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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Accounting Policies [Abstract]  
Fiscal Period
The Company’s fiscal year ends December 31. The Company’s first three quarters end on the last business day of the 13th week after the end of the prior quarter.
Separation from Enovis and Principles of Consolidation
Separation from Enovis

On April 4, 2022 (the “Distribution Date”), Colfax Corporation (“Colfax,” “Enovis” or the “Former Parent”) completed the spin-off of Colfax’s Fabrication Technology business and certain other corporate entities, through a tax-free, pro rata distribution (the “Distribution”) of 90% of the outstanding common stock of ESAB to Colfax stockholders (the spin-off and related distribution, collectively, the “Separation”). To effect the Separation, each Colfax stockholder of record as of close of business on March 23, 2022 received one share of ESAB common stock for every three shares of Colfax common stock held on the record date. As of the year ended December 31, 2022, Enovis no longer owned any of the Company’s outstanding common stock.

In connection with the Separation, on April 4, 2022, ESAB and Enovis entered into a separation and distribution agreement as well as various other related agreements (collectively the “Separation Agreements”) that govern the Separation and the relationships between the parties going forward, including a transition services agreement, an employee matters agreement, a tax matters agreement, an intellectual property matters agreement and license agreement for EBX. Refer to Note 21, “Related Party Transactions” for further details.
Principles of Consolidation

The Company’s Consolidated and Combined Financial Statements include all majority-owned subsidiaries over which the Company exercises control and, when applicable, entities or joint ventures for which the Company has a controlling financial interest or is the primary beneficiary. When protective rights, substantive rights or other factors exist, further analysis is performed to determine whether or not there is a controlling financial interest. The Consolidated and Combined Financial Statements reflect the assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses of consolidated subsidiaries and the noncontrolling parties’ ownership share is presented as a noncontrolling interest.

All significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated.
Basis of Presentation
Basis of Presentation

The accompanying Consolidated and Combined Financial Statements present the Company’s historical financial position, results of operations, changes in equity and cash flows in accordance with the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States (“GAAP”). The Consolidated and Combined Financial Statements reflect, in the opinion of management, all adjustments, which consist solely of normal recurring adjustments, necessary to present fairly the Company’s financial position and results of operations as of and for the periods indicated. Intercompany transactions and accounts are eliminated in consolidation.

The combined financial statements for the period prior to the Separation were derived from Enovis’s consolidated financial statements and accounting records and prepared in accordance with GAAP for the preparation of carved-out combined financial statements. Through the date of the Separation, all revenues and costs as well as assets and liabilities directly associated with ESAB have been included in the combined financial statements. Prior to the Separation, the combined financial statements also
included allocations of certain general, administrative, sales and marketing expenses from Enovis’s corporate office and from other Enovis businesses to the Company and allocations of related assets, liabilities and the Former Parent’s investment, as applicable. The allocations were determined on a reasonable basis, however, the amounts are not necessarily representative of the amounts that would have been reflected in the financial statements had the Company been an entity that operated independently of Enovis during the applicable periods. Related party allocations prior to the Separation, including the method for such allocation, are discussed further in Note 21, “Related Party Transactions.” Transactions with the Former Parent are reflected in the accompanying Consolidated and Combined Statements of Equity as “Net Transfers from Former Parent, including Separation Adjustments” for the year ended December 31, 2022.

For the periods subsequent to April 4, 2022, the financial statements are presented on a consolidated basis and no longer include any allocations of expenses from Enovis, as the Company became a standalone public company.
Use of Estimates
Use of Estimates
 
The Company makes certain estimates and assumptions in preparing its Consolidated and Combined Financial Statements in accordance with GAAP. These estimates and assumptions affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the Consolidated and Combined Financial Statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses for the period presented. Actual results may differ from those estimates.
Equity Method Investments
Equity Method Investments
Investments accounted for under the equity method are initially recorded at the amount of the Company’s initial investment and adjusted each period for the Company’s share of the investee’s income or loss and dividends paid. All equity investments are reviewed periodically for indications of other-than-temporary impairment, including, but not limited to, significant and sustained decreases in quoted market prices or a series of historic and projected operating losses by investees. If the decline in fair value is considered to be other-than-temporary, an impairment loss is recorded and the investment is written down to a new carrying value.
Revenue Recognition
Revenue Recognition

The Company recognizes revenue when control of promised goods or services is transferred to the customer. The amount of revenue recognized reflects the consideration to which the Company expects to be entitled in exchange for transferring the goods or services.

