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, 2022, OR

☐    TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 FOR THE TRANSITION PERIOD FROM ____________ TO ________________

Commission File Number: 1-13595

Mettler Toledo International Inc

_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware	13-3668641
(State or other jurisdiction of	(I.R.S Employer Identification No.)
incorporation or organization)

1900 Polaris Parkway

Columbus, OH 43240

and

Im Langacher, P.O. Box MT-100

CH 8606 Greifensee, Swizterland

1-614-438-4511 and +41-44-944-22-11

________________________________________________________________________________

(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)

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, $0.01 par value	MTD	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 checkmark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files). Yes ☒ No ☐     

Indicate by checkmark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (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 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 Registrant had 22,680,305 shares of Common Stock outstanding at March 31, 2022.

METTLER-TOLEDO INTERNATIONAL INC.

INDEX TO QUARTERLY REPORT ON FORM 10-Q

		PAGE
	PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1.	Financial Statements
	Unaudited Interim Consolidated Financial Statements:
	Interim Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income for the three months ended March 31, 2022 and 2021	3
	Interim Consolidated Balance Sheets as of March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021	4
	Interim Consolidated Statements of Shareholders’ Equity for the three months ended March 31, 2022 and 2021	5
	Interim Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the three months ended March 31, 2022 and 2021	6
	Notes to the Interim Consolidated Financial Statements at March 31, 2022	7
Item 2.	Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations	21
Item 3.	Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk	29
Item 4.	Controls and Procedures	29
	PART II. OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1.	Legal Proceedings	30
Item 1A.	Risk Factors	30
Item 2.	Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds	30
Item 3.	Defaults upon Senior Securities	31
Item 5.	Other Information	31
Item 6.	Exhibits	31
SIGNATURE		33

PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1. Financial Statements

METTLER-TOLEDO INTERNATIONAL INC.

INTERIM CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

Three months ended March 31, 2022 and 2021

(In thousands, except share data)

(unaudited)

	March 31, 2022		March 31, 2021
Net sales
Products	$	706,615	$	626,915
Service	191,176		177,475
Total net sales	897,791		804,390
Cost of sales
Products	289,089		245,270
Service	89,117		87,424
Gross profit	519,585		471,696
Research and development	43,028		39,272
Selling, general and administrative	235,312		221,752
Amortization	16,604		13,884
Interest expense	11,338		9,471
Restructuring charges	4,011		1,193
Other charges (income), net	(3,709)		710
Earnings before taxes	213,001		185,414
Provision for taxes	39,000		35,751
Net earnings	$	174,001	$	149,663
Basic earnings per common share:
Net earnings	$	7.64	$	6.41
Weighted average number of common shares	22,768,298		23,365,077
Diluted earnings per common share:
Net earnings	$	7.55	$	6.32
Weighted average number of common and common equivalent shares	23,040,231		23,685,665
Total comprehensive income, net of tax (Note 9)	$	178,351	$	172,844

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

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METTLER-TOLEDO INTERNATIONAL INC.

INTERIM CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

As of March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021

(In thousands, except share data)

(unaudited)

	March 31, 2022		December 31, 2021
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	116,949	$	98,564
Trade accounts receivable, less allowances of $23,098 at March 31, 2022
and $22,176 at December 31, 2021	617,880		647,335
Inventories	446,490		414,543
Other current assets and prepaid expenses	128,567		108,916
Total current assets	1,309,886		1,269,358
Property, plant and equipment, net	787,472		799,365
Goodwill	650,118		648,622
Other intangible assets, net	305,079		307,450
Deferred tax assets, net	38,920		39,496
Other non-current assets	264,708		262,507
Total assets	$	3,356,183	$	3,326,798
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Trade accounts payable	$	259,352	$	272,911
Accrued and other liabilities	214,558		208,811
Accrued compensation and related items	143,632		236,265
Deferred revenue and customer prepayments	215,680		192,648
Taxes payable	148,929		134,769
Short-term borrowings and current maturities of long-term debt	105,262		101,134
Total current liabilities	1,087,413		1,146,538
Long-term debt	1,766,832		1,580,808
Deferred tax liabilities, net	65,174		62,230
Other non-current liabilities	352,194		365,801
Total liabilities	3,271,613		3,155,377
Commitments and contingencies (Note 14)
Shareholders’ equity:
Preferred stock, $0.01 par value per share; authorized 10,000,000 shares	—		—
Common stock, $0.01 par value per share; authorized 125,000,000 shares; issued 44,786,011 and 44,786,011 shares; outstanding 22,680,305 and 22,843,103 shares at March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021, respectively	448		448
Additional paid-in capital	831,503		825,974
Treasury stock at cost (22,105,706 shares at March 31, 2022 and 21,942,908 shares at December 31, 2021)	(6,527,380)		(6,259,049)
Retained earnings	6,030,873		5,859,272
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(250,874)		(255,224)
Total shareholders’ equity	84,570		171,421
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity	$	3,356,183	$	3,326,798

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

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METTLER-TOLEDO INTERNATIONAL INC.

INTERIM CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

Three months ended March 31, 2022 and 2021

(In thousands, except share data)

(unaudited)

				Additional Paid-in Capital						Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
	Common Stock					Treasury Stock		Retained Earnings
	Shares	Amount										Total
Balance at December 31, 2020	23,471,841	$	448	$	805,140	$	(5,283,584)	$	5,095,596	$	(334,925)	$	282,675
Exercise of stock options, restricted stock units and performance stock units	22,388	—		1,239		4,682		(872)		—		5,049
Repurchases of common stock	(224,808)	—		—		(262,500)		—		—		(262,500)
Share-based compensation	—	—		4,575		—		—		—		4,575
Net earnings	—	—		—		—		149,663		—		149,663
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	—	—		—		—		—		23,181		23,181
Balance at March 31, 2021	23,269,421	$	448	$	810,954	$	(5,541,402)	$	5,244,387	$	(311,744)	$	202,643
Balance at December 31, 2021	22,843,103	$	448	$	825,974	$	(6,259,049)	$	5,859,272	$	(255,224)	$	171,421
Exercise of stock options, restricted stock units and performance stock units	27,795	—		1,020		6,669		(2,400)		—		5,289
Repurchases of common stock	(190,593)	—		—		(275,000)		—		—		(275,000)
Share-based compensation	—	—		4,509		—		—		—		4,509
Net earnings	—	—		—		—		174,001		—		174,001
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	—	—		—		—		—		4,350		4,350
Balance at March 31, 2022	22,680,305	$	448	$	831,503	$	(6,527,380)	$	6,030,873	$	(250,874)	$	84,570

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

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METTLER-TOLEDO INTERNATIONAL INC.

INTERIM CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

Three months ended March 31, 2022 and 2021

(In thousands)

(unaudited)

	March 31, 2022		March 31, 2021
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net earnings	$	174,001	$	149,663
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation	11,880		10,943
Amortization	16,604		13,884
Deferred tax benefit	(1,096)		(5,068)
Share-based compensation	4,509		4,575
Increase (decrease) in cash resulting from changes in:
Trade accounts receivable, net	23,293		12,232
Inventories	(37,643)		(28,029)
Other current assets	(15,031)		(4,175)
Trade accounts payable	(15,396)		15,543
Taxes payable	16,308		15,411
Accruals and other	(86,592)		(26,102)
Net cash provided by operating activities	90,837		158,877
Cash flows from investing activities:
Purchase of property, plant and equipment	(19,151)		(24,605)
Proceeds from government funding	18,000		—
Acquisitions	(9,704)		(185,074)
Other investing activities	3,743		18,226
Net cash used in investing activities	(7,112)		(191,453)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from borrowings	684,037		827,991
Repayments of borrowings	(478,479)		(523,146)
Proceeds from stock option exercises	5,289		5,049
Repurchases of common stock	(275,000)		(262,500)
Other financing activities	(332)		(714)
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities	(64,485)		46,680
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	(855)		(1,704)
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents	18,385		12,400
Cash and cash equivalents:
Beginning of period	98,564		94,254
End of period	$	116,949	$	106,654

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

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METTLER-TOLEDO INTERNATIONAL INC.

NOTES TO THE INTERIM CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – Unaudited

(In thousands, except share data, unless otherwise stated)

1.BASIS OF PRESENTATION

Mettler-Toledo International Inc. (Mettler-Toledo or the Company) is a leading global supplier of precision instruments and services. The Company manufactures weighing instruments for use in laboratory, industrial, packaging, logistics and food retailing applications. The Company also manufactures several related analytical instruments and provides automated chemistry solutions used in drug and chemical compound discovery and development. In addition, the Company manufactures metal detection and other end-of-line inspection systems used in production and packaging and provides solutions for use in certain process analytics applications. The Company's primary manufacturing facilities are located in China, Germany, Switzerland, the United Kingdom and the United States. The Company's principal executive offices are located in Columbus, Ohio and Greifensee, Switzerland.

The accompanying interim consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (U.S. GAAP) and include all entities in which the Company has control, which are its wholly-owned subsidiaries. The interim consolidated financial statements have been prepared without audit, pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission. Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP have been condensed or omitted pursuant to such rules and regulations. The interim consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and the notes thereto included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021.

The accompanying interim consolidated financial statements reflect all adjustments which, in the opinion of management, are necessary for a fair statement of the results of the interim periods presented. Operating results for the three months ended March 31, 2022 are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the full year ending December 31, 2022.

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, as well as disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements, and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting periods. These financial statements were prepared using information reasonably available as of March 31, 2022 and through the date of this Report. Actual results may differ from those estimates due to uncertainty relating to the COVID-19 pandemic, the invasion of Ukraine, as well as other factors.

All intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated.

2.SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Trade Accounts Receivable

Trade accounts receivable are recorded at the invoiced amount and do not bear interest. The allowance for expected credit losses represents the Company's best estimate based on historical information, current information, and reasonable and supportable forecasts of future events and circumstances.

Inventories

Inventories are valued at the lower of cost or net realizable value. Cost, which includes direct materials, labor and overhead, is generally determined using the first in, first out (FIFO) method. The estimated net realizable value is based on assumptions for future demand and related pricing. Adjustments to the cost basis of the Company’s inventory are made for excess and obsolete items based on usage, orders and technological obsolescence. If actual market conditions are less favorable than those projected by management, reductions in the value of inventory may be required.

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METTLER-TOLEDO INTERNATIONAL INC.

NOTES TO THE INTERIM CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – Unaudited

(In thousands, except share data, unless otherwise stated)

Inventories consisted of the following:

	March 31, 2022		December 31, 2021
Raw materials and parts	$	199,933	$	184,624
Work-in-progress	84,081		76,019
Finished goods	162,476		153,900
	$	446,490	$	414,543

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets

Goodwill, representing the excess of purchase price over the net asset value of companies acquired, and indefinite-lived intangible assets are not amortized, but are reviewed for impairment annually in the fourth quarter, or more frequently if events or changes in circumstances indicate that an asset might be impaired. The annual evaluation for goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets are generally based on an assessment of qualitative factors to determine whether it is more likely than not that the fair value of the asset is less than its carrying amount.

Other intangible assets include indefinite-lived assets and assets subject to amortization. Where applicable, amortization is charged on a straight-line basis over the expected period to be benefited. The straight-line method of amortization reflects an appropriate allocation of the cost of the intangible assets to earnings in proportion to the amount of economic benefits obtained by the Company in each reporting period. The Company assesses the initial acquisition of intangible assets in accordance with the provisions of ASC 805 “Business Combinations” and the continued accounting for previously recognized intangible assets and goodwill in accordance with the provisions of ASC 350 “Intangibles – Goodwill and Other” and ASC 360 “Property, Plant and Equipment.”

    Other intangible assets consisted of the following:

	March 31, 2022						December 31, 2021
	Gross Amount		Accumulated Amortization		Intangibles, Net		Gross Amount		Accumulated Amortization		Intangibles, Net
Customer relationships	$	285,764	$	(82,997)	$	202,767	$	282,470	$	(79,782)	$	202,688
Proven technology and patents	112,613		(57,775)		54,838		115,680		(56,305)		59,375
Trade name (finite life)	7,425		(2,927)		4,498		8,206		(3,731)		4,475
Trade name (indefinite life)	35,903		—		35,903		35,949		—		35,949
Other	13,056		(5,983)		7,073		10,641		(5,678)		4,963
	$	454,761	$	(149,682)	$	305,079	$	452,946	$	(145,496)	$	307,450

The Company recognized amortization expense associated with the above intangible assets of $6.8 million and $4.1 million for the three months ended March 31, 2022 and 2021, respectively. The annual aggregate amortization expense based on the current balance of other intangible assets is estimated at $26.3 million for 2022, $25.3 million for 2023, $23.1 million for 2024, $22.2 million for 2025, $20.0 million for 2026 and $18.6 million for 2027. Purchased intangible amortization was $6.6 million, $5.1 million after tax, and $3.8 million, $2.9 million after tax, for the three months ended March 31, 2022 and 2021, respectively.

In addition to the above amortization, the Company recorded amortization expense associated with capitalized software of $9.7 million and $9.8 million for the three months ended March 31, 2022 and 2021, respectively.

Revenue Recognition

Product revenue is recognized from contracts with customers when a customer has obtained control of a product. The Company considers control to have transferred based upon shipping terms. To the extent the Company’s arrangements have a separate performance obligation, revenue related to any

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METTLER-TOLEDO INTERNATIONAL INC.

NOTES TO THE INTERIM CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – Unaudited

(In thousands, except share data, unless otherwise stated)

post-shipment performance obligation is deferred until completed. Shipping and handling costs charged to customers are included in total net sales and the associated expense is a component of cost of sales. Certain products are also sold through indirect distribution channels whereby the distributor assumes any further obligations to the end customer. Revenue is recognized on these distributor arrangements upon transfer of control to the distributor. Contracts do not contain variable pricing arrangements that are retrospective, except for rebate programs. Rebates are estimated based on expected sales volumes and offset against revenue at the time such revenue is recognized. The Company generally maintains the right to accept or reject a product return in its terms and conditions and also maintains appropriate accruals for outstanding credits. The related provisions for estimated returns and rebates are immaterial to the consolidated financial statements.

Certain of the Company’s product arrangements include separate performance obligations, primarily related to installation. Such performance obligations are accounted for separately when the deliverables have stand-alone value and the satisfaction of the undelivered performance obligations is probable and within the Company's control. The allocation of revenue between the performance obligations is based on the observable stand-alone selling prices at the time of the sale in accordance with a number of factors including service technician billing rates, time to install, and geographic location.

Software is generally not considered a distinct performance obligation with the exception of a few small software applications. The Company generally does not sell software products without the related hardware instrument as the software is embedded in the product. The Company’s products typically require no significant production, modification, or customization of the hardware or software that is essential to the functionality of the products.

Service revenue not under contract is recognized upon the completion of the service performed. Revenue from spare parts sold on a stand-alone basis is recognized when control is transferred to the customer, which is generally at the time of shipment or delivery. Revenue from service contracts is recognized ratably over the contract period using a time-based method. These contracts represent an obligation to perform repair and other services including regulatory compliance qualification, calibration, certification, and preventative maintenance on a customer’s pre-defined equipment over the contract period.

Employee Termination Benefits

In situations where contractual termination benefits exist, the Company records accruals for employee termination benefits when it is probable that a liability has been incurred and the amount of the liability is reasonably estimable. All other employee termination arrangements are recognized and measured at their fair value at the communication date unless the employee is required to render additional service beyond the legal notification period, in which case the liability is recognized ratably over the future service period.

Share-Based Compensation

The Company recognizes share-based compensation expense within selling, general and administrative in the consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income with a corresponding offset to additional paid-in capital in the consolidated balance sheet. The Company recorded $4.5 million and $4.6 million of share-based compensation expense for the three months ended March 31, 2022 and 2021, respectively.

Research and Development

Research and development costs primarily consist of salaries, consulting and other costs. The Company expenses these costs as incurred.

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METTLER-TOLEDO INTERNATIONAL INC.

NOTES TO THE INTERIM CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – Unaudited

(In thousands, except share data, unless otherwise stated)

Business Combinations and Asset Acquisitions

The Company accounts for business acquisitions under the accounting standards for business combinations utilizing the acquisition method of accounting. The results of each acquisition are included in the Company's consolidated results as of the acquisition date. The purchase price of an acquisition is allocated to tangible and intangible assets and assumed liabilities based on their estimated fair values and any consideration in excess of the net assets acquired is recognized as goodwill. The determination of the values of the acquired assets and assumed liabilities, including goodwill and intangible assets, require significant judgement. Acquisition transaction costs are expensed when incurred.

In circumstances where an acquisition involves a contingent consideration arrangement, the Company recognizes a liability equal to the fair value of the expected contingent payments as of the acquisition date. Subsequent changes in the fair value of the contingent consideration are recorded to other charges (income), net.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

In March 2020 and January 2021, the FASB issued ASU 2020-04 and ASU 2021-01: Reference Rate Reform, which provides optional expedients and exceptions for applying GAAP to contracts, hedging relationships, and other transactions affected by the discontinuance of LIBOR or another referenced rate. The guidance may be applied to any applicable contract entered into before December 31, 2022. The Company's interest rate and cross currency swaps, as mentioned in Note 4 to the consolidated financial statements, are governed by International Swaps and Derivatives Association (ISDA) agreements, and the Company will adhere to the ISDA's fallback protocol when LIBOR is discontinued. In addition, the Company renewed the LIBOR-based credit agreement, as discussed further in Note 10 of the Annual Report Form 10-K, which includes a fallback protocol when LIBOR is discontinued. Based on these procedures, when LIBOR is discontinued, the interest rate and cross currency swaps will not require de-designation if certain criteria are met. The Company expects the financial impact of the rate change when LIBOR is discontinued to be immaterial to its financial statements.

3.REVENUE

The Company disaggregates revenue from contracts with customers by product, service, timing of revenue recognition, and geography. A summary by the Company’s reportable segments follows:

Three months ended March 31, 2022	U.S. Operations		Swiss Operations		Western European Operations		Chinese Operations		Other Operations		Total
Product Revenue	$	248,807	$	33,910	$	138,009	$	167,989	$	117,900	$	706,615
Service Revenue:
Point in time	60,154		7,168		36,223		10,327		28,600		142,472
Over time	16,860		2,192		18,654		4,390		6,608		48,704
Total	$	325,821	$	43,270	$	192,886	$	182,706	$	153,108	$	897,791

Three months ended March 31, 2021	U.S. Operations		Swiss Operations		Western European Operations		Chinese Operations		Other Operations		Total
Product Revenue	$	205,191	$	30,167	$	136,899	$	143,325	$	111,333	$	626,915
Service Revenue:
Point in time	51,591		6,891		35,630		9,342		27,877		131,331
Over time	15,177		2,223		19,821		3,407		5,516		46,144
Total	$	271,959	$	39,281	$	192,350	$	156,074	$	144,726	$	804,390

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METTLER-TOLEDO INTERNATIONAL INC.

