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 September 26, 2020

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 01-13697

 __________________________________________

MOHAWK INDUSTRIES, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware			52-1604305
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)			(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
160 S. Industrial Blvd.	Calhoun	Georgia	30701
(Address of principal executive offices)			(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (706) 629-7721

Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report:

__________________________________________ 

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  x    No  ¨

Indicate by check mark 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  x    No  ¨

Indicate by check mark 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.

Large accelerated filer	x	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 to 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  x

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, $.01 par value	MHK	New York Stock Exchange
Floating Rate Notes due 2021		New York Stock Exchange
2.000% Senior Notes due 2022		New York Stock Exchange

The number of shares outstanding of the issuer’s common stock as of October 28, 2020, the latest practicable date, is as follows: 71,198,620 shares of common stock, $.01 par value.

MOHAWK INDUSTRIES, INC.

INDEX

		Page No
Part I.	FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1.	Financial Statements (unaudited)
	Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as of September 26, 2020 and December 31, 2019	3
	Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations for the three and nine months ended September 26, 2020 and September 28, 2019	4
	Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) for the three and nine months ended September 26, 2020 and September 28, 2019	5
	Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the nine months ended September 26, 2020 and September 28, 2019	6
	Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements	7
Item 2.	Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations	36
Item 3.	Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk	49
Item 4.	Controls and Procedures	49
Part II.	OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1.	Legal Proceedings	50
Item 1A.	Risk Factors	53
Item 2.	Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds	53
Item 3.	Defaults Upon Senior Securities	53
Item 4.	Mine Safety Disclosures	53
Item 5.	Other Information	53
Item 6.	Exhibits	54

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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

MOHAWK INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(In thousands, except per share data) (Unaudited) 

	September 26, 2020		December 31, 2019
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	781,238	134,785
Short-term investments	407,784		42,500
Receivables, net	1,710,961		1,526,619
Inventories	1,841,973		2,282,328
Prepaid expenses	374,875		415,546
Other current assets	35,156		27,679
Total current assets	5,151,987		4,429,457
Property, plant and equipment	8,500,684		8,496,008
Less: accumulated depreciation	4,095,441		3,797,091
Property, plant and equipment, net	4,405,243		4,698,917
Right of use operating lease assets	303,050		323,003
Goodwill	2,574,641		2,570,027
Tradenames	698,566		702,732
Other intangible assets subject to amortization, net	220,212		226,147
Deferred income taxes and other non-current assets	430,515		436,397
	$	13,784,214	13,386,680

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Short-term debt and current portion of long-term debt	$	356,130	1,051,498
Accounts payable and accrued expenses	1,933,206		1,559,140
Current operating lease liabilities	97,778		101,945
Total current liabilities	2,387,114		2,712,583
Deferred income taxes	411,287		473,886
Long-term debt, less current portion	2,282,781		1,518,388
Non-current operating lease liabilities	214,654		228,155
Other long-term liabilities	321,309		327,220
Total liabilities	5,617,145		5,260,232
Commitments and contingencies (Note 18)
Stockholders’ equity:
Preferred stock, $.01 par value; 60 shares authorized; no shares issued	—		—
Common stock, $.01 par value; 150,000 shares authorized; 78,545 and 78,980 shares issued in 2020 and 2019, respectively	785		790
Additional paid-in capital	1,879,998		1,868,250
Retained earnings	7,430,945		7,232,337
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(935,423)		(765,824)
	8,376,305		8,335,553
Less: treasury stock at cost; 7,346 and 7,348 shares in 2020 and 2019, respectively	215,648		215,712
Total Mohawk Industries, Inc. stockholders’ equity	8,160,657		8,119,841
Nonredeemable noncontrolling interest	6,412		6,607
Total stockholders’ equity	8,167,069		8,126,448
	$	13,784,214	13,386,680

See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements

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MOHAWK INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(In thousands, except per share data)

(Unaudited)

	Three Months Ended			Nine Months Ended
	September 26, 2020		September 28, 2019	September 26, 2020	September 28, 2019
Net sales	$	2,574,870	2,519,185	6,910,433	7,546,160
Cost of sales	1,868,671		1,827,494	5,217,827	5,492,924
Gross profit	706,199		691,691	1,692,606	2,053,236
Selling, general and administrative expenses	443,455		451,471	1,339,338	1,380,826
Operating income	262,744		240,220	353,268	672,410
Interest expense	14,854		9,316	36,481	30,310
Other expense (income) net	(726)		52,713	5,990	45,929
Earnings before income taxes	248,616		178,191	310,797	596,171
Income tax expense	43,163		22,522	43,467	116,273
Net earnings including noncontrolling interests	205,453		155,669	267,330	479,898
Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests	336		151	(44)	354
Net earnings attributable to Mohawk Industries, Inc.	$	205,117	155,518	267,374	479,544
Basic earnings per share attributable to Mohawk Industries, Inc.
Basic earnings per share attributable to Mohawk Industries, Inc.	$	2.88	2.16	3.76	6.63
Weighted-average common shares outstanding—basic	71,197		72,106	71,190	72,302
Diluted earnings per share attributable to Mohawk Industries, Inc.
Diluted earnings per share attributable to Mohawk Industries, Inc.	$	2.87	2.15	3.75	6.61
Weighted-average common shares outstanding—diluted	71,378		72,392	71,362	72,578

See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

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MOHAWK INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)

(In thousands)

(Unaudited)

	Three Months Ended			Nine Months Ended
	September 26, 2020		September 28, 2019	September 26, 2020	September 28, 2019
Net earnings including noncontrolling interests	$	205,453	155,669	267,330	479,898
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Foreign currency translation adjustments	31,307		(150,139)	(169,914)	(91,050)
Pension prior service cost and actuarial gain, net of tax	70		216	164	283
Other comprehensive income (loss)	31,377		(149,923)	(169,750)	(90,767)
Comprehensive income	236,830		5,746	97,580	389,131
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests	360		(7)	(195)	266
Comprehensive income attributable to Mohawk Industries, Inc.	$	236,470	5,753	97,775	388,865

See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

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MOHAWK INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(In thousands)

(Unaudited) 

	Nine Months Ended
	September 26, 2020		September 28, 2019
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net earnings	$	267,330	479,898
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:
Restructuring	84,859		45,533
Depreciation and amortization	450,952		422,693
Deferred income taxes	(62,550)		9,303
Loss on disposal of property, plant and equipment	1,376		1,571
Stock-based compensation expense	14,559		17,228
Impairment of net investment in a manufacturer and distributor of ceramic tile in China	—		65,172
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of effects of acquisitions:
Receivables, net	(210,717)		(203,447)
Inventories	389,067		(60,477)
Other assets and prepaid expenses	48,627		(38,942)
Accounts payable and accrued expenses	398,667		250,637
Other liabilities	(20,176)		(11,083)
Net cash provided by operating activities	1,361,994		978,086
Cash flows from investing activities:
Additions to property, plant and equipment	(265,414)		(405,614)
Acquisitions, net of cash acquired	—		(76,847)
Purchases of short-term investments	(791,084)		(451,000)
Redemption of short-term investments	425,800		459,000
Net cash used in investing activities	(630,698)		(474,461)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Payments on Senior Credit Facilities	(633,134)		(465,811)
Proceeds from Senior Credit Facilities	617,797		419,957
Payments on commercial paper	(4,890,991)		(11,919,636)
Proceeds from commercial paper	4,195,353		11,540,489
Proceeds from Floating Rate Notes	—		331,325
Payment on Floating Rate Notes	—		(331,325)
Proceeds from Senior Notes issuance	1,062,240		—
Repayments on Senior Notes	(326,904)		—
Proceeds from Term Loan Facility	500,000		—
Repayment on Term Loan Facility	(500,000)		—
Payments of other debt and financing costs	(3,586)		—
Proceeds from other debt	—		7,356
Debt issuance costs	(11,942)		(757)
Purchase of Mohawk common stock	(68,640)		(76,671)
Change in outstanding checks in excess of cash	(5,693)		(10,523)
Shares redeemed for taxes	(3,539)		(4,711)
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities	(69,039)		(510,307)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	(15,804)		(1,065)
Net change in cash and cash equivalents	646,453		(7,747)
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period	134,785		119,050
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period	$	781,238	111,303

See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

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MOHAWK INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(In thousands, except per share amounts)

(Unaudited)

1. General

Unless this Form 10-Q indicates otherwise or the context otherwise requires, the terms “we,” “our,” “us,” “Mohawk,” or “the Company” as used in this Form 10-Q refer to Mohawk Industries, Inc.

Interim Reporting

The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with instructions to Form 10-Q and do not include all of the information and footnotes required by U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“U.S. GAAP”) for complete financial statements. In the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring accruals) considered necessary for a fair presentation have been included. These statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto, and the Company’s description of critical accounting policies, included in the Company’s 2019 Annual Report on Form 10-K, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Results for interim periods are not necessarily indicative of the results for the year.

COVID-19 Pandemic

The Company has already experienced certain disruptions to its business and further disruptions may occur that could materially affect the Company’s ability to obtain supplies, manufacture its products or deliver inventory in a timely manner. Future disruptions may result in lost revenue, additional costs or impairments to goodwill or other assets. The Company is continuously implementing business continuity plans during the crisis and attempting to minimize the pandemic’s impact, but we may be unable to adequately respond to further outbreaks in particular geographies and our operations may be materially impacted. The extent to which the COVID-19 pandemic may impact the Company’s results will depend on future developments that are highly uncertain and cannot be predicted, including new information which may emerge concerning the severity of COVID-19 and the particular responses employed in various countries and regions. Accordingly, COVID-19 and the related global economic downturn could have a material adverse effect on the Company’s business, results of operations and financial condition.

Short-Term Investments

The Company invests in high quality credit instruments. At September 26, 2020, such investments consisted of a short-duration bond fund. At December 31, 2019, amounts consisted solely of investments in the Company's commercial paper by its wholly-owned captive insurance company. Such investments are not insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation.

The Company's investment in the short-duration bond fund is classified as an equity security, recorded at fair value based on the closing market price of the security. The Company recognizes dividends, realized and unrealized gains and losses to other expense (income), net in the statement of operations.

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Hedges of Net Investments in Non-U.S. Operations

The Company has numerous investments outside the United States. The net assets of these subsidiaries are exposed to changes and volatility in currency exchange rates. The Company uses foreign currency denominated debt to hedge its non-U.S. net investments against adverse movements in exchange rates. The gains and losses on the Company’s net investments in its non-U.S. operations are economically offset by losses and gains on its foreign currency borrowings. The Company designated its €500,000 2.00% Senior Notes borrowing as a net investment hedge of a portion of its European operations. For the nine months ended September 26, 2020 and September 28, 2019, the change in the U.S. dollar value of the Company’s euro denominated debt was an increase of $21,499 ($16,331 net of taxes) and a decrease of $25,102 ($19,067 net of taxes), respectively, which is recorded in the foreign currency translation adjustment component of accumulated other comprehensive income or (loss). The change in the U.S. dollar value of the Company’s debt partially offsets the euro-to-dollar translation of the Company’s net investment in its European operations.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements - Recently Adopted

In June 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-13, Financial Instruments – Credit Losses (Topic 326): Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments, which was further amended by additional accounting standards updates issued by the FASB.  The new standard replaced the incurred loss impairment methodology for recognizing credit losses with a new methodology that requires recognition of lifetime expected credit losses when a financial asset is originated or purchased, even if the risk of loss is remote. The new methodology (referred to as the current expected credit losses model, or "CECL") applies to most financial assets measured at amortized cost, including trade receivables, and requires consideration of a broader range of reasonable and supportable information to estimate expected credit losses.  The Company adopted the new standard on January 1, 2020 using a modified retrospective transition approach, with the cumulative impact being immaterial to the financial statements.

