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S N A P - O N   M A K E S
W O R K   E A S I E R   F O R 
S E R I O U S   P R O F E S S I O N A L S

PERFORMING CRITICAL TASKS 
WHERE THE PENALTIES 
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OPERATING SEGMENTS
2022 REVENUES BY SEGMENT

Financial Services 

SNAP-ON FACTS

FOUNDED IN 1920

SERVES PROFESSIONALS  
IN OVER 130 COUNTRIES

Repair Systems & 
Information Group 

30%

6%

Snap-on  
Tools Group 

12,900 ASSOCIATES

38%

S&P 500 COMPANY

2022 NET SALES OF $4.5 BILLION

26%

NYSE: SNA

Commercial & Industrial Group 

Since 1939, paid without interruption or reduction*As adjusted. See “Non-GAAP Financial Measures” on page 10 for a definition of, further explanation about, and reconciliations related to earnings per diluted share, as adjusted.C H A N G I N G   T E C H N O L O G I E S   Each year, vehicles become more and more complex, and 
our undercar equipment business is well positioned to meet the needs of these changing technologies. 

Through customer connection, and with our in-house engineering, training, and manufacturing 

capabilities across the globe, our solutions provide the reliability, repeatability, and efficiency required 

for shops of all kinds. Pictured with Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Nick Pinchuk, in the wheel 

balancer assembly cell at Snap-on’s Conway, Arkansas undercar equipment facility are Repair Systems & 

Information Group associates, Steve Rogers, Mariana Montovaneli, Shannon Stevens, and Brenda Block. 

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1T O   O U R 
S N A P - O N
SHAREHOLDERS

P O S I T I O N E D   F O R   G R O W T H   Snap-on serves a broad array of customers in critical 
industries, including aerospace, natural resources, government and military, technical education, 

transportation, and power generation. Solutions for these customers range from single items to multi-

piece kits housed in the largest of our tool storage offerings. To support growth of this important 

business, we recently opened an expanded product staging and kitting center adjacent to our Kenosha, 

Wisconsin headquarters. Pictured in our new 90,000 square foot facility are Nick Pinchuk, Chairman and 

Chief Executive Officer, and Snap-on associates, Tom Beuoy (Snap-on Tools Group), Pat Bell (Snap-on 

Tools Group), Egoitz Aranberri (Commercial Group), and Emilio Talamantez (Commercial Group).

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Snap-on is rooted in the critical, wielding 
insight and experience, forged by the 
decades, sharpened by the new, and guided 
by the work . . . enabling the ever-evolving 
tasks of the days and the years to come. 

We connect with our customers, working men and women, 
whose jobs are critical, providing them the repeatability and 
reliability to get the job done. We make work easier, offering 
solutions for essential tasks where the penalties for failure 
are high. And, we enable the makers and the fixers who,  
day in and day out, move the world forward . . . a focus of 
special importance, particularly in turbulent times. 

As we moved beyond the pandemic, navigating through new 
uncertainties, the continuing momentum of our operations 
throughout 2022 demonstrated our diverse and ample 
opportunities, confirmed the resilience of our markets, and 
underscored the considerable capabilities of our experienced 
team to overcome the demands of this varied environment. 
With the virus, inflation, and supply chain inefficiencies still 
lingering, we believe we are firmly positioned to engage these 
difficulties and to rise on a continuing upward trajectory 
into the future, enabled by our powerful array of innovative 
products, by our strong brand position, and by our challenge-
tested teams.

Since our founding in 1920, our principal value-creating 
mechanism has been to observe work and translate the 
insights gained into creative solutions that make essential 
tasks easier. Opportunities to leverage this approach, both 
within and beyond vehicle repair, are embodied in our 
runways for growth: enhance the franchise network; expand 
with repair shop owners and managers; extend to critical 
industries, and build in emerging markets. In 2022, we 
continued investing in each of these strategically decisive 
areas, positioning Snap-on for ongoing growth, increasing 
profitability, and rising prosperity for years to come. 

At the same time, we remain committed to our runways 
for improvement, applying our Snap-on Value Creation 
Processes, a suite of principles we use every day in the areas 
of safety, quality, customer connection, innovation and rapid 
continuous improvement (RCI). The contributions of these 
efforts were evident in multiple ways throughout 2022. For 
example, we again received recognition for a number of our 
new products, earning awards from both Motor Magazine 
and Professional Tool & Equipment News, reflecting our 
strong commitment to customer connection and exhibiting 
our ability to translate the associated insights into winning 
innovations. On another note, since it was established in 
2005, Snap-on’s RCI framework, a structured set of tools 
and processes used across the company to eliminate waste 
and improve operations, has contributed significantly in 
advancing our operating margin. This year, RCI continued 
to serve us well, combating inflationary and supply chain 
pressures, and helping to deliver new levels of profitability. 

Our performance in 2022 was once again encouraging as 
it reflects our ongoing and upward operating momentum, 
and confirms the resilience of our markets in the continued 
turbulence. Net sales of $4,492.8 million, the highest in our 
long history, increased $240.8 million, or 5.7%, including  
a $357.2 million, or 8.7%, organic sales1 gain and $8.5 
million of acquisition-related sales, partially offset by $124.9 
million of unfavorable foreign currency translation. With 
respect to our end markets, sales in our automotive repair 
sector were robust, and our industrial sector was strong but 
somewhat attenuated by lower activity with the military. 
From a geographic perspective, growth was mixed, with 
significant gains in North America, but lower year-over-year 

1 Organic sales is a non-GAAP financial measure that excludes acquisition-related sales and the impact of foreign currency translation.

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sales in Europe and China, as these regions were more 
afflicted by economic and political turbulence, as well as 
the protracted effects of COVID. Despite these geographic 
challenges, our businesses have demonstrated clear 
momentum along a sustained upward trend. In that regard,  
as compared to the pre-pandemic period of 2019, net sales 
grew $762.8 million, or 20.5%, including a $741.4 million, or 
20.2%, organic sales gain and $87.0 million of acquisition-
related sales, partially offset by $65.6 million of unfavorable 
foreign currency translation. 

With respect to profitability, increased activity and the 
operating improvement driven by our Snap-on Value Creation 
Processes delivered diluted earnings per share of $16.82, up 
12.7% versus 2021, and rising 35.5% versus 2019. Operating 
margin before financial services of 20.9% improved 90 basis 
points from 20.0% in 2021, with the benefits of higher sales 
and pricing actions, along with RCI, overcoming increased 
material and other costs. For the overall company, operating 
margin including financial services of 24.9% in 2022 improved 
from 24.4% last year. 

Our COMMERCIAL & INDUSTRIAL (C&I) GROUP serves a 
broad range of customers, including professionals in critical 
industries and emerging markets, primarily through direct and 
distributor channels. Net sales of $1,399.2 million decreased 
0.5% as compared to 2021, reflecting a $60.8 million, or 4.5%, 
organic gain, more than offset by $67.9 million of unfavorable 
foreign currency translation. The organic increase included 
gains in our specialty tools – or torque-related – business, 
in our Asia Pacific operations, and in sales to customers in 
critical industries, despite lower activity with the military.  
The group’s operating margin of 14.1% compared to 14.9% in 
2021, reflecting increased material and other costs, partially 
offset by the benefits of higher sales volumes, pricing actions, 
and RCI activities. 

The operating environment for C&I, which has our largest 
international presence, continued to face headwinds 
associated with rising material costs, supply disruption, 
political turbulence, COVID-related restrictions, and varying 
economic impacts across its geographies. While overall 
year-over-year organic sales gains were realized across the 
group, activity at a more-localized level was mixed. At our 
European-based hand tools business, sales were higher in 
Spain and France, but were down in the United Kingdom and 
Sweden. Our Asia Pacific operations achieved higher sales in 
most geographies, except for China, which continued to be 
impacted by the fluctuating government policy on COVID-19. 
In our business with customers in critical industries, sales 
to the United States (U.S.) military were lower than in 2021, 
while volumes in the international aviation, heavy duty, oil 
and gas, and technical education sectors were up over last 

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year. Even in this varied environment, we believe there are 
plentiful opportunities to further penetrate this arena as we 
introduce innovative productivity solutions aimed at solving 
the essential tasks of customers in these critical sectors. 

Sharpened by the new, including emerging technologies, we’re 
investing in our product development and in our facilities to 
meet the needs of the changing workplace. In that regard, 
confirming our commitment to extending in critical industries, 
we strengthened our 14.4 volt Micro Lithium power tool lineup 
with our innovative 3/8-inch cordless impact wrench. The new 
tool features a compact design to reach tight spaces, a special 
nylon-based housing for rugged durability, and a toggle-switch 
trigger for precise control. The unit also includes our tri-beam 
headlight for broad illumination of the entire work area, making 
complex multipoint jobs easier. This powerful impact delivers a 
robust 225 ft. lbs. of bolt breakaway torque and it is controlled 
by a variable-speed drive, allowing the operator to apply just 
the right force for each job . . . making even challenging tasks 

GUIDED
B Y   T H E   W O R K

The Commercial & Industrial Group, including 

our European-based hand tools business, 

consistently innovates new products for 

evolving industries. The expansion of wind 

towers across the globe drives the need for 

solutions like our Bahco® Tools @ Height™ 

product line, including our suspended storage 

and other tethered tools. 

possible. In addition, a 14.4 volt battery with 2.5 amp hours 
ensures consistent output and extended runtime, which 
translates into a more efficient workday. Also in the critical task 
arena, our Snap-on® Automated Tool Control (ATC) solutions 
were originally developed for the aviation industry to manage 
concerns regarding foreign object debris (FOD) in aircraft 
maintenance and repair operations. Today, based on customer 
connection, our ATC solutions have been extended for use 
across many critical industries for a variety of applications, 
including to standardize work, improve productivity, control 
inventory, enhance security, implement an audit trail, and 
automate calibration scheduling. With advanced digital imaging 
technology and proprietary software, our ATCs scan the tool 
drawer and record which units are removed and replaced . . . all 
in real time. The ATC is a powerful example of our trend toward 
customized tool solutions bringing differentiated advantages in 
solving critical tasks. In fact, the growth of bespoke products 
including ATC units have been a significant driver of our gains 

across a range of critical industries. In 2022, to support that 
strategic thrust in customized solutions, we opened a 90,000 
square foot product staging and kitting center addition to our 
Kenosha, Wisconsin campus to better serve our customers in 
the industrial sector. 

In the SNAP-ON TOOLS GROUP, net sales to our franchised 
mobile van network, primarily serving vehicle repair 
technicians, reached $2,072.0 million, increasing 6.9% 
as compared to 2021, reflecting a $162.5 million, or 8.5%, 
organic gain, partially offset by $29.1 million of unfavorable 
foreign currency translation. The organic increase reflects 
higher sales in our U.S. franchise business, while activity  
in our international operations was essentially flat. The 
group’s operating margin of 22.1%, including 20 basis points  
of unfavorable currency effects, improved 90 basis points 
from the 21.2% registered in 2021. 

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Sales in the U.S. were again robust and grew double digits 
from last year. In our international operations, sales gains in 
Australia and Canada were offset by a decline in the United 
Kingdom, reflecting the economic uncertainty in that country. 
The group overcame the mixed environment, achieving 
a positive performance through increasing its product 
advantage, strengthening its brands, and further enabling 
its franchisees by enhancing their selling capacity. Our 
franchisees have broad confidence in their businesses both 
individually and collectively, and we see the reasons for that 
positive perspective reflected clearly in the franchisee health 
metrics, the financial and physical indicators we monitor 
regularly. Based on that quantitative confirmation and on the 
enthusiastic qualitative feedback from ongoing interactions 
with franchisees and customers, we believe that the vehicle 
repair arena is a continuous considerable opportunity. In 
fact, given the rapid changes in vehicle technologies and the 
increases in the number and the age of vehicles on the road, 
combined with the strength and resilience of our direct model, 

we believe that our Tools Group is well-positioned to take 
full advantage of the favorable environment and continue its 
positive trajectory in both the near and long term. 

Our ability to make work easier for technicians in the 
changing and increasingly challenging repair shop of today 
is a critical source of success for our franchisees. Leveraging 
our engineering and manufacturing expertise, forged by the 
decades, sharpened by the new, and guided by our customer 
connections with critical work, we’ve introduced a continuous 
stream of new products, designed and built with the highest 
quality, and centered on increasing technician productivity. In 
that regard, we launched our new powerful nine-inch long-nose 
slip-joint pliers with a precisely machined three-position pivot, 
enabling the tool to keep the jaws tightly parallel, creating 
a significantly stronger hold. With a relocated joint for more 
leverage, our optimized handle shape for better ergonomics, 
and serrated jaws for a solid contact, our innovative offering 
provides up to a 57% increase in pulling power. The machine-

FORGED
B Y   T H E   D E C A D E S

The Snap-on Tools Group, our heritage 

business, has demonstrated continuing 

resilience through varied conditions for 

more than 100 years. With our vertically 

integrated supply chain and our 

distinctive franchised-van distribution 

model, we deliver enabling productivity 

solutions from our manufacturing 

facilities directly into the hands of our 

end users, vehicle repair technicians.

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hardened teeth are sharp and strong, and are configured 
in three different geometries, from heavy serrations at the 
base to fine grooves at the tip, enabling just the right grip  
in a wide variety of situations. The unit is manufactured in  
our Milwaukee facility with special cold-forged alloy steel 
providing greater durability and strength . . . essential features 
for any technician performing critical repairs. Innovative new 
products like this and others introduced during the year 
reinforce our brand and contribute to the distinct strength  
that is our franchise business model. 

In 2022, we received external recognition, confirming that a 
Snap-on Tools franchise provides a significant opportunity 
to build a successful and sustainable business. In its annual 
ranking of the top 500 franchises, Entrepreneur Magazine 
ranked Snap-on 21st overall and second among home-
based networks. In addition, the Franchise Business Review 
once again identified Snap-on on its annual list of top 
franchises based on operator satisfaction. Building on those 

opportunities, a key success factor for our van network is 
ongoing training, which was delivered throughout the year and 
with a special effort at our Snap-on Franchisee Conference 
(SFC) held in August. This year’s event saw a clear increase 
in the routes represented and those in attendance were 
undeniably energetic, enthusiastic, and focused on breaking 
barriers to advance forward.

In the REPAIR SYSTEMS & INFORMATION (RS&I) GROUP, 
which serves the owners and managers of both OEM 
dealerships and independent repair shops, net sales of 
$1,666.9 million increased 10.9% as compared to 2021, 
reflecting a $188.8 million, or 12.8%, organic gain and $8.5 
million of acquisition-related activity, partially offset by  
$33.5 million of unfavorable foreign currency translation. The 
organic rise reflects higher volume in undercar equipment 
and an uplift in activity focused on OEM dealerships, as well 
as gains in diagnostic and repair information products to 
independent repair shop owners and managers. The group’s 
operating margin of 23.6%, including 80 basis points of 
favorable currency effects and the impact of increased sales in 
lower gross margin businesses, compared with 23.2% in 2021. 

Across our RS&I businesses, we’re propelled by continuing 
industry evolution, reflected in changing technologies 
and increasing vehicle complexity. New cars and trucks 
are being released with a greater assortment of drivetrains 
than ever before, from internal combustion engines to 
hybrids to plug-in hybrids to full electric, and the range of 
sophisticated options is growing, with more Advanced Driver 
Assistance Systems (ADAS) and more vehicle automation, 
all providing an increasing array of opportunities across a 
variety of repair situations. In that regard, collision shop 
solutions are an expanding part of the RS&I lineup, and we 
believe there is significant additional potential as we go 
forward in that arena. Similar to our existing vehicle repair 
solutions, we utilize broad databases with deep content and 
big data, aimed specifically at the collision shop, with vehicle 
measurements to guide body work, with repair information 
to aid in standard shop work, and with calibrations to restore 
the sensor networks that support ADAS. It’s a combination 
that is increasingly essential for body shops, and that will 
author significant possibilities in the near and long term. In 
addition, to address the needs of independent general service 
shops, we launched the Hofmann® geoliner® 609, specifically 
designed for those locations where alignment is not currently 
a primary focus. The new offering helps garages keep the 
alignment business in-house with its compact footprint and 
optional portability kit allowing for easy storage when not in 
use and efficient deployment when the procedure is required. 
With the latest 3-D system, OEM-approved accuracy, and 
an attractive price point, this solution enables the handling 
of more complex alignments, is intended to generate a high 

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SHARPENED
B Y   T H E   N E W

The Repair Systems & Information Group 

has a long history of developing and 

deploying solutions to meet the needs of 

those performing complex vehicle repairs. 

Through customer connection, enabled by 

direct observation and big data analysis, 

and driven by practical insight and 

innovation, we are solving the challenges 

of today and building tools for the new 

technologies of tomorrow.

return on financial investment, and fortifies the shop’s 
reputation for technical capability . . . providing an important 
growth opportunity for this consequential segment of repair 
and service providers. 

In 2022, we introduced our new top-of-the-line ZEUS+™ 
Fast-Track® Intelligent Diagnostics platform. Building on the 
previous generation’s capabilities, and providing technicians 
with rapid and pinpoint guidance for vehicle repair using our 
proprietary database developed from over 200 billion unique 
vehicle events, this state-of-the-art handheld is also equipped 
with a number of significant hardware enhancements. These 
include a larger and brighter screen, making it easier to read 
even in full sunlight, a faster processor, with more on-board 
memory for quick startup and diagnosis, an enhanced scope, 
providing more accurate component testing, and a nine-hour 
battery, allowing for all-day operation without a recharge . . . 
all packaged in a lighter, thinner, and more convenient to 
carry housing. It’s faster, easier, and smarter, and as the 
flagship unit in the Snap-on® diagnostic lineup, the ZEUS+ is 
the most powerful handheld in the market, intended for the 
most difficult tasks. And, the new unit joins a compelling 
lineup which includes the Triton-D10™, combining diagnosis 
with direct component testing, and the Apollo-D9™, offering 
speed on everyday jobs. As vehicle electronics have expanded, 

our complete line of advanced diagnostic platforms, coupled 
with our sophisticated automotive repair information product, 
Mitchell 1’s ProDemand®, have become of rising importance 
across the full spectrum of garages and repair shops, 
providing abundant opportunities for ongoing growth as  
we move into the future.

FINANCIAL SERVICES operating earnings of $266.0 million 
on revenue of $349.7 million compared to operating earnings 
of $272.0 million on revenue of $349.7 million a year ago. 
Originations of $1,153.1 million in 2022 increased 7.4% versus 
last year, aligned with the growth of the Snap-on Tools Group. 
Financial Services expenses increased in 2022 primarily 
due to higher provisions for credit losses, reflecting a return 
to more normal levels as compared to those recorded in 
2021. Aimed at supporting essential big-ticket purchases by 
technicians and shops, as well as enabling our franchisees’ 
investment in their businesses, our Financial Services 
operation, with a strong connection to the Snap-on Tools 
Group, has a decades-long track record of effectively and 
efficiently providing customized financing in a wide variety  
of economic environments.

During the year, under our existing programs, we repurchased 
899,000 shares for $198.1 million, and we believe we have 

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ample availability for future share repurchases within 
our current authorizations. In November 2022, our Board 
of Directors raised our quarterly cash dividend by 14.1%  
to $1.62 per share. This thirteenth consecutive annual  
dividend increase confirms our commitment to create long-
term value for our shareholders and demonstrates our firm 
belief that we’re well positioned for the future. Our dividend 
is an important component of our approach to capital 
allocation, and it is a testament to the continuing resilience 
and strength of our operations as evidenced by our payment  
of consecutive quarterly cash dividends, without interruption 
or reduction since 1939, even during periods of significant 
disruption. Our strong financial position and robust cash 
generation enables both our return of capital to shareholders, 
and our support of ongoing strategic investment, organically 
and through acquisitions.

In 2023, despite the ongoing uncertainties, we expect 
to make continued progress along our runways for both 
growth and improvement. We will maintain and expand 
our advantages in our products, our brands, and our  
people . . . a commitment that has served us well even in  
times of unprecedented turbulence. We will leverage our 
Snap-on Value Creation Processes, creating productivity 

and efficiency. We will maintain our responsibility to our 
communities by pursuing gains in the environmental, social, 
and governance arenas. We will remain deeply dedicated 
to honoring and celebrating the dignity of work, providing 
the makers and the fixers with the innovative products to 
solve their critical tasks. And, we will endeavor with great 
emphasis to maintain the Snap-on brand as the visible sign 
of the considerable pride working men and women take in 
their essential efforts that make it possible for our society 
to move forward. Finally, as we turn to the prospects of our 
future, I thank our franchisees and associates around the 
world for their dedication and contributions, our Board of 
Directors for their counsel and support, and our customers 
and shareholders for their faith and confidence.

Chairman and Chief Executive Officer

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W H O   W E   A R E : 
O U R   M I S S I O N
THE MOST VALUED PRODUCTIVIT Y SOLUTIONS IN THE WORLD

B E L I E F S

WE DEEPLY BELIEVE IN:

Non-negotiable Product  
and Workplace Safety

Uncompromising Quality

Passionate Customer Care

Fearless Innovation

V A L U E S

OUR BEHAVIORS DEFINE 
OUR SUCCESS:

We demonstrate Integrity.

We tell the Truth.

We respect the Individual.

We promote Teamwork.

Rapid Continuous Improvement

We Listen.

V I S I O N

TO BE ACKNOWLEDGED  
AS THE:

Brands of Choice

Employer of Choice

Franchisor of Choice

Business Partner of Choice

Investment of Choice

S N A P ‑ O N   V A L U E   C R E A T I O N

PRINCIPLES AND PROCESSES WE APPLY TO CRE ATE VALUE

Founded on our mission and beliefs, these are strategic processes we use daily 
to create value across our Corporation.

SA F E T Y

QUA LIT Y

CUS TOME R CONNEC T ION

INNOVAT ION

RAPID CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT

NON‑ GA A P FINANCIAL ME A SURE S

For 2020, 2019, and 2018, the company is including diluted earnings per share, as adjusted, as a non-GAAP financial measure that excludes the items discussed in 
the reconciliations in this paragraph. In 2020, reported diluted earnings per share were $11.44. Adjusted diluted earnings per share of $11.63 excludes the impact of 
a pre-tax $12.5 million charge ($10.3 million after tax, or $0.19 per diluted share) associated with exit and disposal activities. In 2019, reported diluted earnings per 
share were $12.41. Adjusted diluted earnings per share of $12.26 excludes the impact of a pre-tax $11.6 million benefit ($8.7 million after tax, or $0.15 per diluted 
share) for a settlement of a litigation matter. In 2018, reported diluted earnings per share were $11.87. Adjusted diluted earnings per share of $11.81 excludes the 
impact of a pre-tax $4.3 million benefit ($3.2 million after tax, or $0.06 per diluted share) for a settlement of a litigation matter, the impact of a net pre-tax $5.5 
million gain ($4.1 million after tax, or $0.07 per diluted share) related to net debt items and the impact of a $3.9 million, or $0.07 per diluted share, charge related 
to the implementation of U.S. tax legislation. 

Management believes that these are unusual events and therefore the non-GAAP financial measures provide more meaningful comparisons to the company’s 2022 
operating performance. 

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

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

For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2022, or

☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
Commission File Number 1-7724

Snap-on Incorporated

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware
(State of incorporation)

2801 80th Street Kenosha Wisconsin
(Address of principal executive offices)

39-0622040
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

53143
(Zip code)

(262) 656-5200
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class                 
Common Stock, $1.00 par value

Trading Symbol(s)
SNA

Name of each exchange on which registered
New York Stock Exchange

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

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is a well-known seasoned issuer, as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act. Yes ☒ No ☐
Indicate by check mark if the registrant is not required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Act. Yes ☐ No ☒
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange 
Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been 
subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes ☒ No ☐
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to 
Rule  405  of  Regulation  S-T  (§232.405  of  this  chapter)  during  the  preceding  12  months  (or  for  such  shorter  period  that  the  registrant  was 
required to submit such files). Yes ☒ No ☐
Indicate  by  check  mark  whether  the  registrant  is  a  large  accelerated  filer,  an  accelerated  filer,  a  non-accelerated  filer,  a  smaller  reporting 
company, or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company,” 
and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

Large accelerated filer  ☒    Accelerated filer  ☐   Non-accelerated filer  ☐
Smaller reporting company  ☐     Emerging growth company  ☐
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying 
with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has filed a report on and attestation to its management’s assessment of the effectiveness of its 
internal  control  over  financial  reporting  under  Section  404(b)  of  the  Sarbanes-Oxley  Act  (15  U.S.C.  7262(b))  by  the  registered  public 
accounting firm that prepared or issued its audit report. ☒
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included in the filing reflect the correction of an error to previously issued financial statements. ☐
Indicate  by  check  mark  whether  any  of  those  error  corrections  are  restatements  that  required  a  recovery  analysis  of  incentive-based 
compensation received by any of the registrant’s executive officers during the relevant recovery period pursuant to §240.10D-1(b). ☐ 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes ☐ No ☒
The aggregate market value of voting and non-voting common equity held by non-affiliates (excludes 861,593 shares held by directors and 
executive  officers)  computed  by  reference  to  the  price  ($198.24)  at  which  common  equity  was  last  sold  as  of  the  last  business  day  of  the 
registrant’s most recently completed second fiscal quarter (July 2, 2022) was $10.4 billion.

The number of shares of Common Stock ($1.00 par value) of the registrant outstanding as of February 3, 2023, was 53,114,455 shares.

DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE
Part III of this Annual Report on Form 10-K incorporates by reference certain information that will be set forth in Snap-on’s Proxy Statement, 
which is expected to first be mailed to shareholders on or about March 10, 2023, prepared for the Annual Meeting of Shareholders scheduled 
for April 27, 2023.

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Item  1

Business

Item  1A Risk Factors

Item  1B Unresolved Staff Comments

Item  2

Properties

Item  3

Legal Proceedings

Item  4 Mine Safety Disclosures

PART  II

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

Securities

Item  6

[Reserved]

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

Item  7A Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

Item  8

Financial Statements and Supplementary Data

Item  9

Changes in and Disagreements With Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure

Item  9A Controls and Procedures

Item  9B Other Information

Item  9C Disclosure Regarding Foreign Jurisdictions that Prevent Inspections

PART  III

Item  10 Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance

Item  11 Executive Compensation

Item  12 Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters

Item  13 Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Director Independence

Item  14 Principal Accountant Fees and Services

PART  IV

Item  15 Exhibit and Financial Statement Schedules

Item  16 Form 10-K Summary

Signatures

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Safe Harbor

Statements  in  this  document  that  are  not  historical  facts,  including  statements  that  (i)  are  in  the  future  tense,  (ii)  include  the 
words “expects,” “plans,” “targets,” “estimates,” “believes,” “anticipates,” or similar words that reference Snap-on Incorporated 
(“Snap-on” or “the company”) or its management, (iii) are specifically identified as forward-looking, or (iv) describe Snap-on’s 
or management’s future outlook, plans, estimates, objectives or goals, are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the 
Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Snap-on cautions the reader that any forward-looking statements included in 
this document that are based upon assumptions and estimates were developed by management in good faith and are subject to 
risks,  uncertainties  or  other  factors  that  could  cause  (and  in  some  cases  have  caused)  actual  results  to  differ  materially  from 
those described in any such statement. Accordingly, forward-looking statements should not be relied upon as a prediction of 
actual results or regarded as a representation by the company or its management that the projected results will be achieved. For 
those forward-looking statements, Snap-on cautions the reader that numerous important factors, such as those listed below, as 
well as those factors discussed in this Annual Report on Form 10-K, particularly those in “Item 1A: Risk Factors,” could affect 
the  company’s  actual  results  and  could  cause  its  actual  consolidated  results  to  differ  materially  from  those  expressed  in  any 
forward-looking statement made by, or on behalf of, Snap-on.

Risks and uncertainties include, without limitation:

• Uncertainties related to estimates, assumptions and projections generally;
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The timing and progress with which Snap-on can attain value through its Snap-on Value Creation Processes, including 
its  ability  to  (i)  realize  efficiencies  and  savings  from  its  rapid  continuous  improvement  and  other  cost  reduction 
initiatives, (ii) improve workforce productivity, (iii) achieve improvements in the company’s manufacturing footprint 
and  greater  efficiencies  in  its  supply  chain,  and  (iv)  enhance  machine  maintenance,  plant  productivity  and 
manufacturing  line  set-up  and  change-over  practices,  any  or  all  of  which  could  result  in  production  inefficiencies, 
higher costs and/or lost revenues;
Snap-on’s capability to successfully implement future strategies with respect to its existing businesses;
Snap-on’s ability to refine its brand and franchise strategies, retain and attract franchisees, and further enhance service 
and value to franchisees in order to help improve the sales and profitability of franchisees;
The company’s ability to introduce successful new products;
Significant changes in the current competitive environment;
Risks related to pursuing, completing and integrating acquisitions;
Inflation, interest rate changes and other monetary and market fluctuations;
Price and supply fluctuations related to raw materials, components and certain purchased finished goods, such as steel, 
plastics, and electronics;
The  effects  of  external  economic  factors,  including  adverse  developments  in  world  financial  markets,  disruptions 
related to tariffs and other trade issues, and global supply chain inefficiencies, including as a result of the current war 
in Ukraine;
Snap-on’s ability to successfully manage changes in prices and the availability of energy sources, including gasoline;
Snap-on’s  ability  to  withstand  disruption  arising  from  natural  disasters,  including  climate-related  events  or  other 
unusual occurrences;
Risks associated with data security and technological systems and protections, including the effects of cyber incidents 
and from new legislation, regulations or government-related developments;
The impact of labor interruptions or challenges, and Snap-on’s ability to effectively manage human capital resources; 
Snap-on’s  ability  to  successfully  manage  planned  facility  closures  or  to  withstand  disruptions  from  unexpected 
closures;

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Changes in tax rates, laws and regulations as well as uncertainty surrounding potential changes;
The amount, rate and growth of health care and postretirement costs, including continuing and potentially increasing 
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The  effects  of  new  requirements,  legislation,  regulations  or  government-related  developments  or  issues,  as  well  as 
third party actions, including those addressing climate change;
Potential reputational damages and costs related to litigation;
The impact of the ongoing coronavirus (“COVID-19”) pandemic and other outbreaks of infectious diseases, as well as 
the effects of governmental actions related thereto on Snap-on’s business, which could have the potential to amplify 
the impact of the other risks facing the company; and

• Other world or local events outside Snap-on’s control, including terrorist disruptions, armed conflicts and civil unrest.

Snap-on disclaims any responsibility to update any forward-looking statement provided in this document, except as required by 
law.

In addition, investors should be aware that generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America (“GAAP”) 
prescribe when a company should reserve for particular risks, including litigation exposures. Accordingly, results for a given 
reporting period could be significantly affected if and when a reserve is established for a major contingency. Reported results, 
therefore, may appear to be volatile in certain accounting periods.

Fiscal Year

Snap-on’s fiscal year ends on the Saturday that is on or nearest to December 31. Unless otherwise indicated, references in this 
document to “fiscal 2022” or “2022” refer to the fiscal year ended December 31, 2022; references to “fiscal 2021” or “2021” 
refer to the fiscal year ended January 1, 2022; and references to “fiscal 2020” or “2020” refer to the fiscal year ended January 2, 
2021. References in this document to 2022, 2021 and 2020 year end refer to December 31, 2022, January 1, 2022, and January 
2,  2021,  respectively.    Snap-on’s  2022  and  2021  fiscal  years  each  contained  52  weeks  of  operating  results.  Snap-on’s  2020 
fiscal year contained 53 weeks of operating results with the extra week occurring in the fourth quarter.   

Item 1: Business

Snap-on  is  a  leading  global  innovator,  manufacturer  and  marketer  of  tools,  equipment,  diagnostics,  repair  information  and 
systems  solutions  for  professional  users  performing  critical  tasks  including  those  working  in  vehicle  repair,  aerospace,  the 
military,  natural  resources,  and  manufacturing.    From  its  founding  in  1920,  Snap-on  has  been  recognized  as  the  mark  of  the 
serious and the outward sign of the pride and dignity working men and women take in their professions. Products and services 
are  sold  through  the  company’s  network  of  widely  recognized  franchisee  vans  as  well  as  through  direct  and  distributor 
channels, under a variety of notable brands. The company also provides financing programs to facilitate the sales of its products 
and to support its franchise business. 

Snap-on markets its products and brands worldwide in more than 130 countries. Snap-on’s largest geographic markets include 
the United States, Europe, Canada and Asia Pacific. 

The  company  began  with  the  development  of  the  original  Snap-on  interchangeable  socket  set  and  subsequently  pioneered 
mobile  tool  distribution  in  the  automotive  repair  market,  where  well-stocked  vans  sell  to  professional  vehicle  technicians  at 
their place of business. Today, Snap-on defines its value proposition more broadly, extending its reach “beyond the garage” to 
deliver a broad array of unique solutions that make work easier for serious professionals. The company’s “coherent growth” 
strategy  focuses  on  developing  and  expanding  its  professional  customer  base  in  its  legacy  automotive  market,  as  well  as  in 
adjacent markets, additional geographies and other areas, including in critical industries, where the cost and penalties for failure 
can  be  high.  In  addition  to  its  coherent  growth  strategy,  Snap-on  is  committed  to  its  “Value  Creation  Processes”  –  a  set  of 
strategic principles and processes designed to create value and employed in the areas of (i) safety; (ii) quality; (iii) customer 
connection; (iv) innovation; and (v) rapid continuous improvement (“RCI”). Snap-on’s RCI initiatives employ a structured set 
of tools and processes across multiple businesses and geographies intended to eliminate waste and improve operations. Savings 
from  Snap-on’s  RCI  initiatives  reflect  benefits  from  a  wide  variety  of  ongoing  efficiency,  productivity  and  process 
improvements,  including  savings  generated  from  product  design  cost  reductions,  improved  manufacturing  line  set-up  and 
change-over practices, lower-cost sourcing initiatives and facility consolidations.

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Snap-on’s  primary  customer  segments  include:  (i)  commercial  and  industrial  customers,  including  professionals  in  critical 
industries  and  emerging  markets;  (ii)  professional  vehicle  repair  technicians  who  purchase  products  through  the  company’s 
mobile  tool  distribution  network;  and  (iii)  other  professional  customers  related  to  vehicle  repair,  including  owners  and 
managers  of  independent  and  original  equipment  manufacturer  (“OEM”)  dealership  service  and  repair  shops  (“OEM 
dealerships”). Snap-on’s Financial Services customer segment includes: (i) franchisees’ customers, principally serving vehicle 
repair technicians, and Snap-on customers who require financing for the purchase or lease of tools, diagnostics, and equipment 
products on an extended-term payment plan; and (ii) franchisees who require financing options for vehicle and business needs.

Snap-on’s business segments are based on the organization structure used by management for making operating and investment 
decisions and for assessing performance. Snap-on’s reportable business segments are: (i) the Commercial & Industrial Group; 
(ii) the Snap-on Tools Group; (iii) the Repair Systems & Information Group; and (iv) Financial Services. The Commercial & 
Industrial  Group  consists  of  business  operations  serving  a  broad  range  of  industrial  and  commercial  customers  worldwide, 
including  customers  in  the  aerospace,  natural  resources,  government  and  military,  power  generation,  transportation  and 
technical education market segments (collectively, “critical industries”), primarily through direct and distributor channels. The 
Snap-on  Tools  Group  consists  of  business  operations  primarily  serving  vehicle  service  and  repair  technicians  through  the 
company’s  multi-national  mobile  tool  distribution  channel.  The  Repair  Systems  &  Information  Group  consists  of  business 
operations serving other professional vehicle repair customers worldwide, primarily owners and managers of independent repair 
shops and OEM dealerships, through direct and distributor channels. Financial Services consists of the business operations of 
Snap-on  Credit  LLC  (“SOC”),  the  company’s  financial  services  business  in  the  United  States,  and  Snap-on’s  other  financial 
services subsidiaries in those international markets where Snap-on has franchise operations. See Note 20 to the Consolidated 
Financial Statements for information on business segments and foreign operations. 

Snap-on  evaluates  the  performance  of  its  operating  segments  based  on  segment  revenues,  including  both  external  and 
intersegment net sales, and segment operating earnings. Snap-on accounts for intersegment sales and transfers based primarily 
on standard costs with reasonable mark-ups established between the segments. Identifiable assets by segment are those assets 
used in the respective reportable segment’s operations. Corporate assets consist of cash and cash equivalents (excluding cash 
held at Financial Services), deferred income taxes and certain other assets. All intersegment amounts are eliminated to arrive at 
Snap-on’s consolidated financial results.

Recent Acquisitions

Snap-on has continued to broaden its business through a series of coherent acquisitions, which have expanded and enhanced 
Snap-on’s capabilities in a variety of critical industries and in its business operations serving primarily owners and managers of 
independent  repair  shops  and  OEM  dealerships.    For  information  regarding  recent  acquisitions,  see  Item  7,  “Management’s 
Discussion  and  Analysis  of  Financial  Condition  and  Results  of  Operations”  and  Note  3  to  the  Consolidated  Financial 
Statements.

Information Available on the Company’s Website

Additional  information  about  Snap-on,  including  its  products  and  its  environmental,  health  and  safety,  social  responsibility, 
governance and sustainability (collectively, “ESG”) commitment, is available on the company’s website at www.snapon.com. 
Snap-on is not including the information contained on its website as a part of, or incorporating it by reference into, this Annual 
Report  on  Form  10-K.  Snap-on’s  Annual  Reports  on  Form  10-K,  Quarterly  Reports  on  Form  10-Q,  Proxy  Statements  on 
Schedule 14A and Current Reports on Form 8-K, as well as any amendments to those reports, are made available to the public 
at  no  charge  through  the  “Investors”  section  of  the  company’s  website  at  www.snapon.com.  Snap-on  makes  such  material 
available on its website as soon as reasonably practicable after it electronically files such material with, or furnishes it to, the 
Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). Copies of any materials the company files with the SEC can also be obtained 
free  of  charge  through  the  SEC’s  website  at  www.sec.gov.  In  addition,  Snap-on’s  (i)  charters  for  the  Audit,  Corporate 
Governance and Nominating, and Organization and Executive Compensation Committees of the company’s Board of Directors; 
(ii) Corporate Governance Guidelines; and (iii) Code of Business Conduct and Ethics are available on the company’s website. 
Snap-on will also post any amendments to these documents, or information about any waivers granted to directors or executive 
officers with respect to the Code of Business Conduct and Ethics, on the company’s website at www.snapon.com.

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Products and Services

Tools; Diagnostics, Information and Management Systems; and Equipment

Snap-on offers a broad line of products and complementary services that are grouped into three product categories: (i) tools; (ii) 
diagnostics, information and management systems; and (iii) equipment. Further product line information is not presented as it is 
not practicable to do so. The following table shows the consolidated net sales of these product categories for the last three years:

(Amounts in millions)
Product Category:

Tools
Diagnostics, information and management systems
Equipment

2022

Net Sales
2021

2020

$ 

$ 

2,399.4  $ 
942.4 
1,151.0 
4,492.8  $ 

2,343.0  $ 
892.5 
1,016.5 
4,252.0  $ 

1,984.7 
783.8 
824.0 
3,592.5 

The  tools  product  category  includes  hand  tools,  power  tools,  tool  storage  products  and  other  similar  products.  Hand  tools 
include wrenches, sockets, ratchet wrenches, pliers, screwdrivers, punches and chisels, saws and cutting tools, pruning tools, 
torque measuring instruments and other similar products. Power tools include cordless (battery), pneumatic (air), hydraulic and 
corded  (electric)  tools,  such  as  impact  wrenches,  ratchets,  screwdrivers,  drills,  sanders,  grinders  and  similar  products.  Tool 
storage includes tool chests, roll cabinets and other similar products. For many industrial customers, Snap-on creates specific, 
engineered solutions, including facility-level tool control and asset management hardware and software, custom kits in a wide 
range  of  configurations,  and  custom-built  tools  designed  to  meet  customer  requirements.  The  majority  of  products  are 
manufactured by Snap-on and, in completing the product offering, other items are purchased from external manufacturers.

The  diagnostics,  information  and  management  systems  product  category  includes  handheld  and  computer-based  diagnostic 
products, service and repair information products, diagnostic software solutions, electronic parts catalogs, business management 
systems and services, point-of-sale systems, integrated systems for vehicle service shops, OEM purchasing facilitation services, 
and warranty management systems and analytics to help OEM dealerships manage and track performance.

The equipment product category includes solutions for the service of vehicles and industrial equipment. Products include wheel 
alignment equipment, wheel balancers, tire changers, vehicle lifts, test lane equipment, collision repair equipment, vehicle air 
conditioning service equipment, brake service equipment, fluid exchange equipment, transmission troubleshooting equipment, 
safety testing equipment, battery chargers and hoists.

Snap-on supports the sale of its diagnostics and vehicle service shop equipment by offering training programs as well as after-
sales support for its customers, primarily focusing on the technologies and the application of specific products developed and 
marketed by Snap-on.

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Products are marketed under a number of brand names and trademarks, many of which are well known in the vehicle service 
and industrial markets served. Some of the major trade names and trademarks and the products and services with which they are 
associated include the following:

Names

Snap-on

ATI

AutoCrib

autoVHC

BAHCO

Blackhawk

Blue-Point

  Products and Services

Hand tools, power tools, tool storage products (including tool control software and hardware), diagnostics, certain 
equipment  and  related  accessories,  mobile  tool  stores,  websites,  electronic  parts  catalogs,  warranty  analytics 
solutions,  business  management  systems  and  services,  OEM  specialty  tools  and  equipment  development  and 
distribution, and OEM facilitation services

  Aircraft hand tools and machine tools

Asset and tool control systems

  Vehicle inspection and training services

  Saw blades, cutting tools, pruning tools, hand tools, power tools and tool storage, including tool control systems

  Collision repair equipment

  Hand tools, power tools, tool storage, diagnostics, certain equipment and related accessories

Car-O-Liner

  Collision repair equipment, and information and truck alignment systems

Cartec

CDI

Challenger

Cognitran

Dealer-FX

Safety  testing,  brake  testers,  test  lane  equipment,  dynamometers,  suspension  testers,  emission  testers  and  other 
equipment

  Torque tools

  Vehicle lifts

OEM SaaS products

Service operation solutions and OEM SaaS systems

Ecotechnics

  Vehicle air conditioning service equipment

Fastorq

Hydraulic torque and tensioning products

Fish and Hook

  Saw blades, cutting tools, pruning tools, hand tools, power tools and tool storage

Hofmann

Irimo

John Bean

Josam

Lindström

Mitchell1

Nexiq

Norbar

  Wheel balancers, vehicle lifts, tire changers, wheel aligners, brake testers and test lane equipment

  Saw blades, cutting tools, hand tools, power tools and tool storage

  Wheel balancers, vehicle lifts, tire changers, wheel aligners, brake testers and test lane equipment

  Heavy duty alignment and collision repair solutions

  Hand tools

  Repair and service information, shop management systems and business services

  Diagnostic tools, information and program distributions for fleet and heavy duty equipment

  Torque tools

Power Hawk

Rescue tools and related equipment for military, government, fire and rescue

Pro-Cut

Sandflex

ShopKey

Sioux

Brake service equipment and accessories

  Hacksaw blades, bandsaws, saw blades, hole saws and reciprocating saw blades

  Repair and service information, shop management systems and business services

  Power tools

Sturtevant Richmont

  Torque tools

Sun

Diagnostic  tools,  wheel  balancers,  vehicle  lifts,  tire  changers,  wheel  aligners,  air  conditioning  products  and 
emission testers

TreadReader

Automotive tire drive-over ramps and handheld devices

TruckCam

Williams

  Commercial vehicle OEM factory solutions

  Hand tools, tool storage, certain equipment and related accessories

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Financial Services

Snap-on also generates revenue from various financing programs that include: (i) installment sales and lease contracts arising 
from franchisees’ customers and Snap-on customers who require financing for the purchase or lease of tools, diagnostics, and 
equipment  products  on  an  extended-term  payment  plan;  and  (ii)  business  and  vehicle  loans  and  leases  to  franchisees.  The 
decision  to  finance  through  Snap-on  or  another  financing  source  is  solely  by  election  of  the  customer.  When  assessing 
customers for potential financing, Snap-on considers various factors regarding ability to pay, including the customers’ financial 
condition, debt-servicing ability, past payment experience, and credit bureau and proprietary Snap-on credit model information, 
as well as the value of the underlying collateral.

Snap-on offers financing through SOC and the company’s international finance subsidiaries in most markets where Snap-on has 
franchise operations. Financing revenue from contract originations is recognized over the life of the underlying contracts, with 
interest or finance charges computed primarily on the average daily balances of the underlying contracts.

Markets

Sales and Distribution

Snap-on markets and distributes its products and related services principally to professional tool and equipment users around 
the world. The two largest market sectors are the vehicle service and repair sector and the industrial sector.

Vehicle Service and Repair Sector

The  vehicle  service  and  repair  sector  has  three  main  customer  groups:  (i)  professional  technicians  who  purchase  tools, 
diagnostics, and equipment products for use in their work; (ii) other professional customers related to vehicle repair, including 
owners  and  managers  of  independent  repair  shops  and  OEM  dealerships  who  purchase  tools,  diagnostics,  and  equipment 
products for use by multiple technicians within a service or repair facility; and (iii) OEMs.

Snap-on provides innovative tool, equipment and business solutions, as well as technical sales support and training, designed to 
meet technicians’ evolving needs. Snap-on’s mobile tool distribution system offers technicians the convenience of purchasing 
quality  tools  at  their  place  of  business  with  minimal  disruption  of  their  work  routine.  Snap-on  also  provides  owners  and 
managers  of  repair  shops,  where  technicians  work,  with  tools,  diagnostics,  equipment,  and  repair  and  service  information, 
including electronic parts catalogs and shop management products. Snap-on’s OEM facilitation business provides OEMs with 
products and services including special and essential tools as well as consulting and facilitation services, which include product 
procurement, distribution and administrative support to customers for their dealership equipment programs.

The  market  for  vehicle  service  and  repair  is  driven  by  an  increasing  rate  of  technological  change,  car  and  truck  population 
growth and increasing unit life, and the resulting effects of these changes on the businesses of both our suppliers and customers. 
In  recent  years,  there  has  been  an  increase  in  the  development  and  sales  of  electric  and  hybrid  vehicles  and  this  trend  is 
expected  to  continue.    Snap-on  has  historically  benefited  from  the  increasing  complexity  of  car  and  truck  fleets  and  the 
changing tools, technologies and data needed to monitor, calibrate, service and repair evolving vehicle platforms.  While new 
technologies, including those associated with alternative energy drivetrains and greater vehicle autonomy, may alter the nature 
of certain service and repair for particular vehicle types, we believe many of these new technologies provide opportunities to 
fulfill  requirements  for  enhanced  solutions  or  increased  precision.    Snap-on  believes  it  is  well-positioned  to  innovate  new 
products  to  address  these  changing  needs  and  to  extend  its  leadership  position  in  the  expanding  vehicle  service  and  repair 
market sector.

Industrial Sector

Snap-on markets its products and services globally to a broad cross-section of commercial and industrial customers, including 
maintenance  and  repair  operations;  manufacturing  and  assembly  facilities;  various  government  agencies,  facilities  and 
operations, including military operations; schools with vocational and technical programs; aviation and aerospace operations; 
oil and gas developers; mining operations; power generation operations, including those associated with alternative energies; 
equipment  fabricators  and  operators;  railroad  manufacturing  and  maintenance;  customers  in  agriculture;  infrastructure 
construction companies; and other customers that require instrumentation, service tools and/or equipment for their products and 
business  needs.  The  industrial  sector  for  Snap-on  focuses  on  providing  value-added  products  and  services  to  an  increasingly 
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The industrial sector is characterized by a highly competitive environment with multiple suppliers offering either a full line or 
industry-specific portfolios for tools and equipment. Industrial customers increasingly require specialized solutions that provide 
repeatability  and  reliability  in  performing  tasks  of  consequence  that  are  specific  to  the  particular  end  market  in  which  they 
operate. Snap-on believes it is a meaningful participant in the industrial tools and equipment market sector.

Distribution Channels

Snap-on  serves  customers  primarily  through  the  following  channels  of  distribution:  (i)  the  mobile  van  channel;  (ii)  company 
direct sales; (iii) distributors; and (iv) e-commerce. The following discussion summarizes Snap-on’s general approach for each 
channel and is not intended to be all-inclusive.

Mobile Van Channel

In  the  United  States,  a  significant  portion  of  sales  to  the  vehicle  service  and  repair  sector  is  conducted  through  Snap-on’s 
mobile franchise van channel. Snap-on’s franchisees primarily serve vehicle repair technicians and vehicle service shop owners, 
generally providing weekly contact at the customer’s place of business. Franchisees’ sales are concentrated in hand and power 
tools, tool storage products, shop equipment, diagnostics, and repair information products, which can be transported in a van or 
trailer and demonstrated during a sales call. Franchisees purchase Snap-on’s products at a discount from suggested list prices 
and resell them at prices established by the franchisee. U.S. franchisees are provided a list of calls that serves as the basis of the 
franchisee’s sales route. Snap-on’s franchisees also have the opportunity to add a limited number of additional franchises.

Snap-on charges nominal initial and ongoing monthly franchise fees. Franchise fee revenue, including nominal, non-refundable 
initial  and  ongoing  monthly  fees  (primarily  for  sales  and  business  training,  marketing  and  product  promotion  programs,  and 
technology support), is recognized as the fees are earned. Franchise fee revenue totaled $18.4 million, $17.3 million and $16.2 
million in fiscal 2022, 2021 and 2020, respectively.

Snap-on also has a company-owned route program that is designed to: (i) provide another pool of potential field organization 
personnel; (ii) service customers in select new and/or open routes not currently serviced by franchisees; and (iii) allow Snap-on 
to pilot new sales and promotional ideas prior to introducing them to franchisees. As of 2022 year end, company-owned routes 
comprised approximately 4% of the total route population. Snap-on may elect to increase or reduce the number of company-
owned routes in the future.

In addition to its mobile van channel in the United States, Snap-on has franchise distribution models in certain other countries, 
including  Canada,  the  United  Kingdom,  Japan,  Australia,  Germany,  Netherlands,  South  Africa,  New  Zealand,  Belgium  and 
Ireland. In many of these markets, as in the United States, purchase decisions are generally made or influenced by professional 
vehicle service technicians as well as repair shop owners and managers. As of 2022 year end, Snap-on’s worldwide route count 
was approximately 4,725, including approximately 3,400 routes in the United States.

Through SOC, financing is available to U.S. franchisees, including financing for van leases, working capital loans and loans to 
help  enable  new  franchisees  to  fund  the  purchase  of  the  franchise  or  the  expansion  of  an  existing  franchise.  In  many 
international  markets,  Snap-on  offers  a  variety  of  financing  options  to  its  franchisees  and/or  customer  networks  through  its 
international  finance  subsidiaries.  The  decision  to  finance  through  Snap-on  or  another  financing  source  is  solely  at  the 
customer’s election.

Snap-on  supports  its  franchisees  with  a  field  organization  of  regional  offices,  franchise  performance  teams,  customer  care 
centers  and  distribution  centers.  Snap-on  also  provides  sales  and  business  training,  and  marketing  and  product  promotion 
programs,  as  well  as  customer  and  franchisee  financing  programs  through  SOC  and  the  company’s  international  finance 
subsidiaries,  all  of  which  are  designed  to  strengthen  franchisee  sales.  National  Franchise  Advisory  Councils  in  the  United 
States,  the  United  Kingdom,  Canada  and  Australia,  composed  primarily  of  franchisees  that  are  elected  by  franchisees,  assist 
Snap-on in identifying and implementing enhancements to the franchise program.

