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Crane NXT, Co. - Quarter Report: 2020 March (Form 10-Q)

UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
Mark One:
QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the Quarterly Period Ended March 31, 2020
OR
TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 or 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the Transition Period from              to             
Commission File Number: 1-1657 
CRANE CO.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
 
 
 
Delaware
 
13-1952290
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)
 
(I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)
100 First Stamford Place
Stamford
CT
06902
(Address of principal executive offices)
(Zip Code)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: 203-363-7300
(Not Applicable)
(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report)

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
 
 
 
Title of each class
Trading Symbol
Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, par value $1.00
 CR
New York Stock Exchange

 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 and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).    Yes      No  
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non–accelerated filer, or 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.
(check one):
 
 
 
 
 
 
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 is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).    Yes      No  
The number of shares outstanding of the issuer’s classes of common stock, as of March 31, 2020
Common stock, $1.00 Par Value – 57,978,486 shares



Crane Co.
Table of Contents
Form 10-Q
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
Page
 
Part I - Financial Information
 
  
 
 
 
  
 
 
  
 
 
  
 
 
  
 
 
  
 
  
 
  
 
  
 
 
Part II - Other Information
  
 
 
  
 
  
 
  
 
  
 
  
 
  
 
 
  




PART I: FINANCIAL INFORMATION


ITEM 1: FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
CRANE CO. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(IN MILLIONS, EXCEPT PER SHARE DATA)
(UNAUDITED)
 
Three Months Ended
 
March 31,
 
2020
 
2019
Net sales
$
797.9

 
$
831.7

Operating costs and expenses:
 
 
 
Cost of sales
510.8

 
526.6

Selling, general and administrative
194.5

 
187.4

Acquisition-related and integration charges
5.2

 
1.1

Restructuring (gain) charges, net
(1.2
)
 
2.9

Operating profit
88.6

 
113.7

Other income (expense):
 
 
 
Interest income
0.4

 
0.6

Interest expense
(12.5
)
 
(11.9
)
Miscellaneous income, net
3.8

 
2.0


(8.3
)
 
(9.3
)
Income before income taxes
80.3

 
104.4

Provision for income taxes
17.5

 
21.9

Net income before allocation to noncontrolling interests
62.8

 
82.5

Less: Noncontrolling interest in subsidiaries’ earnings

 
0.1

Net income attributable to common shareholders
$
62.8

 
$
82.4

Earnings per share:
 
 
 
Basic
$
1.07

 
$
1.38

Diluted
$
1.05

 
$
1.36

Average shares outstanding:
 
 
 
Basic
58.8

 
59.8

Diluted
59.6

 
60.7

 
 
 
 
Dividends per share
$
0.43

 
$
0.39

 
See Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

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CRANE CO. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
(IN MILLIONS)
(UNAUDITED)
 
 
Three Months Ended
 
March 31,
 
2020
 
2019
Net income before allocation to noncontrolling interests
$
62.8

 
$
82.5

Components of other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax
 
 
 
Currency translation adjustment
(45.2
)
 
(0.8
)
Changes in pension and postretirement plan assets and benefit obligation, net of tax
3.6

 
2.9

Other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax
(41.6
)
 
2.1

Comprehensive income before allocation to noncontrolling interests
21.2

 
84.6

Less: Noncontrolling interests in comprehensive income
(0.3
)
 
(0.6
)
Comprehensive income attributable to common shareholders
$
21.5

 
$
85.2

See Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

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CRANE CO. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(IN MILLIONS)
(UNAUDITED
 
March 31,
2020
 
December 31,
2019
Assets
 
 
 
Current assets:
 
 
 
Cash and cash equivalents
$
302.8

 
$
393.9

Accounts receivable, net
543.5

 
555.1

Current insurance receivable - asbestos
14.1

 
14.1

Inventories, net:
 
 
 
Finished goods
145.7

 
130.6

Finished parts and subassemblies
79.0

 
66.1

Work in process
53.6

 
47.7

Raw materials
211.2

 
212.9

Inventories, net
489.5

 
457.3

Other current assets
96.3

 
79.5

Total current assets
1,446.2

 
1,499.9

Property, plant and equipment:
 
 
 
Cost
1,241.5

 
1,256.9

Less: accumulated depreciation
634.4

 
640.6

Property, plant and equipment, net
607.1

 
616.3

Long-term insurance receivable - asbestos
80.1

 
83.6

Long-term deferred tax assets
13.3

 
35.1

Other assets
207.3

 
211.3

Intangible assets, net
545.4

 
505.1

Goodwill
1,565.2

 
1,472.4

Total assets
$
4,464.6

 
$
4,423.7

See Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

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CRANE CO. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(IN MILLIONS, EXCEPT SHARE AND PER SHARE DATA)
(UNAUDITED)
 
 
March 31,
2020
 
December 31,
2019
Liabilities and equity
 
 
 
Current liabilities:
 
 
 
Short-term borrowings
$
378.7

 
$
149.4

Accounts payable
250.2

 
311.1

Current asbestos liability
65.0

 
65.0

Accrued liabilities
350.2

 
378.2

U.S. and foreign taxes on income
13.5

 
13.0

Total current liabilities
1,057.6

 
916.7

Long-term debt
842.2

 
842.0

Accrued pension and postretirement benefits
289.7

 
298.4

Long-term deferred tax liability
53.3

 
55.8

Long-term asbestos liability
631.3

 
646.6

Other liabilities
183.0

 
187.9

Total liabilities
3,057.1

 
2,947.4

Commitments and contingencies (Note 11)

 

Equity:
 
 
 
Preferred shares, par value $0.01; 5,000,000 shares authorized

 

Common shares, par value $1.00; 200,000,000 shares authorized, 72,426,139 shares issued
72.4

 
72.4

Capital surplus
315.4

 
315.6

Retained earnings
2,149.5

 
2,112.2

Accumulated other comprehensive loss
(525.3
)
 
(483.7
)
Treasury stock
(606.8
)
 
(542.8
)
Total shareholders’ equity
1,405.2

 
1,473.7

Noncontrolling interests
2.3

 
2.6

Total equity
1,407.5

 
1,476.3

Total liabilities and equity
$
4,464.6

 
$
4,423.7

Share data:
 
 
 
Common shares issued
72,426,139

 
72,426,139

Less: Common shares held in treasury
14,447,653

 
13,423,934

Common shares outstanding
57,978,486

 
59,002,205

See Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

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CRANE CO. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(IN MILLIONS)
(UNAUDITED)
 
Three Months Ended
 
March 31,
 
2020
 
2019
Operating activities:
 
 
 
Net income attributable to common shareholders
$
62.8

 
$
82.4

Noncontrolling interests in subsidiaries’ earnings

 
0.1

Net income before allocation to noncontrolling interests
62.8

 
82.5

Loss on deconsolidation of joint venture

 
1.2

Depreciation and amortization
29.9

 
27.7

Stock-based compensation expense
5.8

 
5.5

Defined benefit plans and postretirement credit
(1.8
)
 
(2.0
)
Deferred income taxes
6.1

 
5.4

Cash used for operating working capital
(123.7
)
 
(203.4
)
Defined benefit plans and postretirement contributions
(1.5
)
 
(4.3
)
Environmental payments, net of reimbursements
(2.7
)
 
(1.6
)
Asbestos related payments, net of insurance recoveries
(11.7
)
 
(9.7
)
Other
1.3

 
(1.7
)
Total used for operating activities
(35.5
)
 
(100.4
)
Investing activities:
 
 
 
Payment for acquisition - net of cash acquired
(172.0
)
 

Proceeds from disposition of capital assets
2.4

 

Capital expenditures
(7.8
)
 
(19.8
)
Impact of deconsolidation of joint venture

 
(0.2
)
 Total used for investing activities
(177.4
)
 
(20.0
)
Financing activities:
 
 
 
Dividends paid
(25.5
)
 
(23.4
)
Reacquisition of shares on open market
(70.0
)
 

Stock options exercised - net of shares reacquired
0.1

 
(0.4
)
Proceeds received from issuance of long-term debt

 
3.0

Repayment of long-term debt

 
(1.4
)
Proceeds from issuance of commercial paper with maturities greater than 90 days
170.0

 
55.5

Net proceeds from issuance of commercial paper with maturities of 90 days or less
14.5

 

Net borrowings under revolving credit facility
45.2

 

 Total provided by financing activities
134.3

 
33.3

Effect of exchange rates on cash and cash equivalents
(12.5
)
 
0.5

Decrease in cash and cash equivalents
(91.1
)
 
(86.6
)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
393.9

 
343.4

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
$
302.8

 
$
256.8

Detail of cash used for operating working capital:
 
 
 
Accounts receivable
$
12.0

 
$
(65.4
)
Inventories
(31.1
)
 
(29.9
)
Other current assets
(17.1
)
 
(7.6
)
Accounts payable
(61.1
)
 
(65.9
)
Accrued liabilities
(26.5
)
 
(45.6
)
U.S. and foreign taxes on income
0.1

 
11.0

Total
$
(123.7
)
 
$
(203.4
)
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:
 
 
 
Interest paid
$
8.0

 
$
9.1

Income taxes paid
$
11.3

 
$
5.5

See Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS



Note 1 - Basis of Presentation
The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America for interim financial reporting and the instructions to Form 10-Q and, therefore, reflect all adjustments which are, in the opinion of management, necessary for a fair statement of the results for the interim periods presented. All such adjustments are of a normal recurring nature. These interim condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the Consolidated Financial Statements and Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements - Not Yet Adopted
Simplifying the Accounting for Income Taxes
In December 2019, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued amended guidance to simplify the accounting for income taxes. The guidance is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2020, including interim periods within those fiscal years. Early adoption is permitted. Certain amendments should be applied prospectively, while other amendments should be applied retrospectively to all periods presented. We are currently evaluating the timing and impact of the amended guidance on our consolidated financial statements.
Disclosure Requirements for Defined Benefit Plans
In August 2018, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued amended guidance to add, remove, and clarify disclosure requirements related to defined benefit pension and other postretirement plans. The amended guidance removes the requirements to disclose: amounts in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) expected to be recognized as components of net periodic benefit cost over the next fiscal year; the amount and timing of plan assets expected to be returned to the entity; and the effects of a one-percentage point change in assumed health care cost trend rates. The amended guidance requires disclosure of an explanation of the reasons for significant gains and losses related to changes in the benefit obligation for the period. This guidance is effective for fiscal years ending after December 15, 2020, with early adoption permitted. The amended guidance is required to be applied on a retrospective basis to all periods presented. We are currently evaluating this guidance to determine the impact on our disclosures.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements - Adopted
Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments
In June 2016, the FASB issued amended guidance that changes the impairment model for most financial assets and certain other instruments. For trade receivables, contract assets and other receivables, held-to-maturity debt securities, loans and other instruments, entities are required to use a current expected credit loss ("CECL") model that will immediately recognize an estimate of credit losses that are expected to occur over the life of the financial instruments that are in the scope of this update, including trade receivables. For available-for-sale debt securities with unrealized losses, entities will measure credit losses in a manner similar to current practice, except that the losses will be recognized as an allowance. The CECL model is based on relevant information about past events, including historical experience, current conditions and reasonable and supportable forecasts that affect collectability.
On January 1, 2020, we adopted the new CECL standard and developed an expected impairment model based on our historical loss experience. We believe that our previous methodology to calculate credit losses is generally consistent with the new expected credit loss model and did not result in a material adjustment during the three months ended March 31, 2020. The allowance for doubtful accounts was $9.5 million and $7.2 million as of March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively.
Note 2 - Acquisitions
Acquisitions are accounted for in accordance with ASC Topic 805, “Business Combinations” (“ASC 805”). Accordingly, we make an initial allocation of the purchase price at the date of acquisition based upon our understanding of the fair value of the acquired assets and assumed liabilities. We obtain this information during due diligence and through other sources. In the months after closing, as we obtain additional information about these assets and liabilities, including through tangible and intangible asset appraisals, we are able to refine estimates of fair value and more accurately allocate the purchase price. Only items identified as of the acquisition date are considered for subsequent adjustment to the purchase price allocation. We will make appropriate adjustments to the purchase price allocation prior to completion of the measurement period, as required.
In order to allocate the consideration transferred for our acquisitions, the fair values of all identifiable assets and liabilities must be established. For accounting and financial reporting purposes, fair value is defined under ASC Topic 820, “Fair Value Measurement and Disclosure” as the price that would be received upon sale of an asset or the amount paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. Market participants are assumed to be buyers

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and sellers in the principal (most advantageous) market for the asset or liability. Additionally, fair value measurements for an asset assume the highest and best use of that asset by market participants. Use of different estimates and judgments could yield different results.
Cummins-Allison Acquisition
On December 31, 2019, we completed the acquisition of Cummins-Allison Corp. (“Cummins-Allison”). The base purchase price of the acquisition was $160 million on a cash-free, debt-free basis, subject to a later adjustment reflecting Cummins-Allison’s net working capital, cash, and Cummins-Allison’s transaction expenses. The amount paid, net of cash acquired, was $156.2 million. We funded the acquisition through short-term borrowings consisting of $150 million of commercial paper, and cash on hand.
Cummins-Allison is a leading provider of high speed, cash and coin counting and sorting machines and retail cash office solutions which are primarily used in back-office applications. Cummins-Allison also has a nationwide service network to support these hardware sales. Cummins-Allison was integrated into the Payment & Merchandising Technologies segment. The amount allocated to goodwill reflects the expected synergies related to material costs, supply chain manufacturing productivity and research and development. Goodwill from this acquisition is not deductible for tax purposes.
Allocation of Consideration Transferred to Net Assets Acquired
The following amounts represent the preliminary determination of the fair value of identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed from our acquisition of Cummins-Allison. The final determination of the fair value of certain assets and liabilities will be completed within the one year measurement period as required by ASC 805. We have not yet completed our evaluation and determination of certain assets acquired and liabilities assumed, primarily related to the final assessment and valuation of certain tax amounts. Therefore, the final fair values of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed may vary from our preliminary estimates presented below:
Net assets acquired (in millions)
 