In January 2017, the FASB issued ASU 2017-04, Intangibles - Goodwill and other (Topic 350): Simplifying the test for goodwill impairment. The amendments remove the second step of the current goodwill impairment test. An entity will apply a one-step quantitative test and record the amount of goodwill impairment as the excess of a reporting unit's carrying amount over its fair value, not to exceed the total amount of goodwill allocated to the reporting unit. The new guidance does not amend the optional qualitative assessment of goodwill impairment. This guidance is effective for impairment tests in fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019. The effect of adopting the new standard was not material.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements - Effective in Future Years

In December 2019, the FASB issued ASU 2019-12, Simplifying the Accounting for Income Taxes which simplified the accounting for income taxes in several areas by removing certain exceptions and by clarifying and amending existing guidance applicable to accounting for income taxes. The amendment is effective commencing in 2021 with early adoption permitted. The Company is currently evaluating the impact that the adoption of this accounting standards update will have on its consolidated financial statements.

2. Acquisitions

2019 Acquisitions

During 2019, the Company acquired two hard surface flooring distribution companies based in the Netherlands and the Czech Republic for $76,237, which resulted in allocations of goodwill of $38,366 and intangible assets subject to amortization of $12,789. The results have been included in the Flooring ROW segment and are not material to the Company’s consolidated results of operations.

2018 Acquisitions

On November 16, 2018, the Company completed its purchase of Eliane S/A Revestimentos Ceramicos (“Eliane”), one of the largest ceramic tile companies in Brazil. Pursuant to the purchase agreement, the Company (i) acquired the entire issued share capital of Eliane and (ii) acquired $99,037 of net indebtedness of Eliane, with total cash consideration paid of $148,302. The Company’s acquisition of Eliane resulted in allocations of goodwill of $33,019, indefinite-lived tradename intangible assets of $32,238 and intangible assets subject to amortization of $5,818. The majority of the goodwill is deductible for tax purposes. The factors contributing to the recognition of the amount of goodwill include product, sales and manufacturing synergies. Eliane’s results of operations have been included in the consolidated financial statements since the date of acquisition in the Global Ceramic reporting segment.

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)

On July 2, 2018, the Company completed its acquisition of Godfrey Hirst Group, the leading flooring company in Australia and New Zealand, further extending Mohawk’s global position. The total value of the acquisition was $400,894. The Company’s acquisition of Godfrey Hirst Group resulted in allocations of goodwill of $88,655, indefinite-lived tradename intangible assets of $58,671 and intangible assets subject to amortization of $43,635. The goodwill is deductible for tax purposes. The factors contributing to the recognition of the amount of goodwill include product, sales and manufacturing synergies. The Godfrey Hirst Group’s results have been included in the condensed consolidated financial statements since the date of acquisition in the Flooring NA and Flooring ROW segments.

During the first quarter of 2018, the Company completed the acquisition of three hard surface distribution businesses in the Flooring ROW segment for $24,610, resulting in a goodwill allocation of $12,874 and intangibles subject to amortization of $7.

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3. Revenue from Contracts with Customers

Revenue recognition and accounts receivable

The Company recognizes revenues when it satisfies performance obligations as evidenced by the transfer of control of the promised goods to customers, in an amount that reflects the consideration the Company expects to be entitled to in exchange for those goods. The nature of the promised goods are ceramic, stone, carpet, resilient, laminate, wood and other flooring products. Payment is typically received 90 days or less from the invoice date. The Company adjusts the amounts of revenue for expected cash discounts, sales allowances, returns, and claims, based upon historical experience. The Company adjusts accounts receivable for doubtful account allowances based upon relevant information about past events, including historical experience, current conditions, and reasonable and supportable forecasts that affect the collectability of the reported amount, periodic evaluation of specific customer accounts, and the aging of accounts receivable. If the Company expects the financial condition of the Company’s customers to deteriorate based on current conditions or reasonable and supportable forecasts, additional allowances may be required.

Contract liabilities

The Company historically records contract liabilities when it receives payment prior to fulfilling a performance obligation. Contract liabilities related to revenues are recorded in accounts payable and accrued expenses on the accompanying condensed consolidating balance sheets. The Company had contract liabilities of $36,557 and $34,959 as of September 26, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively.

Performance obligations

Substantially all of the Company’s revenue is recognized at a point in time when the product is either shipped or received from the Company’s facilities and control of the product is transferred to the customer.  Accordingly, in any period, the Company does not recognize a significant amount of revenue from performance obligations satisfied or partially satisfied in prior periods and the amount of such revenue recognized during the three and nine months ended September 26, 2020 was immaterial.

Costs to obtain a contract

The Company historically incurs certain incremental costs to obtain revenue contracts. These costs relate to marketing display structures and are capitalized when the amortization period is greater than one year, with the amount recorded in other assets on the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheets. Capitalized costs to obtain contracts were $62,596 and $69,039 as of September 26, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively. Amortization expense recognized during the nine months ended September 26, 2020 and September 28, 2019 related to these capitalized costs were $51,110 and $41,889 respectively.

Practical expedients and policy elections

The Company elected the following practical expedients and policy elections:

•Incremental costs of obtaining a contract is recorded as an expense when incurred in selling, general and administrative expenses if the amortization period is less than one year.

•Shipping and handling activities performed after control has been transferred is accounted for as a fulfillment cost in cost of sales.

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Revenue disaggregation

The following table presents the Company’s segment revenues disaggregated by the geographical market location of customer sales and product categories for the three months ended September 26, 2020 and September 28, 2019:

September 26, 2020	Global Ceramic segment		Flooring NA segment	Flooring ROW segment	Total
Geographical Markets
United States	$	508,291	947,648	421	1,456,360
Europe	197,070		2,655	466,172	665,897
Russia	77,564		25	36,062	113,651
Other	128,378		31,964	178,620	338,962
	$	911,303	982,292	681,275	2,574,870
Product Categories
Ceramic & Stone	$	908,419	7,170	—	915,589
Carpet & Resilient	2,884		791,212	241,561	1,035,657
Laminate & Wood	—		183,910	223,240	407,150
Other(1)	—		—	216,474	216,474
	$	911,303	982,292	681,275	2,574,870

September 28, 2019	Global Ceramic segment		Flooring NA segment	Flooring ROW segment	Total
Geographical Markets
United States	$	537,247	963,784	475	1,501,506
Europe	168,032		1,901	424,230	594,163
Russia	77,024		15	32,614	109,653
Other	134,119		36,208	143,536	313,863
	$	916,422	1,001,908	600,855	2,519,185
Product Categories
Ceramic & Stone	$	916,422	13,570	—	929,992
Carpet & Resilient	—		816,190	193,941	1,010,131
Laminate & Wood	—		172,148	204,241	376,389
Other(1)	—		—	202,673	202,673
	$	916,422	1,001,908	600,855	2,519,185

(1) Other includes roofing elements, insulation boards, chipboards and IP contracts.

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The following table presents the Company’s segment revenues disaggregated by the geographical market location of customer sales and product categories for the nine months ended September 26, 2020 and September 28, 2019:

September 26, 2020	Global Ceramic segment		Flooring NA segment	Flooring ROW segment	Total
Geographical Markets
United States	$	1,485,934	2,535,874	1,504	4,023,312
Europe	513,253		6,132	1,259,023	1,778,408
Russia	192,588		25	84,622	277,235
Other	321,313		88,679	421,486	831,478
	$	2,513,088	2,630,710	1,766,635	6,910,433
Product Categories
Ceramic & Stone	$	2,508,604	24,938	—	2,533,542
Carpet & Resilient	4,484		2,090,681	596,135	2,691,300
Laminate & Wood	—		515,091	587,516	1,102,607
Other (1)	—		—	582,984	582,984
	$	2,513,088	2,630,710	1,766,635	6,910,433

September 28, 2019	Global Ceramic segment		Flooring NA segment	Flooring ROW segment	Total
Geographical Markets
United States	$	1,633,583	2,793,110	1,252	4,427,945
Europe	552,546		5,902	1,369,908	1,928,356
Russia	196,731		66	83,315	280,112
Other	389,945		108,249	411,553	909,747
	$	2,772,805	2,907,327	1,866,028	7,546,160
Product Categories
Ceramic & Stone	$	2,772,805	41,928	—	2,814,733
Carpet & Resilient	—		2,360,014	586,388	2,946,402
Laminate & Wood	—		505,385	629,500	1,134,885
Other (1)	—		—	650,140	650,140
	$	2,772,805	2,907,327	1,866,028	7,546,160

(1) Other includes roofing elements, insulation boards, chipboards and IP contracts.

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4. Restructuring, acquisition and integration-related costs

The Company incurs costs in connection with acquiring, integrating and restructuring acquisitions and in connection with its global cost-reduction/productivity initiatives. For example:

•In connection with acquisition activity, the Company typically incurs costs associated with executing the transactions, integrating the acquired operations (which may include expenditures for consulting and the integration of systems and processes), and restructuring the combined company (which may include charges related to employees, assets and activities that will not continue in the combined company); and

•In connection with the Company’s cost-reduction/productivity initiatives, it typically incurs costs and charges associated with site closings and other facility rationalization actions including accelerated depreciation ("Asset write-downs") and workforce reductions.

Restructuring, acquisition transaction and integration-related costs consisted of the following during the three and nine months ended September 26, 2020 and September 28, 2019:

	Three Months Ended			Nine Months Ended
	September 26, 2020		September 28, 2019	September 26, 2020	September 28, 2019
Cost of sales
Restructuring costs(1)	$	17,711	7,284	78,383	43,197
Acquisition integration-related costs	(1)		180	1,153	2,736
Restructuring and acquisition integration-related costs	$	17,710	7,464	79,536	45,933
Selling, general and administrative expenses
Restructuring costs(1)	$	8,627	491	21,704	2,336
Acquisition transaction-related costs	—		413	(210)	1,330
Acquisition integration-related costs	137		1,147	1,702	4,554
Restructuring, acquisition transaction and integration-related costs	$	8,764	2,051	23,196	8,220

(1) The restructuring costs for 2020 and 2019 primarily relate to the Company’s actions taken to lower its cost structure and improve efficiencies of manufacturing and distribution operations as well as actions related to the Company’s recent acquisitions. The Company currently estimates that it will incur additional restructuring costs of approximately $35,000 primarily related to accelerated depreciation and period closure costs in its Flooring North America and Global Ceramic segments, which are expected to be substantially concluded in 2020.

