The accompanying financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“GAAP”). The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of CIRCOR and its subsidiaries. All significant intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. The results of companies acquired or divested are included in the consolidated financial statements from the date of acquisition or up to the date of disposal. Certain reclassifications have been made to prior period amounts to conform to the current period financial statement presentation, including the results of discontinued operations and reportable segment information. These reclassifications have no effect on the previously reported net (loss) income.

The Company classifies assets and liabilities (disposal groups) to be sold as held for sale in the period in which all of the following criteria are met: management, having the authority to approve the action, commits to a plan to sell the disposal group; the disposal group is available for immediate sale in its present condition subject to terms customary for sales of such disposal groups; an active program to locate a buyer and other actions required to complete the plan to sell the disposal group have been initiated; the sale of the disposal group is probable, and transfer of the disposal group is expected to qualify for recognition as a completed sale within one year; the disposal group is being actively marketed for sale at a price that is reasonable in relation to its current fair value; and actions required to complete the plan indicate that it is unlikely that significant changes to the plan will be made or that the plan will be withdrawn.

The Company initially measures a disposal group that is classified as held for sale at the lower of its carrying value or fair value less any costs to sell. Any loss resulting from this measurement is recognized in the period in which the held for sale criteria are met. Conversely, gains are not recognized on the sale of a disposal group until the date of sale. The Company assesses the fair value of a disposal group, less any costs to sell, each reporting period it remains classified as held for sale and reports any subsequent changes as an adjustment to the carrying value of the disposal group, as long as the new carrying value does not exceed the carrying value of the disposal group at the time it was initially classified as held for sale.

Upon determining that a disposal group meets the criteria to be classified as held for sale, the Company reports the assets and liabilities of the disposal group, if material, in the line items assets held for sale and liabilities held for sale in the consolidated statements of financial position. Refer to Note 3, Discontinued Operations and Assets Held for Sale, for further information.

The preparation of these financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the consolidated financial statements and accompanying disclosures. Some of the more significant estimates relate to acquisition accounting, estimated total costs for ongoing long-term contracts accounted for as performance obligations where transfer of control occurs over time, inventory valuation, share-based compensation, amortization and impairment of long-lived assets, fair value of disposal group, pension benefits obligations, income taxes, penalty accruals for late shipments, asset valuations, and product warranties. While management believes that the estimates and assumptions used in the preparation of the financial statements are appropriate, actual results could differ materially from those estimates.

The Company recognizes revenue to depict the transfer of control to the Company’s customers in an amount reflecting the consideration the Company expects to be entitled to in exchange for performance obligations. In order to apply this revenue recognition principle, the Company applies the following five step approach: (1) identify the contract with a customer, (2) identify the performance obligations in the contract, (3) determine the transaction price, (4) allocate the transaction price to the performance obligations in the contract, and (5) recognize revenue when, or as, a performance obligation is satisfied. See Note 4, Revenue Recognition for further information.

Revenues disclosed for 2017 were accounted for in accordance with Accounting Standard Codification ("ASC") Topic 605. Under this standard, revenue was primarily recognized when title and risk of loss have passed to the customer, persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists, no significant post-delivery obligations remain, the price to the buyers is fixed or determinable and collection of the resulting receivable is reasonably assured.

Revenues and costs on certain long-term capital contracts are recognized on the percentage-of-completion method measured on the basis of costs incurred to estimated total costs for each contract. This method is used because management considers it to be the best available measure of progress towards completion on these contracts. Revenues and costs on contracts are subject to changes in estimates throughout the duration of the contracts, and any required adjustments are made in the period in which a change in estimate becomes known. Estimated losses on contracts in progress are recognized in the period in which a loss becomes known. Unbilled receivables for net revenues recognized in excess of the amounts billed for active projects are recognized within other current assets on the balance sheet.