 
Total current assets
 
$
92.6

Property, plant and equipment
 
26.6

Other assets
 
9.1

Intangible assets
 
66.0

Goodwill
 
51.6

Total assets acquired
 
$
245.9

 
 
 
Total current liabilities
 
$
67.3

Other liabilities
 
22.4

Total assumed liabilities
 
$
89.7

Net assets acquired
 
$
156.2


The amounts allocated to acquired intangible assets, and their associated weighted-average useful lives which were determined based on the period in which the assets are expected to contribute directly or indirectly to our future cash flows, consist of the following:
Intangible Assets (dollars in millions)
Intangible Fair Value
 
Weighted Average Life
Trademarks/trade names
$
3.0

 
7
Customer relationships
54.5

 
18
Product technology
8.5

 
10
Total acquired intangible assets
$
66.0

 
 

The fair values of the trademark and trade name intangible assets were determined by using an “income approach,” specifically the relief-from-royalty approach, which is a commonly accepted valuation approach. This approach is based on the assumption that in lieu of ownership, a firm would be willing to pay a royalty in order to exploit the related benefits of this asset. Therefore, a portion of Cummins-Allison’s earnings, equal to the after-tax royalty that would have been paid for the use of the asset, can be attributed to our ownership. The trade name Cummins Allison is being amortized on a straight-line basis (which approximates the economic pattern of benefits) over the estimated economic life of seven years.
The fair values of the customer relationships intangible assets were determined by using an “income approach” which is a commonly accepted valuation approach. Under this approach, the net earnings attributable to the asset or liability being

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measured are isolated using the discounted projected net cash flows. These projected cash flows are isolated from the projected cash flows of the combined asset group over the remaining economic life of the intangible asset or liability being measured. Both the amount and the duration of the cash flows are considered from a market participant perspective. Our estimates of market participant net cash flows considered historical and projected pricing, operational performance including market participant synergies, aftermarket retention, product life cycles, material and labor pricing, and other relevant customer, contractual and market factors. Where appropriate, the net cash flows were adjusted to reflect the potential attrition of existing customers in the future, as existing customers are a “wasting” asset and are expected to decline over time. The attrition-adjusted future cash flows are then discounted to present value using an appropriate discount rate. The customer relationship asset is being amortized on a straight-line basis (which approximates the economic pattern of benefits) over the estimated economic life of 18 years.
The fair values of the product technology intangible assets were also determined by the relief-from-royalty approach. Similarly, this approach is based on the assumption that in lieu of ownership, a firm would be willing to pay a royalty in order to exploit the related benefits of the technology. Therefore, a portion of Cummins-Allison’s earnings, equal to the after-tax royalty that would have been paid for the use of the technology, can be attributed to the firm’s ownership of the technology. The technology assets are being amortized on a straight-line basis (which approximates the economic pattern of benefits) over the estimated economic life of 10 years.
Supplemental Pro Forma Data
The following unaudited pro forma combined information assumes that the acquisition was completed on January 1, 2019. The unaudited pro forma consolidated net sales for the three months ended March 31, 2019 would have been $880.1 million. The unaudited pro forma consolidated net sales are provided for illustrative purposes only and are not indicative of our actual consolidated results of operations or consolidated financial position. Consolidated pro forma net income attributable to common shareholders has not been presented since the impact is not material to our financial results.
Instrumentation & Sampling Business Acquisition
On January 31, 2020, we completed the acquisition of CIRCOR International, Inc.’s Instrumentation & Sampling Business (“I&S”) for $172 million on a cash-free and debt-free basis, subject to a later adjustment reflecting I&S' net working capital, cash, the assumption of certain debt-like items, and I&S' transaction expenses. We funded the acquisition through short-term borrowings consisting of $100 million of commercial paper and $67 million from our revolving credit facility, and cash on hand.

I&S designs, engineers and manufactures a broad range of critical fluid control instrumentation and sampling solutions used in severe service environments which complements our existing portfolio of chemical, refining, petrochemical and upstream oil and gas applications. I&S was integrated into the Fluid Handling segment. The amount allocated to goodwill reflects the expected sales synergies, manufacturing efficiency and procurement savings. Goodwill from this acquisition is not deductible for tax purposes.
Allocation of Consideration Transferred to Net Assets Acquired
The following amounts represent the preliminary determination of the fair value of identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed from our acquisition of I&S. The final determination of the fair value of certain assets and liabilities will be completed within the one year measurement period as required by ASC 805. We have not yet completed our evaluation and determination of certain assets acquired and liabilities assumed, primarily 1) the final valuation of intangible assets related to trademarks/trade names and customer relationships; 2) the final assessment and valuation of certain other assets acquired and liabilities assumed, including accounts receivable, accrued expenses and other liabilities; and 3) the final assessment and valuation of certain tax amounts. Any potential adjustments made could be material in relation to the preliminary values presented below:

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Net assets acquired (in millions)
 
 
Total current assets
 
$
21.4

Property, plant and equipment
 
11.7

Other assets
 
5.9

Intangible assets
 
52.5

Goodwill
 
108.1

Total assets acquired
 
$
199.6

 
 
 
Total current liabilities
 
$
8.1

Other liabilities
 
19.5

Total assumed liabilities
 
$
27.6

Net assets acquired
 
$
172.0


The amounts allocated to acquired intangible assets, and their associated weighted-average useful lives which were determined based on the period in which the assets are expected to contribute directly or indirectly to our future cash flows, consist of the following:
Intangible Assets (dollars in millions)
Intangible Fair Value
 
Weighted Average Life
Trademarks/trade names
$
2.6

 
13
Customer relationships
49.0

 
14
Backlog
0.9

 
1
Total acquired intangible assets
$
52.5

 
 

The fair values of the trademark and trade name intangible assets were determined by using an “income approach,” specifically the relief-from-royalty approach, which is a commonly accepted valuation approach. This approach is based on the assumption that in lieu of ownership, a firm would be willing to pay a royalty in order to exploit the related benefits of this asset. Therefore, a portion of I&S’s earnings, equal to the after-tax royalty that would have been paid for the use of the asset, can be attributed to our ownership. The trade names are being amortized on a straight-line basis (which approximates the economic pattern of benefits) over the estimated economic life of 13 years.
The fair values of the customer relationships and backlog intangible assets were determined by using an “income approach” which is a commonly accepted valuation approach. Under this approach, the net earnings attributable to the asset or liability being measured are isolated using the discounted projected net cash flows. These projected cash flows are isolated from the projected cash flows of the combined asset group over the remaining economic life of the intangible asset or liability being measured. Both the amount and the duration of the cash flows are considered from a market participant perspective. Our estimates of market participant net cash flows considered historical and projected pricing, operational performance including market participant synergies, aftermarket retention, product life cycles, material and labor pricing, and other relevant customer, contractual and market factors. Where appropriate, the net cash flows were adjusted to reflect the potential attrition of existing customers in the future, as existing customers are a “wasting” asset and are expected to decline over time. The attrition-adjusted future cash flows are then discounted to present value using an appropriate discount rate. The customer relationship asset is being amortized on a straight-line basis (which approximates the economic pattern of benefits) over the estimated economic life of 14 years.
Supplemental Pro Forma Data
I&S’s results of operations have been included in our financial statements for the period subsequent to the completion of the acquisition on January 31, 2020. Consolidated pro forma revenue and net income attributable to common shareholders has not been presented since the impact is not material to our financial results for either period.
Acquisition-Related Costs
Acquisition-related costs are expensed as incurred. For the three months ended March 31, 2020 and 2019, we recorded $5.2 million and $1.1 million, respectively, of integration and transaction costs in our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations.

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Note 3 - Segment Results
Our segments are reported on the same basis used internally for evaluating performance and for allocating resources. We have four reportable segments: Fluid Handling, Payment & Merchandising Technologies, Aerospace & Electronics and Engineered Materials. Assets of the reportable segments exclude general corporate assets, which principally consist of cash, deferred tax assets, insurance receivables, certain property, plant and equipment, and certain other assets. Corporate consists of corporate office expenses including compensation and benefits for corporate employees, occupancy, depreciation, and other administrative costs.
A brief description of each of our segments are as follows:
Fluid Handling
The Fluid Handling segment is a provider of highly engineered fluid handling equipment for critical performance applications that require high reliability. The segment is comprised of Process Valves and Related Products, Commercial Valves, and Pumps and Systems. Process Valves and Related Products include on/off valves and related products for critical and demanding applications in the chemical, oil & gas, power, and general industrial end markets globally. Commercial Valves includes the manufacturing and distribution of valves and related products for the non-residential construction, general industrial, and to a lesser extent, municipal markets. Pumps and Systems include pumps and related products primarily for water and wastewater applications in the industrial, municipal, commercial and military markets. The recent acquisition of I&S will be integrated into Process Valves and Related Products business. See discussion in Note 2, “Acquisitions” for further details.
Payment & Merchandising Technologies
The Payment & Merchandising Technologies segment consists of Crane Payment Innovations (“CPI”), Crane Merchandising Systems (“CMS”) and Crane Currency. CPI provides high technology payment acceptance and dispensing products to original equipment manufacturers, including coin accepters and dispensers, coin hoppers, coin recyclers, bill validators and bill recyclers. Crane Currency is a supplier of banknotes and highly engineered banknote security feature. CMS provides merchandising equipment, including include food, snack and beverage vending machines and vending machine software and online solutions. The recent acquisition of Cummins-Allison will be integrated into our CPI business. See discussion in Note 2, “Acquisitions” for further details.
Aerospace & Electronics
Aerospace & Electronics segment supplies critical components and systems, including original equipment and aftermarket parts, primarily for the commercial aerospace and military aerospace and defense markets. 
Engineered Materials
Engineered Materials segment manufactures fiberglass-reinforced plastic (“FRP”) panels and coils, primarily for use in the manufacturing of recreational vehicles (“RVs”), truck bodies and trailers (Transportation), with additional applications in commercial and industrial buildings (Building Products).

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For the three months ended March 31, 2020 and 2019, operating profit includes acquisition-related and integration charges and restructuring charges. See Note 2, “Acquisitions” for discussion of the acquisition-related costs. See Note 14, “Restructuring” for discussion of the restructuring charges.
 
 
Three Months Ended
 
 
March 31,
(in millions)
 
2020
 
2019
Net sales
 
 
 
 
Fluid Handling
 
$
256.7

 
$
273.7

Payment & Merchandising Technologies
 
297.4

 
303.8

Aerospace & Electronics
 
192.9

 
194.6

Engineered Materials
 
50.9

 
59.6

Total
 
$
797.9

 
$
831.7

Operating profit (loss)
 
 
 
 
Fluid Handling
 
$
28.0

 
$
34.1

Payment & Merchandising Technologies
 
26.4

 
43.2

Aerospace & Electronics
 
43.8

 
44.8

Engineered Materials
 
6.9

 
9.4

Corporate
 
(16.5
)
 
(17.8
)
Total
 
88.6

 
113.7

Interest income
 
0.4

 
0.6

Interest expense
 
(12.5
)
 
(11.9
)
Miscellaneous income, net
 
3.8

 
2.0

Income before income taxes
 
$
80.3

 
$
104.4


(in millions)
March 31, 2020
 
December 31, 2019
Assets
 
 
 
Fluid Handling
$
1,111.4

 
$
941.6

Payment & Merchandising Technologies
2,224.8

 
2,303.4

Aerospace & Electronics
657.5

 
638.1

Engineered Materials
225.4

 
219.6

Corporate
245.5

 
321.0

Total
$
4,464.6

 
$
4,423.7


 
(in millions)
March 31, 2020
 
December 31, 2019
Goodwill
 
 
 
Fluid Handling
$
345.9

 
$
240.9

Payment & Merchandising Technologies
845.7

 
857.8

Aerospace & Electronics
202.3

 
202.4

Engineered Materials
171.3

 
171.3

Total
$
1,565.2

 
$
1,472.4



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Note 4 - Revenue
Disaggregation of Revenues
The following table presents net sales disaggregated by product line for each segment:
 
 
Three Months Ended
 
 
March 31,
(in millions)
 
2020
 
2019
Fluid Handling
 
 
 
 
Process Valves and Related Products
 
$
157.2

 
$
168.0

Commercial Valves
 
75.9

 
80.8

Pumps and Systems
 
23.6

 
24.9

Total Fluid Handling
 
$
256.7

 
$
273.7

 
 
 
 
 
Payment & Merchandising Technologies
 
 
 
 
Payment Acceptance and Dispensing Products
 
$
166.7

 
$
158.8

Banknotes and Security Products
 
94.2

 
98.6

Merchandising Equipment
 
36.5

 
46.4

Total Payment & Merchandising Technologies
 
$
297.4

 
$
303.8

 
 