The Company provides a variety of products and services to its customers. Most of the Company’s contracts consist of a single, distinct performance obligation or promise to transfer goods or services to a customer. For contracts that include multiple performance obligations, we allocate the total transaction price to each performance obligation using our best estimate of the stand-alone selling price of each identified performance obligation. A significant majority of our revenue relates to the shipment of off-the-shelf products that is recognized when control is transferred to the customer. On a limited basis, we have agreements with customers that have multiple performance obligations. In determining whether there are multiple performance obligations, we first assess the goods or services promised in the customer arrangement and then consider the guidance in ASC 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers, to evaluate whether goods and services are capable of being distinct and are considered distinct within the customer arrangement. To determine whether promised goods or services are separately identifiable (i.e., whether a promise to transfer a good or service is distinct in the context of the contract), we evaluate whether the contract is to deliver (1) multiple promised goods or services or (2) a combined item that comprises the individual goods or services promised in the contract. Substantially all revenue involving development and application engineering projects consists of a single performance obligation and is recognized at a point in time.

As mentioned above, a majority of revenue recognized by the Company relates to contracts with customers for standard or off-the-shelf products. As control typically transfers to the customer upon shipment of the product in these circumstances, revenue is generally recognized at that point in time. Revenue recognition and billing typically occur simultaneously for
contracts recognized at a point in time. Therefore, we do not have material revenues in excess of customer billings or billings to customers in excess of recognized revenues. Refer to Note 6, “Revenue” and Note 13, “Accrued and Other Liabilities” for additional information on the Company’s contract liability balances and related information.

The period of benefit for the Company’s incremental costs of obtaining a contract generally have less than a one-year duration; therefore, the Company applies the practical expedient available and expenses costs to obtain a contract when incurred.

Taxes Collected from Customers and Remitted to Governmental Authorities
 
The Company collects various taxes and fees as an agent in connection with the sale of products and remits these amounts to the respective taxing authorities. These taxes and fees have been presented on a net basis within Net sales in the Consolidated and Combined Statements of Operations and are recorded as a component of Accrued liabilities in the Consolidated Balance Sheets until remitted to the respective taxing authority.
Research and Development Expense
Research and Development Expense
 
Research and development costs of $39.2 million, $38.8 million and $36.0 million for the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022, respectively, are expensed as incurred and are included in Selling, general and administrative expense in the Consolidated and Combined Statements of Operations. These amounts do not include development and application engineering costs incurred in conjunction with fulfilling customer orders and executing customer projects.
Cash and Cash Equivalents
Cash and Cash Equivalents
 
Cash and cash equivalents include all financial instruments purchased with an initial maturity of three months or less.
Trade Receivables
Trade Receivables
 
Trade receivables are presented net of an allowance for credit losses. The estimate of current expected credit losses on trade receivables considers historical credit loss information that is adjusted for current conditions and reasonable and supportable forecasts. Estimated credit losses are reviewed periodically.
Inventories
Inventories

Inventories are valued at the lower of cost or net realizable value. Fixed manufacturing overhead costs are allocated to inventory based on normal production capacity and abnormal manufacturing activities are recognized as period costs. As of December 31, 2023, cost for a substantial portion of United States inventories was determined using the last-in, first-out (“LIFO”) method. The value of inventory stated on a LIFO basis as of December 31, 2023 was $107.8 million and the valuation of LIFO inventories was made at the end of the year based on inventory levels and costs at that time. Cost of other inventories is determined by costing methods that approximate a first-in, first-out (“FIFO”) method.