Company Direct Sales

A significant proportion of shop equipment sales in North America under the John Bean, Hofmann, Blackhawk, Car-O-Liner, 
Challenger and Pro-Cut brands, diagnostic products under the Snap-on brand, and information and shop management products 
under  the  Mitchell1  brand  are  made  by  direct  and  independent  sales  forces  that  have  responsibility  for  national  and  other 
accounts. As the vehicle service and repair sector consolidates (with more business conducted by national chains and franchised 
service  centers),  Snap-on  believes  these  larger  organizations  can  be  serviced  most  effectively  by  sales  people  who  can 
demonstrate and sell the full line of diagnostics, equipment, and services. Snap-on also sells these products and services directly 
to OEMs and their franchised dealers.

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Snap-on brand tools and equipment are marketed to industrial and governmental customers worldwide through both industrial 
sales associates and independent distributors. Selling activities focus on industrial customers whose main purchase criteria are 
quality  and  integrated  solutions.  As  of  2022  year  end,  Snap-on  had  industrial  sales  associates  and  independent  distributors 
primarily in the United States, Canada and in various European, Latin American, Middle Eastern, Asian and African countries, 
with the United States representing the majority of Snap-on’s total industrial sales.

Snap-on also sells software, services and solutions to the automotive, commercial, heavy duty, agriculture, power equipment 
and power sports segments. Products and services are marketed to targeted groups, including OEMs and their dealerships, fleets 
and  individual  repair  shops.  To  effectively  reach  OEMs,  which  frequently  have  a  multi-national  presence,  Snap-on  has 
deployed focused business teams globally.

Distributors

Sales of certain tools and equipment are made through independent distributors who purchase the items from Snap-on and resell 
them to end users. Hand tools marketed under the BAHCO, Irimo, Lindström, CDI, ATI, Fastorq, Norbar, Sioux, Sturtevant 
Richmont and Williams brands and trade names, for example, are sold through distributors worldwide.  Asset and tool control 
solutions are sold under the AutoCrib brand primarily through distributors worldwide.  Wheel service and other vehicle service 
equipment are sold through distributors primarily under brands including Hofmann, John Bean, Car-O-Liner, Challenger, Pro-
Cut,  Cartec,  Blackhawk  and  Ecotechnics.  Diagnostics  and  equipment  products  are  marketed  through  distributors  in  South 
America  and  Asia,  and  through  both  a  direct  sales  force  and  distributors  in  Europe  under  the  Snap-on,  Sun  and  Blue-Point 
brands.

E-commerce

Snap-on offers current and prospective customers online access to research and purchase products through its public website, 
www.snapon.com.  The  site  features  an  online  catalog  of  Snap-on  hand  tools,  power  tools,  tool  storage  units  and  diagnostic 
equipment  available  to  customers  in  the  United  States,  the  United  Kingdom,  Canada  and  Australia.  E-commerce  and  certain 
other  system  enhancement  initiatives  are  designed  to  improve  productivity  and  further  leverage  the  one-on-one  relationships 
and  service  Snap-on  has  with  its  current  and  prospective  customers.  Sales  through  the  company’s  e-commerce  distribution 
channel were not significant in any of the last three years.

Competition

Snap-on competes on the basis of its product quality and performance, product line breadth and depth, service, brand awareness 
and  imagery,  technological  innovation  and  availability  of  financing  (through  SOC  or  its  international  finance  subsidiaries). 
While  Snap-on  does  not  believe  that  any  single  company  competes  with  it  across  all  of  its  product  lines  and  distribution 
channels, various companies compete in one or more product categories and/or distribution channels.

Snap-on  believes  it  is  a  leading  manufacturer  and  distributor  of  professional  tools,  tool  storage,  diagnostics,  equipment 
products,  and  repair  software  and  solutions,  offering  a  broad  line  of  these  products  to  both  vehicle  service  and  industrial 
marketplaces. Various competitors target and sell to professional technicians in the vehicle service and repair sector through the 
mobile tool distribution channel. Snap-on also competes with companies that sell tools and equipment to vehicle service and 
repair  technicians  online  and  through  retail  stores,  vehicle  parts  supply  outlets  and  tool  supply  warehouses/distributorships. 
Within  the  power  tools  category  and  the  industrial  sector,  Snap-on  has  various  other  competitors,  including  companies  with 
offerings  that  overlap  with  other  areas  discussed  herein.  Major  competitors  selling  diagnostics,  shop  equipment,  and 
information to vehicle dealerships and independent repair shops include OEMs and their proprietary electronic parts catalogs 
and diagnostics and information systems, and other companies that offer products serving this sector.

Resources

Raw Materials and Purchased Product

Snap-on’s supply of raw materials, including steel, and purchased components are generally available from numerous suppliers 
and the company continuously works to expand and enhance supplier relationships to meet its supply needs. Snap-on believes it 
has secured a sufficient amount of raw materials and purchased components for the near future to meet the expected general 
sales  demand.  While  the  company  does  experience  raw  material  and  component  cost  fluctuations,  as  well  as  availability 
variations from time to time and from operation to operation, including due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and its impact 
on  the  global  supply  chain,  Snap-on  endeavors  to  employ  its  RCI  processes  to  improve  efficiencies  and  reduce  waste  to 
minimize the impact of any cost increases.  The company does not currently anticipate experiencing any significant impact in 
2023 from raw material and purchased component cost or availability issues.  

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To date, the company has not observed any meaningful supply shortages or cost increases directly or indirectly resulting from 
climate change factors.

Patents, Trademarks and Other Intellectual Property

Snap-on vigorously pursues and relies on patent protection to safeguard its intellectual property and position in its markets. As 
of  2022  year  end,  Snap-on  and  its  subsidiaries  held  approximately  870  active  and  pending  patents  in  the  United  States  and 
approximately  2,780  active  and  pending  patents  outside  of  the  United  States.  Sales  relating  to  any  single  patent  did  not 
represent a material portion of Snap-on’s revenues in any of the last three years.

Examples  of  products  that  have  features  or  designs  that  benefit  from  patent  protection  include  hand  tools  (including  sealed 
ratchets and ratcheting screwdrivers), power tools, wheel alignment systems, wheel balancers, tire changers, vehicle lifts, tool 
storage, tool control, collision measurement, test lane equipment, brake lathes, electronic torque instruments, emissions-sensing 
devices and diagnostic equipment.

Much of the technology used in the manufacture of vehicle service tools and equipment is in the public domain. Snap-on relies 
primarily on trade secret protection for proprietary processes used in manufacturing. Methods and processes are patented when 
appropriate.  Snap-on  leverages  trade  secret  and  other  protections,  as  well  as  contractual  arrangements  and  confidentiality 
procedures, for its proprietary software and other innovative solutions. Copyright protection is also utilized when appropriate.

Trademarks used by Snap-on are of continuing importance in the marketplace. Trademarks have been registered in the United 
States  and  many  other  countries,  and  additional  applications  for  trademark  registrations  are  pending.  Snap-on  vigorously 
polices proper use of its trademarks. Snap-on’s right to manufacture and sell certain products is dependent upon licenses from 
others; however, these products under license do not represent a material portion of Snap-on’s net sales.

Domain names are a valuable corporate asset for companies around the world, including Snap-on. Domain names often contain 
a trademark or service mark or even a corporate name and are often considered intellectual property. The recognition and value 
of the Snap-on name, trademark and domain name are core strengths of the company.

Snap-on strategically licenses the Snap-on brand to carefully selected manufacturing and distribution companies for items such 
as  apparel  and  a  variety  of  other  goods,  in  order  to  further  build  brand  awareness  and  market  presence  for  the  company’s 
strongest brand.

Government Regulations

Snap-on  is  subject  to  various  federal,  state  and  local  laws,  such  as  those  related  to  international  trade,  data  privacy,  tax  and 
government  contracts,  as  well  as  environmental  laws,  ordinances,  regulations,  and  requirements  of  government  authorities  in 
the  United  States  and  other  nations.  At  Snap-on,  environmental  liabilities  are  managed  through  the  Snap-on  Environmental, 
Health  and  Safety  Management  System  (“EH  &  SMS”),  which  is  applied  worldwide.  The  system  is  based  upon  continual 
improvement  and  is  certified  to  ISO  9001:2015,  ISO  14001:2015  and  ISO  45001:2018,  verified  through  Det  Norske  Veritas 
(DNV) Certification, Inc.

Snap-on believes that it complies with applicable environmental and government requirements in its operations. Expenditures 
on  environmental  and  governmental  matters  through  EH  &  SMS  have  not  had  a  material  effect  upon  Snap-on’s  capital 
expenditures, earnings or competitive position. However, the increasing global focus on climate change may result in new or 
more  stringent  environmental  or  climate-related  regulations  or  standards.    While  such  regulations  have  historically  created 
select opportunities for our business operations, the company continually monitors developments in this area.

Human Capital Management

As  of  December  31,  2022,  Snap-on  employed  approximately  12,900  people  worldwide,  of  which  approximately  7,200  were 
employed in the United States and approximately 5,700 were outside the United States.  Based on Snap-on’s most recently filed 
EEO-1  data,  which  is  available  under  “ESG  Reporting”  in  the  “Investors”  section  of  the  company’s  website  at 
www.snapon.com, females constitute 26.0% and minorities constitute 23.5% of the company’s workforce in the United States.  
Additionally,  on  a  global  basis,  approximately  2,600  employees  are  represented  by  unions  and/or  covered  under  collective 
bargaining  agreements  with  varying  expiration  dates  through  2025.    In  recent  years,  Snap-on  has  not  experienced  any 
significant work slowdowns, stoppages or other labor disruptions. 

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Snap-on is guided by the beliefs and values in the company’s “Who We Are” mission statement and strives to be the “employer 
of choice” for its current and future associates.  Our “Who We Are” beliefs serve as the guidepost against which we evaluate 
performance  in  operating  reviews  throughout  the  company.    Furthermore,  through  our  Snap-on  Value  Creation  Processes,  a 
suite  of  principles  we  use  every  day,  the  company  remains  committed  to  the  areas  of  safety,  quality,  customer  connection, 
innovation  and  RCI,  which  are  closely  linked  to  and  contribute  to  improving  employee  engagement,  productivity,  and 
efficiency.  

Successful execution of our way forward is dependent on attracting, developing and retaining key employees and members of 
our management team, which we achieve through the following:

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Snap-on believes strongly in workplace safety.  As a permanent priority agenda item at all operational meetings, safety 
comes  first.    Snap-on  strives  to  maintain  a  safe  workplace  and  expects  its  employees  to  broadly  embrace  the 
company’s  safety  programs.    Snap-on  invests  in  its  strong  safety  culture  and  in  elevating  the  importance  of  worker 
safety throughout all levels of the organization.  For 2022, Snap-on had an overall safety incident rate of 1.12 (number 
of injuries and illnesses multiplied by 200,000, divided by hours worked).

Snap-on  is  committed  to  its  employees  and  provides  developmental  opportunities,  as  well  as  competitive  pay  and 
benefits.  Leadership reviews to identify high potential talent in the organization are conducted on an ongoing basis 
with  all  business  units  and  on  an  annual  basis  with  the  Board  of  Directors.    Snap-on  offers  pension,  postretirement 
health care benefits and stock-based compensation as well as other stock plans, including an employee stock purchase 
plan for associates in the United States and Canada.  Additional information related to these plans is included in Notes 
12, 13 and 14 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.  Other benefits, including skill training and tuition assistance 
programs, are available to employees, but vary from location to location.

Snap-on seeks to advance our progress on diversity and inclusion within our company and is committed to providing 
equal  opportunities.    The  company  does  not  tolerate  discrimination.    As  part  of  our  efforts,  Snap-on  has  instituted 
company-wide training on inclusion and unconscious bias, and has expanded internship, mentorship and recruitment 
activities  for  underrepresented  groups.    Additionally,  to  further  our  support  of  makers  and  fixers,  both  within  and 
outside our company, Snap-on is partnering with national nonprofit organizations and community colleges to leverage 
career and technical education to expand the opportunities for underrepresented groups in our facilities, as well as in 
the critical industries we serve and beyond.  The company is also investing in and building relationships with several 
Historically  Black  Colleges  and  Universities  (HBCUs)  to  help  advance  their  missions  and  broaden  the  pipeline  of 
Black engineers and other technically trained graduates.

Snap-on’s  people  and  the  behaviors  they  display  define  our  success,  including  integrity,  respect  and  teamwork.  
Annual  employee  training  is  used  to  reinforce  ethics,  environmental  matters,  health  and  safety,  human  rights, 
information security and regulatory compliance, which includes anti-corruption training for all relevant employees.

Social Responsibility and Sustainability Commitment

Snap-on is deeply dedicated to honoring and celebrating the dignity of work.  The company supports upskilling the workforce 
through collaborations with Career and Technical Education (CTE) schools across the United States and throughout the world, 
and  with  SkillsUSA  and  World  Skills  to  engage  youth  in  order  to  enable  and  promote  technical  careers.    Additionally,  the 
company is a founding partner of the National Coalition of Certification Centers (NC3), which aims to more effectively match 
technical  school  curricula  with  the  precise  needs  of  the  current  and  future  workplace  by  developing,  implementing,  and 
sustaining  industry-recognized  certifications  with  programs  in  automotive,  aviation,  energy,  oil  and  gas,  manufacturing  and 
other critical industries.  To date, over 250,000 students have earned Snap-on certifications, preparing them for successful and 
satisfying careers across various technical disciplines.    

Snap-on is committed to conducting business and making decisions honestly, ethically, fairly and within the law, and is guided 
by the company’s “Who We Are” mission statement, which is translated into multiple languages and prominently displayed in 
its  facilities  around  the  world.    Snap-on  is  dedicated  to  earning  and  keeping  the  trust  and  confidence  of  its  shareholders, 
customers, franchisees, distributors, retirees and associates, as well as of the communities where the company does business.  
Snap-on’s  Code  of  Business  Conduct  and  Ethics  provides  guidelines  and  a  framework  for  conducting  business  in  an  ethical 
manner.    These  beliefs  go  beyond  Snap-on  and  are  expected  of  suppliers  as  detailed  in  the  company’s  Supplier  Code  of 
Conduct.  Snap-on has adopted policies that seek to eliminate human trafficking, slavery, forced labor and child labor from its 
global supply chain, and has formalized its commitment to protecting human rights in the company’s Human Rights Policy.

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Snap-on  prioritizes  continuous  improvement  in  all  facets  of  its  operations,  including  environmental  matters  and  health  and 
safety.  The company strives to protect environmental quality and human welfare in its workplaces and in its communities by 
implementing sound policies designed to prevent, mitigate and reduce the company’s impact on the environment. The company 
has voluntarily reported Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas (“GHG”) emissions to the CDP (formerly known as the Carbon 
Disclosure  Project)  on  an  annual  basis  since  2008.  In  2022,  the  company’s  total  GHG  emissions  of  101,805  metric  tons  of 
carbon dioxide equivalent (“CO2e”) reflected an intensity of 22.7 (metric tons of CO2e, divided by net sales in millions), which 
is over 40% lower than when initially reported in 2008.

Snap-on’s sustainability framework is focused on key areas impacting our industry, including energy management, employee 
health  and  safety,  and  material  management,  and  is  aligned  with  the  standards  of  the  Value  Reporting  Foundation  (formerly 
known  as  the  Sustainability  Accounting  Standards  Board  or  “SASB”),  which  has  been  consolidated  into  the  International 
Financial  Reporting  Standards  Foundation.  Snap-on’s  SASB  Index  is  available  under  “ESG  Reporting”  in  the  “Investors” 
section on the company’s website at www.snapon.com.  

Feedback  on  the  evaluation  of  risks  and/or  opportunities  related  to  ESG  matters  identified  by  the  company’s  internal 
Environmental,  Social  and  Governance  Committee  (the  “ESGC”)  and  by  the  company’s  operating  units  is  included  and 
discussed as part of the company’s quarterly operations reviews with senior management. The ESGC reports to the company’s 
Chief Executive Officer and updates the Corporate Governance and Nominating Committee about its plans and actions at least 
two times per year. The full Board has ultimate oversight of the company’s strategy related to ESG matters and receives regular 
reports on the subject from the Corporate Governance and Nominating Committee.

Additional  information  regarding  the  company’s  sustainability  commitment  is  available  in  the  “Investors”  section  of  the 
company’s website at www.snapon.com.

Customers and Seasonality

Snap-on  does  not  have  any  single  customer  or  government  on  which  its  business  was  substantially  dependent  in  any  of  the 
indicated periods.  Most of Snap-on’s businesses are not seasonal and their inventory needs are relatively constant.

Item 1A: Risk Factors

In  evaluating  the  company,  careful  consideration  should  be  given  to  the  following  risk  factors,  in  addition  to  the  other 
information  included  in  this  Annual  Report  on  Form  10-K,  including  the  Consolidated  Financial  Statements  and  the  related 
notes. Each of these risk factors could adversely affect, and in some cases may have already affected, the company’s business, 
operating results, cash flows and/or financial condition, as well as adversely affect the value of an investment in the company’s 
common stock.

Business Risks

The sales of many of our products are dependent on the health of the vehicle repair market and the changing requirements of 
vehicle repair.

We believe sales of many of our products are dependent on the changing vehicle repair requirements, the number of vehicles on 
the road, the general aging of vehicles and the number of miles driven. These factors affect the frequency, type and amount of 
service  and  repair  performed  on  vehicles  by  technicians,  and  therefore  affect  the  demand  for  the  number  of  technicians,  the 
prosperity of technicians and, consequently, the demand technicians have for our tools, other products and services, as well as 
the value technicians place on those products and services. The use of other methods of transportation, including more frequent 
use of public transportation in the future, could result in a decrease in the use of privately-operated vehicles. A decrease in the 
use of privately-operated vehicles may lead to fewer repairs and less demand for our products. 

In addition, the number of electric and hybrid vehicles developed and sold has risen in recent years, and is expected to continue 
to  increase  in  the  future.    While  we  believe  that  advances  in  vehicle  technologies  provide  us  with  opportunities  to  develop 
innovative products and solutions for the vehicle repair market, if we are not able to execute on those possibilities, our business 
and results of operations could suffer.

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The performance of Snap-on’s mobile tool distribution business depends on the success of its franchisees. 

Approximately 43% of our consolidated net revenues in 2022 were generated by the Snap-on Tools Group, which consists of 
Snap-on’s  business  operations  primarily  serving  vehicle  service  and  repair  technicians  through  the  company’s  multi-national 
mobile  tool  distribution  channel.  Snap-on’s  success  is  dependent  on  its  relationships  with  franchisees,  individually  and 
collectively, as they are the primary sales and service link between the company and vehicle service and repair technicians, who 
are an important class of end users for Snap-on’s products and services. 

If  our  franchisees  are  not  successful,  or  if  we  do  not  maintain  an  effective  relationship  with  our  franchisees,  the  delivery  of 
products, the collection of receivables and/or our relationship with end users could be adversely affected and thereby negatively 
impact our business, financial condition, results of operations and cash flows.

In  addition,  if  we  are  unable  to  maintain  effective  relationships  with  franchisees,  Snap-on  or  the  franchisees  may  choose  to 
terminate the relationship, which may result in: (i) open routes, in which end-user customers are not provided reliable service; 
(ii)  litigation  resulting  from  termination;  (iii)  reduced  collections  or  increased  charge-offs  of  franchisee  receivables  owed  to 
Snap-on; and/or (iv) reduced collections or increased charge-offs of finance and contract receivables.

The inability to continue to introduce new products that respond to customer needs and achieve market acceptance could result 
in lower revenues and reduced profitability.

Sales from new products represent a significant portion of our net sales and are expected to continue to represent a significant 
component of our future net sales. We may not be able to compete effectively unless we continue to enhance existing products 
or introduce new products to the marketplace in a timely manner.  Product improvements and new product introductions require 
significant  financial  and  other  resources,  including  planning,  design,  development,  sourcing  and  testing  at  the  technological, 
product and manufacturing process levels. Our competitors’ new products may beat our products to market, be more effective, 
contain  more  features,  be  less  expensive  than  our  products,  and/or  render  our  products  obsolete.  Any  new  products  that  we 
develop  may  not  receive  market  acceptance  or  otherwise  generate  any  meaningful  net  sales  or  profits  for  us  relative  to  our 
expectations based on, among other factors, existing and anticipated investments in manufacturing capacity and commitments 
to fund advertising, marketing, promotional programs and research and development.

Failure to adequately protect intellectual property, or claims of infringement, could adversely affect our business, reputation, 
financial condition, results of operations and cash flows.

Intellectual property rights are an important and integral component of our business and failure to obtain or maintain adequate 
protection of our intellectual property rights for any reason could have a material adverse effect on our business. We attempt to 
protect our intellectual property rights through a combination of patent, trademark, copyright and trade secret laws, as well as 
licensing  agreements  and  third-party  nondisclosure  and  assignment  agreements.  In  addition,  we  have  been,  and  in  the  future 
may  be,  subject  to  claims  of  intellectual  property  infringement  against  us  by  third  parties;  whether  or  not  these  claims  have 
merit, we could be required to expend significant resources in defense of those claims. Adverse determinations in a judicial or 
administrative proceeding or via a settlement could prevent us from manufacturing and selling our products, prevent us from 
stopping others from manufacturing and selling competing products, and/or result in payments for damages. In the event of an 
infringement  claim,  we  may  also  be  required  to  spend  significant  resources  to  develop  alternatives  or  obtain  licenses,  which 
may not be available on reasonable terms or at all, and may reduce our sales and disrupt our production. Failure to obtain or 
maintain  adequate  protection  of  our  intellectual  property  rights  for  any  reason  could  have  a  material  adverse  effect  on  our 
business.

The global tool, equipment, diagnostics, and repair information industries are competitive.

We  face  strong  competition  in  all  of  our  market  segments.  Price  competition  in  our  various  industries  is  intense  and  pricing 
pressures  from  competitors  and  customers  continue  to  increase.  In  general,  as  a  manufacturer  and  marketer  of  premium 
products and services, the expectations of Snap-on’s customers and its franchisees are high. Any inability to maintain customer 
satisfaction could diminish Snap-on’s premium image and reputation and could result in a lessening of our ability to command 
premium  pricing.  We  expect  that  the  level  of  competition  will  remain  high  in  the  future,  which  could  limit  our  ability  to 
maintain or increase market share or profitability.

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Foreign operations are subject to political, economic, trade and other risks that could adversely affect our business, financial 
condition, results of operations and cash flows.

Approximately 28% of our revenues in 2022 were generated outside of the United States. Future growth rates and success of 
our business depends in large part on continued growth in our non-U.S. operations, including growth in emerging markets and 
critical  industries.  Numerous  risks  and  uncertainties  affect  our  non-U.S.  operations.  These  include  political,  economic  and 
social  instability,  such  as  acts  of  war,  armed  conflicts,  civil  disturbance  or  acts  of  terrorism,  local  labor  conditions,  trade 
relations  with  China,  changes  in  government  policies  and  regulations,  including  those  intended  to  address  climate  change, 
imposition or increases in withholding and other taxes on remittances and other payments by international subsidiaries, as well 
as  exposure  to  liabilities  under  anti-bribery  and  anti-corruption  laws  in  various  countries,  such  as  the  U.S.  Foreign  Corrupt 
Practices  Act,  currency  volatility,  transportation  delays  or  interruptions,  sovereign  debt  uncertainties  and  difficulties  in 
enforcement of contract and intellectual property rights, reputational risks related to, among other factors, different standards 
and  practices  among  countries,  as  well  as  natural  disasters,  weather  events  and  outbreaks  of  infectious  diseases.  Should  the 
economic environment in our non-U.S. markets deteriorate from current levels, our results of operations and financial position 
could be materially impacted, including as a result of the effects of potential impairment write-downs of goodwill and/or other 
intangible assets related to these businesses.

The United Kingdom (“U.K.”) has formally left the European Union (“Brexit”).  As part of the agreement between the U.K. 
and the European Union regarding Brexit, there is a new series of customs and regulatory checks, including rules of origin and 
stringent local content requirements.  There are also restrictions on the free movement of people and temporary visas for work-
related  purposes  have  been  re-introduced.    The  implications  of  Brexit,  including  disruptions  to  trade  and  the  movement  of 
goods, services and people between the U.K. and the European Union or other countries, may lead to additional cost, delays and 
volatility  in  currency  exchange  rates,  as  well  as  create  legal  and  global  economic  uncertainty.  These  and  other  potential 
implications could adversely affect our business and results of operations.

The February 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine and the ongoing conflict in the region has led to sanctions and actions taken 
against Russia and Belarus by the United States, the U.K., the European Union and others. The war in Ukraine has not had a 
material impact on our business and operations; however, expansion of the conflict beyond its current geographic, political and 
economic  scope  could  adversely  impact  our  business,  results  of  operations  and  financial  condition.  Risks  related  to  this 
situation  include  supply  chain  inefficiencies,  price  increases  and  shortages  of  raw  materials  and  components,  exchange  rate 
volatility, energy shortages in Europe, an increase in cybersecurity incidents, and potential impairment of certain assets. 

Our foreign operations are also subject to other risks and challenges, such as the need to staff and manage diverse workforces, 
respond to the needs of multiple national and international marketplaces, and differing business climates and cultures in various 
countries.

Operational Risks

Risks  associated  with  the  disruption  of  manufacturing  operations  could  adversely  affect  our  profitability  or  competitive 
position.

We  manufacture  a  significant  portion  of  the  products  we  sell.  Any  prolonged  disruption  in  the  operations  of  our  existing 
manufacturing  facilities,  whether  due  to  technical  or  labor  difficulties,  facility  consolidation  or  closure  actions,  lack  of  raw 
material or component availability, destruction of or damage to any facility (as a result of natural disasters, climate or weather 
events,  use  and  storage  of  hazardous  materials,  armed  conflicts,  sabotage,  terrorism,  civil  unrest  or  other  events),  or  other 
reasons, including outbreaks of infectious diseases, such as the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, could have a material adverse 
effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations and cash flows.

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Price  inflation  and  shortages  of  raw  materials,  components,  certain  purchased  finished  goods  and  energy  sources  have 
impacted, and in the future could adversely affect, the ability to obtain, as well as the cost of, needed materials or products and, 
in turn, our results of operations.

Snap-on’s  supply  of  raw  materials  and  purchased  components  are  generally  available  from  numerous  suppliers,  and  the 
company  continuously  works  to  expand  its  supplier  base  to  ensure  availability.  The  principal  raw  material  used  in  the 
manufacture  of  our  products  is  steel,  which  we  purchase  in  competitive,  price-sensitive  markets.  To  meet  Snap-on’s  high 
quality  standards,  our  steel  needs  range  from  specialized  alloys,  which  are  available  only  from  a  limited  group  of  approved 
suppliers, to common alloys, which are available from multiple suppliers. Some of these materials have been, and in the future 
may be, in short supply, particularly in the event of mill shutdowns or production cut backs. In addition, outbreaks of infectious 
diseases, weather events, armed conflicts or other circumstances beyond our control could also impact the availability of raw 
materials and components.  Physical risks of climate change may also impact the availability and cost of materials, sources and 
supply of energy and could also increase operating costs.  Raw materials, components and certain purchased finished goods can 
exhibit price and demand cyclicality, including as a result of tariffs, other trade protection measures, inflationary factors, and 
supply  chain  inefficiencies.    Associated  unexpected  variability  has  resulted,  and  in  the  future  could  result,  in  an  increase  in 
product costs and require Snap-on to increase prices to maintain margins.

We use various energy sources to transport, produce and distribute products, and some of our products have components that 
are petroleum based. Petroleum and energy prices have periodically increased significantly over short periods of time; future 
volatility  and  changes  may  be  caused  by  market  fluctuations,  supply  and  demand,  currency  fluctuations,  production  and 
transportation  disruptions,  climate  change  regulations,  world  events,  including  armed  conflicts,  and  changes  in  governmental 
programs.  Energy  price  increases  raise  both  our  operating  costs  and  the  costs  of  our  materials,  and  we  may  not  be  able  to 
increase  our  prices  enough  to  offset  these  costs  in  certain  areas.  Higher  prices  also  may  reduce  the  level  of  future  customer 
orders and our profitability.

Failure  to  maintain  effective  distribution  of  products  and  services  could  adversely  impact  revenue,  gross  margin  and 
profitability.

We  use  a  variety  of  distribution  methods  to  sell  our  products  and  services.  Successfully  managing  the  interaction  of  our 
distribution efforts to reach various potential customer segments for our products and services is a complex process. Moreover, 
since  each  distribution  method  has  distinct  risks,  costs  and  gross  margins,  our  failure  to  implement  the  most  advantageous 
balance in the delivery model for our products and services could adversely affect our revenue, gross margins and profitability.

Data security and information technology infrastructure and security are critical to supporting business objectives; failure of 
our systems to operate effectively could adversely affect our business and reputation.

We depend heavily on information technology infrastructure to achieve our business objectives and to protect sensitive data, 
and we continually invest in improving such systems. In the ordinary course of business, we collect and store sensitive data and 
information,  including  personally  identifiable  information  about  our  employees  and  the  company’s  proprietary  and  regulated 
business information, as well as that of our customers, suppliers and business partners.  Our information systems, like those of 
other  companies,  are  susceptible  to  malicious  damage,  intrusions  and  outages  due  to,  among  other  events,  viruses,  cyber 
attacks,  industrial  espionage,  phishing  attempts,  hacking,  break-ins  and  similar  events,  as  well  as  other  breaches  of  security, 
natural disasters, power loss or telecommunications failures.  Techniques used to breach information technology systems are 
growing in sophistication and increasingly come from threat actors of all types, including individuals, criminal organizations 
and state-sponsored operatives.  In early March 2022, as previously disclosed, Snap-on detected unusual activity in some areas 
of  its  information  technology  environment,  quickly  took  down  its  network  connections  as  part  of  the  company’s  defense 
protocols, launched a comprehensive analysis assisted by a leading external forensics firm, and notified law enforcement. The 
company  continued  to  pursue  its  commercial  activities  and  restored  connections  as  system  interfaces  were  cleared.  The 
information technology incident did not significantly affect the company’s financial results.

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In  response  to  the  evolving  cyber  threat  environment,  we  continue  to  invest  in  data  security  and  address  these  risks  and 
uncertainties by implementing security technologies, internal controls, network and data center resiliency, and redundancy and 
recovery processes, as well as by securing insurance. Future problems that impair or compromise the company’s information 
technology infrastructure, including those due to natural disasters, power outages, major network failures, security breaches or 
malicious attacks, or those occurring during system upgrades and/or new system implementations could impede our operations. 
Such impacts could interfere with our ability to record or process orders, manufacture and ship in a timely manner, manage our 
financial services operations including originating, processing, accounting for and collecting receivables, protect sensitive data 
of the company, our customers, our suppliers and business partners, or otherwise carry on business in the normal course. The 
March  2022  incident  did  not  have  a  significant  impact  on  the  results  of  our  operations;  however,  future  cyber  events  could 
cause us to lose customers and/or revenue and could require us to incur significant expense to remediate, including as a result of 
legal or regulatory claims, proceedings, fines or penalties, and could also damage our reputation.

In association with initiatives to better integrate business units, rationalize our operating footprint and improve responsiveness 
to  franchisees  and  customers,  Snap-on  is  continually  enhancing  its  global  Enterprise  Resource  Planning  (ERP)  management 
information  systems.  As  we  integrate,  implement  and  deploy  new  information  technology  processes  and  enhance  our 
information  infrastructure  across  our  global  operations,  we  could  experience  disruptions  in  our  business  that  could  have  an 
adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations and cash flows.

Failure to attract, retain and effectively manage qualified personnel could lead to a loss of revenue and/or profitability.

Snap-on’s success depends, in part, on the efforts and abilities of its senior management team and other key employees whose 
skills, experience and industry contacts significantly benefit our operations and administration. The failure to attract and retain 
members of our senior management team and other key employees, to effectively develop personnel and to execute succession 
plans  could  have  a  negative  effect  on  our  operating  results.  In  addition,  transitions  of  important  responsibilities  to  new 
individuals inherently include the possibility of disruptions to our business and operations, which could negatively affect our 
business, financial condition, results of operations and cash flows.

We  may  not  successfully  integrate  businesses  we  acquire,  which  could  have  an  adverse  impact  on  our  business,  financial 
condition, results of operations and cash flows.

The pursuit of growth through acquisitions, including participation in joint ventures, involves significant risks that could have a 
material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations and cash flows. These risks include:

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Loss of the acquired businesses’ customers;
Inability to integrate successfully the acquired businesses’ operations;
Inability to coordinate management and integrate and retain employees of the acquired businesses;
Unforeseen or contingent liabilities of the acquired businesses;
Large write-offs or write-downs, or the impairment of goodwill or other intangible assets;
Difficulties  in  implementing  and  maintaining  consistent  standards,  controls,  procedures,  policies  and  information 
systems;
Failure  to  realize  anticipated  synergies,  economies  of  scale  or  other  anticipated  benefits,  or  to  maintain  operating 
margins;
Strain on our personnel, systems and resources, and diversion of attention from other priorities;
Incurrence of additional debt and related interest expense; and
The dilutive effect in the event of the issuance of additional equity securities.

The  steps  taken  to  restructure  operations,  rationalize  operating  footprint,  lower  operating  expenses  and  achieve  greater 
efficiencies in the supply chain could disrupt business.

We have taken steps in the past, and may take additional steps in the future, intended to improve customer service and drive 
further  efficiencies  as  well  as  reduce  costs,  some  of  which  could  be  disruptive  to  our  business.  Future  efforts  to  reduce 
components  of  expense  could  result  in  the  recording  of  charges  for  inventory  and  technology-related  write-offs,  workforce 
reduction costs or other charges relating to the consolidation or closure of facilities. If we were to incur a substantial charge or 
are  unable  to  effectively  manage  our  cost  reduction  and  restructuring  efforts,  our  business,  financial  condition,  results  of 
operations and cash flows could be adversely affected in certain periods. 

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Financial Risks

Our inability to provide acceptable financing alternatives to franchisees and other end-user customers could adversely impact 
our operating results.

An integral component of our business and profitability is our ability to offer competitive financing alternatives to franchisees 
and other end-user customers. The lack of our ability to offer such alternatives or obtain capital resources or other financing to 
support our receivables on terms that we believe are attractive, whether resulting from the state of the financial markets, our 
own  operating  performance,  or  other  factors,  would  negatively  affect  our  operating  results  and  financial  condition.  Adverse 
fluctuations in interest rates and/or our ability to provide competitive financing programs could also have an adverse impact on 
our revenue and profitability.

Exposure to credit risks of customers and resellers may make it difficult to collect receivables, and our allowances for credit 
losses for receivables may prove inadequate, which could adversely affect operating results and financial condition.

A  decline  in  industry  and/or  economic  conditions  could  have  the  potential  to  weaken  the  financial  position  of  some  of  our 
customers,  including  financial  services  customers.  If  circumstances  surrounding  our  customers’  ability  to  repay  their  credit 
obligations  were  to  deteriorate  and  result  in  the  write-down  or  write-off  of  such  receivables,  it  would  negatively  affect  our 
operating results for the relevant period and, if large, could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, 
results of operations and cash flows.

The  company  maintains  allowances  for  credit  losses  for  receivables  to  provide  for  defaults  and  nonperformance.  These 
allowances represent an estimate of expected credit losses over the remaining contractual life of the receivables, using historical 
loss experience, asset specific risk characteristics, current conditions, reasonable and supportable forecasts, and an appropriate 
reversion  period,  when  applicable.  The  determination  of  the  appropriate  levels  of  the  allowances  for  credit  losses  involves  a 
high  degree  of  subjectivity  and  judgement,  and  requires  the  company  to  make  estimates  of  credit  risks,  which  may  undergo 
material changes as a result of economic conditions and other factors.  The company’s allowances may not be adequate to cover 
actual  losses,  and  future  provisions  for  credit  losses  could  materially  and  adversely  affect  our  financial  condition,  results  of 
operations and cash flows.

Foreign operations are subject to currency exchange, inflation, interest and other risks that could adversely affect our business, 
financial condition, results of operations and cash flows.

The  reporting  currency  for  Snap-on’s  consolidated  financial  statements  is  the  U.S.  dollar.  Certain  of  the  company’s  assets, 
liabilities, expenses and revenues are denominated in currencies other than the U.S. dollar. In preparing Snap-on’s Consolidated 
Financial  Statements,  those  assets,  liabilities,  expenses  and  revenues  are  translated  into  U.S.  dollars  at  applicable  exchange 
rates. Increases or decreases in exchange rates between the U.S. dollar and other currencies affect the U.S. dollar value of those 
items,  as  reflected  in  the  Consolidated  Financial  Statements.  Substantial  fluctuations  in  the  value  of  the  U.S.  dollar  or  other 
transactional currencies have had and, in the future, could have a significant impact on the company’s financial condition and 
results of operations. We are also affected by changes in inflation and interest rates in non-U.S. jurisdictions. Cash generated in 
certain non-U.S. jurisdictions may be difficult to repatriate to the United States in a tax-efficient manner. 

Adverse  developments  in  the  credit  and  financial  markets  could  negatively  impact  the  availability  of  credit  that  we  and  our 
customers need to operate our businesses.

We  depend  upon  the  availability  of  credit  to  operate  our  business,  including  the  financing  of  receivables  from  end-user 
customers  that  are  originated  by  our  financial  services  businesses.  Our  end-user  customers,  franchisees  and  suppliers  also 
require access to credit for their businesses. At times, world financial markets have been unstable and subject to uncertainty. 
Adverse developments in the credit and financial markets, or unfavorable changes in Snap-on’s credit rating, could negatively 
impact  the  availability  of  future  financing  and  the  terms  on  which  it  might  be  available  to  Snap-on,  its  end-user  customers, 
franchisees and suppliers. Inability to access credit or capital markets, or a deterioration in the terms on which financing might 
be available, could have an adverse impact on our business, financial condition, results of operations and cash flows.

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Increasing our financial leverage could affect our operations and profitability.

The maximum available credit under our multi-currency revolving credit facility is $800 million. The company’s leverage ratio 
may affect both our availability of additional capital resources as well as our operations in several ways, including:

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The terms on which credit may be available to us could be less attractive, both in the economic terms of the credit and 
the covenants stipulated by the credit terms;
The possible lack of availability of additional credit or access to the commercial paper market;
The potential for higher levels of interest expense to service or maintain our outstanding debt;
The possibility of additional borrowings in the future to repay our indebtedness when it comes due; and
The possible diversion of capital resources from other uses.

While we believe we will have the ability to service our debt and obtain additional resources in the future if and when needed, 
that  will  depend  upon  our  results  of  operations  and  financial  position  at  the  time,  the  then-current  state  of  the  credit  and 
financial markets, and other factors that may be beyond our control. Therefore, we cannot give assurances that credit will be 
available on terms that we consider attractive, or at all, if and when necessary or beneficial to us.

Failure  to  achieve  expected  investment  returns  on  pension  plan  assets,  as  well  as  changes  in  interest  rates  or  plan 
demographics, could adversely impact our results of operations, financial condition and cash flows.

Snap-on sponsors various defined benefit pension plans (the “pension plans”). The assets of the pension plans are diversified in 
an attempt to mitigate the risk of a large loss. Required funding for the company’s domestic defined benefit pension plans is 
determined  in  accordance  with  guidelines  set  forth  in  the  federal  Employee  Retirement  Income  Security  Act  (“ERISA”); 
foreign  defined  benefit  pension  plans  are  funded  in  accordance  with  local  statutes  or  practice.  Additional  contributions  to 
enhance the funded status of the pension plans can be made at the company’s discretion. However, there can be no assurance 
that  the  value  of  the  pension  plan  assets,  or  the  investment  returns  on  those  plan  assets,  will  be  sufficient  to  meet  the  future 
benefit  obligations  of  such  plans.  In  addition,  during  periods  of  adverse  investment  market  conditions  and  declining  interest 
rates, the company may be required to make additional cash contributions to the pension plans that could reduce our financial 
flexibility.  Changes  in  plan  demographics,  including  an  increase  in  the  number  of  retirements  or  changes  in  life  expectancy 
assumptions, may also increase the costs and funding requirements of the obligations related to the company’s pension plans.

Our pension plan obligations are affected by changes in market interest rates. Significant fluctuations in market interest rates 
have added, and may further add, volatility to our pension plan obligations. In periods of declining market interest rates, our 
pension  plan  obligations  generally  increase;  in  periods  of  increasing  market  interest  rates,  our  pension  plan  obligations 
generally decrease. While our plan assets are broadly diversified, there are inherent market risks associated with investments; if 
adverse  market  conditions  occur,  our  plan  assets  could  incur  significant  or  material  losses.  Since  we  may  need  to  make 
additional  contributions  to  address  changes  in  obligations  and/or  a  loss  in  plan  assets,  the  combination  of  declining  market 
interest  rates,  past  or  future  plan  asset  investment  losses,  and/or  changes  in  plan  demographics  could  adversely  impact  our 
results of operations, financial condition and cash flows.

The company’s pension plan expense is comprised of the following factors: (i) service cost; (ii) interest on projected benefit 
obligations; (iii) expected return on plan assets; (iv) the amortization of prior service costs and credits; (v) effects of actuarial 
gains and losses; and (vi) settlement/curtailment costs, when applicable. The accounting for pensions involves the estimation of 
a  number  of  factors  that  are  highly  uncertain.  Certain  factors,  such  as  the  interest  on  projected  benefit  obligations  and  the 
expected  return  on  plan  assets,  are  impacted  by  changes  in  market  interest  rates  and  the  value  of  plan  assets.  A  significant 
decrease in market interest rates and a decrease in the fair value of plan assets would increase net pension expense and may 
adversely affect the company’s future results of operations. See Note 12 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for further 
information on the company’s pension plans.

The  recognition  of  impairment  charges  on  goodwill  or  other  intangible  assets  would  adversely  impact  our  future  financial 
condition and results of operations.

We have a substantial amount of goodwill and purchased intangible assets, almost all of which are booked in the Commercial & 
Industrial Group and in the Repair Systems & Information Group. We are required to perform impairment tests on our goodwill 
and  other  intangibles  annually  or  at  any  time  when  events  occur  that  could  impact  the  value  of  our  business  segments.  Our 
determination of whether impairment has occurred is based on a comparison of each of our reporting units’ fair market value 
with its carrying value.

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Significant  and  unanticipated  changes  in  circumstances,  such  as  declines  in  profitability  and  cash  flow  due  to  long-term 
deterioration in macroeconomic, industry and market conditions, the loss of key customers, changes in technology or markets, 
changes  in  key  personnel  or  litigation,  a  sustained  decrease  in  share  price  and/or  other  events,  could  require  a  provision  for 
impairment in a future period that could substantially impact our reported earnings and reduce our consolidated net worth and 
shareholders’  equity.  Should  the  economic  environment  in  these  markets  deteriorate,  our  results  of  operations  and  financial 
position could be materially impacted, including as a result of the effects of potential impairment write-downs of goodwill and/
or other intangible assets related to these businesses.

Legal and Regulatory Risks

Legislation  and  regulations  relating  to  our  business  and  the  countries  where  we  operate,  including  those  related  to 
sustainability matters, as well as any changes to such legislation or regulations, in addition to new compliance obligations or a 
failure to maintain existing compliance requirements, may, if significant, affect our business, reputation, results of operations 
and financial condition.

Significant changes to legislative and regulatory activity, and compliance burdens, including those associated with: (i) sales to 
our government, military and defense contractor customers; and (ii) classification of third parties, including our franchisees, as 
independent from the company, as well as the manner in which they are applied, could significantly impact our business and the 
economy as a whole.

Financial  services  businesses  of  all  kinds  are  subject  to  significant  and  complex  regulations  and  enforcement.  In  addition  to 
potentially  increasing  the  costs  and  other  requirements  of  doing  business  due  to  compliance  obligations,  new  laws  and 
regulations,  or  changes  to  existing  laws  and  regulations,  as  well  as  the  enforcement  thereof,  may  affect  the  relationships 
between  creditors  and  debtors,  inhibit  the  rights  of  creditors  to  collect  amounts  owed  to  them,  expand  liability  for  certain 
actions or inaction, or limit the types of financial products or services offered, any or all of which could have a material adverse 
effect on our financial condition, results of operations and cash flows. Failure to comply with any of these laws or regulations 
could also result in civil, criminal, monetary and/or non-monetary penalties, damage to our reputation, and/or the incurrence of 
remediation costs.

In  recent  years  there  has  been  increased  public  awareness,  concern  and  focus  on  environmental  and  sustainability  issues, 
including matters related to global climate change.  The current focus on these matters is expected to result in additional and/or 
more  restrictive  regulations,  requirements  and/or  industry  or  third-party  standards  to  reduce  or  mitigate  global  warming  and 
other environmental or sustainability risks, though the timing is uncertain.

Increased  regulatory  requirements  or  standards  may  result  in  increased  compliance  or  input  costs,  including  those  related  to 
energy or raw materials, for us and our suppliers. If environmental laws or regulations or industry standards are either changed 
or  adopted,  and  impose  significant  operational  restrictions  and  compliance  requirements  upon  the  company,  the  company's 
business,  reputation,  results  of  operations,  financial  condition  and  competitive  position  could  be  negatively  impacted.  For 
example,  if  significant  increases  in  fuel  economy  requirements  or  changes  to  vehicle  emissions  requirements  for  internal 
combustion  engine  vehicles  were  imposed,  there  could  be  a  decrease  in  demand  for  such  vehicles  and  a  reduction  in  miles 
driven,  which  could  adversely  impact  the  demand  for  certain  of  our  products  and  services.  Furthermore,  an  inability  to 
successfully manage climate change or sustainability matters, or to effectively respond to new, or changes in, legal or regulatory 
requirements concerning sustainability matters, or increased operating or manufacturing costs due to changes in the regulatory 
environment, could adversely affect our business.  

These developments, and other potential future legislation and regulations, including the increasing global regulation of privacy 
rights, may also adversely affect the customers to which, and the markets into which, we sell our products, and increase our 
costs and otherwise negatively affect our business, reputation, results of operations and financial condition, including in ways 
that cannot yet be foreseen.

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Product liability claims and litigation could affect our business, reputation, financial condition, results of operations and cash 
flows.

The products that we design and/or manufacture, and/or the services we provide, can lead to product liability claims or other 
legal claims being filed against us. To the extent that plaintiffs are successful in showing that a defect in a product’s design, 
manufacture or warnings led to personal injury or property damage, or that our provision of services resulted in similar injury or 
damage, we may be subject to claims for damages. Although we are insured for damages above a certain amount, we bear the 
costs and expenses associated with defending claims, including frivolous lawsuits, and are responsible for damages up to the 
insurance retention amount. In addition to claims concerning individual products, as a manufacturer, we can be subject to costs, 
potential negative publicity and lawsuits related to product recalls, which could adversely impact our results of operations and 
damage our reputation.

Legal disputes could adversely affect our business, reputation, financial condition, results of operations and cash flows.

In  the  ordinary  course  of  our  business,  we  are  subject  to  legal  disputes  that  are  litigated  and/or  settled.  Disputes  or  future 
lawsuits  could  result  in  the  diversion  of  management’s  time  and  attention  away  from  business  operations.  Additionally, 
negative developments with respect to legal disputes and the costs incurred in defending ourselves, even if successful, could 
have an adverse impact on the company and its reputation. Successful outcomes, at trial or on appeal, can never be assured. 
Adverse  outcomes  or  settlements  could  also  require  us  to  pay  damages,  potentially  in  excess  of  amounts  reserved,  or  incur 
liability for other remedies that could have a material adverse effect on our business, reputation, financial condition, results of 
operations and cash flows.

Our operations expose us to the risk of environmental liabilities, costs, litigation and violations that could adversely affect our 
financial condition, results of operations and reputation.

Certain of our operations are subject to environmental laws and regulations in the jurisdictions in which they operate, which 
impose  limitations  on  the  discharge  of  pollutants  into  the  ground,  air  and  water  and  establish  standards  for  the  generation, 
treatment, use, storage and disposal of hazardous wastes. We must also comply with various health and safety regulations in the 
United States and abroad in connection with our operations. Failure to comply with any of these laws could result in civil and 
criminal,  monetary  and  non-monetary  penalties  and  damage  to  our  reputation.  In  addition,  we  may  incur  costs  related  to 
remedial efforts or alleged environmental damage associated with past or current waste disposal practices. We cannot provide 
assurance  that  our  costs  of  complying  with  current  or  future  environmental  protection  and  health  and  safety  laws  will  not 
exceed our estimates.

The inability to successfully defend claims from taxing authorities and changes in tax laws and rules could adversely affect our 
financial condition, results of operations and cash flows.

We conduct business in many countries, which requires us to interpret the income tax laws and rulings in each of those taxing 
jurisdictions.  Due  to  the  subjectivity  of  tax  laws  in  and  between  jurisdictions,  as  well  as  the  subjectivity  of  factual 
interpretations,  our  estimates  of  income  tax  liabilities  may  differ  from  actual  payments  or  assessments.  Claims  from  taxing 
authorities related to these differences could have an adverse impact on our financial condition, results of operations and cash 
flows.

Risk related to COVID-19 and Other Infectious Diseases

The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic continues to pose risks to our business, results of operations, financial condition and cash 
flows, and other epidemics or outbreaks of infectious diseases may have a similar impact.

We  face  risks  related  to  outbreaks  of  infectious  diseases,  including  the  ongoing  COVID-19  pandemic.  In  response  to 
COVID-19  and  its  variants,  national  and  local  governments  around  the  world  have  instituted  certain  protective  measures  at 
various times. While such restrictions have generally eased in many countries where we have operations, existing measures may 
be extended in certain regions and additional measures may be imposed to combat the COVID-19 pandemic or future outbreaks 
of infectious diseases. 

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The effects of COVID-19 or other similar outbreaks on the company could include reduced consumer and investor confidence, 
instability in the credit and financial markets, volatile corporate profits, supply chain inefficiencies, and reduced business and 
consumer spending, which could adversely affect our results of operations by reducing our sales, margins and/or net income as 
a result of rising costs, a slowdown in customer orders or order cancellations.  To the extent the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, 
or a future outbreak of an infectious disease, adversely affects our business, financial condition, results of operations and cash 
flows, it may also heighten many of the other risks described in this section.

General Risk Factor

Economic conditions and world events could affect our operating results.

In addition to the specific risks above, we, our franchisees and our customers, may be adversely affected by changing economic 
conditions, including conditions that may particularly impact specific regions. These conditions may result in reduced consumer 
and  investor  confidence,  instability  in  the  credit  and  financial  markets,  volatile  corporate  profits,  and  reduced  business  and 
consumer spending. We, our franchisees and our customers, and the economy as a whole, also may be affected by future world 
or local events outside our control, such as tariffs and other trade protection measures put in place by the United States or other 
countries, acts of terrorism, developments in the war on terrorism, armed conflicts (including the current war in Ukraine), civil 
unrest,  conflicts  in  international  situations,  weather  events  and  natural  disasters,  outbreaks  of  infectious  diseases  such  as  the 
ongoing  COVID-19  pandemic,  as  well  as  government-related  developments  or  issues,  including  changes  in  tax  laws  and 
regulations,  new  or  enhanced  regulations  related  to  climate  change  and  other  sustainability  matters,  and  changes  in  financial 
accounting standards. These factors may affect the results of operations by reducing our sales, margins and/or net earnings as a 
result of a slowdown in customer orders or order cancellations, impact the availability and/or pricing of raw materials and/or the 
supply chain, and could potentially lead to future impairment of goodwill or other intangible assets. In addition, political, social 
turmoil, international conflicts and terrorist acts may put pressure on global economic conditions. Unstable political, social and 
economic conditions may make it difficult for our franchisees, customers, suppliers and us to accurately forecast and plan future 
business activities. If such conditions persist, our business, financial condition, results of operations and cash flows could be 
negatively affected. 