 
 
 
Aerospace & Electronics
 
 
 
 
Commercial Original Equipment
 
$
80.6

 
$
90.3

Military and Other Original Equipment
 
60.4

 
51.5

Commercial Aftermarket Products
 
33.9

 
38.2

Military Aftermarket Products
 
18.0

 
14.6

Total Aerospace & Electronics
 
$
192.9

 
$
194.6

 
 
 
 
 
Engineered Materials
 
 
 
 
FRP - Recreational Vehicles
 
$
18.8

 
$
26.6

FRP - Building Products
 
24.9

 
23.6

FRP - Transportation
 
7.2

 
9.4

Total Engineered Materials
 
$
50.9

 
$
59.6

 
 
 
 
 
Total net sales
 
$
797.9

 
$
831.7


Remaining Performance Obligations
The transaction price allocated to remaining performance obligations represents the transaction price of firm orders which have not yet been fulfilled, which we also refer to as total backlog. As of March 31, 2020, backlog was $1,178.0 million. We expect to recognize approximately 79% of our remaining performance obligations as revenue in 2020, an additional 11% in 2021 and the balance thereafter.
Contract Assets and Contract Liabilities
Contract assets represent unbilled amounts that typically arise from contracts for customized products or contracts for products sold directly to the U.S. government or indirectly to the U.S. government through subcontracts, where revenue recognized using the cost-to-cost method exceeds the amount billed to the customer. Contract assets are assessed for impairment and recorded at their net realizable value. Contract liabilities represent advance payments from customers. Revenue related to contract liabilities is recognized when control is transferred to the customer. We report contract assets, which are included within “Other current assets” in our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets, and contract liabilities, which are included within “Accrued liabilities” on our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets, on a contract-by-contract net basis at the end of each reporting period. Net contract assets and contract liabilities consisted of the following:



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(in millions)
March 31, 2020
 
December 31, 2019
Contract assets
$
66.2

 
$
55.8

Contract liabilities
$
96.4

 
$
88.4


We recognized revenue of $35.4 million during the three-month period ended March 31, 2020 related to contract liabilities as of December 31, 2019.
Note 5 - Earnings Per Share
Our basic earnings per share calculations are based on the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period. Potentially dilutive securities include outstanding stock options, restricted share units, deferred stock units and performance-based restricted share units. The effect of potentially dilutive securities is reflected in diluted earnings per common share by application of the treasury method. Diluted earnings per share gives effect to all potentially dilutive common shares outstanding during the period.
 
 
Three Months Ended
 
 
March 31,
(in millions, except per share data)
 
2020
 
2019
Net income attributable to common shareholders
 
$
62.8

 
$
82.4

 
 
 
 
 
Average basic shares outstanding
 
58.8

 
59.8

Effect of dilutive share-based awards
 
0.8

 
0.9

Average diluted shares outstanding
 
59.6

 
60.7

 
 
 
 
 
Earnings per basic share
 
$
1.07

 
$
1.38

Earnings per diluted share
 
$
1.05

 
$
1.36



The computation of diluted earnings per share excludes the effect of the potential exercise of stock options when the average market price of the common stock is lower than the exercise price of the related stock options. For the three-month periods ended March 31, 2020 and 2019, the number of stock options excluded from the computation was 1.4 million and 1.2 million, respectively.


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Note 6 - Changes in Equity and Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
A summary of changes in equity for the year-to-date interim periods ended March 31, 2020 and 2019 is provided below:
(in millions, except share data)
Common
Shares
Issued at
Par Value
 
Capital
Surplus
 
Retained
Earnings
 
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Loss
 
Treasury
Stock
 
Total
Shareholders’
Equity
 
Noncontrolling
Interest
 
Total
Equity
BALANCE DECEMBER 31, 2018
72.4

 
$
303.5

 
$
2,072.1

 
$
(447.6
)
 
$
(476.2
)
 
$
1,524.2

 
$
2.9

 
$
1,527.1

Net income

 

 
82.4

 

 

 
82.4

 
0.1

 
82.5

Cash dividends ($0.39 per share)

 

 
(23.4
)
 

 

 
(23.4
)
 

 
(23.4
)
Impact from settlement of share-based awards, net of shares acquired

 
(9.8
)
 

 

 
9.6

 
(0.2
)
 
 
 
(0.2
)
Stock-based compensation expense

 
5.5

 

 

 

 
5.5

 

 
5.5

Deconsolidation of a joint venture

 

 

 

 

 

 
(0.5
)
 
(0.5
)
Changes in pension and postretirement plan assets and benefit obligation, net of tax

 

 

 
2.9

 

 
2.9

 

 
2.9

Currency translation adjustment

 

 

 
(0.8
)
 

 
(0.8
)
 
(0.1
)
 
(0.9
)
BALANCE MARCH 31, 2019
72.4

 
$
299.2

 
$
2,131.1

 
$
(445.5
)
 
$
(466.6
)
 
$
1,590.6

 
$
2.4

 
$
1,593.0

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
BALANCE DECEMBER 31, 2019
72.4

 
$
315.6

 
$
2,112.2

 
$
(483.7
)
 
$
(542.8
)
 
$
1,473.7

 
$
2.6

 
$
1,476.3

Net income

 

 
62.8

 

 

 
62.8

 

 
62.8

Cash dividends ($0.43 per share)

 

 
(25.5
)
 

 

 
(25.5
)
 

 
(25.5
)
Reacquisition on open market of 1,221,233 shares

 

 

 

 
(70.0
)
 
(70.0
)
 

 
(70.0
)
Impact from settlement of share-based awards, net of shares acquired

 
(6.0
)
 

 

 
6.0

 

 
 
 

Stock-based compensation expense

 
5.8

 

 

 

 
5.8

 

 
5.8

Changes in pension and postretirement plan assets and benefit obligation, net of tax

 

 

 
3.6

 

 
3.6

 

 
3.6

Currency translation adjustment

 

 

 
(45.2
)
 

 
(45.2
)
 
(0.3
)
 
(45.5
)
BALANCE MARCH 31, 2020
72.4

 
$
315.4

 
$
2,149.5

 
$
(525.3
)
 
$
(606.8
)
 
$
1,405.2

 
$
2.3

 
$
1,407.5

The table below provides the accumulated balances for each classification of accumulated other comprehensive loss, as reflected on our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets.
(in millions)
Defined Benefit Pension and Postretirement Items*
 
 Currency Translation Adjustment
 
 Total
Balance as of December 31, 2019
$
(366.0
)
 
$
(117.7
)
 
$
(483.7
)
 
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications
0.2

 
(45.2
)
 
(45.0
)
 
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss
3.4

 

 
3.4

Net current-period other comprehensive income (loss)
3.6

 
(45.2
)
 
(41.6
)
Balance as of March 31, 2020
$
(362.4
)
 
$
(162.9
)
 
$
(525.3
)
 
* Net of tax benefit of $136.4 million and $135.4 million as of March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively.


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The table below illustrates the amounts reclassified out of each component of accumulated other comprehensive loss for the three-month periods ended March 31, 2020 and 2019. Amortization of pension and postretirement components have been recorded within “Miscellaneous income, net” on our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations.
 
 
Three Months Ended March 31,
(in millions)
 
2020
 
2019
Amortization of pension items:
 
 
 
 
Prior-service costs
 
$
(0.1
)
 
$
(0.2
)
Net loss
 
4.8

 
3.3

Amortization of postretirement items:
 
 
 
 
Prior-service costs
 
(0.3
)
 

Net gain
 

 
(0.1
)
Total before tax
 
$
4.4

 
$
3.0

Tax impact
 
1.0

 
0.8

Total reclassifications for the period
 
$
3.4

 
$
2.2


Note 7 - Defined Benefit and Postretirement Benefits
For all plans, the components of net periodic benefit for the three months ended March 31, 2020 and 2019 are as follows:
 
Pension
 
Postretirement
(in millions)
2020
 
2019
 
2020
 
2019
Service cost
$
1.6

 
$
1.3

 
$
0.1

 
$

Interest cost
6.6

 
7.7

 
0.2

 
0.1

Expected return on plan assets
(14.7
)
 
(14.1
)
 

 

Amortization of prior service cost
(0.1
)
 
(0.2
)
 
(0.3
)
 

Amortization of net loss (gain)
4.8

 
3.3

 

 
(0.1
)
Net periodic benefit
$
(1.8
)
 
$
(2.0
)
 
$

 
$


The components of net periodic benefit other than the service cost component are included in “Miscellaneous income, net” in our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations. Service cost is recorded within “Cost of sales” and “Selling, general and administrative” in our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations.

Based on current actuarial calculations, we expected to contribute $21.4 million to our pension plans. As permitted by the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, which was signed into law on March 27, 2020, we have chosen to defer pension contributions of $18.2 million until January 1, 2021. We now expect to contribute the following to our pension and postretirement plans:
(in millions)
Pension
 
Postretirement
Expected contributions in 2020
$
3.2

 
$
2.5

Amounts contributed during the three months ended March 31, 2020
$
0.5

 
$
1.0





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Note 8 - Income Taxes
Effective Tax Rates
Our quarterly provision for income taxes is measured using an annual effective tax rate, adjusted for discrete items within the period presented.
Our effective tax rates are as follows:
 
Three Months Ended March 31,
 
2020
 
2019
Effective Tax Rate
21.8%
 
21.0%


Our tax rate for the three months ended March 31, 2020 is higher than the prior year’s comparable periods primarily due to lower share-based compensation benefits, partially offset by a higher statutory U.S. deduction related to our non-U.S. subsidiaries’ income.
Our tax rate for the three months ended March 31, 2020 is higher than the statutory U.S. federal tax rate of 21% primarily due to earnings in jurisdictions with statutory tax rates higher than the U.S. and U.S. state taxes, partially offset by excess share-based compensation benefits and the statutory U.S. deduction related to our non-U.S. subsidiaries’ income.
Unrecognized Tax Benefits
During the three months ended March 31, 2020, our gross unrecognized tax benefits, excluding interest and penalties, decreased by $1.3 million, primarily as a result of reductions resulting from the expiration of statutes of limitations and tax positions taken in prior periods, partially offset by increases in tax positions taken in the current year. During the three months ended March 31, 2020, the total amount of unrecognized tax benefits that, if recognized, would affect our effective tax rate decreased by $1.1 million. The difference between these amounts relates to (1) offsetting tax effects from other tax jurisdictions, and (2) interest expense, net of deferred taxes.
During the three months ended March 31, 2020, we recognized $0.3 million of interest and penalty expense related to unrecognized tax benefits in our Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations. At March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019, the total amount of accrued interest and penalty expense related to unrecognized tax benefits recorded in our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets was $8.3 million and $8.0 million, respectively.
During the next twelve months, it is reasonably possible that our unrecognized tax benefits may decrease by $10.3 million due to expiration of statutes of limitations and settlements with tax authorities. However, if the ultimate resolution of income tax examinations results in amounts that differ from this estimate, we will record additional income tax expense or benefit in the period in which such matters are effectively settled.
Note 9 - Goodwill and Intangible Assets
Our business acquisitions have typically resulted in the recognition of goodwill and other intangible assets. We follow the provisions under ASC Topic 350, “Intangibles – Goodwill and Other” (“ASC 350”) as it relates to the accounting for goodwill in our condensed consolidated financial statements. These provisions require that we, on at least an annual basis, evaluate the fair value of the reporting units to which goodwill is assigned and attributed and compare that fair value to the carrying value of the reporting unit to determine if an impairment has occurred. We perform our annual impairment testing during the fourth quarter. Impairment testing takes place more often than annually if events or circumstances indicate a change in status that would indicate a potential impairment. We believe that there have been no events or circumstances which would more likely than not reduce the fair value for our reporting units below its carrying value. A reporting unit is an operating segment unless discrete financial information is prepared and reviewed by segment management for businesses one level below that operating segment (a “component”), in which case the component would be the reporting unit. As of March 31, 2020, we had eight reporting units.

In March of 2020, we observed a significant decline in the market valuation of our common shares as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. As such, we performed sensitivity analyses based on more recent assumptions, including entity-specific and macroeconomic factors resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic. We concluded that it was not more likely than not that the fair values of the reporting units were below their carrying values. While we believe we have made reasonable estimates and assumptions, it is possible a material change could occur. If actual results are not consistent with management’s estimates and assumptions, goodwill may then be determined to be overstated and a charge would need to be taken against net earnings.