NOTES TO THE INTERIM CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – Unaudited

(In thousands, except share data, unless otherwise stated)

    A breakdown of net sales to external customers by geographic customer destination for the three months ended March 31 follows:

	2022		2021
Americas	$	352,689	$	303,339
Europe	249,784		241,377
Asia / Rest of World	295,318		259,674
Total	$	897,791	$	804,390

The Company's global revenue mix by product category is laboratory (57% of sales), industrial (38% of sales) and retail (5% of sales). The Company's product revenue by reportable segment is proportionately similar to the Company's global mix except the Company's Swiss Operations is largely comprised of laboratory products, while the Company's Chinese Operations has a slightly higher percentage of industrial products. A breakdown of the Company’s sales by product category for the three months ended March 31 follows:

	2022		2021
Laboratory	$	513,550	$	444,627
Industrial	343,738		310,777
Retail	40,503		48,986
Total	$	897,791	$	804,390

The payment terms in the Company’s contracts with customers do not exceed one year and therefore contracts do not contain a significant financing component. In most cases, after appropriate credit evaluations, payments are due in arrears and are recognized as receivables. Unbilled revenue is recorded when performance obligations have been satisfied, but not yet billed to the customer. Unbilled revenue as of March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021 was $33.9 million and $32.1 million, respectively, and is included within accounts receivable. Deferred revenue and customer prepayments are recorded when cash payments are received or due in advance of the performance obligation being satisfied. Deferred revenue primarily includes prepaid service contracts, as well as deferred installation.

Changes in the components of deferred revenue and customer prepayments during the periods ended March 31, 2022 and 2021 are as follows:

	2022		2021
Beginning balances as of January 1	$	192,648	$	149,106
Customer pre-payments/deferred revenue	182,539		162,765
Revenue recognized	(156,141)		(127,985)
Foreign currency translation	(3,366)		(3,556)
Ending balance as of March 31	$	215,680	$	180,330

The Company generally expenses sales commissions when incurred because the contract period is one year or less. These costs are recorded within selling, general, and administrative expenses. The Company has not disclosed the value of unsatisfied performance obligations other than customer pre-payments and deferred revenue above as most contracts have an expected length of one year or less and amounts greater than one year are immaterial.

4.     FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

The Company has limited involvement with derivative financial instruments and does not use them for trading purposes. The Company enters into certain interest rate swap agreements in order to manage its

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METTLER-TOLEDO INTERNATIONAL INC.

NOTES TO THE INTERIM CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – Unaudited

(In thousands, except share data, unless otherwise stated)

exposure to changes in interest rates. The amount of the Company's fixed obligation interest payments may change based upon the expiration dates of its interest rate swap agreements and the level and composition of its debt. The Company also enters into certain foreign currency forward contracts to limit the Company's exposure to currency fluctuations on the respective hedged items. For additional disclosures on derivative instruments regarding balance sheet location, fair value, and the amounts reclassified into other comprehensive income and the effective portions of the cash flow hedges, also see Notes 5 and 9 to the interim consolidated financial statements. As also mentioned in Note 7, the Company has designated its euro-denominated debt as a hedge of a portion of its net investment in euro-denominated foreign subsidiary.

Cash Flow Hedges

In November 2021, the Company entered into a cross currency swap arrangement designated as a cash flow hedge. The agreement converts $50 million of borrowings under the Company's credit facility into synthetic Swiss franc debt, which allows the Company to effectively change the floating rate LIBOR-based interest payments, excluding the credit spread, to a fixed Swiss franc income of 0.64%. The swap matures in November 2023.

In June 2021, the Company entered into a cross currency swap arrangement designated as a cash flow hedge. The agreement converts $50 million of borrowings under the Company's credit facility into synthetic Swiss franc debt, which allows the Company to effectively change the floating rate LIBOR-based interest payments, excluding the credit spread, to a fixed Swiss franc income of 0.57%. The swap matures in June 2025. This cross currency swap replaced a similar $50 million swap entered into in June 2019 which matured in June 2021, which converted floating rate LIBOR to a fixed Swiss franc income of 0.95%.

In June 2021, the Company entered into a cross currency swap arrangement designated as a cash flow hedge. The agreement converts $50 million of borrowings under the Company's credit facility into synthetic Swiss franc debt, which allows the Company to effectively change the floating rate LIBOR-based interest payments, excluding the credit spread, to a fixed Swiss franc income of 0.66%. The swap matures in June 2024. This cross currency swap replaced a similar $50 million swap entered into in February 2019 and matured in June 2021, which converted floating rate LIBOR to a fixed Swiss franc income of 0.78%.

In June 2019, the Company entered into a cross currency swap arrangement designated as a cash flow hedge. The agreement converts $50 million of borrowings under the Company's credit facility into synthetic Swiss franc debt, which allows the Company to effectively change the floating rate LIBOR-based interest payments, excluding the credit spread, to a fixed Swiss franc income of 0.82%. The swap began in June 2019 and matures in June 2023.

In 2015, the Company entered into an interest rate swap agreement designated as a cash flow hedge. The agreement is a swap which has the effect of changing the floating rate LIBOR-based interest payments associated with $100 million in borrowings under the Company's credit agreement to a fixed obligation of 2.25%. The swap began in February 2017 and matured in February 2022.

The Company's cash flow hedges are recorded gross at fair value in the consolidated balance sheet at March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021, respectively. A derivative gain of $4.0 million based upon interest rates at March 31, 2022, is expected to be reclassified from other comprehensive income (loss) to earnings in the next twelve months. The cash flow hedges remain effective as of March 31, 2022.

Other Derivatives

The Company enters into foreign currency forward contracts in order to economically hedge short-term trade and non-trade intercompany balances largely denominated in Swiss franc, other major European currencies, and the Chinese renminbi with its foreign businesses. In accordance with U.S. GAAP, these contracts are considered “derivatives not designated as hedging instruments.” Gains or losses on these instruments are reported in current earnings. The foreign currency forward contracts are recorded at fair value in the consolidated balance sheet at March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021, as

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METTLER-TOLEDO INTERNATIONAL INC.

NOTES TO THE INTERIM CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – Unaudited

(In thousands, except share data, unless otherwise stated)

disclosed in Note 5. The Company recognized in other charges (income) a net gain of $1.5 million and net gain of $12.5 million during the three months ended March 31, 2022 and 2021, respectively, which offset the related transaction gains (losses) associated with these contracts. At March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021, these contracts had a notional value of $948.6 million and $1.0 billion, respectively.

5.    FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS

At March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021, the Company had derivative assets totaling $8.3 million and $6.0 million, respectively, and derivative liabilities totaling $5.9 million and $10.3 million, respectively. The Company has limited involvement with derivative financial instruments and therefore does not present all the required disclosures in tabular format. The fair values of the interest rate swap agreements, the cross currency swap agreements, and the foreign currency forward contracts that economically hedge short-term intercompany balances are estimated based upon inputs from current valuation information obtained from dealer quotes and priced with observable market assumptions and appropriate valuation adjustments for credit risk. The Company has evaluated the valuation methodologies used to develop the fair values by dealers in order to determine whether such valuations are representative of an exit price in the Company’s principal market. In addition, the Company uses an internally developed model to perform testing on the valuations received from brokers. The Company has also considered both its own credit risk and counterparty credit risk in determining fair value and determined these adjustments were insignificant at March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021.

Under U.S. GAAP, fair value is defined as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. A fair value measurement consists of observable and unobservable inputs that reflect the assumptions that a market participant would use in pricing an asset or liability.

A fair value hierarchy has been established that categorizes these inputs into three levels:

Level 1: Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets and liabilities

Level 2: Observable inputs other than quoted prices in active markets for identical assets and liabilities

Level 3: Unobservable inputs

The following table presents the Company’s assets and liabilities, which are all categorized as Level 2 and are measured at fair value on a recurring basis at March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021. The Company does not have any assets or liabilities which are categorized as Level 1.

	March 31, 2022		December 31, 2021		Balance Sheet Location
Foreign currency forward contracts not designated as hedging instruments	$	3,320	$	3,927	Other current assets and prepaid expenses
Cash flow hedges:
Cross currency swap agreements	4,947		2,119		Other non-current assets
Total derivative assets	$	8,267	$	6,046
Foreign currency forward contracts not designated as hedging instruments	$	2,113	$	4,510	Accrued and other liabilities
Cash Flow Hedges:
Interest rate swap agreements	—		352		Accrued and other liabilities
Cross currency swap agreements	3,825		5,482		Other non-current liabilities
Total derivative liabilities	$	5,938	$	10,344

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METTLER-TOLEDO INTERNATIONAL INC.

NOTES TO THE INTERIM CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – Unaudited

(In thousands, except share data, unless otherwise stated)

The Company had $18.8 million and $18.5 million of cash equivalents at March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021, respectively, the fair value of which is determined using Level 2 inputs, through quoted and corroborated prices in active markets. The fair value of cash equivalents approximates cost.

The fair value of the Company's debt exceeds the carrying value by approximately $67.3 million as of March 31, 2022. The fair value of the Company's fixed interest rate debt was estimated using Level 2 inputs, primarily utilizing discounted cash flow models based on estimated current rates offered for similar debt under current market conditions for the Company.

The Company has a contingent consideration obligation relating to the PendoTECH acquisition of $20.0 million based upon actual results and future financial projections as of March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021. The fair value measurement is based on significant inputs not observable in the market and thus represents a Level 3 measurement.

6.     INCOME TAXES

The Company's reported tax rate was 18.3% and 19.3% during the three months ended March 31, 2022 and 2021, respectively. The provision for taxes is based upon using the Company's projected annual effective tax rate of 19% and 19.5% before non-recurring discrete tax items during 2022 and 2021, respectively. The difference between the Company's projected annual effective tax rate and the reported tax rate is related to the timing of excess tax benefits associated with stock option exercises.

7.     DEBT

    Debt consisted of the following at March 31, 2022:

	U.S. Dollar		Other Principal Trading Currencies		Total
3.67% $50 million ten-year Senior Notes due December 17, 2022	$	50,000	$	—	$	50,000
4.10% $50 million ten-year Senior Notes due September 19, 2023	50,000		—		50,000
3.84% $125 million ten-year Senior Notes due September 19, 2024	125,000		—		125,000
4.24% $125 million ten-year Senior Notes due June 25, 2025	125,000		—		125,000
3.91% $75 million ten-year Senior Notes due June 25, 2029	75,000		—		75,000
2.83% $125 million twelve-year Senior Notes due July 22. 2033	125,000		—		125,000
3.19% $50 million fifteen-year Senior Notes due January 24, 2035	50,000		—		50,000
2.81% $150 million fifteen-year Senior Note due March 17, 2037	150,000		—		150,000
1.47% Euro 125 million fifteen-year Senior Notes due June 17, 2030	—		138,120		138,120
1.30% Euro 135 million fifteen-year Senior Notes due November 6, 2034	—		149,170		149,170
1.06% Euro 125 million fifteen-year Senior Notes due March 19, 2036	—		138,120		138,120
Senior notes debt issuance costs, net	(2,426)		(1,586)		(4,012)
Total Senior Notes	747,574		423,824		1,171,398
$1.25 billion Credit Agreement, interest at LIBOR plus 87.5 basis points	540,346		102,002		642,348
Other local arrangements	3,311		55,037		58,348
Total debt	1,291,231		580,863		1,872,094
Less: current portion	(50,356)		(54,906)		(105,262)
Total long-term debt	$	1,240,875	$	525,957	$	1,766,832

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METTLER-TOLEDO INTERNATIONAL INC.

NOTES TO THE INTERIM CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – Unaudited

(In thousands, except share data, unless otherwise stated)

As of March 31, 2022, the Company had $601.7 million of additional borrowings available under its Credit Agreement, and the Company maintained $116.9 million of cash and cash equivalents.     

In December 2021, the Company entered into an agreement to issue and sell $300 million 15-year Senior Notes in a private placement. The Company issued $150 million with a fixed interest rate of 2.81% (2.81% Senior Notes) in March 2022 and will issue $150 million with a fixed interest rate of 2.91% (2.91% Senior Notes) in September 2022. The Senior Notes will be senior unsecured obligations of the Company. The 2.81% Senior Notes mature in March 2037 and the 2.91% Senior Notes mature in September 2037. Interest on the 2.81% and 2.91% Senior Notes will be payable semi-annually in March and September each year. Interest on the 2.81% Senior Notes will begin in September 2022 and interest on the 2.91% will begin in March 2023. The terms of the Senior Notes are consistent with the previous Senior Notes as described in the Company's Annual Report Form 10-K. The Company will use the proceeds from the sale of the notes to refinance existing indebtedness and for other general corporate purposes.

    The Company has designated the EUR 125 million 1.47% Euro Senior Notes, the EUR 135 million 1.30% Euro Senior Notes, and the EUR 125 million 1.06% Euro Senior Notes as a hedge of a portion of its net investment in a euro denominated foreign subsidiary to reduce foreign currency risk associated with this net investment. Changes in the carrying value of this debt resulting from fluctuations in the euro to U.S. dollar exchange rate are recorded as foreign currency translation adjustments within other comprehensive income (loss). The Company recorded in other comprehensive income (loss) related to this net investment hedge an unrealized gain of $11.3 million and $17.6 million for the three months ended March 31, 2022 and 2021, respectively. The Company has a gain of $16.8 million recorded in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) as of March 31, 2022.

Other Local Arrangements

    In 2018, two of the Company's non-U.S. pension plans issued loans totaling $39.6 million (Swiss franc $38 million) to a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company. The loans have the same terms and conditions which include an interest rate of SARON plus 87.5 basis points. The loans were renewed for one year in April 2022.

8.     SHARE REPURCHASE PROGRAM AND TREASURY STOCK

The Company has $1.8 billion of remaining availability for its share repurchase program as of March 31, 2022. The share repurchases are expected to be funded from cash generated from operating activities, borrowings, and cash balances. Repurchases will be made through open market transactions, and the amount and timing of purchases will depend on business and market conditions, the stock price, trading restrictions, the level of acquisition activity, and other factors.

The Company has purchased 30.4 million common shares since the inception of the program in 2004 through March 31, 2022. During the three months ended March 31, 2022 and 2021, the Company spent $275.0 million and $262.5 million on the repurchase of 190,593 shares and 224,808 shares at an average price per share of $1,442.84 and $1,167.64, respectively. The Company reissued 27,795 shares and 22,388 shares held in treasury for the exercise of stock options and restricted stock units during the three months ended March 31, 2022 and 2021, respectively.

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METTLER-TOLEDO INTERNATIONAL INC.

NOTES TO THE INTERIM CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – Unaudited

(In thousands, except share data, unless otherwise stated)

9.    ACCUMULATED COMPREHENSIVE AND OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

    Comprehensive income (loss), net of tax consisted of the following:

	March 31, 2022		March 31, 2021
Net earnings	$	174,001	$	149,663
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	4,350		$	23,181
Comprehensive income, net of tax	$	178,351	$	172,844

The following table presents changes in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) by component for the periods ended March 31, 2022 and 2021:

	Currency Translation Adjustment		Net Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Cash Flow Hedging Arrangements, Net of Tax		Pension and Post-Retirement Benefit Related Items, Net of Tax		Total
Balance at December 31, 2021	$	(19,566)	$	2	$	(235,660)	$	(255,224)
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Unrealized gains (losses) cash flow hedging arrangements	—		3,961		—		3,961
Foreign currency translation adjustment	5,342		—		(4,779)		563
Amounts recognized from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	—		(3,623)		3,449		(174)
Net change in other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	5,342		338		(1,330)		4,350
Balance at March 31, 2022	$	(14,224)	$	340	$	(236,990)	$	(250,874)

	Currency Translation Adjustment		Net Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Cash Flow Hedging Arrangements, Net of Tax		Pension and Post-Retirement Benefit Related Items, Net of Tax		Total
Balance at December 31, 2020	$	(31,101)	$	(1,479)	$	(302,345)	$	(334,925)
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Unrealized gains (losses) cash flow hedging arrangements	—		8,274		—		8,274
Foreign currency translation adjustment	3,234		—		13,988		17,222
Amounts recognized from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	—		(7,467)		5,152		(2,315)
Net change in other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	3,234		807		19,140		23,181
Balance at March 31, 2021	$	(27,867)	$	(672)	$	(283,205)	$	(311,744)

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METTLER-TOLEDO INTERNATIONAL INC.

NOTES TO THE INTERIM CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – Unaudited

(In thousands, except share data, unless otherwise stated)

    The following table presents amounts recognized from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) for the three months ended March 31:

	2022		2021		Location of Amounts Recognized in Earnings
Effective portion of (gains) losses on cash flow hedging arrangements:
Interest rate swap agreements	$	352	$	531	Interest expense
Cross currency swap	(4,797)		(9,708)		(a)
Total before taxes	(4,445)		(9,177)
Provision for taxes	(822)		(1,710)		Provision for taxes
Total, net of taxes	$	(3,623)	$	(7,467)
Recognition of defined benefit pension and post-retirement items:
Recognition of actuarial (gains) losses, plan amendments and prior service cost, before taxes	$	4,393	$	6,529	(b)
Provision for taxes	944		1,377		Provision for taxes
Total, net of taxes	$	3,449	$	5,152

(a)The cross currency swap reflects an unrealized gain of $4.4 million recorded in other charges (income) that was offset by the underlying unrealized loss in the hedged debt for the three months ended March 31, 2022. The cross currency swap also reflects a realized gain of $0.4 million recorded in interest expense for the three months ended March 31, 2022.

(b)These accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) components are included in the computation of net periodic pension and post-retirement cost. See Note 12 for additional details for the three months ended March 31, 2022 and 2021.

10.     EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE

In accordance with the treasury stock method, the Company has included 271,933 and 320,588 common equivalent shares in the calculation of diluted weighted average number of common shares outstanding for the three months ended March 31, 2022 and 2021, respectively, relating to outstanding stock options and restricted stock units.

Outstanding options and restricted stock units to purchase or receive 29,296 and 20,960 shares of common stock for the three months ended March 31, 2022 and 2021, respectively, have been excluded from the calculation of diluted weighted average number of common and common equivalent shares as such options and restricted stock units would be anti-dilutive.

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METTLER-TOLEDO INTERNATIONAL INC.

NOTES TO THE INTERIM CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – Unaudited

(In thousands, except share data, unless otherwise stated)

11.     NET PERIODIC BENEFIT COST

Net periodic pension cost for the Company’s defined benefit pension plans and U.S. post-retirement medical plan includes the following components for the three months ended March 31:

	U.S. Pension Benefits				Non-U.S. Pension Benefits				Other U.S. Post-retirement Benefits				Total
	2022		2021		2022		2021		2022		2021		2022		2021
Service cost, net	$	416	$	374	$	4,990	$	4,945	$	—	$	—	$	5,406	$	5,319
Interest cost on projected benefit obligations	674		548		1,558		850		3		2		2,235		1,400
Expected return on plan assets	(1,547)		(1,494)		(9,424)		(8,972)		—		—		(10,971)		(10,466)
Recognition of prior service cost	—		—		(1,095)		(471)		—		—		(1,095)		(471)
Recognition of actuarial losses/(gains)	584		729		4,930		6,299		(26)		(28)		5,488		7,000
Net periodic pension cost/(credit)	$	127	$	157	$	959	$	2,651	$	(23)	$	(26)	$	1,063	$	2,782

As previously disclosed in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021, the Company expects to make employer contributions of approximately $28.2 million to its non-U.S. pension plan and employer contributions of approximately $0.1 million to its U.S. post-retirement medical plan during the year ended December 31, 2022. These estimates may change based upon several factors, including fluctuations in currency exchange rates, actual returns on plan assets and changes in legal requirements.