Item 1B: Unresolved Staff Comments

None.

Item 2: Properties

Snap-on maintains leased and owned manufacturing, software development, warehouse, distribution, research and development 
and  office  facilities  throughout  the  world.  Snap-on  believes  that  its  facilities  currently  in  use  are  suitable  and  have  adequate 
capacity to meet its present and foreseeable future demand. Snap-on’s facilities in the United States occupy approximately 4.1 
million square feet, of which 73% is owned, including its corporate and general office facility located in Kenosha, Wisconsin. 
Snap-on’s  facilities  outside  the  United  States  occupy  approximately  4.4  million  square  feet,  of  which  approximately  73%  is 
owned. Certain Snap-on facilities are leased through operating and finance lease agreements. See Note 17 to the Consolidated 
Financial  Statements  for  information  on  the  company’s  operating  and  finance  leases.  Snap-on  management  continually 
monitors the company’s capacity needs and makes adjustments as dictated by market and other conditions.

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The  following  table  provides  information  about  our  corporate  headquarters  and  financial  services  operations,  and  each  of   
Snap-on’s principal active manufacturing locations, distribution centers and software development locations (exceeding 50,000 
square feet) as of 2022 year end: 

Location

Principal Property Use

Owned/Leased

Segment*

U.S. Locations:

Elkmont, Alabama
Conway, Arkansas
City of Industry, California
San Diego, California
San Jose, California
Tustin, California
Columbus, Georgia
Crystal Lake, Illinois
Libertyville, Illinois
Algona, Iowa
Louisville, Kentucky
Olive Branch, Mississippi
Carson City, Nevada
Murphy, North Carolina
Richfield, Ohio
Robesonia, Pennsylvania
Elizabethton, Tennessee
Kenosha, Wisconsin
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin

Non-U.S. Locations:

Santo Tome, Argentina
New South Wales, Australia
Minsk, Belarus
Santa Bárbara d’Oeste, Brazil
Calgary, Canada
Mississauga, Canada
Beijing, China
Kunshan, China
Xiaoshan, China
Banbury, England
Bramley, England
Kettering, England
Bauge-en-Anjou, France
Sopron, Hungary
Correggio, Italy
Tokyo, Japan
Helmond, Netherlands
Vila do Conde, Portugal
Irun, Spain
Placencia, Spain
Vitoria, Spain
Edsbyn, Sweden
Kungsör, Sweden
Lidköping, Sweden

* Segment abbreviations:

  Manufacturing
  Manufacturing and distribution
  Manufacturing
  Software development
  Software development

Manufacturing and distribution

  Distribution
  Distribution
  Financial services
  Manufacturing and distribution
  Manufacturing and distribution
  Distribution
  Distribution
  Manufacturing and distribution
  Software development
  Distribution
  Manufacturing
  Distribution and corporate
  Manufacturing
Distribution

  Manufacturing
  Distribution and financial services
  Manufacturing
  Manufacturing and distribution
  Distribution
  Distribution
  Manufacturing and distribution
  Manufacturing
  Manufacturing
  Manufacturing and distribution
  Manufacturing
  Distribution and financial services

Manufacturing
  Manufacturing
  Manufacturing
  Distribution
  Distribution
  Manufacturing
  Manufacturing
  Manufacturing
  Manufacturing and distribution
  Manufacturing
  Manufacturing and distribution
  Manufacturing

  Owned
  Owned and leased
  Leased
  Owned
  Leased
Leased
  Owned
  Owned and leased
  Leased
  Owned
  Leased
  Owned
  Owned and leased
  Owned and leased
  Owned
  Owned
  Owned
  Owned
  Owned
Owned

  Owned
  Leased
  Owned
  Owned
  Leased
  Leased
  Leased
  Owned
  Owned
  Owned
  Owned
  Owned and leased

Owned
  Owned
  Owned
  Leased
  Owned
  Owned
  Owned
  Owned
  Owned
  Owned
  Owned
  Owned

  SOT
  RS&I
  C&I
  RS&I
  RS&I
C&I
  C&I
  SOT
  FS
  SOT
  RS&I
  SOT
  SOT
  C&I
  RS&I
  SOT
  SOT
  SOT, C&I, RS&I
  SOT

SOT, C&I, RS&I

  C&I
  SOT, FS
  C&I
  RS&I
  SOT
  SOT, RS&I
  C&I
  C&I
  C&I
  C&I
  C&I
  SOT, C&I, FS

C&I
  RS&I
  RS&I
  C&I
  C&I
  C&I
  C&I
  C&I
  C&I
  C&I
  RS&I
  C&I

C&I – Commercial & Industrial Group 

SOT – Snap-on Tools Group 

RS&I – Repair Systems & Information Group          FS – Financial Services 

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Item 3: Legal Proceedings

Snap-on is involved in various legal matters that are being litigated and/or settled in the ordinary course of business. Although it 
is not possible to predict the outcome of these legal matters, management believes that the results of these legal matters will not 
have a material impact on Snap-on’s consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

Item 4: Mine Safety Disclosures

Not applicable.

PART II

Item 5: Market for Registrant’s Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity 
Securities

Snap-on had 53,002,580 shares of common stock outstanding as of 2022 year end. Snap-on’s stock is listed on the New York 
Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol “SNA.” At February 3, 2023, there were 4,113 registered holders of Snap-on common 
stock.

Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities

The following chart discloses information regarding the shares of Snap-on’s common stock repurchased by the company during 
the  fourth  quarter  of  fiscal  2022,  all  of  which  were  purchased  pursuant  to  the  Board’s  authorizations  that  the  company  has 
publicly  announced.  Snap-on  has  undertaken  stock  repurchases  from  time  to  time  to  offset  dilution  related  to  equity  plan 
issuances  and  for  other  corporate  purposes,  as  well  as  when  the  company  believes  market  conditions  are  favorable.  The 
repurchase of Snap-on common stock is at the company’s discretion, subject to prevailing financial and market conditions, and 
pursuant to the Board’s authorizations that the company has publicly announced.

Shares
  purchased  
50,000
87,000
147,000
284,000

Average price
per share
$216.45
$231.48
$233.07
$229.66

Shares purchased as
part of publicly
announced plans or
programs
50,000
87,000
147,000
284,000

Approximate
value of shares
that may yet be
purchased under
publicly
announced plans
or programs*
$385.6 million
$387.6 million
$362.4 million
N/A

Period             

10/02/22 to 10/29/22
10/30/22 to 11/26/22
11/27/22 to 12/31/22
Total/Average

______________________

N/A: Not applicable

* Subject to further adjustment pursuant to the 1996 Authorization described below, as of December 31, 2022, the approximate value of shares that may yet be 

purchased pursuant to the outstanding Board authorizations discussed below is $362.4 million.

•

•

In  1996,  the  Board  authorized  the  company  to  repurchase  shares  of  the  company’s  common  stock  periodically  in  the  open  market  or  in  privately 
negotiated transactions (“the 1996 Authorization”). The 1996 Authorization allows the repurchase of up to the number of shares issued or delivered 
from treasury under the various plans the company has in place that call for the issuance of the company’s common stock. Because the number of 
shares that are purchased pursuant to the 1996 Authorization will change as (i) the company issues shares under its various plans; and (ii) shares are 
repurchased pursuant to this authorization, the number of shares authorized to be repurchased will vary from time to time. The 1996 Authorization 
will expire when terminated by the Board. 

On November 4, 2021, the Board authorized the repurchase of up to $500 million of the company’s common stock (the “2021 Authorization”).  The 
2021 Authorization will expire when the aggregate repurchase price limit is met, unless terminated earlier by the Board.

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Other Purchases or Sales of Equity Securities

The  following  chart  discloses  information  regarding  transactions  in  shares  of  Snap-on’s  common  stock  by  Citibank,  N.A. 
(“Citibank”) during the fourth quarter of 2022 pursuant to a prepaid equity forward agreement (the “Agreement”) with Citibank 
that  is  intended  to  reduce  the  impact  of  market  risk  associated  with  the  stock-based  portion  of  the  company’s  deferred 
compensation  plans.  The  company’s  stock-based  deferred  compensation  liabilities,  which  are  impacted  by  changes  in  the 
company’s  stock  price,  increase  as  the  company’s  stock  price  rises  and  decrease  as  the  company’s  stock  price  declines. 
Pursuant to the Agreement, Citibank may purchase or sell shares of the company’s common stock (for Citibank’s account) in 
the  market  or  in  privately  negotiated  transactions.  The  Agreement  has  no  stated  expiration  date  and  does  not  provide  for    
Snap-on to purchase or repurchase its shares.

Citibank Purchases (Sales) of Snap-on Stock

Period             

10/02/22 to 10/29/22
10/30/22 to 11/26/22
11/27/22 to 12/31/22
Total/Average

Shares         
Purchased (Sold)
—
(6,400)
500
(5,900)

Average Price
per Share
—
$228.61
$235.45
$229.11

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 Five-year Stock Performance Graph

The graph below illustrates the cumulative total shareholder return on Snap-on common stock since December 31, 2017, of a 
$100 investment, assuming that dividends were reinvested quarterly. The graph compares Snap-on’s performance to that of the 
Standard & Poor’s 500 Industrials Index (“S&P 500 Industrials”) and Standard & Poor’s 500 Stock Index (“S&P 500”).

Fiscal Year Ended (1)
December 31, 2017
December 31, 2018
December 31, 2019
December 31, 2020
December 31, 2021
December 31, 2022

_______________________________ 

Snap-on
Incorporated
$100.00
$85.15
$101.79
$105.86
$136.40
$148.55

S&P 500
Industrials
$100.00
$86.71
$112.17
$124.59
$150.89
$142.63

S&P 500
$100.00
$95.62
$125.72
$148.85
$191.58
$156.89

(1)  The company’s fiscal year ends on the Saturday that is on or nearest to December 31 of each year; for ease of calculation, the fiscal year end is assumed to 
be December 31.

Item 6: [Reserved]

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DollarsSNAP-ON INCORPORATEDS&P 500IndustrialsS&P 50020172018201920202021202250100150200Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

Item 7: Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

Management Overview

We believe our 2022 operating performance demonstrates the continued momentum of our operations, confirms the resilience 
of our markets, and reflects the considerable capabilities of our experienced team to overcome the uncertainties of the current 
environment.  Throughout the turbulence, we maintained and further extended our ongoing advantages in our products, brands 
and people.  At the same time, we leveraged existing proficiencies to focus on expanding our professional customer base, not 
only in automotive repair, but in adjacent markets, additional geographies and other areas, including critical industries, where 
the cost and penalties for failure can be high.  Snap-on’s value proposition of making work easier for serious professionals is an 
ongoing strength as we move forward along our runways for coherent growth:

•

•

•

•

Enhancing the franchise network, where we continued to focus on helping our franchisees extend their reach through 
innovative selling processes and productivity initiatives that break the traditional time and space barriers inherent in a 
mobile van;
Expanding with repair shop owners and managers, where we continued to make progress in connecting with customers 
and translating the resulting insights into innovation that solves specific challenges in the repair facility;
Further  extending  to  critical  industries,  where  we  continued  to  grow  our  lines  of  products  customized  for  specific 
industries, including through further integration of acquisitions; and
Building in emerging markets, where we continued to maintain manufacturing capacity, as well as refine product lines 
and distribution capabilities.

Our strategic priorities and plans for 2023 involve continuing to build on our Snap-on Value Creation Processes – our suite of 
strategic principles and processes we employ every day designed to create value, and employed in the areas of safety, quality, 
customer connection, innovation and rapid continuous improvement (“Rapid Continuous Improvement” or “RCI”). We expect 
to continue to deploy these processes in our existing operations as well as into our recently acquired businesses.

Snap-on’s RCI initiatives employ a structured set of tools and processes across multiple businesses and geographies intended to 
eliminate waste and improve operations. Savings from Snap-on’s RCI initiatives reflect benefits from a wide variety of ongoing 
efficiency, productivity and process improvements, including savings generated from product design cost reductions, improved 
manufacturing  line  set-up  and  change-over  practices,  lower-cost  sourcing  initiatives  and  facility  consolidations.  Unless 
individually significant, it is not practicable to disclose each RCI activity that generated savings and/or segregate RCI savings 
embedded in sales volume increases.

Our  global  financial  services  operations  continue  to  serve  a  significant  strategic  role  in  offering  financing  options  to  our 
franchisees,  to  their  customers,  and  to  customers  in  other  parts  of  our  business.  We  expect  that  our  global  financial  services 
business,  which  includes  both  Snap-on  Credit  LLC  (“SOC”)  in  the  United  States  and  our  other  international  finance 
subsidiaries, will continue to be a meaningful contributor to our operating earnings going forward.

Snap-on  has  significant  international  operations  and  is  subject  to  risks  inherent  with  foreign  operations,  including  foreign 
currency translation fluctuations. 

Recent Acquisitions

On  August  1,  2021,  Snap-on  acquired  AutoCrib  EMEA  GmbH  (“AutoCrib  Germany”),  for  a  cash  purchase  price  of  $4.4 
million  (or  $4.2  million,  net  of  cash  acquired).  AutoCrib  Germany,  based  in  Hamburg,  Germany,  distributes  asset  and  tool 
control  solutions  for  a  variety  of  aerospace,  automotive,  military,  natural  resources  and  general  industry  operations.  The 
acquisition of AutoCrib Germany, a former independent distributor, enhanced and expanded Snap-on’s capabilities in providing 
solutions for the company’s existing tool control offerings. 

On July 1, 2021, Snap-on exchanged its 35% equity interest in Deville S.A., valued at $21.8 million, for 100% ownership of 
Secateurs Pradines (“Pradines”), a wholly owned subsidiary of Deville S.A. with a fair value of $20.2 million (or $15.7 million, 
net  of  cash  acquired),  and  cash  of  $1.6  million.  Pradines,  located  in  Bauge-en-Anjou,  France,  designs  and  manufactures 
horticultural  hand  tools  for  professionals  and  individuals.  Pradines  has  been  the  primary  supplier  of  pruning  products  to 
Snap-on and the acquisition allows the company to improve and expand its pruning tool offering.  

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Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations (continued)

On February 26, 2021, Snap-on acquired Dealer-FX Group, Inc. (“Dealer-FX”) for a cash purchase price of $200.1 million (or 
$200.0 million, net of cash acquired).  Dealer-FX, based in Markham, Ontario, is a leading developer, marketer and provider of 
service-operations  software  solutions  for  automotive  original  equipment  manufacturer  (“OEM”)  customers  and  their  dealers. 
Dealer-FX  specializes  in  software  as  a  service  (SaaS)  management  systems,  communications  platforms,  extensive  data 
integrations,  and  offers  a  digitalized  solution  that  increases  productivity  and  enhances  the  vehicle  owners’  experience.  The 
acquisition  of  Dealer-FX  complemented  and  expanded  Snap-on’s  existing  OEM  and  dealership  business  that  provides 
electronic parts catalogs, essential tool and diagnostic programs, and custom analytics to OEMs and dealerships.

For segment reporting purposes, the results of operations and assets of Dealer-FX have been included in the Repair Systems & 
Information Group since the acquisition date, and the results of operations and assets of AutoCrib Germany and Pradines have 
been included in the Commercial & Industrial Group since the respective acquisition dates. 

Pro  forma  financial  information  has  not  been  presented  for  any  of  these  acquisitions  as  the  net  effects,  individually  and 
collectively, were neither significant nor material to Snap-on’s results of operations or financial position. 

Fiscal Year

Snap-on’s fiscal year ends on the Saturday that is on or nearest to December 31. Unless otherwise indicated, references in this 
document to “fiscal 2022” or “2022” refer to the fiscal year ended December 31, 2022; references to “fiscal 2021” or “2021” 
refer to the fiscal year ended January 1, 2022; and references to “fiscal 2020” or “2020” refer to the fiscal year ended January 2, 
2021. References in this document to 2022, 2021 and 2020 year end refer to December 31, 2022, January 1, 2022, and January 
2, 2021, respectively.  

Snap-on’s 2022 and 2021 fiscal years each contained 52 weeks of operating results. Snap-on’s 2020 fiscal year contained 53 
weeks of operating results with the extra week occurring in the fourth quarter. The impact of the additional week of operations 
in fiscal 2020 was not material to Snap-on’s full year or fourth quarter total revenues or net earnings. 

Fiscal 2021 as Compared to Fiscal 2020

A discussion regarding our financial condition and results of operations for fiscal 2021 compared to fiscal 2020 can be found 
under  “Part  II,  Item  7:  Management’s  Discussion  and  Analysis  of  Financial  Condition  and  Results  of  Operations,”  in  our 
Annual  Report  on  the  Form  10-K  for  the  fiscal  year  ended  January  1,  2022,  which  was  filed  with  the  SEC  on  February  10, 
2022,  and  is  available  on  the  SEC’s  website  at  www.sec.gov  as  well  as  in  the  “Investors”  section  of  our  website  at 
www.snapon.com.

Non-GAAP Measures

References in this Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations to “organic sales” 
refer to sales from continuing operations calculated in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United 
States  of  America  (“GAAP”),  adjusted  to  exclude  acquisition-related  sales  and  the  impact  of  foreign  currency  translation. 
Management evaluates the company’s sales performance based on organic sales growth, which primarily reflects growth from 
the company’s existing businesses as a result of increased output, expanded customer base, geographic expansion, new product 
development and pricing changes, and excludes sales contributions from acquired operations the company did not own as of the 
comparable  prior-year  reporting  period.  Organic  sales  also  exclude  the  effects  of  foreign  currency  translation  as  foreign 
currency  translation  is  subject  to  volatility  that  can  obscure  underlying  business  trends.  Management  believes  that  the  non-
GAAP  financial  measure  of  organic  sales  is  meaningful  to  investors  as  it  provides  them  with  useful  information  to  aid  in 
identifying  underlying  growth  trends  in  the  company’s  businesses  and  facilitates  comparisons  of  its  sales  performance  with 
prior periods.

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Effect of COVID-19

Our  markets  and  our  operations  possess  and,  indeed,  have  demonstrated  considerable  resilience  against  the  effects  of  the 
pandemic. The company sustained the accommodation of its operations to the virus environment, continuing without significant 
disruption to serve its franchisees and other professional customers as they performed their essential work, while taking what it 
believes  to  be  appropriate  measures  to  ensure  the  health  and  safety  of  its  people.  Throughout  the  pandemic,  Snap-on  has 
generally  maintained  its  workforce  and  manufacturing  capacity,  as  well  as  its  investments  in  brand  building  and  product 
development.  As the global supply chain inefficiencies and associated cost increases caused by the COVID-19 pandemic have 
developed, the company has taken steps to ensure access to raw materials, components and purchased finished goods, and to 
provide for counterbalancing price and efficiency offsets.  See also Part I, Item 1A: Risk Factors - Risk related to COVID-19 
and Other Infectious Diseases.

Summary of Consolidated Performance 

Consolidated net sales of $4,492.8 million in 2022 increased $240.8 million, or 5.7%, from 2021 levels, reflecting a $357.2 
million, or 8.7%, organic gain and $8.5 million of acquisition-related sales, partially offset by $124.9 million of unfavorable 
foreign currency translation.

Operating earnings before financial services of $941.2 million in 2022 increased $89.7 million, or 10.5%, compared to $851.5 
million in 2021.  As a percentage of net sales, operating earnings before financial services of 20.9% compared to 20.0% last 
year.

Operating earnings of $1,207.2 million in 2022 increased $83.7 million, or 7.4%, compared to $1,123.5 million last year.  As a 
percentage of revenues (net sales plus financial services revenue), operating earnings of 24.9% compared to 24.4% last year.

Net earnings attributable to Snap-on in 2022 of $911.7 million, or $16.82 per diluted share, increased $91.2 million, or $1.90 
per diluted share, from 2021 levels.  Net earnings attributable to Snap-on in 2021 were $820.5 million, or $14.92 per diluted 
share.

Summary of Segment Performance

The  Commercial  &  Industrial  Group  consists  of  business  operations  serving  a  broad  range  of  industrial  and  commercial 
customers  worldwide,  including  customers  in  the  aerospace,  natural  resources,  government  and  military,  power  generation, 
transportation  and  technical  education  market  segments  (collectively,  “critical  industries”),  primarily  through  direct  and 
distributor  channels.  Segment  net  sales  of  $1,399.2  million  in  2022  decreased  $7.1  million,  or  0.5%,  from  2021  levels, 
reflecting  a  $60.8  million,  or  4.5%,  organic  sales  increase,  more  than  offset  by  $67.9  million  of  unfavorable  currency 
translation.  The organic growth primarily reflects a double-digit gain in the segment’s specialty tools business, a high single-
digit increase in the segment’s Asia Pacific operations, and low single-digit gains in the segment’s European-based hand tools 
business and in sales to customers in critical industries, despite lower activity with the military. Operating earnings of $197.6 
million in 2022, including $8.6 million of unfavorable foreign currency effects, decreased $12.3 million, or 5.9%, compared to 
$209.9 million in 2021.

The Commercial & Industrial Group intends to continue building on the following strategic priorities in 2023: 

•

•
•
•
•

•

Expanding  our  business  with  existing  customers  and  reaching  new  customers  in  critical  industries  and  other  market 
segments;
Continuing to invest in emerging market growth initiatives;
Broadening our product offering designed particularly for critical industry segments;
Increasing our customer-connection-driven understanding of work across multiple industries;
Investing  in  innovation  that,  guided  by  that  understanding  of  work,  delivers  an  ongoing  stream  of  productivity-
enhancing custom engineered solutions; and
Continuing to reduce structural and operating costs, as well as improve efficiencies, through RCI initiatives.

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Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations (continued)

The Snap-on Tools Group consists of business operations primarily serving vehicle service and repair technicians through the 
company’s  multi-national  mobile  tool  distribution  channel.  Segment  net  sales  of  $2,072.0  million  in  2022  increased  $133.4 
million, or 6.9%, from 2021 levels, reflecting a $162.5 million, or 8.5%, organic sales gain, partially offset by $29.1 million of 
unfavorable foreign currency translation. The organic increase includes a double-digit gain in the U.S. franchise business, while 
sales in the segment’s international operations were mixed, but overall essentially flat.  Operating earnings of $458.7 million in 
2022, including $10.1 million of unfavorable foreign currency effects, increased $47.6 million, or 11.6%, compared to $411.1 
million in 2021.

In 2023, the Snap-on Tools Group intends to continue its expansion with specific focus on the following initiatives:

•
•

•
•

Continuing to improve franchisee sales productivity, profitability, commercial health, and satisfaction;
Developing new programs and products to expand market coverage, reaching new technician customers and increasing 
penetration with existing customers;
Increasing investment in new product innovation and development; and
Improving  customer  service  levels  and  productivity  in  back  office  support  functions,  manufacturing  and  the  supply 
chain through RCI initiatives and investment.

By  focusing  on  these  areas,  we  believe  that  Snap-on,  as  well  as  its  franchisees,  will  have  the  opportunity  to  serve  more 
customers, more effectively, more profitably and with improved satisfaction.

The Repair Systems & Information Group consists of business operations serving other professional vehicle repair customers 
worldwide, primarily owners and managers of independent repair shops and OEM dealership service and repair shops (“OEM 
dealerships”) through direct and distributor channels. Segment net sales of $1,666.9 million in 2022 increased $163.8 million, 
or 10.9%, from 2021 levels, reflecting a $188.8 million, or 12.8%, organic sales increase and $8.5 million of acquisition-related 
sales, partially offset by $33.5 million of unfavorable foreign currency translation. The organic gain is comprised of double-
digit increases in sales of undercar equipment and in activity with OEM dealerships, and a mid single-digit increase in sales of 
diagnostic  and  repair  information  products  to  independent  repair  shop  owners  and  managers.  Operating  earnings  of  $393.3 
million in 2022, including $4.8 million of favorable foreign currency effects, increased $44.7 million, or 12.8%, from $348.6 
million in 2021.

The Repair Systems & Information Group intends to focus on the following strategic priorities in 2023:

•

•
•
•
•

Expanding the product offering with new products and services, thereby providing more to sell to repair shop owners 
and managers;
Continuing software and hardware upgrades to further improve functionality, performance and efficiency;
Leveraging integration of software solutions;
Continuing productivity advancements through RCI initiatives and leveraging of resources; and
Increasing penetration in geographic markets, including emerging markets.

Financial  Services  generates  revenue  from  various  financing  programs  and  is  a  strategic  partner  of  the  company’s  mobile 
franchise van channel.  Financial services revenue was $349.7 million in both 2022 and 2021.  Originations of $1,153.1 million 
in  2022  increased  $79.9  million,  or  7.4%,  from  2021  levels.  Operating  earnings  from  financial  services  in  2022  of  $266.0 
million,  including  $2.5  million  of  unfavorable  foreign  currency  effects,  decreased  $6.0  million,  or  2.2%,  compared  to 
$272.0 million last year.

Financial Services intends to focus on the following strategic priorities in 2023:

•

•

Delivering  financial  products  and  services  that  attract  and  sustain  profitable  franchisees  and  support  Snap-on’s 
strategies for expanding market coverage and penetration;
Improving productivity levels and ensuring high quality in all financial products and processes through the use of RCI 
initiatives; and

• Maintaining healthy portfolio performance levels.

Cash Flows

Net cash provided by operating activities of $675.2 million in 2022 decreased $291.4 million from $966.6 million in 2021. The 
$291.4 million decrease is primarily due to a $354.5 million change in net operating assets and liabilities, partially offset by a 
$92.5 million increase in net earnings.

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Net  cash  used  by  investing  activities  of  $206.2  million  in  2022  included  additions  to  finance  receivables  of  $955.8  million, 
partially  offset  by  collections  of  $826.9  million,  as  well  as  $0.5  million  of  cash  provided  by  acquisitions.  Net  cash  used  by 
investing  activities  of  $290.4  million  in  2021  included  additions  to  finance  receivables  of  $878.1  million,  partially  offset  by 
collections  of  $854.2  million,  as  well  as  $199.7  million  for  the  acquisitions  of  Dealer-FX,  AutoCrib  Germany  and  Pradines. 
Capital expenditures in 2022 and 2021 totaled $84.2 million and $70.1 million, respectively. Capital expenditures in both years 
included  continued  investments  related  to  the  company’s  execution  of  its  strategic  growth  initiatives  and  Value  Creation 
Processes around safety, quality, customer connection, innovation and RCI.

Net cash used by financing activities of $485.0 million in 2022 included $313.1 million for dividend payments to shareholders 
and $198.1 million for the repurchase of 899,000 shares of Snap-on’s common stock.  These amounts were partially offset by 
$55.0 million of proceeds from stock purchase and option plan exercises and net proceeds from other short-term borrowings of 
$1.6  million.  Net  cash  used  by  financing  activities  of  $818.8  million  in  2021  included  $431.3  million  for  the  repurchase  of 
1,943,900 shares of Snap-on’s common stock, $275.8 million for dividend payments to shareholders and the September 2021 
repayment of $250.0 million of 6.125% unsecured notes upon maturity (the “2021 Notes”). These amounts were partially offset 
by  $162.4  million  of  proceeds  from  stock  purchase  and  option  plan  exercises  and  net  proceeds  from  other  short-term 
borrowings of $3.3 million. 

Results of Operations

2022 vs. 2021

Results of operations for 2022 and 2021 are as follows:

(Amounts in millions)
Net sales
Cost of goods sold
Gross profit
Operating expenses
Operating earnings before financial services

2022

2021

Change

$  4,492.8 
  (2,311.7) 
  2,181.1 
  (1,239.9) 
941.2 

 100.0 % $  4,252.0 
 (51.5) %   (2,141.2) 
 48.5 %   2,110.8 
 (27.6) %   (1,259.3) 
851.5 
 20.9 %  

 100.0 % $ 
 (50.4) %  
 49.6 %  
 (29.6) %  
 20.0 %  

240.8 
(170.5) 
70.3 
19.4 
89.7 

Financial services revenue
Financial services expenses
Operating earnings from financial services

349.7 
(83.7) 
266.0 

 100.0 %  
 (23.9) %  
 76.1 %  

349.7 
(77.7) 
272.0 

 100.0 %  
 (22.2) %  
 77.8 %  

Operating earnings
Interest expense
Other income (expense) – net
Earnings before income taxes and equity 
earnings
Income tax expense
Earnings before equity earnings
Equity earnings, net of tax
Net earnings
Net earnings attributable to noncontrolling 
interests
Net earnings attributable to Snap-on Inc.

NM: Not meaningful

  1,207.2 
(47.1) 
42.5 

  1,202.6 
(268.7) 
933.9 
— 
933.9 

 24.9 %   1,123.5 
(53.1) 
 (1.0) %  
16.5 
 0.9 %  

 24.8 %   1,086.9 
(247.0) 
 (5.5) %  
839.9 
 19.3 %  
1.5 
841.4 

 19.3 %  

 — 

 24.4 %  
 (1.2) %  
 0.4 %  

 23.6 %  
 (5.3) %  
 18.3 %  

 — 

 18.3 %  

(22.2) 
911.7 

$ 

 (0.5) %  
 18.8 % $ 

(20.9) 
820.5 

 (0.5) %  
 17.8 % $ 

(1.3) 
91.2 

Percentage Disclosure: All income statement line item percentages below “Operating earnings from financial services” are calculated as a percentage of the 
sum of Net sales and Financial services revenue.

Net sales of $4,492.8 million in 2022 increased $240.8 million, or 5.7%, from 2021 levels, reflecting a $357.2 million, or 8.7%, 
organic  gain  and  $8.5  million  of  acquisition-related  sales,  partially  offset  by  $124.9  million  of  unfavorable  foreign  currency 
translation.

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 5.7 %
 (8.0) %
 3.3 %
 1.5 %
 10.5 %

 — 
 (7.7) %
 (2.2) %

 7.4 %
 11.3 %
NM

 10.6 %
 (8.8) %
 11.2 %
NM
 11.0 %

 (6.2) %
 11.1 %

— 
(6.0) 
(6.0) 

83.7 
6.0 
26.0 

115.7 
(21.7) 
94.0 
(1.5) 
92.5 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations (continued)

Gross profit of $2,181.1 million in 2022 increased $70.3 million, or 3.3%, compared to $2,110.8 million last year. Gross margin 
(gross  profit  as  a  percentage  of  net  sales)  of  48.5%  in  2022  declined  110  basis  points  (100  basis  points  (“bps”)  equals  1.0 
percent)  from  last  year  primarily  due  to  higher  material  and  other  costs,  partially  offset  by  higher  sales  volumes  and  pricing 
actions, benefits from the company’s RCI initiatives, and 20 bps of favorable foreign currency effects.

Operating expenses of $1,239.9 million in 2022 compared to $1,259.3 million in 2021. Operating expenses as a percentage of 
net sales of 27.6% in 2022 improved 200 bps from last year primarily due to higher sales volumes, savings from RCI initiatives, 
and lower costs associated with stock-based expenses.  

Operating earnings before financial services of $941.2 million in 2022 increased $89.7 million, or 10.5%, compared to $851.5 
million  in  2021.  As  a  percentage  of  net  sales,  operating  earnings  before  financial  services  of  20.9%  compared  to  20.0%  last 
year.  

Financial  services  revenue  of  $349.7  million  in  2022  was  unchanged  from  2021.  Financial  services  operating  earnings  of 
$266.0 million in 2022 compared to $272.0 million last year. 

Operating earnings of $1,207.2 million in 2022 increased $83.7 million, or 7.4%, compared to $1,123.5 million last year.  As a 
percentage of revenues, operating earnings of 24.9% compared to 24.4% last year.

Interest expense decreased $6.0 million in 2022 compared to last year. See Note 10 to the Consolidated Financial Statements 
for information on Snap-on’s debt and credit facilities.

Other income (expense) – net includes net gains and losses associated with hedging and currency exchange rate transactions, 
non-service  components  of  net  periodic  benefit  costs,  and  interest  income.  See  Note  18  to  the  Consolidated  Financial 
Statements for information on other income (expense) – net.

The effective income tax rate on earnings attributable to Snap-on was 22.8% in 2022 and 23.2% in 2021. See Note 9 to  the 
Consolidated Financial Statements for information on income taxes.

Net earnings attributable to Snap-on in 2022 of $911.7 million, or $16.82 per diluted share, increased $91.2 million, or $1.90 
per diluted share, from $820.5 million, or $14.92 per diluted share, in 2021.

Segment Results

Snap-on’s business segments are based on the organization structure used by management for making operating and investment 
decisions and for assessing performance. Snap-on’s reportable business segments are: (i) the Commercial & Industrial Group; 
(ii) the Snap-on Tools Group; (iii) the Repair Systems & Information Group; and (iv) Financial Services. The Commercial & 
Industrial  Group  consists  of  business  operations  serving  a  broad  range  of  industrial  and  commercial  customers  worldwide, 
including  customers  in  the  aerospace,  natural  resources,  government  and  military,  power  generation,  transportation  and 
technical education market segments, primarily through direct and distributor channels. The Snap-on Tools Group consists of 
business operations primarily serving vehicle service and repair technicians through the company’s multi-national mobile tool 
distribution  channel.  The  Repair  Systems  &  Information  Group  consists  of  business  operations  serving  other  professional 
vehicle repair customers worldwide, primarily owners and managers of independent repair shops and OEM dealerships, through 
direct and distributor channels. Financial Services consists of the business operations of Snap-on’s finance subsidiaries.

Snap-on  evaluates  the  performance  of  its  operating  segments  based  on  segment  revenues,  including  both  external  and 
intersegment net sales, and segment operating earnings. Snap-on accounts for intersegment sales and transfers based primarily 
on standard costs with reasonable mark-ups established between the segments. Identifiable assets by segment are those assets 
used in the respective reportable segment’s operations. Corporate assets consist of cash and cash equivalents (excluding cash 
held at Financial Services), deferred income taxes and certain other assets. All significant intersegment amounts are eliminated 
to arrive at Snap-on’s consolidated financial results.

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Commercial & Industrial Group

(Amounts in millions)
External net sales
Intersegment net sales
Segment net sales
Cost of goods sold
Gross profit
Operating expenses
Segment operating earnings

2022

2021

Change

$ 

$ 

1,058.3 
340.9 
1,399.2 
(880.5) 
518.7 
(321.1) 
197.6 

 75.6 % $ 
 24.4 %  
 100.0 %  
 (62.9) %  
 37.1 %  
 (23.0) %  
 14.1 % $ 

1,095.6 
310.7 
1,406.3 
(868.9) 
537.4 
(327.5) 
209.9 

 77.9 % $ 
 22.1 %  
 100.0 %  
 (61.8) %  
 38.2 %  
 (23.3) %  
 14.9 % $ 

(37.3) 
30.2 
(7.1) 
(11.6) 
(18.7) 
6.4 
(12.3) 

 (3.4) %
 9.7 %
 (0.5) %
 (1.3) %
 (3.5) %
 2.0 %
 (5.9) %

Segment net sales of $1,399.2 million in 2022 decreased $7.1 million, or 0.5%, from 2021 levels, reflecting a $60.8 million, or 
4.5%, organic sales gain, more than offset by $67.9 million of unfavorable currency translation. The organic growth primarily 
reflects a double-digit gain in the segment’s specialty tools business, a high single-digit increase in the segment’s Asia Pacific 
operations, and low single-digit gains in the segment’s European-based hand tools business and in sales to customers in critical 
industries, despite lower activity with the military.

Segment gross margin in 2022 of 37.1% declined 110 bps from last year, primarily due to increased material and other costs, 
partially offset by benefits from the higher sales volumes and pricing actions, as well as from the segment’s RCI initiatives.

Segment operating expenses as a percentage of net sales in 2022 of 23.0% improved 30 bps as compared to 2021 primarily due 
to the effects of higher sales volumes.

As a result of these factors, segment operating earnings of $197.6 million in 2022, including $8.6 million of unfavorable foreign 
currency effects, decreased $12.3 million, or 5.9%, compared to $209.9 million in 2021. Operating margin (segment operating 
earnings as a percentage of segment net sales) for the Commercial & Industrial Group of 14.1% in 2022 compared to 14.9% last 
year.

Snap-on Tools Group

(Amounts in millions)
Segment net sales
Cost of goods sold
Gross profit
Operating expenses
Segment operating earnings

2022

2021

Change

$ 

$ 

2,072.0 
(1,141.7) 
930.3 
(471.6) 
458.7 

 100.0 % $ 
 (55.1) %  
 44.9 %  
 (22.8) %  
 22.1 % $ 

1,938.6 
(1,055.0) 
883.6 
(472.5) 
411.1 

 100.0 % $ 
 (54.4) %  
 45.6 %  
 (24.4) %  
 21.2 % $ 

133.4 
(86.7) 
46.7 
0.9 
47.6 

 6.9 %
 (8.2) %
 5.3 %
 0.2 %
 11.6 %

Segment net sales of $2,072.0 million in 2022 increased $133.4 million, or 6.9%, from 2021 levels, reflecting a $162.5 million, 
or 8.5%, organic sales gain, partially offset by $29.1 million of unfavorable foreign currency translation.  The organic increase 
includes a double-digit gain in the U.S. franchise business, while sales in the segment’s international operations were mixed, 
but overall essentially flat.

Segment gross margin in 2022 of 44.9% declined 70 bps from last year primarily due to increased material and other costs, and 
20 bps of unfavorable foreign currency effects.  These declines were partially offset by benefits from the higher sales volumes 
and pricing actions.  

Segment  operating  expenses  as  a  percentage  of  net  sales  in  2022  of  22.8%  improved  160  bps  from  last  year  and  includes 
benefits from higher sales volumes, the effects of lower expenses related to the company’s franchisee stock purchase plan, and 
savings associated with RCI initiatives.

As  a  result  of  these  factors,  segment  operating  earnings  of  $458.7  million  in  2022,  including  $10.1  million  of  unfavorable 
foreign  currency  effects,  increased  $47.6  million,  or  11.6%,  compared  to  $411.1  million  in  2021.  Operating  margin  for  the 
Snap-on Tools Group of 22.1% in 2022 compared to 21.2% last year.

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Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations (continued)

Repair Systems & Information Group 

(Amounts in millions)
External net sales
Intersegment net sales
Segment net sales
Cost of goods sold
Gross profit
Operating expenses
Segment operating earnings

2022

2021

Change

$ 

$ 

1,362.5 
304.4 
1,666.9 
(934.8) 
732.1 
(338.8) 
393.3 

 81.7 % $ 
 18.3 %  
 100.0 %  
 (56.1) %  
 43.9 %  
 (20.3) %  
 23.6 % $ 

1,217.8 
285.3 
1,503.1 
(813.3) 
689.8 
(341.2) 
348.6 

 81.0 % $ 
 19.0 %  
 100.0 %  
 (54.1) %  
 45.9 %  
 (22.7) %  
 23.2 % $ 

144.7 
19.1 
163.8 
(121.5) 
42.3 
2.4 
44.7 

 11.9 %
 6.7 %
 10.9 %
 (14.9) %
 6.1 %
 0.7 %
 12.8 %

Segment  net  sales  of  $1,666.9  million  in  2022  increased  $163.8  million,  or  10.9%,  from  2021  levels,  reflecting  a  $188.8 
million,  or  12.8%,  organic  sales  increase  and  $8.5  million  of  acquisition-related  sales,  partially  offset  by  $33.5  million  of 
unfavorable  foreign  currency  translation.  The  organic  gain  is  comprised  of  double-digit  increases  in  sales  of  undercar 
equipment and in activity with OEM dealerships, and a mid single-digit increase in sales of diagnostic and repair information 
products to independent repair shop owners and managers.

Segment gross margin in 2022 of 43.9% declined 200 bps from last year primarily due to higher material and other costs, and 
increased  sales  in  lower  gross  margin  businesses.  These  declines  were  partially  offset  by  benefits  from  pricing  actions  and 
savings from RCI initiatives, as well as 50 bps of favorable foreign currency effects.  

Segment operating expenses as a percentage of net sales in 2022 of 20.3% improved 240 bps from last year primarily due to 
benefits from sales volume leverage, higher activity in lower-expense businesses, and savings from RCI initiatives.

As a result of these factors, segment operating earnings of $393.3 million in 2022, including $4.8 million of favorable foreign 
currency effects, increased $44.7 million, or 12.8%, from $348.6 million in 2021.  Operating margin for the Repair Systems & 
Information Group of 23.6% in 2022 compared to 23.2% last year.

Financial Services

(Amounts in millions)
Financial services revenue
Financial services expenses
Segment operating earnings

$ 

$ 

2022

349.7 
(83.7) 
266.0 

 100.0 % $ 
 (23.9) %  
 76.1 % $ 

2021

349.7 
(77.7) 
272.0 

 100.0 % $ 
 (22.2) %  
 77.8 % $ 

Change
— 
(6.0) 
(6.0) 

 — 
 (7.7) %
 (2.2) %

Financial services revenue is generally dependent on the size of the average financial services portfolio during the period, as 
well as on the average yield on receivables. Financial services revenue of $349.7 million in 2022 was unchanged from 2021, as 
the benefits from the slightly larger average financial services portfolio were offset by the slightly lower average yield in 2022 
as compared to last year.  In 2022 and 2021, the respective average yields on finance receivables were 17.6% and 17.7%. In 
both 2022 and 2021, the average yield on contract receivables was 8.5%. Originations of $1,153.1 million in 2022 increased 
$79.9 million, or 7.4%, from 2021 levels.

Financial services expenses primarily include personnel-related and other general and administrative costs, as well as expenses 
for credit losses. These expenses are generally more dependent on changes in the financial services portfolio than they are on 
the revenue of the segment. Financial services expenses in 2022 increased $6.0 million from last year primarily due to higher 
provisions for credit losses as compared to those recorded in 2021. As a percentage of the average financial services portfolio, 
financial services expenses were 3.7% and 3.5% in 2022 and 2021, respectively.

As a result of these factors, segment operating earnings of $266.0 million in 2022, including $2.5 million of unfavorable foreign 
currency effects, decreased $6.0 million, or 2.2%, from 2021 levels.

See Note 1 and Note 4 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for further information on financial services. 

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Corporate

Snap-on’s general corporate expenses in 2022 of $108.4 million decreased $9.7 million from $118.1 million last year. The year-
over-year decrease primarily reflects lower costs associated with the company’s employee stock purchase plan.

Quarterly Data

(Amounts in millions, except per share data)

First
Quarter

Second
Quarter

Third
Quarter

Fourth
Quarter

Total

2022

Net sales

Gross profit

Financial services revenue

Financial services expenses

Net earnings

Net earnings attributable to Snap-on Incorporated

Earnings per share – basic*

Earnings per share – diluted*

Cash dividends paid per share

2021

Net sales

Gross profit

Financial services revenue

Financial services expenses

Net earnings

Net earnings attributable to Snap-on Incorporated

Earnings per share – basic*

Earnings per share – diluted*

Cash dividends paid per share

$ 

1,097.8  $ 

1,136.6  $ 

1,102.5  $ 

1,155.9  $ 

4,492.8 

534.3 

87.7 

553.5 

86.4 

532.6 

87.3 

560.7 

88.3 

(17.3)   

(21.1)   

(20.9)   

(24.4)   

222.7 

217.4 

4.07 

4.00 

1.42 

237.2 

231.5 

4.34 

4.27 

1.42 

229.5 

223.9 

4.21 

4.14 

1.42 

244.5 

238.9 

4.50 

4.42 

1.62 

2,181.1 

349.7 

(83.7) 

933.9 

911.7 

17.14 

16.82 

5.88 

First
Quarter

Second
Quarter

Third
Quarter

Fourth
Quarter

Total

$ 

1,024.6  $ 

1,081.4  $ 

1,037.7  $ 

1,108.3  $ 

4,252.0 

513.6 

88.6 

543.1 

86.9 

520.7 

87.3 

533.4 

86.9 

(23.3)   

(18.0)   

(16.7)   

(19.7)   

197.6 

192.6 

3.55 

3.50 

1.23 

213.2 

208.0 

3.85 

3.76 

1.23 

201.5 

196.2 

3.65 

3.57 

1.23 

229.1 

223.7 

4.18 

4.10 

1.42 

2,110.8 

349.7 

(77.7) 

841.4 

820.5 

15.22 

14.92 

5.11 

* Amounts may not total to annual earnings per share because each quarter and year are calculated separately based on basic and diluted weighted-average 

common shares outstanding during each respective period.

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Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations (continued)

Fourth Quarter

Results of operations for the fourth quarters of 2022 and 2021 are as follows:

Fourth Quarter

(Amounts in millions)
Net sales
Cost of goods sold
Gross profit
Operating expenses
Operating earnings before financial services

2022

2021

Change

$  1,155.9 
(595.2) 
560.7 
(312.7) 
248.0 

 100.0 % $  1,108.3 
(574.9) 
 (51.5) %  
533.4 
 48.5 %  
(301.2) 
 (27.0) %  
232.2 
 21.5 %  

 100.0 % $ 
 (51.9) %  
 48.1 %  
 (27.1) %  
 21.0 %  

47.6 
(20.3) 
27.3 
(11.5) 
15.8 

Financial services revenue
Financial services expenses
Operating earnings from financial services

88.3 
(24.4) 
63.9 

 100.0 %  
 (27.6) %  
 72.4 %  

86.9 
(19.7) 
67.2 

 100.0 %  
 (22.7) %  
 77.3 %  

Operating earnings
Interest expense
Other income (expense) – net
Earnings before income taxes

Income tax expense
Net earnings
Net earnings attributable to noncontrolling 
interests
Net earnings attributable to Snap-on Inc.

NM: Not meaningful

311.9 
(12.0) 
11.8 

311.7 
(67.2) 
244.5 

 25.1 %  
 (1.0) %  
 1.0 %  
 25.1 %  
 (5.4) %  
 19.7 %  

299.4 
(11.3) 
5.1 

293.2 
(64.1) 
229.1 

 25.1 %  
 (0.9) %  
 0.3 %  

 24.5 %  
 (5.3) %  
 19.2 %  

(5.6) 
238.9 

$ 

 (0.5) %  
 19.2 % $ 

(5.4) 
223.7 

 (0.5) %  
 18.7 % $ 

1.4 
(4.7) 
(3.3) 

12.5 
(0.7) 
6.7 

18.5 
(3.1) 
15.4 

(0.2) 
15.2 

 4.3 %
 (3.5) %
 5.1 %
 (3.8) %
 6.8 %

 1.6 %
 (23.9) %
 (4.9) %

 4.2 %
 (6.2) %
NM

 6.3 %
 (4.8) %
 6.7 %

 (3.7) %
 6.8 %

Percentage Disclosure: All income statement line item percentages below “Operating earnings from financial services” are calculated as a percentage of the 
sum of Net sales and Financial services revenue.

Net sales of $1,155.9 million in the fourth quarter of 2022 increased $47.6 million, or 4.3%, from 2021 levels, reflecting an 
$85.3 million, or 8.0%, organic gain, partially offset by $37.7 million of unfavorable foreign currency translation.

Gross profit of $560.7 million in the fourth quarter of 2022 increased $27.3 million, or 5.1%, compared to $533.4 million last 
year.  Gross margin of 48.5% in the quarter improved 40 bps from the fourth quarter of 2021 primarily due to increased sales 
volumes  and  pricing  actions,  40  bps  of  favorable  foreign  currency  effects,  and  benefits  from  the  company’s  RCI  initiatives.  
These improvements were partially offset by higher material and other costs. 

Operating expenses of $312.7 million in the fourth quarter of 2022 compared to $301.2 million last year.  Operating expenses 
as a percentage of net sales of 27.0% in the quarter improved 10 bps from last year.

Operating earnings before financial services of $248.0 million in the fourth quarter of 2022 increased $15.8 million, or 6.8%, 
compared  to  $232.2  million  in  the  fourth  quarter  of  2021.    As  a  percentage  of  net  sales,  operating  earnings  before  financial 
services of 21.5% compared to 21.0% last year.

Financial  services  revenue  of  $88.3  million  in  the  fourth  quarter  of  2022  compared  to  $86.9  million  last  year.    Financial 
services operating earnings of $63.9 million in the period compared to $67.2 million in 2021. 

Operating  earnings  of  $311.9  million  in  the  fourth  quarter  of  2022,  increased  $12.5  million,  or  4.2%,  compared  to  $299.4 
million last year. As a percentage of revenues, operating earnings of 25.1% in the quarter was unchanged from last year.

Interest expense in the fourth quarter of 2022 increased $0.7 million compared to last year. See Note 10 to the Consolidated 
Financial Statements for information on Snap-on’s debt and credit facilities.

Other income (expense) – net includes net gains and losses associated with hedging and currency exchange rate transactions, 
non-service  components  of  net  periodic  benefit  costs,  and  interest  income.  See  Note  18  to  the  Consolidated  Financial 
Statements for information on other income (expense) – net.

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The effective income tax rate on earnings attributable to Snap-on was 22.0% in the fourth quarter of 2022 and 22.3% in the 
fourth quarter of 2021.  See Note 9 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for information on income taxes.

Net earnings attributable to Snap-on in the fourth quarter of 2022 of $238.9 million, or $4.42 per diluted share, increased $15.2 
million, or $0.32 per diluted share, as compared to $223.7 million, or $4.10 per diluted share, in the fourth quarter of 2021.

Segment Results

Commercial & Industrial Group

Fourth Quarter

(Amounts in millions)
External net sales
Intersegment net sales
Segment net sales
Cost of goods sold
Gross profit
Operating expenses
Segment operating earnings

2022

2021

Change

$ 

$ 

258.2 
85.0 
343.2 
(213.8) 
129.4 
(81.5) 
47.9 

 75.2 % $ 
 24.8 %  
 100.0 %  
 (62.3) %  
 37.7 %  
 (23.7) %  
 14.0 % $ 

278.1 
80.6 
358.7 
(227.8) 
130.9 
(80.8) 
50.1 

 77.5 % $ 
 22.5 %  
 100.0 %  
 (63.5) %  
 36.5 %  
 (22.5) %  
 14.0 % $ 

(19.9) 
4.4 
(15.5) 
14.0 
(1.5) 
(0.7) 
(2.2) 

 (7.2) %
 5.5 %
 (4.3) %
 6.1 %
 (1.1) %
 (0.9) %
 (4.4) %

Segment net sales of $343.2 million in the fourth quarter of 2022 decreased $15.5 million, or 4.3%, from 2021 levels, reflecting 
a $5.7 million, or 1.7%, organic sales increase, more than offset by $21.2 million of unfavorable foreign currency translation.  
The organic increase primarily reflects a double-digit gain in the segment’s specialty tools business, as well as a low single-
digit  increase  in  sales  to  customers  in  critical  industries,  despite  lower  activity  with  the  military.  These  gains  were  partially 
offset by a mid single-digit decline in the segment’s European-based hand tools business.    

Segment gross margin in the fourth quarter of 37.7% improved 120 bps from last year primarily due to increased sales volumes 
and  pricing  actions,  benefits  from  the  segment’s  RCI  initiatives,  and  20  bps  of  favorable  foreign  currency  effects,  partially 
offset by higher material and other costs.

Segment  operating  expenses  as  a  percentage  of  net  sales  of  23.7%  in  the  fourth  quarter  increased  120  bps  from  last  year 
primarily due to reduced sales in lower-expense businesses.

