director
Director
Director
Director
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
(Principal Financial Officer)
Corporate Controller and Chief Accounting Officer
(Principal Accounting Officer)
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The following documents listed below that have been previously filed with the SEC (1934 Act File No. 0-20388) are
incorporated herein by reference:
EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit No.
2.1
2.2
2.3
2.4
2.5
3.1
3.2
3.3
4.1
10.1
10.2
10.3
10.4
10.5
10.6
10.7
10.8
10.9
10.10
10.11
Description
Stock Purchase Agreement, dated October 19, 2021, by and
between Littelfuse, Inc., the Shareholders of Carling
Technologies, Inc., and Christopher T. Sorenson, as Sellers’
Representative
First Amendment to Stock Purchase Agreement, dated
November 29, 2021, by and between Littelfuse, Inc., the
Shareholders of Carling Technologies, Inc., and Christopher T.
Sorenson
Sale and Purchase Agreement, dated April 7, 2022, by and
between Cayman NIH VI BEIT Holdings, L.P. and Littelfuse,
Inc.
Warranty Deed, dated April 7, 2022, by and between the
warrantors party thereto and Littelfuse, Inc.
Deed of Amendment No. 1 Sale and Purchase Agreement, dated
July 18, 2022, by and between Cayman NIH VI BEIT Holdings,
L.P. and Littelfuse, Inc.
Certificate of Incorporation dated November 25, 1991, as
amended April 25, 1997.
Certificate of Designations of Series A Preferred Stock.
Bylaws, as amended and restated January 27, 2023.
Description of Securities of Littelfuse, Inc.
Form of Stock Option Award Agreement under the Littelfuse,
Inc. Outside Directors' Equity Plan.++
Form of Restricted Stock Unit Award Agreement under the
Littelfuse, Inc. Outside Directors' Equity Plan.++
Form of Stock Option Award Agreement under the Littelfuse,
Inc. Equity Incentive Compensation Plan .++
Form of Restricted Stock Unit Award Agreement (Outside
Director) under the Littelfuse, Inc. Long-Term Incentive Plan.+
+
Form of Stock Option Award Agreement under the Littelfuse,
Inc. Long-Term Incentive Plan.++
Littelfuse, Inc. Annual Incentive Plan, effective January 1,
2014. ++
Form of Stock Option Award Agreement (Executive) under the
Littelfuse, Inc. Long-Term Incentive Plan. ++
Form of Stock Option Award Agreement (Outside Director –
2016 Grant) under the Littelfuse, Inc. Long-Term Incentive
Plan. ++
Form of Restricted Stock Unit Award Agreement (Tier II
Management) under the Littelfuse, Inc. Long-Term Incentive
Plan. ++
Form of Restricted Stock Unit Award Agreement (Outside
Director – 2016 Grant) under the Littelfuse, Inc. Long-Term
Incentive Plan. ++
Letter Agreement entered into between Littelfuse, Inc. and
David W. Heinzmann. Effective January 1, 2017. ++
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Incorporated by Reference Herein
Form Exhibit Filing Date
File No.
8-K
2.1
10/20/2021
0-20388
8-K
2.1
4/8/2022
0-20388
8-K
10-Q
10-K
8-K
8-K
10-K
8-K
8-K
8-K
S-8
2.2
2.1
3.1
4.2
3.1
4.1
4/8/2022
0-20388
8/3/2022
0-20388
2/27/2017
0-20388
12/1/1995
2/3/2023
2/21/2020
0-20388
0-20388
0-20388
0-20388
99.3
5/1/2008
99.4
5/1/2008
0-20388
10.2
4/28/2009
0-20388
4.4
5/19/2010
0-20388
S-8
4.6
5/19/2010
0-20388
DEF14A
A
3/17/2014
0-20388
10-Q
10.3
5/6/2016
0-20388
10-Q
10.4
5/6/2016
0-20388
10-Q
10.6
5/6/2016
0-20388
10-Q
10.7
5/6/2016
0-20388
8-K
10.2
11/16/2016
0-20388
Exhibit No.
10.12
10.13
10.14
10.15
10.16
10.17
10.18
10.19
10.20
10.21
10.22
10.23
10.24
10.25
10.26
10.27
10.28
10.29
10.30
10.31
10.32
10.33
10.34
10.35
10.36
10.37
10.38
Description
Littelfuse, Inc. 3.03% Senior Note, Series A, due February 15,
2022, and 3.74% Senior Note, Series B, due February 15, 2027
Note Purchase Agreement.
Littelfuse, Netherland C.V. 1.14% Senior Note, Series A, due
December 8, 2023, and 1.83% Senior Note, Series B, due
December 8, 2028 Note Purchase Agreement.