12.    OTHER CHARGES (INCOME), NET

Other charges (income), net includes non-service pension costs (benefits), (gains) losses from foreign currency transactions and related hedging activities, interest income and other items. Non-service pension benefits for the three months ended March 31, 2022 and 2021 were $4.3 million and $2.5 million, respectively. Other charges (income), net also included $0.5 million and $2.8 million of acquisition costs for the three months ended March 31, 2022 and 2021, respectively.

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METTLER-TOLEDO INTERNATIONAL INC.

NOTES TO THE INTERIM CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – Unaudited

(In thousands, except share data, unless otherwise stated)

13.     SEGMENT REPORTING

As disclosed in Note 18 to the Company's consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2021, the Company has determined there are five reportable segments: U.S. Operations, Swiss Operations, Western European Operations, Chinese Operations and Other.

The Company evaluates segment performance based on Segment Profit (gross profit less research and development and selling, general and administrative expenses, before amortization, interest expense, restructuring charges, other charges (income), net and taxes).

The following tables show the operations of the Company’s reportable segments:

	Net Sales to		Net Sales to
For the three months ended	External		Other		Total Net		Segment
March 31, 2022	Customers		Segments		Sales		Profit		Goodwill
U.S. Operations	$	325,821	$	39,573	$	365,394	$	75,186	$	514,022
Swiss Operations	43,270		193,835		237,105		71,322		23,198
Western European Operations	192,886		50,127		243,013		38,780		97,612
Chinese Operations	182,706		80,438		263,144		84,968		709
Other (a)	153,108		963		154,071		20,452		14,577
Eliminations and Corporate (b)	—		(364,936)		(364,936)		(49,463)		—
Total	$	897,791	$	—	$	897,791	$	241,245	$	650,118

	Net Sales to		Net Sales to
For the three months ended	External		Other		Total Net		Segment
March 31, 2021	Customers		Segments		Sales		Profit		Goodwill
U.S. Operations	$	271,959	$	36,784	$	308,743	$	63,671	$	509,600
Swiss Operations	39,281		184,465		223,746		64,879		23,048
Western European Operations	192,350		52,255		244,605		37,866		92,193
Chinese Operations	156,074		69,078		225,152		72,024		683
Other (a)	144,726		1,095		145,821		20,172		15,163
Eliminations and Corporate (b)	—		(343,677)		(343,677)		(47,940)		—
Total	$	804,390	$	—	$	804,390	$	210,672	$	640,687

(a)Other includes reporting units in Southeast Asia, Latin America, Eastern Europe and other countries.

(b)Eliminations and Corporate includes the elimination of inter-segment transactions and certain corporate expenses and intercompany investments, which are not included in the Company’s operating segments.

    A reconciliation of earnings before taxes to segment profit for the three months ended March 31 follows:

	Three Months Ended
	March 31, 2022		March 31, 2021
Earnings before taxes	$	213,001	$	185,414
Amortization	16,604		13,884
Interest expense	11,338		9,471
Restructuring charges	4,011		1,193
Other charges (income), net	(3,709)		710
Segment profit	$	241,245	$	210,672

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METTLER-TOLEDO INTERNATIONAL INC.

NOTES TO THE INTERIM CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – Unaudited

(In thousands, except share data, unless otherwise stated)

14.    CONTINGENCIES

The Company is party to various legal proceedings, including certain environmental matters, incidental to the normal course of business. Management does not expect that any of such proceedings, either individually or in the aggregate, will have a material adverse effect on the Company’s financial condition, results of operations or cash flows.

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Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

The following discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations should be read in conjunction with the Unaudited Interim Consolidated Financial Statements included herein.

General

Our interim consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. Operating results for the three months ended March 31, 2022 are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the full year ending December 31, 2022.

Changes in local currencies exclude the effect of currency exchange rate fluctuations. Local currency amounts are determined by translating current and previous year consolidated financial information at an index utilizing historical currency exchange rates. We believe local currency information provides a helpful assessment of business performance and a useful measure of results between periods. We do not, nor do we suggest that investors should, consider such non-GAAP financial measures in isolation from, or as a substitute for, financial information prepared in accordance with GAAP. We present non-GAAP financial measures in reporting our financial results to provide investors with an additional analytical tool to evaluate our operating results.

We also include in the discussion below disclosures of immaterial qualitative factors that are not quantified. Although the impact of such factors is not considered material, we believe these disclosures can be useful in evaluating our operating results.

COVID-19

Since late 2019, the coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19) has spread globally in all countries where we conduct business. The COVID-19 pandemic is evolving and has led to the implementation of various responses, including government-imposed quarantines, stay-at-home orders and lockdowns, travel restrictions, vaccination and testing requirements, and other public health safety measures. These restrictions continue to change as COVID-19 evolves, variants and subvariants are discovered, and vaccinations and booster doses are distributed in each country and region. The emergence of the Omicron variant of COVID-19 in late 2021 and, more recently, the emergence of the subvariant Omicron BA.2 have presented particular challenges to the global economy given the high level of transmissibility, which can cause many people to be affected at the same time or over a short period of time, leading to potential disruptions that could more significantly impact our business and supply chain. For example, China recently instituted increased lockdowns in certain cities such as Shanghai, where we conduct a certain portion of our business (including manufacturing), as part of the government's response to rising COVID-19 outbreaks. We continue to monitor and comply with all global restrictions and requirements relating to COVID-19.

The health and safety of our employees and business partners have been our highest priority throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, and we have implemented several preventative and protective measures. We also have continued to support our customers with their essential businesses, such as life sciences, food manufacturing, chemicals (e.g., sanitizers, disinfectants, soaps, etc.), food retail, and transportation and logistics.

Our production and logistics facilities are currently operational, and our employees continue to adhere to any applicable jurisdictional lockdowns and stay-at-home orders. Our supply chain is currently facing wide-ranging global challenges, although we have been able to meet delivery requirements of our customers with some interruption. We continue to closely monitor risks associated with our supply chain, including the recent lockdowns in China, availability of certain components, material shortages, supplier delays, potential transportation delays, and higher transportation and material costs, which could significantly adversely affect sales and/or profitability in future quarters. We also continue to leverage our digital and remote sales capabilities, and our service organization continues to provide on-site and remote customer support to facilitate uptime, productivity, and regulatory compliance.

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COVID-19 presents several risks to our business as further described in Part I, Item 1A of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021. Uncertainties related to COVID-19 and the resulting impact to the global economy continue in most regions of the world and market conditions can change quickly. The longer-term effects on our business will be impacted by the global economy and any recession implications in different regions of the world.

Recent Developments in Ukraine

In 2021, approximately 1% of our net sales were in Russia and Ukraine, and we have an immaterial amount of assets and liabilities in both countries as of March 31, 2022. We also do not have manufacturing in Russia or Ukraine.

We remain in constant contact with our employees in Ukraine and have provided financial assistance and supplies as they seek safety. We also have suspended all shipments to Russia since the beginning of the invasion of Ukraine in February 2022. In addition, the U.S., the European Union, and certain other countries imposed economic sanctions on Russian financial institutions, businesses in Russia, and on Russian interests and individuals, and the Russian government is implementing sanctions and regulations in response.

While it is difficult to estimate the impact of the ongoing invasion on the global economy, including increased inflation and higher energy and transportation costs, the invasion of Ukraine could adversely impact our financial results and presents several risks to our business as further described in Part II, Item 1A, “Risk Factors” of this Quarterly Report. Uncertainties related to this conflict and the resulting impact to the global economy and market conditions can change quickly.

Results of Operations – Consolidated

The following tables set forth items from our interim consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income for the three month periods ended March 31, 2022 and 2021 (amounts in thousands).

	Three months ended March 31,
	2022			2021
	(unaudited)		%	(unaudited)		%
Net sales	$	897,791	100.0	$	804,390	100.0
Cost of sales	378,206		42.1	332,694		41.4
Gross profit	519,585		57.9	471,696		58.6
Research and development	43,028		4.8	39,272		4.9
Selling, general and administrative	235,312		26.2	221,752		27.6
Amortization	16,604		1.8	13,884		1.7
Interest expense	11,338		1.3	9,471		1.2
Restructuring charges	4,011		0.5	1,193		0.1
Other charges (income), net	(3,709)		(0.4)	710		0.1
Earnings before taxes	213,001		23.7	185,414		23.0
Provision for taxes	39,000		4.3	35,751		4.4
Net earnings	$	174,001	19.4	$	149,663	18.6

Net sales

Net sales were $897.8 million for the three months ended March 31, 2022, compared to $804.4 million for the corresponding period in 2021. This represents an increase in U.S. dollars of 12%. Excluding the effect of currency exchange rate fluctuations, or in local currencies, net sales increased 14% for the three months ended March 31, 2022. The PendoTECH acquisition contributed 1% to our net sales for the three months ended March 31, 2022. We experienced broad-based growth with strong customer demand in most businesses and regions and excellent execution. We continue to benefit from our best-in-class sales and marketing programs, and innovative product portfolio and investments in our field service organization. However, uncertainties exist in the macro environment and global economy relating to the impact of COVID-19, including lockdowns in China, and the

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potential impact from the invasion of Ukraine. Furthermore, we face increasing challenges in the global supply chain and inflationary cost increases, and market conditions may change quickly.

Net sales by geographic destination for the three months ended March 31, 2022 in U.S. dollars increased 16% in the Americas, 3% in Europe and 14% in Asia/Rest of World. In local currencies, our net sales by geographic destination increased 16% in the Americas, 10% in Europe and 15% in Asia/Rest of World, with 16% growth in China, for the three months ended March 31, 2022 compared to the corresponding period in 2021. The PendoTECH acquisition contributed approximately 2% to net sales in Americas and 1% to net sales in Europe during the three months ended March 31, 2022. A discussion of sales by operating segment is included below.

As described in Note 18 to our consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2021, our net sales comprise product sales of precision instruments and related services. Service revenues are primarily derived from repair and other services, including regulatory compliance qualification, calibration, certification, preventative maintenance and spare parts.

Net sales of products increased 13% in U.S. dollars and 15% in local currency for the three months ended March 31, 2022 compared to the prior period. The PendoTECH acquisition contributed to approximately 2% to our net sales of products during the three months ended March 31, 2022. Service revenue (including spare parts) increased 8% in U.S. dollars and 11% in local currency during the three months ended March 31, 2022 compared to the corresponding period in 2021.

Net sales of our laboratory products and services, which represented approximately 57% of our total net sales for the three months ended March 31, 2022, increased 16% in U.S. dollars and 18% in local currencies during the three months ended March 31, 2022. Net sales of our laboratory products also benefited approximately 2% from the PendoTECH acquisition. The local currency increase in net sales of our laboratory-related products includes very strong growth in most product categories.

Net sales of our industrial products and services, which represented approximately 38% of our total net sales for the three months ended March 31, 2022, increased 11% in U.S. dollars and 12% in local currencies during the three months ended March 31, 2022. The local currency increase in net sales of our industrial-related products for the three months ended March 31, 2022 includes strong growth in most product categories, with particularly strong growth in core industrial products, especially in China.

Net sales in our food retailing products and services, which represented approximately 5% of our total net sales for the three months ended March 31, 2022, decreased 17% in U.S. dollars and 14% in local currencies during the three months ended March 31, 2022. The decline in food retailing is primarily due to weak market dynamics and the timing of project activity, offset in part by growth in the Americas.

    Gross profit

Gross profit as a percentage of net sales was 57.9% for the three months ended March 31, 2022 compared to 58.6% for the corresponding period in 2021.

Gross profit as a percentage of net sales for products was 59.1% and 60.9% for the three month periods ended March 31, 2022 and 2021.

Gross profit as a percentage of net sales for services (including spare parts) was 53.4% for the three months ended March 31, 2022 compared to 50.7% for the corresponding period in 2021.

The decrease in gross profit as a percentage of net sales for the three months ended March 31, 2022 primarily reflects higher transportation and material costs, partially offset by favorable price realization and increased sales volume.

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Research and development and selling, general and administrative expenses

Research and development expenses as a percentage of net sales was 4.8% for the three months ended March 31, 2022 compared to 4.9% in the corresponding period during 2021, respectively. Research and development expenses increased 9% in U.S. dollars and 11% in local currencies, during the three months ended March 31, 2022 compared to the corresponding period in 2021 due to increased project activity.

Selling, general and administrative expenses as a percentage of net sales were 26.2% for the three months ended March 31, 2022 compared to 27.6% in the corresponding period during 2021, respectively. Selling, general and administrative expenses increased 6% in U.S. dollars and 8% in local currencies, during the three months ended March 31, 2022 compared to the corresponding period in 2021. The local currency increase includes sales and marketing investments.

Amortization, interest expense, restructuring charges, other charges (income), net and taxes

Amortization expense was $16.6 million for the three months ended March 31, 2022 and $13.9 million for the corresponding period in 2021.

Interest expense was $11.3 million for the three months ended March 31, 2022 and $9.5 million for the corresponding period in 2021.

Restructuring charges were $4.0 million and $1.2 million for the three months ended March 31, 2022 and 2021, respectively. Restructuring expenses are primarily comprised of employee-related costs.

Other charges (income), net includes non-service pension costs (benefits), net (gains) losses from foreign currency transactions and hedging activities, interest income and other items. Non-service pension benefits for the three months ended March 31, 2022 and 2021 were $4.3 million and $2.5 million, respectively. Other charges (income), net also included $0.5 million and $2.8 million of acquisition costs for the three months ended March 31, 2022 and 2021, respectively.

Our reported tax rate was 18.3% and 19.3% during the three months ended March 31, 2022 and 2021, respectively. The provision for taxes is based upon using our projected annual effective tax rate of 19% and 19.5% before non-recurring discrete tax items for the three months ended March 31, 2022 and 2021, respectively. The difference between our projected annual effective tax rate and the reported tax rate is related to the timing of excess tax benefits associated with stock option exercises.

Results of Operations – by Operating Segment

The following is a discussion of the financial results of our operating segments. We currently have five reportable segments: U.S. Operations, Swiss Operations, Western European Operations, Chinese Operations, and Other. A more detailed description of these segments is outlined in Note 18 to our consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2021.

U.S. Operations (amounts in thousands)

	Three months ended March 31,
	2022		2021		%
Total net sales	$	365,394	$	308,743	18	%
Net sales to external customers	$	325,821	$	271,959	20	%
Segment profit	$	75,186	$	63,671	18	%

Total net sales and net sales to external customers increased 18% and 20%, respectively for the three months ended March 31, 2022 compared with the corresponding period in 2021. The increase in total net sales and net sales to external customers for the three months ended March 31, 2022 includes very strong growth in most product categories, especially laboratory products. Net

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sales to external customers in our U.S. Operations also benefited approximately 4% from the PendoTECH acquisition.

Segment profit increased $11.5 million for the three months ended March 31, 2022 compared to the corresponding period in 2021. Segment profit during the three months ended March 31, 2022 includes higher net sales volume and benefits from our margin expansion initiatives, partially offset by higher transportation and material costs.

Swiss Operations (amounts in thousands)

	Three months ended March 31,
	2022		2021		%1)
Total net sales	$	237,105	$	223,746	6	%
Net sales to external customers	$	43,270	$	39,281	10	%
Segment profit	$	71,322	$	64,879	10	%

1) Represents U.S. dollar growth.

Total net sales increased 6% in U.S. dollars and 8% in local currency for the three months ended March 31, 2022 compared to the corresponding period in 2021. Net sales to external customers increased 10% in U.S. dollars and 12% in local currency during the three months ended March 31, 2022 compared to the corresponding period in 2021. The increase in local currency net sales to external customers for the three month period ended March 31, 2022 includes strong growth in most product categories, especially core industrial.

Segment profit increased $6.4 million for the three month period ended March 31, 2022 compared to the corresponding period in 2021. Segment profit during the three months ended March 31, 2022 includes higher net sales volume and margin expansion initiatives, offset in part by higher material and transportation costs and unfavorable foreign currency translation.

Western European Operations (amounts in thousands)

	Three months ended March 31,
	2022		2021		%1)
Total net sales	$	243,013	$	244,605	(1)	%
Net sales to external customers	$	192,886	$	192,350	0	%
Segment profit	$	38,780	$	37,866	2	%

1) Represents U.S. dollar growth.

Total net sales decreased 1% in U.S. dollars and increased 6% in local currencies during the three months period ended March 31, 2022 compared to the corresponding period in 2021. Net sales to external customers were flat in U.S. dollars and increased 8% in local currencies during the three months period ended March 31, 2022 compared to the corresponding period in 2021. Local currency net sales to external customers for the three months ended March 31, 2022 includes very strong growth in most product categories, especially in laboratory products, offset in part by a decline in food retailing.

Segment profit increased $0.9 million for the three month period ended March 31, 2022 compared to the corresponding period in 2021. Segment profit increased during the three months ended March 31, 2022 primarily due to higher net sales volume and benefits from our margin expansion initiatives, offset in part by higher transportation and material costs and unfavorable foreign currency translation.

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Chinese Operations (amounts in thousands)

	Three months ended March 31,
	2022		2021		%1)
Total net sales	$	263,144	$	225,152	17	%
Net sales to external customers	$	182,706	$	156,074	17	%
Segment profit	$	84,968	$	72,024	18	%

1) Represents U.S. dollar growth.

Total net sales and net sales to external customers by origin both increased 17% in U.S. dollars and 15% in local currency for the three months ended March 31, 2022 compared to the corresponding period in 2021. The increase in local currency net sales to external customers during the three months ended March 31, 2022 reflects very strong growth in most laboratory and industrial product categories, offset in part by a decline in food retailing. However, uncertainties exist, especially relating to potential additional COVID-19 lockdowns, and market conditions may change quickly. We will also face difficult prior period comparisons for the remainder of 2022 relating to our strong prior years performance.

Segment profit increased $12.9 million for the three month period ended March 31, 2022 compared to the corresponding period in 2021. The increase in segment profit for the three month period ended March 31, 2022 primarily includes increased sales volume, benefits from our margin expansion initiatives and favorable foreign currency translation, offset in part by higher material and transportation costs.

Other (amounts in thousands)

	Three months ended March 31,
	2022		2021		%1)
Total net sales	$	154,071	$	145,821	6	%
Net sales to external customers	$	153,108	$	144,726	6	%
Segment profit	$	20,452	$	20,172	1	%

1) Represents U.S. dollar growth.

Total net sales and net sales to external customers both increased 6% in U.S. dollars and 11% in local currencies during the three month period ended March 31, 2022 compared to the corresponding period in 2021. The increase in net sales to external customers includes solid growth in most product categories.

Segment profit increased $0.3 million for the three months ended March 31, 2022 compared to the corresponding period in 2021. The increase in segment profit is primarily related to increased sales volume, offset in part by unfavorable foreign currency translation and higher transportation and material costs.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

Liquidity is our ability to generate sufficient cash flows from operating activities to meet our obligations and commitments. In addition, liquidity includes available borrowings under our Credit Agreement, the ability to obtain appropriate financing and our cash and cash equivalent balances. Currently, our liquidity needs are primarily driven by working capital requirements, capital expenditures, share repurchases and acquisitions. Global market conditions can be uncertain, and our ability to generate cash flows could be reduced by a deterioration in global markets.

