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RETIREMENT ANNUITY AND GUARANTEED CONTINUOUS EMPLOYMENT PLANS
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2012
RETIREMENT AND POSTRETIREMENT BENEFIT PLANS  
RETIREMENT ANNUITY AND GUARANTEED CONTINUOUS EMPLOYMENT PLANS
RETIREMENT ANNUITY AND GUARANTEED CONTINUOUS EMPLOYMENT PLANS
The Company maintains a number of defined benefit and defined contribution plans to provide retirement benefits for employees. These plans are maintained and contributions are made in accordance with the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 ("ERISA"), local statutory law or as determined by the Board of Directors. The plans generally provide benefits based upon years of service and compensation. Pension plans are funded except for a domestic non-qualified pension plan for certain key employees and certain foreign plans. The Company uses a December 31 measurement date for its plans.
The Company does not have, and does not provide for, any postretirement or postemployment benefits other than pensions and certain non-U.S. statutory termination benefits.
Defined Benefit Plans
The defined benefit plans generally provide benefits based upon years of service and compensation. The plans are funded except for a domestic non-qualified pension plan for certain key employees and certain foreign plans. The contributions are made in amounts sufficient to fund current service costs on a current basis and to fund past service costs, if any, over various amortization periods.
Obligations and Funded Status
 
 
December 31,
 
 
2012
 
2011
Change in benefit obligations
 
 
 
 
Benefit obligations at beginning of year
 
$
991,979

 
$
851,948

Service cost
 
21,538

 
17,331

Interest cost
 
41,584

 
44,161

Plan participants' contributions
 
334

 
365

Plan amendments
 
(3,681
)
 

Actuarial loss
 
70,015

 
121,800

Benefits paid
 
(86,722
)
 
(40,345
)
Settlement/curtailment
 
(3,946
)
 
(2,434
)
Currency translation
 
2,624

 
(847
)
Benefit obligations at end of year
 
1,033,725

 
991,979

 
 
 
 
 
Change in plan assets
 
 
 
 
Fair value of plan assets at beginning of year
 
749,456

 
726,474

Actual return on plan assets
 
83,156

 
29,470

Employer contributions
 
68,029

 
33,994

Plan participants' contributions
 
334

 
365

Benefits paid
 
(85,238
)
 
(37,960
)
Settlement
 
(3,798
)
 
(2,415
)
Currency translation
 
1,958

 
(472
)
Fair value of plan assets at end of year
 
813,897

 
749,456

 
 
 
 
 
Funded status at end of year
 
(219,828
)
 
(242,523
)
Unrecognized actuarial net loss
 
422,042

 
408,474

Unrecognized prior service cost
 
(4,101
)
 
(515
)
Unrecognized transition assets, net
 
26

 
41

Net amount recognized
 
$
198,139

 
$
165,477


The Company's U.S. defined benefit plans were amended to allow participants, including those with deferred vested pension benefits, additional payment options including a lump sum and a five year payment option. Increased benefits paid primarily reflect the disbursements related to deferred vested participants taking lump sum payment options.
The after-tax amounts of unrecognized actuarial net loss, prior service costs and transition assets included in Accumulated other comprehensive loss at December 31, 2012 were $264,514, $(2,690) and $20, respectively. The actuarial loss represents changes in the estimated obligation not yet recognized in the Consolidated Income Statement. Actuarial losses arising during 2012 are primarily attributable to a lower discount rate. The pre-tax amounts of unrecognized actuarial net loss, prior service credits and transition obligations expected to be recognized as components of net periodic benefit cost during 2013 are $32,314, $(615) and $4, respectively.
Amounts Recognized in Consolidated Balance Sheets
 
 
December 31,
 
 
2012
 
2011
Accrued pension liability, current
 
$
(3,639
)
 
$
(10,348
)
Accrued pension liability, long-term
 
(216,189
)
 
(232,175
)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss, excluding tax effects
 
417,967

 
408,000

Net amount recognized in the balance sheets
 
$
198,139

 
$
165,477


Components of Pension Cost for Defined Benefit Plans
 
 
Year Ended December 31,
 
 
2012
 
2011
 
2010
Service cost
 
$
21,538

 
$
17,331

 
$
15,371

Interest cost
 
41,584

 
44,161

 
42,730

Expected return on plan assets
 
(58,754
)
 
(57,405
)
 
(50,424
)
Amortization of prior service cost
 
(90
)
 
(62
)
 