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The restructuring activity for the three months ended September 26, 2020 is as follows:

	Lease impairments		Asset write-downs	Severance	Other restructuring costs	Total
Balance as of June 27, 2020	$	5	—	24,186	463	24,654
Provision - Global Ceramic segment	1,389		7,758	2,170	2,937	14,254
Provision - Flooring NA segment	—		2,627	54	3,271	5,952
Provision - Flooring ROW segment	—		404	(2)	1,481	1,883
Provision - Corporate	—		3,685	564	—	4,249
Total provision	1,389		14,474	2,786	7,689	26,338
Cash payments	(5)		—	(6,666)	(4,483)	(11,154)
Non-cash items	(1,389)		(14,474)	577	(3,006)	(18,292)
Balance as of September 26, 2020	$	—	—	20,883	663	21,546
Provision amounts recorded in:
Cost of sales	$	—	9,758	1,068	6,885	17,711
Selling, general and administrative expenses	1,389		4,716	1,718	804	8,627
Total provision	$	1,389	14,474	2,786	7,689	26,338

The restructuring activity for the nine months ended September 26, 2020 is as follows:

	Lease impairments		Asset write-downs	Severance	Other restructuring costs	Total
Balance as of December 31, 2019	$	21	—	4,122	116	4,259
Provision - Global Ceramic segment	1,389		12,383	14,123	3,242	31,137
Provision - Flooring NA segment	—		28,959	5,036	8,952	42,947
Provision - Flooring ROW segment	—		9,302	7,636	3,557	20,495
Provision - Corporate	—		3,685	1,823	—	5,508
Total provision	1,389		54,329	28,618	15,751	100,087
Cash payments	(21)		—	(12,283)	(10,209)	(22,513)
Non-cash items	(1,389)		(54,329)	426	(4,995)	(60,287)
Balance as of September 26, 2020	$	—	—	20,883	663	21,546
Provision amounts recorded in:
Cost of sales	$	—	49,613	15,127	13,643	78,383
Selling, general and administrative expenses	1,389		4,716	13,491	2,108	21,704
Total provision	$	1,389	54,329	28,618	15,751	100,087

The Company expects the remaining severance and other restructuring costs to be paid over the next 12 months.

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5. Fair Value

Accounting principles generally accepted in the U.S. define fair value as the price that would be received to sell an asset or transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants. As such, fair value is a market-based measurement that should be determined based on assumptions that market participants would use in pricing an asset or liability. The authoritative guidance discusses valuation techniques, such as the market approach (comparable market prices), the income approach (present value of future income or cash flow), and the cost approach (cost to replace the service capacity of an asset or replacement cost). These valuation techniques are based upon observable and unobservable inputs. Observable inputs reflect market data obtained from independent sources, while unobservable inputs reflect the Company’s market assumptions. As the basis for evaluating such inputs, a three-tier value hierarchy prioritizes the inputs used in measuring fair value as follows:

Level 1: Observable inputs such as quoted prices for identical assets or liabilities in active markets.

Level 2: Observable inputs other than quoted prices that are directly or indirectly observable for the asset or liability, including quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets; quoted prices for similar or identical assets or liabilities in markets that are not active; and model-derived valuations whose inputs are observable or whose significant value drivers are observable.

Level 3: Unobservable inputs that reflect the reporting entity’s own assumptions.

For publicly-traded investment securities, including the Company’s money market and short-duration bond funds, fair value is determined on the basis of quoted market prices and, accordingly, such investments are classified as Level 1. The Company’s wholly-owned captive insurance company may also invest in the Company’s commercial paper. These short-term commercial paper investments are classified as trading securities and carried at fair value based upon the Level 2 fair value hierarchy.

Items Measured at Fair Value

The following table presents the items measured at fair value as of September 26, 2020 and December 31, 2019:

	Fair Value
	September 26, 2020		December 31, 2019
Cash and cash equivalents:
Money market funds (Level 1)	$	310,569	—
Short-term investments:
Short-duration bond fund (Level 1) (1)	407,784		—
Commercial paper (Level 2)	—		42,500

(1) The Company's investment is in a Short-duration bond fund that is designed to deliver current income consistent with the preservation of capital through investing in high-and medium grade fixed income securities. The investment is readily convertible into cash.

The fair values and carrying values of the Company's debt are disclosed in Note 19 - Debt.

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6. Receivables, net

Receivables, net are as follows:

	At September 26, 2020		At December 31, 2019
Customers, trade	$	1,696,515	1,491,592
Income tax receivable	9,183		8,428
Other	87,114		88,520
	1,792,812		1,588,540
Less: allowance for discounts, claims and doubtful accounts(1)	81,851		61,921
Receivables, net	$	1,710,961	1,526,619

(1) The Company adopted the new standard, ASU 2016-13, Financial Instruments – Credit Losses (Topic 326): Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments, on January 1, 2020 using a modified retrospective transition approach, with the cumulative impact being immaterial to the financial statements.

See Note 3 - Revenue from Contracts with Customers for descriptions of estimates of allowance for discounts, claims and doubtful accounts.

7. Inventories

The components of inventories are as follows:

	At September 26, 2020		At December 31, 2019
Finished goods	$	1,310,673	1,610,742
Work in process	122,610		144,639
Raw materials	408,690		526,947
Total inventories	$	1,841,973	2,282,328

Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or market (net realizable value). Cost has been determined using the first-in first-out method (“FIFO”). Costs included in inventory include raw materials, direct and indirect labor and employee benefits, depreciation, general manufacturing overhead and various other costs of manufacturing. Market, with respect to all inventories, is replacement cost or net realizable value. Inventories on hand are compared against anticipated future usage, which is a function of historical usage, anticipated future selling price, expected sales below cost, excessive quantities and an evaluation for obsolescence. Actual results could differ from assumptions used to value obsolete inventory, excessive inventory or inventory expected to be sold below cost.

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8. Goodwill and intangible assets

The components of goodwill and other intangible assets are as follows:

Goodwill:

	Global Ceramic segment		Flooring NA segment	Flooring ROW segment	Total
Balance as of December 31, 2019
Goodwill	$	1,583,576	874,198	1,439,678	3,897,452
Accumulated impairment losses	(531,930)		(343,054)	(452,441)	(1,327,425)
	1,051,646		531,144	987,237	2,570,027
Goodwill recognized during the period	—		—	(9,642)	(9,642)
Currency translation during the period	(17,997)		—	32,253	14,256
Balance as of September 26, 2020
Goodwill	1,565,579		874,198	1,462,289	3,902,066
Accumulated impairment losses	(531,930)		(343,054)	(452,441)	(1,327,425)
	$	1,033,649	531,144	1,009,848	2,574,641

Intangible assets not subject to amortization:

	Tradenames
Balance as of December 31, 2019	$	702,732
Currency translation during the period	(4,166)
Balance as of September 26, 2020	$	698,566

Intangible assets subject to amortization:

Gross carrying amounts:	Customer relationships		Patents	Other	Total
Balance as of December 31, 2019	$	645,206	249,100	6,631	900,937
Intangible assets recognized during the period	12,789		—	—	12,789
Currency translation during the period	12,622		9,548	(27)	22,143
Balance as of September 26, 2020	$	670,617	258,648	6,604	935,869
Accumulated amortization:	Customer relationships		Patents	Other	Total
Balance as of December 31, 2019	$	426,765	246,872	1,153	674,790
Amortization during the period	19,531		1,595	57	21,183
Currency translation during the period	10,173		9,495	16	19,684
Balance as of September 26, 2020	$	456,469	257,962	1,226	715,657
Intangible assets subject to amortization, net	$	214,148	686	5,378	220,212

	Three Months Ended			Nine Months Ended
	September 26, 2020		September 28, 2019	September 26, 2020	September 28, 2019
Amortization expense	$	7,327	6,912	21,183	20,596

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Mohawk performs its annual testing of goodwill and indefinite lived intangibles in the fourth quarter of each year and no impairment was indicated for 2019. In 2019 the Company also concluded that in general, a decline in estimated after tax cash flows greater than approximately 19% to 39% or an increase of approximately 15% to 45% in WACC or a significant or prolonged decline in market capitalization could result in an additional indication of impairment.

As a result of the economic impact from COVID-19, the Company performed a qualitative assessment of whether the fair value of any of its reporting units or indefinite-lived intangible assets was more likely than not less than its carrying amount at March 28, 2020. The Company concluded neither goodwill nor any of its indefinite-lived intangible assets were impaired at March 28, 2020. There were no factors or changes in circumstances to indicate a change to this assessment was required during the three month periods ended June 27, 2020 and September 26, 2020.  However, while we have concluded that neither goodwill nor any of its indefinite-lived intangible assets were impaired during the quarter ended September 26, 2020, a prolonged pandemic could impact the Company’s assumptions utilized in the determination of the estimated fair values of the Company’s reporting units and indefinite-lived intangible assets significantly enough to trigger an impairment.  Hence, the Company continues to monitor the economic impact of COVID-19 and may be required to reassess impairment of goodwill or indefinite-lived intangible assets in future interim periods.

9. Accounts payable and accrued expenses

Accounts payable and accrued expenses are as follows:

	At September 26, 2020		At December 31, 2019
Outstanding checks in excess of cash	$	4,229	9,924
Accounts payable, trade	989,880		824,956
Accrued expenses	564,146		461,035
Product warranties	53,520		49,184
Accrued interest	22,088		21,050
Accrued compensation and benefits	299,343		192,991
Total accounts payable and accrued expenses	$	1,933,206	1,559,140

10. Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)

The changes in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) by component for the nine months ended September 26, 2020 are as follows:

	Foreign currency translation adjustments		Pensions, net of tax	Total
Balance as of December 31, 2019	$	(753,108)	(12,716)	(765,824)
Current period other comprehensive income (loss)	(169,763)		164	(169,599)
Balance as of September 26, 2020	$	(922,871)	(12,552)	(935,423)

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11. Leases

Effective January 1, 2019 the Company adopted ASC 842, which requires recognition of right of use (“ROU”) assets and lease liabilities on the balance sheet, based on the present value of the future minimum rental payments for existing operating leases. The Company adopted the provisions of ASC 842 on January 1, 2019 using a modified retrospective approach through a cumulative effect adjustment to retained earnings as of the beginning of the period of adoption in line with the new transition method allowed under ASU 2018-11. ASC 842 provides a number of optional practical expedients in transition. The Company elected the “package of practical expedients” which permits the Company not to reassess under the new standard its prior conclusions about lease identification, lease classification and initial direct costs. The Company did not elect the use-of-hindsight and elected the practical expedient pertaining to land easements. The new standard also provides practical expedients for an entity’s ongoing accounting for leases. The Company elected the short-term lease exemption for all leases that qualify, meaning the Company will not recognize ROU assets or lease liabilities for leases with terms shorter than twelve months. The Company also elected the practical expedient to not separate lease and non-lease components for a majority of its asset classes, including real estate and most equipment.

The Company measures the ROU assets and liabilities based on the present value of the future minimum lease payments over the lease term at the commencement date. Minimum lease payments include the fixed lease and non-lease components of the agreement, as well as any variable rent payments that depend on an index, initially measured using the index at the lease commencement date. The ROU assets are adjusted for any initial direct costs incurred less any lease incentives received, in addition to payments made on or before the commencement date of the lease. The Company recognizes lease expense for leases on a straight-line basis over the lease term.