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Changes to goodwill are as follows:
(in millions)
Fluid Handling
 
Payment & Merchandising Technologies
 
Aerospace & Electronics
 
Engineered Materials
 
Total
Balance as of December 31, 2018
$
240.8

 
$
789.2

 
$
202.4

 
$
171.3

 
$
1,403.7

Additions


63.4

 

 

 
63.4

Currency translation
0.1

 
5.2

 

 

 
5.3

Balance as of December 31, 2019
$
240.9

 
$
857.8

 
$
202.4

 
$
171.3

 
$
1,472.4

Additions
108.1

 

 

 

 
108.1

Adjustments to purchase price allocations

 
(3.1
)
 

 

 
(3.1
)
Currency translation
(3.1
)
 
(9.0
)
 
(0.1
)
 

 
(12.2
)
Balance at March 31, 2020
$
345.9

 
$
845.7

 
$
202.3

 
$
171.3

 
$
1,565.2


For the three months ended March 31, 2020, additions to goodwill represent the preliminary purchase price allocation related to the January 2020 acquisition of I&S and an adjustment to the purchase price allocation for the December 2019 acquisition of Cummins-Allison. For the year ended December 31, 2019, additions to goodwill represent the preliminary purchase price allocation related to the acquisition of Cummins-Allison and the finalization of the purchase price allocation of the January 2018 acquisition of Crane Currency. See discussion in Note 2, “Acquisitions” for further details.
As of March 31, 2020, we had $545.4 million of net intangible assets, of which $69.4 million were intangibles with indefinite useful lives, consisting of trade names. As of December 31, 2019, we had $505.1 million of net intangible assets, of which $69.9 million were intangibles with indefinite useful lives, consisting of trade names. Intangibles with indefinite useful lives are tested annually for impairment, or when events or changes in circumstances indicate the potential for impairment. If the carrying amount of an indefinite lived intangible asset exceeds its fair value, the intangible asset is written down to its fair value. Fair value is calculated using relief from royalty method. We amortize the cost of definite-lived intangibles over their estimated useful lives. We also review all of our definite-lived intangible assets for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable.
In March of 2020, we observed a significant decline in the market valuation of our common shares as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. As such, we performed sensitivity analyses based on more recent assumptions, including entity-specific and macroeconomic factors resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic. We concluded that it was not more likely than not that the fair values of our indefinite-lived intangible assets were below their carrying values. While we believe we have made reasonable estimates and assumptions, it is possible a material change could occur. If actual results are not consistent with management’s estimates and assumptions, indefinite-lived intangible assets may then be determined to be overstated and a charge would need to be taken against net earnings.
Changes to intangible assets are as follows:
(in millions)
Three Months Ended
March 31, 2020
 
Year Ended December 31, 2019
Balance at beginning of period, net of accumulated amortization
$
505.1

 
$
481.8

Additions
52.5

 
66.0

Amortization expense
(11.0
)
 
(40.0
)
Currency translation
(1.2
)
 
(2.7
)
Balance at end of period, net of accumulated amortization
$
545.4

 
$
505.1

For the three months ended March 31, 2020, additions to intangible assets represent the preliminary purchase price allocation related to the January 2020 acquisition of I&S. For the year ended December 31, 2019, additions to intangible assets represent the preliminary purchase price allocation related to the acquisition of Cummins-Allison. See discussion in Note 2, “Acquisitions” for further details.

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A summary of intangible assets follows:
 
 
 
March 31, 2020
 
December 31, 2019
(in millions)
Weighted Average
Amortization Period of Finite Lived Assets (in years)
 
Gross
Asset
 
Accumulated
Amortization
 
Net
 
Gross
Asset
 
Accumulated
Amortization
 
Net
Intellectual property rights
15.7
 
$
135.3

 
$
56.0

 
$
79.3

 
$
134.2

 
$
56.8

 
$
77.4

Customer relationships and backlog
18.4
 
649.1

 
245.8

 
403.3

 
603.1

 
241.3

 
361.8

Drawings
40.0
 
11.1

 
10.5

 
0.6

 
11.1

 
10.5

 
0.6

Other
11.7
 
140.3

 
78.1

 
62.2

 
141.6

 
76.3

 
65.3

Total
17.9
 
$
935.8

 
$
390.4

 
$
545.4

 
$
890.0

 
$
384.9

 
$
505.1

Future amortization expense associated with intangible assets is expected to be:
(in millions)
 
Remainder of 2020
$
34.2

2021
42.7

2022
42.3

2023
42.1

2024 and after
314.7


Note 10 - Accrued Liabilities
Accrued liabilities consist of: 
(in millions)
March 31,
2020
 
December 31,
2019
Employee related expenses
$
90.3

 
$
120.6

Warranty
10.8

 
11.0

Current lease liabilities
24.1

 
24.0

Contract liabilities
96.4

 
88.4

Other
128.6

 
134.2

Total
$
350.2

 
$
378.2


We accrue warranty liabilities when it is probable that an asset has been impaired or a liability has been incurred and the amount of the loss can be reasonably estimated. Warranty provision is included within “Cost of sales” in our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations.
A summary of warranty liabilities is as follows:
(in millions)
Three Months Ended
March 31, 2020
 
Year Ended December 31, 2019
Balance at beginning of period
$
11.0

 
$
18.2

Expense
2.6

 
8.9

Changes due to acquisitions
0.3

 

Payments / deductions
(3.0
)
 
(16.0
)
Currency translation
(0.1
)
 
(0.1
)
Balance at end of period
$
10.8

 
$
11.0

 

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Note 11 - Commitments and Contingencies
Asbestos Liability
Information Regarding Claims and Costs in the Tort System
As of March 31, 2020, we were a defendant in cases filed in numerous state and federal courts alleging injury or death as a result of exposure to asbestos. Activity related to asbestos claims during the periods indicated was as follows:
 
Three Months Ended
 
Year Ended
 
 March 31,
 
December 31,
 
2020
 
2019
 
2019
Beginning claims
29,056

 
29,089

 
29,089

New claims
681

 
675

 
2,848

Settlements
(165
)
 
(408
)
 
(983
)
Dismissals
(410
)
 
(858
)
 
(1,898
)
Ending claims
29,162

 
28,498

 
29,056


Of the 29,162 pending claims as of March 31, 2020, approximately 18,000 claims were pending in New York, approximately 100 claims were pending in Texas, approximately 300 claims were pending in Mississippi, and approximately 200 claims were pending in Ohio, all jurisdictions in which legislation or judicial orders restrict the types of claims that can proceed to trial on the merits.
We have tried several cases resulting in defense verdicts by the jury or directed verdicts for the defense by the court. We further have pursued appeals of certain adverse jury verdicts that have resulted in reversals in favor of the defense. We have also tried several other cases resulting in plaintiff verdicts which we paid or settled after unsuccessful appeals, the most recent of which are described below.
On March 23, 2010, a Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, state court jury found us responsible for a 1/11th share of a $14.5 million verdict in the James Nelson claim. On February 23, 2011, the court entered judgment on the verdict in the amount of $4.0 million, jointly, against us and two other defendants, with additional interest in the amount of $0.01 million being assessed against us, only. All defendants, including us, and the plaintiffs took timely appeals of certain aspects of those judgments. On September 5, 2013, a panel of the Pennsylvania Superior Court, in a 2-1 decision, vacated the Nelson verdict against all defendants, reversing and remanding for a new trial. Plaintiffs requested a rehearing in the Superior Court and by order dated November 18, 2013, the Superior Court vacated the panel opinion, and granted en banc reargument. On December 23, 2014, the Superior Court issued a second opinion reversing the jury verdict. Plaintiffs sought leave to appeal to the Pennsylvania Supreme Court, which defendants opposed. By order dated June 21, 2017, the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania denied plaintiffs’ petition for leave to appeal. The case was set for a new trial in April 2018. We settled the matter.  The settlement was reflected in the second quarter 2018 indemnity amount.
On September 17, 2013, a Fort Lauderdale, Florida state court jury in the Richard DeLisle claim found us responsible for 16% of an $8 million verdict. The trial court denied all parties’ post-trial motions, and entered judgment against us in the amount of $1.3 million. We appealed and oral argument on the appeal took place on February 16, 2016. On September 14, 2016, a panel of the Florida Court of Appeals reversed and entered judgment in favor of us. Plaintiff filed with the Court of Appeals a motion for rehearing and/or certification of an appeal to the Florida Supreme Court, which the Court denied on November 9, 2016. Plaintiffs subsequently requested review by the Supreme Court of Florida. Plaintiffs' motion was granted on July 11, 2017. Oral argument took place on March 6, 2018. On October 15, 2018, the Supreme Court of Florida reversed and remanded with instructions to reinstate the trial court’s judgment. We paid the judgment on December 28, 2018.  That payment is reflected in the fourth quarter 2018 indemnity amount.
On July 2, 2015, a St. Louis, Missouri state court jury in the James Poage claim entered a $1.5 million verdict for compensatory damages against us. The jury also awarded exemplary damages against us in the amount of $10 million. We filed a motion seeking to reduce the verdict to account for the verdict set-offs. That motion was denied, and judgment was entered against us in the amount of $10.8 million. We initiated an appeal. Oral argument was held on December 13, 2016. In an opinion dated May 2, 2017, a Missouri Court of Appeals panel affirmed the judgment in all respects.  The Court of Appeals denied our motion to transfer the case to the Supreme Court of Missouri. We sought leave to appeal before the Supreme Court of Missouri, which denied that request. The Supreme Court of the United States denied further review on March 26, 2018. We settled the matter.  The settlement was reflected in the second quarter 2018 indemnity amount.


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On April 22, 2016, a Phoenix, Arizona federal court jury found us responsible for a 20% share of a $9 million verdict in the George Coulbourn claim, and further awarded exemplary damages against us in the amount of $5 million.  The jury also awarded compensatory and exemplary damages against the other defendant present at trial.  The court entered judgment against us in the amount of $6.8 million. We filed post-trial motions, which were denied on September 20, 2016. We pursued an appeal to the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals which affirmed the judgment on March 29, 2018. We settled the matter.  The settlement was reflected in the second quarter 2018 indemnity amount.
Such judgment amounts were not included in our incurred costs until all available appeals are exhausted and the final payment amount is determined.
The gross settlement and defense costs incurred (before insurance recoveries and tax effects) by us for the three months ended March 31, 2020 and 2019 totaled $12.6 million and $26.5 million, respectively. In contrast to the recognition of settlement and defense costs, which reflect the current level of activity in the tort system, cash payments and receipts generally lag the tort system activity by several months or more, and may show some fluctuation from period to period. Cash payments of settlement amounts are not made until all releases and other required documentation are received by us, and reimbursements of both settlement amounts and defense costs by insurers may be uneven due to insurer payment practices, transitions from one insurance layer to the next excess layer and the payment terms of certain reimbursement agreements. Our total pre-tax payments for settlement and defense costs, net of funds received from insurers, for the three months ended March 31, 2020 and 2019 totaled $11.7 million and $9.7 million, respectively. Detailed below are the comparable amounts for the periods indicated.
 
Three Months Ended
 
Year Ended
(in millions)
March 31,
 
December 31,
 
2020
 
2019
 
2019
Settlement / indemnity costs incurred (1)
$
8.2

 
$
21.4

 
$
45.5

Defense costs incurred (1)
4.4

 
5.1

 
20.7

Total costs incurred
$
12.6

 
$
26.5

 
$
66.2

 
 
 
 
 
 
Settlement / indemnity payments
$
11.0

 
$
8.8

 
$
38.9

Defense payments
4.3

 
4.0

 
21.4

Insurance receipts
(3.6
)
 
(3.1
)
 
(18.8
)
Pre-tax cash payments
$
11.7

 
$
9.7

 
$
41.5

 
(1) Before insurance recoveries and tax effects.
The amounts shown for settlement and defense costs incurred, and cash payments, are not necessarily indicative of future period amounts, which may be higher or lower than those reported.
Cumulatively through March 31, 2020, we have resolved (by settlement or dismissal) approximately 139,000 claims. The related settlement cost incurred by us and our insurance carriers is approximately $650 million, for an average settlement cost per resolved claim of approximately $4,700. The average settlement cost per claim resolved during the years ended December 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017 was $15,800, $11,300, and $7,800, respectively. Because claims are sometimes dismissed in large groups, the average cost per resolved claim, as well as the number of open claims, can fluctuate significantly from period to period. In addition to large group dismissals, the nature of the disease and corresponding settlement amounts for each claim resolved will also drive changes from period to period in the average settlement cost per claim. Accordingly, the average cost per resolved claim is not considered in our periodic review of our estimated asbestos liability. For a discussion regarding the four most significant factors affecting the liability estimate, see “Effects on the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.”
Effects on the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
We have retained an independent actuarial firm to assist management in estimating our asbestos liability in the tort system. The actuarial consultants review information provided by us concerning claims filed, settled and dismissed, amounts paid in settlements and relevant claim information such as the nature of the asbestos-related disease asserted by the claimant, the jurisdiction where filed and the time lag from filing to disposition of the claim. The methodology used by the actuarial consultants to project future asbestos costs is based on our recent historical experience for claims filed, settled and dismissed during a base reference period. Our experience is then compared to estimates of the number of individuals likely to develop asbestos-related diseases determined based on widely used previously conducted epidemiological studies augmented with current data inputs. Those studies were undertaken in connection with national analyses of the population of workers believed to have been exposed to asbestos. Using that information, the actuarial consultants estimate the number of future claims that