During the fourth quarter of 2024, the Company changed its inventory costing methodology from the previously disclosed LIFO method to the FIFO method for a portion of its inventory, as of the year ended December 31, 2024 all inventory is valued under FIFO. The Company performed this change because it believes FIFO is preferable given it provides a more consistent method for valuing inventory across the Company, better matches costs with revenues, improves comparability with peers and better reflects the current value of inventory at the balance sheet date. The LIFO expense for the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022 were $2.1 million and $3.3 million, respectively which are not considered material to the Company’s financial statements. The Company recorded the pre-tax cumulative benefit related to this change in accounting principle of $4.3 million as a reduction of Cost of sales for the year ended December 31, 2024. Since these amounts are immaterial to all periods presented, the impact of this change was not retrospectively reflected in prior years. For further information, refer to Note 11, “Inventories, Net.”

Reserves are maintained for estimated obsolescence or excess inventory equal to the difference between the cost of inventory and the net realizable value based upon assumptions about future demand and market conditions. The reserve for excess and obsolete inventory was $41.2 million and $47.6 million as of December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively.
Property, Plant and Equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment
 
Property, plant and equipment, net is stated at historical cost, which includes the fair values of such assets acquired through acquisitions and depreciated by the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the related assets. Repair and maintenance expenditures are expensed as incurred unless the repair extends the useful life of the asset.
Impairment of Goodwill and Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets
Impairment of Goodwill and Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets
 
Goodwill represents the costs in excess of the fair value of net assets acquired through acquisitions by the Company.

 The Company evaluates the recoverability of Goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets annually or more frequently if an event occurs or circumstances change in the interim that would more likely than not reduce the fair value of the asset below its carrying amount. The annual impairment test date elected by the Company is the first day of its fourth quarter. Goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets are considered to be impaired when the carrying value of a reporting unit or asset exceeds its fair value. As of the annual impairment test date, the Company had three reporting units: Americas, EMEA & APAC and Gas Control Equipment (“GCE”).

In the evaluation of goodwill for impairment, the Company first assesses qualitative factors to determine whether it is more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting entity is less than its carrying value. If the Company determines that it is more likely than not for a reporting unit’s fair value to be greater than its carrying value, a calculation of the fair value is not performed. If the Company determines that it is more likely than not for a reporting unit’s fair value to be less than its carrying value, a calculation of the reporting unit’s fair value is performed and compared to the carrying value of that reporting unit. In certain instances, the Company may elect to forgo the qualitative assessment and proceed directly to the quantitative impairment test. If the carrying value of a reporting unit exceeds its fair value, goodwill of that reporting unit is impaired and an impairment loss is recorded equal to the excess of the reporting unit’s carrying value over its fair value.

When a quantitative impairment test is needed, the Company measures fair value of reporting units based on a present value of future discounted cash flows. The discounted cash flow models indicate the fair value of the reporting units based on the present value of the cash flows that the reporting units are expected to generate in the future. Significant estimates in the discounted cash flow models include the weighted-average cost of capital, net sales and profitability of our business.

For the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022, a qualitative Goodwill impairment assessment was performed for the three reporting units, all of which indicated no impairment existed and therefore, no impairment charges were recorded for the respective periods. No material events that would represent impairment indicators have occurred subsequent to the performance of the 2024 annual impairment test.

In the evaluation of indefinite-lived intangible assets for impairment, the Company first assesses qualitative factors to determine whether it is more likely than not that the fair value of the indefinite-lived intangible asset is less than its carrying value. If the Company determines that it is more likely than not for the indefinite-lived intangible asset’s fair value to be greater than its carrying value, a calculation of the fair value is not performed. If the Company determines that it is more likely than not that the indefinite-lived intangible asset’s fair value is less than its carrying value, a fair value calculation is performed and compared to the carrying value of the asset. In certain instances, the Company may elect to forgo the qualitative assessment and proceed directly to the quantitative impairment test. If the carrying amount of the indefinite-lived intangible asset exceeds its fair value, an impairment loss is recognized in an amount equal to that excess. The Company measures the fair value of its indefinite-lived intangible assets using the “relief from royalty” method. Significant estimates in this approach include projected revenues and royalty and discount rates for each trade name evaluated. At the impairment testing date, the first day of the fourth quarter, quantitative impairment tests were performed for all the indefinite-lived trade name brands for the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022, all of which indicated no impairment existed.
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets Other than Goodwill and Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets Other than Goodwill and Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets
 
Definite-lived intangible assets primarily represent acquired trade names, customer relationships, acquired technology and software license agreements. The Company uses accelerated and straight-line methods of amortization with lives ranging from five to thirty years.