We currently believe that cash flows from operating activities, together with liquidity available under our Credit Agreement, local working capital facilities, and cash balances, will be sufficient to fund currently anticipated working capital needs and spending requirements for at least the foreseeable future.

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Cash provided by operating activities totaled $90.8 million during the three months ended March 31, 2022, compared to $158.9 million in the corresponding period in 2021. The decrease for the three months ended March 31, 2022 compared to the prior year is primarily related to higher cash incentive payments related to our strong previous year performance.

Capital expenditures are made primarily for investments in information systems and technology, machinery, equipment and the purchase and expansion of facilities. Our capital expenditures totaled $19.2 million for the three months ended March 31, 2022 compared to $24.6 million in the corresponding period in 2021.

In September 2021, we entered into an agreement with the U.S. Department of Defense to increase domestic production capacity of pipette tips and enhance manufacturing automation and logistics. As of March 31, 2022, we have obtained $18.0 million of the $35.8 million of total funding to be received through 2023, which will offset future capital expenditures. During the three months ended March 31, 2022, we incurred approximately $1.7 million of capital expenditures relating to this funding agreement.

We continue to explore potential acquisitions. In connection with any acquisition, we may incur additional indebtedness.

Cash flows used in financing activities are primarily comprised of share repurchases. In accordance with our share repurchase program, we spent $275.0 million and $262.5 million on the repurchase of 190,593 shares and 224,808 shares, respectively.

    Senior Notes and Credit Facility Agreement

    Our debt consisted of the following at March 31, 2022:

	U.S. Dollar		Other Principal Trading Currencies		Total
3.67% $50 million ten-year Senior Notes due December 17, 2022	$	50,000	$	—	$	50,000
4.10% $50 million ten-year Senior Notes due September 19, 2023	50,000		—		50,000
3.84% $125 million ten-year Senior Notes due September 19, 2024	125,000		—		125,000
4.24% $125 million ten-year Senior Notes due June 25, 2025	125,000		—		125,000
3.91% $75 million ten-year Senior Notes due June 25, 2029	75,000		—		75,000
2.83% $125 million twelve-year Senior Notes due July 22, 2033	125,000		—		125,000
3.19% $50 million fifteen-year Senior Notes due January 24, 2035	50,000		—		50,000
2.81% $150 million fifteen-year Senior Notes due March 17, 2037	150,000		—		150,000
1.47% Euro 125 million fifteen-year Senior Notes due June 17, 2030	—		138,120		138,120
1.30% Euro 135 million fifteen-year Senior Notes due November 6, 2034	—		149,170		149,170
1.06% Euro 125 million fifteen-year Senior Notes due March 19, 2036	—		138,120		138,120
Senior notes debt issuance costs, net	(2,426)		(1,586)		(4,012)
Total Senior Notes	747,574		423,824		1,171,398
$1.25 billion Credit Agreement, interest at LIBOR plus 87.5 basis points	540,346		102,002		642,348
Other local arrangements	3,311		55,037		58,348
Total debt	1,291,231		580,863		1,872,094
Less: current portion	(50,356)		(54,906)		(105,262)
Total long-term debt	$	1,240,875	$	525,957	$	1,766,832

As of March 31, 2022, approximately $601.7 million of additional borrowings was available under our Credit Agreement, and we maintained $116.9 million of cash and cash equivalents.

Changes in exchange rates between the currencies in which we generate cash flows and the currencies in which our borrowings are denominated affect our liquidity. In addition, because we borrow in a variety of currencies, our debt balances fluctuate due to changes in exchange rates.

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Further, we do not have any downgrade triggers relating to ratings from rating agencies that would accelerate the maturity dates of our debt. We were in compliance with our debt covenants as of March 31, 2022.

In December 2021, we entered into an agreement to issue and sell $300 million 15-year Senior Notes in a private placement. We issued $150 million with a fixed interest rate of 2.81% (2.81% Senior Notes) in March 2022, which will mature in March 2037, and we will issue $150 million with a fixed interest rate of 2.91% (2.91% Senior Notes) in September 2022, which will mature in September 2037. We will use the proceeds from the sale of the notes to refinance existing indebtedness and for other general corporate purposes.

Other Local Arrangements

In 2018, two of the Company's non-U.S. pension plans issued loans totaling $39.6 million (Swiss franc 38 million) to a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company. The loans have the same terms and conditions which include an interest rate of SARON plus 87.5 basis points. The loans were renewed for one year in April 2022.

Share Repurchase Program

We have $1.8 billion of remaining availability for our share repurchase program as of March 31, 2022. The share repurchases are expected to be funded from cash generated from operating activities, borrowings, and cash balances. Repurchases will be made through open market transactions, and the amount and timing of purchases will depend on business and market conditions, the stock price, trading restrictions, the level of acquisition activity, and other factors.

We have purchased 30.4 million common shares since the inception of the program in 2004 through March 31, 2022. During the three months ended March 31, 2022 and 2021, we spent $275.0 million and $262.5 million on the repurchase of 190,593 shares and 224,808 shares at an average price per share of $1,442.84 and $1,167.64, respectively. We reissued 27,795 shares and 22,388 shares held in treasury for the exercise of stock options and restricted stock units during the three months ended March 31, 2022 and 2021, respectively.

Effect of Currency on Results of Operations

    Our earnings are affected by changing exchange rates. We are most sensitive to changes in the exchange rates between the Swiss franc, euro, Chinese renminbi, and U.S. dollar. We have more Swiss franc expenses than we do Swiss franc sales because we develop and manufacture products in Switzerland that we sell globally, and have a number of corporate functions located in Switzerland. When the Swiss franc strengthens against our other trading currencies, particularly the U.S. dollar and euro, our earnings decrease. We also have significantly more sales in the euro than we do expenses. When the euro weakens against the U.S. dollar and Swiss franc, our earnings also decrease. We estimate a 1% strengthening of the Swiss franc against the euro would reduce our earnings before tax by approximately $1.9 million to $2.1 million annually.

    We also conduct business in many geographies throughout the world, including Asia Pacific, the United Kingdom, Eastern Europe, Latin America, and Canada. Fluctuations in these currency exchange rates against the U.S. dollar can also affect our operating results. The most significant of these currency exposures is the Chinese renminbi. The impact on our earnings before tax of the Chinese renminbi weakening 1% against the U.S. dollar is a reduction of approximately $3.0 million to $3.2 million annually.

    In addition to the effects of exchange rate movements on operating profits, our debt levels can fluctuate due to changes in exchange rates, particularly between the U.S. dollar, the Swiss franc, and euro. Based on our outstanding debt at March 31, 2022, we estimate that a 5% weakening of the U.S. dollar against the currencies in which our debt is denominated would result in an increase of approximately $30.7 million in the reported U.S. dollar value of our debt.

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Forward-Looking Statements Disclaimer

You should not rely on forward-looking statements to predict our actual results. Our actual results or performance may be materially different than reflected in forward-looking statements because of various risks and uncertainties, including statements about expected revenue growth and long-term impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic and recent developments in Ukraine. In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements by terminology such as “may,” “will,” “could,” “would,” “should,” “expect,” “plan,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “believe,” “estimate,” “predict,” “potential” or “continue.”

We make forward-looking statements about future events or our future financial performance, including earnings and sales growth, earnings per share, strategic plans and contingency plans, growth opportunities or economic downturns, our ability to respond to changes in market conditions, customer demand, our competitive position, pricing, our supply chain, adequacy of our facilities, access to and the costs of raw materials, shipping and supplier costs, gross margins, planned research and development efforts and product introductions, capital expenditures, cash flow, tax-related matters, the impact of foreign currencies, compliance with laws, effects of acquisitions, and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and recent developments in Ukraine on our businesses.

Our forward-looking statements may not be accurate or complete, and we do not intend to update or revise them in light of actual results. New risks also periodically arise. Please consider the risks and factors that could cause our results to differ materially from what is described in our forward-looking statements, including the uncertain duration and severity of the COVID-19 pandemic and recent developments in Ukraine. See in particular “Factors Affecting Our Future Operating Results” and “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021 and other reports filed with the SEC from time to time.

Item 3.Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

As of March 31, 2022, there was no material change in the information provided under Item 7A in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021.

Item 4.Controls and Procedures

Under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer we have evaluated the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures as required by Exchange Act Rule 13a-15(b) as of the end of the period covered by this report. Based upon that evaluation, the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have concluded that these disclosure controls and procedures are effective. There were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting during the quarter ended March 31, 2022 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

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PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1.Legal Proceedings. None

Item 1A.Risk Factors.

For the three months ended March 31, 2022 there were no material changes from risk factors disclosed in Part I, Item 1A of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021, except the following addition of a new Risk Factor under the existing subheading, Legal, Tax, Regulatory, and Other Risks.

The Russian invasion of Ukraine and related sanctions and export controls targeting Russia and other global governmental responses to the current conflict between Russia and Ukraine could adversely impact our business and financial results.

The invasion has led to disruption, increased costs (such as energy and transportation), instability, and volatility in global markets. Since the beginning of the invasion, we also have suspended all shipments to Russia. In addition, the U.S. and other countries in which we operate have imposed sanctions and export controls on Russian financial institutions, businesses in Russia, and on Russian interests and individuals; and the Russian government is implementing sanctions and regulations in response.

In 2021, approximately 1% of our net sales were in Russia and Ukraine, and we have an immaterial amount of assets and liabilities in both countries. We also do not have manufacturing in Russia or Ukraine.

The invasion of Ukraine and sanctions issued on Russian financial institutions, businesses in Russia, and on Russian interests and individuals, and retaliatory measures by Russia in response, such as restrictions on energy supplies from Russia to countries in which we operate, could adversely impact our operations and financial results. We continue to monitor this situation as it evolves in order to assess the potential impacts on our business and the safety and well-being of our affected employees. The impact of these events on global economic conditions is currently unknown and, could have a material adverse effect on our results of operations, cash flows or financial condition.

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

Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities

	(a)	(b)		(c)	(d)
	Total Number of Shares Purchased	Average Price Paid per Share		Total Number of Shares Purchased as Part of Publicly Announced Program	Approximate Dollar Value (in thousands of Shares that may yet be Purchased under the Program)
January 1 to January 31, 2022	56,113	$	1,518.68	56,113	$	1,973,209
February 1 to February 28, 2022	61,716	$	1,458.46	61,716	$	1,883,198
March 1 to March 31, 2022	72,764	$	1,371.11	72,764	$	1,783,429
Total	190,593	$	1,442.84	190,593	$	1,783,429

The Company has $1.8 billion of remaining availability for its share repurchase program as of March 31, 2022. We have purchased 30.4 million shares since the inception of the program through March 31, 2022.

During the three months ended March 31, 2022 and 2021, we spent $275.0 million and $262.5 million on the repurchase of 190,593 and 224,808 shares at an average price per share of

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$1,442.84 and $1,167.64, respectively. We reissued 27,795 shares and 22,388 shares held in treasury for the exercise of stock options and restricted stock units for the three months ended March 31, 2022 and 2021, respectively.

Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities. None

Item 5.Other information. None

Item 6.Exhibits. See Exhibit Index.

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EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit No.		Description
	31.1*	Certification of the Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes — Oxley Act of 2002
	31.2*	Certification of the Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes — Oxley Act of 2002
	32*	Certification Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes — Oxley Act of 2002
	101.INS*	XBRL Instance Document - the instance document does not appear in the Interactive Data File because its XBRL tags are embedded within the Inline XBRL document
	101.SCH*	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document
	101.CAL*	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document
	101.LAB*	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document
	101.PRE*	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document
	101.DEF*	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document

_______________________

*    Filed herewith

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SIGNATURE

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.

    

		Mettler-Toledo International Inc.
Date:	May 6, 2022	By:	/s/Shawn P. Vadala
			Shawn P. Vadala
			Chief Financial Officer

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EX-31.1

Exhibit 31.1

Certification Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

I, Patrick Kaltenbach, certify that:

(1)I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of Mettler-Toledo International Inc.;

(2)Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

(3)Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

(4)The registrant's other certifying officers and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:

(a)Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

(b)Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

(c)Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant's disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

(d)Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and

(5)The registrant's other certifying officers and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant's auditors and the audit committee of the registrant's board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

(a)All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant's ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

(b)Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

Dated: May 6, 2022

/s/ Patrick Kaltenbach

Patrick Kaltenbach    

Chief Executive Officer

EX-31.2

Exhibit 31.2

Certification Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

I, Shawn P. Vadala certify that:

(1)I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of Mettler-Toledo International Inc.;

(2)Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

(3)Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

(4)The registrant's other certifying officers and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:

(a)Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

(b)Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

(c)Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant's disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

(d)Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and

(5)The registrant's other certifying officers and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant's auditors and the audit committee of the registrant's board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

(a)All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant's ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

(b)Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

Dated: May 6, 2022

/s/ Shawn P. Vadala

Shawn P. Vadala

Chief Financial Officer

EX-32

Exhibit 32

Certification Pursuant to

Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (subsections (a) and (b) of Section 1350, Chapter 63 of Title 18, United States Code), each of the undersigned officers of Mettler-Toledo International Inc. (the "Company") does hereby certify, to such officer's knowledge, that:

This quarterly report on Form 10-Q for the period ending March 31, 2022 fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the information contained in this periodic report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.

Dated: May 6, 2022

/s/ Patrick Kaltenbach

Patrick Kaltenbach

Chief Executive Officer

/s/ Shawn P. Vadala

Shawn P. Vadala

Chief Financial Officer

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Document and Entity Information	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2022 shares
Cover [Abstract]
Document Type	10-Q
Document Quarterly Report	true
Document Period End Date	Mar. 31, 2022
Document Transition Report	false
Entity File Number	1-13595
Entity Registrant Name	Mettler Toledo International Inc
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code	DE
Entity Tax Identification Number	13-3668641
Entity Address, Address Line One	1900 Polaris Parkway
Entity Address, City or Town	Columbus
Entity Address, State or Province	OH
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code	43240
City Area Code	614
Local Phone Number	438-4511
Title of 12(b) Security	Common Stock, $0.01 par value
Trading Symbol	MTD
Security Exchange Name	NYSE
Entity Current Reporting Status	Yes
Entity Interactive Data Current	Yes
Entity Filer Category	Large Accelerated Filer
Entity Small Business	false
Entity Emerging Growth Company	false
Entity Shell Company	false
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding	22,680,305
Entity Central Index Key	0001037646
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2022
Document Fiscal Period Focus	Q1
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--12-31
Amendment Flag	false

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Interim Consolidated Statements of Operations (Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2022	Mar. 31, 2021
Revenues	$ 897,791	$ 804,390
Gross profit	519,585	471,696
Research and development	43,028	39,272
Selling, general and administrative	235,312	221,752
Amortization	16,604	13,884
Interest Expense	11,338	9,471
Restructuring Charges	4,011	1,193
Other charges (income), net	(3,709)	710
Earnings before taxes	213,001	185,414
Provision for taxes	39,000	35,751
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent	$ 174,001	$ 149,663
Basic earnings per common share:
Net earnings	$ 7.64	$ 6.41
Weighted average number of common shares	22,768,298	23,365,077
Diluted earnings per common share:
Net earnings	$ 7.55	$ 6.32
Weighted average number of common and common equivalent shares	23,040,231	23,685,665
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent	$ 178,351	$ 172,844
Product [Member]
Cost of Goods and Services Sold	289,089	245,270
Revenues	706,615	626,915
Service [Member]
Cost of Goods and Services Sold	89,117	87,424
Revenues	$ 191,176	$ 177,475

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Interim Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 116,949	$ 98,564
Trade accounts receivable, less allowances of $16,571 at March 31, 2019 and $15,469 at December 31, 2018	617,880	647,335
Inventories	446,490	414,543
Other current assets and prepaid expenses	128,567	108,916
Total current assets	1,309,886	1,269,358
Property, plant and equipment, net	787,472	799,365
Goodwill	650,118	648,622
Other intangible assets, net	305,079	307,450
Deferred Income Tax Assets, Net	38,920	39,496
Other non-current assets	264,708	262,507
Total assets	3,356,183	3,326,798
Current liabilities:
Trade accounts payable	259,352	272,911
Accrued and other liabilities	214,558	208,811
Accrued compensation and related items	143,632	236,265
Deferred revenue and customer prepayments	215,680	192,648
Taxes payable	148,929	134,769
Short-term borrowings and current maturities of long-term debt	105,262	101,134
Total current liabilities	1,087,413	1,146,538
Long-term debt	1,766,832	1,580,808
Non-current deferred tax liabilities	65,174	62,230
Other non-current liabilities	352,194	365,801
Total liabilities	3,271,613	3,155,377
Commitments and Contingencies
Shareholders' equity:
Preferred stock, $0.01 par value per share; authorized 10,000,000 shares	0	0
Common stock, $0.01 par value per share; authorized 125,000,000 shares; issued 44,786,011 and 44,786,011 shares; outstanding 24,803,286 and 24,921,963 shares at March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018, respectively	448	448
Additional paid-in capital	831,503	825,974
Treasury stock at cost (19,982,725 shares at March 31, 2019 and 19,864,048 shares at December 31, 2018)	(6,527,380)	(6,259,049)
Retained earnings	6,030,873	5,859,272
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax	(250,874)	(255,224)
Total shareholders' equity	84,570	171,421
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity	3,356,183	3,326,798
Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Restricted Cash Equivalents	$ 116,949	$ 98,564

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Interim Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited) (Parenthetical) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021
Current assets:
Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Current	$ 23,098	$ 22,176
Shareholders' equity:
Preferred stock, par value	$ 0.01	$ 0.01
Preferred Stock, Shares Authorized	10,000,000	10,000,000
Common stock, par value	$ 0.01	$ 0.01
Common stock, shares authorized	125,000,000	125,000,000
Common stock, shares issued	44,786,011	44,786,011
Common stock, shares outstanding	22,680,305	22,843,103
Treasury stock, shares	22,105,706	21,942,908

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Interim Consolidated Statements of Shareholders' Equity and Comprehensive Income (Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Total	Common Stock	Additional Paid-in Capital	Treasury Stock	Retained Earnings	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Beginning balance at Dec. 31, 2020	$ 282,675	$ 448	$ 805,140	$ (5,283,584)	$ 5,095,596	$ (334,925)
Beginning balance, shares at Dec. 31, 2020		23,471,841
Exercise of stock options and restricted stock units, shares	22,388	22,388
Share based compensation, exercise value	$ 5,049		1,239	4,682	872	0
Repurchases of common stock	$ (262,500)			(262,500)
Repurchases of common stock, shares	(224,808)	(224,808)
Adjustment to Additional Paid in Capital, Share-Based Compensation	$ 4,575		4,575
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent	149,663				149,663
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent	23,181					23,181
Ending balance at Mar. 31, 2021	202,643	$ 448	810,954	(5,541,402)	5,244,387	(311,744)
Ending balance, shares at Mar. 31, 2021		23,269,421
Beginning balance at Dec. 31, 2021	$ 171,421	$ 448	825,974	(6,259,049)	5,859,272	(255,224)
Beginning balance, shares at Dec. 31, 2021	22,843,103	22,843,103
Exercise of stock options and restricted stock units, shares	27,795	27,795
Share based compensation, exercise value	$ 5,289		1,020	6,669	2,400	0
Repurchases of common stock	$ (275,000)			$ (275,000)
Repurchases of common stock, shares	(190,593)	(190,593)
Adjustment to Additional Paid in Capital, Share-Based Compensation	$ 4,509		$ 4,509
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent	174,001				$ 174,001
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent	4,350					$ 4,350
Ending balance at Mar. 31, 2022	$ 84,570
Ending balance, shares at Mar. 31, 2022	22,680,305	22,680,305