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would be filed against us and estimates the aggregate settlement or indemnity costs that would be incurred to resolve both pending and future claims based upon the average settlement costs by disease during the reference period. This methodology has been accepted by numerous courts. After discussions with us, the actuarial consultants augment our liability estimate for the costs of defending asbestos claims in the tort system using a forecast from us which is based upon discussions with our defense counsel. Based on this information, the actuarial consultants compile an estimate of our asbestos liability for pending and future claims using a range of reference periods based on claim experience and covering claims expected to be filed through the indicated forecast period. The most significant factors affecting the liability estimate are (1) the number of new mesothelioma claims filed against us, (2) the average settlement costs for mesothelioma claims, (3) the percentage of mesothelioma claims dismissed against us and (4) the aggregate defense costs incurred by us. These factors are interdependent, and no one factor predominates in determining the liability estimate.
In our view, the forecast period used to provide the best estimate for asbestos claims and related liabilities and costs is a judgment based upon a number of trend factors, including the number and type of claims being filed each year; the jurisdictions where such claims are filed, and the effect of any legislation or judicial orders in such jurisdictions restricting the types of claims that can proceed to trial on the merits; and the likelihood of any comprehensive asbestos legislation at the federal level. In addition, the dynamics of asbestos litigation in the tort system have been significantly affected by the substantial number of companies that have filed for bankruptcy protection, thereby staying any asbestos claims against them until the conclusion of such proceedings, and the establishment of a number of post-bankruptcy trusts for asbestos claimants, which have been estimated to provide $36 billion for payments to current and future claimants. These trend factors have both positive and negative effects on the dynamics of asbestos litigation in the tort system and the related best estimate of our asbestos liability, and these effects do not move in a linear fashion but rather change over multi-year periods. Accordingly, management continues to monitor these trend factors over time and periodically assesses whether an alternative forecast period is appropriate.
Each quarter, the actuarial consultants compile an update based upon our experience in claims filed, settled and dismissed as well as average settlement costs by disease category (mesothelioma, lung cancer, other cancer, and non-malignant conditions including asbestosis). In addition to this claims experience, we also consider additional quantitative and qualitative factors such as the nature of the aging of pending claims, significant appellate rulings and legislative developments, and their respective effects on expected future settlement values. As part of this process, we also consider trends in the tort system such as those enumerated above. Management considers all these factors in conjunction with the liability estimate of the actuarial consultants and determines whether a change in the estimate is warranted.
Liability Estimate. In June 2016, the New York State Court of Appeals issued its opinion in Dummitt v. Crane Co., affirming a 2012 verdict for $4.9 million against us. In that opinion, the court ruled that in certain circumstances we are legally responsible for asbestos-containing materials made and sold by third parties that others attached post-sale to our equipment. This decision provided clarity regarding the nature of claims that may proceed to trial in New York and greater predictability regarding future claim activity. We also reflected the impact of the Dummitt decision on our expected settlement values. Accordingly, on December 31, 2016 we updated and extended our asbestos liability estimate through 2059, the generally accepted end point.
Following our experience in the tort system post the Dummitt decision, we entered into several, increasingly similar, group settlements with various plaintiff firms, the most recent of which was in the fourth quarter of 2019. We expect this new trend of these types of group settlements to continue, and accordingly, effective as of December 31, 2019, we updated our estimate of the asbestos liability, including revised costs of settlement or indemnity payments and defense costs relating to currently pending claims and future claims projected to be filed against us through the same expected end point of 2059. Our estimate of the asbestos liability for pending and future claims through 2059 is based on the projected future asbestos costs resulting from our experience using a range of reference periods for claims filed, settled and dismissed. Based on this estimate, we recorded an additional liability of $255 million as of December 31, 2019.
An aggregate liability of $712 million is recorded as of December 31, 2019 to cover the estimated cost of asbestos claims now pending or subsequently asserted through 2059, of which approximately 85% is attributable to settlement and defense costs for future claims projected to be filed through 2059. The liability is reduced when cash payments are made in respect of settled claims and defense costs. The liability was $696 million as of March 31, 2020. It is not possible to forecast when cash payments related to the asbestos liability will be fully expended; however, it is expected such cash payments will continue for a number of years past 2059, due to the significant proportion of future claims included in the estimated asbestos liability and the lag time between the date a claim is filed and when it is resolved. None of these estimated costs have been discounted to present value due to the inability to reliably forecast the timing of payments. The current portion of the total estimated liability at December 31, 2019 and March 31, 2020 is $65 million and represents our best estimate of total asbestos costs expected to be paid during the twelve-month period. Such amount is based upon the actuarial model together with our prior year payment experience for both settlement and defense costs.


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We have made our best estimate of the costs through 2059. Through March 31, 2020, our actual experience during the updated reference period for mesothelioma claims filed and dismissed generally approximated the assumptions in our liability estimate. In addition to this claims experience, we considered additional quantitative and qualitative factors such as the nature of the aging of pending claims, significant appellate rulings and legislative developments, and their respective effects on expected future settlement values. Based on this evaluation, we determined that no change in the estimate was warranted for the period ended March 31, 2020.
Insurance Coverage and Receivables. Prior to 2005, a significant portion of our settlement and defense costs were paid by our primary insurers. With the exhaustion of that primary coverage, we began negotiations with our excess insurers to reimburse us for a portion of our settlement and/or defense costs as incurred. To date, we have entered into agreements providing for such reimbursements, known as “coverage-in-place,” with eleven of our excess insurer groups. Under such coverage-in-place agreements, an insurer’s policies remain in force and the insurer undertakes to provide coverage for our present and future asbestos claims on specified terms and conditions that address, among other things, the share of asbestos claims costs to be paid by the insurer, payment terms, claims handling procedures and the expiration of the insurer’s obligations. Similarly, under a variant of coverage-in-place, we have entered into an agreement with a group of insurers confirming the aggregate amount of available coverage under the subject policies and setting forth a schedule for future reimbursement payments to us based on aggregate indemnity and defense payments made. In addition, with ten of our excess insurer groups, we entered into agreements settling all asbestos and other coverage obligations for an agreed sum, totaling $82.5 million in aggregate. Reimbursements from insurers for past and ongoing settlement and defense costs allocable to their policies have been made in accordance with these coverage-in-place and other agreements. All these agreements include provisions for mutual releases, indemnification of the insurer and, for coverage-in-place, claims handling procedures. With the agreements referenced above, we have concluded settlements with all but two of our solvent excess insurers with policies expected to respond to the aggregate costs included in the liability estimate. The first such insurer, which issued a single applicable policy, has been paying for many years the shares of defense and indemnity costs we have allocated to it, subject to a reservation of rights. The second insurer issued a single applicable policy in a layer of coverage that we do not anticipate reaching until many years from now, and, prior to the policy being reached, we anticipate opening a dialogue with that insurer about the execution of a suitable agreement. There are no pending legal proceedings between us and any insurer contesting our asbestos claims under our insurance policies.
In conjunction with developing the aggregate updated liability estimate referenced above, we also developed an updated estimate of probable insurance recoveries for our asbestos liabilities. In developing this estimate, we considered our coverage-in-place and other settlement agreements described above, as well as several additional factors. These additional factors include the financial viability of the insurance companies, the method by which losses will be allocated to the various insurance policies and the years covered by those policies, how settlement and defense costs will be covered by the insurance policies and interpretation of the effect on coverage of various policy terms and limits. In addition, the timing and amount of reimbursements will vary because our insurance coverage for asbestos claims involves multiple insurers, with different policy terms and certain gaps in coverage. In addition to consulting with legal counsel on these insurance matters, we retained insurance consultants to assist management in the estimation of probable insurance recoveries based upon the aggregate liability estimate described above and assuming the continued viability of all solvent insurance carriers. Based upon the analysis of policy terms and other factors noted above by our legal counsel, and incorporating risk mitigation judgments by us where policy terms or other factors were not certain, our insurance consultants compiled a model indicating how our historical insurance policies would respond to varying levels of asbestos settlement and defense costs and the allocation of such costs between such insurers and us. Using the estimated liability as of December 31, 2019 (for claims filed or expected to be filed through 2059), the insurance consultant’s model forecasted that approximately 14% of the liability would be reimbursed by our insurers. While there are overall limits on the aggregate amount of insurance available to us with respect to asbestos claims, certain limits were not reached by the total estimated liability currently recorded by us, and such overall limits did not influence our determination of the asset amount to record. We allocate to ourselves the amount of the asbestos liability (for claims filed or expected to be filed through 2059) that is in excess of available insurance coverage allocated to such years. An asset of $98 million was recorded as of December 31, 2019 representing the probable insurance reimbursement for claims expected through 2059. The asset is reduced as reimbursements and other payments from insurers are received. The asset was $94 million as of March 31, 2020.
We review the estimated reimbursement rate with our insurance consultants on a periodic basis in order to confirm overall consistency with our established reserves. The reviews encompass consideration of the performance of the insurers under coverage-in-place agreements and the effect of any additional lump-sum payments under other insurer agreements. Actual insurance reimbursements vary from period to period, and will decline over time, for the reasons cited above.
Uncertainties. Estimation of our ultimate exposure for asbestos-related claims is subject to significant uncertainties, as there are multiple variables that can affect the timing, severity and quantity of claims and the manner of their resolution. We caution that our estimated liability is based on assumptions with respect to future claims, settlement and defense costs based on past

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experience that may not prove reliable as predictors; the assumptions are interdependent and no single factor predominates in determining the liability estimate. A significant upward or downward trend in the number of claims filed, depending on the nature of the alleged injury, the jurisdiction where filed and the quality of the product identification, or a significant upward or downward trend in the costs of defending claims, could change the estimated liability, as would substantial adverse verdicts at trial that withstand appeal. A legislative solution, structured settlement transaction, or significant change in relevant case law could also change the estimated liability.
The same factors that affect developing estimates of probable settlement and defense costs for asbestos-related liabilities also affect estimates of the probable insurance reimbursements, as do a number of additional factors. These additional factors include the financial viability of the insurance companies, the method by which losses will be allocated to the various insurance policies and the years covered by those policies, how settlement and defense costs will be covered by the insurance policies and interpretation of the effect on coverage of various policy terms and limits and their interrelationships. In addition, due to the uncertainties inherent in litigation matters, no assurances can be given regarding the outcome of any litigation, if necessary, to enforce our rights under our insurance policies or settlement agreements.
Many uncertainties exist surrounding asbestos litigation, and we will continue to evaluate our estimated asbestos-related liability and corresponding estimated insurance reimbursement as well as the underlying assumptions and process used to derive these amounts. These uncertainties may result in our incurring future charges or increases to income to adjust the carrying value of recorded liabilities and assets, particularly if the number of claims and settlement and defense costs change significantly, or if there are significant developments in the trend of case law or court procedures, or if legislation or another alternative solution is implemented. Although the resolution of these claims will likely take many years, the effect on the results of operations, financial position and cash flow in any given period from a revision to these estimates could be material.

Other Contingencies
Environmental Matters

For environmental matters, we record a liability for estimated remediation costs when it is probable that we will be responsible for such costs and they can be reasonably estimated. Generally, third party specialists assist in the estimation of remediation costs. The environmental remediation liability as of March 31, 2020 is substantially related to the former manufacturing site in Goodyear, Arizona (the “Goodyear Site”) discussed below.
Goodyear Site
The Goodyear Site was operated by Unidynamics/Phoenix, Inc. (“UPI”), which became an indirect subsidiary in 1985 when we acquired UPI’s parent company, Unidynamics Corporation. UPI manufactured explosive and pyrotechnic compounds, including components for critical military programs, for the U.S. government at the Goodyear Site from 1962 to 1993, under contracts with the Department of Defense and other government agencies and certain of their prime contractors. In 1990, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) issued administrative orders requiring UPI to design and carry out certain remedial actions, which UPI has done. Groundwater extraction and treatment systems have been in operation at the Goodyear Site since 1994. On July 26, 2006, we entered into a consent decree with the EPA with respect to the Goodyear Site providing for, among other things, a work plan for further investigation and remediation activities (inclusive of a supplemental remediation investigation and feasibility study). During the third quarter of 2014, the EPA issued a Record of Decision (“ROD”) amendment permitting, among other things, additional source area remediation resulting in us recording a charge of $49.0 million, extending the accrued costs through 2022. Following the 2014 ROD amendment, we continued our remediation activities and explored an alternative strategy to accelerate remediation of the site. During the fourth quarter of 2019, we received conceptual agreement from the EPA on our alternative remediation strategy which is expected to further reduce the contaminant plume. Accordingly, we recorded a pre-tax charge of $18.9 million, net of reimbursements, to extend our forecast period through 2027 and reflect our revised workplan.  The total estimated gross liability was $44.2 million as of March 31, 2020, and as described below, a portion is reimbursable by the U.S. Government. The current portion of the total estimated liability was $10.9 million as of March 31, 2020 and represents our best estimate, in consultation with our technical advisors, of total remediation costs expected to be paid during the twelve-month period. It is not possible at this point to reasonably estimate the amount of any obligation in excess of our current accruals through the 2027 forecast period because of the aforementioned uncertainties, in particular, the continued significant changes in the Goodyear Site conditions and additional expectations of remediation activities experienced in recent years.