As a result of these factors, segment operating earnings of $47.9 million in the fourth quarter of 2022, including $2.3 million of 
unfavorable  foreign  currency  effects,  decreased  $2.2  million  from  2021  levels.  Operating  margin  for  the  Commercial  & 
Industrial Group of 14.0% in the quarter was unchanged from last year.

Snap-on Tools Group

Fourth Quarter

(Amounts in millions)
Segment net sales
Cost of goods sold
Gross profit
Operating expenses
Segment operating earnings

2022

542.7 
(308.3) 
234.4 
(118.3) 
116.1 

$ 

$ 

 100.0 % $ 
 (56.8) %  
 43.2 %  
 (21.8) %  
 21.4 % $ 

2021

504.8 
(283.3) 
221.5 
(111.0) 
110.5 

 100.0 % $ 
 (56.1) %  
 43.9 %  
 (22.0) %  
 21.9 % $ 

Change

37.9 
(25.0) 
12.9 
(7.3) 
5.6 

 7.5 %
 (8.8) %
 5.8 %
 (6.6) %
 5.1 %

Segment net sales of $542.7 million in the fourth quarter of 2022 increased $37.9 million, or 7.5%, from 2021 levels, reflecting 
a $47.4 million, or 9.6%, organic sales gain, partially offset by $9.5 million of unfavorable foreign currency translation. The 
organic  increase  is  due  to  a  double-digit  gain  in  the  U.S.  franchise  business  and  a  low  single-digit  increase  in  the  segment’s 
international operations.

Segment  gross  margin  in  the  fourth  quarter  of  43.2%  declined  70  bps  from  last  year  primarily  due  to  40  bps  of  unfavorable 
foreign currency effects, increased sales of lower gross margin products, and higher material and other costs.  These declines 
were partially offset by benefits from the higher sales volumes and pricing actions.

Segment operating expenses as a percentage of net sales of 21.8% in the fourth quarter improved 20 bps from last year.

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As a result of these factors, segment operating earnings of $116.1 million in the fourth quarter of 2022, including $4.5 million 
of unfavorable foreign currency effects, increased $5.6 million, or 5.1%, from 2021 levels. Operating margin for the Snap-on 
Tools Group of 21.4% in the quarter compared to 21.9% last year.

Repair Systems & Information Group

Fourth Quarter

(Amounts in millions)
External net sales
Intersegment net sales
Segment net sales
Cost of goods sold
Gross profit
Operating expenses
Segment operating earnings

2022

2021

Change

$ 

$ 

355.0 
82.9 
437.9 
(241.0) 
196.9 
(86.3) 
110.6 

 81.1 % $ 
 18.9 %  
 100.0 %  
 (55.0) %  
 45.0 %  
 (19.7) %  
 25.3 % $ 

325.4 
67.1 
392.5 
(211.5) 
181.0 
(83.8) 
97.2 

 82.9 % $ 
 17.1 %  
 100.0 %  
 (53.9) %  
 46.1 %  
 (21.3) %  
 24.8 % $ 

29.6 
15.8 
45.4 
(29.5) 
15.9 
(2.5) 
13.4 

 9.1 %
 23.5 %
 11.6 %
 (13.9) %
 8.8 %
 (3.0) %
 13.8 %

Segment  net  sales  of  $437.9  million  in  the  fourth  quarter  of  2022  increased  $45.4  million,  or  11.6%,  from  2021  levels, 
reflecting  a  $54.9  million,  or  14.3%,  organic  sales  increase,  partially  offset  by  $9.5  million  of  unfavorable  foreign  currency 
translation.  The  organic  gain  is  comprised  of  double-digit  increases  in  sales  of  undercar  equipment,  in  activity  with  OEM 
dealerships, and in sales of diagnostic and repair information products to independent repair shop owners and managers. 

Segment gross margin in the fourth quarter of 45.0% declined 110 bps from last year primarily due to higher material and other 
costs and increased sales in lower gross margin businesses. These declines were partially offset by benefits from pricing actions 
and savings from RCI initiatives, as well as 80 bps of favorable foreign currency effects.

Segment  operating  expenses  as  a  percentage  of  net  sales  in  the  fourth  quarter  of  19.7%  improved  160  bps  from  last  year 
primarily  due  to  benefits  from  sales  volume  leverage,  higher  activity  in  lower-expense  businesses,  and  savings  from  RCI 
initiatives.

As a result of these factors, segment operating earnings of $110.6 million in the fourth quarter of 2022, including $2.1 million 
of favorable foreign currency effects, increased $13.4 million, or 13.8%, from $97.2 million in 2021.  Operating margin for the 
Repair Systems & Information Group of 25.3% in the quarter compared to 24.8% last year.

Financial Services 

Fourth Quarter

(Amounts in millions)
Financial services revenue
Financial services expenses
Segment operating earnings

$ 

$ 

2022

88.3 
(24.4) 
63.9 

 100.0 % $ 
 (27.6) %  
 72.4 % $ 

2021

86.9 
(19.7) 
67.2 

 100.0 % $ 
 (22.7) %  
 77.3 % $ 

Change
1.4 
(4.7) 
(3.3) 

 1.6 %
 (23.9) %
 (4.9) %

Financial services revenue of $88.3 million in the fourth quarter of 2022 increased $1.4 million, or 1.6%, from $86.9 million 
last year.  In the fourth quarters of 2022 and 2021, the respective average yields on finance receivables were 17.6% and 17.7%.  
In  the  fourth  quarters  of  2022  and  2021,  the  average  yields  on  contract  receivables  were  8.6%  and  8.5%,  respectively.  
Originations of $299.7 million in the fourth quarter of 2022 increased $43.4 million, or 16.9%, from 2021 levels.

Financial  services  expenses  in  the  fourth  quarter  of  2022  increased  $4.7  million  from  last  year  primarily  due  to  higher 
provisions for credit losses as compared to those recorded in the fourth quarter of 2021. As a percentage of the average financial 
services portfolio, financial services expenses were 1.1% and 0.9% for the fourth quarters of 2022 and 2021, respectively.

As a result of these factors, segment operating earnings of $63.9 million in the fourth quarter of 2022, including $0.9 million of 
unfavorable foreign currency effects, decreased $3.3 million, or 4.9%, from 2021 levels.

See Note 1 and Note 4 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for further information on financial services.

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Corporate

Snap-on’s fourth quarter 2022 general corporate expenses of $26.6 million compared to $25.6 million last year.

Non-GAAP Supplemental Data

The  following  non-GAAP  supplemental  data  is  presented  for  informational  purposes  to  provide  readers  with  insight  into  the 
information used by management for assessing the operating performance of Snap-on’s non-financial services (“Operations”) 
and “Financial Services” businesses.

The  supplemental  Operations  data  reflects  the  results  of  operations  and  financial  position  of  Snap-on’s  tools,  diagnostics, 
equipment  products,  software,  and  other  non-financial  services  operations  with  Financial  Services  presented  on  the  equity 
method. The supplemental Financial Services data reflects the results of operations and financial position of Snap-on’s U.S. and 
international financial services operations. The financing needs of Financial Services are met through intersegment borrowings 
and cash generated from Operations; Financial Services is charged interest expense on intersegment borrowings at market rates. 
Income taxes are charged to Financial Services on the basis of the specific tax attributes generated by the U.S. and international 
financial services businesses. Transactions between the Operations and Financial Services businesses were eliminated to arrive 
at the Consolidated Financial Statements.

Non-GAAP Supplemental Consolidating Data – Supplemental Statements of Earnings information for 2022, 2021 and 2020 is 
as follows: 

(Amounts in millions)
Net sales
Cost of goods sold
Gross profit
Operating expenses
Operating earnings before financial services

Operations*
2021

2022

2020

2022

Financial Services
2021

2020

$  4,492.8  $  4,252.0  $  3,592.5  $ 
  (2,311.7)    (2,141.2)    (1,844.0)   
  2,181.1 
  (1,239.9)    (1,259.3)    (1,116.6)   
851.5 

  1,748.5 

  2,110.8 

631.9 

941.2 

—  $ 
— 
— 
— 
— 

—  $ 
— 
— 
— 
— 

— 
— 
— 
— 
— 

Financial services revenue
Financial services expenses
Operating earnings from financial services

— 
— 
— 

— 
— 
— 

— 
— 
— 

349.7 
(83.7)   
266.0 

349.7 
(77.7)   
272.0 

349.7 
(101.1) 
248.6 

Operating earnings
Interest expense
Intersegment interest income (expense) – net
Other income (expense) – net
Earnings before income taxes and equity 
earnings
Income tax expense
Earnings before equity earnings
Financial services – net earnings attributable to 
Snap-on
Equity earnings, net of tax
Net earnings
Net earnings attributable to noncontrolling 
interests
Net earnings attributable to Snap-on

941.2 
(47.1)   
59.3 
42.3 

851.5 
(53.0)   
57.1 
16.4 

631.9 
(53.8)   
68.5 
8.5 

995.7 
(215.6)   
780.1 

872.0 
(193.3)   
678.7 

655.1 
(142.7)   
512.4 

153.8 
— 
933.9 

161.2 
1.5 
841.4 

133.7 
0.3 
646.4 

266.0 
— 
(59.3)   
0.2 

206.9 
(53.1)   
153.8 

— 
— 
153.8 

272.0 

(0.1)   
(57.1)   
0.1 

214.9 
(53.7)   
161.2 

— 
— 
161.2 

248.6 
(0.2) 
(68.5) 
0.2 

180.1 
(46.4) 
133.7 

— 
— 
133.7 

(22.2)   
911.7  $ 

(20.9)   
820.5  $ 

(19.4)   
627.0  $ 

— 
153.8  $ 

— 
161.2  $ 

— 
133.7 

$ 

* Snap-on with Financial Services presented on the equity method. 

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Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations (continued)

Non-GAAP Supplemental Consolidating Data – Supplemental Balance Sheet Information as of 2022 and 2021 year end is as 
follows:

$ 

(Amounts in millions)
ASSETS

Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents
Intersegment receivables
Trade and other accounts receivable – net
Finance receivables – net
Contract receivables – net
Inventories – net
Prepaid expenses and other assets

Total current assets

Property and equipment – net
Operating lease right-of-use assets
Investment in Financial Services
Deferred income tax assets
Intersegment long-term notes receivable
Long-term finance receivables – net
Long-term contract receivables – net
Goodwill
Other intangibles – net
Pension assets
Other assets

Total assets

$ 

* Snap-on with Financial Services presented on the equity method. 

Operations*

Financial Services

2022

2021

2022

2021

757.1  $ 
13.4 
761.1 
— 
5.9 
1,033.1 
149.2 
2,719.8 

510.7 
60.1 
363.9 
48.4 
635.9 
— 
9.6 
1,045.3 
275.6 
70.6 
27.1 
5,767.0  $ 

779.9  $ 
12.5 
681.7 
— 
6.4 
803.8 
136.8 
2,421.1 

516.5 
50.0 
350.6 
26.5 
570.1 
— 
9.7 
1,116.5 
301.7 
160.7 
27.9 
5,551.3  $ 

0.1  $ 
— 
0.6 
562.2 
104.0 
— 
5.8 
672.7 

1.9 
1.4 
— 
21.6 
— 
1,170.8 
374.2 
— 
— 
— 
0.1 
2,242.7  $ 

0.1 
— 
0.6 
542.3 
104.0 
— 
7.4 
654.4 

1.7 
1.9 
— 
23.0 
— 
1,114.0 
368.5 
— 
— 
— 
0.1 
2,163.6 

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Non-GAAP Supplemental Consolidating Data – Supplemental Balance Sheet Information (continued): 

(Amounts in millions)
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY

Current liabilities:
Notes payable

Accounts payable
Intersegment payables
Accrued benefits
Accrued compensation
Franchisee deposits
Other accrued liabilities

Total current liabilities

Operations*

Financial Services

2022

2021

2022

2021

$ 

17.2  $ 
285.8 
— 
58.6 
95.6 
73.8 
420.8 
951.8 

17.4  $ 
276.6 
— 
67.4 
110.9 
80.7 
407.1 
960.1 

—  $ 
1.2 
13.4 
— 
3.0 
— 
25.8 
43.4 

Long-term debt and intersegment long-term debt

Deferred income tax liabilities
Retiree health care benefits
Pension liabilities
Operating lease liabilities
Other long-term liabilities

Total liabilities

— 
82.1 
23.4 
78.6 
43.6 
84.0 
1,263.5 

— 
122.7 
31.1 
104.9 
32.5 
96.2 
1,347.5 

1,819.7 
— 
— 
— 
1.1 
14.6 
1,878.8 

Total shareholders’ equity attributable to Snap-on

Noncontrolling interests

Total equity

Total liabilities and equity

4,481.3 
22.2 
4,503.5 
5,767.0  $ 

4,181.9 
21.9 
4,203.8 
5,551.3  $ 

363.9 
— 
363.9 
2,242.7  $ 

$ 

* Snap-on with Financial Services presented on the equity method. 

— 
1.0 
12.5 
— 
3.9 
— 
26.8 
44.2 

1,753.0 
— 
— 
— 
1.7 
14.1 
1,813.0 

350.6 
— 
350.6 
2,163.6 

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Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations (continued)

Liquidity and Capital Resources

Snap-on’s growth has historically been funded by a combination of cash provided by operating activities and debt financing. 
Snap-on believes that its cash from operations and collections of finance receivables, coupled with its sources of borrowings 
and  available  cash  on  hand,  are  sufficient  to  fund  its  currently  anticipated  requirements  for  scheduled  debt  repayments, 
payments  of  interest  and  dividends,  new  receivables  originated  by  our  financial  services  businesses,  capital  expenditures, 
working capital, the funding of pension plans, and funding for share repurchases and acquisitions, if and as they arise. 

Due to Snap-on’s credit rating over the years, external funds have been available at an acceptable cost. As of February 3, 2023, 
Snap-on’s long-term debt and commercial paper were rated, respectively, A2 and P-1 by Moody’s Investors Service; A- and 
A-2 by Standard & Poor’s; and A and F1 by Fitch Ratings. Snap-on believes that its current credit arrangements are sound and 
that the strength of its balance sheet affords the company the financial flexibility, including through access to financial markets 
for potential new financing, to respond to both internal growth opportunities and those available through acquisitions. However, 
Snap-on cannot provide any assurance that financing will be available in the future on acceptable terms, or that its debt ratings 
will not decrease.

The following discussion focuses on information included in the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheets.

As of 2022 year end, working capital (current assets less current liabilities) of $2,397.3 million increased $326.1 million from 
$2,071.2 million as of 2021 year end primarily as a result of other net changes in working capital discussed below. 

The following represents the company’s working capital position as of 2022 and 2021 year end: 

(Amounts in millions)
Cash and cash equivalents
Trade and other accounts receivable – net
Finance receivables – net
Contract receivables – net
Inventories – net
Prepaid expenses and other assets
Total current assets

Notes payable
Accounts payable
Other current liabilities
Total current liabilities
Working capital

2022

2021

$ 

$ 

757.2  $ 
761.7 
562.2 
109.9 
1,033.1 
144.8 
3,368.9 

(17.2)   
(287.0)   
(667.4)   
(971.6)   
2,397.3  $ 

780.0 
682.3 
542.3 
110.4 
803.8 
134.6 
3,053.4 

(17.4) 
(277.6) 
(687.2) 
(982.2) 
2,071.2 

Cash and cash equivalents of $757.2 million as of 2022 year end decreased $22.8 million from 2021 year-end levels primarily 
due to: (i) the funding of $955.8 million of new finance receivables; (ii) dividend payments to shareholders of $313.1 million; 
(iii) the repurchase of 899,000 shares of the company’s common stock for $198.1 million; and (iv) the funding of $84.2 million 
for capital expenditures. These decreases in cash and cash equivalents were partially offset by: (i) $826.9 million of cash from 
collections of finance receivables; (ii) $675.2 million of cash generated from operations; (iii) $55.0 million of cash proceeds 
from stock purchase and option plan exercises; and (iv) $1.6 million of net proceeds from other short-term borrowings.

Of the $757.2 million of cash and cash equivalents as of 2022 year end, $244.1 million was held outside of the United States. 
Snap-on  maintains  non-U.S.  funds  in  its  foreign  operations  to:  (i)  provide  adequate  working  capital;  (ii)  satisfy  various 
regulatory requirements; and/or (iii) take advantage of business expansion opportunities as they arise. Although the Tax Cuts 
and Jobs Act (“Tax Act”) generally eliminated U.S. federal taxation of dividends from foreign subsidiaries, such dividends may 
still be subject to state income taxation and foreign withholding taxes. Snap-on periodically evaluates its cash held outside the 
United States and may pursue opportunities to repatriate certain foreign cash amounts to the extent that it can be accomplished 
in a tax efficient manner.

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Trade and other accounts receivable – net of $761.7 million as of 2022 year end increased $79.4 million from 2021 year-end 
levels  primarily  due  to  higher  sales,  partially  offset  by  $18.2  million  of  foreign  currency  translation.  Days  sales  outstanding 
(trade and other accounts receivable – net as of the respective period end, divided by the respective trailing 12 months sales, 
times 360 days) was 61 days and 58 days at the respective 2022 and 2021 year ends.

The current portions of net finance and contract receivables of $672.1 million as of 2022 year end compared to $652.7 million 
at  2021  year  end.  The  long-term  portions  of  net  finance  and  contract  receivables  of  $1,554.6  million  as  of  2022  year  end 
compared to $1,492.2 million at 2021 year end. The combined $81.8 million increase in net current and long-term finance and 
contract receivables compared to 2021 year-end levels is primarily due to an increase in net receivable originations, partially 
offset by $20.5 million of foreign currency translation.

Inventories – net of $1,033.1 million as of 2022 year end increased $229.3 million from 2021 year-end levels primarily due to 
higher demand, increased costs and from efforts to manage the current supply chain situation, partially offset by $29.3 million 
of foreign currency translation. As of 2022 and 2021 year end, inventory turns (trailing 12 months of cost of goods sold, divided 
by  the  average  of  the  beginning  and  ending  inventory  balance  for  the  trailing  12  months)  were  2.5  turns  and  2.8  turns, 
respectively. Inventories accounted for using the first-in, first-out (“FIFO”) method as of 2022 and 2021 year end approximated 
61%  and  60%  of  total  inventories,  respectively.  All  other  inventories  are  accounted  for  using  the  last-in,  first-out  (“LIFO”) 
method. The company’s LIFO reserve was $108.6 million and $87.2 million at 2022 and 2021 year end, respectively.

Notes payable of $17.2 million as of 2022 year end compared to $17.4 million as of 2021 year end.

Average notes payable outstanding were $18.6 million and $16.7 million in 2022 and 2021, respectively. The 2022 weighted-
average interest rate on such borrowings of 9.93% compared with 8.39% in 2021. At 2022 year end, the weighted-average rate 
on  outstanding  notes  payable  of  10.89%  compared  with  8.39%  in  2021.  The  2022  year-end  rate  increased  primarily  due  to 
higher rates on local borrowings in emerging markets.

Accounts payable of $287.0 million as of 2022 year end increased $9.4 million from 2021 year-end levels, primarily due to the 
timing of payments, partially offset by $7.4 million of foreign currency translation.  

Other accrued liabilities of $436.4 million as of 2022 year end increased $12.1 million from 2021 year-end levels, primarily due 
to higher income tax accruals, partially offset by $11.7 million of foreign currency translation.  

Long-term debt of $1,183.8 million as of 2022 year end consisted of: (i) $300.0 million of unsecured 3.25% notes that mature 
on March 1, 2027 (the “2027 Notes”); (ii) $400.0 million of unsecured 4.10% notes that mature on March 1, 2048 (“the 2048 
Notes”);  and  (iii)  $500.0  million  of  3.10%  notes  that  mature  on  May  1,  2050  (the  “2050  Notes”),  partially  offset  by  $16.2 
million of unamortized debt issuance costs.

Snap-on  has  an  $800  million  multi-currency  revolving  credit  facility  that  terminates  on  September  16,  2024  (the  “Credit 
Facility”); no amounts were borrowed or outstanding under the Credit Facility during the year ended and as of December 31, 
2022 or January 1, 2022. Borrowings under the Credit Facility bear interest at varying rates based on either: (i) Snap-on’s then-
current,  long-term  debt  ratings;  or  (ii)  Snap-on’s  then-current  ratio  of  consolidated  debt  net  of  certain  cash  adjustments 
(“Consolidated  Net  Debt”)  to  earnings  before  interest,  taxes,  depreciation,  amortization  and  certain  other  adjustments  for  the 
preceding  four  fiscal  quarters  then  ended  (the  “Consolidated  Net  Debt  to  EBITDA  Ratio”).  The  Credit  Facility’s  financial 
covenant  requires  that  Snap-on  maintain,  as  of  each  fiscal  quarter  end,  either  (i)  a  ratio  not  greater  than  0.60  to  1.00  of 
Consolidated Net Debt to the sum of Consolidated Net Debt plus total equity and less accumulated other comprehensive income 
or loss (the “Leverage Ratio”); or (ii) a Consolidated Net Debt to EBITDA Ratio not greater than 3.50 to 1.00. Snap-on may, up 
to  two  times  during  any  five-year  period  during  the  term  of  the  Credit  Facility  (including  any  extensions  thereof),  elect  to 
increase the maximum Leverage Ratio to 0.65 to 1.00 and/or increase the maximum Consolidated Net Debt to EBITDA Ratio 
to  4.00  to  1.00  for  four  consecutive  fiscal  quarters  in  connection  with  certain  material  acquisitions  (as  defined  in  the  related 
credit agreement). As of December 31, 2022, the company’s actual ratios of 0.09 and 0.37 respectively, were both within the 
permitted ranges set forth in this financial covenant. Snap-on generally issues commercial paper to fund its financing needs on a 
short-term  basis  and  uses  the  Credit  Facility  as  back-up  liquidity  to  support  such  commercial  paper  issuances.  There  was  no 
commercial paper issued or outstanding during the year ended and as of December 31, 2022 or January 1, 2022.

Snap-on’s Credit Facility and other debt agreements also contain certain usual and customary borrowing, affirmative, negative 
and maintenance covenants. As of 2022 year end, Snap-on was in compliance with all covenants of its Credit Facility and other 
debt agreements.

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Snap-on  believes  it  has  sufficient  available  cash  and  access  to  both  committed  and  uncommitted  credit  facilities  to  cover  its 
expected funding needs on both a short-term and long-term basis. Snap-on manages its aggregate short-term borrowings so as 
not  to  exceed  its  availability  under  the  Credit  Facility.  Snap-on  believes  that  it  can  access  short-term  debt  markets, 
predominantly  through  commercial  paper  issuances  and  existing  lines  of  credit,  to  fund  its  short-term  requirements  and  to 
ensure  near-term  liquidity.  Snap-on  regularly  monitors  the  credit  and  financial  markets  and,  if  it  believes  conditions  are 
favorable,  it  may  take  advantage  of  such  conditions  to  issue  long-term  debt  to  further  improve  its  liquidity  and  capital 
resources.  Near-term  liquidity  requirements  for  Snap-on  include  payments  of  interest  and  dividends,  funding  to  support  new 
receivables originated by our financial services businesses, capital expenditures, working capital, the funding of pension plans, 
and funding for share repurchases and acquisitions, if and as they arise. Snap-on intends to make contributions of $6.9 million 
to its foreign pension plans and $2.4 million to its domestic pension plans in 2023, as required by law. Depending on market 
and other conditions, Snap-on may make discretionary cash contributions to its pension plans in 2023.

Snap-on’s long-term financing strategy is to maintain continuous access to the debt markets to accommodate its liquidity needs, 
including the potential use of commercial paper, additional fixed-term debt and/or securitizations.

The following discussion focuses on information included in the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows.

Operating Activities

Net cash provided by operating activities of $675.2 million in 2022 decreased $291.4 million from $966.6 million in 2021. The 
$291.4 million decrease is primarily due to a $354.5 million change in net operating assets and liabilities, partially offset by a 
$92.5 million increase in net earnings.  

Depreciation expense was $71.5 million in 2022 and $75.6 million in 2021. Amortization expense was $28.7 million in 2022 
and $29.2 million in 2021. See Note 6 and Note 7 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for information on property and 
equipment, goodwill and other intangible assets.

Investing Activities

Net  cash  used  by  investing  activities  of  $206.2  million  in  2022  included  additions  to  finance  receivables  of  $955.8  million, 
partially  offset  by  collections  of  $826.9  million.  Net  cash  used  by  investing  activities  of  $290.4  million  in  2021  included 
additions  to  finance  receivables  of  $878.1  million,  partially  offset  by  collections  of  $854.2  million.  Finance  receivables  are 
comprised of extended-term installment payment contracts to both technicians and independent shop owners (i.e., franchisees’ 
customers)  to  enable  them  to  purchase  tools,  diagnostics,  and  equipment  products  on  an  extended-term  payment  plan,  with 
average payment terms of approximately four years.

Net  cash  used  by  investing  activities  in  2022  also  included  $0.5  million  of  cash  provided  by  acquisitions.  Net  cash  used  by 
investing activities in 2021 included $199.7 million for the acquisitions of Dealer-FX, AutoCrib Germany and Pradines.  See 
Note 3 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for information about acquisitions.

Capital expenditures in 2022 and 2021 totaled $84.2 million and $70.1 million, respectively. Capital expenditures in both years 
included continued investments related to the company’s execution of its strategic Value Creation Processes. The company also 
invested  in:  (i)  new  product,  efficiency,  safety  and  cost  reduction  initiatives  that  are  intended  to  expand  and  improve  its 
manufacturing  and  distribution  capabilities  worldwide;  (ii)  new  production  and  machine  tooling  to  enhance  manufacturing 
operations, as well as ongoing replacements of manufacturing and distribution equipment, particularly in the United States; and 
(iii) the ongoing enhancement of the company’s global enterprise resource planning (ERP) management information systems. 
Snap-on  believes  that  its  cash  generated  from  operations,  as  well  as  its  available  cash  on  hand  and  funds  available  from  its 
credit facilities will be sufficient to fund the company’s capital expenditure requirements in 2023.

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Financing Activities

Net cash used by financing activities of $485.0 million in 2022 included net proceeds from other short-term borrowings of $1.6 
million.  Net  cash  used  by  financing  activities  of  $818.8  million  in  2021  included  the  $250.0  million  repayment  of  the  2021 
Notes at maturity and net proceeds from other short-term borrowings of $3.3 million. 

Proceeds  from  stock  purchase  and  option  plan  exercises  totaled  $55.0  million  in  2022  and  $162.4  million  in  2021.  In  2022, 
Snap-on repurchased 899,000 shares of its common stock for $198.1 million under its previously announced share repurchase 
programs. As of 2022 year end, Snap-on had remaining availability to repurchase up to an additional $362.4 million in common 
stock pursuant to its Board’s authorizations. Snap-on repurchased 1,943,900 shares of its common stock for $431.3 million in 
2021.  The  repurchase  of  Snap-on  common  stock  to  offset  dilution  related  to  equity  plan  issuances  or  for  other  corporate 
purposes  is  at  the  company’s  discretion,  subject  to  prevailing  financial  and  market  conditions.  Snap-on  believes  that  its  cash 
generated from operations, available cash on hand, and funds available from its credit facilities, will be sufficient to fund the 
company’s additional share repurchases, if any.

Snap-on has paid consecutive quarterly cash dividends, without interruption or reduction, since 1939. Cash dividends paid in 
2022 and 2021 totaled $313.1 million and $275.8 million, respectively. On November 4, 2022, the company announced that its 
Board increased the quarterly cash dividend by 14.1% to $1.62 per share ($6.48 per share annualized). Quarterly dividends in 
2022 were $1.62 per share in the fourth quarter and $1.42 per share in the first three quarters ($5.88 per share for the year). 
Quarterly dividends in 2021 were $1.42 per share in the fourth quarter and $1.23 per share in the first three quarters ($5.11 per 
share for the year). 

Cash dividends paid per common share
Cash dividends paid as a percentage of prior-year retained earnings

2022

2021

$ 

$ 

5.88 
 5.5% 

5.11 

 5.3% 

Snap-on believes that its cash generated from operations, available cash on hand, and funds available from its credit facilities, 
will be sufficient to pay dividends in 2023.

Contractual Obligations and Commitments

Snap-on’s contractual obligations for long-term debt and operating and finance leases are reflected in the Consolidated Balance 
Sheets; see Note 10 and Note 17 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for information on the company’s long-term debt and 
leases.  Snap-on  also  enters  into  contracts  for  future  purchases  in  the  normal  course  of  business.  As  of  year-end  2022,  the 
company had $165.2 million in purchase commitments to be paid in 2023 and $10.9 million to be paid thereafter.  

Snap-on  intends  to  make  contributions  of  $6.9  million  to  its  foreign  pension  plans  and  $2.4  million  to  its  domestic  pension 
plans in 2023, as required by law.  Depending on market and other conditions, Snap-on may make additional discretionary cash 
contributions to its pension plans in 2023; see Note 12 and Note 13 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for information 
on the company’s benefit plans and payments.

Due  to  the  uncertainty  of  the  timing  of  settlements  with  taxing  authorities,  Snap-on  is  unable  to  make  reasonably  reliable 
estimates  of  the  period  of  cash  settlement  of  unrecognized  tax  benefits  totaling  $5.6  million  for  its  remaining  uncertain  tax 
liabilities. See Note 9 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for information on income taxes.

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Environmental Matters

Snap-on  is  subject  to  various  federal,  state  and  local  government  requirements  regulating  the  discharge  of  materials  into  the 
environment or otherwise relating to the protection of the environment. Snap-on’s policy is to comply with these requirements 
and  the  company  believes  that,  as  a  general  matter,  its  policies,  practices  and  procedures  are  properly  designed  to  prevent 
unreasonable risk of environmental damage, and of resulting financial liability, in connection with its business. Some risk of 
environmental  damage  is,  however,  inherent  in  some  of  Snap-on’s  operations  and  products,  as  it  is  with  other  companies 
engaged in similar businesses.

Snap-on is and has been engaged in the handling, manufacture, use and disposal of many substances classified as hazardous or 
toxic by one or more regulatory agencies. Snap-on believes that, as a general matter, its handling, manufacture, use and disposal 
of these substances are in accordance with environmental laws and regulations. It is possible, however, that future knowledge or 
other developments, such as improved capability to detect substances in the environment or increasingly strict environmental 
laws  and  standards  and  enforcement  policies,  could  affect  the  company’s  handling,  manufacture,  use  or  disposal  of  these 
substances.

In  recent  years  there  has  been  increased  public  awareness,  concern  and  focus  on  environmental  and  sustainability  issues, 
including matters related to global climate change.  The current focus on these matters is expected to result in additional and/or 
more  restrictive  regulations,  requirements  and/or  industry  or  third-party  standards  to  reduce  or  mitigate  global  warming  and 
other environmental or sustainability risks, though the timing is uncertain.  Snap-on continues to monitor developments in this 
area.

New Accounting Standards

See Note 1 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for information on new accounting standards.

Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates

The Consolidated Financial Statements and related notes contain information that is pertinent to management’s discussion and 
analysis.  The  preparation  of  financial  statements  in  conformity  with  accounting  principles  generally  accepted  in  the  United 
States  of  America  (“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. These estimates are generally based on historical experience, 
current conditions and on various other assumptions that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances, the results of 
which form the basis for making judgments about the carrying values of assets and liabilities that are not readily available from 
other sources, as well as identifying and assessing our accounting treatment with respect to commitments and contingencies. 
Actual results could differ from those estimates.

In  addition  to  the  company’s  significant  accounting  policies  described  in  Note  1  to  the  Consolidated  Financial  Statements, 
Snap-on considers the following policies and estimates to be the most critical in understanding the judgments that are involved 
in  the  preparation  of  the  company’s  consolidated  financial  statements  and  the  uncertainties  that  could  impact  the  company’s 
financial position, results of operations and cash flows.

Allowance for Credit Losses on Finance Receivables: The allowance for credit losses on finance receivables is maintained at a 
level management believes is adequate to cover expected losses in Snap-on’s finance receivables portfolio as of the reporting 
date.  The allowance represents management’s estimate of the expected losses in the company’s finance receivables portfolio 
based on ongoing assessments and evaluations of credit losses over the remaining contractual life of the receivables portfolio 
considering collectability, historical loss experience, current conditions and future market changes. Determination of the proper 
level  of  allowance  requires  management  to  exercise  judgment  about  the  timing,  frequency  and  severity  of  credit  losses  that 
could  materially  affect  the  provision  for  credit  losses  and,  as  a  result,  net  earnings.  The  allowance  takes  into  consideration 
numerous  quantitative  and  qualitative  factors  that  include  receivable  type,  historical  loss  experience,  delinquency  trends, 
collection  experience,  current  and  future  economic  conditions  and  credit  risk  characteristics.  Some  of  these  factors  are 
influenced by items such as the customers’ financial condition, past payment experience, credit bureau and proprietary Snap-on 
credit model information, as well as the value of the underlying collateral.  Changes in economic conditions and assumptions, 
including the resulting credit quality metrics relative to the performance of the finance receivables portfolio, create uncertainty 
and could result in changes to both the allowance for credit losses and provision for credit losses.

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Management  utilizes  established  policies  and  procedures  in  an  effort  to  ensure  the  estimates  and  assumptions  are  well 
controlled, reviewed and consistently applied. As of December 31, 2022, the ratio of the allowance for credit losses to finance 
receivables was 3.39%. As of January 1, 2022, the allowance ratio was 3.90%.  While management believes it exercises prudent 
judgment and applies reasonable assumptions in establishing its estimates for allowances for finance receivables, there can be 
no  assurance  that  changes  in  economic  conditions  or  other  factors  would  not  adversely  impact  the  financial  health  of  our 
customers  and  result  in  changes  to  the  estimates  used  in  the  allowance  calculation.  For  reference,  a  100  bps  increase  in  the 
allowance ratios for finance receivables as of December 31, 2022, would have increased Snap-on’s 2022 provision for credit 
losses and related allowance for credit losses by approximately $17.9 million. 

For  additional  information  on  Snap-on’s  allowances  for  credit  losses,  see  Note  1  and  Note  4  to  the  Consolidated  Financial 
Statements.

Impairment of Goodwill: Goodwill is tested for impairment annually or more frequently if events or changes in circumstances 
indicate that the assets might be impaired. Annual impairment tests are performed by the company in the second quarter of each 
year using information available as of April month end.

Snap-on evaluates the recoverability of goodwill by estimating the future discounted cash flows of the businesses to which the 
goodwill  relates.  Estimated  cash  flows  and  related  goodwill  are  grouped  at  the  reporting  unit  level.  The  company  has 
determined that its reporting units for testing goodwill impairment are its operating segments or components of an operating 
segment  that  constitute  a  business  for  which  discrete  financial  information  is  available  and  for  which  segment  management 
regularly reviews the operating results. Within its four reportable operating segments, the company has identified 11 reporting 
units.

Snap-on  evaluates  the  recoverability  of  goodwill  by  utilizing  an  income  approach  that  estimates  the  fair  value  of  the  future 
discounted cash flows of the reporting units to which the goodwill relates. The future projections, which are based on both past 
performance and the projections and assumptions used in the company’s operating plans, are subject to change as a result of 
changing  economic  and  competitive  conditions.  This  approach  reflects  management’s  internal  outlook  at  the  reporting  units, 
which  management  believes  provides  the  best  determination  of  value  due  to  management’s  insight  and  experience  with  the 
reporting  units.  Significant  estimates  used  by  management  in  the  discounted  cash  flows  methodology  include  estimates  of 
future  cash  flows  based  on  expected  growth  rates,  price  increases,  working  capital  levels,  expected  benefits  from  RCI 
initiatives, and a weighted-average cost of capital that reflects the specific risk profile of the reporting unit being tested. The 
company’s  methodologies  for  valuing  goodwill  are  applied  consistently  on  a  year-over-year  basis;  the  assumptions  used  in 
performing  the  second  quarter  2022  impairment  calculations  were  evaluated  in  light  of  then-current  market  and  business 
conditions. Snap-on continues to believe that the future discounted cash flow valuation model provides the most reasonable and 
meaningful  fair  value  estimate  based  upon  the  reporting  units’  projections  of  future  operating  results  and  cash  flows  and 
replicates how market participants would value the company’s reporting units in an orderly transaction.

In the event the fair value of a reporting unit is less than the carrying value, including goodwill, the company would then record 
an impairment charge based on the excess of a reporting units carrying amount over its fair value.

Inherent  in  fair  value  determinations  are  significant  judgments  and  estimates,  including  material  assumptions  about  future 
revenue,  profitability  and  cash  flows,  the  company’s  operational  plans  and  its  interpretation  of  current  economic  indicators. 
Should  the  operations  of  the  businesses  with  which  goodwill  is  associated  incur  significant  and  unanticipated  changes  in 
circumstances, such as declines in profitability and cash flow due to long-term deterioration in macroeconomic, industry and 
market  conditions,  the  loss  of  key  customers,  changes  in  technology  or  markets,  changes  in  key  personnel  or  litigation,  a 
sustained decrease in share price and/or other events, some or all of the recorded goodwill could be subject to impairment and 
could result in a material adverse effect on Snap-on’s financial position or results of operations. 

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Snap-on  completed  its  annual  impairment  testing  of  goodwill  in  the  second  quarter  of  2022,  which  did  not  result  in  any 
impairment. As of 2022 year end, the company has no accumulated impairment losses. Although the company consistently uses 
the  same  methods  in  developing  the  assumptions  and  estimates  underlying  the  fair  value  calculations,  such  estimates  are 
uncertain  by  nature  and  can  vary  from  actual  results.  In  performing  its  annual  impairment  testing  the  company  performed  a 
sensitivity analysis on the material assumptions used in the discounted cash flow valuation models for each of its 11 reporting 
units.  Based  on  the  company’s  second  quarter  2022  impairment  testing,  and  assuming  a  hypothetical  10%  decrease  in  the 
estimated fair values of each of its 11 reporting units, the hypothetical fair value of each of the company’s 11 reporting units 
would have been greater than its carrying value. See Note 7 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for further information 
about goodwill.

Pension Benefits: The pension benefit obligation and related pension expense are calculated in accordance with GAAP and are 
impacted  by  certain  actuarial  assumptions.  Changes  in  these  assumptions  are  primarily  influenced  by  factors  outside  of      
Snap-on’s control, such as changes in economic conditions, and can have a significant effect on the amounts reported in the 
financial  statements.  Snap-on  believes  that  the  two  most  critical  assumptions  are  (i)  the  expected  return  on  plan  assets;  and 
(ii) the assumed discount rate.

Snap-on’s  domestic  pension  plans  have  a  long-term  investment  horizon  and  a  total  return  strategy  that  emphasizes  a  capital 
growth objective. In 2022, the long-term investment performance objective for Snap-on’s domestic plans’ assets was to achieve 
net of expense returns that met or exceeded the 6.5% domestic expected return on plan assets assumption. Snap-on uses a three-
year, market-related value asset method of amortizing the difference between actual and expected returns on its domestic plans’ 
assets.  As  of  2022  year  end,  Snap-on’s  domestic  pension  plans’  assets  comprised  approximately  87%  of  the  company’s 
worldwide pension plan assets.

Based on forward-looking capital market expectations, Snap-on selected an expected return on plan assets assumption for its 
U.S.  pension  plans  of  7.5%,  an  increase  of  100  bps  from  2022,  to  be  used  in  determining  pension  expense  for  2023.  In 
estimating the domestic expected return on plan assets, Snap-on utilizes a nominal returns forecasting method. For each asset 
class,  future  returns  are  estimated  by  identifying  the  premium  of  riskier  asset  classes  over  lower  risk  alternatives.  The 
methodology constructs expected returns using a “building block” approach to the individual components of total return. These 
forecasts are stated in both nominal and real (after inflation) terms. This process first considers the long-term historical return 
premium based on the longest set of data available for each asset class. These premiums, calculated using the geometric mean, 
are then adjusted based on current relative valuation levels, macro-economic conditions, and the expected alpha related to active 
investment management. The asset return assumption is also adjusted by an implicit expense load for estimated administrative 
and  investment-related  expenses.  Since  asset  allocation  is  a  key  determinant  of  expected  investment  returns,  the  current  and 
expected mix of plan assets are also considered when setting the assumption.

Pension  expense  increases  as  the  expected  rate  of  return  on  plan  assets  decreases.  Lowering  the  expected  rate  of  return 
assumption  for  Snap-on’s  domestic  pension  plans’  assets  by  50  bps  would  have  increased  Snap-on’s  2022  domestic  pension 
expense by approximately $6.8 million.

The  objective  of  Snap-on’s  discount  rate  assumption  is  to  reflect  the  rate  at  which  the  pension  benefits  could  be  effectively 
settled. In making this determination, the company takes into account the timing and amount of benefits that would be available 
under  the  plans.  The  domestic  discount  rate  as  of  2022  and  2021  year  end  was  selected  based  on  a  cash  flow  matching 
methodology  developed  by  the  company’s  outside  actuaries  that  incorporates  a  review  of  current  economic  conditions.  This 
methodology  matches  the  plans’  yearly  projected  cash  flows  for  benefits  and  service  costs  to  those  of  hypothetical  bond 
portfolios using high-quality, AA rated or better, corporate bonds from either Moody’s Investors Service or Standard & Poor’s 
credit rating agencies available at the measurement date. This technique calculates bond portfolios that produce adequate cash 
flows to pay the plans’ projected yearly benefits and then selects the portfolio with the highest yield and uses that yield as the 
recommended discount rate.

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The selection of the 5.5% weighted-average discount rate for Snap-on’s domestic pension plans as of 2022 year end (compared 
to  2.9%  as  of  2021  year  end)  represents  the  single  rate  that  produces  the  same  present  value  of  cash  flows  as  the  estimated 
benefit plan payments. Lowering Snap-on’s domestic discount rate assumption by 50 bps would have increased Snap-on’s 2022 
domestic pension expense and projected benefit obligation by approximately $4.5 million and $48.6 million, respectively. As of 
2022  year  end,  Snap-on’s  domestic  projected  benefit  obligation  comprised  approximately  85%  of  Snap-on’s  worldwide 
projected  benefit  obligation.  The  weighted-average  discount  rate  for  Snap-on’s  foreign  pension  plans  of  4.8%  (compared  to 
2.0% as of 2021 year end) represents the single rate that produces the same present value of cash flows as the estimated benefit 
plan payments.  Lowering Snap-on’s foreign discount rate assumption by 50 bps would have increased Snap-on’s 2022 foreign 
pension expense and projected benefit obligation by approximately $1.4 million and $12.3 million, respectively.

Actuarial gains and losses in excess of 10 percent of the greater of the projected benefit obligation or market-related value of 
assets are amortized on a straight-line basis over the average remaining service period of active participants or over the average 
remaining  life  expectancy  for  plans  with  primarily  inactive  participants.  Prior  service  costs  and  credits  resulting  from  plan 
amendments are amortized in equal annual amounts over the average remaining service period of active participants or over the 
average remaining life expectancy for plans with primarily inactive participants.

To determine the 2023 net periodic benefit cost, Snap-on is using weighted-average discount rates for its domestic and foreign 
pension plans of 5.5% and 4.8%, respectively, and an expected return on plan assets for its domestic pension plans of 7.5%. The 
expected returns on plan assets for foreign pension plans ranged from 2.2% to 6.9% as of 2022 year end.  Due to the net change 
in these two key assumptions, in addition to the overall benefit plan status, Snap-on expects to have pension income in 2023. 
Other factors, such as changes in plan demographics and discretionary contributions, may further increase or decrease pension 
income in 2023. See Note 12 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for further information on pension plans.

Outlook

We  believe  that  our  markets  and  our  operations  possess  and  have  demonstrated  considerable  resilience  against  the  varying 
turbulence evident in the current environment.  In 2023, despite the uncertainties, Snap-on expects to make continued progress 
along its defined runways for coherent growth, leveraging capabilities already demonstrated in the automotive repair arena and 
developing  and  expanding  its  professional  customer  base,  not  only  in  automotive  repair,  but  in  adjacent  markets,  additional 
geographies and other areas, including extending in critical industries, where the cost and penalties for failure can be high. In 
pursuit of these initiatives, it is projected that capital expenditures in 2023 will be in a range of $90 million to $100 million.  
Snap-on continues to respond to global macroeconomic challenges through its RCI process and other cost reduction initiatives.  

Snap-on currently anticipates that its full year 2023 effective income tax rate will be in the range of 23% to 24%.

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Item 7A: Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

Market, Credit and Economic Risks

Market  risk  is  the  potential  economic  loss  that  may  result  from  adverse  changes  in  the  fair  value  of  financial  instruments.   
Snap-on is exposed to market risk from changes in interest rates and foreign currency exchange rates. Snap-on is also exposed 
to  market  risk  associated  with  the  stock-based  portion  of  its  deferred  compensation  plans.  Snap-on  monitors  its  exposure  to 
these risks and attempts to manage the underlying economic exposures through the use of financial instruments such as foreign 
currency  forward  contracts,  interest  rate  swap  agreements,  treasury  lock  agreements  and  prepaid  equity  forward  agreements 
(“equity  forwards”).  Snap-on  does  not  use  derivative  instruments  for  speculative  or  trading  purposes.  Snap-on’s  broad-based 
business  activities  help  to  reduce  the  impact  that  volatility  in  any  particular  area  or  related  areas  may  have  on  its  operating 
earnings as a whole. Snap-on’s management takes an active role in the risk management process and has developed policies and 
procedures that require specific administrative and business functions to assist in the identification, assessment and control of 
various risks.

Foreign Currency Risk Management

Snap-on  has  significant  international  operations  and  is  subject  to  certain  risks  inherent  with  foreign  operations  that  include 
currency  fluctuations.  Foreign  currency  exchange  risk  exists  to  the  extent  that  Snap-on  has  payment  obligations  or  receipts 
denominated in currencies other than the functional currency, including intercompany loans denominated in foreign currencies. 
To manage these exposures, Snap-on identifies naturally offsetting positions and then purchases hedging instruments to protect 
the  residual  net  exposures.  See  Note  11  to  the  Consolidated  Financial  Statements  for  information  on  foreign  currency  risk 
management.

Interest Rate Risk Management

Snap-on  may  manage  the  exposure  created  by  the  differing  maturities  and  interest  rate  structures  of  Snap-on’s  borrowings 
through  the  use  of  interest  rate  swap  agreements.  Treasury  lock  agreements  may  be  used  to  manage  the  potential  change  in 
interest  rates  in  anticipation  of  the  issuance  of  fixed  rate  debt.    See  Note  11  to  the  Consolidated  Financial  Statements  for 
information on interest rate risk management.

Snap-on utilizes a Value-at-Risk (“VAR”) model to determine the potential one-day loss in the fair value of its interest rate and 
foreign exchange-sensitive financial instruments from adverse changes in market factors. The VAR model estimates were made 
assuming normal market conditions and a 95% confidence level. Snap-on’s computations are based on the inter-relationships 
among  movements  in  various  currencies  and  interest  rates  (variance/co-variance  technique).  These  inter-relationships  were 
determined by observing interest rate and foreign currency market changes over the preceding quarter.

The estimated maximum potential net one-day loss in fair value, calculated using the VAR model, as of 2022 and 2021 year 
end  was  $18.0  million  and  $20.6  million,  respectively,  on  interest  rate-sensitive  financial  instruments,  and  $0.2  million  and 
$0.3 million, respectively, on foreign currency-sensitive financial instruments. The VAR model is a risk management tool and 
does not purport to represent actual losses in fair value that will be incurred by Snap-on, nor does it consider the potential effect 
of favorable changes in market factors.

Stock-based Deferred Compensation Risk Management

Snap-on  manages  market  risk  associated  with  the  stock-based  portion  of  its  deferred  compensation  plans  through  the  use  of 
equity  forwards.  Equity  forwards  are  used  to  aid  in  offsetting  the  potential  mark-to-market  effect  on  stock-based  deferred 
compensation  from  changes  in  Snap-on’s  stock  price.  Since  stock-based  deferred  compensation  liabilities  increase  as  the 
company’s stock price rises and decrease as the company’s stock price declines, the equity forwards are intended to mitigate the 
potential  impact  on  deferred  compensation  expense  that  may  result  from  such  mark-to-market  changes.  See  Note  11  to  the 
Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information on stock-based deferred compensation risk management.

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Credit Risk

Credit risk is the possibility of loss from a customer’s failure to make payments according to contract terms. Prior to extending 
credit, each customer is evaluated, taking into consideration various factors, including the customer’s financial condition, past 
payment experience, credit bureau information, and other financial and qualitative factors that may affect the customer’s ability 
to repay, as well as the value of the underlying collateral. Finance receivable credit risk is also monitored regularly through the 
use of internal proprietary custom scoring models to evaluate each transaction at the time of the application for credit. Snap-on 
evaluates  credit  quality  through  the  use  of  an  internal  proprietary  measuring  system  that  provides  a  framework  to  analyze 
finance  receivables  on  the  basis  of  risk  factors  of  the  individual  obligor  as  well  as  transaction  specific  risk.  The  finance 
receivables are typically monitored through an asset quality review process that closely monitors past due accounts and initiates 
a progressive collection action process when appropriate.

Counterparty Risk

Snap-on is exposed to credit losses in the event of non-performance by the counterparties to its various financial agreements, 
including  its  foreign  currency  forward  contracts,  interest  rate  swap  agreements,  treasury  lock  agreements  and  prepaid  equity 
forward agreements. Snap-on does not obtain collateral or other security to support financial instruments subject to credit risk, 
but  monitors  the  credit  standing  of  the  counterparties  and  generally  enters  into  agreements  with  financial  institution 
counterparties with a credit rating of A- or better. Snap-on does not anticipate non-performance by its counterparties, but cannot 
provide assurances.

Economic Risk

Economic risk is the possibility of loss resulting from economic instability in certain areas of the world. Snap-on continually 
monitors  its  exposure  in  these  markets.  For  example,  the  company  is  monitoring  the  impact  of  and  developments  related  to 
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, which continue to have an impact on the global economy. 
While inflation has become more prevalent in the world economy, Snap-on has taken steps to control and offset associated cost 
increases through its supply chain management, pricing actions, and deployment of Rapid Continuous Improvement (“RCI”). In 
addition, the company continues to monitor developments resulting from the United Kingdom’s exit from the European Union, 
and the effects this may have on the world economy and the company.

As  a  result  of  the  above  market,  credit  and  economic  risks,  net  earnings  and  revenues  in  any  particular  period  may  not  be 
representative of full-year results and may vary significantly from year to year.

Commodity Risk 

Snap-on  is  a  purchaser  of  certain  commodities  such  as  steel,  natural  gas  and  electricity.  The  company  is  also  a  purchaser 
of components and parts that are integrated into the company’s end products, as well as the purchaser of certain finished goods, 
all of which may contain various commodities including steel, aluminum, nickel, copper and others. Snap-on’s supply of raw 
materials  and  purchased  components  are  generally  and  readily  available  from  numerous  suppliers,  and  the  company 
continuously works to expand and enhance supplier relationships to meet its supply needs.