The Company provides for the estimated costs to fulfill customer warranty obligations upon the recognition of the related revenue. Shipping and handling costs invoiced to customers are recorded as components of revenues and the associated costs are recorded as cost of revenues. We recognize revenue net of sales returns, rebates, penalties, and discounts. Accounts receivable allowances include sales returns and bad debt allowances. The Company monitors and tracks the amount of product returns and reduces revenue at the time of shipment for the estimated amount of such future returns, based on historical experience. The Company continuously monitors collections and payments from its customers and maintains a provision for estimated credit losses based upon its historical experience and any specific customer collection issues that it has identified. Account balances are charged off against the allowance when the Company believes it is probable the receivable will not be recovered.

Goodwill is measured as the excess of the cost of acquisition over the sum of the amounts assigned to identifiable tangible and intangible assets acquired less liabilities assumed. We perform an impairment assessment for goodwill at the reporting unit level on an annual basis as of the end of our October month end or more frequently if circumstances warrant. Our annual impairment assessment requires a comparison of the fair value of each of our reporting units to the respective carrying value. If the fair value of a reporting unit exceeds its carrying amount, goodwill of the reporting unit is considered not impaired. If the carrying value of a reporting unit is greater than its fair value, an impairment loss will be recognized in an amount equal to that excess, limited to the total amount of goodwill allocated to that reporting unit. Additionally, we will consider the income tax effect from any tax-deductible goodwill on the carrying amount of the reporting unit when measuring the goodwill impairment loss.

Determining the fair value of a reporting unit is subjective and requires the use of significant estimates and assumptions. With the assistance of an independent third-party appraisal firm, we estimate the fair value of our reporting units using an income approach based on the present value of future cash flows. We believe this approach yields the most appropriate evidence of fair value. We also utilize the comparable company multiples method and market transaction fair value method to validate the fair value amount we obtain using the income approach. The key assumptions utilized in our discounted cash flow model include our estimates of the rate of revenue growth, including the rate of growth used in terminal year value, as well as the discount rate based on a weighted average cost of capital. Any unfavorable material changes to these key assumptions could potentially impact our fair value determinations.

Cost of revenues primarily reflects the costs of manufacturing and preparing products for sale and, to a much lesser extent, the costs of performing services. Cost of revenues is primarily comprised of the cost of materials, outside processing, inbound freight, production, direct labor and overhead including indirect labor, which are expenses that directly result from the level of production activity at a manufacturing site. Additional expenses that directly result from the level of production activity at a manufacturing site include purchasing and receiving costs, inspection costs, warehousing costs, internal transfer costs, utility expenses, property taxes, amortization of inventory step-up from revaluation at the date of acquisition, depreciation of production building and equipment assets, warranty costs, salaries and benefits paid to plant manufacturing management and maintenance supplies.

purposes of determining cost; the standards are adjusted as necessary to ensure they approximate actual cost. Cost is generally determined on the first-in, first-out (“FIFO”) basis. We typically analyze our inventory aging and projected future usage on a quarterly basis to assess the adequacy of our inventory valuation reserve, which primarily consists of obsolescence and net realizable value estimates. These estimates are measured either on an item-by-item basis or higher-level inventory grouping and determined based on the difference between the cost of the inventory and estimated net realizable value. The provision for inventory valuation reserves is a component of our cost of revenues. Assumptions about future demand are among the primary factors utilized to estimate market value. At the point of the loss recognition, a new, lower-cost basis for that inventory is established, and subsequent changes in facts and circumstances do not result in the restoration or increase in that newly established cost basis. Only subsequent inventory transactions via sale or disposal would then release the established inventory reserve.

If there were to be a sudden and significant decrease in demand for our products, significant price reductions, or a higher incidence of inventory obsolescence for any reason, including a change in technology or customer requirements, we could be required to increase our inventory valuation reserves, which could adversely affect our gross profits.

We account for business combinations under the acquisition method, and accordingly, the assets and liabilities of the acquired businesses are recorded at their estimated fair value on the acquisition date with the excess of the purchase price over their estimated fair value recorded as goodwill. We determine acquisition related asset and liability fair values through established valuation techniques for industrial manufacturing companies and utilize third party valuation firms to assist in the valuation of certain tangible and intangible assets.