On July 31, 2006, we entered into a consent decree with the U.S. Department of Justice on behalf of the Department of Defense and the Department of Energy pursuant to which, among other things, the U.S. Government reimburses us for 21% of qualifying costs of investigation and remediation activities at the Goodyear Site. As of March 31, 2020, we recorded a

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receivable of $9.7 million for the expected reimbursements from the U.S. Government in respect of the aggregate liability as at that date. The receivable is reduced as reimbursements and other payments from the U.S. Government are received.
Other Environmental Matters
We have been identified as a potentially responsible party (“PRP”) with respect to environmental contamination at the Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge Superfund Site (the “Crab Orchard Site”). The Crab Orchard Site is located near Marion, Illinois, and consists of approximately 55,000 acres. Beginning in 1941, the United States used the Crab Orchard Site for the production of ordnance and other related products for use in World War II. In 1947, about half of the Crab Orchard Site was leased to a variety of industrial tenants whose activities (which continue to this day) included manufacturing ordnance and explosives. A predecessor of us formerly leased portions of the Crab Orchard Site and conducted manufacturing operations at the Crab Orchard Site from 1952 until 1964. General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems, Inc. (“GD-OTS”) is in the process of conducting a remedial investigation and feasibility study for a portion of the Crab Orchard Site (referred to as the “AUS-OU”), which includes an area where we maintained operations, pursuant to an Administrative Order on Consent. A remedial investigation report was approved in February 2015, and work on the feasibility study is underway. It is unclear when the final feasibility study will be completed, or when a final Record of Decision may be issued.
GD-OTS has asked us to participate in a voluntary, multi-party mediation exercise with respect to response costs it has incurred or will incur with respect to the AUS-OU. We and other PRPs executed a non-binding mediation agreement on March 16, 2015, and the U.S. government executed the mediation agreement on August 6, 2015. The first phase of the mediation, involving certain former munitions or ordnance storage areas, began in November 2017, but did not result in a multi-party settlement agreement. Subsequently, we entered into discussions directly with GD-OTS and reached an agreement-in-principle with GD-OTS to contribute toward GD-OTS’s past RI-FS costs associated with the first-phase areas for a non-material amount. We have also agreed to pay a modest percentage of future RI-FS costs and the United States’ claimed past response costs relative to the first-phase areas, a sum that we expect in the aggregate to be immaterial. We understand that GD-OTS has also reached an agreement-in-principle with the U.S. Government and certain other PRPs related to the first-phase areas of concern, and that GD-OTS is negotiating with other PRPs. Negotiations are underway with respect to resolution of the remaining areas of the site, including those portions of the Crab Orchard Site where our predecessor conducted manufacturing and research activities. We at present cannot predict whether these further negotiations will result in an agreement, or when any determination of the ultimate allocable shares of the various PRPs, including the U.S. Government, is likely to be completed. It is not possible at this time to reasonably estimate the total amount of any obligation for remediation of the Crab Orchard Site as a whole because the allocation among PRPs, selection of remediation alternatives, and concurrence of regulatory authorities have not yet advanced to the stage where a reasonable estimate can be made. We notified our insurers of this potential liability and have obtained defense and indemnity coverage, subject to reservations of rights, under certain of our insurance policies.

Other Proceedings
We regularly review the status of lawsuits, claims and proceedings that have been or may be asserted against us relating to the conduct of our business, including those pertaining to product liability, patent infringement, commercial, employment, employee benefits, environmental and stockholder matters. We record a provision for a liability for such matters when it is considered probable that a liability has been incurred and the amount of the loss can be reasonably estimated. These provisions, if any, are reviewed quarterly and adjusted as additional information becomes available. If either or both of the criteria are not met, we assess whether there is at least a reasonable possibility that a loss, or additional losses, may have been incurred. If there is a reasonable possibility that a loss or additional loss may have been incurred for such matters, we disclose the estimate of the amount of loss or range of loss, disclose that the amount is immaterial, or disclose that an estimate of loss cannot be made, as applicable. We believe that as of March 31, 2020, there was no reasonable possibility that a material loss, or any additional material losses, may have been incurred for such matters, and that adequate provision has been made in our financial statements for the potential impact of all such matters.

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Note 12 - Financing
Our debt consisted of the following:
(in millions)
 
March 31,
2020
 
December 31,
2019
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial paper
 
$
333.5

 
$
149.4

Revolving credit agreement borrowings
 
45.2

 

Total short-term borrowings
 
$
378.7

 
$
149.4

 
 
 
 
 
4.45% notes due December 2023
 
$
298.9

 
$
298.9

6.55% notes due November 2036
 
198.3

 
198.3

4.20% notes due March 2048
 
346.1

 
346.1

Other deferred financing costs associated with credit facilities
 
(1.1
)
 
(1.3
)
Total long-term debt
 
$
842.2

 
$
842.0

Debt discounts and debt issuance costs totaled $6.7 as of each of March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019, and have been netted against the aggregate principal amounts of the related debt in the components of the debt table above. 


As of March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019, there were $333.5 million and $149.4 million, respectively, of outstanding borrowings under the commercial paper program. We issued $100 million and $150 million of commercial paper to fund the acquisitions of I&S and Cummins-Allison, respectively. See discussion in Note 2, “Acquisitions” for further details. Amounts available under the commercial paper program may be borrowed, repaid and re-borrowed from time to time, with the aggregate principal amount of the notes outstanding under the commercial paper program at any time not to exceed $550 million.
We also have a revolving credit agreement permitting borrowings of up to $550 million which expires in December 2022. The undrawn portion of this revolving credit agreement is also available to serve as a backstop facility for the issuance of commercial paper. As of March 31, 2020, there was $45.2 million outstanding related to borrowings of $67 million used to fund the I&S acquisition in January 2020. See discussion in Note 2, “Acquisitions” for further details. As of December 31, 2019, there were no outstanding borrowings.
Note 13 - Fair Value Measurements
Accounting standards define fair value as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. Fair value measurements are to be considered from the perspective of a market participant that holds the asset or owes the liability. The standards also establish a fair value hierarchy which requires an entity to maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs when measuring fair value.
The standards describe three levels of inputs that may be used to measure fair value:
Level 1: Quoted prices in active markets for identical or similar assets and liabilities.
Level 2: Quoted prices for identical or similar assets and liabilities in markets that are not active or observable inputs other than quoted prices in active markets for identical or similar assets and liabilities. Level 2 assets and liabilities include over-the-counter derivatives, principally forward foreign exchange contracts, whose value is determined using pricing models with inputs that are generally based on published foreign exchange rates and exchange traded prices, adjusted for other specific inputs that are primarily observable in the market or can be derived principally from or corroborated by observable market data.
Level 3: Unobservable inputs that are supported by little or no market activity and that are significant to the fair value of the assets or liabilities.
Valuation Technique
The carrying value of our financial assets and liabilities, including cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable and accounts payable approximate fair value, without being discounted, due to the short periods during which these amounts are outstanding.

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We are exposed to certain risks related to our ongoing business operations, including market risks related to fluctuation in currency exchange. We use foreign exchange contracts to manage the risk of certain cross-currency business relationships to minimize the impact of currency exchange fluctuations on our earnings and cash flows. We do not hold or issue derivative financial instruments for trading or speculative purposes. Foreign exchange contracts not designated as hedging instruments had a notional value of $41.5 million and $56.6 million as of March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively. Our derivative assets and liabilities include foreign exchange contract derivatives that are measured at fair value using internal models based on observable market inputs such as forward rates and interest rates. Based on these inputs, the derivatives are classified within Level 2 of the valuation hierarchy. Such derivative receivable amounts are recorded within “Other current assets” on our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets and were $1.7 million and $0.1 million as of March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively. Such derivative liability amounts are recorded within “Accrued liabilities” on our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets and were $0.1 million and less than $0.1 million as of March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively.
The available-for-sale securities, which are included in “Other assets” on our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets, consist of two rabbi trusts that hold marketable securities for the benefit of participants in the SERP. Available-for-sale securities are measured at fair value using quoted market prices in an active market, and are therefore classified within Level 1 of the valuation hierarchy. The fair value of available-for-sale securities was $1.2 million and $1.4 million as of March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively.
Long-term debt rates currently available to us for debt with similar terms and remaining maturities are used to estimate the fair value for debt issues that are not quoted on an exchange. The estimated fair value of total debt is measured using Level 2 inputs was $914.7 million and $922.3 million as of March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively.
Note 14 - Restructuring
In the first quarter of 2020, we recorded a net restructuring gain of $1.2 million, primarily related to the 2017 repositioning actions described below.
2019 Repositioning
In the fourth quarter of 2019, we initiated actions to consolidate two manufacturing operations within our Fluid Handling segment. These actions include workforce reductions of approximately 180 employees, or less than 1% of our global workforce. Restructuring charges included $9.9 million of severance costs related to such actions, all of which are cash costs. During the three months ended March 31, 2020, there were no additional expenses recorded or payments made. We expect to incur additional restructuring and related charges of $4.8 million in 2020 and $4.2 million in 2021 to complete these actions.
Acquisition-Related Restructuring
In 2018, we initiated actions within our Payment & Merchandising Technologies segment related to the closure of Crane Currency’s printing operations in Sweden, which have been transitioned to a new print facility in Malta. These actions include workforce reductions of approximately 170 employees, or less than 2% of our global workforce.
Restructuring charges included severance and other costs related to such actions, all of which are cash costs. Cumulatively, through December 31, 2019, we incurred $6.9 million related to this program, of which $3.3 million were severance costs and $3.6 million were other costs. In 2019, we also recorded $0.6 million of additional costs associated with facility move costs. There is no remaining liability associated with these actions as of December 31, 2019, and we do not expect to incur additional restructuring charges related to these actions.
2017 Repositioning
During the fourth quarter of 2017, we initiated broad-based repositioning actions designed to improve profitability. These actions include headcount reductions of approximately 300 employees, or about 3% of our global workforce, and select facility consolidations in North America and Europe.

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Restructuring charges included severance and other costs related to the consolidation of certain manufacturing operations, all of which are cash costs. The following table summarizes the restructuring charges by business segment in 2020 and cumulatively through March 31, 2020:
 
Severance
 
Other
 
Total
(in millions)
2020
 
Cumulative
 
2020
 
Cumulative
 
2020
 
Cumulative
Fluid Handling
$

 
$
17.3

 
$

 
$

 
$

 
$
17.3

Payment & Merchandising Technologies

 
12.6

 
(1.5
)
 
0.7

 
(1.5
)
 
13.3

Aerospace & Electronics

 
1.3

 

 
(1.4
)
 

 
(0.1
)
 
$

 
$
31.2

 
$
(1.5
)
 
$
(0.7
)
 
$
(1.5
)
 
$
30.5

Related to the repositioning actions, we recorded a pre-tax gain in the first quarter of 2020 of $1.5 million related to the sale of a facility in the Payment & Merchandising Technologies segment. We also recorded $1.3 million and $2.1 million of additional costs associated with facility consolidations in the three months ended March 31, 2020 and 2019, respectively, related to the 2017 repositioning actions. To complete these actions, we expect to incur an additional $0.9 million of facility consolidation related charges in 2020 in our Fluid Handling segment.
The following table summarizes the accrual balances related to these restructuring charges:
(in millions)
 
Balance at
December 31, 2019
 
Expense
(Gain) *
 
Utilization
 
Balance at
March 31, 2020
Fluid Handling
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Severance
 
$
10.3

 
$

 
$
(1.1
)
 
$
9.2

Other
 

 

 

 

Total Fluid Handling
 
$
10.3

 
$

 
$
(1.1
)
 
$
9.2

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Payment & Merchandising Technologies
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Severance
 
$
1.6

 
$

 
$

 
$
1.6

Other
 

 
(1.5
)
 
1.5

 

Total Payment & Merchandising Technologies
 
$
1.6

 
$
(1.5
)
 
$
1.5

 
$
1.6

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Aerospace & Electronics
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Severance
 
$
0.6

 
$

 
$
(0.1
)
 
$
0.5

Other
 
0.2

 

 
(0.2
)
 

Total Aerospace & Electronics
 
$
0.8

 
$

 
$
(0.3
)
 
$
0.5

Total Restructuring
 
$
12.7

 
$
(1.5
)
 
$
0.1

 
$
11.3

* Reflected in the Consolidated Statements of Operations as “Restructuring (gain) charges, net”


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Note 15 - Subsequent Event

On April 16, 2020, we entered into a new senior unsecured 364-day credit facility (the “364-Day Credit Agreement”). We borrowed term loans denominated in dollars (the “Dollar Term Loans”) in an aggregate principal amount equal to $300 million, and term loans denominated in euros (the “Euro Term Loans”) in an aggregate principal amount equal to €40 million under the 364-Day Credit Agreement. Interest on the Dollar Term Loans accrues at a rate per annum equal to (a) a base rate (determined in a customary manner), plus a margin dependent upon ratings of our senior unsecured long-term debt (the “Index Debt Rating”) or (2) an adjusted LIBO rate (determined in a customary manner) for an interest period to be selected by us, plus a margin dependent upon the Index Debt Rating. Interest on the Euro Term Loans accrues at an adjusted LIBO rate (determined in a customary manner) for an interest period to be selected by us, plus a margin. The 364-Day Credit Agreement contains customary affirmative and negative covenants and customary events of default and acceleration for credit facilities of this type.