As the implicit rate is not readily determinable for most of the Company’s lease agreements, the Company uses an estimated incremental borrowing rate to determine the initial present value of lease payments. These discount rates for leases are calculated using the Company’s credit spread adjusted for current market factors and foreign currency rates. The Company also made a policy election to determine its incremental borrowing rate, at the initial application date, using the total lease term and the total minimum rental payments, as the Company believes this rate is more indicative of the implied financing cost.

The Company determines if a contract is or contains a lease at inception. The Company has operating and finance leases for service centers, warehouses, showrooms, and machinery and equipment. Leases with an initial term of 12 months or less are not recorded on the balance sheet. The Company enters into lease contracts ranging from 1 to 60 years with a majority of the Company’s lease terms ranging from 1 to 10 years.

Some leases include one or more options to renew, with renewal terms that can extend the lease term from 3 to 10 years or more. The exercise of these lease renewal options is at the Company’s sole discretion. An insignificant number of our leases include options to purchase the leased property. The depreciable life of assets and leasehold improvements are limited by the expected lease term.

Certain of our leases include rental payments that will adjust periodically for inflation or certain adjustments based on step increases. An insignificant number of our leases contain residual value guarantees and none of our agreements contain material restrictive covenants. Variable rent expenses consist primarily of maintenance, property taxes and charges based on usage.

We rent or sublease certain real estate to third parties. Our sublease portfolio consists mainly of operating leases.

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The components of lease costs for the three months ended September 26, 2020 and September 28, 2019 are as follows:

	Three Months Ended September 26, 2020					Three Months Ended September 28, 2019
	Cost of Goods Sold		Selling, General and Administrative	Total		Cost of Goods Sold	Selling, General and Administrative	Total
Operating lease costs
Fixed	$	5,797	25,905	31,702		8,068	25,316	33,384
Short-term	3,036		4,004	7,040		1,092	2,640	3,732
Variable	1,926		6,984	8,910		1,475	7,053	8,528
Sub-leases	(95)		(147)	(242)		(114)	(113)	(227)
	$	10,664	36,746	47,410		10,521	34,896	45,417
	Three Months Ended September 26, 2020					Three Months Ended September 28, 2019
	Depreciation and Amortization		Interest	Total		Depreciation and Amortization	Interest	Total
Finance lease costs
Amortization of leased assets	$	1,672	—	1,672		404	—	404
Interest on lease liabilities	—		189	189		—	102	102
	$	1,672	189	1,861		404	102	506
Net lease costs				$	49,271			45,923

The components of lease costs for the nine months ended September 26, 2020 and September 28, 2019 are as follows:

	Nine Months Ended September 26, 2020					Nine Months Ended September 28, 2019
	Cost of Goods Sold		Selling, General and Administrative	Total		Cost of Goods Sold	Selling, General and Administrative	Total
Operating lease costs
Fixed	$	19,086	76,548	95,634		23,925	72,578	96,503
Short-term	8,174		11,689	19,863		4,083	9,126	13,209
Variable	6,316		22,404	28,720		5,846	21,601	27,447
Sub-leases	(313)		(415)	(728)		(239)	(397)	(636)
	$	33,263	110,226	143,489		33,615	102,908	136,523
	Nine Months Ended September 26, 2020					Nine Months Ended September 28, 2019
	Depreciation and Amortization		Interest	Total		Depreciation and Amortization	Interest	Total
Finance lease costs
Amortization of leased assets	$	4,402	—	4,402		1,228	—	1,228
Interest on lease liabilities	—		492	492		—	191	191
	$	4,402	492	4,894		1,228	191	1,419
Net lease costs				$	148,383			137,942

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Supplemental balance sheet information related to leases is as follows:

	Classification	At September 26, 2020		At December 31, 2019
Assets
Operating Leases
Right of use operating lease assets	Right of use operating lease assets	$	303,050	323,003
Finance Leases
Property, plant and equipment, gross	Property, plant and equipment	48,347		35,271
Accumulated depreciation	Accumulated depreciation	(10,203)		(5,664)
Property, plant and equipment, net	Property, plant and equipment, net	38,144		29,607
Total lease assets		$	341,194	352,610
Liabilities
Operating Leases
Other current	Current operating lease liabilities	$	97,778	101,945
Non-current	Non-current operating lease liabilities	214,654		228,155
Total operating liabilities		312,432		330,100
Finance Leases
Short-term debt	Short-term debt and current portion of long-term debt	7,033		4,835
Long-term debt	Long-term debt, less current portion	31,747		25,214
Total finance liabilities		38,780		30,049
Total lease liabilities		$	351,212	360,149

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Maturities of lease liabilities are as follows:

Year ending December 31,	Finance Leases		Operating Leases	Total
2020 (excluding the nine months ended September 26, 2020)	$	1,974	30,826	32,800
2021	7,414		106,731	114,145
2022	6,974		79,632	86,606
2023	6,273		49,986	56,259
2024	4,738		29,767	34,505
Thereafter	14,369		39,114	53,483
Total lease payments	41,742		336,056	377,798
Less imputed interest	2,962		23,624
Present value, Total	$	38,780	312,432

The Company had approximately $2,924 of leases that commenced after September 26, 2020 that created rights and obligations to the Company. These leases are not included in the above maturity schedule.

For additional information regarding the Company’s Commitments and Contingencies as of December 31, 2019 as disclosed for finance and operating leases, see Note 15 in its 2019 Annual Report filed on Form 10-K.

Lease term and discount rate are as follows:

	At September 26, 2020		At December 31, 2019
Weighted Average Remaining Lease Term
Operating Leases	4.3 years		4.3 years
Finance Leases	7.3 years		8.4 years
Weighted Average Discount Rate
Operating Leases	3.1	%	3.3	%
Finance Leases	1.5	%	1.4	%

Supplemental cash flow information related to leases was as follows:

	Nine Months Ended
	September 26, 2020		September 28, 2019
Cash paid for amounts included in measurement of lease liabilities:
Operating cash flows from operating leases	$	92,785	96,752
Operating cash flows from finance leases	492		123
Financing cash flows from finance leases	4,469		1,224
Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for lease obligations:
Operating leases	67,000		113,253
Finance leases	10,340		7,636
Amortization:
Amortization of right of use operating lease assets(1)	85,266		85,061

(1) Amortization of Right of use operating lease assets during the period is reflected in Other assets and prepaid expenses on the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows.

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12. Stock-based compensation

The Company recognizes compensation expense for all share-based payments granted based on the grant-date fair value estimated in accordance with the provisions of ASC 718-10. Compensation expense is recognized on a straight-line basis over the options’ or other awards’ estimated lives for fixed awards with ratable vesting provisions.

The Company granted 4 restricted stock units ("RSUs") at a weighted average grant-date fair value of $94.25 per unit for the three months ended September 26, 2020. The Company granted 193 restricted stock units ("RSUs") at a weighted average grant-date fair value of $120.35 per unit for the nine months ended September 26, 2020. The Company granted no RSUs for the three months ended September 28, 2019. The Company granted 187 RSUs at a weighted average grant-date fair value of $137.30 per unit for the nine months ended September 28, 2019. The Company recognized stock-based compensation costs related to the issuance of RSUs of $4,883 ($3,614 net of taxes) and $5,651 ($4,182 net of taxes) for the three months ended September 26, 2020 and September 28, 2019, respectively, which has been allocated to cost of sales and selling, general and administrative expenses. The Company recognized stock-based compensation costs related to the issuance of RSUs of $14,559 ($10,773 net of taxes) and $17,228 ($12,749 net of taxes) for the nine months ended September 26, 2020 and September 28, 2019, respectively, which has been allocated to cost of sales and selling, general and administrative expenses. Pre-tax unrecognized compensation expense for unvested RSUs granted to employees, net of estimated forfeitures, was $22,977 as of September 26, 2020, and will be recognized as expense over a weighted-average period of approximately 1.83 years. The Company did not recognize any stock-based compensation costs related to stock options for the nine months ended September 26, 2020 and September 28, 2019, respectively.

13. Other expense (income), net

Other expense (income), net is as follows:

	Three Months Ended			Nine Months Ended
	September 26, 2020		September 28, 2019	September 26, 2020	September 28, 2019
Foreign currency losses (gains), net	$	4,495	(1,181)	9,734	(203)
Release of indemnification asset	—		(659)	—	(659)
Impairment of joint venture in Brazil	—		—	3,599	—
Dividend income	(1,350)		—	(1,350)	—
Impairment of net investment in a manufacturer and distributor of Ceramic tile in China(1)	—		65,172	—	65,172
All other, net	(3,871)		(10,619)	(5,993)	(18,381)
Total other expense (income), net	$	(726)	52,713	5,990	45,929

(1) During the third quarter in 2019, the Company determined that its net investment in a manufacturer and distributor of ceramic tile in China was impaired and therefore recorded a net impairment charge of $65,172.

14. Income Taxes

For the quarter ended September 26, 2020, the Company recorded income tax expense of $43,163 on earnings before income taxes of $248,616 for an effective tax rate of 17.4%, as compared to an income tax expense of $22,522 on earnings before income taxes of $178,191, for an effective tax rate of 12.6% for the quarter ended September 28, 2019. For the nine months ended September 26, 2020, the Company recorded income tax expense of $43,467 on earnings before income taxes of $310,797 for an effective tax rate of 14.0%, as compared to income tax expense of $116,273 on earnings before income taxes of $596,171, for an effective tax rate of 19.5% for the nine months ended September 28, 2019. The difference in the effective tax rates for the comparative periods was caused by the geographical dispersion of profits and losses and non-recurring items associated with the impairment of the Company's net investment in a manufacturer and distributor of ceramic tile in China, a true-up related to U.S. taxes imposed on foreign income as part of the Tax Cut and Jobs Act, and a one-time cash repatriation.

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15. Stockholders’ Equity

The following tables reflect the changes in stockholders’ equity for the three months ended September 26, 2020 and September 28, 2019 (in thousands).

	Total Stockholders’ Equity
	Common Stock			Additional Paid-in Capital		Retained Earnings		Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)		Treasury Stock			Noncontrolling Interest		Total Stockholders' Equity
	Shares	Amount								Shares	Amount
June 27, 2020	78,541	$	785	$	1,874,623	$	7,225,828	$	(966,776)	(7,346)	$	(215,648)	$	6,052	$	7,924,864
Shares issued under employee and director stock plans	4	—		492		—		—		—	—		—		492
Stock-based compensation expense	—	—		4,883		—		—		—	—		—		4,883
Repurchases of common stock	—	—		—		—		—		—	—		—		—
Noncontrolling earnings (loss)	—	—		—		—		—		—	—		336		336
Currency translation adjustment on non-controlling interests	—	—		—		—		—		—	—		24		24
Currency translation adjustment	—	—		—		—		31,283		—	—		—		31,283
Prior pension and post-retirement benefit service cost and actuarial gain (loss)	—	—		—		—		70		—	—		—		70
CECL adoption	—	—		—		—		—		—	—		—		—
Net income	—	—		—		205,117		—		—	—		—		205,117
September 26, 2020	78,545	$	785	$	1,879,998	$	7,430,945	$	(935,423)	(7,346)	$	(215,648)	$	6,412	$	8,167,069

	Total Stockholders’ Equity
	Common Stock			Additional Paid-in Capital		Retained Earnings		Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)		Treasury Stock			Noncontrolling Interest		Total Stockholders' Equity
	Shares	Amount								Shares	Amount
June 29, 2019	79,712	$	797	$	1,859,248	$	6,903,261	$	(732,521)	(7,348)	$	(215,712)	$	6,518	$	7,821,591
Shares issued under employee and director stock plans	—	—		—		—		—		—	—		—		—
Stock-based compensation expense	—	—		5,651		—		—		—	—		—		5,651
Repurchases of common stock	(519)	(5)		—		(67,703)		—		—	—		—		(67,708)
Noncontrolling earnings	—	—		—		—		—		—	—		150		150
Currency translation adjustment on non-controlling interests	—	—		—		—		—		—	—		(157)		(157)
Currency translation adjustment	—	—		—		—		(149,982)		—	—		—		(149,982)
Prior pension and post-retirement benefit service cost and actuarial gain (loss)	—	—		—		—		216		—	—		—		216
Net income	—	—		—		155,518		—		—	—		—		155,518
September 28, 2019	79,193	$	792	$	1,864,899	$	6,991,076	$	(882,287)	(7,348)	$	(215,712)	$	6,511	$	7,765,279

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The following tables reflect the changes in stockholders’ equity for the nine months ended September 26, 2020 and September 28, 2019 (in thousands).