The  principal  raw  material  used  in  the  manufacture  of  the  company’s  products  is  steel,  which  the  company  purchases  in 
competitive, price-sensitive markets. To meet Snap-on’s high quality standards, the company’s steel requirements range from 
specialized alloys, which are available only from a limited group of approved suppliers, to common alloys, which are available 
from multiple suppliers. Some of these materials have been, and in the future may be, in short supply, particularly in the event 
of mill shutdowns or production cut backs, as well as from supply chain disruptions or inefficiencies, some of which may be 
associated  with  significant  weather  or  climate-related  events.  As  some  steel  alloys  require  specialized  manufacturing 
procedures, Snap-on could experience shortages if it were required to use an alternative manufacturer on short notice.  Steel and 
other raw materials, components and certain finished goods can exhibit price and demand cyclicality, including as a result of 
tariffs and other trade protection measures. Associated unexpected price increases could result in an erosion of product margins 
or require Snap-on to increase prices to customers to maintain margins.  

To the extent that commodity prices increase and the company does not have firm pricing agreements with its suppliers, the 
company may experience margin declines to the extent that it is not able to increase the selling prices of its products.

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Item 8: Financial Statements and Supplementary Data

The financial statements and schedules are listed in Part IV, Item 15(a) and are incorporated by reference into this Item 8.

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

Snap-on maintains a system of disclosure controls and procedures that is designed to provide reasonable assurance that material 
information  relating  to  the  company  and  its  consolidated  subsidiaries  is  timely  communicated  to  the  officers  who  certify    
Snap-on’s financial reports and to other members of senior management and the Board, as appropriate.

In accordance with Rule 13a-15(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”), the company’s management 
evaluated, with the participation of the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, the effectiveness of the design and 
operation  of  the  company’s  disclosure  controls  and  procedures  (as  defined  in  Rules  13a-15(e)  and  15d-15(e)  under  the 
Exchange Act) as of December 31, 2022. Based upon their evaluation of these disclosure controls and procedures, the Chief 
Executive  Officer  and  Chief  Financial  Officer  concluded  that  the  disclosure  controls  and  procedures  were  effective  as  of 
December 31, 2022, to ensure that information required to be disclosed by the company in the reports it files or submits under 
the  Exchange  Act  is  recorded,  processed,  summarized  and  reported,  within  the  time  period  specified  in  the  Securities  and 
Exchange Commission rules and forms, and to ensure that information required to be disclosed by the company in the reports it 
files  or  submits  under  the  Exchange  Act  is  accumulated  and  communicated  to  the  company’s  management,  including  its 
principal  executive  and  principal  financial  officers,  or  persons  performing  similar  functions,  as  appropriate,  to  allow  timely 
decisions regarding required disclosure.

Changes in Internal Control

There has not been any change in the company’s internal control over financial reporting during the quarter ended December 
31, 2022, that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the company’s internal control over financial 
reporting (as such term is defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)).

Management’s Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting

Our management is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting (as defined 
in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended). Under the supervision 
and with the participation of our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, we evaluated 
the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting based on the criteria set forth by the Committee of Sponsoring 
Organizations of the Treadway Commission in Internal Control - Integrated Framework (2013). Based on this assessment, the 
company’s management believes that, as of December 31, 2022, our internal control over financial reporting was effective at a 
reasonable assurance level. The company’s internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2022, has been audited 
by  Deloitte  &  Touche  LLP,  an  independent  registered  public  accounting  firm,  as  stated  in  its  attestation  report,  which  is 
included herein.

Our management, including the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, does not expect that our internal control 
over  financial  reporting  will  prevent  all  errors  or  fraud.  Because  of  inherent  limitations,  a  system  of  internal  control  over 
financial  reporting  can  provide  only  reasonable  assurance  and  may  not  prevent  or  detect  misstatements.  Further,  because  of 
changes in conditions, the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting may vary over time.

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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

To the Shareholders and Board of Directors of Snap-on Incorporated:

Opinion on Internal Control over Financial Reporting

We have audited the internal control over financial reporting of Snap-on Incorporated and subsidiaries (the “Company”) as of 
December 31, 2022, based on criteria established in Internal Control — Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the Committee 
of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO). In our opinion, the Company maintained, in all material 
respects, effective internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2022, based on criteria established in Internal 
Control — Integrated Framework (2013) issued by COSO.

We have also audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) 
(PCAOB),  the  consolidated  financial  statements  as  of  and  for  the  year  ended  December  31,  2022,  of  the  Company  and  our 
report  dated  February  9,  2023,  expressed  an  unqualified  opinion  on  those  financial  statements  and  included  an  explanatory 
paragraph  regarding  the  Company’s  adoption  of  Accounting  Standard  Update  No.  2016-13,  Financial  Instruments  –  Credit 
Losses (Topic 326).

Basis for Opinion

The  Company’s  management  is  responsible  for  maintaining  effective  internal  control  over  financial  reporting  and  for  its 
assessment of the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting, included in the accompanying Management’s Report 
on  Internal  Control  over  Financial  Reporting.  Our  responsibility  is  to  express  an  opinion  on  the  Company’s  internal  control 
over financial reporting based on our audit. We are a public accounting firm registered with the PCAOB and are required to be 
independent  with  respect  to  the  Company  in  accordance  with  the  U.S.  federal  securities  laws  and  the  applicable  rules  and 
regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.

We conducted our audit in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the 
audit  to  obtain  reasonable  assurance  about  whether  effective  internal  control  over  financial  reporting  was  maintained  in  all 
material respects. Our audit 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.

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/ DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
February 9, 2023

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Item 9B: Other Information

None.

Item 9C: Disclosure Regarding Foreign Jurisdictions that Prevent Inspections

Not applicable.

PART III

Item 10: Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance

Incorporated by reference to the sections entitled “Item 1: Election of Directors,” “Corporate Governance Practices and Board 
Information” and “Other Information” in Snap-on’s 2023 Annual Meeting Proxy Statement, which is expected to be mailed to 
shareholders on or about March 10, 2023 (the “2023 Proxy Statement”).

The Section 16(a) filing compliance disclosure pursuant to Item 405 of Regulation S-K is contained in Snap-on’s 2023 Proxy 
Statement  in  the  section  entitled  “Other  Information  –  Delinquent  Section  16(a)  Reports,”  and  is  incorporated  herein  by 
reference.

Information about our Executive Officers

Information regarding Snap-on’s executive officers, including their ages, business experience (for at least the last five years) 
and titles as of December 31, 2022, is presented below:

Nicholas  T.  Pinchuk  (76)  –  Chairman  of  the  Board  of  Directors  since  2009,  President  and  Chief  Executive  Officer  since 
December  2007,  and  President  and  Chief  Operating  Officer  during  2007.  Senior  Vice  President  and  President  –  Worldwide 
Commercial  &  Industrial  Group  from  2002  to  2007.  Prior  to  joining  Snap-on,  Mr.  Pinchuk  held  various  positions,  including 
President of Global Refrigeration Operations and President of Asia Pacific Operations, at Carrier Corporation, a producer of air 
conditioning, heating and refrigeration systems, and a subsidiary of United Technologies Corporation. Mr. Pinchuk served as an 
officer of the U.S. Army in Vietnam.

Aldo J. Pagliari (68) – Senior Vice President – Finance and Chief Financial Officer since 2010. 

Jesus M. Arregui (57) – Senior Vice President and President – Commercial Group since 2019. President of SNA Europe from 
2015 to 2019.

Anup R. Banerjee (72) – Senior Vice President – Human Resources and Chief Development Officer since 2015.

Iain Boyd (60) – Vice President – Operations Development since 2015. 

Timothy L. Chambers (58) – Senior Vice President and President – Snap-on Tools Group since 2019. President of Commercial 
Group from 2015 to 2019.

June C. Lemerand (60) – Vice President and Chief Information Officer since 2017.

Richard T. Miller (52) – Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary since 2018.  Associate General Counsel from 2012 to 
2018.

Marty V. Ozolins (51) – Vice President and Controller since 2021. Vice President, and formerly Director, of Internal Audit from 
2016 to 2021.

Thomas J. Ward (70) – Senior Vice President and President – Repair Systems & Information Group since 2010.

Snap-on’s executive officers include a woman, a veteran of the U.S. Army, and two executives who are ethnically diverse.

Additionally,  there  is  no  family  relationship  among  the  executive  officers  and  there  has  been  no  involvement  in  legal 
proceedings during the past 10 years that would be material to the evaluation of the ability or integrity of any of the executive 
officers.  Executive  officers  may  either  be  elected  by  the  Board  or  may  be  appointed  by  the  Chief  Executive  Officer  at  the 
regular meeting of the Board that follows the Annual Shareholders’ Meeting, which is ordinarily held in April each year, or at 
such other times as new positions are created or vacancies must be filled.

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Code of Ethics and Website Disclosure

Snap-on has adopted a written code of ethics that applies to its Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer, Vice President 
and Controller, and all other financial officers and executives performing similar functions. Snap-on has posted a copy of the 
code  of  ethics  in  the  “Investors”  section  on  the  company’s  website  at  www.snapon.com.  Snap-on  will  also  post  any 
amendments to these documents, or information about any waivers granted to directors or executive officers with respect to the 
Code of Business Conduct and Ethics, on the company’s website at www.snapon.com.

Snap-on intends to satisfy the disclosure requirements under Item 10 of Form 8-K regarding amendments to, or waivers from, 
the code of ethics by posting such information in the “Investors” section of its corporate website at www.snapon.com.

Item 11: Executive Compensation

The  information  required  by  Item  11  is  contained  in  Snap-on’s  2023  Proxy  Statement  in  the  sections  entitled  “Executive 
Compensation,”  “Board  Compensation,”  “Compensation  Committee  Report,”  and  “Other  Information”  and  is  incorporated 
herein by reference.

Item 12: Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters

The following table sets forth information about Snap-on’s equity compensation plans at 2022 year end:

Number of securities 
to be issued upon 
exercise of 
outstanding options, 
warrants and rights 
(a)

Weighted-average 
exercise price of 
outstanding options, 
warrants and rights 
(b)

Number securities 
remaining available for 
future issuance under 
equity compensation 
plans (excluding 
securities reflected in 

column (a))                         

(c)

2,798,989 (1)

$164.06 (2)

3,897,146 (3)

58,092 (4)

2,857,081

Not Applicable

$164.06 (2)

       -       (5)

3,897,146 (5)

Plan Category

Equity compensation plans approved by 
security holders

Equity compensation plans not approved by 
security holders

Total

(1)

Includes (i) options and stock appreciation rights (“SARs”) to acquire 2,733,876 shares granted under the 2011 Incentive Stock and Awards Plan (the 
“2011  Plan”);  (ii)  58,275  shares  represented  by  time-based  restricted  stock  units  granted  under  the  2011  Plan;  and  (iii)  6,838  shares  represented  by 
deferred share units under the Directors’ Fee Plan. Excludes 261,275 shares issuable in connection with the vesting of performance share awards under 
the 2011 Plan. Also excludes shares of common stock that may be issuable under the employee and franchisee stock purchase plans.

(2) Reflects  only  the  weighted-average  exercise  price  of  outstanding  stock  options  and  SARs  granted  under  the  2011  Plan  and  does  not  include  shares 
represented  by  deferred  share  units  under  the  Directors’  Fee  Plan  and  shares  issuable  in  connection  with  the  vesting  of  restricted  stock  units  or 
performance units under the 2011 Plan for which there are no exercise prices. Also excludes shares of common stock that may be issuable under the 
employee and franchisee stock purchase plans.
Includes (i) 3,122,593 shares reserved for issuance under the 2011 Plan; (ii) 195,730 shares reserved for issuance under the Directors’ Fee Plan; and (iii) 
578,823 shares reserved for issuance under the employee stock purchase plan.

(3)

(4) Consists of deferred share units under Snap-on’s Deferred Compensation Plan, which allows elected and appointed officers of Snap-on to defer all or a 
percentage of their respective annual salary and/or incentive compensation. The deferred share units are payable in shares of Snap-on common stock on 
a one-for-one basis and are calculated at fair market value. Shares of common stock delivered under the Deferred Compensation Plan are previously 
issued shares reacquired and held by Snap-on.

(5) The Deferred Compensation Plan provides that Snap-on will make available, as and when required, a sufficient number of shares of common stock to 

meet the needs of the plan. It further provides that such shares shall be previously issued shares reacquired and held by Snap-on.

The  additional  information  required  by  Item  12  is  contained  in  Snap-on’s  2023  Proxy  Statement  in  the  sections  entitled 
“Executive  Compensation,”  “Security  Ownership  of  Certain  Beneficial  Owners  and  Management,”  and  “Other  Information,” 
and is incorporated herein by reference.

Item 13: Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Director Independence

Incorporated  by  reference  to  the  sections  entitled  “Corporate  Governance  Practices  and  Board  Information  –  Board 
Information” and “Other Information – Transactions with the Company” in Snap-on’s 2023 Proxy Statement.

Item 14: Principal Accountant Fees and Services

Incorporated by reference to the section entitled “Deloitte & Touche LLP Fee Disclosure” in Snap-on’s 2023 Proxy Statement.

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PART IV

Item 15: Exhibit and Financial Statement Schedules

Item 15(a): Documents Filed as Part of This Report:

1. List of Financial Statements

Unless otherwise indicated, references to “fiscal 2022” or “2022” refer to the fiscal year ended December 31, 2022; references 
to “fiscal 2021” or “2021” refer to the fiscal year ended January 1, 2022; and references to “fiscal 2020” or “2020” refer to the 
fiscal year ended January 2, 2021. References to 2022, 2021 and 2020 year end refer to December 31, 2022, January 1, 2022, 
and January 2, 2021, respectively.

The following consolidated financial statements of Snap-on and the Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm 
thereon, are filed as part of this report:

•

•

•

•

•

•

•

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm (PCAOB ID No. 34).

Consolidated Statements of Earnings for the 2022, 2021 and 2020 fiscal years.

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income for the 2022, 2021 and 2020 fiscal years.

Consolidated Balance Sheets as of 2022 and 2021 year end.

Consolidated Statements of Equity for the 2022, 2021 and 2020 fiscal years.

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the 2022, 2021 and 2020 fiscal years.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

2. Financial Statement Schedules

All schedules are omitted because they are not applicable, or the required information is included in the consolidated financial 
statements or notes thereto.

3. List of Exhibits(*)

(3)

(4)

(a)

(b)

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

(e)

(e)(1)

(e)(2)

(e)(3)

(e)(4)

Restated Certificate of Incorporation of Snap-on Incorporated, as amended through April 25, 2013 (incorporated by 
reference to Exhibit 3.1 to Snap-on’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended September 28, 
2013 (Commission File No. 1-7724))

Bylaws of Snap-on Incorporated, as amended and restated as of April 6, 2020 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 
3.1 to Snap-on’s Current Report on Form 8-K dated April 6, 2020 (Commission File No. 1-7724))

Indenture,  dated  as  of  January  8,  2007,  between  Snap-on  Incorporated  and  U.S.  Bank  National  Association  as 
trustee  (incorporated  by  reference  to  Exhibit  (4)(b)  to  Form  S-3  Registration  Statement  (Registration  No. 
333-139863))

Officer’s  Certificate,  dated  as  of  February  21,  2017,  providing  for  the  $300,000,000  3.25%  Notes  due  2027  (the 
“2027 Notes”) (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.2 to Snap-on’s Current Report on Form 8-K dated February 
15, 2017 (Commission  File No. 1-7724))

Officer’s  Certificate,  dated  as  of  February  26,  2018,  providing  for  the  $400,000,000  4.10%  Notes  due  2048  (the 
“2048 Notes”) (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.2 to Snap-on’s Current Report on Form 8-K dated February 
20, 2018 (Commission File No. 1-7724))

Officer’s Certificate, dated as of April 30, 2020, providing for the $500,000,000 3.10% Notes due 2050 (the “2050 
Notes”) (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.2 to Snap-on’s Current Report on Form 8-K dated April 27, 2020 
(Commission File No. 1-7724))

Description of Securities
Description of Common Stock (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4(e)(1) to Snap-on’s Annual Report on Form 
10-K for the fiscal year ended December 28, 2019 (Commission File No. 1-7724))
Description of 2027 Notes (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4(e)(3) to Snap-on’s Annual Report on Form 10-K 
for the fiscal year ended December 28, 2019 (Commission File No. 1-7724))
Description of 2048 Notes (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4(e)(4) to Snap-on’s Annual Report on Form 10-K 
for the fiscal year ended December 28, 2019 (Commission File No. 1-7724))
Description of 2050 Notes (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4(f)(5) to Snap-on’s Annual Report on Form 10-K 
for the fiscal year ended January 2, 2021 (Commission File No. 1-7724))

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Except  for  the  foregoing,  Snap-on  and  its  subsidiaries  have  no  unregistered  long-term  debt  agreement  for  which  the  related 
outstanding debt exceeds 10% of consolidated total assets as of December 31, 2022. Copies of debt instruments for which the 
related debt is less than 10% of consolidated total assets will be furnished to the Commission upon request.

(10)

  Material Contracts

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)(1)

(d)(2)

(e)(1)

(e)(2)

(f)(1)

(f)(2)

(g)

(h)

(i)

(j)

(k)

(l)

Amended and Restated Snap-on Incorporated 2001 Incentive Stock and Awards Plan (Amended and Restated as of 
April  27,  2006,  as  further  amended  on  August  6,  2009)  (incorporated  by  reference  to  Exhibit  10.1  to  Snap-on’s 
Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended October 3, 2009 (Commission File No. 1-7724))** 
(superseded except as to outstanding awards)

Snap-on  Incorporated  2011  Incentive  Stock  and  Awards  Plan  (As  Amended  and  Restated)  (incorporated  by 
reference  to  Exhibit  10.1  to  Snap-on’s  Current  Report  on  Form  8-K  dated  April  29,  2021  (Commission  File  No. 
1-7724))**

Form  of  Restated  Executive  Agreement  between  Snap-on  Incorporated  and  each  of  its  executive  officers** 
(incorporated  by  reference  to  Exhibit  10(c)  to  Snap-on’s  Annual  Report  on  Form  10-K  for  the  fiscal  year  ended 
December 30, 2017 (Commission File No. 1-7724))**

Form of Indemnification Agreement between Snap-on Incorporated and certain executive officers (incorporated by 
reference  to  Exhibit  10.1  to  Snap-on’s  Annual  Report  on  Form  10-K  for  the  fiscal  year  ended  January  1,  2011 
(Commission File No. 1-7724))**

Form  of  Indemnification  Agreement  between  Snap-on  Incorporated  and  directors  (incorporated  by  reference  to 
Exhibit 10.1 to Snap-on’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended January 1, 2011 (Commission File 
No. 1-7724))**

Amended  and  Restated  Snap-on  Incorporated  Directors’  1993  Fee  Plan  (as  amended  through  August  5,  2010) 
(incorporated  by  reference  to  Exhibit  10.1  to  Snap-on’s  Quarterly  Report  on  Form  10-Q  for  the  quarterly  period 
ended October 2, 2010 (Commission File No. 1-7724))**

Amendment to Amended and Restated Snap-on Incorporated Directors’ 1993 Fee Plan (incorporated by reference to 
Exhibit  10(e)(2)  to  Snap-on’s  Annual  Report  on  Form  10-K  for  the  fiscal  year  ended  December  28,  2013 
(Commission File No. 1-7724))**

Snap-on  Incorporated  Deferred  Compensation  Plan  (as  amended  and  restated  as  of  September  1,  2011) 
(incorporated  by  reference  to  Exhibit  10(g)  to  Snap-on’s  Annual  Report  on  Form  10-K  for  the  fiscal  year  ended 
December 31, 2011 (Commission File No. 1-7724))**

Amendment to Snap-on Incorporated Deferred Compensation Plan (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10(f)(2) to 
Snap-on’s  Annual  Report  on  Form  10-K  for  the  fiscal  year  ended  December  28,  2013  (Commission  File  No. 
1-7724))**

Snap-on Incorporated Supplemental Retirement Plan for Officers (as amended through June 11, 2010) (incorporated 
by  reference  to  Exhibit  10.2  to  Snap-on’s  Quarterly  Report  on  Form  10-Q  for  the  quarterly  period  ended  July  3, 
2010 (Commission File No. 1-7724))**

Form  of  Restricted  Stock  Unit  Agreement  for  Directors  under  the  2001  Incentive  Stock  and  Awards  Plan  (and 
accompanying Restricted Stock Unit Offer Letter) (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to Snap-on’s Quarterly 
Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended October 3, 2009 (Commission File No. 1-7724))** (superseded 
except as to outstanding awards)

Form  of  Non-Qualified  Stock  Option  Agreement  under  the  2011  Incentive  Stock  and  Awards  Plan  (and 
accompanying  Non-Qualified  Stock  Option  Grant  Offer  Letter)  (incorporated  by  reference  to  Exhibit  10.1  to 
Snap-on’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended October 1, 2011 (Commission File No. 
1-7724))**

Form of Performance Share Unit Award Agreement under the 2011 Incentive Stock and Awards Plan (incorporated 
by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to Snap-on’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended March 31, 
2012 (Commission File No. 1-7724))**

Form  of  Performance-Based  Restricted  Unit  Award  Agreement  for  Executive  Officers  under  the  2011  Incentive 
Stock and Awards Plan (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to Snap-on’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for 
the quarterly period ended March 31, 2012 (Commission File No. 1-7724))**

Form  of  Restricted  Unit  Award  Agreement  for  Directors  under  the  2011  Incentive  Stock  and  Awards  Plan 
(incorporated  by  reference  to  Exhibit  10.1  to  Snap-on’s  Quarterly  Report  on  Form  10-Q  for  the  quarterly  period 
ended March 31, 2012 (Commission File No. 1-7724))**

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57

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(m)

(n)

(o)(1)

Form  of  Restricted  Stock  Award  Agreement  for  Directors  under  the  2011  Incentive  Stock  and  Awards  Plan 
(incorporated  by  reference  to  Exhibit  10.1  to  Snap-on’s  Quarterly  Report  on  Form  10-Q  for  the  quarterly  period 
ended March 30, 2013 (Commission File No. 1-7724))**

Form  of  Restricted  Stock  Unit  Award  Agreement  for  Executive  Officers  and  Key  Employees  under  the  2011 
Incentive Stock and Awards Plan (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10(o) to Snap-on's Annual Report on Form 
10-K for the fiscal year ended January 2, 2021 Commission File No. 1-7724))**

Third Amended and Restated Five Year Credit Agreement, dated as of September 16, 2019, by and among Snap-on 
Incorporated  and  the  lenders  and  agents  listed  on  the  signature  pages  thereof,  and  JPMorgan  Chase  Bank,  N.A., 
Citibank N.A. and U.S. Bank National Association as joint lead arrangers and joint bookrunners (incorporated by 
reference to Exhibit 10.1 to Snap-on’s Current Report on Form 8-K dated September 16, 2019 (Commission File 
No. 1-7724))

(o)(2) Amendment No. 1, dated as of September 15, 2022, by and among Snap-on Incorporated, the lenders party thereto 
and  JPMorgan  Chase  Bank,  N.A.,  in  its  capacity  as  administrative  agent  for  the  lenders,  to  Third  Amended  and 
Restated Five Year Credit Agreement, dated as of September 16, 2019, by and among Snap-on Incorporated and the 
lenders and agents listed on the signature pages thereof, and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., Citibank N.A. and U.S. 
Bank National Association as joint lead arrangers and joint bookrunners (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 
to Snap-on’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended October 1, 2022 (Commission File No. 
1-7724))

Snap-on Incorporated Section 406 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act Code of Ethics (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10(aa) to 
Snap-on’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2004 (Commission File No. 1-7724))

  Subsidiaries of the Corporation

  Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

  Certification of the Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

  Certification of the Principal Financial Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

Certification  of  Chief  Executive  Officer  Pursuant  to  18  U.S.C.  Section  1350,  as  Adopted  Pursuant  to  Section  906  of  the 
Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

Certification of Principal Financial Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the 
Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

(14)

(21)

(23)

(31.1)

(31.2)

(32.1)

(32.2)

(101.INS)

Inline  XBRL  Instance  Document  -  the  instance  document  does  not  appear  in  the  Interactive  Data  File  because  its  XBRL 
(Extensible Business Reporting Language) tags are embedded within the Inline XBRL document

(101.SCH)

Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document

(101.CAL)

Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document

(101.DEF)

Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document

(101.LAB)

Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document

(101.PRE)

Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document

(104)

Cover Page Interactive Data File (contained in Exhibit 101)

_______________________________

*

Filed electronically or incorporated by reference as an exhibit to this Annual Report on Form 10-K. Copies of any materials the company files with the 
SEC can also be obtained free of charge through the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov. 

** Represents a management compensatory plan or agreement.

Item 16: Form 10-K Summary

None.

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SNAP-ON INCORPORATED

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

To the Shareholders and Board of Directors of Snap-on Incorporated:

Opinion on the Financial Statements

We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Snap-on Incorporated and subsidiaries (the “Company”) as 
of December 31, 2022 and January 1, 2022, the related consolidated statements of earnings, comprehensive income, equity, and 
cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2022, and the related notes (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 have also 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 
Internal  Control  —  Integrated  Framework  (2013)  issued  by  the  Committee  of  Sponsoring  Organizations  of  the  Treadway 
Commission and our report dated February 9, 2023, expressed an unqualified opinion on the Company’s internal control over 
financial reporting.

Change in Accounting Principle

As  discussed  in  Note  4  to  the  consolidated  financial  statements,  the  Company  changed  its  method  of  accounting  for  credit 
losses  in  the  year  ended  January  2,  2021,  due  to  the  adoption  of  Accounting  Standard  Update  No.  2016-13,  Financial 
Instruments – Credit Losses (Topic 326) under the modified retrospective adoption method.  

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.

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59

Finance Receivables, Net - Allowance - Refer to Notes 1 and 4 to the financial statements

Critical Audit Matter Description

The  Company’s  finance  receivables  are  comprised  of  extended-term  installment  payment  contracts  to  both  technicians  and 
independent shop owners (i.e., franchisees’ customers) to enable them to purchase tools, diagnostics, and equipment products 
on  an  extended-term  payment  plan,  with  average  payment  terms  of  approximately  four  years.  The  receivables  are  generally 
secured  by  the  underlying  tools,  diagnostics  and/or  equipment  products  financed.  At  December  31,  2022,  these  loans  totaled 
$1,793.9  million  with  an  allowance  of  $60.9  million  recorded  against  the  receivables.  Determining  the  proper  level  of 
allowance  requires  management  to  exercise  judgment  about  the  timing,  frequency  and  severity  of  credit  losses  expected  to 
occur  over  the  life  of  the  contracts.  The  Company  estimates  and  records  an  allowance  for  credit  losses  over  the  remaining 
contractual  life  of  their  contracts  considering  collectability,  historical  loss  experience,  current  conditions  and  future  market 
changes.  

Evaluating  the  judgments  related  to  the  finance  receivable  allowance  for  credit  losses  is  subjective  and  requires  auditor 
judgment to effectively evaluate whether management’s judgments were reasonable.

How the Critical Audit Matter Was Addressed in the Audit

Our audit procedures related to the finance receivables allowance for credit losses balance included the following procedures, 
among others:

• We tested the design, implementation and operating effectiveness of management’s controls over the allowance 

for credit losses including controls over the completeness and accuracy of underlying data.

• Where appropriate, we assessed the reasonableness of, and evaluated support for, qualitative adjustments based on 

market conditions and/or portfolio performance metrics.

• We  tested  the  completeness  and  accuracy  and  evaluated  the  relevance  of  the  key  data  used  as  inputs  in 
management’s allowance for credit losses calculation, including loan balances, recoveries, charge-offs, portfolio 
characteristics and other data.

• We tested the mathematical accuracy of the allowance for credit losses calculation with the assistance of our credit 
specialists  and  developed  an  expectation  of  the  allowance  for  credit  losses  and  compared  it  to  the  recorded 
balance.

• We  evaluated  management’s  ability  to  accurately  forecast  credit  losses  by  performing  a  retrospective  review, 

which involved comparing actual credit losses to historical estimates.

/s/ DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
February 9, 2023

We have served as the Company’s auditor since 2002.

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Snap-on Incorporated – Consolidated Statements of Earnings 

(Amounts in millions, except per share data)
Net sales
Cost of goods sold
Gross profit
Operating expenses
Operating earnings before financial services

Financial services revenue
Financial services expenses
Operating earnings from financial services

Operating earnings
Interest expense
Other income (expense) – net
Earnings before income taxes and equity earnings
Income tax expense
Earnings before equity earnings
Equity earnings, net of tax
Net earnings
Net earnings attributable to noncontrolling interests
Net earnings attributable to Snap-on Incorporated

Net earnings per share attributable to Snap-on Incorporated:

Basic
Diluted

Weighted-average shares outstanding:

Basic
Effect of dilutive securities
Diluted

$ 

$ 

$ 

2022

2021

2020

4,492.8  $ 
(2,311.7)   
2,181.1 
(1,239.9)   
941.2 

349.7 
(83.7)   
266.0 

1,207.2 

(47.1)   
42.5 
1,202.6 
(268.7)   
933.9 
— 
933.9 
(22.2)   
911.7  $ 

4,252.0  $ 
(2,141.2)   
2,110.8 
(1,259.3)   
851.5 

349.7 
(77.7)   
272.0 

1,123.5 

(53.1)   
16.5 
1,086.9 
(247.0)   
839.9 
1.5 
841.4 
(20.9)   
820.5  $ 

17.14  $ 
16.82 

15.22  $ 
14.92 

53.2 
1.0 
54.2 

53.9 
1.1 
55.0 

3,592.5 
(1,844.0) 
1,748.5 
(1,116.6) 
631.9 

349.7 
(101.1) 
248.6 

880.5 
(54.0) 
8.7 
835.2 
(189.1) 
646.1 
0.3 
646.4 
(19.4) 
627.0 

11.55 
11.44 

54.3 
0.5 
54.8 

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

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61

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Snap-on Incorporated – Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income

(Amounts in millions)
Comprehensive income (loss):

Net earnings
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Foreign currency translation
Reclassification of foreign currency translation loss from 
sale of equity interest to net earnings
Unrealized cash flow hedges, net of tax:

Other comprehensive income before reclassifications

Reclassification of cash flow hedges to net earnings

Defined benefit pension and postretirement plans:

Net prior service costs and credits and unrecognized gain 
(loss)
Income tax benefit (expense) 
Net of tax

Amortization of unrecognized loss and net prior service 
costs included in net periodic benefit cost
Income tax benefit
Net of tax

Total comprehensive income

2022

2021

2020

$ 

933.9  $ 

841.4  $ 

646.4 

(127.4)   

(69.4)   

112.7 

— 

— 
(1.6)   

(92.8)   
23.8 
(69.0)   

18.1 
(4.5)   
13.6 
749.5 

(1.0)   

— 
(1.6)   

85.1 
(18.6)   
66.5 

36.4 
(9.0)   
27.4 
863.3 

— 

1.4 
(1.6) 

3.8 
(0.3) 
3.5 

34.5 
(8.4) 
26.1 
788.5 

(19.4) 
769.1 

Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests
Comprehensive income attributable to Snap-on Incorporated

$ 

(22.2)   
727.3  $ 

(20.9)   
842.4  $ 

  See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

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SNAP-ON INCORPORATED

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Snap-on Incorporated – Consolidated Balance Sheets

(Amounts in millions, except share data)
ASSETS

Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents
Trade and other accounts receivable – net
Finance receivables – net
Contract receivables – net
Inventories – net
Prepaid expenses and other assets

Total current assets

Property and equipment – net
Operating lease right-of-use assets
Deferred income tax assets
Long-term finance receivables – net
Long-term contract receivables – net
Goodwill
Other intangibles – net
Pension assets
Other assets

Total assets
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY

Current liabilities:
Notes payable
Accounts payable
Accrued benefits
Accrued compensation
Franchisee deposits
Other accrued liabilities

Total current liabilities

Long-term debt
Deferred income tax liabilities
Retiree health care benefits
Pension liabilities
Operating lease liabilities
Other long-term liabilities

Total liabilities

Commitments and contingencies (Note 16)

Equity
Shareholders’ equity attributable to Snap-on Incorporated:
Preferred stock (authorized 15,000,000 shares of $1 par value; none outstanding)
Common stock (authorized 250,000,000 shares of $1 par value; issued 67,444,966 

and 67,438,129 shares, respectively)

Additional paid-in capital
Retained earnings
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
Treasury stock at cost (14,442,386 and 14,008,479 shares, respectively)

Total shareholders’ equity attributable to Snap-on Incorporated

Noncontrolling interests

Total equity

Total liabilities and equity

Fiscal Year End

2022

2021

757.2  $ 
761.7 
562.2 
109.9 
1,033.1 
144.8 
3,368.9 

512.6 
61.5 
70.0 
1,170.8 
383.8 
1,045.3 
275.6 
70.6 
13.7 
6,972.8  $ 

17.2  $ 
287.0 
58.6 
98.6 
73.8 
436.4 
971.6 

1,183.8 
82.1 
23.4 
78.6 
44.7 
85.1 
2,469.3 

780.0 
682.3 
542.3 
110.4 
803.8 
134.6 
3,053.4 

518.2 
51.9 
49.5 
1,114.0 
378.2 
1,116.5 
301.7 
160.7 
15.6 
6,759.7 

17.4 
277.6 
67.4 
114.8 
80.7 
424.3 
982.2 

1,182.9 
122.7 
31.1 
104.9 
34.2 
97.9 
2,555.9 

— 

— 

67.4 
499.9 
6,296.2 
(528.3)   
(1,853.9)   
4,481.3 
22.2 
4,503.5 
6,972.8  $ 

67.4 
472.7 
5,699.9 
(343.9) 
(1,714.2) 
4,181.9 
21.9 
4,203.8 
6,759.7 

$ 

$ 

$ 

$ 

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

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Snap-on Incorporated – Consolidated Statements of Equity

Shareholders’ Equity Attributable to Snap-on Incorporated

(Amounts in millions, except share data)

Common
Stock

Additional
Paid-in
Capital

Retained
Earnings

Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Loss

Treasury
Stock

Noncontrolling
Interests

Total
Equity

Balance at December 28, 2019

$ 

67.4  $ 

379.1  $ 

4,779.7  $ 

(507.9)  $ 

(1,309.2)  $ 

21.7  $ 

3,430.8 

Impact of the Credit Loss Standard 

(ASU No. 2016-13)

Balance at December 29, 2019

Net earnings for 2020

Other comprehensive income

Cash dividends – $4.47 per share

Stock compensation plans

Share repurchases – 1,109,000 shares

Other

Balance at January 2, 2021

Net earnings for 2021

Other comprehensive income

Cash dividends – $5.11 per share

Stock compensation plans

Share repurchases – 1,943,900 shares

Other

Balance at January 1, 2022

Net earnings for 2022

Other comprehensive loss

Cash dividends – $5.88 per share

Stock compensation plans

Share repurchases – 899,000 shares

Other

— 

67.4 

— 

— 

— 

— 

— 

— 

— 

379.1 

— 

— 

— 

12.6 

— 

— 

67.4 

391.7 

— 

— 

— 

— 

— 

— 

— 

— 

— 

81.0 

— 

— 

67.4 

472.7 

— 

— 

— 

— 

— 

— 

— 

— 

— 

27.2 

— 

— 

(6.1) 

4,773.6 

627.0 

— 

(243.3) 

— 

— 

(0.4) 

5,156.9 

820.5 

— 

(275.8) 

— 

— 

(1.7) 

5,699.9 

911.7 

— 

(313.1) 

— 

— 

(2.3) 

— 

— 

(507.9) 

(1,309.2) 

— 

142.1 

— 

— 

— 

— 

— 

— 

— 

58.2 

(174.3) 

— 

(365.8) 

(1,425.3) 

— 

21.9 

— 

— 

— 

— 

— 

— 

— 

142.4 

(431.3) 

— 

(343.9) 

(1,714.2) 

— 

(184.4) 

— 

— 

— 

— 

— 

— 

— 

58.4 

(198.1) 

— 

— 

21.7 

19.4 

— 

— 

— 

— 

(19.4) 

21.7 

20.9 

— 

— 

— 

— 

(20.7) 

21.9 

22.2 

— 

— 

— 

— 

(21.9) 

(6.1) 

3,424.7 

646.4 

142.1 

(243.3) 

70.8 

(174.3) 

(19.8) 

3,846.6 

841.4 

21.9 

(275.8) 

223.4 

(431.3) 

(22.4) 

4,203.8 

933.9 

(184.4) 

(313.1) 

85.6 

(198.1) 

(24.2) 

Balance at December 31, 2022

$ 

67.4  $ 

499.9  $ 

6,296.2  $ 

(528.3)  $ 

(1,853.9)  $ 

22.2  $ 

4,503.5 

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

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Snap-on Incorporated – Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

(Amounts in millions)   
Operating activities:

Net earnings
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash provided (used) by operating 

activities:

2022

2021

2020

$ 

933.9  $ 

841.4  $ 

646.4 

Depreciation
Amortization of other intangibles
Provision for losses on finance receivables
Provision for losses on non-finance receivables
Stock-based compensation expense
Deferred income tax provision (benefit)
(Gain) loss on sales of assets
Settlement of treasury lock

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

Trade and other accounts receivable
Contract receivables
Inventories
Prepaid expenses and other assets
Accounts payable
Accruals and other liabilities

Net cash provided by operating activities

Investing activities:

Additions to finance receivables
Collections of finance receivables
Capital expenditures
Acquisitions of businesses, net of cash acquired
Disposals of property and equipment
Other

Net cash used by investing activities

Financing activities:

Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt
Repayments of long-term debt
Net increase (decrease) in other short-term borrowings
Cash dividends paid
Purchases of treasury stock
Proceeds from stock purchase and option plans
Other

Net cash used by financing activities

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year

Supplemental cash flow disclosures:

Cash paid for interest
Net cash paid for income taxes

$ 

$ 

71.5 
28.7 
37.7 
16.8 
34.0 
(10.3)   
(3.1)   
— 

(120.0)   
(11.8)   
(272.1)   
(6.3)   
17.7 
(41.5)   
675.2 

(955.8)   
826.9 
(84.2)   
0.5 
5.1 
1.3 
(206.2)   

— 
— 
1.6 
(313.1)   
(198.1)   
55.0 
(30.4)   
(485.0)   

75.6 
29.2 
32.1 
16.3 
41.4 
8.4 
1.7 
— 

73.3 
23.4 
54.6 
22.7 
19.5 
(8.2) 
1.4 
1.4 

(61.4)   
(3.1)   
(75.4)   
(10.7)   
56.8 
14.3 
966.6 

47.9 
(29.9) 
34.2 
8.5 
17.8 
95.6 
1,008.6 

(878.1)   
854.2 
(70.1)   
(199.7)   
2.1 
1.2 
(290.4)   

— 
(250.0)   
3.3 
(275.8)   
(431.3)   
162.4 
(27.4)   
(818.8)   

(835.0) 
750.3 
(65.6) 
(41.5) 
1.8 
2.2 
(187.8) 

489.9 
— 
(187.2) 
(243.3) 
(174.3) 
55.8 
(25.2) 
(84.3) 

2.4 
738.9 
184.5 
923.4 

(6.8)   
(22.8)   
780.0 
757.2  $ 

(0.8)   
(143.4)   
923.4 
780.0  $ 

(44.7)  $ 
(261.2)   

(55.9)  $ 
(249.0)   

(49.8) 
(188.4) 

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

Note 1: Summary of Accounting Policies

Principles  of  consolidation  and  presentation:  The  Consolidated  Financial  Statements  include  the  accounts  of  Snap-on 
Incorporated  and  its  wholly-owned  and  majority-owned  subsidiaries  (collectively,  “Snap-on”  or  “the  company”).  The 
Consolidated  Financial  Statements  do  not  include  the  accounts  of  the  company’s  independent  franchisees.  Snap-on’s 
Consolidated  Financial  Statements  are  prepared  in  conformity  with  generally  accepted  accounting  principles  in  the  United 
States of America (“GAAP”).  Intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated.

Fiscal  year  accounting  period:  Snap-on’s  fiscal  year  ends  on  the  Saturday  that  is  on  or  nearest  to  December  31.  The  2022 
fiscal year ended on December 31, 2022 (“2022”) and contained 52 weeks of operating results. The 2021 fiscal year ended on 
January 1, 2022 (“2021”) and contained 52 weeks of operating results. The 2020 fiscal year ended on January 2, 2021 (“2020”) 
and  contained  53  weeks  of  operating  results,  with  the  additional  week  occurring  in  the  fourth  quarter;  the  impact  of  the 
additional week of operations was not material to Snap-on’s 2020 total revenues or net earnings. 

Use of estimates: The preparation of financial statements in conformity with 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. Actual results 
could differ from those estimates.

Financial instruments: The fair value of the company’s derivative financial instruments is generally determined using quoted 
prices  in  active  markets  for  similar  assets  and  liabilities.  The  carrying  value  of  the  company’s  non-derivative  financial 
instruments either approximates fair value, due to their short-term nature, or the amount disclosed for fair value is based upon a 
discounted cash flow analysis or quoted market values. See Note 11 for further information on financial instruments.

Revenue recognition: Snap-on recognizes revenue from the sale of tools, diagnostics, equipment, and related services based on 
when control of the product passes to the customer or the service is provided and is recognized at an amount that reflects the 
consideration  expected  to  be  received  in  exchange  for  such  goods  or  services.    See  Note  2  for  information  on  revenue 
recognition.

Financial services revenue: Snap-on generates revenue from various financing programs that include: (i) installment sales and 
lease contracts arising from franchisees’ customers and Snap-on customers who require financing for the purchase or lease of 
tools, diagnostics, and equipment products on an extended-term payment plan; and (ii) business and vehicle loans and leases to 
franchisees.  These  financing  programs  are  offered  through  Snap-on’s  wholly  owned  finance  subsidiaries.  Financial  services 
revenue  consists  primarily  of  interest  income  on  finance  and  contract  receivables  and  is  recognized  over  the  life  of  the 
underlying contracts, with interest computed primarily on the average daily balances of the underlying contracts.

The decision to finance through Snap-on or another financing source is solely at the election of the customer. When assessing 
customers for potential financing, Snap-on considers various factors regarding ability to pay, including the customers’ financial 
condition, past payment experience, and credit bureau and proprietary Snap-on credit model information, as well as the value of 
the underlying collateral. For finance and contract receivables, Snap-on assesses quantitative and qualitative factors through the 
use  of  credit  quality  indicators  consisting  primarily  of  collection  experience  and  related  internal  metrics.  Delinquency  is  the 
primary  indicator  of  credit  quality  for  finance  and  contract  receivables.  Snap-on  conducts  monthly  reviews  of  credit  and 
collection  performance  for  both  the  finance  and  contract  receivable  portfolios,  focusing  on  data  such  as  delinquency  trends, 
nonaccrual receivables, and write-off and recovery activity. 

Financial services lease arrangements: Snap-on accounts for its financial services leases as sales-type leases. The company 
recognizes the net investment in the lease as the present value of the lease payments not yet received plus the present value of 
the  unguaranteed  residual  value,  using  the  interest  rate  implicit  in  the  lease.  The  difference  between  the  undiscounted  lease 
payments  received  over  the  lease  term  and  the  related  net  investment  in  the  lease  is  reported  as  unearned  finance  charges. 
Unearned  finance  charges  are  amortized  to  income  over  the  life  of  the  contract.  The  default  covenants  included  in  the  lease 
arrangements are usual and customary, consistent with industry practice, and do not impact the lease classification. Except in 
circumstances where the company has concluded that a lessee’s financial condition has deteriorated, the other default covenants 
under Snap-on’s lease arrangements are objectively determinable. See Notes 4 and 17 for further information on finance and 
contract receivables and lessor accounting. 

Research and engineering: Snap-on incurred research and engineering costs of $60.1 million, $61.1 million and $57.4 million 
in  2022,  2021  and  2020,  respectively.  Research  and  engineering  costs  are  included  in  “Operating  expenses”  on  the 
accompanying Consolidated Statements of Earnings.

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Internally developed software: Costs incurred in the development of software that will ultimately be sold are capitalized from 
the  time  technological  feasibility  has  been  attained  and  capitalization  ceases  when  the  related  product  is  ready  for  general 
release. During 2022, 2021 and 2020, Snap-on capitalized $10.2 million, $10.9 million and $12.0 million, respectively, of such 
costs. Amortization of capitalized software development costs, which is included in “Cost of goods sold” on the accompanying 
Consolidated Statements of Earnings, was $11.6 million in 2022, $11.4 million in 2021 and $10.5 million in 2020. Unamortized 
capitalized software development costs of $42.4 million as of 2022 year end and $43.6 million as of 2021 year end are included 
in “Other intangibles – net” on the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheets.

Internal-use  software:  Costs  that  are  incurred  in  creating  software  solutions  and  enhancements  to  those  solutions  are 
capitalized only for the application development stage of the project.

Shipping and handling: Amounts billed to customers for shipping and handling are included as a component of sales. Costs 
incurred  by  Snap-on  for  shipping  and  handling  are  included  as  a  component  of  cost  of  goods  sold  when  the  costs  relate  to 
manufacturing  activities.  In  2022,  2021  and  2020,  Snap-on  incurred  shipping  and  handling  charges  of  $77.6  million,  $69.9 
million  and  $53.7  million,  respectively,  that  were  recorded  in  “Cost  of  goods  sold”  on  the  accompanying  Consolidated 
Statements of Earnings. Shipping and handling costs incurred in conjunction with selling or distribution activities are included 
as a component of operating expenses. Shipping and handling charges were $104.9 million in 2022, $100.9 million in 2021 and 
$94.2 million in 2020; these charges were recorded in “Operating expenses” on the accompanying Consolidated Statements of 
Earnings.

Advertising and promotion: Production costs of future media advertising are deferred until the advertising occurs. All other 
advertising and promotion costs are expensed when incurred. For 2022, 2021 and 2020, advertising and promotion expenses 
totaled  $39.3  million,  $33.2  million  and  $38.0  million,  respectively.  Advertising  and  promotion  costs  are  included  in 
“Operating expenses” on the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Earnings.

Warranties: Snap-on provides product warranties for specific product lines and accrues for estimated future warranty costs in 
the period in which the sale is recorded. See Notes 2 and 16 for information on warranties.

Foreign  currency:  The  financial  statements  of  Snap-on’s  foreign  subsidiaries  are  translated  into  U.S.  dollars.  Assets  and 
liabilities of foreign subsidiaries are translated at current rates of exchange, and income and expense items are translated at the 
average  exchange  rates  for  the  period.  The  resulting  translation  adjustments  are  recorded  directly  into  “Accumulated  other 
comprehensive loss” on the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheets. Foreign exchange transactions, net of foreign currency 
hedges, resulted in pretax losses of $7.5 million, $1.2 million and $3.9 million in 2022, 2021 and 2020, respectively. Foreign 
exchange  transaction  gains  and  losses  are  reported  in  “Other  income  (expense)  –  net”  on  the  accompanying  Consolidated 
Statements of Earnings.

Income  taxes:  Current  tax  assets  and  liabilities  are  based  upon  an  estimate  of  taxes  refundable  or  payable  for  each  of  the 
jurisdictions  in  which  the  company  is  subject  to  tax.  In  the  ordinary  course  of  business,  there  is  inherent  uncertainty  in 
quantifying  income  tax  positions.  Snap-on  assesses  income  tax  positions  and  records  tax  benefits  for  all  years  subject  to 
examination based upon management’s evaluation of the facts, circumstances and information available at the reporting dates. 
For those tax positions where it is more-likely-than-not that a tax benefit will be sustained, Snap-on records the largest amount 
of tax benefit with a greater than 50% likelihood of being realized upon ultimate settlement with a taxing authority that has full 
knowledge of all relevant information. For those income tax positions where it is not more-likely-than-not that a tax benefit will 
be  sustained,  no  tax  benefit  is  recognized  in  the  financial  statements.  When  applicable,  associated  interest  and  penalties  are 
recognized as a component of income tax expense. Accrued interest and penalties are included within the related tax asset or 
liability on the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheets.

Deferred income taxes are provided for temporary differences arising from differences in bases of assets and liabilities for tax 
and financial reporting purposes. Deferred income taxes are recorded on temporary differences using enacted tax rates in effect 
for the year in which the temporary differences are expected to reverse. The effect of a change in tax rates on deferred tax assets 
and  liabilities  is  recognized  in  income  in  the  period  that  includes  the  enactment  date.  Deferred  tax  assets  are  reduced  by  a 
valuation allowance when, in the opinion of management, it is more-likely-than-not that some portion or all of the deferred tax 
assets will not be realized. See Note 9 for further information on income taxes.

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)

Per  share  data:  Basic  earnings  per  share  calculations  were  computed  by  dividing  net  earnings  attributable  to  Snap-on 
Incorporated by the corresponding weighted-average number of common shares outstanding for the period. The dilutive effect 
of the potential exercise of outstanding options and stock-settled stock appreciation rights (“SARs”) to purchase common shares 
is  calculated  using  the  treasury  stock  method.  As  of  both  December  31,  2022,  and  January  1,  2022,  there  were  no  awards 
outstanding  that  were  anti-dilutive;  as  of  January  2,  2021,  there  were  2,207,411  awards  outstanding  that  were  anti-dilutive. 
Performance-based  equity  awards  are  included  in  the  diluted  earnings  per  share  calculation  based  on  the  attainment  of  the 
applicable performance metrics to date. Snap-on had dilutive securities totaling 945,250 shares, 1,058,553 shares and 473,196 
shares, as of the end of 2022, 2021 and 2020, respectively. See Note 14 for further information on equity awards.

Stock-based compensation: Snap-on recognizes the cost of employee services in exchange for awards of equity instruments 
based on the grant date fair value of those awards. That cost, based on the estimated number of awards that are expected to vest, 
is recognized on a straight-line basis over the period during which the employee is required to provide the service in exchange 
for  the  award.  No  compensation  cost  is  recognized  for  awards  for  which  employees  do  not  render  the  requisite  service.  The 
grant date fair value of employee stock options and similar instruments is estimated using the Black-Scholes valuation model.

The Black-Scholes valuation model requires the input of subjective assumptions, including the expected life of the stock-based 
award  and  stock  price  volatility.  The  assumptions  used  are  management’s  best  estimates,  but  the  estimates  involve  inherent 
uncertainties and the application of management judgment. As a result, if other assumptions had been used, the recorded stock-
based compensation expense could have been materially different from that depicted in the financial statements. See Note 14 
for further information on stock-based compensation.

Derivatives:  Snap-on  may  utilize  derivative  financial  instruments,  including  foreign  currency  forward  contracts,  interest  rate 
swap agreements, treasury lock agreements and prepaid equity forward agreements to manage its exposures to foreign currency 
exchange  rate  risks,  interest  rate  risks,  and  market  risk  associated  with  the  stock-based  portion  of  its  deferred  compensation 
plans. Snap-on accounts for its derivative instruments at fair value. Snap-on does not use financial instruments for speculative 
or trading purposes. See Note 11 for further information on derivatives.

Cash equivalents: Snap-on considers all highly liquid investments with an original maturity of three months or less to be cash 
equivalents.  Cash  and  cash  equivalents  consisted  of  investments  in  money  market  funds  and  bank  deposits  at  December  31, 
2022 and January 1, 2022.

Receivables  and  allowances  for  credit  losses:  All  trade,  finance  and  contract  receivables  are  reported  on  the  Consolidated 
Balance Sheets at their amortized cost adjusted for any write-offs and net of allowances for credit losses. The amortized costs 
for finance and contract receivables is the amount originated adjusted for applicable accrued interest and net of deferred fees or 
costs, net of collections and write-offs.