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Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q contains information about Crane Co., some of which includes “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements are statements other than historical information or statements about our current condition. You can identify forward-looking statements by the use of terms such as “believes,” “contemplates,” “expects,” “may,” “could,” “should,” “would,” or “anticipates,” other similar phrases, or the negatives of these terms.
Reference herein to “Crane,” “the Company,” “we,” “us” and “our” refer to Crane Co. and its subsidiaries unless the context specifically states or implies otherwise. References to “core business” or “core sales” in this report include sales from acquired businesses starting from and after the first anniversary of the acquisition, but exclude currency effects. Amounts in the following discussion are presented in millions, except employee, share and per share data, or unless otherwise stated.
We have based the forward-looking statements relating to our operations on our current expectations, estimates and projections about us and the markets we serve. We caution you that these statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties. In addition, we have based many of these forward-looking statements on assumptions about future events that may prove to be inaccurate. There are a number of other factors that could cause actual results or outcomes to differ materially from those addressed in the forward-looking statements. Such factors include, among others: uncertainties regarding the extent and duration of the impact of COVID-19 on many aspects of our business, as detailed in Part II, Item 1A of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q; changes in economic, financial and end-market conditions in the markets in which we operate; fluctuations in raw material prices; the financial condition of our customers and suppliers; economic, social and political instability, currency fluctuation and other risks of doing business outside of the United States; competitive pressures, including the need for technology improvement, successful new product development and introduction and any inability to pass increased costs of raw materials to customers; our ability to value and successfully integrate acquisitions and to realize synergies and opportunities for growth and innovation, and to attract and retain highly qualified personnel and key management; a reduction in congressional appropriations that affect defense spending and our ability to predict the timing and award of substantial contracts in our banknote business; adverse effects on our business and results of operations, as a whole, as a result of increases in asbestos claims or the cost of defending and settling such claims; adverse effects as a result of environmental remediation activities, costs, liabilities and related claims; investment performance of our pension plan assets and fluctuations in interest rates, which may affect the amount and timing of future pension plan contributions; and other risks noted in reports that we file with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2019, which is incorporated by reference herein.


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OUTLOOK
In March 2020, the World Health Organization categorized the novel coronavirus (“COVID-19”) as a pandemic, and it
continues to spread throughout the United States and other countries across the world. The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted, and is likely to continue to result, in significant economic disruption and has and will likely adversely affect our business. Significant uncertainty exists concerning the magnitude of the impact and duration of the COVID-19 pandemic. While all our facilities are operating as essential businesses, some of our facilities have reduced operating levels and shifts, and further reductions may occur as the impacts from COVID-19 and related responses continue to develop.
Factors deriving from the COVID-19 response that have or may negatively impact sales and operating profit in the future include, but are not limited to: limitations on the ability of our suppliers to manufacture, or procure from manufacturers, the products we sell, or to meet delivery requirements and commitments; limitations on the ability of our employees to perform their work due to illness caused by the pandemic or local, state, or federal orders requiring employees to remain at home; limitations on the ability of carriers to deliver our products to customers; limitations on the ability of our customers to conduct their business and purchase our products and services; and limitations on the ability of our customers to pay us on a timely basis.
Given the dynamic nature of these circumstances, while we expect a significant unfavorable impact, the full extent of the COVID-19 pandemic on our ongoing business, results of operations and overall financial performance is very difficult to forecast at this time. For 2020, we now expect sales to decline significantly driven by the economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, partially offset by benefits from the I&S and Cummins-Allison acquisitions. At this time, we expect sales to be $2.8 billion to $3.0 billion, reflecting a core sales decline of 17% to 22%. While operating profit in 2020 will benefit from the absence of the 2019 asbestos and environmental provisions which totaled $247.9 million, as well as benefits from incremental cost reduction actions of approximately $100 million, it will be substantially offset by the impact from lower sales volumes related to COVID-19.
Fluid Handling
In 2020, we expect Fluid Handling sales to decline significantly compared to 2019, driven by lower demand and supply chain disruptions related to COVID-19, which will only be partially offset by benefits from the I&S acquisition. These factors will result in lower sales at Process Valves and Related Products, Commercial Valves, and at Pumps and Systems.
For the segment, we expect a corresponding decline in operating profit and operating margin compared to 2019, with the impact from lower sales volumes more than offsetting productivity, cost reduction actions and restructuring and related savings, net.
Payment & Merchandising Technologies
In 2020, we expect Payment & Merchandising Technologies sales to be almost flat compared to 2019, driven by benefits from the Cummins-Allison acquisition almost offset by lower demand and supply chain disruptions related to the COVID-19 pandemic.
In 2020, we expect both Crane Payment Innovations and Crane Merchandising Systems core sales will decline significantly compared to 2019 due to COVID-19 related factors. At Crane Currency, we expect core sales to increase compared to 2019 driven primarily by growth in sales to international customers, partially offset by lower sales to the U.S. Government.
We expect the segment’s operating profit to decline compared to 2019, driven by lower sales volume and acquisition-related charges, partially offset by productivity, cost reduction actions and restructuring and related savings, net.
Aerospace & Electronics
In 2020, we expect Aerospace & Electronics sales to decline significantly compared to 2019. We expect declines from our commercial OEM customers in response to COVID-19 related factors, as well as the temporary impact of Boeing halting production of the 737 MAX for a portion of 2020. We also expect a significant decline in our commercial aftermarket business driven by substantially reduced airline flight schedules related to COVID-19. We expect growth in our defense OEM and aftermarket businesses driven by continued government investment in military applications. We expect a corresponding decline in segment operating profit and operating margin compared to 2019 driven by the impact of the lower volumes, partially offset by productivity and cost reduction actions.
Engineered Materials
In 2020, we expect Engineered Materials sales to decline significantly compared to 2019, driven by lower recreational vehicle industry build rates resulting from COVID-19 related factors; as a result, inclusive of cost reduction actions, segment operating profit and operating margin will decline compared to 2019.



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Results from Operations – Three Month Periods Ended March 31
The following information should be read in conjunction with our condensed consolidated financial statements and related notes. All comparisons below refer to the first three months of 2020 versus the first three months of 2019, unless otherwise specified.
 
First Quarter
 
Change
(dollars in millions)
2020
 
2019
 
$
 
%
Net sales
$
797.9

 
$
831.7

 
$
(33.8
)
 
(4.1
)%
Operating profit
88.6

 
113.7

 
(25.1
)
 
(22.1
)%
Acquisition-related and integration charges *
5.2

 
1.1

 
4.1

 
372.7
 %
Restructuring and related charges, net *
0.1

 
5.0

 
(4.9
)
 
(98.0
)%
Operating margin
11.1
%
 
13.7
%
 


 


Other income (expense):
 
 
 
 

 

Interest income
0.4

 
0.6

 
(0.2
)
 
(33.3
)%
Interest expense
(12.5
)
 
(11.9
)
 
(0.6
)
 
(5.0
)%
Miscellaneous income, net
3.8

 
2.0

 
1.8

 
90.0
 %
 
(8.3
)
 
(9.3
)
 
1.0

 
10.8
 %
Income before income taxes
80.3

 
104.4

 
(24.1
)
 
(23.1
)%
Provision for income taxes
17.5

 
21.9

 
(4.4
)
 
(20.1
)%
Net income before allocation to noncontrolling interests
62.8

 
82.5

 
(19.7
)
 
(23.9
)%
Less: Noncontrolling interest in subsidiaries’ earnings

 
0.1

 
(0.1
)
 
NM

Net income attributable to common shareholders
$
62.8

 
$
82.4

 
$
(19.6
)
 
(23.8
)%
* Acquisition-related and integration charges and restructuring and related charges, net are included in operating profit and operating margin.
Sales decreased by $33.8 million, or 4.1%, to $797.9 million in 2020. Net sales related to operations outside the United States were 35.9% and 35.0% of total net sales for the three months ended March 31, 2020 and 2019, respectively. The year-over-year change in sales included:
a decrease in core sales of $80.3 million, or 9.7%, partially due to lower demand and supply chain disruptions related to COVID-19, combined with the expected decline in Crane Currency sales to the U.S. Government;
unfavorable foreign currency translation of $7.1 million, or 0.8%; and
an increase in sales related to a benefit from acquisitions of $53.6 million, or 6.4%.
Operating profit decreased by $25.1 million, or 22.1%, to $88.6 million in 2020. The decrease in operating profit reflected the lower operating profit in each of our segments, partially offset by lower Corporate costs. Operating profit in the first quarter of 2020 included 1) acquisition-related and integration charges of $5.2 million and 2) restructuring and related charges, net of $0.1 million. Operating profit in the first quarter of 2019 included 1) acquisition-related and integration charges of $1.1 million in connection with the acquisition of Crane Currency and 2) restructuring and related charges of $5.0 million.
Our effective tax rate is affected by a number of items, both recurring and discrete, including the amount of income we earn in different jurisdictions and their respective statutory tax rates, acquisitions and dispositions, changes in the valuation of our deferred tax assets and liabilities, changes in tax laws, regulations and accounting principles, the continued availability of statutory tax credits and deductions, the continued reinvestment of our overseas earnings, and examinations initiated by tax authorities around the world.
Our tax rate for the three months ended March 31, 2020 is higher than the prior year’s comparable periods primarily due to lower share-based compensation benefits, partially offset by a higher statutory U.S. deduction related to our non-U.S. subsidiaries’ income.
Our tax rate for the three months ended March 31, 2020 is higher than the statutory U.S. federal tax rate of 21% primarily due to earnings in jurisdictions with statutory tax rates higher than the U.S. and U.S. state taxes, partially offset by excess share-based compensation benefits and the statutory U.S. deduction related to our non-U.S. subsidiaries’ income.



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Comprehensive Income
 
Three Months Ended
 
March 31,
(in millions)
2020
 
2019
Net income before allocation to noncontrolling interests
$
62.8

 
$
82.5

Components of other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax
 
 

Currency translation adjustment
(45.2
)
 
(0.8
)
Changes in pension and postretirement plan assets and benefit obligation, net of tax
3.6

 
2.9

Other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax
(41.6
)
 
2.1

Comprehensive income before allocation to noncontrolling interests
21.2

 
84.6

Less: Noncontrolling interests in comprehensive income
(0.3
)
 
(0.6
)
Comprehensive income attributable to common shareholders
$
21.5

 
$
85.2

For the three months ended March 31, 2020, comprehensive income before allocations to noncontrolling interests was $21.2 million compared to $84.6 million in the same period of 2019. The $63.4 million decrease was primarily driven by a $44.4 million unfavorable impact of foreign currency translation adjustments year-over-year including fluctuations in the British pound, Canadian dollar, euro and Japanese yen and a lower net income before allocation to noncontrolling interests of $19.7 million.
.




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Segment Results of Operations - Three Month Periods Ended March 31
 
Fluid Handling
 
First Quarter
 
Change
(dollars in millions)
2020
 
2019
 
$
 
%
Net sales by product line:
 
 
 
 


 


Process Valves and Related Products
$
157.2

 
$
168.0

 
$
(10.8
)
 
(6.4
)%
Commercial Valves
75.9

 
80.8

 
(4.9
)
 
(6.1
)%
Pumps and Systems
23.6

 
24.9

 
(1.3
)
 
(5.2
)%
Total net sales
$
256.7

 
$
273.7

 
$
(17.0
)
 
(6.2
)%
Operating profit
$
28.0

 
$
34.1

 
$
(6.1
)
 
(17.9
)%
Acquisition-related and integration charges
$
2.0

 
$

 
$
2.0

 
NM

Restructuring and related charges *
$
1.3

 
$
2.1

 
$
(0.8
)
 
(38.1
)%
Operating margin
10.9
%
 
12.5
%
 
 
 
 
* Restructuring and related charges are included in operating profit and operating margin.
Fluid Handling sales decreased by $17.0 million, or 6.2%, to $256.7 million, driven by lower core sales of $23.4 million, or 8.5%, and unfavorable foreign currency translation of $3.0 million, or 1.1%, partially offset by a benefit from acquisitions of $9.4 million, or 3.4%.

Sales of Process Valves and Related Products decreased by $10.8 million, or 6.4%, to $157.2 million in 2020. The decrease reflected lower core sales of $18.1 million, or 10.8%, and unfavorable foreign currency translation of $2.1 million, or 1.2%, primarily due to the euro weakening against the U.S. dollar, partially offset by a benefit from the acquisition of I&S of $9.4 million, or 5.6%. The core sales decline reflected a broad-based decline in demand related largely to impacts from COVID-19, including sharply lower oil and gas prices, as well as the impact of supply chain disruptions related to COVID-19.
Sales of Commercial Valves decreased by $4.9 million, or 6.1%, to $75.9 million in 2020, primarily driven by a core sales decrease of $4.0 million, or 5.0%, and unfavorable foreign currency translation of $0.9 million, or 1.1%, as the British pound and Canadian dollar weakened against the U.S. dollar. The core sales decrease primarily reflected lower sales to United Kingdom non-residential construction markets, partially offset by higher sales to the Canadian non-residential construction markets.
Sales of Pumps and Systems decreased by $1.3 million, or 5.2%, to $23.6 million in 2020. The decrease primarily reflected lower sales to military customers.
Fluid Handling operating profit decreased by $6.1 million, or 17.9%, to $28.0 million in 2020. The decrease primarily reflected lower volumes and higher acquisition-related and integration charges related to the January 2020 acquisition of I&S, partially offset by productivity and repositioning benefits.