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Interim Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2022	Mar. 31, 2021
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent	$ 174,001	$ 149,663
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation	11,880	10,943
Amortization	16,604	13,884
Deferred tax benefit	(1,096)	(5,068)
Share-based compensation	4,509	4,575
Increase (decrease) in cash resulting from changes in:
Trade accounts receivable, net	23,293	12,232
Inventories	(37,643)	(28,029)
Other current assets	(15,031)	(4,175)
Trade accounts payable	(15,396)	15,543
Taxes payable	16,308	15,411
Other Operating Activities, Cash Flow Statement	(86,592)	(26,102)
Net cash provided by operating activities	90,837	158,877
Cash flows from investing activities:
Purchase of property, plant and equipment	(19,151)	(24,605)
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Net of Cash Acquired	(9,704)	(185,074)
Payments for (Proceeds from) Derivative Instrument, Investing Activities	3,743	18,226
Net cash used in investing activities	(7,112)	(191,453)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from borrowings	684,037	827,991
Repayments of borrowings	(478,479)	(523,146)
Proceeds from stock option exercises	5,289	5,049
Repurchases of common stock	(275,000)	(262,500)
Proceeds from (Payments for) Other Financing Activities	(332)	(714)
Net cash used in financing activities	(64,485)	46,680
Effect of Exchange Rate on Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Restricted Cash Equivalents	(855)	(1,704)
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents	18,385	12,400
Cash and cash equivalents:
Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Restricted Cash Equivalents	116,949	$ 106,654
Proceeds from government funding	$ 18,000

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Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Notes)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2022

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Abstract]

Comprehensive Income (Loss) Note [Text Block]

ACCUMULATED COMPREHENSIVE AND OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

    Comprehensive income (loss), net of tax consisted of the following:

	March 31, 2022		March 31, 2021
Net earnings	$	174,001	$	149,663
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	4,350		$	23,181
Comprehensive income, net of tax	$	178,351	$	172,844

The following table presents changes in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) by component for the periods ended March 31, 2022 and 2021:

	Currency Translation Adjustment		Net Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Cash Flow Hedging Arrangements, Net of Tax		Pension and Post-Retirement Benefit Related Items, Net of Tax		Total
Balance at December 31, 2021	$	(19,566)	$	2	$	(235,660)	$	(255,224)
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Unrealized gains (losses) cash flow hedging arrangements	—		3,961		—		3,961
Foreign currency translation adjustment	5,342		—		(4,779)		563
Amounts recognized from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	—		(3,623)		3,449		(174)
Net change in other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	5,342		338		(1,330)		4,350
Balance at March 31, 2022	$	(14,224)	$	340	$	(236,990)	$	(250,874)

	Currency Translation Adjustment		Net Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Cash Flow Hedging Arrangements, Net of Tax		Pension and Post-Retirement Benefit Related Items, Net of Tax		Total
Balance at December 31, 2020	$	(31,101)	$	(1,479)	$	(302,345)	$	(334,925)
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Unrealized gains (losses) cash flow hedging arrangements	—		8,274		—		8,274
Foreign currency translation adjustment	3,234		—		13,988		17,222
Amounts recognized from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	—		(7,467)		5,152		(2,315)
Net change in other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	3,234		807		19,140		23,181
Balance at March 31, 2021	$	(27,867)	$	(672)	$	(283,205)	$	(311,744)

    The following table presents amounts recognized from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) for the three months ended March 31:

	2022		2021		Location of Amounts Recognized in Earnings
Effective portion of (gains) losses on cash flow hedging arrangements:
Interest rate swap agreements	$	352	$	531	Interest expense
Cross currency swap	(4,797)		(9,708)		(a)
Total before taxes	(4,445)		(9,177)
Provision for taxes	(822)		(1,710)		Provision for taxes
Total, net of taxes	$	(3,623)	$	(7,467)
Recognition of defined benefit pension and post-retirement items:
Recognition of actuarial (gains) losses, plan amendments and prior service cost, before taxes	$	4,393	$	6,529	(b)
Provision for taxes	944		1,377		Provision for taxes
Total, net of taxes	$	3,449	$	5,152

(a)The cross currency swap reflects an unrealized gain of $4.4 million recorded in other charges (income) that was offset by the underlying unrealized loss in the hedged debt for the three months ended March 31, 2022. The cross currency swap also reflects a realized gain of $0.4 million recorded in interest expense for the three months ended March 31, 2022.

(b)These accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) components are included in the computation of net periodic pension and post-retirement cost. See Note 12 for additional details for the three months ended March 31, 2022 and 2021.

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Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2022

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Abstract]

Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block]

he following table presents changes in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) by component for the periods ended March 31, 2022 and 2021:

	Currency Translation Adjustment		Net Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Cash Flow Hedging Arrangements, Net of Tax		Pension and Post-Retirement Benefit Related Items, Net of Tax		Total
Balance at December 31, 2021	$	(19,566)	$	2	$	(235,660)	$	(255,224)
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Unrealized gains (losses) cash flow hedging arrangements	—		3,961		—		3,961
Foreign currency translation adjustment	5,342		—		(4,779)		563
Amounts recognized from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	—		(3,623)		3,449		(174)
Net change in other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	5,342		338		(1,330)		4,350
Balance at March 31, 2022	$	(14,224)	$	340	$	(236,990)	$	(250,874)

	Currency Translation Adjustment		Net Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Cash Flow Hedging Arrangements, Net of Tax		Pension and Post-Retirement Benefit Related Items, Net of Tax		Total
Balance at December 31, 2020	$	(31,101)	$	(1,479)	$	(302,345)	$	(334,925)
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Unrealized gains (losses) cash flow hedging arrangements	—		8,274		—		8,274
Foreign currency translation adjustment	3,234		—		13,988		17,222
Amounts recognized from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	—		(7,467)		5,152		(2,315)
Net change in other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	3,234		807		19,140		23,181
Balance at March 31, 2021	$	(27,867)	$	(672)	$	(283,205)	$	(311,744)

Disclosure of Reclassification Amount [Text Block]

The following table presents amounts recognized from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) for the three months ended March 31:

	2022		2021		Location of Amounts Recognized in Earnings
Effective portion of (gains) losses on cash flow hedging arrangements:
Interest rate swap agreements	$	352	$	531	Interest expense
Cross currency swap	(4,797)		(9,708)		(a)
Total before taxes	(4,445)		(9,177)
Provision for taxes	(822)		(1,710)		Provision for taxes
Total, net of taxes	$	(3,623)	$	(7,467)
Recognition of defined benefit pension and post-retirement items:
Recognition of actuarial (gains) losses, plan amendments and prior service cost, before taxes	$	4,393	$	6,529	(b)
Provision for taxes	944		1,377		Provision for taxes
Total, net of taxes	$	3,449	$	5,152

Schedule of Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block]

ACCUMULATED COMPREHENSIVE AND OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

    Comprehensive income (loss), net of tax consisted of the following:

	March 31, 2022		March 31, 2021
Net earnings	$	174,001	$	149,663
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	4,350		$	23,181
Comprehensive income, net of tax	$	178,351	$	172,844

The following table presents changes in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) by component for the periods ended March 31, 2022 and 2021:

	Currency Translation Adjustment		Net Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Cash Flow Hedging Arrangements, Net of Tax		Pension and Post-Retirement Benefit Related Items, Net of Tax		Total
Balance at December 31, 2021	$	(19,566)	$	2	$	(235,660)	$	(255,224)
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Unrealized gains (losses) cash flow hedging arrangements	—		3,961		—		3,961
Foreign currency translation adjustment	5,342		—		(4,779)		563
Amounts recognized from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	—		(3,623)		3,449		(174)
Net change in other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	5,342		338		(1,330)		4,350
Balance at March 31, 2022	$	(14,224)	$	340	$	(236,990)	$	(250,874)

	Currency Translation Adjustment		Net Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Cash Flow Hedging Arrangements, Net of Tax		Pension and Post-Retirement Benefit Related Items, Net of Tax		Total
Balance at December 31, 2020	$	(31,101)	$	(1,479)	$	(302,345)	$	(334,925)
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Unrealized gains (losses) cash flow hedging arrangements	—		8,274		—		8,274
Foreign currency translation adjustment	3,234		—		13,988		17,222
Amounts recognized from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	—		(7,467)		5,152		(2,315)
Net change in other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	3,234		807		19,140		23,181
Balance at March 31, 2021	$	(27,867)	$	(672)	$	(283,205)	$	(311,744)

    The following table presents amounts recognized from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) for the three months ended March 31:

	2022		2021		Location of Amounts Recognized in Earnings
Effective portion of (gains) losses on cash flow hedging arrangements:
Interest rate swap agreements	$	352	$	531	Interest expense
Cross currency swap	(4,797)		(9,708)		(a)
Total before taxes	(4,445)		(9,177)
Provision for taxes	(822)		(1,710)		Provision for taxes
Total, net of taxes	$	(3,623)	$	(7,467)
Recognition of defined benefit pension and post-retirement items:
Recognition of actuarial (gains) losses, plan amendments and prior service cost, before taxes	$	4,393	$	6,529	(b)
Provision for taxes	944		1,377		Provision for taxes
Total, net of taxes	$	3,449	$	5,152

(a)The cross currency swap reflects an unrealized gain of $4.4 million recorded in other charges (income) that was offset by the underlying unrealized loss in the hedged debt for the three months ended March 31, 2022. The cross currency swap also reflects a realized gain of $0.4 million recorded in interest expense for the three months ended March 31, 2022.

(b)These accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) components are included in the computation of net periodic pension and post-retirement cost. See Note 12 for additional details for the three months ended March 31, 2022 and 2021.

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Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021	Mar. 31, 2021	Dec. 31, 2020
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment, Net of Tax	$ (14,224)	$ (19,566)	$ (27,867)	$ (31,101)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Adjustment, Net of Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent	5,342	3,234
Amounts recognized from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), Defined Benefit Plan, net of tax	3,449	5,152
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Cash Flow Hedge, Gain (Loss), after Reclassification and Tax	338	807
Amount recognized from accumulated other comprehensive income, defined benefit plan, net of foreign currency adjustment, net of tax	(1,330)	19,140
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Defined Benefit Plan, after Reclassification Adjustment, after Tax	3,449	5,152
AOCI, Cash Flow Hedge, Cumulative Gain (Loss), after Tax	340	2	(672)	(1,479)
Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Defined Benefit Plan, after Tax	(236,990)	(235,660)	(283,205)	(302,345)
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax	(250,874)	(255,224)	$ (311,744)	$ (334,925)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Cash Flow Hedge, Gain (Loss), after Reclassification and Tax	3,961	8,274
Foreign currency translation adjustment including defined benefit plan foreign currency adjustment, net of tax	563	17,222
Foreign currency translation adjustment, Defined Benefit Plan, net of tax	(4,779)	13,988
Reclassification from AOCI, Current Period, Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent	(174)	(2,315)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI on Derivatives, Net of Tax	(3,623)	(7,467)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax	$ 4,350	$ 23,181

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Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Details 1 (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Cross Currency Swap interest portion recognized in income	$ 400
Interest Rate Cash Flow Hedge Gain (Loss) Reclassified to Earnings, Net	352	$ 531
Foreign Currency Cash Flow Hedge Gain (Loss) Reclassified to Earnings, Net	(4,797)	(9,708)
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Reclassified from Accumulated OCI into Income, Effective Portion, Net	(4,445)	(9,177)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Cash Flow Hedge, Gain (Loss), before Reclassification, Tax	(822)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Derivatives Arising During Period, Tax		(1,710)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI on Derivatives, Net of Tax	(3,623)	(7,467)
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Defined Benefit Plan, before Tax, after Reclassification Adjustment, Attributable to Parent	4,393	6,529
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Defined Benefit Plan, after Reclassification Adjustment, Tax, Attributable to Parent	944	1,377
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)	39,000
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Defined Benefit Plan, after Reclassification Adjustment, after Tax	3,449	$ 5,152
Cross Currency Swap Revaluation Portion Recognized in Earnings	$ 4,400

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Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Details 2 (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2022	Mar. 31, 2021
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent	$ 174,001	$ 149,663
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent	4,350	23,181
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent	$ 178,351	$ 172,844

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Basis of Presentation

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2022

Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]

BASIS OF PRESENTATION

BASIS OF PRESENTATION

Mettler-Toledo International Inc. (Mettler-Toledo or the Company) is a leading global supplier of precision instruments and services. The Company manufactures weighing instruments for use in laboratory, industrial, packaging, logistics and food retailing applications. The Company also manufactures several related analytical instruments and provides automated chemistry solutions used in drug and chemical compound discovery and development. In addition, the Company manufactures metal detection and other end-of-line inspection systems used in production and packaging and provides solutions for use in certain process analytics applications. The Company's primary manufacturing facilities are located in China, Germany, Switzerland, the United Kingdom and the United States. The Company's principal executive offices are located in Columbus, Ohio and Greifensee, Switzerland.

The accompanying interim consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (U.S. GAAP) and include all entities in which the Company has control, which are its wholly-owned subsidiaries. The interim consolidated financial statements have been prepared without audit, pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission. Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP have been condensed or omitted pursuant to such rules and regulations. The interim consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and the notes thereto included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021.

The accompanying interim consolidated financial statements reflect all adjustments which, in the opinion of management, are necessary for a fair statement of the results of the interim periods presented. Operating results for the three months ended March 31, 2022 are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the full year ending December 31, 2022.

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, as well as disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements, and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting periods. These financial statements were prepared using information reasonably available as of March 31, 2022 and through the date of this Report. Actual results may differ from those estimates due to uncertainty relating to the COVID-19 pandemic, the invasion of Ukraine, as well as other factors.

All intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated.

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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2022

Accounting Policies [Abstract]

SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Trade Accounts Receivable

Trade accounts receivable are recorded at the invoiced amount and do not bear interest. The allowance for expected credit losses represents the Company's best estimate based on historical information, current information, and reasonable and supportable forecasts of future events and circumstances.

Inventories

Inventories are valued at the lower of cost or net realizable value. Cost, which includes direct materials, labor and overhead, is generally determined using the first in, first out (FIFO) method. The estimated net realizable value is based on assumptions for future demand and related pricing. Adjustments to the cost basis of the Company’s inventory are made for excess and obsolete items based on usage, orders and technological obsolescence. If actual market conditions are less favorable than those projected by management, reductions in the value of inventory may be required.

Inventories consisted of the following:

	March 31, 2022		December 31, 2021
Raw materials and parts	$	199,933	$	184,624
Work-in-progress	84,081		76,019
Finished goods	162,476		153,900
	$	446,490	$	414,543

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets

Goodwill, representing the excess of purchase price over the net asset value of companies acquired, and indefinite-lived intangible assets are not amortized, but are reviewed for impairment annually in the fourth quarter, or more frequently if events or changes in circumstances indicate that an asset might be impaired. The annual evaluation for goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets are generally based on an assessment of qualitative factors to determine whether it is more likely than not that the fair value of the asset is less than its carrying amount.

Other intangible assets include indefinite-lived assets and assets subject to amortization. Where applicable, amortization is charged on a straight-line basis over the expected period to be benefited. The straight-line method of amortization reflects an appropriate allocation of the cost of the intangible assets to earnings in proportion to the amount of economic benefits obtained by the Company in each reporting period. The Company assesses the initial acquisition of intangible assets in accordance with the provisions of ASC 805 “Business Combinations” and the continued accounting for previously recognized intangible assets and goodwill in accordance with the provisions of ASC 350 “Intangibles – Goodwill and Other” and ASC 360 “Property, Plant and Equipment.”

    Other intangible assets consisted of the following:

	March 31, 2022						December 31, 2021
	Gross Amount		Accumulated Amortization		Intangibles, Net		Gross Amount		Accumulated Amortization		Intangibles, Net
Customer relationships	$	285,764	$	(82,997)	$	202,767	$	282,470	$	(79,782)	$	202,688
Proven technology and patents	112,613		(57,775)		54,838		115,680		(56,305)		59,375
Trade name (finite life)	7,425		(2,927)		4,498		8,206		(3,731)		4,475
Trade name (indefinite life)	35,903		—		35,903		35,949		—		35,949
Other	13,056		(5,983)		7,073		10,641		(5,678)		4,963
	$	454,761	$	(149,682)	$	305,079	$	452,946	$	(145,496)	$	307,450

The Company recognized amortization expense associated with the above intangible assets of $6.8 million and $4.1 million for the three months ended March 31, 2022 and 2021, respectively. The annual aggregate amortization expense based on the current balance of other intangible assets is estimated at $26.3 million for 2022, $25.3 million for 2023, $23.1 million for 2024, $22.2 million for 2025, $20.0 million for 2026 and $18.6 million for 2027. Purchased intangible amortization was $6.6 million, $5.1 million after tax, and $3.8 million, $2.9 million after tax, for the three months ended March 31, 2022 and 2021, respectively.

In addition to the above amortization, the Company recorded amortization expense associated with capitalized software of $9.7 million and $9.8 million for the three months ended March 31, 2022 and 2021, respectively.

Revenue Recognition

Product revenue is recognized from contracts with customers when a customer has obtained control of a product. The Company considers control to have transferred based upon shipping terms. To the extent the Company’s arrangements have a separate performance obligation, revenue related to any

post-shipment performance obligation is deferred until completed. Shipping and handling costs charged to customers are included in total net sales and the associated expense is a component of cost of sales. Certain products are also sold through indirect distribution channels whereby the distributor assumes any further obligations to the end customer. Revenue is recognized on these distributor arrangements upon transfer of control to the distributor. Contracts do not contain variable pricing arrangements that are retrospective, except for rebate programs. Rebates are estimated based on expected sales volumes and offset against revenue at the time such revenue is recognized. The Company generally maintains the right to accept or reject a product return in its terms and conditions and also maintains appropriate accruals for outstanding credits. The related provisions for estimated returns and rebates are immaterial to the consolidated financial statements.

Certain of the Company’s product arrangements include separate performance obligations, primarily related to installation. Such performance obligations are accounted for separately when the deliverables have stand-alone value and the satisfaction of the undelivered performance obligations is probable and within the Company's control. The allocation of revenue between the performance obligations is based on the observable stand-alone selling prices at the time of the sale in accordance with a number of factors including service technician billing rates, time to install, and geographic location.

Software is generally not considered a distinct performance obligation with the exception of a few small software applications. The Company generally does not sell software products without the related hardware instrument as the software is embedded in the product. The Company’s products typically require no significant production, modification, or customization of the hardware or software that is essential to the functionality of the products.