(44
)
Amortization of net loss
 
31,085

 
21,816

 
20,830

Settlement/curtailment loss
 
895

 
529

 
660

Pension cost for defined benefit plans
 
$
36,258

 
$
26,370

 
$
29,123


Pension costs in 2012 for the Company's defined benefit plans increased as a result of an increase in amortization of net loss and settlement loss partially offset by an increase in expected return on plan assets. The higher settlement loss includes a charge of $742 related to the rationalization of the Company's Australia manufacturing operations.
Pension Plans with Accumulated Benefit Obligations in Excess of Plan Assets
 
 
December 31,
 
 
2012
 
2011
U.S. pension plans
 
 
 
 
Projected benefit obligation
 
$
956,837

 
$
921,469

Accumulated benefit obligation
 
905,541

 
883,157

Fair value of plan assets
 
755,491

 
696,802

Non-U.S. pension plans
 
 
 
 
Projected benefit obligation
 
$
76,884

 
$
70,507

Accumulated benefit obligation
 
70,492

 
66,332

Fair value of plan assets
 
58,403

 
52,652


The total accumulated benefit obligation for all plans was $976,033 as of December 31, 2012 and $949,489 as of December 31, 2011.
Contributions to Plans
The Company expects to contribute approximately $103,000 to its defined benefit plans in the United States in 2013. The actual amounts to be contributed in 2013 will be determined at the Company's discretion.
Benefit Payments for Plans
Benefits expected to be paid for the U.S. plans are as follows:
Estimated Payments
 
2013
$
53,513

2014
61,080

2015
62,051

2016
58,608

2017
62,361

2018 through 2022
311,135


Assumptions
Weighted average assumptions used to measure the benefit obligation for the Company's significant defined benefit plans as of December 31, 2012 and 2011 were as follows:
 
 
December 31,
 
 
2012
 
2011
Discount rate
 
3.8
%
 
4.2
%
Rate of increase in compensation
 
4.0
%
 
4.0
%

Weighted average assumptions used to measure the net periodic benefit cost for the Company's significant defined benefit plans for each of the three years ended December 31, 2012 were as follows:
 
 
December 31,
 
 
2012
 
2011
 
2010
Discount rate
 
4.2
%
 
5.3
%
 
5.8
%
Rate of increase in compensation
 
4.0
%
 
4.0
%
 
4.0
%
Expected return on plan assets
 
7.7
%
 
7.9
%
 
7.9
%

To develop the discount rate assumption to be used for U.S. plans, the Company refers to the yield derived from matching projected pension payments with maturities of a portfolio of available non-callable bonds rated AA- or better. The expected long-term rate of return assumption is based on the weighted average expected return of the various asset classes in the plans' portfolio and the targeted allocation of plan assets. The asset class return is developed using historical asset return performance as well as current market conditions such as inflation, interest rates and equity market performance. The rate of compensation increase is determined by the Company based upon annual reviews.
Pension Plans' Assets
The primary objective of the pension plans' investment policy is to ensure sufficient assets are available to provide benefit obligations when such obligations mature. Investment management practices must comply with ERISA or any other applicable regulations and rulings. The overall investment strategy for the defined benefit pension plans' assets is to achieve a rate of return over a normal business cycle relative to an acceptable level of risk that is consistent with the long-term objectives of the portfolio. The target allocation for plan assets is 60% to 70% equity securities and 30% to 40% debt securities.
The following table sets forth, by level within the fair value hierarchy, the pension plans' assets as of December 31, 2012:
 
 
Pension Plans' Assets at Fair Value as of December 31, 2012
 
 
Quoted Prices
in
Active Markets
for Identical
Assets
(Level 1)
 
Significant Other
Observable Inputs
(Level 2)
 
Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 3)
 
Total
Corporate stock (1)
 
$
107,763

 
$

 
$

 
$
107,763

Cash and cash equivalents
 
5,170

 

 

 
5,170

Corporate and other obligations (2)
 

 
412

 

 
412

Common trusts and 103-12 investments (3)
 

 
673,469

 

 
673,469

Private equity funds (4)
 

 

 
27,083

 
27,083

Total assets at fair value
 
$
112,933

 
$
673,881

 
$
27,083

 
$
813,897

The following table sets forth, by level within the fair value hierarchy, the pension plans' assets as of December 31, 2011:
 
 
Pension Plans' Assets at Fair Value as of December 31, 2011
 
 
Quoted Prices
in
Active Markets
for Identical
Assets
(Level 1)
 
Significant Other
Observable Inputs
(Level 2)
 
Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 3)
 
Total
Corporate stock (1)
 
$
94,407

 
$

 
$

 
$
94,407

Cash and cash equivalents
 
1,582

 

 

 
1,582

Insurance company nonpooled separate account (5)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cash and cash equivalents
 

 
15,371

 

 
15,371

Corporate and other obligations
 

 
8,288

 
650

 
8,938

Common trusts and 103-12 investments (3)
 

 
611,361

 

 
611,361

Private equity funds (4)
 

 

 
17,797

 
17,797

Total assets at fair value
 
$
95,989

 
$
635,020

 
$
18,447

 
$
749,456

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(1)
This investment category includes publicly traded equity investments directly held by the plans. Investments are valued at the unadjusted quoted close prices reported on the reporting date.
(2)
This investment category is composed of publicly traded bonds and asset backed securities which are valued at the quoted closing market prices on the reporting date.
(3)
Common trusts and 103-12 investments are comprised of a number of investment funds that invest in a diverse portfolio of assets including equity securities, corporate and governmental bonds, equity and credit indexes, and money markets. Trusts are valued at the net asset value ("NAV") as determined by their custodian. NAV represent the accumulation of the unadjusted quoted close prices on the reporting date for the underlying investments divided by the total shares outstanding at the reporting dates.
(4)
Private equity funds consist of four funds seeking capital appreciation by investing in private equity investment partnerships and venture capital companies. Funds are comprised of unrestricted and restricted publicly traded securities and privately held securities. Unrestricted securities are valued at the closing market price on the reporting date. Restricted securities may be valued at a discount from such closing public market price, depending on facts and circumstances. Privately held securities are valued at fair value as determined by the fund directors and general partners.
(5)
The insurance company nonpooled separate account is focused on capital preservation and invests in fixed-income securities and money market instruments. The account is composed of publicly traded and privately held corporate bonds, money market and mortgage backed assets. Publicly traded bonds, money market and mortgage backed securities are valued at the closing market price on the reporting date. Privately held bonds are valued at fair value as determined by the fund directors and general partners.
The table below sets forth a summary of changes in the fair value of the Level 3 pension plans' assets for the year ended December 31, 2012:
 
 
Insurance
Company
Nonpooled
Separate
Account
 
Private
Equity
Funds
 
Total
Balance at the beginning of year
 
$
650

 
$
17,797

 
$
18,447

Purchases, sales, issuances and settlements
 
(650
)
 
7,318

 
6,668

Realized and unrealized gains
 

 
1,968

 
1,968

Balance at the end of year
 
$

 
$
27,083

 
$
27,083

The amount of total gains during the period attributable to the change in unrealized gains relating to Level 3 net assets still held at the reporting date
 
$

 
$
1,135

 
$
1,135


Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan
The Company maintains a domestic unfunded supplemental executive retirement plan ("SERP") under which non-qualified supplemental pension benefits are paid to certain employees in addition to amounts received under the Company's qualified retirement plan which is subject to Internal Revenue Service ("IRS") limitations on covered compensation. The annual cost of this program has been included in the determination of total net pension costs shown above and was $2,254, $2,110 and $2,118 in 2012, 2011 and 2010, respectively. The projected benefit obligation associated with this plan is also included in the pension disclosure shown above and was $25,646, $23,930 and $21,412 at December 31, 2012, 2011 and 2010, respectively.
Defined Contribution Plans
Substantially all U.S. employees are covered under a 401(k) savings plan in which they may invest 1% or more of eligible compensation, limited to maximum amounts as determined by the IRS. For most participants the plan provides for Company matching contributions of 35% of the first 6% of employee compensation contributed to the plan.
The plan also includes a feature in which all participants hired after November 1, 1997 receive an annual Company contribution of 2% of their base pay. The plan allowed employees hired before November 1, 1997, at their election, to receive this contribution in exchange for forfeiting certain benefits under the pension plan. In 2006, the plan was amended to include a feature in which all participants receive an annual Company contribution ranging from 4% to 10% of base pay based on years of service.
The annual costs recognized for defined contribution plans were $9,405, $8,478 and $7,039 in 2012, 2011 and 2010, respectively.
Multi-Employer Plans
The Company participates in multi-employer plans for several of its operations in Europe. Costs for these plans are recognized as contributions are funded. The Company's risk of participating in these plans is limited to the annual premium as determined by the plan. The annual costs of these programs were $972, $966 and $1,052 in 2012, 2011 and 2010, respectively.
Other Benefits
The Cleveland, Ohio, area operations have a Guaranteed Continuous Employment Plan covering substantially all employees which, in general, provides that the Company will provide work for at least 75% of every standard work week (presently 40 hours). This plan does not guarantee employment when the Company's ability to continue normal operations is seriously restricted by events beyond the control of the Company. The Company has reserved the right to terminate this plan effective at the end of a calendar year by giving notice of such termination not less than six months prior to the end of such year.