The definition of a business introduces a “screen test” that is a quantitative threshold for defining asset acquisitions. If substantially all of the acquisition is made up of one asset or several similar assets, then the acquisition is an asset acquisition. “Substantially all” is commonly considered to be approximately 90%. While it is not a bright line, if it meets or exceeds the threshold it’s an asset acquisition. Otherwise, the analysis must continue through the “full model.” This means that the structure of the transaction will be important in determining the accounting result.

The consideration for our acquisitions may include future payments that are contingent upon the occurrence of a particular event. For acquisitions that qualify as business combinations, we record an obligation for such contingent payments at fair value on the acquisition date. We estimate the fair value of contingent consideration obligations through valuation models that incorporate probability adjusted assumptions related to the achievement of the milestones and thus the likelihood of making related payments or by using a Monte Carlo simulation model. We revalue these contingent consideration obligations each reporting period. Changes in the fair value of our contingent consideration obligations are recognized within general and administrative expenses in our consolidated statements of income.

ASC Topic 805, Business Combinations, provides guidance regarding business combinations and requires acquisition-date fair value measurement of identifiable assets acquired, liabilities assumed, and non-controlling interests in the acquiree. For additional information, see Note 5, Business Acquisitions.

We are currently involved in various legal claims and legal proceedings, some of which may involve substantial dollar amounts. Periodically, we review the status of each significant matter and assess our potential financial exposure. If the potential loss from any claim or legal proceeding is considered probable and the amount can be estimated, we accrue a liability for the estimated loss. The determination of probability and the determination as to whether exposure can be reasonably estimated requires management estimates. Because of uncertainties related to these matters, accruals are based on the best information available at the time. As additional information becomes available, we reassess the potential liability related to our pending claims and litigation and may revise our estimates. Such revisions in the estimates of the potential liabilities could have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations and financial position.

Indefinite-lived intangible assets, such as trade names, are generally recorded and valued in connection with a business acquisition. For these assets, we perform a qualitative assessment on an annual basis to determine if it is more likely than not the asset is impaired ("Step 0" test). These assets are reviewed at least annually for impairment as of the October month end, or more frequently if facts and circumstances warrant. For any that fail the Step 0 test, we perform an impairment assessment at the asset level utilizing a fair value calculation. Determining the fair value is subjective and requires the use of significant estimates and assumptions. With the assistance of an independent third-party appraisal firm, we estimate the fair value using an income approach based on the present value of future cash flows. We note the fair value of each individual indefinite-lived asset exceeded the respective carrying amount, and no intangible impairments were recorded.

In accordance with ASC Topic 360, Plant, Property, and Equipment, we perform impairment analyses of long-lived asset groups whenever events and circumstances indicate impairment. If indicators are present, we perform a recoverability test by comparing the sum of the undiscounted future cash flows specific to the asset group to its carrying value. If the recoverability test fails (sum of undiscounted cash flows are less than the asset group's carrying value), we then determine the fair value of the asset group and recognize an impairment loss if the carrying value exceeds the calculated fair value. For more information, see Note 9, Property, Plant and Equipment.

Pensions and other post-retirement benefit obligations and net periodic benefit costs are actuarially determined and are affected by several assumptions including the discount rate, mortality, and the expected long-term return on plan assets. Changes in assumptions and differences from actual results will affect the amounts of net periodic benefit cost recognized in future periods. These assumptions may also effect the amount and timing of future cash contributions.

As required in the recognition and disclosure provisions of ASC Topic 715, Compensation - Retirement Benefits, the Company recognizes the over-funded or under-funded status of defined benefit post-retirement plans in its balance sheet, measured as the difference between the fair value of plan assets and the benefit obligations (the projected benefit obligation for pension plans and the accumulated post-retirement benefit obligation for other post-retirement plans). The change in the funded status is the net of the recognized net periodic benefit cost, cash contributions to the trust/benefits paid directly by the Company and recognized changes in other comprehensive income. Other comprehensive income changes are due to new actuarial gains and losses, new plan amendments and the amortizations of amounts in the net periodic benefit cost.