Snap-on  maintains  allowances  for  credit  losses,  which  represent  an  estimate  of  expected  credit  losses  over  the  remaining 
contractual life of its receivables considering current conditions and supportable forecasts when appropriate.  The estimate is a 
result  of  the  company’s  ongoing  assessments  and  evaluations  of  collectability,  historical  loss  experience,  and  future 
expectations in estimating credit losses in each of its receivable portfolios (trade, finance and contract receivables).  For trade 
receivables, Snap-on uses historical loss experience rates by portfolio and applies them to a related aging analysis while also 
considering customer and/or economic risk where appropriate.  Snap-on uses a vintage loss experience methodology for finance 
receivables.    For  contract  receivables,  Snap-on  primarily  uses  a  Weighted-Average  Remaining  Maturity  (“WARM”) 
methodology.  Determination of the proper amount of allowances by portfolio requires management to exercise judgment about 
the timing, frequency and severity of credit losses that could materially affect the provision for credit losses and, as a result, net 
earnings.    The  allowances  take  into  consideration  numerous  quantitative  and  qualitative  factors  that  include  receivable  type, 
historical  loss  experience,  delinquency  trends,  collection  experience,  current  conditions,  supportable  forecasts,  when 
appropriate, and credit risk characteristics. 

Snap-on  evaluates  the  credit  risk  of  the  customer  when  extending  credit  based  on  a  combination  of  various  financial  and 
qualitative factors that may affect its customers’ ability to pay. These factors may include the customer’s financial condition, 
past  payment  experience,  and  credit  bureau  and  proprietary  Snap-on  credit  model  information,  as  well  as  the  value  of  the 
underlying collateral.

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Management  performs  detailed  reviews  of  its  receivables  on  a  monthly  and/or  quarterly  basis  to  assess  the  adequacy  of  the 
allowances  and  to  determine  if  any  impairment  has  occurred.  Monthly  reviews  of  credit  and  collection  performance  are 
conducted for both its finance and contract receivable portfolios focusing on data such as delinquency trends, non-performing 
assets,  and  write-off  and  recovery  activity.  These  reviews  allow  for  the  formulation  of  collection  strategies  and  potential 
collection  policy  modifications  in  response  to  changing  risk  profiles  in  the  finance  and  contract  receivable  portfolios.  A 
receivable  generally  has  credit  losses  when  it  is  expected  that  all  amounts  related  to  the  receivable  will  not  be  collected 
according to the contractual terms of the agreement. Amounts determined to be uncollectable are charged directly against the 
allowances, while amounts recovered on previously written off accounts increase the allowances. For both finance and contract 
receivables, write-offs include the uncollectable principal amount of the receivable as well as the uncollectable accrued interest 
and  fees,  net  of  repossessions.  For  finance  receivables  only,  write-offs  are  partially  offset  by  recourse  from  franchisees. 
Recovered  interest  and  fees  previously  written  off  are  recorded  through  the  allowances  for  credit  losses  and  increase  the 
allowances. Absent a repossession, finance receivables are generally written off when an account becomes 120 days past due. 
Repossessed accounts are typically written off within 60 days of asset repossession. Contract receivables related to equipment 
leases  are  generally  written  off  when  an  account  becomes  150  days  past  due,  while  contract  receivables  related  to  franchise 
finance and van leases are generally written off no later than when the receivable becomes 180 days past the asset return date.  
For finance and contract receivables, customer bankruptcies are generally written off upon notification that the associated debt 
is  not  being  reaffirmed  or,  in  any  event,  no  later  than  when  the  receivable  becomes  180  days  past  due.    Changes  to  the 
allowances for credit losses are maintained through adjustments to the provisions for credit losses.

Actual amounts as of the balance sheet dates may be materially different than the amounts reported in future periods due to the 
uncertainty  in  the  estimation  process.    Also,  future  amounts  could  differ  materially  from  those  estimates  due  to  changes  in 
circumstances after the balance sheet date.

Snap-on does not believe that its trade, finance or contract receivables represent significant concentrations of credit risk because 
of the diversified portfolio of individual customers and geographical areas. See Note 4 for further information on receivables 
and allowances for credit losses.

Other accrued liabilities: Supplemental balance sheet information for “Other accrued liabilities” as of 2022 and 2021 year end 
is as follows:

(Amounts in millions)
Income taxes
Accrued warranty
Operating lease liabilities
Deferred subscription revenue
Accrued new tool return
Accrued property, payroll and other taxes
Accrued selling and promotion expense
Accrued restructuring expense
Other
Total other accrued liabilities

2022

2021

33.4  $ 
14.3 
19.4 
57.1 
53.9 
27.7 
37.7 
2.8 
190.1 
436.4  $ 

18.9 
17.3 
19.6 
56.4 
55.0 
43.8 
41.0 
7.0 
165.3 
424.3 

$ 

$ 

Inventories: Snap-on values its inventory at the lower of cost or market and adjusts for the value of inventory that is estimated 
to  be  excess,  obsolete  or  otherwise  unmarketable.  Snap-on  records  allowances  for  excess  and  obsolete  inventory  based  on 
historical and estimated future demand and market conditions. Allowances for raw materials are largely based on an analysis of 
raw  material  age  and  actual  physical  inspection  of  raw  material  for  fitness  for  use.  As  part  of  evaluating  the  adequacy  of 
allowances  for  work-in-progress  and  finished  goods,  management  reviews  individual  product  stock-keeping  units  (SKUs)  by 
product  category  and  product  life  cycle.  Cost  adjustments  for  each  product  category/product  life-cycle  state  are  generally 
established  and  maintained  based  on  a  combination  of  historical  experience,  forecasted  sales  and  promotions,  technological 
obsolescence, inventory age and other actual known conditions and circumstances. Should actual product marketability and raw 
material fitness for use be affected by conditions that are different from management estimates, further adjustments to inventory 
allowances may be required.

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)

Snap-on  adopted  the  “last-in,  first-out”  (“LIFO”)  inventory  valuation  method  in  1973  for  its  U.S.  locations.  Snap-on’s  U.S. 
inventories accounted for on a LIFO basis consist of purchased product and inventory manufactured at the company’s heritage 
U.S. manufacturing facilities (primarily hand tools and tool storage). Since Snap-on began acquiring businesses in the 1990’s, 
the company has used the “first-in, first-out” (“FIFO”) inventory valuation methodology for acquisitions; the company does not 
adopt the LIFO inventory valuation methodology for new acquisitions. See Note 5 for further information on inventories.

Property  and  equipment:  Property  and  equipment  is  stated  at  cost  less  accumulated  depreciation  and  amortization. 
Depreciation and amortization are provided on a straight-line basis over estimated useful lives. Major repairs that extend the 
useful  life  of  an  asset  are  capitalized,  while  routine  maintenance  and  repairs  are  expensed  as  incurred.  Capitalized  software 
included in property and equipment reflects costs related to internally developed or purchased software for internal use and is 
amortized  on  a  straight-line  basis  over  their  estimated  useful  lives.  Long-lived  assets,  including  operating  lease  right-of-use 
assets, are evaluated for impairment when events or circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of the long-lived asset may 
not be recoverable. See Note 6 for further information on property and equipment.

Goodwill and other intangible assets: Goodwill and other indefinite-lived assets are tested for impairment annually or more 
frequently  if  events  or  changes  in  circumstances  indicate  that  the  assets  might  be  impaired.  Annual  impairment  tests  are 
performed  by  the  company  in  the  second  quarter  of  each  year  using  information  available  as  of  April  month  end.  Snap-on 
evaluates the existence of goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible asset impairment on the basis of whether the assets are fully 
recoverable from projected, discounted cash flows of the related reportable unit or asset. Intangible assets with finite lives are 
amortized over their estimated useful lives using straight-line and accelerated methods depending on the nature of the particular 
asset. Intangible assets with finite lives are evaluated for impairment when events or circumstances indicate that the carrying 
amount of the intangible asset may not be recoverable.  See Note 7 for further information on goodwill and other intangible 
assets.

New  accounting  standards:    In  March  2022,  the  FASB  issued  ASU  No.  2022-02,  Financial  Instruments  –  Credit  Losses 
(Topic  326):  Troubled  Debt  Restructurings  and  Vintage  Disclosures,  which  requires  enhanced  disclosure  of  certain  loan 
refinancings and restructurings by creditors when a borrower is experiencing financial difficulty and eliminates certain current 
recognition and measurement accounting guidance. This ASU also requires the disclosure of current-period gross write-offs by 
year  of  origination  for  financing  receivables  and  net  investments  in  leases.  ASU  No.  2022-02  is  effective  for  fiscal  years 
beginning  after  December  15,  2022,  including  interim  periods  within  those  fiscal  years.  The  adoption  of  this  ASU  is  not 
expected to have a material impact on Snap-on’s Consolidated Financial Statements.

Note 2: Revenue Recognition

Snap-on recognizes revenue from the sale of tools, diagnostics, equipment, and related services based on when control of the 
product passes to the customer or the service is provided and is recognized at an amount that reflects the consideration expected 
to be received in exchange for such goods or services.

Revenue disaggregation

The following table shows the consolidated revenues by revenue source:

(Amounts in millions)

Revenue from contracts with customers

Other revenues

Total net sales

Financial services revenue

Total revenues

2022

2021

4,468.6  $ 

24.2 

4,492.8 

349.7 

4,842.5  $ 

4,228.3 

23.7 

4,252.0 

349.7 

4,601.7 

$ 

$ 

Snap-on  evaluates  the  performance  of  its  operating  segments  based  on  segment  revenues,  including  both  external  and 
intersegment  net  sales,  and  segment  operating  earnings.    Snap-on  accounts  for  both  intersegment  sales  and  transfers  based 
primarily on standard costs with reasonable mark-ups established between the segments.  Intersegment amounts are eliminated 
to arrive at Snap-on’s consolidated financial results.

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The following table represents external net sales disaggregated by geography, based on the customers’ billing addresses:

Commercial &

Snap-on

Repair Systems

2022

Industrial

Group

Tools

Group

& Information

Financial

Snap-on

Group

Services

Eliminations

Incorporated

(Amounts in millions)

Net sales:

  North America*

$ 

498.3  $ 

1,840.3  $ 

1,046.1  $ 

—  $ 

—  $ 

3,384.7 

  Europe

  All other

External net sales

Intersegment net sales

Total net sales

Financial services revenue

284.9 

275.1 

1,058.3 

340.9 

1,399.2 

— 

137.9 

93.8 

2,072.0 

— 

2,072.0 

— 

227.5 

88.9 

1,362.5 

304.4 

1,666.9 

— 

— 

— 

— 

— 

— 

349.7 

— 

— 

— 

(645.3)   

(645.3)   

— 

650.3 

457.8 

4,492.8 

— 

4,492.8 

349.7 

Total revenue

$ 

1,399.2  $ 

2,072.0  $ 

1,666.9  $ 

349.7  $ 

(645.3)  $ 

4,842.5 

Commercial &

Snap-on

Repair Systems

2021

Industrial

Group

Tools

Group

& Information

Financial

Snap-on

Group

Services

Eliminations

Incorporated

(Amounts in millions)

Net sales:

  North America*

$ 

494.9  $ 

1,680.0  $ 

896.1  $ 

—  $ 

—  $ 

3,071.0 

  Europe

  All other

External net sales

Intersegment net sales

Total net sales

325.5 

275.2 

164.7 

93.9 

1,095.6 

1,938.6 

310.7 

— 

1,406.3 

1,938.6 

249.7 

72.0 

1,217.8 

285.3 

1,503.1 

— 

— 

— 

— 

— 

— 

— 

— 

(596.0)   

739.9 

441.1 

4,252.0 

— 

(596.0)   

4,252.0 

Financial services revenue

— 

— 

— 

349.7 

— 

349.7 

Total revenue

$ 

1,406.3  $ 

1,938.6  $ 

1,503.1  $ 

349.7  $ 

(596.0)  $ 

4,601.7 

*  North America is comprised of the United States, Canada and Mexico.

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The following table represents external net sales disaggregated by customer type:

Commercial &

Snap-on

Repair Systems

2022

Industrial

Group

Tools

Group

& Information

Financial

Snap-on

Group

Services

Eliminations

Incorporated

(Amounts in millions)

Net sales:

  Vehicle service professionals

$ 

90.8  $  2,072.0  $ 

1,362.5  $ 

—  $ 

—  $ 

3,525.3 

  All other professionals

External net sales

Intersegment net sales

Total net sales

Financial services revenue

967.5 

1,058.3 

340.9 

1,399.2 

— 

— 

2,072.0 

— 

2,072.0 

— 

— 

1,362.5 

304.4 

1,666.9 

— 

— 

— 

— 

— 

349.7 

— 

— 

(645.3)   

(645.3)   

— 

967.5 

4,492.8 

— 

4,492.8 

349.7 

Total revenue

$ 

1,399.2  $  2,072.0  $ 

1,666.9  $ 

349.7  $ 

(645.3)  $ 

4,842.5 

Commercial &

Snap-on

Repair Systems

2021

Industrial

Group

Tools

Group

& Information

Financial

Snap-on

Group

Services

Eliminations

Incorporated

(Amounts in millions)

Net sales:

Vehicle service professionals

$ 

99.9  $ 

1,938.6  $ 

1,217.8  $ 

—  $ 

—  $ 

3,256.3 

All other professionals

External net sales

Intersegment net sales

Total net sales

995.7 

— 

1,095.6 

1,938.6 

310.7 

— 

1,406.3 

1,938.6 

— 

1,217.8 

285.3 

1,503.1 

— 

— 

— 

— 

— 

— 

(596.0)   

995.7 

4,252.0 

— 

(596.0)   

4,252.0 

Financial services revenue

— 

— 

— 

349.7 

— 

349.7 

Total revenue

$ 

1,406.3  $ 

1,938.6  $ 

1,503.1  $ 

349.7  $ 

(596.0)  $ 

4,601.7 

Nature of goods and services: Snap-on derives net sales from a broad line of products and complementary services that are 
grouped into three categories: (i) tools; (ii) diagnostics, information and management systems; and (iii) equipment. The tools 
product  category  includes  hand  tools,  power  tools,  tool  storage  products  and  other  similar  products.    The  diagnostics, 
information and management systems product category includes handheld and computer-based diagnostic products, service and 
repair  information  products,  diagnostic  software  solutions,  electronic  parts  catalogs,  business  management  systems  and 
services,  point-of-sale  systems,  integrated  systems  for  vehicle  service  shops,  original  equipment  manufacturer  (“OEM”) 
purchasing  facilitation  services,  and  warranty  management  systems  and  analytics  to  help  OEM  dealership  service  and  repair 
shops (“OEM dealerships”) manage and track performance.  The equipment product category includes solutions for the service 
of  vehicles  and  industrial  equipment.    Snap-on  supports  the  sale  of  its  diagnostics  and  vehicle  service  shop  equipment  by 
offering training programs as well as after-sales support to its customers.  Through its financial services businesses, Snap-on 
derives  revenue  from  various  financing  programs  designed  to  facilitate  the  sales  of  its  products  and  support  its  franchise 
business.

Approximately 90% of Snap-on’s net sales are products sold at a point in time through ship-and-bill performance obligations 
that  also  include  repair  services.  The  remaining  sales  revenue  is  earned  over  time  primarily  for  software  subscriptions,  other 
subscription service agreements and extended warranty programs.

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Snap-on enters into contracts related to the selling of tools, diagnostics, repair information, equipment and related services.  At 
contract  inception,  an  assessment  of  the  goods  and  services  promised  in  the  contracts  with  customers  is  performed  and  a 
performance obligation is identified for each distinct promise to transfer to the customer a good or service (or bundle of goods 
or services).  To identify the performance obligations, Snap-on considers all of the goods or services promised in the contract 
regardless of whether they are explicitly stated or are implied by customary business practices. Contracts with customers are 
comprised of customer purchase orders, invoices and written contracts.

For certain performance obligations related to software subscriptions, extended warranty and other subscription agreements that 
are settled over time, Snap-on has elected not to disclose the value of unsatisfied performance obligations for: (i) contracts that 
have an original expected length of one year or less; (ii) contracts where revenue is recognized as invoiced; and (iii) contracts 
with  variable  consideration  related  to  unsatisfied  performance  obligations.  The  remaining  duration  of  these  unsatisfied 
performance  obligations  range  from  one  month  up  to  60  months.    Snap-on  had  approximately  $179.0  million  of  long-term 
contracts that have fixed consideration that extends beyond one year as of December 31, 2022.  Snap-on expects to recognize 
approximately 75% of these contracts as revenue by the end of fiscal 2024, an additional 20% by the end of fiscal 2026 and the 
balance thereafter.

Snap-on  typically  expenses  incremental  direct  costs  of  obtaining  a  contract  (sales  commissions)  when  incurred  because  the 
amortization period is generally 12 months or less. Capitalized long-term contract costs are not significant. Contract costs are 
expensed or amortized in “Operating expenses” on the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Earnings.

When performance obligations are satisfied: For performance obligations related to the majority of ship-and-bill products, 
including repair services contracts, control transfers at a point in time when title transfers upon shipment of the product to the 
customer,  and  for  some  sales,  control  transfers  when  title  is  transferred  at  time  of  receipt  by  customer.  Once  a  product  or 
repaired product has shipped or has been delivered, the customer is able to direct the use of, and obtain substantially all of the 
remaining  benefits  from  the  asset,  revenue  is  recognized.  Snap-on  considers  control  to  have  transferred  upon  shipment  or 
delivery when Snap-on has a present right to payment, the customer has legal title to the asset, Snap-on has transferred physical 
possession of the asset, and the customer has significant risk and rewards of ownership of the asset.

For performance obligations related to software subscriptions, extended warranties and other subscription agreements, Snap-on 
transfers  control  and  recognizes  revenue  over  time  on  a  ratable  basis  using  a  time-based  output  method.  The  performance 
obligations are typically satisfied as services are rendered on a straight-line basis over the contract term, which is generally for 
12 months but can be for a term up to 60 months.

Significant  payment  terms:  For  ship-and-bill  type  contracts  with  customers,  the  contract  states  the  final  terms  of  the  sale, 
including  the  description,  quantity,  and  price  of  each  product  or  service  purchased.    Payment  terms  are  typically  due  upon 
delivery or up to 30 days after delivery but can range up to 120 days after delivery.

For subscription contracts, payment terms are in advance or in arrears of services on a monthly, quarterly or annual basis over 
the contract term, which is generally for 12 months but can be for a term up to 60 months depending on the product or service.  
The customer typically agrees to a stated rate and price in the contract that does not vary over the contract term.  In some cases, 
customers prepay for their licenses, or in other cases, pay on a monthly or quarterly basis.  When the timing of the payment 
made by the customer precedes the delivery of the performance obligation, a contract liability is recognized.

Variable consideration: In some cases, the nature of Snap-on’s contracts give rise to variable consideration, including rebates, 
credits,  allowances  for  returns  or  other  similar  items  that  generally  decrease  the  transaction  price.  These  variable  amounts 
generally are credited to the customer, based on achieving certain levels of sales activity, product returns and making payments 
within specific terms.

In the normal course of business, Snap-on allows franchisees to return product per the provisions in the franchise agreement 
that  allow  for  the  return  of  product  in  a  saleable  condition.    For  other  customers,  product  returns  are  generally  not  accepted 
unless  the  item  is  defective  as  manufactured.  Where  applicable,  Snap-on  establishes  provisions  for  estimated  sales  returns.  
Estimated  product  returns  are  recorded  as  a  reduction  in  reported  revenues  at  the  time  of  sale  based  upon  historical  product 
return experience and is adjusted for known trends to arrive at the amount of consideration that Snap-on expects to receive. 

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)

Variable consideration is estimated at the most likely amount that is expected to be earned.  Estimated amounts are included in 
the transaction price to the extent it is probable that a significant reversal of cumulative revenue recognized will not occur when 
the uncertainty associated with the variable consideration is resolved.  Estimates of variable consideration and determination of 
whether to include estimated amounts in the transaction price are based largely on an assessment of the anticipated performance 
and all information (historical, current and forecasted) that is reasonably available.

Warranties:  Snap-on  allows  customers  to  return  product  when  the  product  is  defective  as  manufactured.  Where  applicable, 
Snap-on establishes provisions for estimated warranties.  Estimated product warranties are provided for specific product lines 
and Snap-on accrues for estimated future warranty cost in the period in which the sale is recorded.  The costs are included in 
“Cost of goods sold” on the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Earnings.  Snap-on calculates its accrual requirements 
based  on  historic  warranty  loss  experience  that  is  periodically  adjusted  for  recent  actual  experience,  including  the  timing  of 
claims during the warranty period and actual costs incurred.  Snap-on does not typically provide customers with the right to a 
refund.

Contract liabilities: Contract liabilities are recorded when cash payments are received in advance of Snap-on’s performance.  
The timing of payment is typically on a monthly, quarterly or annual basis. The balance of total contract liabilities was $63.3 
million and $63.8 million at December 31, 2022, and January 1, 2022, respectively.  The current portion of contract liabilities is 
included in “Other accrued liabilities” and the non-current portion of such liabilities is included in “Other long-term liabilities” 
on the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheets.  In 2022, Snap-on recognized revenue of $55.0 million that was included in 
the contract liability balance at January 1, 2022, which was primarily from the amortization of software subscriptions, extended 
warranties and other subscription agreements.  The decrease in the total contract liabilities balance was primarily driven by the 
timing of cash payments received or due in advance of satisfying Snap-on’s performance obligations.

Franchise fee revenue, including nominal, non-refundable initial fees, is recognized upon the granting of a franchise, which is 
when the company has performed substantially all initial services required by the franchise agreement.  Franchise fee revenue 
also  includes  ongoing  monthly  fees  (primarily  for  sales  and  business  training  as  well  as  marketing  and  product  promotion 
programs)  that  are  recognized  as  the  fees  are  earned.    Franchise  fee  revenue  in  2022,  2021  and  2020  totaled  $18.4  million, 
$17.3 million and $16.2 million, respectively.

Note 3: Acquisitions

On August 1, 2021, Snap-on acquired AutoCrib EMEA GmbH (“AutoCrib Germany”), a former independent distributor, for a 
cash purchase price of $4.4 million (or $4.2 million, net of cash acquired). AutoCrib Germany, based in Hamburg, Germany, 
distributes  asset  and  tool  control  solutions  for  a  variety  of  aerospace,  automotive,  military,  natural  resources  and  general 
industry operations.  In fiscal 2022, the company completed the purchase accounting valuations for the acquired net assets of 
AutoCrib Germany. The $3.3 million excess of the purchase price over the fair value of the net assets acquired was recorded in 
“Goodwill” on the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheets. 

On July 1, 2021, Snap-on exchanged its 35% equity interest in Deville S.A., valued at $21.8 million, for 100% ownership of 
Secateurs Pradines (“Pradines”), a wholly owned subsidiary of Deville S.A. with a fair value of $20.2 million (or $15.7 million, 
net of cash acquired), which reflects a $0.5 million purchase accounting adjustment finalized in fiscal 2022, and cash of $1.6 
million. Pradines, located in Bauge-en-Anjou, France, designs and manufactures horticultural hand tools for professionals and 
individuals.  In fiscal 2022, the company completed the purchase accounting valuations for the acquired net assets of Pradines. 
The  $10.2  million  excess  of  the  purchase  price  over  the  fair  value  of  net  assets  acquired  was  recorded  in  “Goodwill”  in  the 
accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheets.  Snap-on previously accounted for Deville S.A. as an equity method investment.

On February 26, 2021, Snap-on acquired Dealer-FX Group, Inc. (“Dealer-FX”) for a cash purchase price of $200.1 million (or 
$200.0 million, net of cash acquired).  Dealer-FX, based in Markham, Ontario, is a leading developer, marketer and provider of 
service-operations software solutions for automotive OEM customers and their dealers.  Dealer-FX specializes in software as a 
service (SaaS) management systems, communications platforms, extensive data integrations, and offers a digitalized solution 
that increases productivity and enhances the vehicle owners’ experience.  In fiscal 2022, the company completed the purchase 
accounting valuations for the acquired net assets of Dealer-FX, and recorded $32.6 million of net deferred tax changes.  The 
$118.2 million excess of the purchase price over the fair value of the net assets acquired was recorded in “Goodwill” on the 
accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheets.  

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The following is a summary of the values of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed of Dealer-FX, including adjustments 
recorded as of December 31, 2022, as a result of new information obtained about facts and circumstances that existed as of the 
February 26, 2021 acquisition date:

(Amounts in millions)

Assets acquired:

Cash

Trade and other accounts receivable

Property and equipment

Deferred income tax assets

Goodwill

Other intangibles:

Customer relationships

Developed technology

Non-amortized trademarks

Other assets

Total assets acquired

Liabilities assumed:

Accounts payable

Accrued expenses

Total liabilities acquired

Net assets acquired

Amounts as of

February 26, 2021

$ 

0.1 

8.0 

0.7 

16.5 

118.2 

28.4 

14.8 

17.7 

0.8 

205.2 

2.6 

2.5 

5.1 

$ 

200.1 

On  September  28,  2020,  Snap-on  acquired  substantially  all  of  the  assets  of  AutoCrib,  Inc.  (“AutoCrib”)  for  a  cash  purchase 
price of $35.4 million. AutoCrib, based in Tustin, California, designs, manufactures and markets asset and tool control solutions 
for a variety of aerospace, automotive, military, natural resources and general industry operations. In fiscal 2021, the company 
completed the purchase accounting valuations for the acquired net assets of AutoCrib. The $18.3 million excess of the purchase 
price  over  the  fair  value  of  the  net  assets  acquired  was  recorded  in  “Goodwill”  on  the  accompanying  Consolidated  Balance 
Sheets. 

On January 31, 2020, Snap-on acquired substantially all of the assets related to the TreadReader product line from Sigmavision 
Limited (“Sigmavision”) for a cash purchase price of $5.9 million. Sigmavision designs and manufactures handheld devices and 
drive-over ramps that provide tire information for use in the automotive industry. In fiscal 2020, the company completed the 
purchase accounting valuations for the acquired net assets of Sigmavision. The $5.6 million excess of the purchase price over 
the fair value of the net assets acquired was recorded in “Goodwill” on the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheets. 

For segment reporting purposes, the results of operations and assets of Dealer-FX and Sigmavision have been included in the 
Repair Systems & Information Group since the respective acquisition dates, and the results of operations and assets of AutoCrib 
Germany,  Pradines  and  AutoCrib  have  been  included  in  the  Commercial  &  Industrial  Group  since  the  respective  acquisition 
dates.

Pro  forma  financial  information  has  not  been  presented  for  any  of  these  acquisitions  as  the  net  effects,  individually  and 
collectively, were neither significant nor material to Snap-on’s results of operations or financial position. See Note 7 for further 
information on goodwill and other intangible assets.

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)

Note 4: Receivables

Trade and other accounts receivable: Snap-on’s trade and other accounts receivable primarily arise from the sale of tools, 
diagnostics,  and  equipment  products  to  a  broad  range  of  industrial  and  commercial  customers  and  to  Snap-on’s  independent 
franchise van channel with payment terms generally ranging from 30 to 120 days.

The components of Snap-on’s trade and other accounts receivable as of 2022 and 2021 year end are as follows:

(Amounts in millions)
Trade and other accounts receivable
Allowances for credit losses
Total trade and other accounts receivable – net

2022

2021

$ 

$ 

792.8  $ 
(31.1)   
761.7  $ 

709.6 
(27.3) 
682.3 

The following is a rollforward of the allowances for credit losses related to trade and other accounts receivable for 2022 and 
2021: 

(Amounts in millions)
Allowances for credit losses:

Beginning of year

Provision for credit losses

Charge-offs

Recoveries

Currency translation

End of year

2022

2021

$ 

$ 

$ 

27.3 

16.3 

(11.8) 

— 

(0.7) 

31.1 

$ 

26.3 

15.5 

(13.6) 

— 

(0.9) 

27.3 

Finance  and  contract  receivables:  Snap-on  Credit  LLC  (“SOC”),  the  company’s  financial  services  operation  in  the  United 
States,  originates  extended-term  finance  and  contract  receivables  on  sales  of  Snap-on’s  products  sold  through  the  U.S. 
franchisee network and to certain other customers of Snap-on; Snap-on’s foreign finance subsidiaries provide similar financing 
internationally.  Interest  income  on  finance  and  contract  receivables  is  included  in  “Financial  services  revenue”  on  the 
accompanying Consolidated Statements of Earnings.

Snap-on’s  finance  receivables  are  comprised  of  extended-term  payment  contracts  to  both  technicians  and  independent  shop 
owners  (i.e.,  franchisees’  customers)  to  enable  them  to  purchase  tools,  diagnostics,  and  equipment  products  on  an  extended-
term payment plan, with average payment terms of approximately four years. 

Contract receivables, with payment terms of up to 10 years, are comprised of extended-term payment contracts to a broad base 
of customers worldwide, including shop owners, both independents and national chains, for their purchase of tools, diagnostics, 
and  equipment  products,  as  well  as  extended-term  contracts  to  franchisees  to  meet  a  number  of  financing  needs,  including 
working capital loans, loans to enable new franchisees to fund the purchase of the franchise and van leases, or the expansion of 
an  existing  franchise.  Finance  and  contract  receivables  are  generally  secured  by  the  underlying  tools,  diagnostics  and/or 
equipment products financed and, for contracts to franchisees, other franchisee assets.

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The components of Snap-on’s current finance and contract receivables as of 2022 and 2021 year end are as follows:

(Amounts in millions)
Finance installment receivables

Finance lease receivables, net of unearned finance charges of $0.5 million and  

$1.3 million, respectively

Total finance receivables

Contract installment receivables
Contract lease receivables, net of unearned finance charges of $19.1 million and 

$18.7 million, respectively

Total contract receivables
Total

Allowances for credit losses:

Finance installment receivables
Finance lease receivables

Total finance allowance for credit losses

Contract installment receivables
Contract lease receivables

Total contract allowance for credit losses
Total allowances for credit losses
Total current finance and contract receivables – net

Finance receivables – net
Contract receivables – net
Total current finance and contract receivables – net

2022

2021

$ 

578.6  $ 

557.0 

3.2 
581.8 

51.3 

60.3 
111.6 
693.4 

(19.5)   
(0.1)   
(19.6)   

(0.8)   
(0.9)   
(1.7)   
(21.3)   
672.1  $ 

562.2  $ 
109.9 
672.1  $ 

7.1 
564.1 

55.2 

57.3 
112.5 
676.6 

(21.7) 
(0.1) 
(21.8) 

(0.9) 
(1.2) 
(2.1) 
(23.9) 
652.7 

542.3 
110.4 
652.7 

$ 

$ 

$ 

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)

The components of Snap-on’s finance and contract receivables with payment terms beyond one year as of 2022 and 2021 year 
end are as follows: 

(Amounts in millions)
Finance installment receivables

Finance lease receivables, net of unearned finance charges of $0.2 million and  

2022

2021

$ 

1,210.4  $ 

1,155.3 

$0.5 million, respectively

Total finance receivables

Contract installment receivables

Contract lease receivables, net of unearned finance charges of $30.7 million and 

$30.3 million, respectively

Total contract receivables

Total

Allowances for credit losses:

Finance installment receivables

Finance lease receivables

Total finance allowance for credit losses

Contract installment receivables

Contract lease receivables

Total contract allowance for credit losses

Total allowances for credit losses

Total long-term finance and contract receivables – net

Finance receivables – net

Contract receivables – net

Total long-term finance and contract receivables – net

1.7 

1,212.1 

4.2 

1,159.5 

202.1 

197.1 

186.6 

388.7 

1,600.8 

187.4 

384.5 

1,544.0 

(41.3)   

— 

(41.3)   

(3.1)   

(1.8)   

(4.9)   

(46.2)   

(45.4) 

(0.1) 

(45.5) 

(3.2) 

(3.1) 

(6.3) 

(51.8) 

$ 

$ 

$ 

1,554.6  $ 

1,492.2 

1,170.8  $ 

383.8 

1,554.6  $ 

1,114.0 

378.2 

1,492.2 

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Long-term  finance  and  contract  receivables  installments,  net  of  unearned  finance  charges,  as  of  2022  and  2021  year  end  are 
scheduled as follows: 

(Amounts in millions)
Due in Months:

13 – 24
25 – 36
37 – 48
49 – 60
Thereafter

Total

2022

2021

Finance
Receivables

Contract
Receivables

Finance
Receivables

Contract
Receivables

$ 

$ 

441.6  $ 
374.3 
256.2 
135.8 
4.2 
1,212.1  $ 

92.6  $ 
80.1 
67.5 
53.9 
94.6 
388.7  $ 

428.1  $ 
361.3 
246.2 
119.8 
4.1 
1,159.5  $ 

91.7 
81.3 
66.6 
52.2 
92.7 
384.5 

Credit quality: The company’s receivable portfolio is comprised of two portfolio segments, finance and contract receivables, 
which are the same segments used to estimate expected credit losses reported in the allowances for credit losses.  The amortized 
cost  basis  for  finance  and  contract  receivables  is  the  amount  originated  adjusted  for  applicable  accrued  interest  and  net  of 
deferred  fees  or  costs,  collection  of  cash,  and  write-offs.  The  company  monitors  and  assesses  credit  risk  based  on  the 
characteristics of each portfolio segment. 

When extending credit, Snap-on evaluates the collectability of the receivables based on a combination of various financial and 
qualitative factors that may affect a customer’s ability to pay.  These factors may include the customer’s financial condition, 
past  payment  experience,  and  credit  bureau  and  proprietary  Snap-on  credit  model  information,  as  well  as  the  value  of  the 
underlying collateral. 

For  finance  and  contract  receivables,  Snap-on  assesses  quantitative  and  qualitative  factors  through  the  use  of  credit  quality 
indicators consisting primarily of collection experience and related internal metrics.  Delinquency is the primary indicator of 
credit quality for finance and contract receivables.  Snap-on conducts monthly reviews of credit and collection performance for 
both  the  finance  and  contract  receivable  portfolios  focusing  on  data  such  as  delinquency  trends,  nonaccrual  receivables,  and 
write-off and recovery activity. These reviews allow for the formulation of collection strategies and potential collection policy 
modifications in response to changing risk profiles in the finance and contract receivable portfolios.  The other internal metrics 
include  credit  exposure  by  customer  and  delinquency  classification  to  further  monitor  changing  risk  profiles.    The  company 
maintains  a  system  that  aggregates  credit  exposure  and  provides  delinquency  data  by  days  past  due  aging  categories.  A 
receivable 30 days or more past due is considered delinquent.  However, customers are monitored prior to becoming 30 days 
past due.  

The amortized cost basis of finance and contract receivables by origination year as of 2022 year end is as follows: 

(Amounts in millions)
Finance Receivables:

Delinquent

Non-delinquent

2022

2021

2020

2019

2018

Prior

Total

$ 

16.3  $ 

14.9  $ 

9.5  $ 

4.2  $ 

2.1  $ 

0.9  $ 

47.9 

1,175.9 

342.6 

156.2 

53.2 

15.4 

2.7 

1,746.0 

Total Finance receivables

$  1,192.2  $ 

357.5  $ 

165.7  $ 

57.4  $ 

17.5  $ 

3.6  $  1,793.9 

Contract receivables:

Delinquent

Non-delinquent

$ 

0.7  $ 

0.9  $ 

1.1  $ 

0.6  $ 

0.2  $ 

0.2  $ 

177.4 

118.5 

84.0 

56.9 

32.9 

26.9 

Total Contract receivables

$ 

178.1  $ 

119.4  $ 

85.1  $ 

57.5  $ 

33.1  $ 

27.1  $ 

3.7 

496.6 

500.3 

2022 ANNUAL REPORT

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Allowances for credit losses: The allowances for credit losses are maintained at levels that are considered adequate to cover 
expected credit losses over the remaining contractual life of the receivables using historical loss experience, asset specific risk 
characteristics, current conditions, reasonable and supportable forecasts, and an appropriate reversion period, when applicable.  
Management  performs  detailed  reviews  of  its  receivables  on  a  monthly  and/or  quarterly  basis  to  assess  the  adequacy  of  the 
allowances and to determine if any impairment has occurred. A receivable generally has credit losses when it is expected that 
all  amounts  related  to  the  receivable  will  not  be  collected  according  to  the  contractual  terms  of  the  agreement.  Amounts 
determined to be uncollectable are charged directly against the allowances, while amounts recovered on previously written off 
accounts  increase  the  allowances.  For  both  finance  and  contract  receivables,  write-offs  include  the  uncollectable  principal 
amount of the receivable as well as the uncollectable accrued interest and fees, net of repossessions. For finance receivables 
only, write-offs are partially offset by recourse from franchisees. Recovered interest and fees previously written off are recorded 
through the allowances for credit losses and increase the allowances. Absent a repossession, finance receivables are typically 
written off when an account reaches 120 days past due. Repossessed accounts are typically written off within 60 days of asset 
repossession. Contract receivables related to equipment leases are generally written off when an account becomes 150 days past 
due,  while  contract  receivables  related  to  franchise  finance  and  van  leases  are  generally  written  off  no  later  than  when  the 
receivable  becomes  180  days  past  the  asset  return  date.  For  finance  and  contract  receivables,  customer  bankruptcies  are 
generally written off upon notification that the associated debt is not being reaffirmed or, in any event, no later than when the 
receivable becomes 180 days past due. Changes to the allowances for credit losses are maintained through adjustments to the 
provisions for credit losses.

For finance receivables, the company uses a vintage loss rate methodology to determine expected losses.  Vintage analysis aims 
to  calculate  losses  based  on  the  timing  of  the  losses  relative  to  the  origination  of  the  receivables.  The  finance  receivable 
portfolio contains a substantial amount of homogeneous contracts which fits well with the vintage analysis.

For contract receivables the company primarily uses a WARM methodology.  The WARM methodology calculates the average 
annual write-off rate and applies it to the remaining term of the receivables. The WARM methodology is used since the contract 
receivables  have  limited  loss  experience  over  generally  longer  terms  and,  therefore,  the  predictive  loss  patterns  are  more 
difficult to estimate.

The company performed a correlation analysis to compare historical losses to many economic factors.  The primary economic 
factors  considered  were  real  gross  domestic  product,  civilian  unemployment,  industrial  production  index,  and  repair  and 
maintenance  employment  rate;  the  company  determined  that  there  is  limited  correlation  between  the  historical  losses  and 
economic factors. As a result, consideration was given to qualitative factors to adjust the reserve balance for asset specific risk 
characteristics,  current  conditions  and  future  expectations.  Similar  qualitative  factors  are  considered  for  both  finance  and 
contract receivables.  The qualitative factors used in determining the estimate of expected credit losses are influenced by the 
changes in the composition of the portfolio, underwriting practices, and other relevant conditions that were different from the 
historical periods.

The allowances for credit losses are adjusted each period for changes in the credit risk and expected lifetime credit losses. The 
following is a rollforward of the allowances for credit losses for finance and contract receivables for 2022 and 2021: 

(Amounts in millions)
Allowances for credit losses:
Beginning of year

Provision for credit losses
Charge-offs
Recoveries
Currency translation

End of year

2022

2021

Finance
Receivables

Contract
Receivables

Finance
Receivables

Contract
Receivables

$ 

$ 

67.3  $ 
37.7 
(52.7)   
8.9 
(0.3)   
60.9  $ 

8.4  $ 
0.5 
(2.5)   
0.3 
(0.1)   
6.6  $ 

76.3  $ 
32.1 
(50.9)   
9.8 
— 
67.3  $ 

9.0 
0.8 
(1.8) 
0.4 
— 
8.4 

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Past  due:    Depending  on  the  contract,  payments  for  finance  and  contract  receivables  are  due  on  a  monthly  or  weekly  basis.  
Weekly payments are converted into a monthly equivalent for purposes of calculating delinquency.  Delinquencies are assessed 
at the end of each month following the monthly equivalent contractual payment due date.  The entire receivable balance of a 
contract is considered delinquent when contractual payments become 30 days past due.  Removal from delinquent status occurs 
when the cumulative amount of monthly contractual payments then due have been received by the company.

It  is  the  general  practice  of  Snap-on’s  financial  services  business  not  to  engage  in  contract  or  loan  modifications.  In  limited 
instances, Snap-on’s financial services business may modify certain receivables in troubled debt restructurings. The amount and 
number  of  restructured  finance  and  contract  receivables  as  of  2022  and  2021  year  end  were  immaterial  to  both  the  financial 
services portfolio and the company’s results of operations and financial position. 

The aging of finance and contract receivables as of 2022 and 2021 year end is as follows: 

30-59
Days Past
Due

60-90
Days Past
Due

Greater
Than 90
Days Past
Due

Total Past
Due

Total Not 
Past
Due

Total

Greater
Than 90
Days Past
Due and
Accruing

$ 

$ 

17.2  $ 
1.2 

11.2  $ 
0.3 

19.5  $ 
2.2 

47.9  $ 
3.7 

1,746.0  $ 
496.6 

1,793.9  $ 
500.3 

16.5 
0.3 

16.0  $ 
1.7 

10.5  $ 
0.9 

18.0  $ 
0.9 

44.5  $ 
3.5 

1,679.1  $ 
493.5 

1,723.6  $ 
497.0 

16.0 
0.1 

(Amounts in millions)
2022 year end:

Finance receivables
Contract receivables

2021 year end:

Finance receivables
Contract receivables

Nonaccrual: SOC maintains the accrual of interest income during the progression through the various stages of delinquency 
prior to processing for write-off. At the time of write-off, the entire balance including the accrued but unpaid interest income 
amount is recorded as a loss. 

Finance  receivables  are  generally  placed  on  nonaccrual  status  (nonaccrual  of  interest  and  other  fees):  (i)  when  a  customer  is 
placed on repossession status; (ii) upon receipt of notification of bankruptcy; (iii) upon notification of the death of a customer; 
or (iv) in other instances in which management concludes collectability is not reasonably assured.

Contract receivables are generally placed on nonaccrual status: (i) when a receivable is more than 90 days past due or at the 
point a customer’s account is placed on terminated status regardless of its delinquency status; (ii) upon notification of the death 
of a customer; or (iii) in other instances in which management concludes collectability is not reasonably assured. 

The  accrual  of  interest  and  other  fees  is  resumed  when  the  finance  or  contract  receivable  becomes  contractually  current  and 
collection  of  all  remaining  contractual  amounts  due  is  reasonably  assured.  A  receivable  may  have  credit  losses  when  it  is 
expected  that  all  amounts  related  to  the  receivable  will  not  be  collected  according  to  the  contractual  terms  of  the  applicable 
agreement. Such finance and contract receivables are covered by the company’s respective allowances for credit losses and are 
written off against the allowances when appropriate. 

The amount of finance and contract receivables on nonaccrual status as of 2022 and 2021 year end is as follows: 

(Amounts in millions)
Finance receivables
Contract receivables

2022

2021

$ 

8.7  $ 
3.3 

7.7 
2.7 

2022 ANNUAL REPORT

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Note 5: Inventories

Inventories by major classification as of 2022 and 2021 year end are as follows:

(Amounts in millions)
Finished goods
Work in progress
Raw materials
Total FIFO value
Excess of current cost over LIFO cost
Total inventories – net

2022

2021

$ 

$ 

882.2  $ 
77.2 
182.3 
1,141.7 
(108.6)   
1,033.1  $ 

686.5 
64.3 
140.2 
891.0 
(87.2) 
803.8 

Inventories accounted for using the FIFO method approximated 61% and 60% of total inventories as of 2022 and 2021 year 
end, respectively. The company accounts for its non-U.S. inventory on the FIFO method. As of 2022 year end, approximately 
38% of the company’s U.S. inventory was accounted for using the FIFO method and 62% was accounted for using the LIFO 
method. There were no LIFO inventory liquidations in 2022, 2021 or 2020.

Note 6: Property and Equipment

Property and equipment (which are carried at cost) as of 2022 and 2021 year end are as follows: 

(Amounts in millions)
Land
Buildings and improvements
Machinery, equipment and computer software
Property and equipment – gross
Accumulated depreciation and amortization
Property and equipment – net

2022

2021

$ 

$ 

32.6  $ 
434.7 
1,069.3 
1,536.6 
(1,024.0)   
512.6  $ 

33.8 
434.4 
1,059.2 
1,527.4 
(1,009.2) 
518.2 

The estimated service lives of property and equipment are principally as follows: 

Buildings and improvements
Machinery, equipment and computer software

3 to 50 years
2 to 15 years

Depreciation expense was $71.5 million, $75.6 million and $73.3 million in 2022, 2021 and 2020, respectively. 

Note 7: Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets

The changes in the carrying amount of goodwill by segment for 2022 and 2021 are as follows: 

(Amounts in millions)
Balance as of 2020 year end
Currency translation
Acquisition adjustments
Balance as of 2021 year end
Currency translation
Acquisition adjustments
Balance as of 2022 year end

Commercial
& Industrial
Group

Snap-on
Tools Group

Repair Systems 
& Information
Group

Total

$ 

$ 

$ 

331.2  $ 
(19.4)   
14.0 
325.8  $ 
(22.4)   
(0.5)   
302.9  $ 

12.4  $ 
— 
— 
12.4  $ 
— 
— 
12.4  $ 

638.8  $ 
(11.3)   
150.8 
778.3  $ 
(15.7)   
(32.6)   
730.0  $ 

982.4 
(30.7) 
164.8 
1,116.5 
(38.1) 
(33.1) 
1,045.3 

82

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Goodwill  of  $1,045.3  million  as  of  2022  year  end  included  $118.2  million  from  the  acquisition  of  Dealer-FX,  $10.2  million 
from the acquisition of Pradines and $3.3 million from the acquisition of AutoCrib Germany. The goodwill from Dealer-FX is 
included in the Repair Systems & Information Group and the goodwill from AutoCrib Germany and Pradines is included in the 
Commercial & Industrial Group. 

The purchase accounting valuations for the acquired net assets of AutoCrib Germany, Dealer-FX and Pradines were completed 
in  2022.  The  purchase  accounting  valuations  for  the  acquired  net  assets  of  Dealer-FX  resulted  in  a  reduction  of  goodwill  of 
$32.6  million  from  2021  year  end.  The  purchase  accounting  valuations  for  the  acquired  net  assets  of  Pradines  resulted  in  a 
reduction of goodwill of $0.5 million from 2021 year end.  

See Note 3 for additional information on acquisitions.

Additional disclosures related to other intangible assets as of 2022 and 2021 year end are as follows: 

(Amounts in millions)
Amortized other intangible assets:

Customer relationships

Developed technology

Internally developed software

Patents

Trademarks

Other

Total

Non-amortized trademarks
Total other intangible assets

2022

2021

Gross 
Carrying Value

Accumulated
Amortization

Net 
Carrying Value

Gross
Carrying Value

Accumulated
Amortization

Net 
Carrying Value

$ 

212.1  $ 

(150.8)  $ 

61.3  $ 

217.8  $ 

(142.1)  $ 

35.8 

179.6 

48.4 

3.9 

7.7 

487.5 

134.1 

(26.0) 

(137.2) 

(25.6) 

(2.4) 

(4.0) 

(346.0) 

— 

9.8 

42.4 

22.8 

1.5 

3.7 

141.5 

134.1 

36.6 

182.7 

45.7 

3.9 

8.3 

495.0 

142.6 

(23.2)   

(139.1)   

(25.1)   

(2.3)   

(4.1)   

(335.9)   

— 

$ 

621.6  $ 

(346.0)  $ 

275.6  $ 

637.6  $ 

(335.9)  $ 

75.7 

13.4 

43.6 

20.6 

1.6 

4.2 

159.1 

142.6 

301.7 

Provision  for  impairment  of  goodwill  and/or  other  intangible  assets  could  arise  in  a  future  period  due  to  significant  and 
unanticipated  changes  in  circumstances,  such  as  declines  in  profitability  and  cash  flow  due  to  long-term  deterioration  in 
macroeconomic, industry and market conditions, the loss of key customers, changes in technology or markets, changes in key 
personnel  or  litigation,  a  sustained  decrease  in  share  price  and/or  other  events.  As  of  2022  year  end,  the  company  had  no 
accumulated impairment losses.

The weighted-average amortization periods related to other intangible assets are as follows: 

Customer relationships
Developed technology
Internally developed software
Patents
Trademarks
Other

In Years
14
5
6
14
9
39

The  weighted-average  amortization  period  for  all  amortizable  intangibles  on  a  combined  basis  is  12  years.  Intangible  asset 
renewal costs are expensed as incurred.

The  aggregate  amortization  expense  was  $28.7  million  in  2022,  $29.2  million  in  2021  and  $23.4  million  in  2020.  Based  on 
current  levels  of  amortizable  intangible  assets  and  estimated  weighted-average  useful  lives,  estimated  annual  amortization 
expense is expected to be $26.6 million in 2023, $20.7 million in 2024, $14.8 million in 2025, $11.3 million in 2026, and $10.0 
million in 2027.

2022 ANNUAL REPORT

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)

Note 8: Exit and Disposal Activities

Snap-on did not record any costs for exit and disposal activities during fiscal 2022 or fiscal 2021.  

Snap-on’s exit and disposal accrual activity for 2022 and 2021 are as follows:

(Amounts in millions)

Severance costs:

Balance at
2020 
Year End

Provision 
in 2021

Usage in 
2021

Balance at
2021
Year End

Provision 
in 2022

Usage in 
2022

Balance at
2022
Year End

Commercial & Industrial Group

$ 

5.8  $ 

—  $ 

(1.5)  $ 

4.3  $ 

—  $ 

(2.7)  $ 

Snap-on Tools Group

Repair System & Information Group  

0.4 

3.8 

— 

— 

(0.1)   

(1.4)   

0.3 

2.4 

— 

— 

(0.2)   

(1.3)   

Total

$ 

10.0  $ 

—  $ 

(3.0)  $ 

7.0  $ 

—  $ 

(4.2)  $ 

1.6 

0.1 

1.1 

2.8 

As of December 31, 2022, the company expects that approximately $1.9 million of the $2.8 million exit and disposal accrual 
will be utilized in 2023, and the remainder thereafter, primarily for longer-term severance payments. 

Snap-on expects to fund the remaining cash requirements of its exit and disposal activities with available cash on hand, cash 
flows from operating activities and borrowings under the company’s existing credit facilities. The estimated costs for the exit 
and disposal activities were based on management’s best business judgement under prevailing circumstances. 

Note 9: Income Taxes 

The source of earnings before income taxes and equity earnings consisted of the following: 

(Amounts in millions)
United States
Foreign
Total

The provision (benefit) for income taxes consisted of the following: 

(Amounts in millions)
Current:
Federal
Foreign
State

Total current
Deferred:
Federal
Foreign
State

Total deferred
Total income tax provision

2022

2021

2020

1,028.7  $ 
173.9 
1,202.6  $ 

911.4  $ 
175.5 
1,086.9  $ 

715.9 
119.3 
835.2 

2022

2021

2020

185.4  $ 
45.2 
48.4 
279.0 

(8.5)   
(2.1)   
0.3 
(10.3)   
268.7  $ 

152.9  $ 
48.2 
37.5 
238.6 

6.1 
(0.3)   
2.6 
8.4 
247.0  $ 

136.8 
29.9 
30.6 
197.3 

(10.0) 
3.0 
(1.2) 
(8.2) 
189.1 

$ 

$ 

$ 

$ 

84

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The following is a reconciliation of the statutory federal income tax rate to Snap-on’s effective tax rate: 

Statutory federal income tax rate
Increase (decrease) in tax rate resulting from:
State income taxes, net of federal benefit
Noncontrolling interests
Repatriation of foreign earnings
Change in valuation allowance for deferred tax assets
Adjustments to tax accruals and reserves
Foreign rate differences
Excess tax benefits related to equity compensation
Other

Effective tax rate

2022
21.0%

3.0
(0.4)
(0.3)
0.3
(0.7)
0.4
(0.5)
(0.5)
22.3%

2021
21.0%

2.8
(0.4)
(0.5)
0.2
0.3
0.5
(1.0)
(0.2)
22.7%

2020
21.0%

2.9
(0.5)
(0.7)
0.5
(0.5)
0.5
(0.5)
(0.1)
22.6%

Snap-on’s effective income tax rate on earnings attributable to Snap-on Incorporated was 22.8% in 2022, 23.2% in 2021, and 
23.2% in 2020. 