Service revenue not under contract is recognized upon the completion of the service performed. Revenue from spare parts sold on a stand-alone basis is recognized when control is transferred to the customer, which is generally at the time of shipment or delivery. Revenue from service contracts is recognized ratably over the contract period using a time-based method. These contracts represent an obligation to perform repair and other services including regulatory compliance qualification, calibration, certification, and preventative maintenance on a customer’s pre-defined equipment over the contract period.

Employee Termination Benefits

In situations where contractual termination benefits exist, the Company records accruals for employee termination benefits when it is probable that a liability has been incurred and the amount of the liability is reasonably estimable. All other employee termination arrangements are recognized and measured at their fair value at the communication date unless the employee is required to render additional service beyond the legal notification period, in which case the liability is recognized ratably over the future service period.

Share-Based Compensation

The Company recognizes share-based compensation expense within selling, general and administrative in the consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income with a corresponding offset to additional paid-in capital in the consolidated balance sheet. The Company recorded $4.5 million and $4.6 million of share-based compensation expense for the three months ended March 31, 2022 and 2021, respectively.

Research and Development

Research and development costs primarily consist of salaries, consulting and other costs. The Company expenses these costs as incurred.

Business Combinations and Asset Acquisitions

The Company accounts for business acquisitions under the accounting standards for business combinations utilizing the acquisition method of accounting. The results of each acquisition are included in the Company's consolidated results as of the acquisition date. The purchase price of an acquisition is allocated to tangible and intangible assets and assumed liabilities based on their estimated fair values and any consideration in excess of the net assets acquired is recognized as goodwill. The determination of the values of the acquired assets and assumed liabilities, including goodwill and intangible assets, require significant judgement. Acquisition transaction costs are expensed when incurred.

In circumstances where an acquisition involves a contingent consideration arrangement, the Company recognizes a liability equal to the fair value of the expected contingent payments as of the acquisition date. Subsequent changes in the fair value of the contingent consideration are recorded to other charges (income), net.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

In March 2020 and January 2021, the FASB issued ASU 2020-04 and ASU 2021-01: Reference Rate Reform, which provides optional expedients and exceptions for applying GAAP to contracts, hedging relationships, and other transactions affected by the discontinuance of LIBOR or another referenced rate. The guidance may be applied to any applicable contract entered into before December 31, 2022. The Company's interest rate and cross currency swaps, as mentioned in Note 4 to the consolidated financial statements, are governed by International Swaps and Derivatives Association (ISDA) agreements, and the Company will adhere to the ISDA's fallback protocol when LIBOR is discontinued. In addition, the Company renewed the LIBOR-based credit agreement, as discussed further in Note 10 of the Annual Report Form 10-K, which includes a fallback protocol when LIBOR is discontinued. Based on these procedures, when LIBOR is discontinued, the interest rate and cross currency swaps will not require de-designation if certain criteria are met. The Company expects the financial impact of the rate change when LIBOR is discontinued to be immaterial to its financial statements.

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Revenue Recognition (Notes)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2022

Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]

Revenue from Contract with Customer [Text Block]

REVENUE

The Company disaggregates revenue from contracts with customers by product, service, timing of revenue recognition, and geography. A summary by the Company’s reportable segments follows:

Three months ended March 31, 2022	U.S. Operations		Swiss Operations		Western European Operations		Chinese Operations		Other Operations		Total
Product Revenue	$	248,807	$	33,910	$	138,009	$	167,989	$	117,900	$	706,615
Service Revenue:
Point in time	60,154		7,168		36,223		10,327		28,600		142,472
Over time	16,860		2,192		18,654		4,390		6,608		48,704
Total	$	325,821	$	43,270	$	192,886	$	182,706	$	153,108	$	897,791

Three months ended March 31, 2021	U.S. Operations		Swiss Operations		Western European Operations		Chinese Operations		Other Operations		Total
Product Revenue	$	205,191	$	30,167	$	136,899	$	143,325	$	111,333	$	626,915
Service Revenue:
Point in time	51,591		6,891		35,630		9,342		27,877		131,331
Over time	15,177		2,223		19,821		3,407		5,516		46,144
Total	$	271,959	$	39,281	$	192,350	$	156,074	$	144,726	$	804,390

    A breakdown of net sales to external customers by geographic customer destination for the three months ended March 31 follows:

	2022		2021
Americas	$	352,689	$	303,339
Europe	249,784		241,377
Asia / Rest of World	295,318		259,674
Total	$	897,791	$	804,390

The Company's global revenue mix by product category is laboratory (57% of sales), industrial (38% of sales) and retail (5% of sales). The Company's product revenue by reportable segment is proportionately similar to the Company's global mix except the Company's Swiss Operations is largely comprised of laboratory products, while the Company's Chinese Operations has a slightly higher percentage of industrial products. A breakdown of the Company’s sales by product category for the three months ended March 31 follows:

	2022		2021
Laboratory	$	513,550	$	444,627
Industrial	343,738		310,777
Retail	40,503		48,986
Total	$	897,791	$	804,390

The payment terms in the Company’s contracts with customers do not exceed one year and therefore contracts do not contain a significant financing component. In most cases, after appropriate credit evaluations, payments are due in arrears and are recognized as receivables. Unbilled revenue is recorded when performance obligations have been satisfied, but not yet billed to the customer. Unbilled revenue as of March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021 was $33.9 million and $32.1 million, respectively, and is included within accounts receivable. Deferred revenue and customer prepayments are recorded when cash payments are received or due in advance of the performance obligation being satisfied. Deferred revenue primarily includes prepaid service contracts, as well as deferred installation.

Changes in the components of deferred revenue and customer prepayments during the periods ended March 31, 2022 and 2021 are as follows:

	2022		2021
Beginning balances as of January 1	$	192,648	$	149,106
Customer pre-payments/deferred revenue	182,539		162,765
Revenue recognized	(156,141)		(127,985)
Foreign currency translation	(3,366)		(3,556)
Ending balance as of March 31	$	215,680	$	180,330

The Company generally expenses sales commissions when incurred because the contract period is one year or less. These costs are recorded within selling, general, and administrative expenses. The Company has not disclosed the value of unsatisfied performance obligations other than customer pre-payments and deferred revenue above as most contracts have an expected length of one year or less and amounts greater than one year are immaterial.

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Financial Instruments

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2022

Derivative [Line Items]

FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTSThe Company has limited involvement with derivative financial instruments and does not use them for trading purposes. The Company enters into certain interest rate swap agreements in order to manage its

exposure to changes in interest rates. The amount of the Company's fixed obligation interest payments may change based upon the expiration dates of its interest rate swap agreements and the level and composition of its debt. The Company also enters into certain foreign currency forward contracts to limit the Company's exposure to currency fluctuations on the respective hedged items. For additional disclosures on derivative instruments regarding balance sheet location, fair value, and the amounts reclassified into other comprehensive income and the effective portions of the cash flow hedges, also see Notes 5 and 9 to the interim consolidated financial statements. As also mentioned in Note 7, the Company has designated its euro-denominated debt as a hedge of a portion of its net investment in euro-denominated foreign subsidiary.

Cash Flow Hedges

In November 2021, the Company entered into a cross currency swap arrangement designated as a cash flow hedge. The agreement converts $50 million of borrowings under the Company's credit facility into synthetic Swiss franc debt, which allows the Company to effectively change the floating rate LIBOR-based interest payments, excluding the credit spread, to a fixed Swiss franc income of 0.64%. The swap matures in November 2023.

In June 2021, the Company entered into a cross currency swap arrangement designated as a cash flow hedge. The agreement converts $50 million of borrowings under the Company's credit facility into synthetic Swiss franc debt, which allows the Company to effectively change the floating rate LIBOR-based interest payments, excluding the credit spread, to a fixed Swiss franc income of 0.57%. The swap matures in June 2025. This cross currency swap replaced a similar $50 million swap entered into in June 2019 which matured in June 2021, which converted floating rate LIBOR to a fixed Swiss franc income of 0.95%.

In June 2021, the Company entered into a cross currency swap arrangement designated as a cash flow hedge. The agreement converts $50 million of borrowings under the Company's credit facility into synthetic Swiss franc debt, which allows the Company to effectively change the floating rate LIBOR-based interest payments, excluding the credit spread, to a fixed Swiss franc income of 0.66%. The swap matures in June 2024. This cross currency swap replaced a similar $50 million swap entered into in February 2019 and matured in June 2021, which converted floating rate LIBOR to a fixed Swiss franc income of 0.78%.

In June 2019, the Company entered into a cross currency swap arrangement designated as a cash flow hedge. The agreement converts $50 million of borrowings under the Company's credit facility into synthetic Swiss franc debt, which allows the Company to effectively change the floating rate LIBOR-based interest payments, excluding the credit spread, to a fixed Swiss franc income of 0.82%. The swap began in June 2019 and matures in June 2023.

In 2015, the Company entered into an interest rate swap agreement designated as a cash flow hedge. The agreement is a swap which has the effect of changing the floating rate LIBOR-based interest payments associated with $100 million in borrowings under the Company's credit agreement to a fixed obligation of 2.25%. The swap began in February 2017 and matured in February 2022.

The Company's cash flow hedges are recorded gross at fair value in the consolidated balance sheet at March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021, respectively. A derivative gain of $4.0 million based upon interest rates at March 31, 2022, is expected to be reclassified from other comprehensive income (loss) to earnings in the next twelve months. The cash flow hedges remain effective as of March 31, 2022.

Other Derivatives

The Company enters into foreign currency forward contracts in order to economically hedge short-term trade and non-trade intercompany balances largely denominated in Swiss franc, other major European currencies, and the Chinese renminbi with its foreign businesses. In accordance with U.S. GAAP, these contracts are considered “derivatives not designated as hedging instruments.” Gains or losses on these instruments are reported in current earnings. The foreign currency forward contracts are recorded at fair value in the consolidated balance sheet at March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021, as

disclosed in Note 5. The Company recognized in other charges (income) a net gain of $1.5 million and net gain of $12.5 million during the three months ended March 31, 2022 and 2021, respectively, which offset the related transaction gains (losses) associated with these contracts. At March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021, these contracts had a notional value of $948.6 million and $1.0 billion, respectively.

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Fair Value Measurements

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2022

Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]

FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS

FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS

At March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021, the Company had derivative assets totaling $8.3 million and $6.0 million, respectively, and derivative liabilities totaling $5.9 million and $10.3 million, respectively. The Company has limited involvement with derivative financial instruments and therefore does not present all the required disclosures in tabular format. The fair values of the interest rate swap agreements, the cross currency swap agreements, and the foreign currency forward contracts that economically hedge short-term intercompany balances are estimated based upon inputs from current valuation information obtained from dealer quotes and priced with observable market assumptions and appropriate valuation adjustments for credit risk. The Company has evaluated the valuation methodologies used to develop the fair values by dealers in order to determine whether such valuations are representative of an exit price in the Company’s principal market. In addition, the Company uses an internally developed model to perform testing on the valuations received from brokers. The Company has also considered both its own credit risk and counterparty credit risk in determining fair value and determined these adjustments were insignificant at March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021.

Under U.S. GAAP, fair value is defined as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. A fair value measurement consists of observable and unobservable inputs that reflect the assumptions that a market participant would use in pricing an asset or liability.

A fair value hierarchy has been established that categorizes these inputs into three levels:

Level 1: Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets and liabilities

Level 2: Observable inputs other than quoted prices in active markets for identical assets and liabilities

Level 3: Unobservable inputs

The following table presents the Company’s assets and liabilities, which are all categorized as Level 2 and are measured at fair value on a recurring basis at March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021. The Company does not have any assets or liabilities which are categorized as Level 1.

	March 31, 2022		December 31, 2021		Balance Sheet Location
Foreign currency forward contracts not designated as hedging instruments	$	3,320	$	3,927	Other current assets and prepaid expenses
Cash flow hedges:
Cross currency swap agreements	4,947		2,119		Other non-current assets
Total derivative assets	$	8,267	$	6,046
Foreign currency forward contracts not designated as hedging instruments	$	2,113	$	4,510	Accrued and other liabilities
Cash Flow Hedges:
Interest rate swap agreements	—		352		Accrued and other liabilities
Cross currency swap agreements	3,825		5,482		Other non-current liabilities
Total derivative liabilities	$	5,938	$	10,344

The Company had $18.8 million and $18.5 million of cash equivalents at March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021, respectively, the fair value of which is determined using Level 2 inputs, through quoted and corroborated prices in active markets. The fair value of cash equivalents approximates cost.The fair value of the Company's debt exceeds the carrying value by approximately $67.3 million as of March 31, 2022. The fair value of the Company's fixed interest rate debt was estimated using Level 2 inputs, primarily utilizing discounted cash flow models based on estimated current rates offered for similar debt under current market conditions for the Company.

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Income Taxes	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2022
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
INCOME TAXES	INCOME TAXESThe Company's reported tax rate was 18.3% and 19.3% during the three months ended March 31, 2022 and 2021, respectively. The provision for taxes is based upon using the Company's projected annual effective tax rate of 19% and 19.5% before non-recurring discrete tax items during 2022 and 2021, respectively. The difference between the Company's projected annual effective tax rate and the reported tax rate is related to the timing of excess tax benefits associated with stock option exercises.

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Share Repurchase Program and Treasury Stock - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021
Share Repurchase Program and Treasury Stock [Abstract]
Treasury Stock [Text Block]	$ (6,527,380)	$ (6,259,049)

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Earnings Per Common Share

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2022

Earnings Per Share [Abstract]

EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE

EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE

In accordance with the treasury stock method, the Company has included 271,933 and 320,588 common equivalent shares in the calculation of diluted weighted average number of common shares outstanding for the three months ended March 31, 2022 and 2021, respectively, relating to outstanding stock options and restricted stock units.

Outstanding options and restricted stock units to purchase or receive 29,296 and 20,960 shares of common stock for the three months ended March 31, 2022 and 2021, respectively, have been excluded from the calculation of diluted weighted average number of common and common equivalent shares as such options and restricted stock units would be anti-dilutive.

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Net Periodic Benefit Cost

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2022

Retirement Benefits [Abstract]

NET PERIODIC BENEFIT COST

NET PERIODIC BENEFIT COST

Net periodic pension cost for the Company’s defined benefit pension plans and U.S. post-retirement medical plan includes the following components for the three months ended March 31:

	U.S. Pension Benefits				Non-U.S. Pension Benefits				Other U.S. Post-retirement Benefits				Total
	2022		2021		2022		2021		2022		2021		2022		2021
Service cost, net	$	416	$	374	$	4,990	$	4,945	$	—	$	—	$	5,406	$	5,319
Interest cost on projected benefit obligations	674		548		1,558		850		3		2		2,235		1,400
Expected return on plan assets	(1,547)		(1,494)		(9,424)		(8,972)		—		—		(10,971)		(10,466)
Recognition of prior service cost	—		—		(1,095)		(471)		—		—		(1,095)		(471)
Recognition of actuarial losses/(gains)	584		729		4,930		6,299		(26)		(28)		5,488		7,000
Net periodic pension cost/(credit)	$	127	$	157	$	959	$	2,651	$	(23)	$	(26)	$	1,063	$	2,782

As previously disclosed in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021, the Company expects to make employer contributions of approximately $28.2 million to its non-U.S. pension plan and employer contributions of approximately $0.1 million to its U.S. post-retirement medical plan during the year ended December 31, 2022. These estimates may change based upon several factors, including fluctuations in currency exchange rates, actual returns on plan assets and changes in legal requirements.

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Other Charges (Income), Net	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2022
Other Income and Expenses [Abstract]
OTHER CHARGES (INCOME), NET	OTHER CHARGES (INCOME), NETOther charges (income), net includes non-service pension costs (benefits), (gains) losses from foreign currency transactions and related hedging activities, interest income and other items. Non-service pension benefits for the three months ended March 31, 2022 and 2021 were $4.3 million and $2.5 million, respectively.

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Segment Reporting

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2022

Segment Reporting [Abstract]

SEGMENT REPORTING

SEGMENT REPORTING

As disclosed in Note 18 to the Company's consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2021, the Company has determined there are five reportable segments: U.S. Operations, Swiss Operations, Western European Operations, Chinese Operations and Other.

The Company evaluates segment performance based on Segment Profit (gross profit less research and development and selling, general and administrative expenses, before amortization, interest expense, restructuring charges, other charges (income), net and taxes).

The following tables show the operations of the Company’s reportable segments:

	Net Sales to		Net Sales to
For the three months ended	External		Other		Total Net		Segment
March 31, 2022	Customers		Segments		Sales		Profit		Goodwill
U.S. Operations	$	325,821	$	39,573	$	365,394	$	75,186	$	514,022
Swiss Operations	43,270		193,835		237,105		71,322		23,198
Western European Operations	192,886		50,127		243,013		38,780		97,612
Chinese Operations	182,706		80,438		263,144		84,968		709
Other (a)	153,108		963		154,071		20,452		14,577
Eliminations and Corporate (b)	—		(364,936)		(364,936)		(49,463)		—
Total	$	897,791	$	—	$	897,791	$	241,245	$	650,118

	Net Sales to		Net Sales to
For the three months ended	External		Other		Total Net		Segment
March 31, 2021	Customers		Segments		Sales		Profit		Goodwill
U.S. Operations	$	271,959	$	36,784	$	308,743	$	63,671	$	509,600
Swiss Operations	39,281		184,465		223,746		64,879		23,048
Western European Operations	192,350		52,255		244,605		37,866		92,193
Chinese Operations	156,074		69,078		225,152		72,024		683
Other (a)	144,726		1,095		145,821		20,172		15,163
Eliminations and Corporate (b)	—		(343,677)		(343,677)		(47,940)		—
Total	$	804,390	$	—	$	804,390	$	210,672	$	640,687

(a)Other includes reporting units in Southeast Asia, Latin America, Eastern Europe and other countries.

(b)Eliminations and Corporate includes the elimination of inter-segment transactions and certain corporate expenses and intercompany investments, which are not included in the Company’s operating segments.

    A reconciliation of earnings before taxes to segment profit for the three months ended March 31 follows:

	Three Months Ended
	March 31, 2022		March 31, 2021
Earnings before taxes	$	213,001	$	185,414
Amortization	16,604		13,884
Interest expense	11,338		9,471
Restructuring charges	4,011		1,193
Other charges (income), net	(3,709)		710
Segment profit	$	241,245	$	210,672

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Contingencies	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2022
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
CONTINGENCIES	CONTINGENCIESThe Company is party to various legal proceedings, including certain environmental matters, incidental to the normal course of business. Management does not expect that any of such proceedings, either individually or in the aggregate, will have a material adverse effect on the Company’s financial condition, results of operations or cash flows.

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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2022

Accounting Policies [Abstract]

Trade Accounts Receivable

Trade Accounts ReceivableTrade accounts receivable are recorded at the invoiced amount and do not bear interest.

Inventories

Inventories

Inventories are valued at the lower of cost or net realizable value. Cost, which includes direct materials, labor and overhead, is generally determined using the first in, first out (FIFO) method. The estimated net realizable value is based on assumptions for future demand and related pricing. Adjustments to the cost basis of the Company’s inventory are made for excess and obsolete items based on usage, orders and technological obsolescence. If actual market conditions are less favorable than those projected by management, reductions in the value of inventory may be required.