Subsidiary Guaranty Agreement, dated December 8, 2016.
Subsidiary Guaranty Agreement, dated as of February 15, 2017.
Restated Littelfuse, Inc. Supplemental Retirement and Savings
Plan, effective January 1, 2017. ++
Amended and Restated Littelfuse, Inc. Long-Term Incentive
Plan. ++
Form of 2017 Stock Option Award Agreement. ++
Employment offer letter between Littelfuse, Inc. and Jeffrey
Gorski, dated June 28, 2017. ++
Note Purchase Agreement, dated November 15, 2017, among
Littelfuse, Inc. and note purchasers listed on the signature pages
thereto.
Form of 3.78% Senior Note, Series B, due February 15, 2030.
Form of 3.48% Senior Note, Series A, due February 15, 2025,
Subsidiary Guaranty Agreement, dated as of January 16, 2018,
made by LFUS LLC, Littelfuse Commercial Vehicle, LLC, Iron
Merger Co., Inc., IXYS Merger Co., LLC and SymCom, Inc. in
favor of the note purchasers and the other holders.
Littelfuse, Inc. Executive Severance Policy. ++
Form of Indemnity Agreement between Nathan Zommer and
IXYS Corporation. ++
IXYS Corporation 2009 Equity Incentive Plan++
IXYS Corporation 2011 Equity Incentive Plan++
IXYS Corporation 2013 Equity Incentive Plan++
IXYS Corporation 2016 Equity Incentive Plan++
Zilog, Inc. 2004 Omnibus Stock Incentive Plan++
Notice of Stock Option Grant and Agreement for the IXYS
Corporation 2009 Equity Incentive Plan++
Form of Nonqualified Stock Option Agreement for Stock
Options pursuant to the Zilog, Inc. 2004 Omnibus Stock
Incentive Plan++
Notice of Stock Option Grant and Agreement for IXYS
Corporation 2011 Equity Incentive Plan++
Notice of Stock Option Grant and Agreement for IXYS
Corporation 2013 Equity Incentive Plan++
Notice of Stock Option Grant and Agreement for IXYS
Corporation 2016 Equity Incentive Plan++
Cross Border Assumption Agreement, dated as of October 3,
2018, made by each of New Dutch B.V. and IXYS Dutch B.V.
in favor of the note purchasers and the other holders.
Amended and Restated Employment Agreement entered into
between Littelfuse Europe GmbH and Alexander Conrad,
effective April 1, 2019. ++
Form of Restricted Stock Unit Award Agreement (Tier I) under
the Littelfuse, Inc. Long-Term Incentive Plan. ++
99
Incorporated by Reference Herein
Form Exhibit Filing Date
File No.
8-K
10.1
12/9/2016
0-20388
8-K
10.2
12/9/2016
0-20388
8-K
8-K
10.4
10.2
12/9/2016
2/15/2017
10-K
10.50
2/27/2017
0-20388
0-20388
0-20388
8-K
8-K
8-K
8-K
8-K
8-K
8-K
10.1
5/1/2017
0-20388
10.3
10.1
5/1/2017
8/14/2017
0-20388
0-20388
10.1
11/15/2017
0-20388
4.2
4.1
11/15/2017
0-20388
11/15/2017
0-20388
10.2
1/18/2018
0-20388
8-K
10-K
10.4
10.3
1/18/2018
0-20388
6/12/2008
000-26124
S-8
S-8
S-8
S-8
S-8
4.4
4.5
4.6
4.7
4.9
1/19/2018 333-221147
1/19/2018 333-221147
1/19/2018 333-221147
1/19/2018 333-221147
1/19/2018 333-221147
10-Q
10.4
8/10/2009
000-26124
10-K
10.28
6/11/2010
000-26124
10-Q
10.2
8/5/2011
000-26124
10-Q
10.6
8/9/2013
000-26124
10-Q
10.1
11/3/2016
000-26124
10-K
10.106
02/22/2019
0-20388
10-K
10.77
02/21/2020
0-20388
8-K
10.1
4/24/2020
0-20388
Incorporated by Reference Herein
Form Exhibit Filing Date
File No.