Unrecognized actuarial gains and losses in excess of the 10% corridor (defined as the threshold above which gains or losses need to be amortized) are being recognized for all plans over the weighted average expected remaining service period of the employee group unless substantially all participants are inactive in which case the average remaining lifetime of covered participants is used. Unrecognized actuarial gains and losses arise from several factors including changes in the benefit obligations from actuarial experience and assumption changes and from the difference between expected returns and actual returns on plan assets.

Income taxes are accounted for under the asset and liability method. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases and operating loss and tax credit carry-forwards. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. The effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates is recognized in income in the period that includes the enactment date. A valuation allowance is recognized if we anticipate that it is more likely than not that we may not realize some or all of a deferred tax asset.

In accordance with the provisions of ASC Topic 740, Income Taxes, the Company initially recognizes the financial statement effect of a tax position when, based solely on its technical merits, it is more likely than not (a likelihood of greater than fifty percent) that the position will be sustained upon examination by the relevant taxing authority. Those tax positions failing to qualify for initial recognition are recognized in the first interim period in which they meet the more likely than not standard, are resolved through negotiation or litigation with the taxing authority, or upon expiration of the statute of limitations. De-

If future results of operations exceed our current expectations, our existing tax valuation allowances may be adjusted, resulting in future tax benefits. Alternatively, if future results of operations are less than expected, future assessments may result in a determination that some or all of the deferred tax assets are not realizable. Consequently, we may need to establish additional tax valuation allowances for a portion or all of the gross deferred tax assets, which may have a material adverse effect on our results of operations.

Under ASC Topic 740, only the portion of the liability that is expected to be paid within one year is classified as a current liability. As a result, liabilities expected to be resolved without the payment of cash (e.g., due to the expiration of the statute of limitations) or are not expected to be paid within one year are classified as non-current. It is the Company’s policy to record estimated interest and penalties as income tax expense, and tax credits as a reduction in income tax expense.

With respect to global intangible low-taxed income ("GILTI"), the Company has adopted a policy to account for this provision as a period cost. Also, the Company has adopted the impact of Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") Accounting Standards Update ("ASU ") 2018-05 in our financial statements.

Share-based compensation costs are based on the grant date fair value estimated in accordance with the provisions of ASC Topic 718, Accounting for Share Based Payments, and these costs are recognized over the requisite vesting period. The Black-Scholes option pricing model is used to estimate the fair value of each stock option at the date of grant. Black-Scholes utilizes assumptions related to volatility, the risk-free interest rate, the dividend yield and employee exercise behavior. Expected volatilities utilized in the model are based on the historic volatility of the Company’s stock price. The risk-free interest rate is derived from the U.S. Treasury Yield curve in effect at the time of the grant. The model incorporates exercise and post-vesting forfeiture assumptions based on an analysis of historical data.

Market condition stock option awards include both a service period and a market performance vesting condition. The stock options vest if certain stock price targets are met based on the stock price closing at or above the target for 60 consecutive trading days. Vested options may be exercised 25% at the time of vesting, 50% one year from the date of vesting and 100% two years from the date of vesting. These market condition stock option awards are being expensed utilizing a graded method and are subject to forfeiture in the event of employment termination (whether voluntary or involuntary) prior to vesting. To the extent that the market conditions above (stock price targets) are not met, those options will not vest and will forfeit 5 years from the grant date. The Company used a Monte Carlo simulation option pricing model to value these option awards.

Environmental expenditures that relate to current operations are expensed or capitalized as appropriate. Expenditures that relate to existing conditions caused by past operations, which do not contribute to current or future revenue generation, are expensed. Expenditures that meet the criteria of "Regulated Operations" are capitalized. Liabilities are recorded when environmental assessments and/or remedial efforts are probable and the costs can be reasonably estimated. In accordance with ASC Topic 450, Contingencies, estimated costs are based upon current laws and regulations, existing technology and the most probable method of remediation.