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Payment & Merchandising Technologies
 
First Quarter
 
Change
(dollars in millions)
2020
 
2019
 
$
 
%
Net sales by product line:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Payment Acceptance and Dispensing Products
$
166.7

 
$
158.8

 
$
7.9

 
5.0
 %
Banknotes and Security Products
94.2

 
98.6

 
(4.4
)
 
(4.5
)%
     Merchandising Equipment
36.5

 
46.4

 
(9.9
)
 
(21.3
)%
Total net sales
$
297.4

 
$
303.8

 
$
(6.4
)
 
(2.1
)%
Operating profit
$
26.4

 
$
43.2

 
$
(16.8
)
 
(38.9
)%
Acquisition-related and integration charges *
$
3.1

 
$
1.1

 
$
2.0

 
181.8
 %
Restructuring and related (gain) charges, net *
$
(1.2
)
 
$
2.6

 
$
(3.8
)
 
(146.2
)%
Operating margin
8.9
%
 
14.2
%
 
 
 
 
* Acquisition-related and integration charges and restructuring and related (gain) charges, net are included in operating profit and operating margin.
Payment & Merchandising Technologies sales decreased $6.4 million, or 2.1%, to $297.4 million in 2020, reflecting lower core sales of $46.5 million, or 15.3%, and unfavorable foreign currency translation of $4.1 million, or 1.3%, partially offset by a benefit from acquisitions, of $44.2 million, or 14.5%.
Sales of Payment Acceptance and Dispensing Products increased $7.9 million, or 5.0%, to $166.7 million in 2020. The increase reflected the benefit of the December 2019 acquisition of Cummins-Allison of $44.2 million, or 27.8%, partially offset by lower core sales of $35.4 million, or 22.2%, and unfavorable foreign currency translation of $0.9 million, or 0.6%, as the British pound weakened against the U.S. dollar. The core sales decrease reflected lower sales to all vertical markets driven largely by COVID-19 related demand impacts and supply chain disruptions.
Sales of Banknotes and Security Products decreased $4.4 million, or 4.5%, to $94.2 million. The decrease reflected unfavorable foreign currency translation of $3.1 million, or 3.2%, as the euro weakened against the U.S. dollar and lower core sales of $1.3 million, or 1.3%. The core sales decline primarily reflected lower sales to the U.S. Government, largely offset by higher sales to international customers.
Sales of Merchandising Equipment decreased $9.9 million, or 21.3%, to $36.5 million in 2020, reflecting lower sales largely related to demand impacts of COVID-19.
Payment & Merchandising Technologies operating profit decreased by $16.8 million, or 38.9%, to $26.4 million in 2020. The decrease was driven primarily by lower volumes, along with unfavorable mix and higher acquisition-related and integration charges related to the acquisition of Cummins-Allison, partially offset by strong productivity and repositioning benefits.




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Aerospace & Electronics
 
First Quarter
 
Change
(dollars in millions)
2020
 
2019
 
$
 
%
Net sales by product line:
 
 
 
 


 


Commercial Original Equipment
$
80.6

 
$
90.3

 
$
(9.7
)
 
(10.7
)%
Military Original Equipment
60.4

 
51.5

 
8.9

 
17.3
 %
Commercial Aftermarket
33.9

 
38.2

 
(4.3
)
 
(11.3
)%
Military Aftermarket
18.0

 
14.6

 
3.4

 
23.3
 %
Total net sales
$
192.9

 
$
194.6

 
$
(1.7
)
 
(0.9
)%
Operating profit
$
43.8

 
$
44.8

 
$
(1.0
)
 
(2.2
)%
Restructuring and related charges*
$

 
$
0.3

 
$
(0.3
)
 
NM

Operating margin
22.7
%

23.0
%
 
 
 
 
* Restructuring and related charges are included in operating profit and operating margin.
Aerospace & Electronics sales decreased $1.7 million, or 0.9%, to $192.9 million in 2020.
Sales of Commercial Original Equipment decreased by $9.7 million, or 10.7%, to $80.6 million in 2020, primarily reflecting the impact of Boeing’s 737 MAX production pause.
Sales of Military Original Equipment increased by $8.9 million, or 17.3%, to $60.4 million in 2020, primarily reflecting higher sales of power products.
Sales of Commercial Aftermarket products decreased by $4.3 million, or 11.3%, to $33.9 million in 2020, reflecting lower sales of commercial spares as airlines reduced flight schedules in response to COVID-19.
Sales of Military Aftermarket increased by $3.4 million, or 23.3%, to $18.0 million in 2020, primarily reflecting higher modernization & upgrade sales.
Aerospace & Electronics operating profit decreased by $1.0 million, or 2.2%, to $43.8 million in 2020, primarily as a result of lower volumes, partially offset by productivity.
Engineered Materials 
 
First Quarter
 
Change
(dollars in millions)
2020
 
2019
 
$
 
%
Net sales by product line:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
FRP- Recreational Vehicles
$
18.8

 
$
26.6

 
$
(7.8
)
 
(29.3
)%
FRP- Building Products
24.9

 
23.6

 
1.3

 
5.5
 %
FRP- Transportation
7.2

 
9.4

 
(2.2
)
 
(23.4
)%
Total net sales
$
50.9

 
$
59.6

 
$
(8.7
)
 
(14.6
)%
Operating profit
$
6.9

 
$
9.4

 
$
(2.5
)
 
(26.6
)%
Operating margin
13.6
%
 
15.8
%
 
 
 
 
Engineered Materials sales decreased by $8.7 million, or 14.6%, to $50.9 million in 2020 primarily resulting from lower sales to recreational vehicle and transportation customers and to a lesser extent, COVID-19 related factors, partially offset by higher sales of building products. Engineered Materials operating profit decreased by $2.5 million, or 26.6%, to $6.9 million in 2020, primarily reflecting lower sales volume.


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Liquidity and Capital Resources
 
 
Three Months Ended
 
 
March 31,
(in millions)
 
2020
 
2019
Net cash provided by (used for):
 
 
 
 
Operating activities
 
$
(35.5
)
 
$
(100.4
)
Investing activities
 
(177.4
)
 
(20.0
)
Financing activities
 
134.3

 
33.3

Effect of foreign currency exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents
 
(12.5
)
 
0.5

Decrease in cash and cash equivalents
 
$
(91.1
)
 
$
(86.6
)

Our operating philosophy is to deploy cash provided from operating activities, when appropriate, to provide value to shareholders by reinvesting in existing businesses, by making acquisitions that will strengthen and complement our portfolio, by divesting businesses that are no longer strategic and by paying dividends and/or repurchasing shares.
On April 16, 2020, to enhance financial flexibility and maintain maximum liquidity in response to the uncertainty in the global markets resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic, we entered into a new senior unsecured 364-day credit facility (the “364-Day Credit Agreement”). We borrowed term loans denominated in dollars in an aggregate principal amount equal to $300 million, and term loans denominated in euros in an aggregate principal amount equal to €40 million under the 364-Day Credit Agreement. Our current cash balance, together with cash we expect to generate from future operations (inclusive of actions we are taking to reduce costs and spending across our organization, in response to the COVID-19 pandemic) along with our commercial paper program or borrowings available under our revolving credit facility and 364-Day Credit Agreement, is expected to be sufficient to finance our short- and long-term capital requirements, as well as to fund payments associated with our asbestos and environmental liabilities and expected pension contributions. In addition, we believe our investment grade credit ratings afford us adequate access to public and private debt markets.
Operating Activities
Cash used for operating activities was $35.5 million in the first three months of 2020, compared to $100.4 million during the same period last year.  The decrease in cash used for operating activities was primarily driven by lower working capital requirements due to lower sales. Net asbestos-related payments in the first three months of 2020 and 2019 were $11.7 million and $9.7 million, respectively. In 2020, we expect to make payments related to asbestos settlement and defense costs, net of related insurance recoveries, of approximately $50 million. We have chosen to defer contributions of $18.2 million until January 1, 2021 as permitted by the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, which was signed into law on March 27, 2020.
Investing Activities
Cash flows relating to investing activities consist primarily of cash used for acquisitions and capital expenditures. Cash used for investing activities was $177.4 million in the first three months of 2020, compared to $20.0 million in the comparable period of 2019. The increase in cash used for investing activities was driven by cash paid for the acquisition of I&S of $172.0 million, partially offset by lower capital expenditures compared to the same period last year. Capital expenditures are made primarily for increasing capacity, replacing equipment, supporting new product development and improving information systems. As it relates to COVID-19, we expect to defer certain capital expenditures and now expect to reduce the amount by $30 million to $45 million in 2020 from the previously disclosed amount of approximately $75 million.
Financing Activities
Financing cash flows consist primarily of dividend payments to shareholders, share repurchases, repayments of indebtedness, proceeds from the issuance of long-term debt and commercial paper and proceeds from the issuance of common stock. Cash provided by financing activities was $134.3 million during the first three months of 2020, compared to $33.3 million in the comparable period of 2019. The increase in cash provided by financing activities was driven by proceeds received from the issuance of commercial paper and borrowings under our revolving credit facility, partially offset by $70.0 million of cash used for the repurchase of shares in the first quarter of 2020.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements
Information regarding new accounting pronouncements is included in Note 1 to our Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

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Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

There have been no material changes in the information called for by this item since the disclosure in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019.

Item 4. Controls and Procedures
Disclosure Controls and Procedures. The Company’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have evaluated the effectiveness of the design and operation of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures as of the end of the period covered by this quarterly report. The Company’s disclosure controls and procedures are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by the Company in the reports that are filed or submitted under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 is recorded, processed, summarized, and reported within the time periods specified in the Securities and Exchange Commission’s rules and forms and that the information is accumulated and communicated to the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure. Based on this evaluation, the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have concluded that these controls are effective as of the end of the period covered by this quarterly report.
Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting. During the fiscal quarter ended March 31, 2020, there have been no changes in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting, identified in connection with our evaluation thereof, that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, its internal control over financial reporting.



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Part II: Other Information

Item 1. Legal Proceedings
Discussion of legal matters is incorporated by reference from Part 1, Item 1, Note 11, “Commitments and Contingencies”, of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, and should be considered an integral part of Part II, Item 1, “Legal Proceedings.”

Item 1A. Risk Factors

The following represents a material change in our risk factors from those disclosed in Part I, Item 1A of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2019.

Our financial condition and results of operations are expected to be adversely affected by the recent coronavirus pandemic.

The novel strain of the coronavirus (“COVID-19”) pandemic is expected to have an adverse impact on our operations and financial performance, as well as on the operations and financial performance of many of the customers and suppliers in industries that we serve. We are unable to predict the extent to which the pandemic and related impacts will have on our business operations, financial performance, results of operations, and financial position.

We believe our operations and financial performance will be negatively impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic which is expected to cause a global slowdown of economic activity (including a decrease in demand for a broad variety of goods and services), disruptions in global supply chains and significant volatility and disruption of financial markets. Because the severity, magnitude and duration of the COVID-19 pandemic and its economic consequences are uncertain, rapidly changing and difficult to predict, we are unable to predict the extent of the pandemic’s impact on our operations and financial performance. Further, the ultimate impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on our operations and financial performance depends on many factors that are not within our control, including, but not limited, to: governmental, business and individuals’ actions that have been and continue to be taken in response to the pandemic (including shutdown orders, border closings, restrictions on travel and transport and workforce pressures); the impact of the pandemic and actions taken in response on global and regional economies, travel, and economic activity; general economic uncertainty in key global markets and financial market volatility; global economic conditions and levels of economic growth; commodity prices such as oil and gas, and the pace of recovery when the COVID-19 pandemic subsides.

We expect lower demand and volume for products and services, customer requests for potential payment deferrals and other contract modifications including price concessions, supply chain disruptions, delays of deliveries and other factors related directly and indirectly to the COVID-19 pandemic. We expect that the longer the period of economic and global supply chain and disruption continues, the more adverse the impact will be on our business operations, financial performance and results of operations.

As the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the economy and our operations evolves, we will continue to assess our liquidity needs. A continued worldwide disruption could materially affect our future access to our sources of liquidity, particularly our cash flows from operations and access to credit markets, which could impact our financial condition, capitalization, and capital investments. In the event of a sustained market deterioration, we may need additional liquidity, which would require us to evaluate available alternatives and take appropriate actions. Additionally, a prolonged period of generating lower cash flows from operations could adversely affect our financial condition and the achievement of our strategic objectives. Conditions in the financial and credit markets may also limit the availability of funding or increase the cost of funding, which could adversely affect our business, financial position and results of operations.


Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

(a) Not applicable

(b) Not applicable

(c) Share Repurchases

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS


The following table summarizes our share repurchases during the three months ended March 31, 2020:
 
 
Total number
of shares
purchased

 
Average
price paid per
share

 
Total number of
shares purchased
as part of publicly
announced plans
or programs

 
Maximum number
(or approximate
dollar value) of
shares  that may yet
be purchased under
the plans or
programs

January 1-31
 

 
$

 

 

February1-29
 
65,989

 
67.33

 

 

March 1-31
 
1,155,244

 
56.72

 

 

Total January 1 - March 31, 2020
 
1,221,233

 
$
57.30

 

 

The table above only includes the open-market repurchases of our common stock during the three months ended March 31, 2020. We also routinely receive shares of our common stock as payment for stock option exercises and the withholding taxes due on stock option exercises and the vesting of restricted share units from stock-based compensation program participants.

Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures
Not applicable
 
Item 5. Other Information
Not applicable

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Item 6. Exhibits
Exhibit 31.1*
  
Exhibit 31.2*
  
Exhibit 32.1**
  
Exhibit 32.2**
  
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* Filed with this report
** Furnished with this report

 

 

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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
 
 
 
CRANE CO.
 
 
REGISTRANT
 
 
 
Date
 
 
April 29, 2020
By
/s/ Max H. Mitchell
 
 
Max H. Mitchell
 
 
President and Chief Executive Officer
 
 
 
Date
By
/s/ Richard A. Maue
April 29, 2020
 
Richard A. Maue
 
 
Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
 

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