Inventories consisted of the following:

	March 31, 2022		December 31, 2021
Raw materials and parts	$	199,933	$	184,624
Work-in-progress	84,081		76,019
Finished goods	162,476		153,900
	$	446,490	$	414,543

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets

Goodwill, representing the excess of purchase price over the net asset value of companies acquired, and indefinite-lived intangible assets are not amortized, but are reviewed for impairment annually in the fourth quarter, or more frequently if events or changes in circumstances indicate that an asset might be impaired. The annual evaluation for goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets are generally based on an assessment of qualitative factors to determine whether it is more likely than not that the fair value of the asset is less than its carrying amount.

Other intangible assets include indefinite-lived assets and assets subject to amortization. Where applicable, amortization is charged on a straight-line basis over the expected period to be benefited. The straight-line method of amortization reflects an appropriate allocation of the cost of the intangible assets to earnings in proportion to the amount of economic benefits obtained by the Company in each reporting period. The Company assesses the initial acquisition of intangible assets in accordance with the provisions of ASC 805 “Business Combinations” and the continued accounting for previously recognized intangible assets and goodwill in accordance with the provisions of ASC 350 “Intangibles – Goodwill and Other” and ASC 360 “Property, Plant and Equipment.”

    Other intangible assets consisted of the following:

	March 31, 2022						December 31, 2021
	Gross Amount		Accumulated Amortization		Intangibles, Net		Gross Amount		Accumulated Amortization		Intangibles, Net
Customer relationships	$	285,764	$	(82,997)	$	202,767	$	282,470	$	(79,782)	$	202,688
Proven technology and patents	112,613		(57,775)		54,838		115,680		(56,305)		59,375
Trade name (finite life)	7,425		(2,927)		4,498		8,206		(3,731)		4,475
Trade name (indefinite life)	35,903		—		35,903		35,949		—		35,949
Other	13,056		(5,983)		7,073		10,641		(5,678)		4,963
	$	454,761	$	(149,682)	$	305,079	$	452,946	$	(145,496)	$	307,450

The Company recognized amortization expense associated with the above intangible assets of $6.8 million and $4.1 million for the three months ended March 31, 2022 and 2021, respectively. The annual aggregate amortization expense based on the current balance of other intangible assets is estimated at $26.3 million for 2022, $25.3 million for 2023, $23.1 million for 2024, $22.2 million for 2025, $20.0 million for 2026 and $18.6 million for 2027. Purchased intangible amortization was $6.6 million, $5.1 million after tax, and $3.8 million, $2.9 million after tax, for the three months ended March 31, 2022 and 2021, respectively.

In addition to the above amortization, the Company recorded amortization expense associated with capitalized software of $9.7 million and $9.8 million for the three months ended March 31, 2022 and 2021, respectively.

Revenue Recognition

Revenue Recognition

Product revenue is recognized from contracts with customers when a customer has obtained control of a product. The Company considers control to have transferred based upon shipping terms. To the extent the Company’s arrangements have a separate performance obligation, revenue related to any

post-shipment performance obligation is deferred until completed. Shipping and handling costs charged to customers are included in total net sales and the associated expense is a component of cost of sales. Certain products are also sold through indirect distribution channels whereby the distributor assumes any further obligations to the end customer. Revenue is recognized on these distributor arrangements upon transfer of control to the distributor. Contracts do not contain variable pricing arrangements that are retrospective, except for rebate programs. Rebates are estimated based on expected sales volumes and offset against revenue at the time such revenue is recognized. The Company generally maintains the right to accept or reject a product return in its terms and conditions and also maintains appropriate accruals for outstanding credits. The related provisions for estimated returns and rebates are immaterial to the consolidated financial statements.

Certain of the Company’s product arrangements include separate performance obligations, primarily related to installation. Such performance obligations are accounted for separately when the deliverables have stand-alone value and the satisfaction of the undelivered performance obligations is probable and within the Company's control. The allocation of revenue between the performance obligations is based on the observable stand-alone selling prices at the time of the sale in accordance with a number of factors including service technician billing rates, time to install, and geographic location.

Software is generally not considered a distinct performance obligation with the exception of a few small software applications. The Company generally does not sell software products without the related hardware instrument as the software is embedded in the product. The Company’s products typically require no significant production, modification, or customization of the hardware or software that is essential to the functionality of the products.

Service revenue not under contract is recognized upon the completion of the service performed. Revenue from spare parts sold on a stand-alone basis is recognized when control is transferred to the customer, which is generally at the time of shipment or delivery. Revenue from service contracts is recognized ratably over the contract period using a time-based method. These contracts represent an obligation to perform repair and other services including regulatory compliance qualification, calibration, certification, and preventative maintenance on a customer’s pre-defined equipment over the contract period.

Employee Termination Benefits

Employee Termination BenefitsIn situations where contractual termination benefits exist, the Company records accruals for employee termination benefits when it is probable that a liability has been incurred and the amount of the liability is reasonably estimable. All other employee termination arrangements are recognized and measured at their fair value at the communication date unless the employee is required to render additional service beyond the legal notification period, in which case the liability is recognized ratably over the future service period.

Share - Based Compensation

Share-Based Compensation

The Company recognizes share-based compensation expense within selling, general and administrative in the consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income with a corresponding offset to additional paid-in capital in the consolidated balance sheet. The Company recorded $4.5 million and $4.6 million of share-based compensation expense for the three months ended March 31, 2022 and 2021, respectively.

Research and Development

Research and Development

Research and development costs primarily consist of salaries, consulting and other costs. The Company expenses these costs as incurred.

Business Combinations Policy [Policy Text Block]

Business Combinations and Asset Acquisitions

The Company accounts for business acquisitions under the accounting standards for business combinations utilizing the acquisition method of accounting. The results of each acquisition are included in the Company's consolidated results as of the acquisition date. The purchase price of an acquisition is allocated to tangible and intangible assets and assumed liabilities based on their estimated fair values and any consideration in excess of the net assets acquired is recognized as goodwill. The determination of the values of the acquired assets and assumed liabilities, including goodwill and intangible assets, require significant judgement. Acquisition transaction costs are expensed when incurred.

In circumstances where an acquisition involves a contingent consideration arrangement, the Company recognizes a liability equal to the fair value of the expected contingent payments as of the acquisition date. Subsequent changes in the fair value of the contingent consideration are recorded to other charges (income), net.

New Accounting Pronouncements, Policy [Policy Text Block]

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

In March 2020 and January 2021, the FASB issued ASU 2020-04 and ASU 2021-01: Reference Rate Reform, which provides optional expedients and exceptions for applying GAAP to contracts, hedging relationships, and other transactions affected by the discontinuance of LIBOR or another referenced rate. The guidance may be applied to any applicable contract entered into before December 31, 2022. The Company's interest rate and cross currency swaps, as mentioned in Note 4 to the consolidated financial statements, are governed by International Swaps and Derivatives Association (ISDA) agreements, and the Company will adhere to the ISDA's fallback protocol when LIBOR is discontinued. In addition, the Company renewed the LIBOR-based credit agreement, as discussed further in Note 10 of the Annual Report Form 10-K, which includes a fallback protocol when LIBOR is discontinued. Based on these procedures, when LIBOR is discontinued, the interest rate and cross currency swaps will not require de-designation if certain criteria are met. The Company expects the financial impact of the rate change when LIBOR is discontinued to be immaterial to its financial statements.

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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2022

Accounting Policies [Abstract]

Components of inventories

Inventories consisted of the following:

	March 31, 2022		December 31, 2021
Raw materials and parts	$	199,933	$	184,624
Work-in-progress	84,081		76,019
Finished goods	162,476		153,900
	$	446,490	$	414,543

Components of other intangible assets

Other intangible assets consisted of the following:

	March 31, 2022						December 31, 2021
	Gross Amount		Accumulated Amortization		Intangibles, Net		Gross Amount		Accumulated Amortization		Intangibles, Net
Customer relationships	$	285,764	$	(82,997)	$	202,767	$	282,470	$	(79,782)	$	202,688
Proven technology and patents	112,613		(57,775)		54,838		115,680		(56,305)		59,375
Trade name (finite life)	7,425		(2,927)		4,498		8,206		(3,731)		4,475
Trade name (indefinite life)	35,903		—		35,903		35,949		—		35,949
Other	13,056		(5,983)		7,073		10,641		(5,678)		4,963
	$	454,761	$	(149,682)	$	305,079	$	452,946	$	(145,496)	$	307,450

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Revenue Recognition (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2022

Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]

Disaggregation of Revenue [Table Text Block]

Three months ended March 31, 2022	U.S. Operations		Swiss Operations		Western European Operations		Chinese Operations		Other Operations		Total
Product Revenue	$	248,807	$	33,910	$	138,009	$	167,989	$	117,900	$	706,615
Service Revenue:
Point in time	60,154		7,168		36,223		10,327		28,600		142,472
Over time	16,860		2,192		18,654		4,390		6,608		48,704
Total	$	325,821	$	43,270	$	192,886	$	182,706	$	153,108	$	897,791

Three months ended March 31, 2021	U.S. Operations		Swiss Operations		Western European Operations		Chinese Operations		Other Operations		Total
Product Revenue	$	205,191	$	30,167	$	136,899	$	143,325	$	111,333	$	626,915
Service Revenue:
Point in time	51,591		6,891		35,630		9,342		27,877		131,331
Over time	15,177		2,223		19,821		3,407		5,516		46,144
Total	$	271,959	$	39,281	$	192,350	$	156,074	$	144,726	$	804,390

    A breakdown of net sales to external customers by geographic customer destination for the three months ended March 31 follows:

	2022		2021
Americas	$	352,689	$	303,339
Europe	249,784		241,377
Asia / Rest of World	295,318		259,674
Total	$	897,791	$	804,390

The Company's global revenue mix by product category is laboratory (57% of sales), industrial (38% of sales) and retail (5% of sales). The Company's product revenue by reportable segment is proportionately similar to the Company's global mix except the Company's Swiss Operations is largely comprised of laboratory products, while the Company's Chinese Operations has a slightly higher percentage of industrial products. A breakdown of the Company’s sales by product category for the three months ended March 31 follows:

	2022		2021
Laboratory	$	513,550	$	444,627
Industrial	343,738		310,777
Retail	40,503		48,986
Total	$	897,791	$	804,390

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Fair Value Measurements (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2022

Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]

Assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis

	March 31, 2022		December 31, 2021		Balance Sheet Location
Foreign currency forward contracts not designated as hedging instruments	$	3,320	$	3,927	Other current assets and prepaid expenses
Cash flow hedges:
Cross currency swap agreements	4,947		2,119		Other non-current assets
Total derivative assets	$	8,267	$	6,046
Foreign currency forward contracts not designated as hedging instruments	$	2,113	$	4,510	Accrued and other liabilities
Cash Flow Hedges:
Interest rate swap agreements	—		352		Accrued and other liabilities
Cross currency swap agreements	3,825		5,482		Other non-current liabilities
Total derivative liabilities	$	5,938	$	10,344

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Debt (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2022

Debt Disclosure [Abstract]

Debt

Debt consisted of the following at March 31, 2022:

	U.S. Dollar		Other Principal Trading Currencies		Total
3.67% $50 million ten-year Senior Notes due December 17, 2022	$	50,000	$	—	$	50,000
4.10% $50 million ten-year Senior Notes due September 19, 2023	50,000		—		50,000
3.84% $125 million ten-year Senior Notes due September 19, 2024	125,000		—		125,000
4.24% $125 million ten-year Senior Notes due June 25, 2025	125,000		—		125,000
3.91% $75 million ten-year Senior Notes due June 25, 2029	75,000		—		75,000
2.83% $125 million twelve-year Senior Notes due July 22. 2033	125,000		—		125,000
3.19% $50 million fifteen-year Senior Notes due January 24, 2035	50,000		—		50,000
2.81% $150 million fifteen-year Senior Note due March 17, 2037	150,000		—		150,000
1.47% Euro 125 million fifteen-year Senior Notes due June 17, 2030	—		138,120		138,120
1.30% Euro 135 million fifteen-year Senior Notes due November 6, 2034	—		149,170		149,170
1.06% Euro 125 million fifteen-year Senior Notes due March 19, 2036	—		138,120		138,120
Senior notes debt issuance costs, net	(2,426)		(1,586)		(4,012)
Total Senior Notes	747,574		423,824		1,171,398
$1.25 billion Credit Agreement, interest at LIBOR plus 87.5 basis points	540,346		102,002		642,348
Other local arrangements	3,311		55,037		58,348
Total debt	1,291,231		580,863		1,872,094
Less: current portion	(50,356)		(54,906)		(105,262)
Total long-term debt	$	1,240,875	$	525,957	$	1,766,832

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Net Periodic Benefit Cost (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2022

Retirement Benefits [Abstract]

Net periodic benefit cost

Net periodic pension cost for the Company’s defined benefit pension plans and U.S. post-retirement medical plan includes the following components for the three months ended March 31:

	U.S. Pension Benefits				Non-U.S. Pension Benefits				Other U.S. Post-retirement Benefits				Total
	2022		2021		2022		2021		2022		2021		2022		2021
Service cost, net	$	416	$	374	$	4,990	$	4,945	$	—	$	—	$	5,406	$	5,319
Interest cost on projected benefit obligations	674		548		1,558		850		3		2		2,235		1,400
Expected return on plan assets	(1,547)		(1,494)		(9,424)		(8,972)		—		—		(10,971)		(10,466)
Recognition of prior service cost	—		—		(1,095)		(471)		—		—		(1,095)		(471)
Recognition of actuarial losses/(gains)	584		729		4,930		6,299		(26)		(28)		5,488		7,000
Net periodic pension cost/(credit)	$	127	$	157	$	959	$	2,651	$	(23)	$	(26)	$	1,063	$	2,782

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Segment Reporting (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2022

Segment Reporting [Abstract]

Operations of the Company's operating segments

The following tables show the operations of the Company’s reportable segments:

	Net Sales to		Net Sales to
For the three months ended	External		Other		Total Net		Segment
March 31, 2022	Customers		Segments		Sales		Profit		Goodwill
U.S. Operations	$	325,821	$	39,573	$	365,394	$	75,186	$	514,022
Swiss Operations	43,270		193,835		237,105		71,322		23,198
Western European Operations	192,886		50,127		243,013		38,780		97,612
Chinese Operations	182,706		80,438		263,144		84,968		709
Other (a)	153,108		963		154,071		20,452		14,577
Eliminations and Corporate (b)	—		(364,936)		(364,936)		(49,463)		—
Total	$	897,791	$	—	$	897,791	$	241,245	$	650,118

	Net Sales to		Net Sales to
For the three months ended	External		Other		Total Net		Segment
March 31, 2021	Customers		Segments		Sales		Profit		Goodwill
U.S. Operations	$	271,959	$	36,784	$	308,743	$	63,671	$	509,600
Swiss Operations	39,281		184,465		223,746		64,879		23,048
Western European Operations	192,350		52,255		244,605		37,866		92,193
Chinese Operations	156,074		69,078		225,152		72,024		683
Other (a)	144,726		1,095		145,821		20,172		15,163
Eliminations and Corporate (b)	—		(343,677)		(343,677)		(47,940)		—
Total	$	804,390	$	—	$	804,390	$	210,672	$	640,687

(a)Other includes reporting units in Southeast Asia, Latin America, Eastern Europe and other countries.

(b)Eliminations and Corporate includes the elimination of inter-segment transactions and certain corporate expenses and intercompany investments, which are not included in the Company’s operating segments.

Reconciliation of earnings before taxes to segment profit

A reconciliation of earnings before taxes to segment profit for the three months ended March 31 follows:

	Three Months Ended
	March 31, 2022		March 31, 2021
Earnings before taxes	$	213,001	$	185,414
Amortization	16,604		13,884
Interest expense	11,338		9,471
Restructuring charges	4,011		1,193
Other charges (income), net	(3,709)		710
Segment profit	$	241,245	$	210,672

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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021
Components of inventory
Raw materials and parts	$ 199,933	$ 184,624
Work-in-progress	84,081	76,019
Finished goods	162,476	153,900
Total Inventory, Net	$ 446,490	$ 414,543

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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Details 1) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021
Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Finite and Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets, Gross, Total	$ 454,761	$ 452,946
Total Accumulated Amortization	(149,682)	(145,496)
Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill)	305,079	307,450
Tradename (indefinite life) [Member]
Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross amount, Tradename (indefinite life)	35,903	35,949
Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill)	35,903	35,949
Customer Relationships [Member]
Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross amount	285,764	282,470
Accumulated Amortization	(82,997)	(79,782)
Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill)	202,767	202,688
Proven technology and patents [Member]
Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross amount	112,613	115,680
Accumulated Amortization	(57,775)	(56,305)
Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill)	54,838	59,375
Tradename (indefinite life) [Member]
Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross amount	7,425	8,206
Accumulated Amortization	(2,927)	(3,731)
Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill)	4,498	4,475
Other Intangible Assets [Member]
Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross amount	13,056	10,641
Accumulated Amortization	(5,983)	(5,678)
Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill)	$ 7,073	$ 4,963

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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Details Textuals) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2022	Mar. 31, 2021	Dec. 31, 2021
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Textuals) [Abstract]
Amortization expense	$ 6.8	$ 4.1
Future Amortization Expense Current Year	26.3
Aggregate amortization expense for 2020	25.3
Aggregate amortization expense for 2021	23.1
Aggregate amortization expense for 2022	22.2
Aggregate amortization expense for 2023	20.0
Aggregate amortization expense for 2024	18.6
Purchased Intangible Amortization, Gross	6.6		$ 3.8
Purchased intangible amortization, net of tax	5.1		$ 2.9
Amortization expense associated with capitalized software	9.7	9.8
Share - based compensation expense	$ 4.5	$ 4.6