Temporary differences that give rise to the net deferred income tax liability as of 2022, 2021 and 2020 year end are as follows:

(Amounts in millions)
Deferred income tax assets (liabilities):

Inventories
Accruals not currently deductible
Tax credit carryforward
Employee benefits
Net operating losses
Depreciation and amortization
Valuation allowance
Equity-based compensation
Undistributed non-U.S. earnings
Other

Net deferred income tax liability

2022

2021

2020

$ 

$ 

34.0  $ 
66.9 
4.2 
16.7 
47.9 
(170.1)   
(23.5)   
14.7 
(4.2)   
1.3 
(12.1)  $ 

37.5  $ 
77.6 
1.2 
6.4 
35.0 
(213.2)   
(24.5)   
13.1 
(4.4)   
(1.9)   
(73.2)  $ 

41.4 
75.1 
2.4 
32.4 
37.1 
(192.0) 
(26.7) 
14.3 
(5.4) 
1.3 
(20.1) 

As of 2022 year end, Snap-on had tax net operating loss carryforwards totaling $190.1 million as follows:

(Amounts in millions)
Year of expiration:

2023-2027
2028-2032
2033-2037
2038-2042
2043-2047
Indefinite

Total net operating loss carryforwards

State

Federal

Foreign

Total

$ 

$ 

0.3  $ 
11.8 
— 
— 
— 
— 
12.1  $ 

—  $ 
— 
— 
— 
— 
— 
—  $ 

38.2  $ 
17.5 
15.4 
60.7 
9.3 
36.9 
178.0  $ 

38.5 
29.3 
15.4 
60.7 
9.3 
36.9 
190.1 

2022 ANNUAL REPORT

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)

A valuation allowance totaling $23.5 million, $24.5 million and $26.7 million as of 2022, 2021 and 2020 year end, respectively, 
has been established for deferred income tax assets primarily related to certain subsidiary loss carryforwards that may not be 
realized. Realization of the net deferred income tax assets is dependent on generating sufficient taxable income prior to their 
expiration. Although realization is not assured, management believes it is more-likely-than-not that the net deferred income tax 
assets will be realized. The amount of the net deferred income tax assets considered realizable, however, could change in the 
near term if estimates of future taxable income during the carryforward period fluctuate. 

The following is a reconciliation of the beginning and ending amounts of unrecognized tax benefits for 2022, 2021 and 2020:

(Amounts in millions)
Unrecognized tax benefits at beginning of year
Gross increases – tax positions in prior periods
Gross decreases – tax positions in prior periods
Gross increases – tax positions in the current period
Settlements with taxing authorities
Lapsing of statutes of limitations
Unrecognized tax benefits at end of year

2022

2021

2020

$ 

$ 

8.9  $ 
— 
(0.3)   
0.6 
(3.0)   
(0.6)   
5.6  $ 

9.1  $ 
0.4 
(0.4)   
0.4 
— 
(0.6)   
8.9  $ 

10.3 
0.4 
— 
0.4 
(1.4) 
(0.6) 
9.1 

The unrecognized tax benefits of $5.6 million, $8.9 million and $9.1 million as of 2022, 2021 and 2020 year end, respectively, 
would impact the effective income tax rate if recognized. As of December 31, 2022, unrecognized tax benefits of $1.2 million 
and  $4.4  million  were  included  in  “Deferred  income  tax  assets”  and  “Other  long-term  liabilities,”  respectively,  on  the 
accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheets. Interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits are recorded in income 
tax expense. As of 2022, 2021 and 2020 year end, the company had provided for $0.9 million, $1.4 million and $1.1 million, 
respectively, of accrued interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits. As of December 31, 2022, $0.9 million of 
accrued interest and penalties were included in “Other long-term liabilities” on the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheets.

Snap-on and its subsidiaries file income tax returns in the United States and in various state, local and foreign jurisdictions. It is 
reasonably  possible  that  certain  unrecognized  tax  benefits  may  either  be  settled  with  taxing  authorities  or  the  statutes  of 
limitations for such items may lapse within the next 12 months, causing Snap-on’s gross unrecognized tax benefits to decrease 
by  a  range  of  zero  to  $0.5  million.  Over  the  next  12  months,  Snap-on  anticipates  taking  certain  tax  positions  on  various  tax 
returns for which the related tax benefit does not meet the recognition threshold. Accordingly, Snap-on’s gross unrecognized 
tax benefits may increase by a range of zero to $0.7 million over the next 12 months for uncertain tax positions expected to be 
taken in future tax filings.

With few exceptions, Snap-on is no longer subject to U.S. federal and state/local income tax examinations by tax authorities for 
years prior to 2017, and Snap-on is no longer subject to non-U.S. income tax examinations by tax authorities for years prior to 
2012.

In general, it is Snap-on’s practice and intention to reinvest certain earnings of its non-U.S. subsidiaries in those operations. As 
of 2022 year end, the company has not made a provision for incremental U.S. income taxes or additional foreign withholding 
taxes on approximately $416.4 million of such undistributed earnings that is deemed indefinitely reinvested. Determination of 
the amount of unrecognized deferred tax liability related to these earnings is not practicable. As a result of the Tax Act, which 
subjected the majority of the company’s undistributed foreign earnings to taxation for the 2017 tax year, the company can now 
repatriate non-U.S. cash in a tax efficient manner. Accordingly, the company does not have an indefinitely reinvested assertion 
on the majority of undistributed earnings for its non-U.S. subsidiaries and has recorded a deferred tax liability of $4.2 million 
for the incremental tax costs associated with the future potential repatriation of such earnings.

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Note 10: Short-term and Long-term Debt

Short-term and long-term debt as of 2022 and 2021 year end consisted of the following: 

(Amounts in millions)
3.25% unsecured notes due 2027
4.10% unsecured notes due 2048
3.10% unsecured notes due 2050
Other debt*

Less: notes payable

Total long-term debt

* Includes unamortized debt issuance costs.

2022

2021

300.0 
400.0 
500.0 
1.0 
1,201.0 

$ 

(17.2)   
1,183.8  $ 

300.0 
400.0 
500.0 
0.3 
1,200.3 

(17.4) 
1,182.9 

Snap-on’s  long-term  debt  and  notes  payable  have  no  annual  maturities  in  the  next  four  years  and  $300.0  million  matures  in 
2027.

Average notes payable outstanding were $18.6 million and $16.7 million in 2022 and 2021, respectively. The 2022 weighted-
average interest rate on such borrowings of 9.93% compared with 8.39% in 2021. At 2022 year end, the weighted-average rate 
on  outstanding  notes  payable  of  10.89%  compared  with  8.39%  in  2021.  The  2022  year-end  rate  increased  primarily  due  to 
higher rates on local borrowings in emerging markets.

On April 27, 2020, Snap-on sold, at a discount, $500 million of unsecured 3.10% notes that mature on May 1, 2050 (the “2050 
Notes”). Interest on the 2050 Notes accrues at a rate of 3.10% and is paid semi-annually. Snap-on used the $489.9 million net 
proceeds  from  the  sale  of  the  2050  Notes,  reflecting  $4.4  million  of  transaction  costs,  for  general  corporate  purposes,  which 
included working capital, capital expenditures and acquisitions.

Snap-on  has  an  $800  million  multi-currency  revolving  credit  facility  that  terminates  on  September  16,  2024  (the  “Credit 
Facility”); no amounts were borrowed or outstanding under the Credit Facility during the year ended and as of December 31, 
2022 or January 1, 2022. Borrowings under the Credit Facility bear interest at varying rates based on either: (i) Snap-on’s then-
current,  long-term  debt  ratings;  or  (ii)  Snap-on’s  then-current  ratio  of  consolidated  debt  net  of  certain  cash  adjustments 
(“Consolidated  Net  Debt”)  to  earnings  before  interest,  taxes,  depreciation,  amortization  and  certain  other  adjustments  for  the 
preceding  four  fiscal  quarters  then  ended  (the  “Consolidated  Net  Debt  to  EBITDA  Ratio”).  The  Credit  Facility’s  financial 
covenant  requires  that  Snap-on  maintain,  as  of  each  fiscal  quarter  end,  either  (i)  a  ratio  not  greater  than  0.60  to  1.00  of 
Consolidated Net Debt to the sum of Consolidated Net Debt plus total equity and less accumulated other comprehensive income 
or loss (the “Leverage Ratio”); or (ii) a Consolidated Net Debt to EBITDA Ratio not greater than 3.50 to 1.00. Snap-on may, up 
to  two  times  during  any  five-year  period  during  the  term  of  the  Credit  Facility  (including  any  extensions  thereof),  elect  to 
increase the maximum Leverage Ratio to 0.65 to 1.00 and/or increase the maximum Consolidated Net Debt to EBITDA Ratio 
to  4.00  to  1.00  for  four  consecutive  fiscal  quarters  in  connection  with  certain  material  acquisitions  (as  defined  in  the  related 
credit agreement). As of December 31, 2022, the company’s actual ratios of 0.09 and 0.37 respectively, were both within the 
permitted ranges set forth in this financial covenant. Snap-on generally issues commercial paper to fund its financing needs on a 
short-term  basis  and  uses  the  Credit  Facility  as  back-up  liquidity  to  support  such  commercial  paper  issuances.  There  was  no 
commercial paper issued or outstanding during the year ended and as of December 31, 2022 or January 1, 2022.

Note 11: Financial Instruments

Derivatives: All derivative instruments are reported in the Consolidated Financial Statements at fair value. Changes in the fair 
value of derivatives are recorded each period in earnings or on the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheets, depending on 
whether  the  derivative  is  designated  and  effective  as  part  of  a  hedged  transaction.  Gains  or  losses  on  derivative  instruments 
recorded  in  earnings  are  presented  in  the  same  Consolidated  Statement  of  Earnings  line  that  is  used  to  present  the  earnings 
effect  of  the  hedged  item.  Gains  or  losses  on  derivative  instruments  in  accumulated  other  comprehensive  income  (loss) 
(“Accumulated OCI”) are reclassified to earnings in the period in which earnings are affected by the underlying hedged item.

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The criteria used to determine if hedge accounting treatment is appropriate are: (i) the designation of the hedge to an underlying 
exposure; (ii) whether or not overall risk is being reduced; and (iii) if there is a correlation between the value of the derivative 
instrument and the underlying hedged item. Once a derivative contract is entered into, Snap-on designates the derivative as a 
fair value hedge, a cash flow hedge, a hedge of a net investment in a foreign operation, or a natural hedging instrument whose 
change in fair value is recognized as an economic hedge against changes in the value of the hedged item. Snap-on does not use 
derivative instruments for speculative or trading purposes.

Snap-on is exposed to global market risks, including the effects of changes in foreign currency exchange rates, interest rates, 
and the company’s stock price. The company uses derivatives to manage financial exposures that occur in the normal course of 
business.  The  primary  risks  managed  by  using  derivative  instruments  are  foreign  currency  risk,  interest  rate  risk  and  stock-
based deferred compensation risk.

Foreign currency risk management: Snap-on has significant international operations and is subject to certain risks inherent 
with foreign operations that include currency fluctuations. Foreign currency exchange risk exists to the extent that Snap-on has 
payment  obligations  or  receipts  denominated  in  currencies  other  than  the  functional  currency,  including  intercompany  loans 
denominated  in  foreign  currencies.  To  manage  these  exposures,  Snap-on  identifies  naturally  offsetting  positions  and  then 
purchases  hedging  instruments  to  protect  the  residual  net  exposures.  Snap-on  manages  most  of  these  exposures  on  a 
consolidated basis, which allows for netting of certain exposures to take advantage of natural offsets. Foreign currency forward 
contracts (“foreign currency forwards”) are used to hedge the net exposures. Gains or losses on net foreign currency hedges are 
intended to offset losses or gains on the underlying net exposures in an effort to reduce the earnings volatility resulting from 
fluctuating foreign currency exchange rates. Snap-on’s foreign currency forwards are typically not designated as hedges. The 
fair  value  changes  of  these  contracts  are  reported  in  earnings  as  foreign  exchange  gain  or  loss,  which  is  included  in  “Other 
income (expense) - net” on the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Earnings. See Note 18 for additional information on 
Other income (expense) - net.

As of 2022 year end, Snap-on had $92.7 million of net foreign currency forward sell contracts outstanding comprised of sell 
contracts including $250.0 million in Canadian dollars, $39.2 million in euros, $8.5 million in Hungarian forints, $5.4 million in 
Indian  rupees,  and  $3.9  million  in  other  currencies,  and  buy  contracts  comprised  of  $72.0  million  in  British  pounds,  $41.3 
million in Swedish kronor, $36.5 million in Hong Kong dollars, $26.8 million in Chinese renminbi,  $16.0 million in Singapore 
dollars, $6.7 million in Australian dollars, $5.9 million in Norwegian kroner, $4.7 million in Danish kroner, and $4.4 million in 
other  currencies.  As  of  2021  year  end,  Snap-on  had  $81.3  million  of  net  foreign  currency  forward  sell  contracts  outstanding 
comprised of sell contracts including $290.0 million in Canadian dollars, $10.3 million in euros, $8.1 million in Indian rupees, 
$6.3 million in Hungarian forints, and $4.5 million in other currencies, and buy contracts comprised of $79.6 million in British 
pounds,  $48.4  million  in  Swedish  kronor,  $31.0  million  in  Chinese  renminbi,  $30.0  million  in  Hong  Kong  dollars,  $14.3 
million  in  Australian  dollars,  $14.2  million  in  Singapore  dollars,  $7.2  million  in  Norwegian  kroner,  $4.9  million  in  Danish 
kroner, and $8.3 million in other currencies.

Interest  rate  risk  management:  Snap-on  may  manage  the  exposure  created  by  the  differing  maturities  and  interest  rate 
structures of Snap-on’s borrowings through the use of interest rate swap agreements (“interest rate swaps”) and treasury lock 
agreements (“treasury locks”).

Interest rate swaps: Snap-on may enter into interest rate swaps to manage risks associated with changing interest rates related to 
the  company’s  fixed  rate  borrowings.  Interest  rate  swaps  are  accounted  for  as  fair  value  hedges.  The  differentials  paid  or 
received  on  interest  rate  swaps  are  recognized  as  adjustments  to  “Interest  expense”  on  the  accompanying  Consolidated 
Statements of Earnings. The change in the fair value of the derivative is recorded in “Long-term debt” on the accompanying 
Consolidated Balance Sheets. There were no outstanding interest rate swaps as of both 2022 and 2021 year end.

Treasury locks: Snap-on may use treasury locks to manage the potential change in interest rates in anticipation of the issuance 
of fixed rate debt. Treasury locks are accounted for as cash flow hedges. The differentials to be paid or received on treasury 
locks related to the anticipated issuance of fixed rate debt are initially recorded in Accumulated OCI for derivative instruments 
that  are  designated  and  qualify  as  cash  flow  hedges.  Upon  the  issuance  of  debt,  the  related  amount  in  Accumulated  OCI  is 
released  over  the  term  of  the  debt  and  recognized  as  an  adjustment  to  interest  expense  on  the  Consolidated  Statements  of 
Earnings. There were no treasury locks outstanding as of both 2022 and 2021 year end.  See Note 18 for additional information 
on Other income (expense) - net.

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Stock-based deferred compensation risk management: Snap-on manages market risk associated with the stock-based portion 
of its deferred compensation plans through the use of prepaid equity forward agreements (“equity forwards”). Equity forwards 
are  used  to  aid  in  offsetting  the  potential  mark-to-market  effect  on  stock-based  deferred  compensation  from  changes  in 
Snap-on’s  stock  price.  Since  stock-based  deferred  compensation  liabilities  increase  as  the  company’s  stock  price  rises  and 
decrease as the company’s stock price declines, the equity forwards are intended to mitigate the potential impact on deferred 
compensation expense that may result from such mark-to-market changes. As of 2022 and 2021 year end, Snap-on had equity 
forwards  in  place  intended  to  manage  market  risk  with  respect  to  64,900  shares  and  72,100  shares,  respectively,  of  Snap-on 
common stock associated with its deferred compensation plans.

Counterparty risk: Snap-on is exposed to credit losses in the event of non-performance by the counterparties to its various 
financial agreements, including its foreign currency forward contracts, interest rate swap agreements, treasury lock agreements 
and  prepaid  equity  forward  agreements.  Snap-on  does  not  obtain  collateral  or  other  security  to  support  financial  instruments 
subject to credit risk, but monitors the credit standing of the counterparties and generally enters into agreements with financial 
institution counterparties with a credit rating of A- or better. Snap-on does not anticipate non-performance by its counterparties, 
but cannot provide assurances.

Fair  value  measurements:  The  fair  value  measurement  hierarchy  prioritizes  the  inputs  used  to  measure  fair  value.  The 
hierarchy gives the highest priority (“Level 1”) to unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets and liabilities 
and  the  lowest  priority  (“Level  3”)  to  unobservable  inputs.  Fair  value  measurements  primarily  based  on  observable  market 
information are given a “Level 2” priority.

Snap-on has derivative assets and liabilities related to treasury locks, foreign currency forwards and equity forwards that are 
measured at Level 2 fair value on a recurring basis. The fair values of derivative instruments included within the accompanying 
Consolidated Balance Sheets as of 2022 and 2021 year end are as follows:

(Amounts in millions)
Derivatives not designated as 

hedging instruments:

Foreign currency forwards

Foreign currency forwards

Equity forwards

Total derivative instruments

2022

2021

Balance Sheet
Presentation

Derivative
Assets
Fair Value

Derivative
Liability
Fair Value

Derivative
Assets
Fair Value

Derivative
Liability
Fair Value

Prepaid expenses and 
other assets    

Other accrued liabilities
Prepaid expenses and 
other assets    

$ 

18.5  $ 

—  $ 

10.2  $ 

— 

16.9 

— 

14.8 
33.3  $ 

— 
16.9  $ 

15.5 
25.7  $ 

$ 

— 

5.3 

— 
5.3 

Fair value is defined as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction 
between participants at the measurement date. Level 2 fair value measurements for derivative assets and liabilities are measured 
using quoted prices in active markets for similar assets and liabilities. Interest rate swaps are valued based on the six-month 
LIBOR swap rate for similar instruments. Foreign currency forwards are valued based on exchange rates quoted by domestic 
and  foreign  banks  for  similar  instruments.  Equity  forwards  are  valued  using  a  market  approach  based  primarily  on  the 
company’s stock price at the reporting date. The company did not have any derivative assets or liabilities measured at Level 1 
or Level 3, nor did it implement any changes in its valuation techniques in 2022 and 2021, respectively.

The effect of derivative instruments designated as cash flow hedges as included in the Accumulated OCI on the Consolidated 
Balance Sheets is as follows:

(Amounts in millions)
Derivatives in Hedging Relationships:

Treasury locks

Amount of Gain (Loss) Recognized in Other Comprehensive 
Income on Derivative Instruments
2021

2022

2020

$ 

—  $ 

—  $ 

1.4 

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The effect of derivative instruments designated as fair value and cash flow hedges as included in the Consolidated Statements of 
Earnings is as follows: 

Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income on Fair Value                                          

and Cash Flow Hedging Relationships

2022

2021

2020

Other 
income 
(expense) 
- net

Interest 
expense

Other 
income 
(expense) 
- net

Interest 
expense

Other 
income 
(expense) 
- net

Interest 
expense

$ 

(47.1)  $ 

42.5  $ 

(53.1)  $ 

16.5  $ 

(54.0)  $ 

8.7 

$ 

—  $ 

—  $ 

(10.2)  $ 

—  $ 

(15.7)  $ 

— 

— 

2.7 

— 

3.9 

— 

— 

$ 

1.6  $ 

—  $ 

1.6  $ 

—  $ 

1.6  $ 

— 

(Amounts in millions)

Total amounts of income and expense 

presented in the Consolidated Statements of 
Earnings:

Gain (loss) on fair value hedging 

relationships:
Interest rate swaps
Long-term debt
Derivatives designated as hedging 

instruments

Gain on cash flow hedging relationships:
Treasury locks

Gain reclassified from accumulated OCI 

into income

During the next 12 months, Snap-on expects to reclassify into earnings net gains from Accumulated OCI of approximately $1.2 
million after tax at the time the underlying hedge transactions are realized.

The  effects  of  derivative  instruments  not  designated  as  hedging  instruments  as  included  in  the  Consolidated  Statements  of 
Earnings are as follows: 

(Amounts in millions)
Gain (loss) on derivative relationships:

Foreign currency forwards

Net exposures

Statement of
Earnings
Presentation

Other income
  (expense) –  net    
Other income
  (expense) –  net    

Gain (Loss) Recognized in
Income on Derivatives

2022

2021

2020

$ 

(17.6)  $ 

(10.8)  $ 

(6.6) 

10.1 

9.6 

Equity forwards

Operating expenses

$ 

1.4  $ 

4.1  $ 

Stock-based deferred compensation 

liabilities

Operating expenses

(1.4)   

(4.3)   

(1.2) 

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1.0 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Snap-on’s  foreign  currency  forwards  are  typically  not  designated  as  hedges  for  financial  reporting  purposes.  The  fair  value 
changes of foreign currency forwards not designated as hedging instruments are reported in earnings as foreign exchange gain 
or  loss  in  “Other  income  (expense)  –  net”  on  the  accompanying  Consolidated  Statements  of  Earnings.  See  Note  18  for 
additional information on “Other income (expense) – net.”

Snap-on’s equity forwards are not designated as hedges for financial reporting purposes. Fair value changes of both the equity 
forwards and related stock-based (mark-to-market) deferred compensation liabilities are reported in “Operating expenses” on 
the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Earnings. 

Fair value of financial instruments: The fair values of financial instruments that do not approximate the carrying values in the 
financial statements as of 2022 and 2021 year end are as follows: 

(Amounts in millions)
Finance receivables – net
Contract receivables – net
Long-term debt and notes payable

2022

2021

Carrying
Value

Fair
Value

Carrying
Value

Fair
Value

$ 

1,733.0  $ 
493.7 

1,201.0 

1,983.9  $ 
520.4 

982.1 

1,656.3  $ 
488.6 

1,200.3 

1,988.6 
542.5 

1,339.7 

The following methods and assumptions are used in estimating the fair value of financial instruments:

•

•

•

Finance and contract receivables include both short-term and long-term receivables. The fair value estimates of finance 
and  contract  receivables  are  derived  utilizing  discounted  cash  flow  analyses  performed  on  groupings  of  receivables 
that  are  similar  in  terms  of  loan  type  and  characteristics.  The  cash  flow  analyses  consider  recent  prepayment  trends 
where  applicable.  The  cash  flows  are  discounted  over  the  average  life  of  the  receivables  using  a  current  market 
discount  rate  of  a  similar  term  adjusted  for  credit  quality.  Significant  inputs  to  the  fair  value  measurements  of  the 
receivables are unobservable and, as such, are classified as Level 3.

Fair value of long-term debt is estimated, using Level 2 fair value measurements, based on quoted market values of 
Snap-on’s publicly traded senior debt. The carrying value of long-term debt includes unamortized debt issuance costs. 
The fair value of notes payable approximates such instruments’ carrying value due to their short-term nature.

The fair value of all other financial instruments, including trade and other accounts receivable, accounts payable and 
other financial instruments, approximates such instruments’ carrying value due to their short-term nature.

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Note 12: Pension Plans

Snap-on  has  several  non-contributory  defined  benefit  pension  plans  covering  most  U.S.  employees  and  certain  employees  in 
foreign  countries.  Snap-on  also  has  foreign  contributory  defined  benefit  pension  plans  covering  certain  foreign  employees. 
Retirement benefits are generally provided based on employees’ years of service and average earnings or stated amounts for 
years of service. Normal retirement age is 65, with provisions for earlier retirement.

The status of Snap-on’s pension plans as of 2022 and 2021 year end is as follows: 

(Amounts in millions)
Change in projected benefit obligation:

Benefit obligation at beginning of year
Service cost
Interest cost
Plan participant contributions
Benefits paid
Actuarial gain
Foreign currency impact

Benefit obligation at end of year

Change in plan assets:

Fair value of plan assets at beginning of year
Actual gain (loss) on plan assets
Employer contributions
Plan participant contributions
Benefits paid
Foreign currency impact

Fair value of plan assets at end of year
Funded (unfunded) status at end of year

2022

2021

1,667.1  $ 
26.5 
44.4 
0.4 
(77.7)   
(382.4)   
(23.7)   
1,254.6  $ 

1,710.9  $ 
(384.1)   
10.8 
0.4 
(77.7)   
(18.6)   
1,241.7  $ 
(12.9)  $ 

1,710.0 
28.8 
42.3 
0.5 
(75.6) 
(30.2) 
(8.7) 
1,667.1 

1,632.4 
146.3 
10.7 
0.5 
(75.6) 
(3.4) 
1,710.9 
43.8 

$ 

$ 

$ 

$ 
$ 

The decrease in the defined benefit pension plans benefit obligations in 2022 was primarily due to an increase in the discount 
rate in 2022 as compared to 2021. 

Amounts recognized in the Consolidated Balance Sheets as of 2022 and 2021 year end are as follows: 

(Amounts in millions)
Pension assets
Accrued benefits
Pension liabilities
Net asset (liability)

2022

2021

70.6  $ 
(4.9)   
(78.6)   
(12.9)  $ 

160.7 
(12.0) 
(104.9) 
43.8 

$ 

$ 

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Amounts included in Accumulated OCI on the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheets as of 2022 and 2021 year end are as 
follows: 

(Amounts in millions)
Net loss, net of tax of $88.8 million and $68.1 million, respectively
Prior service cost, net of tax of $0.2 million and $0.2 million, respectively
Total amount included in Accumulated OCI

2022

2021

$ 

$ 

(269.0)  $ 
(0.5)   
(269.5)  $ 

(209.4) 
(0.6) 
(210.0) 

The  accumulated  benefit  obligation  for  Snap-on’s  pension  plans  as  of  2022  and  2021  year  end  was  $1,201.8  million  and 
$1,580.4 million, respectively.

The projected benefit obligation, accumulated benefit obligation and fair value of plan assets for Snap-on’s pension plans as of 
2022 and 2021 year end are as follows:

(Amounts in millions)
Pension plans with accumulated benefit obligations in excess of plan assets:

2022

2021

Accumulated benefit obligation
Fair value of plan assets

Pension plans with projected benefit obligations in excess of plans assets:

Projected benefit obligation
Fair value of plan assets

$ 

$ 

94.9  $ 
15.1 

98.6  $ 
15.1 

127.8 
25.1 

280.4 
163.5 

The components of net periodic benefit cost and changes recognized in “Other comprehensive income (loss)” (“OCI”) are as 
follows: 

(Amounts in millions)
Net periodic benefit cost:

Service cost
Interest cost
Expected return on plan assets
Amortization of unrecognized loss
Amortization of prior service cost

Net periodic benefit cost (credit)

Changes in benefit obligations recognized in OCI, net of tax:

Net (gain) loss
Prior service cost (credit)

Total recognized in OCI

2022

2021

2020

$ 

$ 

$ 

$ 

26.5  $ 
44.4 
(99.2)   
18.0 
0.1 
(10.2)  $ 

59.6  $ 
(0.1)   
59.5  $ 

28.8  $ 
42.3 
(94.4)   
36.3 
0.1 
13.1  $ 

(92.8)  $ 
(0.1)   
(92.9)  $ 

27.0 
48.7 
(94.7) 
34.5 
— 
15.5 

(31.6) 
0.1 
(31.5) 

The components of net periodic pension cost, other than the service cost component, are included in “Other income (expense) - 
net”  on  the  accompanying  Consolidated  Statements  of  Earnings.  See  Note  18  for  additional  information  on  Other  income 
(expense) - net.

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The worldwide weighted-average assumptions used to determine Snap-on’s full-year pension costs are as follows: 

Discount rate
Expected return on plan assets
Rate of compensation increase
Interest crediting rate - U.S. cash balance plan

2022
2.8%
6.2%
3.4%
3.8%

2021
2.5%
6.5%
3.4%
3.8%

2020
3.2%
7.0%
3.4%
3.8%

The worldwide weighted-average assumptions used to determine Snap-on’s projected benefit obligation as of 2022 and 2021 
year end are as follows: 

Discount rate
Rate of compensation increase
Interest crediting rate - U.S. cash balance plan

2022
5.4%
3.2%
3.8%

2021
2.8%
3.4%
3.8%

The  objective  of  Snap-on’s  discount  rate  assumption  is  to  reflect  the  rate  at  which  the  pension  benefits  could  be  effectively 
settled. In making this determination, the company takes into account the timing and amount of benefits that would be available 
under  the  plans.  The  domestic  discount  rate  as  of  2022  and  2021  year  end  was  selected  based  on  a  cash  flow  matching 
methodology  developed  by  the  company’s  outside  actuaries  that  incorporates  a  review  of  current  economic  conditions.  This 
methodology  matches  the  plans’  yearly  projected  cash  flows  for  benefits  and  service  costs  to  those  of  hypothetical  bond 
portfolios using high-quality, AA rated or better, corporate bonds from either Moody’s Investors Service or Standard & Poor’s 
credit rating agencies available at the measurement date. This technique calculates bond portfolios that produce adequate cash 
flows to pay the plans’ projected yearly benefits and then selects the portfolio with the highest yield and uses that yield as the 
recommended discount rate.

The weighted-average discount rate for Snap-on’s domestic pension plans of 5.5% represents the single rate that produces the 
same  present  value  of  cash  flows  as  the  estimated  benefit  plan  payments.  Lowering  Snap-on’s  domestic  discount  rate 
assumption  by  50  basis  points  (100  basis  points  (“bps”)  equals  1.0  percent)  would  have  increased  Snap-on’s  2022  domestic 
pension  expense  and  projected  benefit  obligation  by  approximately  $4.5  million  and  $48.6  million,  respectively.  As  of  2022 
year  end,  Snap-on’s  domestic  projected  benefit  obligation  comprised  approximately  85%  of  Snap-on’s  worldwide  projected 
benefit obligation. The weighted-average discount rate for Snap-on’s foreign pension plans of 4.8% represents the single rate 
that  produces  the  same  present  value  of  cash  flows  as  the  estimated  benefit  plan  payments.  Lowering  Snap-on’s  foreign 
discount  rate  assumption  by  50  bps  would  have  increased  Snap-on’s  2022  foreign  pension  expense  and  projected  benefit 
obligation by approximately $1.4 million and $12.3 million, respectively.

Actuarial gains and losses in excess of 10 percent of the greater of the projected benefit obligation or market-related value of 
assets are amortized on a straight-line basis over the average remaining service period of active participants or over the average 
remaining  life  expectancy  for  plans  with  primarily  inactive  participants.    Prior  service  costs  and  credits  resulting  from  plan 
amendments are amortized in equal annual amounts over the average remaining service period of active participants or over the 
average remaining life expectancy for plans with primarily inactive participants.

As a practical expedient, Snap-on uses the calendar year end as the measurement date for its plans. Snap-on funds its pension 
plans  as  required  by  governmental  regulation  and  may  consider  discretionary  contributions  as  conditions  warrant.  Snap-on 
intends to make contributions of $6.9 million to its foreign pension plans and $2.4 million to its domestic pension plans in 2023, 
as  required  by  law.  Depending  on  market  and  other  conditions,  Snap-on  may  make  discretionary  cash  contributions  to  its 
pension plans in 2023.

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The following benefit payments, which reflect expected future service, are expected to be paid as follows:

(Amounts in millions)
Year:
2023
2024
2025
2026
2027
2028-2032

Amount

$ 

86.8 
90.6 
94.8 
94.6 
97.5 
497.7 

Snap-on’s  domestic  pension  plans  have  a  long-term  investment  horizon  and  a  total  return  strategy  that  emphasizes  a  capital 
growth  objective.  The  long-term  investment  performance  objective  for  Snap-on’s  domestic  plans’  assets  is  to  achieve  net  of 
expense returns that meet or exceed the 7.5% domestic long-term return on plan assets assumption used for reporting purposes. 
Snap-on uses a three-year, market-related value asset method of amortizing the difference between actual and expected returns 
on its domestic plans’ assets. As of 2022 year end, Snap-on’s domestic pension plans’ assets comprised approximately 87% of 
the company’s worldwide pension plan assets.

The  basis  for  determining  the  overall  expected  long-term  return  on  plan  assets  assumption  is  a  nominal  returns  forecasting 
method. For each asset class, future returns are estimated by identifying the premium of riskier asset classes over lower risk 
alternatives. The methodology constructs expected returns using a “building block” approach to the individual components of 
total return. These forecasts are stated in both nominal and real (after inflation) terms. This process first considers the long-term 
historical return premium based on the longest set of data available for each asset class. These premiums, which are calculated 
using  the  geometric  mean,  are  then  adjusted  based  on  current  relative  valuation  levels,  macro-economic  conditions,  and  the 
expected alpha related to active investment management. The asset return assumption is also adjusted by an implicit expense 
load for estimated administrative and investment-related expenses.

For risk and correlation assumptions, the actual experience for each asset class is reviewed for the longest time period available. 
Expected relationships for a 10 to 20 year time horizon are determined based upon historical results, with adjustments made for 
material changes.

Investments  are  diversified  to  attempt  to  minimize  the  risk  of  large  losses.  Since  asset  allocation  is  a  key  determinant  of 
expected investment returns, assets are periodically rebalanced to the targeted allocation to correct significant deviations from 
the  asset  allocation  policy  that  are  caused  by  market  fluctuations  and  cash  flow.  Asset/liability  studies  are  conducted 
periodically to determine if any revisions to the strategic asset allocation policy are necessary.

Snap-on’s  domestic  pension  plans’  target  allocation  and  actual  weighted-average  asset  allocation  by  asset  category  and  fair 
value of plan assets as of 2022 and 2021 year end are as follows: 

Asset category:

Equity securities
Debt securities and cash and cash equivalents
Hedge funds

Total

Target

49%
46%
5%
100%

2022

45%
47%
8%
100%

2021

52%
42%
6%
100%

Fair value of plan assets (Amounts in millions)

$1,074.9

$1,464.7

The fair value measurement hierarchy prioritizes the inputs used to measure fair value. The hierarchy gives the highest priority 
(Level 1) to unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets and liabilities and the lowest priority (Level 3) to 
unobservable inputs. Fair value measurements primarily based on observable market information are given a Level 2 priority.

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Certain equity and debt securities are valued at quoted per share or unit market prices for which an official close or last trade 
pricing on an active exchange is available and are categorized as Level 1 in the fair value hierarchy. If quoted market prices are 
not  readily  available  for  specific  securities,  values  are  estimated  using  quoted  prices  of  securities  with  similar  characteristics 
and are categorized as Level 2 in the fair value hierarchy. Insurance contracts are valued at the present value of the estimated 
future cash flows promised under the terms of the insurance contracts and are categorized as Level 2 in the fair value hierarchy.

Commingled equity securities and commingled multi-strategy funds are valued at the Net Asset Value (“NAV”) per share or 
unit multiplied by the number of shares or units held as of the measurement date, as reported by the fund managers. The share 
or unit price is quoted on a private market and is based on the value of the underlying investments, which are primarily based 
on  observable  inputs;  such  investments  that  are  measured  at  fair  value  using  the  NAV  per  share  (or  its  equivalent)  practical 
expedient have not been classified in the fair value hierarchy.

Private equity partnership funds, hedge funds, and real estate and other real assets are valued at the NAV as reported by the 
fund  managers.  Private  equity  partnership  funds,  certain  hedge  funds,  and  certain  real  estate  and  other  real  assets  are  valued 
based on the proportionate interest or share of net assets held by the pension plan, which is based on the estimated fair market 
value of the underlying investments. Certain other hedge funds and real estate and other real assets are valued at the NAV per 
share or unit multiplied by the number of shares or units held as of the measurement date, based on the estimated value of the 
underlying  investments  as  reported  by  the  fund  managers.  These  investments  are  measured  at  fair  value  using  the  NAV  per 
share (or its equivalent) practical expedient and have not been classified in the fair value hierarchy.

The  company  regularly  reviews  fund  performance  directly  with  its  investment  advisor  and  the  fund  managers,  and  performs 
qualitative analysis to corroborate the reasonableness of the reported NAVs. For funds for which the company did not receive a 
year-end NAV, the company recorded an estimate of the change in fair value for the latest period based on return estimates and 
other fund activity obtained from the fund managers.

The columns labeled “Investments Measured at NAV” in the following tables reflect certain investments that are measured at 
fair  value  using  the  NAV  per  share  (or  its  equivalent)  practical  expedient  and  have  not  been  categorized  in  the  fair  value 
hierarchy. The fair value amounts presented in these tables are intended to permit a reconciliation of the fair value hierarchy to 
the pension plan assets.

The  following  is  a  summary,  by  asset  category,  of  the  fair  value  and  the  level  within  the  fair  value  hierarchy  of  Snap-on’s 
domestic pension plans’ assets as of 2022 year end: 

(Amounts in millions)
Asset category:

Cash and cash equivalents
Equity securities:

Domestic
Foreign
Commingled funds – domestic
Commingled funds – foreign
Private equity partnerships

Debt securities:
Government
Corporate bonds

Real estate and other real assets
Hedge funds

Total

Quoted
Prices for
Identical
Assets 
(Level 1)  

Significant
Other
Observable
Inputs
(Level 2)  

Investments
Measured at
NAV

Total

$ 

14.3  $ 

—  $ 

—  $ 

14.3 

67.1 
39.2 
— 
— 
— 

158.7 
— 
— 
— 
279.3  $ 

— 
— 
— 
— 
— 

6.0 
319.7 
— 
— 
325.7  $ 

— 
— 
189.1 
180.6 
11.0 

— 
— 
2.5 
86.7 
469.9  $ 

67.1 
39.2 
189.1 
180.6 
11.0 

164.7 
319.7 
2.5 
86.7 
1,074.9 

$ 

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The  following  is  a  summary,  by  asset  category,  of  the  fair  value  and  the  level  within  the  fair  value  hierarchy  of  Snap-on’s 
domestic pension plans’ assets as of 2021 year end: 

(Amounts in millions)
Asset category:

Cash and cash equivalents
Equity securities:

Domestic
Foreign
Commingled funds – domestic
Commingled funds – foreign
Private equity partnerships

Debt securities:
Government
Corporate bonds

Real estate and other real assets
Hedge funds

Total

Quoted
Prices for
Identical
Assets
(Level 1)

Significant
Other
Observable
Inputs
(Level 2)

Investments
Measured at
NAV

Total

$ 

23.7  $ 

—  $ 

—  $ 

23.7 

109.4 
59.1 
— 
— 
— 

180.0 
— 
— 
— 
372.2  $ 

— 
— 
— 
— 
— 

0.7 
414.3 
— 
— 
415.0  $ 

— 
— 
311.7 
261.4 
14.5 

— 
— 
2.7 
87.2 
677.5  $ 

109.4 
59.1 
311.7 
261.4 
14.5 

180.7 
414.3 
2.7 
87.2 
1,464.7 

$ 

Snap-on’s  primary  investment  objective  for  its  foreign  pension  plans’  assets  is  to  meet  the  projected  obligations  to  the 
beneficiaries  over  a  long  period  of  time,  and  to  do  so  in  a  manner  that  is  consistent  with  the  company’s  risk  tolerance.  The 
foreign  asset  allocation  policies  consider  the  company’s  financial  strength  and  long-term  asset  class  risk/return  expectations, 
since  the  obligations  are  long  term  in  nature.  The  company  believes  the  foreign  pension  plans’  assets,  which  are  managed 
locally by professional investment firms, are well diversified.

The expected long-term rates of return on foreign plans’ assets, which range from 2.2% to 6.9% as of 2022 year end, reflect 
management’s  expectations  of  long-term  average  rates  of  return  on  funds  invested  to  provide  benefits  included  in  the  plans’ 
projected benefit obligation. The expected returns are based on outlooks for inflation, fixed income returns and equity returns, 
asset allocations and investment strategies. Differences between actual and expected returns on foreign pension plans’ assets are 
recorded as an actuarial gain or loss and amortized accordingly.

Snap-on’s foreign pension plans’ target allocation and actual weighted-average asset allocation by asset category and fair value 
of plan assets as of 2022 and 2021 year end are as follows: 

Asset category:

Equity securities*
Debt securities* and cash and cash equivalents
Insurance contracts and hedge funds

Total

Target

40%
49%
11%
100%

2022

40%
49%
11%
100%

2021

43%
45%
12%
100%

Fair value of plan assets (Amounts in millions)

$166.8

$246.2

* Includes commingled funds - multi-strategy

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The  following  is  a  summary,  by  asset  category,  of  the  fair  value  and  the  level  within  the  fair  value  hierarchy  of  Snap-on’s 
foreign pension plans’ assets as of 2022 year end: 

(Amounts in millions)
Asset category:

Cash and cash equivalents
Commingled funds – multi-strategy
Debt securities:
Government
Corporate bonds
Insurance contracts

Total

Quoted
Prices for
Identical
Assets
(Level 1)  

Significant
Other
Observable
Inputs
(Level 2)  

Investments
Measured at
NAV

Total

$ 

$ 

0.5  $ 
— 

11.6 
— 
— 
12.1  $ 

—  $ 
— 

— 
23.1 
18.2 
41.3  $ 

—  $ 

113.4 

— 
— 
— 
113.4  $ 

0.5 
113.4 

11.6 
23.1 
18.2 
166.8 

The  following  is  a  summary,  by  asset  category,  of  the  fair  value  and  the  level  within  the  fair  value  hierarchy  of  Snap-on’s 
foreign pension plans’ assets as of 2021 year end: 

(Amounts in millions)
Asset category:

Cash and cash equivalents
Commingled funds – multi-strategy
Debt securities:
Government
Corporate bonds
Insurance contracts

Total

Quoted
Prices for
Identical
Assets
(Level 1)

Significant
Other
Observable
Inputs
(Level 2)

Investments
Measured at
NAV

Total

$ 

$ 

1.8  $ 
— 

13.9 
— 
— 
15.7  $ 

—  $ 
— 

— 
28.1 
29.9 
58.0  $ 

—  $ 

172.5 

— 
— 
— 
172.5  $ 

1.8 
172.5 

13.9 
28.1 
29.9 
246.2 

Snap-on has several 401(k) plans covering certain U.S. employees. Snap-on’s employer match to the 401(k) plans is made with 
cash contributions. For 2022, 2021 and 2020, Snap-on recognized $11.8 million, $11.3 million and $10.3 million, respectively, 
of expense related to its 401(k) plans.

Note 13: Postretirement Plans

Snap-on provides health care benefits for certain retired U.S. employees.  For comprehensive major medical plans since 1989, 
benefits are paid based on deductibles and percentages of covered expenses.  Plan provisions allow for benefit and coverage 
changes.  Most  retirees  are  required  to  pay  the  entire  cost  of  the  coverage,  but  Snap-on  may  elect  to  subsidize  the  cost  of 
coverage  under  certain  circumstances.  Additionally,  certain  eligible  retirees  have  been  provided  with  an  account  for  the 
reimbursement of qualifying medical expenses during retirement. Upon achieving specific age and service requirements, certain 
active associates are eligible for this account upon retirement from the company. 

Employees retiring prior to 1989 were eligible for retiree medical coverage upon reaching early retirement age, with no retiree 
contributions required. Benefits are paid based on deductibles and percentages of covered expenses and take into consideration 
payments made by Medicare and other insurance coverage.

Snap-on has a Voluntary Employees Beneficiary Association (“VEBA”) trust for the funding of existing postretirement health 
care benefits for certain union retirees in the United States; all other retiree health care plans are unfunded.

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The status of Snap-on’s U.S. postretirement health care plans as of 2022 and 2021 year end is as follows:

(Amounts in millions)
Change in accumulated postretirement benefit obligation:

2022

2021

Benefit obligation at beginning of year
Interest cost
Plan participant contributions
Benefits paid
Actuarial gain

Benefit obligation at end of year

Change in plan assets:

Fair value of plan assets at beginning of year

Actual gain (loss) on plan assets

Employer contributions

Plan participant contributions

Benefits paid

Fair value of plan assets at end of year

Unfunded status at end of year

$ 

$ 

$ 

$ 

$ 

47.5  $ 
1.2 
0.2 
(3.8)   
(7.8)   
37.3  $ 

13.7  $ 

(1.7)   

2.8 

0.2 

(3.8)   

11.2  $ 

(26.1)  $ 

Amounts recognized in the Consolidated Balance Sheets as of 2022 and 2021 year end are as follows:

(Amounts in millions)
Accrued benefits
Retiree health care benefits
Net liability

2022

2021

$ 

$ 

(2.7)  $ 
(23.4)   
(26.1)  $ 

50.6 
1.1 
0.2 
(3.6) 
(0.8) 
47.5 

13.3 

1.1 

2.7 

0.2 

(3.6) 

13.7 

(33.8) 

(2.7) 
(31.1) 
(33.8) 

Amounts included in Accumulated OCI on the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheets as of 2022 and 2021 year end are as 
follows: 

(Amounts in millions)
Net gain, net of tax of $2.2 million and $0.8 million, respectively

2022

2021

$ 

6.4  $ 

2.3 

The components of net periodic benefit cost and changes recognized in OCI are as follows:

(Amounts in millions)
Net periodic benefit cost:

Interest cost
Expected return on plan assets

Net periodic benefit cost

Changes in benefit obligations recognized in OCI, net of tax:

Net (gain) loss

2022

2021

2020

1.2  $ 
(0.6)   
0.6  $ 

1.1  $ 
(0.6)   
0.5  $ 

1.5 
(0.6) 
0.9 

(4.1)  $ 

(1.0)  $ 

1.9 

$ 

$ 

$ 

The components of net periodic postretirement health care cost, other than the service cost component, are included in “Other 
income (expense) - net” on the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Earnings.  See Note 18 for additional information on 
Other income (expense) - net.

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The weighted-average discount rate used to determine Snap-on’s postretirement health care expense is as follows: 

Discount rate

2022
2.7%

2021
2.3%

The weighted-average discount rate used to determine Snap-on’s accumulated benefit obligation is as follows: 

Discount rate

2022
5.3%

2020
3.1%

2021
2.7%

The  methodology  for  selecting  the  year-end  2022  and  2021  weighted-average  discount  rate  for  the  company’s  domestic 
postretirement plans was to match the plans’ yearly projected cash flows for benefits and service costs to those of hypothetical 
bond portfolios using high-quality, AA rated or better, corporate bonds from either Moody’s Investors Service or Standard & 
Poor’s credit rating agencies available at the measurement date. As a practical expedient, Snap-on uses the calendar year end as 
the measurement date for its plans.

For 2023, the actuarial calculations assume a pre-65 health care cost trend rate of 6.1% and a post-65 health care cost trend rate 
of 6.0%, both decreasing gradually to 4.0% in 2046 and thereafter. 

The following benefit payments, which reflect expected future service, are expected to be paid as follows: 

(Amounts in millions)
Year:
2023
2024
2025
2026
2027
2028-2032

Amount

$ 

3.4 
3.4 
3.5 
3.5 
3.5 
17.3 

The objective of the VEBA trust is to achieve net of expense returns that meet or exceed the 5.8% long-term return on plan 
assets assumption used for reporting purposes. Investments are diversified to attempt to minimize the risk of large losses. Since 
asset allocation is a key determinant of expected investment returns, assets are periodically rebalanced to the targeted allocation 
to correct significant deviations from the asset allocation policy that are caused by market fluctuations and cash flow.

The  basis  for  determining  the  overall  expected  long-term  return  on  plan  assets  assumption  is  a  nominal  returns  forecasting 
method. For each asset class, future returns are estimated by identifying the premium of riskier asset classes over lower risk 
alternatives. The methodology constructs expected returns using a “building block” approach to the individual components of 
total return. These forecasts are stated in both nominal and real (after inflation) terms. This process first considers the long-term 
historical return premium based on the longest set of data available for each asset class. These premiums, which are calculated 
using  the  geometric  mean,  are  then  adjusted  based  on  current  relative  valuation  levels  and  macro-economic  conditions.  The 
asset  return  assumption  is  also  adjusted  by  an  implicit  expense  load  for  estimated  administrative  and  investment-related 
expenses.

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Snap-on’s VEBA plan target allocation and actual weighted-average asset allocation by asset category and fair value of plan 
assets as of 2022 and 2021 year end are as follows: 

Asset category:

Debt securities and cash and cash equivalents
Equity securities
Hedge funds

Total

Fair value of plan assets (Amounts in millions)

Target

46%
29%
25%
100%

2022

48%
29%
23%
100%

$11.2

2021

44%
34%
22%
100%

$13.7

The fair value measurement hierarchy prioritizes the inputs used to measure fair value. The hierarchy gives the highest priority 
(Level 1) to unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets and liabilities and the lowest priority (Level 3) to 
unobservable inputs. Fair value measurements primarily based on observable market information are given a Level 2 priority.

Debt securities are valued at quoted per share or unit market prices for which an official close or last trade pricing on an active 
exchange is available and are categorized as Level 1 in the fair value hierarchy.

Equity  securities  are  valued  at  the  NAV  per  share  or  unit  multiplied  by  the  number  of  shares  or  units  held  as  of  the 
measurement date, as reported by the fund managers. The share or unit price is quoted on a private market and is based on the 
value of the underlying investments, which are primarily based on observable inputs; such investments that are measured at fair 
value using the NAV per share (or its equivalent) practical expedient have not been classified in the fair value hierarchy.

Hedge funds are stated at the NAV per share or unit (based on the estimated fair market value of the underlying investments) 
multiplied  by  the  number  of  shares  or  units  held  as  of  the  measurement  date,  as  reported  by  the  fund  managers.  These 
investments  are  measured  at  fair  value  using  the  NAV  per  share  (or  its  equivalent)  practical  expedient  and  have  not  been 
classified in the fair value hierarchy.

The  company  regularly  reviews  fund  performance  directly  with  its  investment  advisor  and  the  fund  managers,  and  performs 
qualitative analysis to corroborate the reasonableness of the reported NAVs. For funds for which the company did not receive a 
year-end NAV, the company recorded an estimate of the change in fair value for the latest period based on return estimates and 
other fund activity obtained from the fund managers. 

The columns labeled “Investments Measured at NAV” in the following tables are measured at fair value using the NAV per 
share (or its equivalent) practical expedient and have not been categorized in the fair value hierarchy. The fair value amounts 
presented in these tables are intended to permit a reconciliation of the fair value hierarchy to the VEBA plan assets.