Our international subsidiaries operate and report their financial results using local functional currencies. Accordingly, all assets, liabilities, revenues, and costs of these subsidiaries are translated into United States ("U.S.") dollars using exchange rates in effect at the end of the relevant periods. The resulting translation adjustments are presented as a separate component of other comprehensive income. We do not provide for U.S. income taxes on foreign currency translation adjustments since we do not provide for such taxes on undistributed earnings of foreign subsidiaries.

The Company is exposed to certain risks relating to its ongoing business operations including foreign currency exchange rate risk and interest rate risk. The Company currently uses derivative instruments to manage foreign currency risk on certain

business transactions denominated in foreign currencies. To the extent the underlying transactions hedged are completed, these forward contracts do not subject us to significant risk from exchange rate movements because they offset gains and losses on the related foreign currency denominated transactions. These forward contracts do not qualify as hedging instruments and, therefore, do not qualify for fair value or cash flow hedge treatment. Any gains and losses on our contracts are recognized as a component of other expense in our consolidated statements of income.

The Company is subject to exchange rate adjustments resulting from foreign currency transactions. Our net foreign exchange losses / (gains) recorded for the years ended December 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017 were $(0.4) million, $(1.7) million, and $0.8 million, respectively and are included in other (income) expense in the consolidated statements of income.

Basic earnings per common share is calculated by dividing net income by the number of weighted average common shares outstanding. Diluted earnings per common share is calculated by dividing net income by the weighted average common shares outstanding and assumes the conversion of all dilutive securities when the effects of such conversion would not be anti-dilutive.



	Year Ended December 31,
	2019							2018							2017
	Net Income			Shares	Per Share Amount			Net Income			Shares	Per Share Amount			Net Income		Shares	Per Share Amount
Basic EPS	$	(133,935	)	19,903	$	(6.73	)	$	(39,384	)	19,834	$	(1.99	)	$	11,789	16,674	$	0.71
Dilutive securities, principally common stock options	—			—	—			—			—	—			—		175	(0.01		)
Diluted EPS	$	(133,935	)	19,903	$	(6.73	)	$	(39,384	)	19,834	$	(1.99	)	$	11,789	16,849	$	0.70

Certain stock options to purchase common shares and restricted stock units ("RSUs") were anti-dilutive. There were 431,165 anti-dilutive stock options, RSUs, and RSUs under our management stock purchase plan for the year ended December 31, 2019 with exercise prices ranging from $33.63 to $71.56. There were 1,041,454 anti-dilutive stock options and RSUs for the year ended December 31, 2018 with exercise prices ranging from $26.06 to $71.56. There were 252,001 anti-dilutive stock options and RSUs for the year ended December 31, 2017 with exercise prices ranging from $51.84 to $71.56.

As of December 31, 2019, there were 11,135 outstanding RSUs that contain rights to nonforfeitable dividend equivalents and are considered participating securities that are included in our computation of basic and fully diluted earnings per share.

Our cash equivalents are invested in time deposits of financial institutions. We have established guidelines relative to credit ratings, diversification and maturities that are intended to maintain safety and liquidity. Cash equivalents include highly liquid investments with maturity periods of three months or less when purchased. Restricted cash represents cash that is legally restricted as to withdrawal or usage.

ASC Topic 820, Fair Value Measurement, defines fair value and includes a framework for measuring fair value and disclosing fair value measurements in financial statements. Fair value is a market-based measurement rather than an entity-specific measurement. The fair value hierarchy makes a distinction between assumptions developed based on market data obtained from independent sources (observable inputs) and the reporting entity’s own assumptions (unobservable inputs). This hierarchy prioritizes the inputs into three broad levels as follows:

Level Two: Inputs to the valuation methodology include quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in active markets, quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in inactive markets, and inputs that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly, for substantially the full term of the financial instrument.

Fair value information for those assets and liabilities, including their classification in the fair value hierarchy, is included in: Note 13, Financing Arrangements (for fair value of debt and interest- rate swaps) along with Derivative Financial Instruments (for cross-currency hedges), and Note 16, Retirement Plans (for assets held in trust).