	Total Stockholders’ Equity
	Common Stock			Additional Paid-in Capital		Retained Earnings		Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)		Treasury Stock			Noncontrolling Interest		Total Stockholders' Equity
	Shares	Amount								Shares	Amount
January 1, 2020	78,980	$	790	$	1,868,250	$	7,232,337	$	(765,824)	(7,348)	$	(215,712)	$	6,607	$	8,126,448
Shares issued under employee and director stock plans	144	1		(2,811)		—		—		2	64		—		(2,746)
Stock-based compensation expense	—	—		14,559		—		—		—	—		—		14,559
Repurchases of common stock	(579)	(6)		—		(68,635)		—		—	—		—		(68,641)
Noncontrolling earnings (loss)	—	—		—		—		—		—	—		(44)		(44)
Currency translation adjustment on non-controlling interests	—	—		—		—		—		—	—		(151)		(151)
Currency translation adjustment	—	—		—		—		(169,763)		—	—		—		(169,763)
Prior pension and post-retirement benefit service cost and actuarial gain (loss)	—	—		—		—		164		—	—		—		164
CECL adoption	—	—		—		(131)		—		—	—		—		(131)
Net income	—	—		—		267,374		—		—	—		—		267,374
September 26, 2020	78,545	$	785	$	1,879,998	$	7,430,945	$	(935,423)	(7,346)	$	(215,648)	$	6,412	$	8,167,069

	Total Stockholders’ Equity
	Common Stock			Additional Paid-in Capital		Retained Earnings		Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)		Treasury Stock			Noncontrolling Interest		Total Stockholders' Equity
	Shares	Amount								Shares	Amount
January 1, 2019	79,656	$	797	$	1,852,173	$	6,588,197	$	(791,608)	(7,349)	$	(215,745)	$	6,245	$	7,440,059
Shares issued under employee and director stock plans	122	1		(4,502)		—		—		1	33		—		(4,468)
Stock-based compensation expense	—	—		17,228		—		—		—	—		—		17,228
Repurchases of common stock	(585)	(6)		—		(76,665)		—		—	—		—		(76,671)
Noncontrolling earnings	—	—		—		—		—		—	—		354		354
Currency translation adjustment on non-controlling interests	—	—		—		—		—		—	—		(88)		(88)
Currency translation adjustment	—	—				—		(90,962)		—	—		—		(90,962)
Prior pension and post-retirement benefit service cost and actuarial gain (loss)	—	—		—		—		283		—	—		—		283
Net income	—	—		—		479,544		—		—	—		—		479,544
September 28, 2019	79,193	$	792	$	1,864,899	$	6,991,076	$	(882,287)	(7,348)	$	(215,712)	$	6,511	$	7,765,279

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16. Earnings per share

Basic earnings per common share is computed by dividing net earnings available to common stockholders by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during each period. Diluted earnings per common share assumes the exercise of outstanding stock options and the vesting of RSUs using the treasury stock method when the effects of such assumptions are dilutive. A reconciliation of net earnings available to common stockholders and weighted-average common shares outstanding for purposes of calculating basic and diluted earnings per share is as follows:

	Three Months Ended			Nine Months Ended
	September 26, 2020		September 28, 2019	September 26, 2020	September 28, 2019
Net earnings attributable to Mohawk Industries, Inc.	$	205,117	155,518	267,374	479,544
Weighted-average common shares outstanding-basic and diluted:
Weighted-average common shares outstanding—basic	71,197		72,106	71,190	72,302
Add weighted-average dilutive potential common shares—options to purchase common shares and RSUs, net	181		286	172	276
Weighted-average common shares outstanding-diluted	71,378		72,392	71,362	72,578
Earnings per share attributable to Mohawk Industries, Inc.
Basic	$	2.88	2.16	3.76	6.63
Diluted	$	2.87	2.15	3.75	6.61

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17. Segment reporting

The Company has three reporting segments: the Global Ceramic segment, the Flooring NA segment and the Flooring ROW segment. The Global Ceramic segment designs, manufactures, sources and markets a broad line of ceramic tile, porcelain tile, natural stone, quartz, porcelain slab countertops and other products, which it distributes primarily in North America, Europe, South America and Russia through its network of regional distribution centers and Company-operated service centers using company-operated trucks, common carriers or rail transportation. The segment’s product lines are sold through Company-operated service centers, independent distributors, home center retailers, tile and flooring retailers and contractors. The Flooring NA segment designs, manufactures, sources and markets its floor covering product lines, including carpets, rugs, carpet pad, hardwood, laminate and resilient (includes sheet vinyl and LVT), which it distributes through its network of regional distribution centers and satellite warehouses using company-operated trucks, common carrier or rail transportation. The segment’s product lines are sold through various channels, including independent floor covering retailers, distributors, home centers, mass merchandisers, department stores, shop at home, buying groups, commercial contractors and commercial end users. The Flooring ROW segment designs, manufactures, sources, licenses and markets laminate, hardwood flooring, roofing elements, insulation boards, medium-density fiberboard (“MDF”), chipboards, other wood products, carpet, sheet vinyl and LVT, which it distributes primarily in Europe, Australia, New Zealand and Russia through various selling channels, which include retailers, independent distributors and home centers.

The accounting policies for each operating segment are consistent with the Company’s policies for the consolidated financial statements. Amounts disclosed for each segment are prior to any elimination or consolidation entries. Corporate general and administrative expenses attributable to each segment are estimated and allocated accordingly. Segment performance is evaluated based on operating income.

Segment information is as follows:

	Three Months Ended			Nine Months Ended
	September 26, 2020		September 28, 2019	September 26, 2020	September 28, 2019
Net sales:
Global Ceramic segment	$	911,303	916,422	2,513,088	2,772,805
Flooring NA segment	982,292		1,001,908	2,630,710	2,907,327
Flooring ROW segment	681,275		600,855	1,766,635	1,866,028
Total	$	2,574,870	2,519,185	6,910,433	7,546,160
Operating income (loss)(1):
Global Ceramic segment	$	73,998	83,305	88,166	283,571
Flooring NA segment	74,313		82,768	65,035	148,010
Flooring ROW segment	129,135		82,988	234,429	272,071
Corporate and intersegment eliminations	(14,702)		(8,841)	(34,362)	(31,242)
Total	$	262,744	240,220	353,268	672,410

(1)During the second quarter of 2020, the Company revised the methodology it uses to estimate and allocate corporate general and administrative expenses to its operating segments to better align usage of corporate resources allocated to the Company segments. The updated allocation methodology had no impact on the Company’s consolidated statements of operations. This change was applied retrospectively, and segment operating income for all comparative periods has been updated to reflect this change.

	At September 26, 2020		At December 31, 2019
Assets:
Global Ceramic segment	$	5,111,492	5,419,896
Flooring NA segment	3,626,339		3,823,654
Flooring ROW segment	3,928,243		3,925,246
Corporate and intersegment eliminations	1,118,140		217,884
Total	$	13,784,214	13,386,680

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18. Commitments and contingencies

The Company is involved in litigation from time to time in the regular course of its business. Except as noted below, there are no material legal proceedings pending or known by the Company to be contemplated to which the Company is a party or to which any of its property is subject.

Perfluorinated Compounds (“PFCs”) Litigation

In September 2016, the Water Works and Sewer Board of the City of Gadsden, Alabama (the “Gadsden Water Board”) filed an individual complaint in the Circuit Court of Etowah County, Alabama against certain manufacturers, suppliers, and users of chemicals containing specific PFCs, including the Company. In May 2017, the Water Works and Sewer Board of the Town of Centre, Alabama (the “Centre Water Board”) filed a similar complaint in the Circuit Court of Cherokee County, Alabama. The Gadsden Water Board and the Centre Water Board both seek monetary damages and injunctive relief claiming that their water supplies contain excessive amounts of PFCs. Certain defendants, including the Company, filed dispositive motions in each case arguing that the Alabama state courts lack personal jurisdiction over them. These motions were denied. In June and September 2018, certain defendants, including the Company, petitioned the Alabama Supreme Court for Writs of Mandamus directing each lower court to enter an order granting the defendants’ dispositive motions on personal jurisdiction grounds. The Alabama Supreme Court denied the petitions on December 20, 2019.  Certain defendants, including the Company, filed an Application for Rehearing with the Alabama Supreme Court asking the Court to reconsider its December 2019 decision. The Alabama Supreme Court denied the application for rehearing. On August 21, 2020, certain defendants, including the Company, petitioned the Supreme Court of the United States for review of the matter.

In December 2019, the City of Rome, Georgia (“Rome”) filed a complaint in the Superior Court of Floyd County, Georgia that is similar to the Gadsden Water Board and Centre Water Board complaints, again seeking monetary damages and injunctive relief related to PFCs.  Also in December 2019, Jarrod Johnson filed a putative class action in the Superior Court of Floyd County, Georgia purporting to represent all water subscribers with the Rome (Georgia) Water and Sewer Division and/or the Floyd County (Georgia) Water Department and seeking to recover, among other things, damages in the form of alleged increased rates and surcharges incurred by ratepayers for the costs associated with eliminating certain PFCs from their drinking water.  In January 2020, defendant 3M Company removed the class action to federal court. The Company has filed motions to dismiss in both of these cases.

The Company denies all liability in these matters and intends to defend them vigorously.

Putative Securities Class Action

On January 3, 2020, the Company and certain of its executive officers were named as defendants in a putative shareholder class action lawsuit filed in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Georgia (the "Securities Class Action"). The complaint alleges that defendants violated the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and Rule 10b-5 promulgated thereunder by making materially false and misleading statements and that the officers are control persons under Section 20(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. The complaint is filed on behalf of shareholders who purchased shares of the Company’s common stock between April 28, 2017 and July 25, 2019 (“Class Period”). On June 29, 2020, an amended complaint was filed in the Securities Class Action against Mohawk and its CEO Jeff Lorberbaum, based on the same claims and the same Class Period. The amended complaint alleges that the Company (1) engaged in fabricating revenues by attempting delivery to customers that were closed and recognizing these attempts as sales; (2) overproduced product to report higher operating margins and maintained significant inventory that was not salable; and (3) valued certain inventory improperly or improperly delivered inventory with knowledge that it was defective and customers would return it. On October 27, 2020, defendants filed a motion to dismiss the amended complaint. The Company intends to vigorously defend against the claims.