The Company assesses its long-lived assets and definite-lived intangible assets for impairment whenever facts and circumstances indicate that the carrying amounts may not be fully recoverable. To analyze recoverability, the Company projects
undiscounted net future cash flows over the remaining lives of such assets. If these projected cash flows are less than the carrying amounts, an impairment loss equal to the difference between the carrying amount of the asset and its fair value would be recognized, resulting in a write-down of the assets with a corresponding charge to earnings. The Company determined that no significant impairment indicators were evident during the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022.
Derivatives
Derivatives

The Company uses derivative instruments to manage exposures to interest rates and net investment exposures. The Company does not enter into derivatives for trading or speculative purposes.

All derivatives are recognized at fair value on the Company’s Consolidated Balance Sheets. The accounting for gains and losses resulting from changes in fair value depends on the use of the derivative and whether it is designated and qualifies for hedge accounting. The Company formally documents the relationship of the hedge with the hedged item as well as the risk-management strategy for all designated hedges. Both at inception and on an ongoing basis, the hedging instrument is assessed as to its effectiveness, when applicable. If and when a derivative is determined not to be highly effective as a hedge, the underlying hedged transaction is no longer likely to occur, or the derivative is terminated, hedge accounting is discontinued.

The Company is subject to the credit risk of the counterparties to derivative instruments. Counterparties include a number of major banks and financial institutions. The Company manages individual counterparty exposure by monitoring the credit rating of the counterparty and the size of financial commitments and exposures between the Company and the counterparty.

Certain interest rate swap agreements are qualified and designated as cash flow hedges. The effective portion of the fair value unrealized gain or loss on cash flow hedges are reported as a component of Accumulated other comprehensive loss ("AOCL") with offsetting amounts recorded in the Company’s Consolidated Balance Sheets depending on the position and the duration of the contract. The gain or loss on the derivative instrument due to the change in fair value is reclassified into earnings in the same period or periods during which the hedged transaction affects earnings. If a derivative is deemed to be ineffective, the change in fair value of the derivative is recognized directly in earnings.

Certain cross-currency swap agreements are designated and qualify as a net investment hedge. The changes in the fair value of these instruments are recorded in AOCL in equity, partially offsetting the foreign currency translation adjustment of the Company’s related net investment that is also recorded in AOCL. Offsetting amounts are recorded in the Company’s Consolidated Balance Sheets depending on the position and the duration of the contract.

The Company has certain foreign currency contracts that are not designated as hedges. These derivatives are held as offsets to certain balance sheet exposures. The gains or losses on these contracts are recognized in Interest expense and other, net, in the Company’s Consolidated and Combined Statement of Operations.
Warranty Costs
Warranty Costs
 
Estimated expenses related to product warranties are accrued as the revenue is recognized on products sold to customers and included in Cost of sales in the Consolidated and Combined Statements of Operations. Estimates are established using historical information as to the nature, frequency and average costs of warranty claims.
Income Taxes
Income Taxes
 
Prior to the Separation, the Company’s domestic and foreign operating results were included in the income tax returns of Enovis. The Company accounted for income taxes under the separate return method. Under this approach, the Company determined its deferred tax assets and liabilities and related tax expense as if it were filing separate tax returns.