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The following is a summary, by asset category, of the fair value and the level within the fair value hierarchy of the VEBA plan 
assets as of 2022 year end:

(Amounts in millions)
Asset category:

Cash and cash equivalents
Debt securities
Equity securities
Hedge fund

Total

Quoted
Prices for
Identical
Assets
(Level 1)

Investments 
Measured at 
NAV

Total

$ 

$ 

0.4  $ 
4.9 
— 
— 
5.3  $ 

—  $ 
— 
3.3 
2.6 
5.9  $ 

0.4 
4.9 
3.3 
2.6 
11.2 

The following is a summary, by asset category, of the fair value and the level within the fair value hierarchy of the VEBA plan 
assets as of 2021 year end: 

(Amounts in millions)
Asset category:

Cash and cash equivalents
Debt securities
Equity securities
Hedge fund

Total

Quoted
Prices for
Identical
Assets
(Level 1)

Investments 
Measured at 
NAV

Total

$ 

$ 

0.3  $ 
5.8 
— 
— 
6.1  $ 

—  $ 
— 
4.6 
3.0 
7.6  $ 

0.3 
5.8 
4.6 
3.0 
13.7 

Note 14: Stock-based Compensation and Other Stock Plans

The 2011 Incentive Stock and Awards Plan (the “2011 Plan”) provides for the grant of stock options, performance share units 
(“PSUs”), stock appreciation rights (“SARs”) and restricted stock awards (which may be designated as “restricted stock units” 
or “RSUs”). As of 2022 year end, the 2011 Plan had 3,122,593 shares available for future grants. The company uses treasury 
stock to deliver shares under the 2011 Plan.

Net  stock-based  compensation  expense  was  $34.0  million  in  2022,  $41.4  million  in  2021  and  $19.5  million  in  2020.  Cash 
received from stock purchase and option plan exercises was $55.0 million in 2022, $162.4 million in 2021 and $55.8 million in 
2020. The tax benefit realized from both the exercise and vesting of share-based payment arrangements was $10.7 million in 
2022, $18.2 million in 2021 and $8.2 million in 2020.

Stock  options:  Stock  options  are  granted  with  an  exercise  price  equal  to  the  market  value  of  a  share  of  Snap-on’s  common 
stock on the date of grant and have a contractual term of 10 years. Stock option grants vest ratably on the first, second and third 
anniversaries of the date of grant.

The  fair  value  of  each  stock  option  award  is  estimated  on  the  date  of  grant  using  the  Black-Scholes  valuation  model.  The 
company  uses  historical  data  regarding  stock  option  exercise  and  forfeiture  behaviors  for  different  participating  groups  to 
estimate the period of time that options granted are expected to be outstanding. Expected volatility is based on the historical 
volatility of the company’s stock for the length of time corresponding to the expected term of the option. The expected dividend 
yield is based on the expected annual dividend as a percentage of the market value of our common stock as of the date of grant. 
The risk-free interest rate is based on the U.S. treasury yield curve on the grant date for the expected term of the option.

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The following weighted-average assumptions were used in calculating the fair value of stock options granted during 2022, 2021 
and 2020, using the Black-Scholes valuation model: 

Expected term of option (in years)
Expected volatility factor
Expected dividend yield
Risk-free interest rate

2022
5.14
22.61%
2.68%
2.00%

2021
5.33
21.80%
2.59%
0.67%

2020
5.53
21.67%
2.78%
1.50%

A summary of stock option activity during 2022 is presented below: 

Outstanding at beginning of year

Granted
Exercised
Forfeited or expired

Outstanding at end of year
Exercisable at end of year

* Weighted-average

Shares 
(in thousands)

Exercise
 Price per 
Share*

Remaining 
Contractual   
Term*
(in years)

Aggregate
Intrinsic
Value
(in millions)

2,432  $ 
289 
(350)   
(22)   

2,349 
1,722 

151.32 
211.41 
119.84 
186.16 
163.07 
152.58 

5.5 $ 
4.4  

153.7 
130.7 

The weighted-average grant date fair value of options granted was $34.35 in 2022, $26.19 in 2021 and $22.95 in 2020. The 
intrinsic value of options exercised was $37.5 million in 2022, $76.1 million in 2021 and $26.0 million in 2020. The fair value 
of stock options vested was $10.5 million in 2022, $12.5 million in 2021 and $14.6 million in 2020.

As  of  2022  year  end,  there  was  $10.2  million  of  unrecognized  compensation  cost  related  to  non-vested  stock  options  that  is 
expected to be recognized as a charge to earnings over a weighted-average period of 1.3 years.

Performance share units: PSUs are earned and expensed using the fair value of the award over a contractual term of three 
years based on the company’s performance. Vesting of the PSUs is dependent upon performance relative to pre-defined goals 
for revenue growth and return on net assets for the applicable performance period. For performance achieved above specified 
levels,  the  recipient  may  earn  additional  shares  of  stock,  not  to  exceed  100%  of  the  number  of  performance  awards  initially 
granted.  The  PSUs  have  a  three-year  performance  period  based  on  the  results  of  the  consolidated  financial  metrics  of  the 
company. 

The fair value of PSUs is calculated using the market value of a share of Snap-on’s common stock on the date of grant and 
assumed forfeitures based on recent historical experience; in recent years, forfeitures have not been significant. The weighted-
average grant date fair value of PSUs granted during 2022, 2021 and 2020, was $211.67, $183.13 and $155.34, respectively. 
Earned PSUs totaled 61,839 shares as of the 2022 year end and 46,343 as of the 2021 year end. There were no earned PSUs as 
of  the  2020  year  end.  Earned  PSUs  vest  and  are  generally  paid  out  following  the  conclusion  of  the  applicable  performance 
period upon approval by the Organization and Executive Compensation Committee of the company’s Board of Directors (the 
“Board”). PSUs related to 46,217 shares and 21,183 shares were paid out in 2022 and 2020, respectively. There were no PSUs 
paid out in 2021.

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)

Changes to the company’s non-vested PSUs in 2022 are as follows:

Non-vested PSUs at beginning of year

Granted
Performance assumption change **
Vested
Cancellations and other

Non-vested PSUs at end of year

* Weighted-average

Shares
(in thousands)

Fair Value
Price per
Share*

183  $ 
62 
21 
(62)   
(5)   

199 

178.60 
211.67 
185.41 
155.34 
190.55 
196.51 

** Reflects the number of PSUs above target levels based on performance metrics.

As of 2022 year end, there was $17.3 million of unrecognized compensation cost related to non-vested PSUs that is expected to 
be recognized as a charge to earnings over a weighted-average period of 1.3 years.

Restricted stock units: Time-based RSUs are earned and expensed using the fair value of the award over the contractual term 
of three years. Vesting of the time-based RSUs is dependent upon continued employment for the 3-year cliff vesting period.  
Prior to 2021, the company granted performance-based RSUs with a one-year performance period followed by a two-year cliff 
vesting schedule.

The fair value of RSUs is calculated using the market value of a share of Snap-on’s common stock on the date of grant and 
assumed forfeitures based on recent historical experience; in recent years, forfeitures have not been significant. The weighted-
average grant date fair value of RSUs granted during 2022, 2021 and 2020, was $211.67, $189.89 and $155.34, respectively. In 
fiscal 2022, 28,050 time-based RSUs were granted; assuming continued employment, these RSUs will vest at the end of the 3-
year cliff vesting period. In fiscal 2021, 32,265 time-based RSUs were granted; assuming continued employment, these RSUs 
will vest at the end of the 3-year cliff vesting period. In fiscal 2020, performance-based RSUs were granted, but based on the 
company’s 2020 performance, none of the RSUs granted were earned. 

Changes to the company’s non-vested RSUs in 2022 are as follows:

Non-vested RSUs at beginning of year

Granted
Vested
Cancellations and other

Non-vested RSUs at end of year

* Weighted-average

Shares
(in thousands)

Fair Value
Price per
Share*

32  $ 
28 
(1)   
(1)   
58 

189.89 
211.67 
189.89 
198.29 
200.16 

As of 2022 year end, there was $6.2 million of unrecognized compensation cost related to non-vested RSUs that is expected to 
be recognized as a charge to earnings over a weighted-average period of 1.5 years.

Stock appreciation rights: The company also issues stock-settled and cash-settled SARs to certain key non-U.S. employees. 
SARs have a contractual term of 10 years and vest ratably on the first, second and third anniversaries of the date of grant. SARs 
are granted with an exercise price equal to the market value of a share of Snap-on’s common stock on the date of grant.

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Stock-settled SARs are accounted for as equity instruments and provide for the issuance of Snap-on common stock equal to the 
amount by which the company’s stock has appreciated over the exercise price. Stock-settled SARs have an effect on dilutive 
shares and shares outstanding as any appreciation of Snap-on’s common stock value over the exercise price will be settled in 
shares of common stock. Cash-settled SARs provide for the cash payment of the excess of the fair market value of Snap-on’s 
common stock price on the date of exercise over the grant price. Cash-settled SARs have no effect on dilutive shares or shares 
outstanding as any appreciation of Snap-on’s common stock over the grant price is paid in cash and not in common stock.

The fair value of stock-settled SARs is estimated on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes valuation model. The fair value 
of  cash-settled  SARs  is  revalued  (mark-to-market)  each  reporting  period  using  the  Black-Scholes  valuation  model  based  on 
Snap-on’s  period-end  stock  price.  The  company  uses  historical  data  regarding  SARs  exercise  and  forfeiture  behaviors  for 
different  participating  groups  to  estimate  the  expected  term  of  the  SARs  granted  based  on  the  period  of  time  that  similar 
instruments  granted  are  expected  to  be  outstanding.  Expected  volatility  is  based  on  the  historical  volatility  of  the  company’s 
stock  for  the  length  of  time  corresponding  to  the  expected  term  of  the  SARs.  The  expected  dividend  yield  is  based  on  the 
expected annual dividend as a percentage of the market value of our common stock as of the date of grant (for stock-settled 
SARs) or reporting date (for cash-settled SARs). The risk-free interest rate is based on the U.S. treasury yield curve in effect as 
of the grant date (for stock-settled SARs) or reporting date (for cash-settled SARs) for the length of time corresponding to the 
expected term of the SARs.

The following weighted-average assumptions were used in calculating the fair value of stock-settled SARs granted during 2022, 
2021 and 2020, using the Black-Scholes valuation model:

Expected term of stock-settled SARs (in years)
Expected volatility factor
Expected dividend yield
Risk-free interest rate

Changes to the company’s stock-settled SARs in 2022 are as follows:

2022
4.02
23.09%
2.68%
1.96%

2021
3.94
22.50%
2.59%
0.19%

2020
3.75
22.50%
2.78%
1.42%

Outstanding at beginning of year

Granted
Exercised
Forfeited or expired

Outstanding at end of year
Exercisable at end of year

* Weighted-average

Stock-settled
SARs  
(in thousands)

Exercise
 Price per 
Share*

Remaining 
Contractual   
Term*
(in years)

Aggregate
Intrinsic
Value
(in millions)

397  $ 
75 
(23)   
(64)   
385 
238 

160.09 
211.67 
149.46 
163.93 
170.11 
155.31 

6.3 $ 
5.0  

22.5 
17.4 

The weighted-average grant date fair value of stock-settled SARs granted was $32.63 in 2022, $24.05 in 2021 and $21.31 in 
2020. The intrinsic value of stock-settled SARs exercised was $1.7 million in 2022, $3.1 million in 2021 and $0.4 million in 
2020. The fair value of stock-settled SARs vested was $2.0 million in 2022, $2.1 million in 2021 and $2.3 million in 2020.

As of 2022 year end, there was $2.4 million of unrecognized compensation cost related to non-vested stock-settled SARs that is 
expected to be recognized as a charge to earnings over a weighted-average period of 1.4 years.

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)

The following weighted-average assumptions were used in calculating the fair value of cash-settled SARs granted during 2022, 
2021 and 2020, using the Black-Scholes valuation model:

Expected term of cash-settled SARs (in years)
Expected volatility factor
Expected dividend yield
Risk-free interest rate

2022
3.10
23.67%
2.84%
4.22%

2021
3.09
22.49%
2.64%
0.97%

2020
3.00
34.58%
2.87%
0.17%

The intrinsic value of cash-settled SARs exercised was $0.6 million in 2022, $0.6 million in 2021 and $1.0 million in 2020. The 
fair value of cash-settled SARs vested during 2022, 2021 and 2020 was $0.1 million, $0.1 million and zero, respectively.

Changes to the company’s non-vested cash-settled SARs in 2022 are as follows:

Non-vested cash-settled SARs at beginning of year

Granted
Vested

Non-vested cash-settled SARs at end of year

* Weighted-average

Cash-settled
SARs
(in thousands)

Fair Value
 Price per 
Share*

2  $ 
1 
(1)   
2 

47.13 
45.62 
67.80 
53.24 

As of 2022 year end, there was $0.1 million of unrecognized compensation cost related to non-vested cash-settled SARs that is 
expected to be recognized as a charge to earnings over a weighted-average period of 1.4 years.

Restricted  stock  awards  –  non-employee  directors:  The  company  awarded  6,525  shares,  6,858  shares  and  7,380  shares  of 
restricted stock to non-employee directors in 2022, 2021 and 2020, respectively. The fair value of the restricted stock awards is 
expensed  over  a  one-year  vesting  period  based  on  the  fair  value  on  the  date  of  grant.  All  restrictions  for  the  restricted  stock 
generally lapse upon the earlier of the first anniversary of the grant date, the recipient’s death or disability or in the event of a 
change in control, as defined in the 2011 Plan. If termination of the recipient’s service occurs prior to the first anniversary of the 
grant  date  for  any  reason  other  than  death  or  disability,  the  shares  of  restricted  stock  would  be  forfeited,  unless  otherwise 
determined by the Board.

Directors’ fee plan: Under the Directors’ 1993 Fee Plan, as amended, non-employee directors may elect to receive up to 100% 
of their fees and retainer in shares of Snap-on’s common stock. Directors may elect to defer receipt of all or part of these shares. 
For  2022,  2021  and  2020,  issuances  under  the  Directors’  Fee  Plan  totaled  621  shares,  1,235  shares  and  1,836  shares, 
respectively,  of  which  309  shares,  922  shares  and  1,364  shares,  respectively,  were  deferred.  As  of  2022  year  end,  shares 
reserved for issuance to directors under this plan totaled 195,730 shares.

Employee  stock  purchase  plan:  Substantially  all  Snap-on  employees  in  the  United  States  and  Canada  are  eligible  to 
participate in an employee stock purchase plan. The purchase price of the company’s common stock to participants is the lesser 
of the mean of the high and low price of the stock on the beginning date (May 15) or ending date (the following May 14) of 
each  plan  year.  The  company  records  compensation  expense  when  Snap-on’s  period-end  stock  price  is  greater  than  the  plan 
purchase  price.  For  2022,  2021  and  2020,  issuances  under  this  plan  totaled  18,452  shares,  82,286  shares  and  25,425  shares, 
respectively.  As  of  2022  year  end,  shares  reserved  for  issuance  under  this  plan  totaled  578,823  shares  and  Snap-on  held 
participant contributions of approximately $2.8 million. Participants are able to withdraw from the plan at any time prior to the 
ending date and receive back all contributions made during the plan year. Compensation expense for plan participants was $0.2 
million in 2022, $9.6 million in 2021 and $1.1 million in 2020.

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Franchisee  stock  purchase  plan:  All  franchisees  in  the  United  States  and  Canada  are  eligible  to  participate  in  a  franchisee 
stock purchase plan. The purchase price of the company’s common stock to participants is the lesser of the mean of the high 
and  low  price  of  the  stock  on  the  beginning  date  (May  15)  or  ending  date  (the  following  May  14)  of  each  plan  year.  The 
company records mark-to-market expense when Snap-on’s period-end stock price is greater than the plan purchase price.  For 
2022, 2021 and 2020, issuances under this plan totaled 44,937 shares, 143,388 shares and 55,980 shares, respectively. As of 
2022 year end, shares reserved for issuance under this plan totaled 225,225 shares and Snap-on held participant contributions of 
approximately $6.3 million. Participants are able to withdraw from the plan at any time prior to the ending date and generally 
receive back all contributions made during the plan year. The company recognized mark-to-market expense of $0.4 million in 
2022, $16.7 million in 2021, and $1.9 million in 2020.

Note 15: Capital Stock

Snap-on has undertaken repurchases of Snap-on common stock from time to time to offset dilution created by shares issued for 
employee  and  franchisee  stock  purchase  plans,  stock  awards  and  other  corporate  purposes,  as  well  as  when  the  company 
believes market conditions are favorable. Snap-on repurchased 899,000 shares, 1,943,900 shares and 1,109,000 shares in 2022, 
2021 and 2020, respectively. As of 2022 year end, Snap-on has remaining availability to repurchase up to an additional $362.4 
million  in  common  stock  pursuant  to  Board  authorizations.  The  purchase  of  Snap-on  common  stock  is  at  the  company’s 
discretion, subject to prevailing financial and market conditions.

Cash  dividends  paid  in  2022,  2021  and  2020  totaled  $313.1  million,  $275.8  million  and  $243.3  million,  respectively.  Cash 
dividends per share in 2022, 2021 and 2020 were $5.88, $5.11 and $4.47, respectively. On February 9, 2023, the company’s 
Board declared a quarterly dividend of $1.62 per share, payable on March 10, 2023, to shareholders of record on February 23, 
2023.

Note 16: Commitments and Contingencies

Snap-on provides product warranties for specific product lines and accrues for estimated future warranty cost in the period in 
which  the  sale  is  recorded.  Snap-on  calculates  its  accrual  requirements  based  on  historic  warranty  loss  experience  that  is 
periodically adjusted for recent actual experience, including the timing of claims during the warranty period and actual costs 
incurred. Snap-on’s product warranty accrual activity for 2022, 2021 and 2020 is as follows:

(Amounts in millions)
Warranty accrual:

Beginning of year
Additions
Usage
End of year

2022

2021

2020

$ 

$ 

17.3  $ 
9.8 
(12.8)   
14.3  $ 

17.6  $ 
13.7 
(14.0)   
17.3  $ 

17.3 
13.9 
(13.6) 
17.6 

Approximately 2,600 employees, or 20% of Snap-on’s worldwide workforce, are represented by unions and/or covered under 
collective  bargaining  agreements.  The  number  of  covered  union  employees  whose  contracts  expire  over  the  next  five  years 
approximates 1,600 employees in 2023, 825 employees in 2024, and 175 employees in 2025; there are no contracts currently 
scheduled to expire in 2026 or 2027. In recent years, Snap-on has not experienced any significant work slowdowns, stoppages 
or other labor disruptions.

In the ordinary course of our business, Snap-on is subject to legal disputes that are litigated and/or settled. Although it is not 
possible  to  predict  the  outcome  of  legal  matters,  management  believes  that  the  results  of  all  legal  matters  will  not  have  a 
material impact on Snap-on’s consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)

Note 17: Leases 

Lessee accounting: Snap-on determines if an arrangement is a lease at inception. Snap-on has operating and finance leases for 
manufacturing  plants,  distribution  centers,  software  development  facilities,  financial  services  offices,  data  centers,  company 
store vans and certain equipment.  Snap-on’s leases have lease terms of one year to 20 years and some include options to extend 
and/or terminate the lease.  The exercise of lease renewal options is at the company’s sole discretion. Certain leases also include 
options  to  purchase  the  leased  property.  When  deemed  reasonably  certain  of  exercise,  the  renewal  and  purchase  options  are 
included in the determination of the lease term and lease payment obligation, respectively. The depreciable life of assets and 
leasehold improvements are limited to the expected term, unless there is a transfer of title or purchase option reasonably certain 
of  exercise.  The  company’s  lease  agreements  do  not  contain  any  material  variable  lease  payments,  material  residual  value 
guarantees or any material restrictive covenants. 

Right-of-use  (“ROU”)  assets  represent  Snap-on’s  right  to  use  an  underlying  asset  for  the  lease  term  and  lease  liabilities 
represent  the  obligation  to  make  lease  payments  arising  from  the  lease.  Operating  lease  ROU  assets  and  liabilities  are 
recognized at commencement date of the lease based on the present value of lease payments over the lease term. When readily 
determinable, Snap-on uses the implicit rate in determining the present value of lease payments.  When leases do not provide an 
implicit  rate,  Snap-on  uses  its  country  specific  incremental  borrowing  rate  based  on  the  information  available  at  the  lease 
commencement  date,  including  the  lease  term.  The  operating  lease  ROU  asset  also  includes  any  lease  payments  made  and 
excludes lease incentives. Lease expense for lease payments is recognized on a straight-line basis over the lease term. 

Snap-on  has  lease  agreements  with  lease  and  non-lease  components,  which  are  generally  accounted  for  separately.    For  all 
equipment leases, including vehicles, Snap-on accounts for the lease and non-lease components as a single lease component.

Total lease costs for 2022, 2021 and 2020 consist of the following:

(Amounts in millions)
Finance lease costs:
Amortization of ROU assets
Interest on lease liabilities
Operating lease costs*
Total lease costs

2022

2021

2020

$ 

$ 

1.5  $ 
0.2 
24.3 
26.0  $ 

1.7  $ 
0.3 
25.4 
27.4  $ 

* Includes short-term leases, variable lease costs and sublease income, which are immaterial.

Supplemental cash flow information related to leases in 2022, 2021 and 2020 is as follows:

(Amounts in millions)
Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease 
liabilities:
Financing cash flows from finance leases
Operating cash flows from finance leases
Operating cash flows from operating leases

ROU assets obtained in exchange for new lease obligations:

Finance lease liabilities
Operating lease liabilities

$ 

$ 

2022

2021

2020

2.4  $ 
0.2 
22.2 

0.2  $ 
33.5 

3.1  $ 
0.3 
23.5 

0.3  $ 
23.4 

1.7 
0.4 
24.6 
26.7 

3.4 
0.4 
23.1 

0.4 
15.2 

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Supplemental balance sheet information related to leases in 2022 and 2021 is as follows:

(Amounts in millions)
Finance leases:
Property and equipment - gross
Accumulated depreciation and amortization
Property and equipment - net

 Other accrued liabilities
 Other long-term liabilities

Total finance lease liabilities

Operating leases:

Operating lease right-of-use assets

 Other accrued liabilities
 Operating lease liabilities

Total operating lease liabilities

2022

2021

$ 

$ 

$ 

$ 

$ 

$ 

$ 

19.4  $ 
(16.4)   
3.0  $ 

2.0  $ 
1.9 
3.9  $ 

61.5  $ 

19.4  $ 
44.7 
64.1  $ 

22.3 
(17.4) 
4.9 

2.4 
4.5 
6.9 

51.9 

19.6 
34.2 
53.8 

Weighted-average lease terms and discount rates in 2022 and 2021 are as follows:

Weighted-average remaining lease terms:
Finance leases
Operating leases

Weighted-average discount rates:
Finance leases
Operating leases

2022

2021

2020

2.1 years
4.0 years

2.9 years
3.3 years

3.7 years
3.3 years

3.1%
2.9%

3.1%
1.9%

3.4%
2.6%

Maturities of lease liabilities as of December 31, 2022, are as follows:

(Amounts in millions)
Year:
2023
2024
2025
2026
2027
2028 and thereafter

Total lease payments

          Less: amount representing interest

Total lease liabilities

Operating 
Leases

Finance 
Leases

$ 

$ 

20.8  $ 
17.1 
12.0 
8.7 
5.8 
3.6 
68.0 
(3.9)   
64.1  $ 

2.0 
1.6 
0.3 
0.1 
— 
— 
4.0 
(0.1) 
3.9 

In 2022, Snap-on did not have any significant additional operating or finance leases that have not yet commenced.

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)

Lessor  accounting:  Snap-on’s  Financial  Services  business  offers  its  customers  lease  financing  for  the  lease  of  tools, 
diagnostics,  and  equipment  products  and  to  franchisees  who  require  financing  for  vehicle  leases.  Snap-on  accounts  for  its 
financial services leases as sales-type leases. In certain circumstances, the lessee has the option to terminate the lease. In the 
event of the lessee’s deteriorated financial condition or default, Snap-on has the right to terminate the lease. The leases contain 
an end-of-term purchase option that is generally insignificant and is reasonably certain to be exercised by the lessee. 

The company recognizes the net investment in the lease as the present value of the lease payments not yet received plus the 
present  value  of  the  unguaranteed  residual  value,  using  the  interest  rate  implicit  in  the  lease.  The  difference  between  the 
undiscounted lease payments received over the lease term and the related net investment in the lease is reported as unearned 
finance  charges.  Unearned  finance  charges  are  amortized  to  income  over  the  life  of  the  contract  and  are  included  as  a 
component of “Financial services revenue” on the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Earnings. 

Sales-type  leases  are  included  in  both  “Finance  receivables  -  net”  and  “Long-term  finance  receivables  -  net”  on  the 
accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheets, with lease terms of up to five years.  In 2022 and 2021, finance receivables have 
future  minimum  lease  payments,  including  unguaranteed  residual  value,  of  $5.6  million  and  $13.1  million,  respectively,  and 
unearned finance charges of $0.7 million and $1.8 million, respectively. 

Sales-type  leases  are  included  in  both  “Contract  receivables  -  net”  and  “Long-term  contract  receivables  -  net”  on  the 
accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheets, with lease terms of up to seven years.  In 2022 and 2021, contract receivables have 
future minimum lease payments, including unguaranteed residual value, of $296.7 million and $293.7 million, respectively, and 
unearned finance charges of $49.8 million and $49.0 million, respectively.  

Future minimum lease payments as of December 31, 2022 are as follows:

(Amounts in millions)
Year:
2023
2024
2025
2026
2027
2028 and thereafter

Total lease payments

          Less: unearned finance charges

Net investment in leases

$ 

$ 

See Note 4 for further information on finance and contract receivables.

Note 18: Other Income (Expense) – Net

“Other income (expense) – net” on the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Earnings consists of the following:

(Amounts in millions)
Interest income
Net foreign exchange loss
Net periodic pension and postretirement benefits - non-service

Foreign currency translation loss from sale of equity interest
Other
Total other income (expense) – net

$ 

$ 

2022

2021

2020

13.0  $ 
(7.5)   

36.1 
— 
0.9 
42.5  $ 

2.1  $ 
(1.2)   

15.2 
(1.0)   
1.4 
16.5  $ 

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Lease 
Receivables

83.1 
72.1 
57.5 
42.8 
27.8 
19.0 
302.3 
(50.5) 
251.8 

1.7 
(3.9) 

10.6 
— 
0.3 
8.7 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Note 19: Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)

The following is a summary of net changes in Accumulated OCI by component and net of tax for 2022 and 2021:

(Amounts in millions)
Balance at beginning of 2021

Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications

Amounts reclassified from Accumulated OCI

Net other comprehensive income (loss)

Balance as of 2021 year end

Other comprehensive loss before reclassifications

Amounts reclassified from Accumulated OCI

Net other comprehensive loss

Balance as of 2022 year end

Foreign
Currency
Translation

Cash Flow 
Hedges

Defined
Benefit
Pension and
Postretirement
Plans

Total

$ 

(74.7)  $ 

10.5  $ 

(301.6)  $ 

(365.8) 

(69.4)   

(1.0)   

(70.4)   

— 

(1.6)   

(1.6)   

66.5 

27.4 

93.9 

$ 

(145.1)  $ 

8.9  $ 

(207.7)  $ 

(127.4)   

— 

(127.4)   

— 

(1.6)   

(1.6)   

(69.0)   

13.6 

(55.4)   

$ 

(272.5)  $ 

7.3  $ 

(263.1)  $ 

(2.9) 

24.8 

21.9 

(343.9) 

(196.4) 

12.0 

(184.4) 

(528.3) 

The reclassifications out of Accumulated OCI in 2022 and 2021 are as follows:

(Amounts in millions)
Foreign currency loss from sale of equity interest:

Foreign currency
Income tax expense
Net of tax

Gains on cash flow hedges:

Treasury locks
Income tax expense
Net of tax

$ 

Amortization of net unrecognized losses and prior 
service credits
Income tax benefit
Net of tax

Total reclassifications for the period, net of tax

$ 

Amounts Reclassified from
Accumulated OCI

2022

2021

Statement of Earnings
Presentation

—  $ 
— 
— 

1.6 
— 
1.6 

(18.1)   
4.5 
(13.6)   
(12.0)  $ 

1.0  Other income (expense) - net
— 
1.0 

Income tax expense

Interest expense
Income tax expense

1.6 
— 
1.6 

(36.4)  See footnote below*
Income tax expense

9.0 
(27.4) 
(24.8) 

* These Accumulated OCI components are included in the computation of net periodic pension and postretirement health care costs; see Note 12 and Note 13 

for further information.

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)

Note 20: Segments

Snap-on’s business segments are based on the organization structure used by management for making operating and investment 
decisions and for assessing performance. Snap-on’s reportable business segments are: (i) the Commercial & Industrial Group; 
(ii) the Snap-on Tools Group; (iii) the Repair Systems & Information Group; and (iv) Financial Services. The Commercial & 
Industrial  Group  consists  of  business  operations  serving  a  broad  range  of  industrial  and  commercial  customers  worldwide, 
including  customers  in  the  aerospace,  natural  resources,  government  and  military,  power  generation,  transportation  and 
technical education market segments (collectively, “critical industries”), primarily through direct and distributor channels. The 
Snap-on  Tools  Group  consists  of  business  operations  primarily  serving  vehicle  service  and  repair  technicians  through  the 
company’s  multi-national  mobile  tool  distribution  channel.  The  Repair  Systems  &  Information  Group  consists  of  business 
operations serving other professional vehicle repair customers worldwide, primarily owners and managers of independent repair 
shops and OEM dealerships, through direct and distributor channels. Financial Services consists of the business operations of 
Snap-on’s finance subsidiaries.

Snap-on  evaluates  the  performance  of  its  operating  segments  based  on  segment  revenues,  including  both  external  and 
intersegment net sales, and segment operating earnings. Snap-on accounts for intersegment sales and transfers based primarily 
on standard costs with reasonable mark-ups established between the segments. Identifiable assets by segment are those assets 
used in the respective reportable segment’s operations. Corporate assets consist of cash and cash equivalents (excluding cash 
held  at  Financial  Services),  deferred  income  taxes  and  certain  other  assets.  Intersegment  amounts  are  eliminated  to  arrive  at 
Snap-on’s consolidated financial results.  

Snap-on does not have any single customer or government that represents 10% or more of its revenues in any of the indicated 
periods.

Financial Data by Segment:

(Amounts in millions)
Net sales:

Commercial & Industrial Group
Snap-on Tools Group
Repair Systems & Information Group

Segment net sales
Intersegment eliminations
Total net sales
Financial Services revenue
Total revenues

Operating earnings:

Commercial & Industrial Group
Snap-on Tools Group
Repair Systems & Information Group
Financial Services

Segment operating earnings
Corporate
Operating earnings
Interest expense
Other income (expense) – net
Earnings before income taxes and equity earnings

2022

2021

2020

1,399.2  $ 
2,072.0 
1,666.9 
5,138.1 
(645.3)   
4,492.8 
349.7 
4,842.5  $ 

197.6  $ 
458.7 
393.3 
266.0 
1,315.6 
(108.4)   
1,207.2 

(47.1)   
42.5 
1,202.6  $ 

1,406.3  $ 
1,938.6 
1,503.1 
4,848.0 
(596.0)   
4,252.0 
349.7 
4,601.7  $ 

209.9  $ 
411.1 
348.6 
272.0 
1,241.6 
(118.1)   
1,123.5 

(53.1)   
16.5 
1,086.9  $ 

1,234.6 
1,643.9 
1,238.2 
4,116.7 
(524.2) 
3,592.5 
349.7 
3,942.2 

153.7 
267.7 
298.0 
248.6 
968.0 
(87.5) 
880.5 
(54.0) 
8.7 
835.2 

$ 

$ 

$ 

$ 

112

SNAP-ON INCORPORATED

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Financial Data by Segment (continued):

(Amounts in millions)
Assets:

Commercial & Industrial Group
Snap-on Tools Group
Repair Systems & Information Group
Financial Services

Total assets from reportable segments
Corporate
Elimination of intersegment receivables
Total assets

(Amounts in millions)
Capital expenditures:

Commercial & Industrial Group
Snap-on Tools Group
Repair Systems & Information Group
Financial Services

Total from reportable segments
Corporate
Total capital expenditures

Depreciation and amortization:

Commercial & Industrial Group
Snap-on Tools Group
Repair Systems & Information Group
Financial Services

Total from reportable segments
Corporate
Total depreciation and amortization

Revenues by geographic region:*

United States
Europe
All other
Total revenues

(Amounts in millions)
Long-lived assets:**

United States
Europe
All other

Total long-lived assets

2022

2021

$ 

$ 

1,245.8  $ 
912.9 
1,678.1 
2,242.7 
6,079.5 
972.9 
(79.6)   
6,972.8  $ 

1,209.3 
791.4 
1,624.3 
2,163.6 
5,788.6 
1,039.7 
(68.6) 
6,759.7 

$ 

$ 

$ 

$ 

$ 

$ 

2022

2021

2020

26.0  $ 
35.0 
18.3 
1.1 
80.4 
3.8 
84.2  $ 

26.1  $ 
29.3 
40.1 
0.9 
96.4 
3.8 
100.2  $ 

24.3  $ 
27.1 
15.4 
0.8 
67.6 
2.5 
70.1  $ 

28.2  $ 
31.2 
40.9 
0.9 
101.2 
3.6 
104.8  $ 

20.3 
24.2 
14.7 
0.8 
60.0 
5.6 
65.6 

25.1 
32.7 
34.6 
0.7 
93.1 
3.6 
96.7 

3,465.4  $ 
723.3 
653.8 
4,842.5  $ 

3,153.0  $ 
808.5 
640.2 
4,601.7  $ 

2,772.3 
677.5 
492.4 
3,942.2 

2022

2021

$ 

$ 

361.9  $ 
161.3 
50.9 
574.1  $ 

342.2 
171.2 
56.7 
570.1 

*

Revenues are attributed to countries based on origin of the sale.

** Long-lived assets consist of Property and equipment - net and Operating lease right-of-use assets. 

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)

Products and Services: Snap-on derives net sales from a broad line of products and complementary services that are grouped 
into  three  categories:  (i)  tools;  (ii)  diagnostics,  information  and  management  systems;  and  (iii)  equipment.  The  tools  product 
category includes hand tools, power tools, tool storage products and other similar products. The diagnostics, information and 
management  systems  product  category  includes  handheld  and  computer-based  diagnostic  products,  service  and  repair 
information  products,  diagnostic  software  solutions,  electronic  parts  catalogs,  business  management  systems  and  services, 
point-of-sale  systems,  integrated  systems  for  vehicle  service  shops,  OEM  purchasing  facilitation  services,  and  warranty 
management systems and analytics to help OEM dealerships manage and track performance. The equipment product category 
includes solutions for the service of vehicles and industrial equipment. Snap-on supports the sale of its diagnostics and vehicle 
service  shop  equipment  by  offering  training  programs  as  well  as  after-sales  support  for  its  customers.  Through  its  financial 
services  businesses,  Snap-on  also  derives  revenue  from  various  financing  programs  designed  to  facilitate  the  sales  of  its 
products and support its franchise business. Further product line information is not presented as it is not practicable to do so.

The following table shows the consolidated net sales and revenues of these product groups in the last three years:

(Amounts in millions)
Net sales:
Tools
Diagnostics, information and management systems
Equipment
Total net sales
Financial services revenue
Total revenues

2022

2021

2020

$ 

$ 

2,399.4  $ 
942.4 
1,151.0 
4,492.8 
349.7 
4,842.5  $ 

2,343.0  $ 
892.5 
1,016.5 
4,252.0 
349.7 
4,601.7  $ 

1,984.7 
783.8 
824.0 
3,592.5 
349.7 
3,942.2 

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SNAP-ON INCORPORATED

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, Snap-on has duly caused this report 
to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

SIGNATURES

SNAP-ON INCORPORATED

By:

/s/ Nicholas T. Pinchuk

Nicholas T. Pinchuk, Chairman, President
and Chief Executive Officer

Date: February 9, 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 Snap-on and in the capacities and on the date indicated.

/s/ Nicholas T. Pinchuk

Nicholas T. Pinchuk, Chairman, President
and Chief Executive Officer

/s/ Aldo J. Pagliari

Aldo J. Pagliari, Principal Financial Officer, Senior
Vice President – Finance and Chief Financial Officer

/s/ Marty V. Ozolins

Marty V. Ozolins, Principal Accounting Officer,
Vice President and Controller

Date: February 9, 2023

Date: February 9, 2023

Date: February 9, 2023

2022 ANNUAL REPORT

115

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Pursuant  to  the  requirements  of  the  Securities  Exchange  Act  of  1934,  this  report  has  been  signed  below  by  the  following 
persons on behalf of Snap-on and in the capacities and on the date indicated.

SIGNATURES

By:

/s/ David C. Adams

  David C. Adams, Director

By:

/s/ Karen L. Daniel

  Karen L. Daniel, Director

By:

/s/ Ruth Ann M. Gillis

  Ruth Ann M. Gillis, Director

By:

/s/ James P. Holden

James P. Holden, Director

By:

/s/ Nathan J. Jones

  Nathan J. Jones, Director

By:

/s/ Henry W. Knueppel

  Henry W. Knueppel, Director

By:

/s/ W. Dudley Lehman

  W. Dudley Lehman, Director

By:

/s/ Nicholas T. Pinchuk

  Nicholas T. Pinchuk, Director

By:

/s/ Gregg M. Sherrill

  Gregg M. Sherrill, Director

By:

/s/ Donald J. Stebbins

  Donald J. Stebbins, Director

Date: February 9, 2023

Date: February 9, 2023

Date: February 9, 2023

Date: February 9, 2023

Date: February 9, 2023

Date: February 9, 2023

Date: February 9, 2023

Date: February 9, 2023

Date: February 9, 2023

Date: February 9, 2023

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SNAP-ON INCORPORATED

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

EXHIBIT 23

We consent to the incorporation by reference in Registration Statement Nos. 33-37924, 333-21285, and 333-261567 on Form 
S-3  and  Registration  Statement  Nos.  33-57898,  33-58939,  333-21277,  333-62098,  333-91712,  333-142412,  333-177794, 
333-177795,  333-208479  and  333-261566  on  Form  S-8  of  our  reports  dated  February  9,  2023,  relating  to  the  consolidated 
financial  statements  of  Snap-on  Incorporated  and  the  effectiveness  of  Snap-on  Incorporated’s  internal  control  over  financial 
reporting, appearing in this Annual Report on Form 10-K of Snap-on Incorporated for the year ended December 31, 2022.  

/s/  DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
February 9, 2023

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117

EXHIBIT 31.1

Certification of the Chief Executive Officer pursuant to
Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

I, Nicholas T. Pinchuk, certify that:

1. I have reviewed this annual report on Form 10-K of Snap-on Incorporated;

2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact 
necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading 
with respect to the period covered by this report;

3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all 
material  respects  the  financial  condition,  results  of  operations  and  cash  flows  of  the  registrant  as  of,  and  for,  the  periods 
presented in this report;

4.  The  registrant’s  other  certifying  officer  and  I  are  responsible  for  establishing  and  maintaining  disclosure  controls  and 
procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined 
in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:

a)  Designed  such  disclosure  controls  and  procedures,  or  caused  such  disclosure  controls  and  procedures  to  be  designed 
under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, 
is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

b)  Designed  such  internal  control  over  financial  reporting,  or  caused  such  internal  control  over  financial  reporting  to  be 
designed  under  our  supervision,  to  provide  reasonable  assurance  regarding  the  reliability  of  financial  reporting  and  the 
preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

c)  Evaluated  the  effectiveness  of  the  registrant’s  disclosure  controls  and  procedures  and  presented  in  this  report  our 
conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this 
report based on such evaluation; and

d) Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the 
registrant’s  most  recent  fiscal  quarter  (the  registrant’s  fourth  fiscal  quarter  in  the  case  of  an  annual  report)  that  has 
materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and

5. The registrant’s other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over 
financial  reporting,  to  the  registrant’s  auditors  and  the  audit  committee  of  the  registrant’s  board  of  directors  (or  persons 
performing the equivalent functions):

a)  All  significant  deficiencies  and  material  weaknesses  in  the  design  or  operation  of  internal  control  over  financial 
reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report 
financial information; and

b)  Any  fraud,  whether  or  not  material,  that  involves  management  or  other  employees  who  have  a  significant  role  in  the 
registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

Date: February 9, 2023 

/s/ Nicholas T. Pinchuk
Nicholas T. Pinchuk
Chief Executive Officer

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SNAP-ON INCORPORATED

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Certification of the Principal Financial Officer pursuant to
Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

EXHIBIT 31.2

I, Aldo J. Pagliari, certify that:

1. I have reviewed this annual report on Form 10-K of Snap-on Incorporated;

2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact 
necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading 
with respect to the period covered by this report;

3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all 
material  respects  the  financial  condition,  results  of  operations  and  cash  flows  of  the  registrant  as  of,  and  for,  the  periods 
presented in this report;

4.  The  registrant’s  other  certifying  officer  and  I  are  responsible  for  establishing  and  maintaining  disclosure  controls  and 
procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined 
in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:

a)  Designed  such  disclosure  controls  and  procedures,  or  caused  such  disclosure  controls  and  procedures  to  be  designed 
under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, 
is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

b)  Designed  such  internal  control  over  financial  reporting,  or  caused  such  internal  control  over  financial  reporting  to  be 
designed  under  our  supervision,  to  provide  reasonable  assurance  regarding  the  reliability  of  financial  reporting  and  the 
preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

c)  Evaluated  the  effectiveness  of  the  registrant’s  disclosure  controls  and  procedures  and  presented  in  this  report  our 
conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this 
report based on such evaluation; and

d) Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the 
registrant’s  most  recent  fiscal  quarter  (the  registrant’s  fourth  fiscal  quarter  in  the  case  of  an  annual  report)  that  has 
materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and

5. The registrant’s other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over 
financial  reporting,  to  the  registrant’s  auditors  and  the  audit  committee  of  the  registrant’s  board  of  directors  (or  persons 
performing the equivalent functions):

a)  All  significant  deficiencies  and  material  weaknesses  in  the  design  or  operation  of  internal  control  over  financial 
reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report 
financial information; and

b)  Any  fraud,  whether  or  not  material,  that  involves  management  or  other  employees  who  have  a  significant  role  in  the 
registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

Date: February 9, 2023 

/s/ Aldo J. Pagliari
Aldo J. Pagliari
Principal Financial Officer

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119

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Certification of Chief Executive Officer
Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350,
As Adopted Pursuant to
Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

EXHIBIT 32.1

In connection with the Annual Report of Snap-on Incorporated (the “Company”) on Form 10-K for the period ended December 
31,  2022,  as  filed  with  the  Securities  and  Exchange  Commission  on  the  date  hereof  (the  “Report”),  Nicholas  T.  Pinchuk  as 
Chief Executive Officer of the Company, hereby certifies, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 1350, as adopted pursuant to § 906 of the 
Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, to the best of his knowledge, that:

(1) The Report fully complies with the requirements of section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and

(2) The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of 

operations of the Company.

/s/ Nicholas T. Pinchuk
Nicholas T. Pinchuk
Chief Executive Officer
February 9, 2023

120

SNAP-ON INCORPORATED

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Certification of Principal Financial Officer
Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350,
As Adopted Pursuant to
Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

EXHIBIT 32.2

In connection with the Annual Report of Snap-on Incorporated (the “Company”) on Form 10-K for the period ended December 
31, 2022, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the “Report”), Aldo J. Pagliari as Principal 
Financial Officer of the Company, hereby certifies, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 1350, as adopted pursuant to § 906 of the Sarbanes-
Oxley Act of 2002, to the best of his knowledge, that:

(1) The Report fully complies with the requirements of section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and

(2) The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of 

operations of the Company.

/s/ Aldo J. Pagliari
Aldo J. Pagliari
Principal Financial Officer
February 9, 2023

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INVESTOR INFORMATION 

EXCHANGE LISTING 
Snap-on Incorporated’s common stock is listed on the New York 
Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol SNA. 

TRANSFER AGENT AND REGISTRAR 
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P.O. Box 43006 
Providence, RI 02940-3006, U.S.A. 

transfer  agent, 
Shareholders  with  questions  may  call  our 
Computershare Trust Company, N.A., toll-free at 800-446-2617 (in 
the  United  States)  or  781-575-2723  (outside  the  United  States).  
The  deaf  and  hearing  impaired  may  call  800-952-9245.  An 
interactive automated system is available 24 hours a day, every day. 
Operators are available Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. 
U.S.  Eastern  Time.  More 
is  available  at 
www.computershare.com/investor.  

information 

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Computershare Investor Services 
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COMPUTERSHARE INVESTMENT PLAN 
Investors  may  purchase  Snap-on  stock  and 
their 
investment  through  a  no-commission  dividend  reinvestment  and 
direct  stock  purchase  plan  sponsored  by  Computershare  Trust 
Company, N.A. All fees and brokerage commissions in connection 
with the purchase of stock, as well as most administrative costs, are 
paid by Snap-on. Visit www.computershare.com/investor for more 
information or write to: 

increase 

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P.O. Box 43006 
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ANTICIPATED DIVIDEND RECORD AND PAYMENT 
DATES FOR 2023 

Quarter 

First 
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  March 10 
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  September 11 
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Publications  are  available  without  charge.  Contact  the  Snap-on 
investor  relations  department  at  2801  80th  Street,  Kenosha,  WI 
53143, 
to 
our  website, 
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releases,  annual  reports,  proxy  statements  and  other  information 
about Snap-on. Our website address is www.snapon.com.   

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INVESTOR RELATIONS 
Investors and other interested parties should direct inquiries to: 
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Vice President, Investor Relations 
InvestorRelations@snapon.com 

ANNUAL MEETING   
The  Annual  Meeting  of  Shareholders  will  be  held  on  Thursday, 
April 27, 2023.  Please see the Notice of 2023 Annual Meeting of 
Shareholders and Proxy Statement for more details. 

CORPORATE OFFICES 
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CAUTIONARY STATEMENT REGARDING FORWARD-
LOOKING INFORMATION: 
Statements in this Report that are not historical facts are forward-
looking  statements  within  the  meaning  of  the  Private  Securities 
Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such statements include those that 
are  in  the  future  tense;  include  the  words  “expects,”  “plans,” 
“targets,” “estimates,” “believes,” “anticipates,” or similar words; 
identified  as  forward-looking;  or  describe 
are  specifically 
Snap-on’s  or  management’s  outlook,  plans,  estimates,  objectives 
or  goals.    These  forward-looking  statements  are  subject  to  risks, 
uncertainties or other factors that could cause actual results to differ 
materially from those described.  Numerous important factors, such 
as those in the Annual Report on Form 10-K (forming part of this 
Report) in Part I under "Safe Harbor" or Item 1A: "Risk Factors," 
could  affect  Snap-on's  actual  results  and  could  cause  its  actual 
results  to  differ  materially  from  those  expressed  in  any  forward-
looking statement. 

SNAP-ON INCORPORATED 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
BOA RD O F 
D IREC TO R S

NICHOLAS T. PINCHUK
Chairman of the Board 
and Chief Executive Officer
Snap-on Incorporated
Director since 2007

DAVID C. ADAMS (C)*
Retired Chairman of the Board 
and Chief Executive Officer
Curtiss-Wright Corporation
Director since 2016 

KAREN L. DANIEL (B)*
Retired Division President 
and Chief Financial Officer
Black & Veatch Corporation
Director since 2005

RUTH ANN M. GILLIS (A)
Retired Executive Vice 
President and Chief  
Administrative Officer 
Exelon Corporation
Director since 2014

JAMES P. HOLDEN (C)
Lead Director
Retired President and  
Chief Executive Officer  
DaimlerChrysler Corporation
Director since 2007

NATHAN J. JONES (A)*
Retired President,  
Worldwide Commercial  
& Consumer Equipment Division 
Deere & Company
Director since 2008

HENRY W. KNUEPPEL (C)
Retired Chairman of the Board
and Chief Executive Officer  
Regal Beloit Corporation
Director since 2011

W. DUDLEY LEHMAN (B)
Retired Group President
Kimberly-Clark Corporation
Director since 2003

GREGG M. SHERRILL (B)
Retired Chairman of the Board  
and Chief Executive Officer
Tenneco Inc.
Director since 2010

M A N AGE ME NT  T E A M

EUGENIO AMADOR
President –
Equipment

GOVIND K. ARORA
Vice President –
Worldwide Strategic 
Sourcing

JESUS ARREGUI
Senior Vice President  
and President –  
Commercial Group

ANUP R. BANERJEE
Senior Vice President – 
Human Resources and
Chief Development Officer

MARY E. BAUERSCHMIDT
Vice President –
Human Resources

SAMUEL E. BOTTUM
Vice President and
Chief Marketing Officer

IAIN BOYD
Vice President –
Operations Development

BENNETT L. BRENTON
Vice President –
Innovation

JOSEPH J. BURGER
President –
Snap-on Credit

TIMOTHY L. CHAMBERS
Senior Vice President  
and President –  
Snap-on Tools Group

RAUL COLON
Vice President –
Environmental,  
Social and Governance

MICHAEL G. GENTILE
President –  
Operations and  
Product Management
Snap-on Tools Group

JACOB L. GUNIA
Director –
Rapid Continuous 
Improvement

ROBERT J. HAMILTON
Vice President –  
Finance
Snap-on Tools Group

GARY S. HENNING
Vice President – 
Manufacturing Development

DAVID T. HIETPAS
President –
Power and Specialty Tools

JEFFREY W. HOWE
Vice President – 
North American Sales
and Franchising
Snap-on Tools Group

HOLLY J. JUDT
Vice President – 
Finance
Repair Systems &
Information Group

JEFFREY F. KOSTRZEWA
Vice President – 
Risk Management 
and Treasurer

JON M. LARUE
President – 
Mitchell 1

JUNE C. LEMERAND
Vice President and 
Chief Information Officer

BRAD R. LEWIS
Executive Vice President –
Business Operations
and Technology
Repair Systems &
Information Group

ANDREW R. LOBO
President –
Industrial

JAMES NG
President –
Snap-on Asia Pacific

BENNY OH
Chairman – 
Snap-on Asia Pacific

MART Y V. OZOLINS
Vice President 
and Controller

ALDO J. PAGLIARI
Senior Vice President – 
Finance and  
Chief Financial Officer

NICHOLAS T. PINCHUK
Chairman and 
Chief Executive Officer

SCOTT R. RUGG
Vice President –  
Corporate Tax

KEVIN L. THATCHER
Vice President – 
Business Development

SARA M. VERBSKY
Vice President – 
Investor Relations

MARIA J. VIEIRA
Vice President – 
Operations
Commercial Group

THOMAS J. WARD
Senior Vice President 
and President – 
Repair Systems & 
Information Group

MARIAN T. WELLS
President –  
SNA Europe

JOHN A. WOLF
President – 
OEM Solutions

JEFFERY J. ZUEHLS
President –  
Diagnostics

C H A N G I N G   T E C H N O L O G I E S   Each year, vehicles become more and more complex, and 
our undercar equipment business is well positioned to meet the needs of these changing technologies. 

RICHARD T. MILLER
Vice President,
General Counsel
and Secretary

Through customer connection, and with our in-house engineering, training, and manufacturing 

DONALD J. STEBBINS (A)
Retired President and 
Chief Executive Officer
Superior Industries  
International, Inc.
Director since 2015 

capabilities across the globe, our solutions provide the reliability, repeatability, and efficiency required 

Board Committees:
(A)  Audit Committee
(B)  Organization and Executive Compensation Committee
(C)  Corporate Governance and Nominating Committee
 *  Denotes Chair

for shops of all kinds. Pictured with Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Nick Pinchuk, in the wheel 

© 2023 Snap‑on Incorporated; All rights reserved

balancer assembly cell at Snap-on’s Conway, Arkansas undercar equipment facility are Repair Systems & 

Snap‑on as well as other marks are trademarks, registered in the United States and other countries,  
of Snap‑on Incorporated. All other marks are marks of their respective holders. 

Information Group associates, Steve Rogers, Mariana Montovaneli, Shannon Stevens, and Brenda Block. 

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