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Revenue Recognition (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2022	Mar. 31, 2021
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue from Contract with Customer, Excluding Assessed Tax	$ 897,791	$ 804,390
Americas [Member]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue from Contract with Customer, Excluding Assessed Tax	352,689	303,339
Europe [Member]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue from Contract with Customer, Excluding Assessed Tax	249,784	241,377
Total Asia Rest of World [Member]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue from Contract with Customer, Excluding Assessed Tax	$ 295,318	259,674
Laboratory Related Products and Services [Member]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Percentage of Disaggregated Revenue in Relationship to Segments	57.00%
Revenue from Contract with Customer, Excluding Assessed Tax	$ 513,550	444,627
Product Revenue [Member] | Transferred at Point in Time [Member]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue from Contract with Customer, Excluding Assessed Tax	$ 706,615	626,915
Industrial Related Products and Services [Member]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Percentage of Disaggregated Revenue in Relationship to Segments	38.00%
Revenue from Contract with Customer, Excluding Assessed Tax	$ 343,738	310,777
Retail Related Products and Services [Member]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Percentage of Disaggregated Revenue in Relationship to Segments	5.00%
Revenue from Contract with Customer, Excluding Assessed Tax	$ 40,503	48,986
Service Revenue [Member] | Transferred at Point in Time [Member]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue from Contract with Customer, Excluding Assessed Tax	142,472	131,331
Service Revenue [Member] | Transferred over Time [Member]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue from Contract with Customer, Excluding Assessed Tax	48,704	46,144
Us Operations segment Member
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue from Contract with Customer, Excluding Assessed Tax	325,821	271,959
Us Operations segment Member | Product Revenue [Member] | Transferred at Point in Time [Member]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue from Contract with Customer, Excluding Assessed Tax	248,807	205,191
Us Operations segment Member | Service Revenue [Member] | Transferred at Point in Time [Member]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue from Contract with Customer, Excluding Assessed Tax	60,154	51,591
Us Operations segment Member | Service Revenue [Member] | Transferred over Time [Member]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue from Contract with Customer, Excluding Assessed Tax	16,860	15,177
Swiss Operations segment Member
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue from Contract with Customer, Excluding Assessed Tax	43,270	39,281
Swiss Operations segment Member | Product Revenue [Member] | Transferred at Point in Time [Member]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue from Contract with Customer, Excluding Assessed Tax	33,910	30,167
Swiss Operations segment Member | Service Revenue [Member] | Transferred at Point in Time [Member]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue from Contract with Customer, Excluding Assessed Tax	7,168	6,891
Swiss Operations segment Member | Service Revenue [Member] | Transferred over Time [Member]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue from Contract with Customer, Excluding Assessed Tax	2,192	2,223
Western European Operations Segment [Member]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue from Contract with Customer, Excluding Assessed Tax	192,886	192,350
Western European Operations Segment [Member] | Product Revenue [Member] | Transferred at Point in Time [Member]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue from Contract with Customer, Excluding Assessed Tax	138,009	136,899
Western European Operations Segment [Member] | Service Revenue [Member] | Transferred at Point in Time [Member]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue from Contract with Customer, Excluding Assessed Tax	36,223	35,630
Western European Operations Segment [Member] | Service Revenue [Member] | Transferred over Time [Member]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue from Contract with Customer, Excluding Assessed Tax	18,654	19,821
Chinese Operations Segment [Member]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue from Contract with Customer, Excluding Assessed Tax	182,706	156,074
Chinese Operations Segment [Member] | Product Revenue [Member] | Transferred at Point in Time [Member]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue from Contract with Customer, Excluding Assessed Tax	167,989	143,325
Chinese Operations Segment [Member] | Service Revenue [Member] | Transferred at Point in Time [Member]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue from Contract with Customer, Excluding Assessed Tax	10,327	9,342
Chinese Operations Segment [Member] | Service Revenue [Member] | Transferred over Time [Member]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue from Contract with Customer, Excluding Assessed Tax	4,390	3,407
Other Operations [Member]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue from Contract with Customer, Excluding Assessed Tax	153,108	144,726
Other Operations [Member] | Product Revenue [Member] | Transferred at Point in Time [Member]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue from Contract with Customer, Excluding Assessed Tax	117,900	111,333
Other Operations [Member] | Service Revenue [Member] | Transferred at Point in Time [Member]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue from Contract with Customer, Excluding Assessed Tax	28,600	27,877
Other Operations [Member] | Service Revenue [Member] | Transferred over Time [Member]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue from Contract with Customer, Excluding Assessed Tax	$ 6,608	$ 5,516

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Revenue Recognition Details 1 (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2022	Mar. 31, 2021	Dec. 31, 2021	Dec. 31, 2020
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]
Unbilled Contracts Receivable	$ 33,900		$ 32,100
Deferred Revenue	215,680	$ 180,330	$ 192,648	$ 149,106
Customer pre-payments/deferred revenue	182,539	162,765
Contract with Customer, Liability, Revenue Recognized	(156,141)	(127,985)
Temporary Equity, Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments	$ (3,366)	$ (3,556)
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Optional Exemption, Performance Obligation [true false]	true

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Financial Instruments (Details) - USD ($)	3 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2022	Mar. 31, 2021	Dec. 31, 2021
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items]
Gain (Loss) on Foreign Currency Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments	$ 1,500,000		$ 12,500,000
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items]
Derivative, Notional Amount	948,600,000		$ 1,000,000,000
Cash Flow Hedge Gain (Loss) to be Reclassified within Twelve Months	4,000,000
2017 Cross Currency Swap [Member] | Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items]
Gain (Loss) on Interest Rate Cash Flow Hedge Ineffectiveness	0	$ 0
2.52% $50 Million Interest Rate Swap [Member] | Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items]
Gain (Loss) on Interest Rate Cash Flow Hedge Ineffectiveness	0	$ 0
2.25% $100 Million Interest Rate Swap [Member] | Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items]
Line Of Credit Facility Forecasted Borrowing Amount	$ 100,000,000
Derivative, Fixed Interest Rate	2.25%
June 2019 4 YR Cross Currency Swap | Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items]
Line Of Credit Facility Forecasted Borrowing Amount	$ 50,000,000
Derivative, Fixed Interest Rate	0.82%
November 2021 2 YR Cross Currency Swap | Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items]
Line Of Credit Facility Forecasted Borrowing Amount	$ 50,000,000
Derivative, Fixed Interest Rate	0.64%
June 2021 4 YR Cross Currency Swap | Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items]
Line Of Credit Facility Forecasted Borrowing Amount	$ 50,000,000
Derivative, Fixed Interest Rate	0.57%
June 2021 3 YR Cross Currency Swap | Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items]
Line Of Credit Facility Forecasted Borrowing Amount	$ 50
Derivative, Fixed Interest Rate	0.66%

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Fair Value Measurements (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021
Assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis
Derivative Assets	$ 8,300	$ 6,000
Derivative Liabilities	5,900	10,300
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis
Business Combination, Contingent Consideration, Liability	20,000
Fair Value, Recurring [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis
Derivative Assets	8,267	6,046
Foreign Currency Derivative Instruments Not Designated As Hedging Instruments Asset At Fair Value	3,320	3,927
Foreign Currency Contract, Asset, Fair Value Disclosure	4,947	2,119
Derivative Liabilities	5,938	10,344
Foreign Currency Cash Flow Hedge Liability at Fair Value	3,825	5,482
Interest Rate Cash Flow Hedge Liability at Fair Value	0	352
Foreign Currency Derivative Instruments Not Designated As Hedging Instruments Liability At Fair Value	$ 2,113	$ 4,510

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Fair Value Measurements (Details Textuals) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021
Derivative Assets	$ 8,300	$ 6,000
Derivative Liabilities	5,900	10,300
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Cash Equivalents	18,800	18,500
Change in Carrying Value Verse Fair Value of Long Term Debt	67,300
Fair Value, Recurring [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Derivative Assets	8,267	6,046
Derivative Liabilities	$ 5,938	$ 10,344

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Income Taxes (Details)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2022 Rate	Mar. 31, 2021 Rate
Effective Income Tax Rate, Continuing Operations	18.30%	19.30%
Annual Effective Tax Rate before recurring discrete tax items	19.00%	19.50%

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Debt (Details) - USD ($)	3 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2022	Mar. 31, 2021	Dec. 31, 2021	Apr. 30, 2018
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Line of Credit Facility, Remaining Borrowing Capacity	$ 601.7
Senior Notes	1,171,398,000
Unamortized Debt Issuance Expense	(4,012,000)
Debt, Long-term and Short-term, Combined Amount	1,872,094,000
Short-term borrowings and current maturities of long-term debt	(105,262,000)		$ (101,134,000)
Long-term Debt, Excluding Current Maturities	1,766,832,000		1,580,808,000
Gain (Loss) on Derivative Used in Net Investment Hedge, after Tax	11,300,000		$ 17,600,000
Cumulative (gain) loss in other other comprehensive income related to the change in a net investment hedge.	16,800,000
Business Combination, Acquisition Related Costs	0.5	$ 2,800,000
3.67 % Senior Notes [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Senior Notes	50,000,000
Debt Instrument, Face Amount	$ 50,000,000
Debt Instrument, Maturity Date	Dec. 17, 2022
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage	3.67%
4.10% Senior Notes [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Senior Notes	$ 50,000,000
Debt Instrument, Face Amount	$ 50,000,000
Debt Instrument, Maturity Date	Sep. 19, 2023
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage	4.10%
3.84% Senior Notes [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Senior Notes	$ 125,000,000
Debt Instrument, Face Amount	$ 125,000,000
Debt Instrument, Maturity Date	Sep. 19, 2024
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage	3.84%
4.24% Senior Notes [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Senior Notes	$ 125,000,000
Debt Instrument, Face Amount	$ 125,000,000
Debt Instrument, Maturity Date	Jun. 25, 2025
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage	4.24%
1.47% EURO Senior Notes [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Senior Notes	$ 138,120,000
Debt Instrument, Face Amount	$ 125,000,000
Debt Instrument, Maturity Date	Jun. 17, 2030
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage	1.47%
$1.1 Billion Credit Agreement [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term Line of Credit	$ 642,348,000
Debt Instrument, Face Amount	$ 1,100,000,000
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage	0.875%
3.91% Senior Notes [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Senior Notes	$ 75,000,000
Debt Instrument, Face Amount	$ 75,000,000
Debt Instrument, Maturity Date	Jun. 25, 2029
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage	3.91%
Other Local Arrangements [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Other Borrowings	$ 58,348,000
Swiss Pension Loan [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Loan from Swiss Pension Plan USD Amount				$ 39,600,000
Swiss Pension Plan Loan in Swiss franc				$ 38,000,000
3.19% Senior Notes
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Senior Notes	50,000,000
Debt Instrument, Face Amount	$ 50,000,000
Debt Instrument, Maturity Date	Jan. 24, 2035
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage	3.19%
1.30% EURO Senior Notes
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Senior Notes	$ 149,170,000
Debt Instrument, Face Amount	$ 135,000,000
Debt Instrument, Maturity Date	Nov. 06, 2034
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage	1.30%
1.06% EURO Senior Notes
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Senior Notes	$ 138,120,000
Debt Instrument, Face Amount	$ 125,000,000
Debt Instrument, Maturity Date	Mar. 19, 2036
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage	1.06%
2.81% Senior Notes
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Senior Notes	$ 150
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage	281.00%
2.91% Senior Notes
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Senior Notes	$ 150
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage	291.00%
Us Dollar Amounts Member
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Senior Notes	$ 747,574,000
Unamortized Debt Issuance Expense	(2,426,000)
Debt, Long-term and Short-term, Combined Amount	1,291,231,000
Short-term borrowings and current maturities of long-term debt	(50,356,000)
Long-term Debt, Excluding Current Maturities	1,240,875,000
Us Dollar Amounts Member | 3.67 % Senior Notes [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Senior Notes	50,000,000
Us Dollar Amounts Member | 4.10% Senior Notes [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Senior Notes	50,000,000
Us Dollar Amounts Member | 3.84% Senior Notes [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Senior Notes	125,000,000
Us Dollar Amounts Member | 4.24% Senior Notes [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Senior Notes	125,000,000
Us Dollar Amounts Member | 1.47% EURO Senior Notes [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Senior Notes	0
Us Dollar Amounts Member | $1.1 Billion Credit Agreement [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term Line of Credit	540,346,000
Us Dollar Amounts Member | 3.91% Senior Notes [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Senior Notes	75,000,000
Us Dollar Amounts Member | Other Local Arrangements [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Other Borrowings	3,311,000
Us Dollar Amounts Member | 3.19% Senior Notes
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Senior Notes	50,000,000
Us Dollar Amounts Member | 1.30% EURO Senior Notes
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Senior Notes	0
Us Dollar Amounts Member | 1.06% EURO Senior Notes
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Senior Notes	0
Us Dollar Amounts Member | 2.83% Senior Note
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Senior Notes	125,000,000
Us Dollar Amounts Member | 2.81% Senior Notes
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Senior Notes	150,000,000
Other Principal Trading Currencies [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Senior Notes	423,824,000
Unamortized Debt Issuance Expense	(1,586,000)
Debt, Long-term and Short-term, Combined Amount	580,863,000
Short-term borrowings and current maturities of long-term debt	(54,906,000)
Long-term Debt, Excluding Current Maturities	525,957,000
Other Principal Trading Currencies [Member] | 3.67 % Senior Notes [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Senior Notes	0
Other Principal Trading Currencies [Member] | 4.10% Senior Notes [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Senior Notes	0
Other Principal Trading Currencies [Member] | 3.84% Senior Notes [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Senior Notes	0
Other Principal Trading Currencies [Member] | 4.24% Senior Notes [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Senior Notes	0
Other Principal Trading Currencies [Member] | 1.47% EURO Senior Notes [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Senior Notes	138,120,000
Other Principal Trading Currencies [Member] | $1.1 Billion Credit Agreement [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term Line of Credit	102,002,000
Other Principal Trading Currencies [Member] | 3.91% Senior Notes [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Senior Notes	0
Other Principal Trading Currencies [Member] | Other Local Arrangements [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Other Borrowings	55,037,000
Other Principal Trading Currencies [Member] | 3.19% Senior Notes
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Senior Notes	0
Other Principal Trading Currencies [Member] | 1.30% EURO Senior Notes
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Senior Notes	149,170,000
Other Principal Trading Currencies [Member] | 1.06% EURO Senior Notes
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Senior Notes	$ 138,120,000

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Share Repurchase Program and Treasury Stock (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2022	Mar. 31, 2021
Share Repurchase Program and Treasury Stock (Textuals) [Abstract]
Shares Purchased Under Share Repurchase Program	30,400,000
Repurchases of common stock	$ (275,000)	$ (262,500)
Number of shares repurchased	(190,593)	(224,808)
Average price of share repurchased, per share	$ 1,442.84	$ 1,167.64
Exercise of stock options and restricted stock units, shares reissued	27,795	22,388
Stock Repurchase Program, Remaining Authorized Repurchase Amount	$ 1,800,000
2.91% Senior Notes
Share Repurchase Program and Treasury Stock (Textuals) [Abstract]
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage	291.00%

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Earnings Per Common Share (Details) - shares	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2022	Mar. 31, 2021
Weighted Average Number Diluted Shares Outstanding Adjustment [Abstract]
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted, Total	271,933	320,588
Antidilutive Shares Outstanding
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Antidilutive, Total	29,296	20,960

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Net Periodic Benefit Cost (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2022	Mar. 31, 2021
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Impact of Adopting ASU 2017-07 ASC 715 Compensation-Retirement Benefits	$ 4,300	$ 2,500
Defined Benefit Plan, Service Cost	5,406	5,319
Defined Benefit Plan, Interest Cost	2,235	1,400
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Return (Loss) on Plan Assets	(10,971)	(10,466)
Defined Benefits Plan Net amortization and deferral	(1,095)	(471)
Defined Benefit Plan, Benefit Obligation, Actuarial Gain (Loss)	5,488	7,000
Defined Benefit Plan, Net Periodic Benefit Cost (Credit)	1,063	2,782
Pension Plan [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Employer Contributions, Remainder of Fiscal Year	28,200
Pension Plan [Member] | Foreign Plan [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Service Cost	4,990	4,945
Defined Benefit Plan, Interest Cost	1,558	850
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Return (Loss) on Plan Assets	(9,424)	(8,972)
Defined Benefits Plan Net amortization and deferral	(1,095)	(471)
Defined Benefit Plan, Benefit Obligation, Actuarial Gain (Loss)	4,930	6,299
Defined Benefit Plan, Net Periodic Benefit Cost (Credit)	959	2,651
Pension Plan [Member] | UNITED STATES
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Service Cost	416	374
Defined Benefit Plan, Interest Cost	674	548
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Return (Loss) on Plan Assets	(1,547)	(1,494)
Defined Benefits Plan Net amortization and deferral	0	0
Defined Benefit Plan, Benefit Obligation, Actuarial Gain (Loss)	584	729
Defined Benefit Plan, Net Periodic Benefit Cost (Credit)	127	157
Other Postretirement Benefits Plan [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Service Cost	0	0
Defined Benefit Plan, Interest Cost	3	2
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Return (Loss) on Plan Assets	0	0
Defined Benefits Plan Net amortization and deferral	0	0
Defined Benefit Plan, Benefit Obligation, Actuarial Gain (Loss)	(26)	(28)
Defined Benefit Plan, Net Periodic Benefit Cost (Credit)	(23)	$ (26)
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Employer Contributions, Remainder of Fiscal Year	$ 100

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Other Charges , Net Other Charges, Net (Details) - USD ($)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2022	Mar. 31, 2021
Other Income and Expenses [Abstract]
Impact of Adopting ASU 2017-07 ASC 715 Compensation-Retirement Benefits	$ 4,300,000	$ 2,500,000
Business Combination, Acquisition Related Costs	$ 0.5	$ 2,800,000

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Segment Reporting (Details) - USD ($)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2022	Mar. 31, 2021	Dec. 31, 2021
Operations of the Company's operating segments
Net Sales to External Customers	$ 897,791,000	$ 804,390,000
Revenue Transactions With Other Operating Segments	0	0
Net Sales	897,791,000	804,390,000
Segment Profit	241,245,000	210,672,000
Goodwill	650,118,000	640,687,000	$ 648,622,000
Us Operations segment Member
Operations of the Company's operating segments
Net Sales to External Customers	325,821,000	271,959,000
Revenue Transactions With Other Operating Segments	39,573,000	36,784,000
Net Sales	365,394,000	308,743,000
Segment profit	75,186,000	63,671,000
Goodwill	514,022,000	509,600,000
Swiss Operations segment Member
Operations of the Company's operating segments
Net Sales to External Customers	43,270,000	39,281,000
Revenue Transactions With Other Operating Segments	193,835,000	184,465,000
Net Sales	237,105,000	223,746,000
Segment profit	71,322,000	64,879,000
Goodwill	23,198,000	23,048,000
Western European Operations [Member]
Operations of the Company's operating segments
Net Sales to External Customers	192,886,000	192,350,000
Revenue Transactions With Other Operating Segments	50,127,000	52,255,000
Net Sales	243,013,000	244,605,000
Segment profit	38,780,000	37,866,000
Goodwill	97,612,000	92,193,000
Chinese Operations [Member]
Operations of the Company's operating segments
Net Sales to External Customers	182,706,000	156,074,000
Revenue Transactions With Other Operating Segments	80,438,000	69,078,000
Net Sales	263,144,000	225,152,000
Segment profit	84,968,000	72,024,000
Goodwill	709,000	683,000
Other Operations [Member]
Operations of the Company's operating segments
Net Sales to External Customers	153,108,000	144,726,000
Revenue Transactions With Other Operating Segments	963,000	1,095,000
Net Sales	154,071,000	145,821,000
Segment profit	20,452,000	20,172,000
Goodwill	14,577,000	15,163,000
Intersegment Elimination [Member]
Operations of the Company's operating segments
Net Sales to External Customers	0	0
Revenue Transactions With Other Operating Segments	(364,936,000)	(343,677,000)
Net Sales	(364,936,000)	(343,677,000)
Segment profit	(49,463,000)	(47,940,000)
Goodwill	$ 0	$ 0

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Segment Reporting (Details 1) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2022	Mar. 31, 2021
Reconciliation of earnings before taxes to segment profit
Amortization	$ 16,604	$ 13,884
Interest Expense	11,338	9,471
Restructuring Charges	4,011	1,193
Other charges (income), net	(3,709)	710
Segment Profit Information	241,245	210,672
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes, Noncontrolling Interest	$ 213,001	$ 185,414

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Segment Reporting (Details Textuals) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2022	Mar. 31, 2021
Segment Reporting (Textuals) [Abstract]
Restructuring Charges	$ 4,011	$ 1,193