8-K
8-K
10.2
4/24/2020
0-20388
10.3
4/24/2020
0-20388
8-K
10.4
4/24/2020
0-20388
10-Q
10.6
4/29/2020
0-20388
10-Q
10.7
4/29/2020
0-20388
10-Q
10.8
7/29/2020
0-20388
10-Q
10.9
7/29/2020
0-20388
10-Q
10.10
7/29/2020
0-20388
10-Q
10.11
7/29/2020
0-20388
10-Q
10.1
10/28/2020
0-20388
10-K
10.68
2/18/2021
0-20388
10-K
10.69
2/18/2021
0-20388
10-K
10.70
2/18/2021
0-20388
10-K
10.71
2/18/2021
0-20388
10-K
10.72
2/18/2021
0-20388
10-Q
10.10
7/28/2021
0-20388
8-K
4.10
5/18/2022
0-20388
8-K
10.1
5/18/2022
0-20388
8-K
10.2
5/18/2022
0-20388
Exhibit No.
10.39
10.40
10.41
10.42
10.43
10.44
10.45
10.46
10.47
10.48
10.49
10.50
10.51
10.52
10.53
10.54
10.55
10.56
10.57
Description
Form of Option Award Agreement (Tier I) under the Littelfuse,
Inc. Long-Term Incentive Plan. ++
Form of Restricted Stock Unit Award Agreement (Non-
Employee Director) under the Littelfuse, Inc. Long-Term
Incentive Plan. ++
Form of Option Award Agreement (Non-Employee Director)
under the Littelfuse, Inc. Long-Term Incentive Plan. ++
Form of Restricted Stock Unit Award Agreement (Tier II) under
the Littelfuse, Inc. Long-Term Incentive Plan. ++
Form of Restricted Stock Unit Award Agreement (IXYS Tier
II) under the IXYS Corporation Equity Incentive Plan. ++
Form of Retention Stock Option Award Agreement under the
Littelfuse, Inc. Long-Term Incentive Plan. ++
Form of Retention Stock Option Award Agreement under the
IXYS Corporation Equity Incentive Plan. ++
Form of Retention Restricted Stock Unit Award Agreement
under the Littelfuse, Inc. Long-Term Incentive Plan. ++
Form of Retention Restricted Stock Unit Award Agreement
under the IXYS Corporation Equity Incentive Plan. ++
Amended and Restated Littelfuse Deferred Compensation Plan
for Non-Employee Directors. ++
First Amendment to the Littelfuse, Inc. Supplemental
Retirement and Savings Plan, effective January 1, 2019.++
Second Amendment to the Littelfuse, Inc. Supplemental
Retirement and Savings Plan, effective January 1, 2020.++
Third Amendment to the Littelfuse, Inc. Supplemental
Retirement and Savings Plan, effective January 1, 2020.++
Form Tier I Change of Control Agreement, effective January 1,
2021.++
Form Tier II Change of Control Agreement, effective January 1,
2021.++
Employment offer letter between Littelfuse, Inc. and Maggie
Chu, dated April 28, 2021 ++
Form of 4.33% Senior Note due June 30, 2032 (included in
Exhibit 10.1 of the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K
filed on May 19, 2022, Commission File No. 20388).
Note Purchase Agreement, dated May 18, 2022, among
Littelfuse, Inc. and note purchasers listed on the signature pages
thereto (filed as Exhibit 10.1 of the Company’s Current Report
on Form 8-K filed on May 19, 2022, Commission File No.
20388).
Subsidiary Guaranty Agreement, dated July 18, 2022, among
Carling Technologies, Inc., Hartland Controls Holding Corp.,
Hartland Controls, L.L.C., IXYS Buckeye, LLC, IXYS
Integrated Circuits Division, LLC, IXYS Long Beach, Inc.,
IXYS USA, LLC, IXYS, LLC, LFUS LLC, Littelfuse
Commercial Vehicle, LLC, Littelfuse Holding, LLC, Littelfuse
International Holding, LLC, Littelfuse Mexico Holding LLC,
Monolith Semiconductor Inc., Pele Technology, Inc., Reaction
Tech RE, LLC, Reaction Technology Epi, LLC, Reaction
Technology Incorporated, SymCom, Inc. and Zilog, Inc. (filed
as Exhibit 10.2 of the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K
filed on July 19, 2022, Commission File No. 20388).
100
Incorporated by Reference Herein
Form Exhibit Filing Date
File No.
8-K
10.3
5/18/2022
0-20388
8-K
10.4
5/18/2022
0-20388
8-K
10.5
5/18/2022
0-20388
8-K
10.1
6/30/2022
0-20388
Exhibit No.
10.58
10.59
10.60
10.61
Description
First Amendment to 2016 Note Purchase Agreement, dated May
18, 2022, among Littelfuse, Inc., certain subsidiary guarantors,
and the institutions party thereto (filed as Exhibit 10.3 of the
Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on May 19, 2022,
Commission File No. 20388).