Government Subpoenas

As previously disclosed, on June 25, 2020, the Company received subpoenas issued by the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Georgia (the "USAO") and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") relating to matters similar to the allegations of wrongdoing raised by the Securities Class Action. The Company's Audit Committee, with the assistance of outside legal counsel, conducted a thorough internal investigation into these allegations. The Audit Committee has completed the investigation and concluded that the allegations of wrongdoing are without merit. The USAO and SEC investigations are ongoing, and the Company is cooperating fully with those authorities. The Company will continue to vigorously defend against the allegations of wrongdoing in the Securities Class Action and does not believe they have merit.

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Delaware State Court Action

The Company and certain of its present and former executive officers were named as defendants in a putative state securities class action lawsuit filed in the Superior Court of the State of Delaware on January 30, 2020. The complaint alleges that defendants violated Sections 11 and 12 of the Securities Act of 1933. The complaint is filed on behalf of shareholders who purchased shares of the Company’s common stock in Mohawk Industries Retirement Plan 1 and Mohawk Industries Retirement Plan 2 between April 27, 2017 and July 25, 2019. On March 27, 2020, the Court granted a temporary stay of the litigation pending the earlier of either the close of fact discovery or the deadline to appeal the dismissal of the related Securities Class Action pending in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Georgia.  The stay may be lifted according to the terms set forth in the Court’s Order to Stay Litigation. The Company intends to vigorously defend against the claims.

Derivative Actions

The Company and certain of its executive officers and directors were named as defendants in certain derivative actions filed in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Georgia on May 18, 2020 and August 6, 2020, respectively. The complaints allege that defendants breached their fiduciary duties to the Company by causing the Company to issue materially false and misleading statements. The complaints are filed on behalf of the Company and seek to remedy fiduciary duty breaches occurring from April 28, 2017 – July 25, 2019. On July 20, 2020, the Court granted a temporary stay of the litigation. Other shareholders of record have jointly moved to intervene in the derivative actions to stay the proceedings. The Court has not yet ruled on the motion to intervene. On October 21, 2020, the Court entered an Order consolidating the derivative actions and appointing Lead Counsel. The consolidated action will remain stayed pending the earlier of either the Securities Class Action defendants filing an answer to the operative complaint or the deadline to appeal the dismissal of the Securities Class Action. The Company intends to vigorously defend against the claims.

Belgian Tax Matter

Between 2012 and 2014, the Company received assessments from the Belgian tax authority for the calendar years 2005 through 2010 in the amounts of €46,135, €38,817, €39,635, €30,131, €35,567 and €43,117 respectively, including penalties, but excluding interest. The Belgian tax authority denied the Company’s formal protests against these assessments and the Company brought all six years before the Court of First Appeal in Bruges. The Court of First Appeal in Bruges ruled in favor of the Company on January 27, 2016, with respect to the calendar years ending December 31, 2005 and December 31, 2009; and on June 13, 2018, the Court of First Appeal in Bruges ruled in favor of the Company with respect to the calendar years ending December 31, 2006, December 31, 2007, December 31, 2008 and December 31, 2010. The Belgian tax authority has lodged its Notification of Appeal for all six years with the Ghent Court of Appeal. On September 17, 2019, the Company pled its case to the Ghent Court of Special (Tax) Appeals and on October 1, 2019, the Court ruled in favor of the Company, re-confirming the rulings of the Court of First Appeals in Bruges with respect to the calendar years ending December 31, 2005 and December 31, 2009. On March 12, 2020, the Belgian tax authority filed another revised assessment for the calendar year ending December 31, 2009, with the Ghent Court.

In March 2019, the Company received assessments from the Belgian tax authority for tax years 2011 through 2017 which were, as a result of the positive ruling of the Ghent Court of Appeal, cancelled in January 2020.

On March 10, 2020, a new notice of change was received for the year ending December 31, 2016, resulting in a tax assessment in the amount of €67,959, including penalties, but excluding interest, against which the Company filed a protest on April 10, 2020. The notice of change from the Belgian tax authority represents a change in position in which it intends to apply new laws enacted in 2018 to the Company's open tax years going back to 2009.

On October 22, 2020, a notice of change was received by the Company’s licensing subsidiary in Luxembourg, against which the Company will file a protest. The notice covers the years ending December 31, 2013 to December 31, 2018 and is based on the same facts underlying the original actions that were unsuccessfully tried and appealed by the Belgian government. The Company has not received assessments relating to the notice of change, and the potential liabilities for each tax year are not yet known.

The Company continues to disagree with the views of the Belgian tax authority on all matters referenced above and will persist in its vigorous defense. Nevertheless, on May 24, 2016, the tax collector representing the Belgian tax authorities imposed a lien on the Company’s properties in Wielsbeke (Ooigemstraat and Breestraat), Oostrozebeke (Ingelmunstersteenweg) and Desselgem (Waregemstraat) included in the Flooring ROW segment. The purpose of the lien is to provide security for payment should the Belgian tax authority prevail on its appeal. The lien does not interfere with the Company’s operations at these properties.

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General

The Company believes that adequate provisions for resolution of all contingencies, claims and pending litigation have been made for probable losses that are reasonably estimable. These contingencies are subject to significant uncertainties and we are unable to estimate the amount or range of loss, if any, in excess of amounts accrued. The Company does not believe that the ultimate outcome of these actions will have a material adverse effect on its financial condition but could have a material adverse effect on its results of operations, cash flows or liquidity in a given quarter or year.

The Company is subject to various federal, state, local and foreign environmental health and safety laws and regulations, including those governing air emissions, wastewater discharges, the use, storage, treatment, recycling and disposal of solid and hazardous materials and finished product, and the cleanup of contamination associated therewith. Because of the nature of the Company’s business, the Company has incurred, and will continue to incur, costs relating to compliance with such laws and regulations. The Company is involved in various proceedings relating to environmental matters and is currently engaged in environmental investigation, remediation and post-closure care programs at certain sites. The Company has provided accruals for such activities that it has determined to be both probable and reasonably estimable. The Company does not expect that the ultimate liability with respect to such activities will have a material adverse effect on its financial condition but could have a material adverse effect on its results of operations, cash flows or liquidity in a given quarter or year.

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19. Debt

Senior Credit Facility

On October 18, 2019, the Company amended and restated its $1,800,000 senior credit facility, extending the maturity from March 26, 2022 to October 18, 2024 (as amended and restated, the “Senior Credit Facility”). The Senior Credit Facility marginally reduced the commitment fee and modified certain negative covenants to provide the Company with additional flexibility, including flexibility to make acquisitions and incur additional indebtedness. The restatement also renewed the Company’s option to extend the maturity of the Senior Credit Facility up to two times for an additional one-year period each.

At the Company’s election, revolving loans under the Senior Credit Facility bear interest at annual rates equal to either (a) LIBOR for 1, 2, 3 or 6 month periods, as selected by the Company, plus an applicable margin ranging between 1.00% and 1.75% (1.125% as of September 26, 2020), or (b) the higher of the Wells Fargo Bank, National Association prime rate, the Federal Funds rate plus 0.5%, or the Eurocurrency Rate (as defined in the Senior Credit Facility) rate plus 1.0%, plus an applicable margin ranging between 0.00% and 0.75% (0.125% as of September 26, 2020). The Company also pays a commitment fee to the lenders under the Senior Credit Facility on the average amount by which the aggregate commitments of the lenders exceed utilization of the Senior Credit Facility ranging from 0.09% to 0.20% per annum (0.11% as of September 26, 2020). The applicable margins and the commitment fee are determined based on whichever of the Company’s Consolidated Net Leverage Ratio or its senior unsecured debt rating (or if not available, corporate family rating) results in the lower applicable margins and commitment fee (with applicable margins and the commitment fee increasing as that ratio increases or those ratings decline, as applicable).

The obligations of the Company and its subsidiaries in respect of the Senior Credit Facility are unsecured.

The Senior Credit Facility includes certain affirmative and negative covenants that impose restrictions on the Company’s financial and business operations, including limitations on liens, subsidiary indebtedness, fundamental changes, asset dispositions, dividends and other similar restricted payments, transactions with affiliates, future negative pledges, and changes in the nature of the Company’s business. The limitations contain customary exceptions or, in certain cases, do not apply as long as the Company is in compliance with the financial ratio requirements and is not otherwise in default. The Senior Credit Facility originally required the Company to maintain a Consolidated Interest Coverage Ratio of at least 3.00 to 1.00 and a Consolidated Net Leverage Ratio of no more than 3.75 to 1.00, each as of the last day of any fiscal quarter. However, on May 7, 2020 the Company amended the Senior Credit Facility to temporarily increase the minimum Consolidated Net Leverage Ratio to 4.75 to 1.00 and to increase the amount of certain adjustments to Net Income that are permitted to calculate the ratio. The relief provided by the amendment is in effect for the fiscal quarters ending on September 26, 2020 through (and including) the fiscal quarter ending December 31, 2021.

The Senior Credit Facility also contains customary representations and warranties and events of default, subject to customary grace periods.

In 2019, the Company paid financing costs of $2,264 in connection with the amendment and restatement of its Senior Credit Facility. These costs were deferred and, along with previously unamortized costs of $3,405 are being amortized over the term of the Senior Credit Facility.

As of September 26, 2020, amounts utilized under the Senior Credit Facility included zero borrowings and $22,787 of standby letters of credit related to various insurance contracts and foreign vendor commitments. Any outstanding borrowings under the Company's U.S. and European commercial paper programs reduce availability under the Senior Credit Facility. Including commercial paper borrowings, the Company has utilized $22,787 under the Senior Credit Facility resulting in a total of $1,777,213 available as of September 26, 2020.

Commercial Paper

On February 28, 2014 and July 31, 2015, the Company established programs for the issuance of unsecured commercial paper in the United States and Eurozone capital markets, respectively. Commercial paper issued under the U.S. and European programs will have maturities ranging up to 397 and 183 days, respectively. None of the commercial paper notes may be voluntarily prepaid or redeemed by the Company and all rank pari passu with all of the Company’s other unsecured and unsubordinated indebtedness. To the extent that the Company issues European commercial paper notes through a subsidiary of the Company, the notes will be fully and unconditionally guaranteed by the Company.

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The Company uses its Senior Credit Facility as a liquidity backstop for its commercial paper programs. Accordingly, the total amount outstanding under all of the Company’s commercial paper programs may not exceed $1,800,000 (less any amounts drawn on the Senior Credit Facility) at any time.

The proceeds from the issuance of commercial paper notes will be available for general corporate purposes. As of September 26, 2020, there was zero outstanding under the U.S. commercial paper program, and the euro equivalent of zero under the European program.