The Company accounts for income taxes under ASC 740, Income Taxes (“ASC 740”), which requires recognition of deferred income tax assets and liabilities reflecting the tax consequences attributable to differences between the carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities in the Consolidated and Combined Financial Statements and their respective tax basis. Deferred income tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to be applied to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. Deferred income tax assets and liabilities are reported in Other assets and Other liabilities in the Consolidated Balance Sheets, respectively. The effect on deferred income tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates is generally recognized in Income tax expense in the period that includes the enactment date. Global Intangible Low-Taxed Income is accounted for as a current tax expense in the year the tax is incurred.
Valuation allowances are recorded if it is more likely than not that some portion of the deferred income tax assets will not be realized. In evaluating the need for a valuation allowance, the Company considers various factors, including the expected level of future taxable income and available tax planning strategies. Any changes in judgment about the valuation allowance are recorded through Income tax expense and are based on changes in facts and circumstances regarding realizability of deferred tax assets.

The Company must presume that an income tax position taken in a tax return will be examined by the relevant tax authority and determine whether it is more likely than not that the tax position will be sustained upon examination based upon the technical merits of the position. An income tax position that meets the more-likely-than-not recognition threshold is measured to determine the amount of benefit to recognize in the financial statements.

The Company establishes a liability for unrecognized income tax benefits for income tax positions for which it is more likely than not that a tax position will not be sustained upon examination by the respective taxing authority to the extent such tax positions reduce the Company’s income tax liability. The Company recognizes interest and penalties related to unrecognized income tax benefits in Income tax expense in the Consolidated and Combined Statements of Operations.
Interest expense (income) and Other, Net
Interest Expense and Other, Net

Interest expense and other, net is comprised of interest-bearing deposits of certain foreign subsidiaries, interest costs for the Company’s debt, amortization of debt issuance costs and interest expense of derivatives designated in hedging relationships. In addition, it is comprised of:
other non-operating expense (income) items, including certain pension-related activities,
foreign exchange exposure on cash and intercompany positions and interest income or expense on foreign currency contracts not designated in hedging relationships and
Argentina highly inflationary accounting transaction exchange loss on cash and cash equivalent remeasured into the Brazilian real - the direct parent’s currency.

See “Foreign Currency Exchange Gains and Losses” and “Argentina Highly Inflationary Accounting” policies below for additional information.
Foreign Currency Exchange Gains and Losses
Foreign Currency Exchange Gains and Losses
 
The Company’s Consolidated and Combined Financial Statements are presented in U.S. Dollars. The functional currencies of the Company’s operating subsidiaries are generally the local currencies of the countries in which each subsidiary is located. Assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are translated at rates of exchange in effect at the balance sheet date. The amounts recorded in each year in Foreign currency translation in Equity are net of income taxes to the extent the underlying equity balances in the entities are not deemed to be permanently reinvested. Revenues and expenses are translated at average rates of exchange in effect during the year.

Transactions in foreign currencies are translated at the exchange rate in effect at the date of each transaction. Differences in exchange rates during the period between the date a transaction denominated in a foreign currency is consummated and the date on which it is either settled or translated for inclusion in the Consolidated Balance Sheets are recognized in Selling, general and administrative expense or Interest expense and other, net in the Consolidated and Combined Statements of Operations for that period.
Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements
The Company assesses the adoption impacts of recently issued accounting pronouncements on the Company’s Consolidated and Combined Financial Statements as well as material updates to previous assessments.

Accounting Guidance Implemented in 2024

In November 2023, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (the “FASB”) issued ASU No. 2023-07, Segment Reporting (Topic 280): Improvements to Reportable Segment Disclosures, which enhances segment reporting by expanding the breadth and frequency of disclosures through incremental information about significant segment expenses. The guidance also requires disclosure of the Chief Operating Decision Maker’s (the “CODM”) position and detail of how the CODM uses financial reporting to assess the segment’s performance. The new guidance is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2023 and for interim periods beginning after December 15, 2024. The Company has adopted this guidance for the year ending December 31, 2024, and as discussed above, the primary impact is increased disclosure of certain financial information by segment. Refer to Note 20. “Segment Information” for further information on the impact on the Company’s disclosures.

Recently Issued Accounting Guidance Not Yet Adopted

In December 2023, the FASB issued ASU No. 2023-09, Improvements to Income Tax Disclosures, which expands disclosure requirements for income taxes, specifically related to the rate reconciliation and income taxes paid. The ASU is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2024. The Company is currently evaluating the effect the adoption of the ASU may have on its disclosures.