First Amendment to 2016 Cross Border Note Purchase
Agreement, dated May 18, 2022, among Littelfuse Netherland
C.V., Littelfuse, Inc., certain subsidiary guarantors, and the
institutions party thereto (filed as Exhibit 10.4 of the
Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on May 19, 2022,
Commission File No. 20388).
First Amendment to 2017 Note Purchase Agreement, dated May
18, 2022, among Littelfuse, Inc., certain subsidiary guarantors,
and the institutions party thereto (filed as Exhibit 10.5 of the
Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on May 19, 2022,
Commission File No. 20388).
Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated as of June 30,
2022, by and among Littelfuse, Inc., certain subsidiaries of the
company, as designated borrowers, certain subsidiaries of the
company, as guarantors, the lenders party thereto and Bank of
America, N.A., as agent, JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as
syndication agent, PNC Bank, National Association and BMO
Harris Bank, N.A., as co-senior documentation agents, Wells
Fargo Bank, National Association, as documentation agent,
BofA Securities, Inc. as sole bookrunner and joint lead arranger,
and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as joint lead arranger (filed as
Exhibit 10.1 of the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K
filed on June 30, 2022, Commission File No. 20388).
10.62*
Summary of Non-Employee Director Compensation.++
21.1*
23.1*
31.1*
31.2*
32.1+++
Subsidiaries.
Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm.
Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to Section 302
of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to Section 302
of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
Certification of the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial
Officer Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of
2002.
101.INS*
101.SCH*
XBRL Instance Document.
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document.
101.CAL*
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document.
101.LAB*
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document.
101.PRE*
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document.
101.DEF*
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document.
104
The cover page on this Annual Report on Form 10-K for the
fiscal year ended December 31, 2022, formatted in Inline XBRL
and contained in Exhibit 101.
* Filed with this Report.
+ Exhibits and schedules omitted pursuant to Item 601(b)(2) of Regulation S-K. Littelfuse agrees to furnish a supplemental
copy of an omitted exhibit or schedule to the SEC upon request.
++ Management contract or compensatory plan or arrangement.
+++ Furnished with this Report.
101
EXECUTIVE OFFICERS
DAVID W. HEINZMANN
President and
Chief Executive Officer
MEENAL A. SETHNA
Executive Vice President and
Chief Financial Officer
RYAN K. STAFFORD
Executive Vice President,
Mergers and Acquisitions,
Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary
MAGGIE CHU
Senior Vice President and
Chief Human Resources Officer
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
KRISTINA A. CERNIGLIA
Senior Vice President and
Chief Financial Officer
Briggs & Stratton
TZAU-JIN CHUNG
Founding Senior Partner
Core Industrial Partners, LLC
CARY T. FU
Co-Founder and
Retired Chairman
Benchmark Electronics, Inc.
MARIA C. GREEN
Retired Senior Vice President and
General Counsel
Ingersoll-Rand plc
ANTHONY GRILLO
Founder
Ascribe Opportunities Management, LLC
MATTHEW J. COLE
Senior Vice President,
eMobility and Corporate Strategy
ALEXANDER CONRAD
Senior Vice President and
General Manager, Passenger Vehicle
Business
DEEPAK NAYAR
Senior Vice President and
General Manager, Electronics Business
DAVID W. HEINZMANN
President and
Chief Executive Officer
Littelfuse, Inc.
GORDON HUNTER
Chairman of the Board
Retired President and Chief Executive Officer
Littelfuse, Inc.
WILLIAM P. NOGLOWS
Retired Chairman
CMC Materials, Inc.
DR. NATHAN ZOMMER
Founder, former Chairman and
Chief Executive Officer
IXYS Corporation
CORPORATE INFORMATION
ANNUAL MEETING
The Annual Meeting of Littelfuse, Inc. will be held at 9:00 a.m. Central Daylight Time on April 27, 2023.
This year's Annual Meeting will be a virtual meeting held via live webcast on the internet. Stockholders
will be able to attend the Annual Meeting and submit questions during the live webcast by visiting
www.virtualshareholdermeeting.com/LFUS2023 and entering the 16-digit control number included in
the Notice of Internet Availability of Proxy Materials, on the proxy card or in the instructions that
accompanied the proxy materials. Proxy materials and a copy of this report will be mailed or made
available via the Internet in advance of the meeting to all stockholders of record as of February 28,
2023.
COMMON STOCK
Littelfuse, Inc. common stock is traded on the NASDAQ® Global Select Market under the symbol
LFUS.
STOCKHOLDER INFORMATION
In addition to annual reports to stockholders, copies of the Company’s filings with the Securities and
Exchange Commission are available on the Investor Relations section of the Company’s website at:
investor.littelfuse.com.
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