Senior Notes

On June 12, 2020, Mohawk Capital Finance S.A. ("Mohawk Finance"), an indirect wholly-owned finance subsidiary of the Company, completed the issuance and sale of €500,000 aggregate principal amount of 1.750% Senior Notes (“1.750% Senior Notes”) due June 12, 2027. The 1.750% Senior Notes are senior unsecured obligations of Mohawk Finance and rank pari passu with all of Mohawk Finance's other existing and future senior unsecured indebtedness. The 1.750% Senior Notes are fully, unconditionally and irrevocably guaranteed by the Company on a senior unsecured basis. Interest on the 1.750% Senior Notes is payable annually in cash on June 12 of each year, commencing on June 12, 2021. The Company paid financing costs of $4,855 in connection with the 1.750% Senior Notes. These costs were deferred and are being amortized over the term of the 1.750% Senior Notes.

On May 14, 2020, the Company completed the issuance and sale of $500,000 aggregate principal amount of 3.625% Senior Notes (“3.625% Senior Notes”) due May 15, 2030. The 3.625% Senior Notes are senior unsecured obligations of the Company and rank pari passu with all of the Company’s existing and future unsecured indebtedness. Interest on the 3.625% Senior Notes is payable semi-annually in cash on May 15 and November 15 of each year, commencing on November 15, 2020. The Company paid financing costs of $5,550 in connection with the 3.625% Senior Notes. These costs were deferred and are being amortized over the term of the 3.625% Senior Notes.     

On September 4, 2019, Mohawk Finance completed the issuance and sale of €300,000 aggregate principal amount of its Floating Rate Notes due September 4, 2021 (“2021 Floating Rate Notes”). The 2021 Floating Rate Notes are senior unsecured obligations of Mohawk Finance and rank pari passu with all of Mohawk Finance’s other existing and future senior unsecured indebtedness. The 2021 Floating Rate Notes are fully, unconditionally and irrevocably guaranteed by the Company on a senior unsecured basis. These notes bear interest at a rate per annum, reset quarterly, equal to three-month EURIBOR plus 0.2% (but in no event shall the interest rate be less than zero). Interest on the 2021 Floating Rate Notes is payable quarterly on December 4, March 4, June 4, and September 4 of each year. Mohawk Finance received an issuance premium of €744 and paid financing cost of $754 in connection with the 2021 Floating Rate Notes. The issuance premium and financing costs have been deferred and are being amortized over the term of the 2021 Floating Rate Notes.

On May 18, 2018, Mohawk Finance completed the issuance and sale of €300,000 aggregate principal amount of its Floating Rate Notes due May 18, 2020 (“2020 Floating Rate Notes”). The 2020 Floating Rate Notes were senior unsecured obligations of Mohawk Finance and ranked pari passu with all of Mohawk Finance’s other existing and future senior unsecured indebtedness. The 2020 Floating Rate Notes were fully, unconditionally and irrevocably guaranteed by the Company on a senior unsecured basis. These notes bore interest at a rate per annum, reset quarterly, equal to three-month EURIBOR plus 0.3% (but in no event would the interest rate be less than zero). Interest on the 2020 Floating Rate Notes was payable quarterly on August 18, November 18, February 18, and May 18 of each year. Mohawk Finance paid financing costs of $890 in connection with the 2020 Floating Rate Notes. These costs were deferred and amortized over the term of the 2020 Floating Rate Notes. On May 18, 2020, the Company paid the remaining €300,000 outstanding principal of the 2020 Floating Rate Notes utilizing cash on hand and borrowings under its commercial paper programs.

On September 11, 2017, Mohawk Finance completed the issuance and sale of €300,000 aggregate principal amount of its Floating Rate Notes due September 11, 2019 (“2019 Floating Rate Notes”). The 2019 Floating Rate Notes were senior unsecured obligations of Mohawk Finance and ranked pari passu with all of Mohawk Finance’s other existing and future senior unsecured indebtedness. The 2019 Floating Rate Notes were fully, unconditionally and irrevocably guaranteed by the Company on a senior unsecured basis. These notes bore interest at a rate per annum, reset quarterly, equal to three-month EURIBOR plus 0.3% (but in no event would the interest rate be less than zero). Interest on the 2019 Floating Rate Notes was payable quarterly on September 11, December 11, March 11, and June 11 of each year. Mohawk Finance paid financing costs of $911 in connection with the 2019 Floating Rate Notes. These costs were deferred and amortized over the term of the 2019 Floating Rate Notes. On September 11, 2019, the Company paid the remaining €300,000 outstanding principal of the 2019 Floating Rate Notes utilizing cash on hand and borrowings under its European commercial paper program.

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On June 9, 2015, the Company issued €500,000 aggregate principal amount of 2.00% Senior Notes (“2.00% Senior Notes”) due January 14, 2022. The 2.00% Senior Notes are senior unsecured obligations of the Company and rank pari passu with all of the Company’s existing and future unsecured indebtedness. Interest on the 2.00% Senior Notes is payable annually in cash on January 14 of each year, commencing on January 14, 2016. The Company paid financing costs of $4,218 in connection with the 2.00% Senior Notes. These costs were deferred and are being amortized over the term of the 2.00% Senior Notes.

On January 31, 2013, the Company issued $600,000 aggregate principal amount of 3.85% Senior Notes (“3.85% Senior Notes”) due February 1, 2023. The 3.85% Senior Notes are senior unsecured obligations of the Company and rank pari passu with all of the Company’s existing and future unsecured indebtedness. Interest on the 3.85% Senior Notes is payable semi-annually in cash on February 1 and August 1 of each year. The Company paid financing costs of $6,000 in connection with the 3.85% Senior Notes. These costs were deferred and are being amortized over the term of the 3.85% Senior Notes.

As defined in the related agreements, the Company’s senior notes contain covenants, representations and warranties and events of default, subject to exceptions, and restrictions on the Company’s financial and business operations, including limitations on liens, restrictions on entering into sale and leaseback transactions, fundamental changes, and a provision allowing the holder of the notes to require repayment upon a change of control triggering event.

Term Loan

On April 7, 2020, the Company entered into a credit agreement that provided for a $500,000 delayed draw term loan facility (the “Term Loan Facility”). On April 15, 2020, the Company borrowed the full amount on the Term Loan Facility, the proceeds of which could be used for funding working capital and general corporate purposes of the Company. The principal amount of the Term Loan Facility was to be repaid in a single installment on April 6, 2021. The Company could prepay all or a portion of the Term Loan Facility from time to time, plus accrued and unpaid interest. The obligations of the Company and its subsidiaries in respect of the Term Loan Facility were unsecured. The Term Loan Facility was subject to the same affirmative and negative covenants that are applicable to the Senior Credit Facility. The Company recorded financing costs of $1,088 in connection with the Term Loan. On May 15, 2020, the Company prepaid the entire outstanding balance on the Term Loan Facility utilizing cash on hand and proceeds from the 3.625% Senior Notes and associated financing costs were written off in the quarter ending June 27, 2020.

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The fair values and carrying values of our debt instruments are detailed as follows:

	At September 26, 2020			At December 31, 2019
	Fair Value		Carrying Value	Fair Value	Carrying Value
1.750% Senior Notes, payable June 12, 2027; interest payable annually	$	552,879	581,598	—	—
3.625% Senior Notes, payable May 15, 2030; interest payable semi-annually	540,425		500,000	—	—
3.85% Senior Notes, payable February 1, 2023; interest payable semi-annually	636,480		600,000	627,144	600,000
2.00% Senior Notes, payable January 14, 2022; interest payable annually	572,531		581,598	580,235	560,099
2020 Floating Rate Notes, payable May 18, 2020; interest payable quarterly	—		—	336,066	336,059
2021 Floating Rate Notes, payable September 04, 2021; interest payable quarterly	340,057		348,959	335,965	336,059
U.S. commercial paper	—		—	317,000	317,000
European commercial paper	—		—	376,946	376,946
Five-year Senior unsecured Credit Facility, due October 18, 2024	—		—	16,803	16,803
Finance leases and other	38,866		38,866	30,049	30,049
Unamortized debt issuance costs	(12,110)		(12,110)	(3,129)	(3,129)
Total debt	2,669,128		2,638,911	2,617,079	2,569,886
Less current portion of long term debt and commercial paper	356,130		356,130	1,051,498	1,051,498
Long-term debt, less current portion	$	2,312,998	2,282,781	1,565,581	1,518,388

The fair values of the Company’s debt instruments were estimated using market observable inputs, including quoted prices in active markets, market indices and interest rate measurements. Within the hierarchy of fair value measurements, these are Level 2 fair values.

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)

20. Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows Information

    Supplemental cash flow information were as follows:

	Nine Months Ended
	September 26, 2020		September 28, 2019
Net cash paid (received) during the periods for:
Interest	$	36,223	42,911
Income taxes	$	40,602	100,544
Supplemental schedule of non-cash investing and financing activities:
Additions to property, plant and equipment	$	44,245	21,021
Fair value of net assets acquired in acquisition	$	3,147	82,394
Liabilities assumed in acquisition	(3,147)		(5,547)
	$	—	76,847

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

Overview

During the past two decades, the Company has grown significantly. Its current geographic breadth and diverse product offering are reflected in three reporting segments: Global Ceramic; Flooring North America (“Flooring NA”); and Flooring Rest of the World (“Flooring ROW”). The Global Ceramic Segment designs, manufactures, sources and markets a broad line of ceramic tile, porcelain tile, natural stone tile and other products including natural stone, quartz and porcelain slab countertops, which it distributes primarily in North America, Europe, Brazil and Russia through various selling channels, which include company-owned stores, independent distributors and home centers. The Flooring NA Segment designs, manufactures, sources and markets its floor covering products, including broadloom carpet, carpet tile, rugs, carpet cushion, laminate and vinyl products, including luxury vinyl tile (LVT) and sheet vinyl, and wood flooring, all of which it distributes through its network of regional distribution centers and satellite warehouses using Company-operated trucks, common carriers or rail transportation. The Segment’s product lines are sold through various channels, including independent floor covering retailers, independent distributors, home centers, mass merchandisers, department stores, shop at home, online retailers, buying groups, commercial contractors and commercial end users. The Flooring ROW Segment designs, manufactures, sources, licenses and markets laminate, vinyl products, including LVT and sheet vinyl, wood flooring, roofing panels, insulation boards, medium-density fiberboard (“MDF”) and chipboards, which it distributes primarily in Europe, Russia, Australia and New Zealand through various channels, including independent floor covering retailers, independent distributors, company-owned distributors, home centers, commercial contractors and commercial end users.

Mohawk is a significant supplier of every major flooring category with manufacturing operations in 18 nations and sales in more than 170 countries. Based on its annual sales, the Company believes it is the world’s largest flooring manufacturer. A majority of the Company’s long-lived assets are located in the United States and Europe, which are also the Company’s primary markets. Additionally, the Company maintains significant operations in Russia, Mexico, Australia, New Zealand, Brazil and other parts of the world. The Company is a leading provider of flooring for residential and commercial markets and has earned significant recognition for its innovation in design and performance as well as sustainability.

Due to its global footprint, Mohawk’s business is sensitive to macroeconomic events in the United States and abroad. The current environment has placed unprecedented demands on the Company's operations as the COVID-19 pandemic has caused disruptions to the Company's markets and facilities around the world. While the near-term economic and financial impact of the COVID-19 pandemic is improving in our residential markets, the Company expects that it will continue to see fluctuating demand across a number of its markets. During the quarter, the Company continued actions prompted by the evolving health crisis to enhance future performance including site closings, other facility and product rationalizations and workforce reductions. We anticipate these global actions will deliver annual savings of approximately $110 to $120 million, with an estimated cost of approximately $160 million.