Certain pension plan asset investments are measured at fair value using the net asset value per share (or its equivalent) practical expedient (the “NAV”). The carrying amounts of cash and cash equivalents, trade receivables and trade payables approximate fair value because of the short maturity of these financial instruments. Cash equivalents are carried at cost which approximates fair value at the balance sheet date and is a Level 1 financial instrument.

Property, plant and equipment are recorded at cost. Depreciation is generally provided on a straight-line basis over the estimated useful lives of the assets, which typically range from 3 to 40 years for buildings and improvements, 1 to 10 years for manufacturing machinery and equipment, and 3 to 7 years for computer equipment and software. Motor vehicles and furniture and fixtures are typically depreciated over 5 years. Leasehold improvements are amortized on a straight-line basis over the shorter of the lease term or estimated useful life of the asset. Repairs and maintenance costs are expensed as incurred.

The Company reports depreciation of property, plant and equipment in cost of revenue and selling, general and administrative expenses based on the nature of the underlying assets. Depreciation primarily related to equipment used in the production of inventory is recorded in cost of revenue. Depreciation related to selling and administrative functions is reported in selling, general and administrative expenses.

Research and development expenditures, including certain engineering costs, are expensed when incurred and are included in selling, general and administrative expenses. Our research and development expenditures for the years ended December 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017 were $7.6 million, $8.5 million and $5.2 million, respectively.

During the third quarter of 2019, the Company entered into a receivables purchasing agreement with a bank whereby the Company can sell selected account receivables and receive between 90% to 100% of the purchase price upfront, net of applicable discount fee, and the residual amount as the receivables are collected. During the year, the Company sold a total of $34.4 million in receivables under the program, receiving $32.2 million in cash. The outstanding purchase price component of $2.2 million was recorded in prepaid expenses and other current assets on the consolidated balance sheet at December 31, 2019.

In September 2019, we elected to early-adopt the FASB ASU 2017-04, Intangibles-Goodwill and Other (Topic 350): Simplifying the Test for Goodwill Impairment. This ASU simplifies how entities assess goodwill for impairment by eliminating Step 2 from the goodwill impairment test. The goodwill impairment test, as amended, will consist of one step comparing the fair value of a reporting unit to its carrying amount.

On January 1, 2019, we adopted the FASB ASU 2016-02, Leases, and all related amendments ("ASC Topic 842"), under the modified retrospective approach. Consequently, periods prior to January 1, 2019 are not restated for the adoption of ASC Topic 842. In addition, we elected the package of practical expedients permitted under the transition guidance within the new standard, which among other things, allowed us to carry forward the historical lease classification.

Adoption of the new standard resulted in the recording of additional Right-of-Use ("ROU") assets and lease liabilities of $10.7 million and $10.9 million, respectively, as of January 1, 2019. ROU assets represent our right to use an underlying asset for the lease term, and the lease liabilities represent our obligation to make lease payments arising from the lease. The difference between the additional lease assets and lease liabilities was recorded as an adjustment to deferred rent and prepaid rent. The standard did not materially impact our consolidated net earnings. See Note 7, Leases for further information.

On January 1, 2018, we adopted the FASB ASU 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers and all the related amendments (“ASC Topic 606” or the “new revenue standard”) using the modified retrospective transition approach. The new revenue standard provides for a single comprehensive model to use in accounting for revenue arising from contracts with customers and replaced most previously existing revenue recognition guidance in GAAP. We recognized the cumulative effect of adopting the new revenue standard as an adjustment to the opening balance of retained earnings as of January 1, 2018. The comparative periods presented have not been restated and continue to be reported under the accounting standards in effect for those periods.

In June 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-13, Financial Instruments-Credit Losses (Topic 326): Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments, which amends the impairment model by requiring entities to use a forward-looking approach based on expected losses rather than incurred losses to estimate credit losses on certain types of financial instruments, including trade receivables. The ASU is effective for public entities for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019, with early adoption permitted.

The Company will adopt the standard effective January 1, 2020 using a modified retrospective approach through a cumulative-effect adjustment to retained earnings. The adoption of the standard is not expected to have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements.