Accounting Policies (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2018

Accounting Policies [Abstract]

Schedule of Foreign Currency Transaction Gains and Losses

The following table summarizes foreign currency transaction gains and losses recognized in the income statement:

(in thousands)	2018		2017	2016
(Gains)/losses included in:
Selling, general, and administrative expenses	$(274	)	$4,127	$(381	)
Other expense, net	(67	)	4,634	(3,532	)
Total transaction (gains)/losses	$(341	)	$8,761	$(3,913	)

Schedule of foreign currency gains and losses on long-term intercompany loans

The following table presents foreign currency gains on long-term intercompany loans that were recognized in Other comprehensive income:

(in thousands)	2018	2017	2016
Gain on long-term intercompany loans	$-	$1,867	$3,515

Schedule of Accounts Receivable

As of December 31, 2018 and 2017, Accounts receivable consisted of the following:

(in thousands)	December 31, 2018		December 31, 2017
Trade and other accounts receivable	$211,244		$152,375
Bank promissory notes	19,269		20,255
Revenue in excess of progress billings	-		37,964
Allowance for doubtful accounts	(7,337	)	(7,919	)
Total accounts receivable	$223,176		$202,675