The Company believes it has the experience and resources necessary to capitalize on opportunities that will arise as employees return to work around the world and macroeconomic conditions improve. The Company also believes it is well positioned with a strong balance sheet and limited debt. The Company recently issued over $1 billion of long term bonds to strengthen its ability to strategically invest and better position Mohawk for the future. Finally, the Company is following the recommendations of local health authorities to minimize exposure risk for its employees, suppliers, customers and other stakeholders. For information on risk factors that could impact our results, please refer to “Risk Factors” in Part II, Item 1A of this Form 10-Q.

On March 27, 2020, in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the U.S. Congress enacted the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act, which provides retention related tax credits and certain tax deferrals for employers whose business has been financially impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. The Company utilized this relief as well as programs of other governments where the Company has significant operations.

For the three months ended September 26, 2020, net earnings attributable to the Company were $205.1 million, or diluted earnings per share (“EPS”) of $2.87, compared to net earnings attributable to the Company of $155.5 million, or diluted EPS of $2.15 for the three months ended September 28, 2019.

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For the nine months ended September 26, 2020, net earnings attributable to the Company were $267.4 million, or diluted EPS of $3.75, compared to net earnings attributable to the Company of $479.5 million, or diluted EPS of $6.61 for the nine months ended September 28, 2019. The Company's operations and net earnings for the period were unfavorably affected by disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. The change in EPS was primarily attributable to the unfavorable net impact of lower volumes, costs due to reducing production, the unfavorable net impact of price and product mix, and higher restructuring, acquisition and integration-related costs that were partially offset by productivity gains, lower inflation, and lower startup costs.

For the nine months ended September 26, 2020, the Company generated $1,362.0 million of cash from operating activities. As of September 26, 2020, the Company had cash and cash equivalents of $781.2 million, of which $528.8 million was in the United States and $252.4 million was in foreign countries, in addition to $407.8 million in short-term investments. On May 14, 2020, the Company issued $500.0 million of 3.625% senior notes due May 15, 2030, which the Company used to pay off its delayed draw term loan facility. On June 12, 2020, a subsidiary of the Company issued €500.0 million of 1.750% senior notes due June 12, 2027, which the Company has used to strengthen its balance sheet in light of the COVID-19 crisis.

Recent Events

On October 26, 2020, the Company's Board of Directors approved a new share repurchase program, authorizing the Company to repurchase up to $500 million of its common stock. In addition to this 2020 Share Repurchase Program, $57.1 million of the Company’s common stock remains available for repurchase under the Company’s previously approved 2018 Share Repurchase Program. The Board of Directors authorized the 2020 Share Repurchase Program and reinstated the 2018 Share Repurchase Program after considering the Company's liquidity position and strong cash flows.

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Results of Operations

Quarter Ended September 26, 2020, as compared with Quarter Ended September 28, 2019

Net sales

Net sales for the three months ended September 26, 2020 were $2,574.9 million, reflecting an increase of $55.7 million, or 2.2%, from the $2,519.2 million reported for the three months ended September 28, 2019. The increase was primarily attributable to higher volumes of approximately $76 million, partially offset by the unfavorable net impact of price and product mix of approximately $19 million.

Global Ceramic segment—Net sales decreased $5.1 million, or 0.6%, to $911.3 million for the three months ended September 26, 2020, compared to $916.4 million for the three months ended September 28, 2019. The decrease was primarily attributable to the unfavorable net impact from foreign exchange rates of approximately $23 million, and the unfavorable net impact of price and product mix of approximately $7 million, partially offset by higher volumes of approximately $25 million.

Flooring NA segment—Net sales decreased $19.6 million, or 2.0%, to $982.3 million for the three months ended September 26, 2020, compared to $1,001.9 million for the three months ended September 28, 2019. The decrease was primarily attributable to lower volumes of approximately $17 million, and the unfavorable net impact of price and product mix of approximately $3 million.

Flooring ROW segment—Net sales increased $80.4 million, or 13.4%, to $681.3 million for the three months ended September 26, 2020, compared to $600.9 million for the three months ended September 28, 2019. The increase was primarily attributable to higher volumes of approximately $69 million, the favorable net impact from foreign exchange rates of approximately $21 million, partially offset by the unfavorable net impact of price and product mix of approximately $10 million.

Gross profit

Gross profit for the three months ended September 26, 2020 was $706.2 million (27.4% of net sales), an increase of $14.5 million or 2.1%, compared to gross profit of $691.7 million (27.5% of net sales) for the three months ended September 28, 2019. As a percentage of net sales, gross profit decreased 10 basis points. The increase in gross profit dollars was primarily attributable to lower inflation of approximately $24 million, productivity gains of approximately $24 million, and favorable net impact of higher volumes of approximately $18 million, partially offset by the unfavorable net impact of price and product mix of approximately $34 million and higher restructuring, acquisition and integration-related costs of approximately $16 million.

Selling, general and administrative expenses

Selling, general and administrative expenses for the three months ended September 26, 2020 were $443.5 million (17.2% of net sales), a decrease of $8.0 million compared to $451.5 million (17.9% of net sales) for the three months ended September 28, 2019. As a percentage of net sales, selling, general and administrative expenses decreased 70 basis points. The decrease in selling, general and administrative expenses in dollars was primarily attributable to productivity gains of $21 million, partially offset by the higher restructuring, acquisition and integration-related costs of approximately $6 million, and higher inflation of approximately $4 million.

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Operating income

Operating income for the three months ended September 26, 2020 was $262.7 million (10.2% of net sales) reflecting an increase of $22.5 million, or 9.4%, compared to operating income of $240.2 million (9.5% of net sales) for the three months ended September 28, 2019. The increase in operating income was primarily attributable to approximately $45 million of productivity gains, lower inflation of approximately $20 million and the favorable net impact due to higher volumes of approximately $15 million, partially offset by the unfavorable net impact of price and product mix of approximately $34 million and higher restructuring, acquisition and integration-related costs of approximately $23 million.

Global Ceramic segment—Operating income was $74.0 million (8.1% of segment net sales) for the three months ended September 26, 2020 reflecting a decrease of $9.3 million compared to operating income of $83.3 million (9.1% of segment net sales) for the three months ended September 28, 2019. The decrease in operating income was primarily attributable to higher restructuring, acquisition and integration-related costs of approximately $19 million, the unfavorable net impact of price and product mix of approximately $12 million, the unfavorable net impact from foreign exchange rates of approximately $3 million, partially offset by productivity gains of approximately $16 million, favorable net impact of higher volumes of approximately $7 million and lower inflation of approximately $2 million.

Flooring NA segment—Operating income was $74.3 million (7.6% of segment net sales) for the three months ended September 26, 2020 reflecting a decrease of $8.5 million compared to operating income of $82.8 million (8.3% of segment net sales) for the three months ended September 28, 2019. The decrease in operating income was primarily attributable to the unfavorable net impact of lower volumes of approximately $13 million, the unfavorable net impact of price and product mix of approximately $12 million, and higher restructuring, acquisition and integration-related costs of approximately $2 million, partially offset by productivity gains of approximately $14 million and lower inflation of approximately $5 million.

Flooring ROW segment—Operating income was $129.1 million (19.0% of segment net sales) for the three months ended September 26, 2020 reflecting an increase of $46.1 million compared to operating income of $83.0 million (13.8% of segment net sales) for the three months ended September 28, 2019. The increase in operating income was primarily attributable to favorable net impact of higher volumes of approximately $20 million, approximately $15 million of productivity gains and lower inflation of approximately $15 million and lower restructuring, acquisition and integration-related costs of approximately $2 million, partially offset by the unfavorable net impact of price and product mix of approximately $10 million.

Interest expense

Interest expense was $14.9 million for the three months ended September 26, 2020, reflecting an increase of $5.6 million compared to interest expense of $9.3 million for the three months ended September 28, 2019. The increase in interest expense was primarily due to a shift from a mix of fixed and floating rate debt, with a lower average interest rate, to exclusively fixed rate debt, which carries a higher average interest rate.

Other expense (income), net

Other income, net was $0.7 million for the three months ended September 26, 2020, reflecting an favorable change of $53.4 million compared to other expense, net of $52.7 million for the three months ended September 28, 2019. The change was primarily attributable to an impairment charge of $65.2 million related to the Company's net investment in a manufacturer and distributor of ceramic tile in China during the three months ended September 28, 2019.

Income tax expense

For the three months ended September 26, 2020, the Company recorded income tax expense of $43.2 million on earnings before income taxes of $248.6 million, for an effective tax rate of 17.4%, as compared to an income tax expense of $22.5 million on earnings before income taxes of $178.2 million, for an effective tax rate of 12.6% for the three months ended September 28, 2019. The difference in the effective tax rates for the comparative periods was caused by the geographical dispersion of profits and losses and non-recurring items associated with the impairment of the Company's net investment in a manufacturer and distributor of ceramic tile in China, a true-up related to U.S. taxes imposed on foreign income as part of the Tax Cut and Jobs Act, and a one-time cash repatriation.

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Nine Months Ended September 26, 2020, as compared with Nine Months Ended September 28, 2019

Net sales

Our global sales were affected by broader economic issues related to the COVID-19 pandemic resulting in decreased demand during the period. Net sales for the nine months ended September 26, 2020 were $6,910.4 million, reflecting a decrease of $635.8 million, or 8.4%, from the $7,546.2 million reported for the nine months ended September 28, 2019. The decrease was primarily attributable to lower volumes of approximately $463 million, unfavorable net impact of price and product mix of approximately $96 million and the unfavorable net impact from foreign exchange rates of approximately $76 million.

Global Ceramic segment—Net sales decreased $259.7 million, or 9.4%, to $2,513.1 million for the nine months ended September 26, 2020, compared to $2,772.8 million for the nine months ended September 28, 2019. The decrease was primarily attributable to lower volumes of approximately $176 million, the unfavorable net impact from foreign exchange rates of approximately $60 million, and unfavorable net impact of price and product mix of approximately $24 million.

Flooring NA segment—Net sales decreased $276.6 million, or 9.5%, to $2,630.7 million for the nine months ended September 26, 2020, compared to $2,907.3 million for the nine months ended September 28, 2019. The decrease was primarily attributable to lower volumes of approximately $240 million and the unfavorable net impact of price and product mix of approximately $37 million.

Flooring ROW segment—Net sales decreased $99.4 million, or 5.3%, to $1,766.6 million for the nine months ended September 26, 2020, compared to $1,866.0 million for the nine months ended September 28, 2019. The decrease was primarily attributable to lower volumes of approximately $47 million, unfavorable net impact of price and product mix of approximately $36 million, and the unfavorable net impact from foreign exchange rates of approximately $17 million.

Gross profit

The Company experienced increased costs associated with short-term reductions in manufacturing output in addition to decreased demand as a result of the disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Gross profit for the nine months ended September 26, 2020 was $1,692.6 million (24.5% of net sales), a decrease of $360.6 million or 17.6%, compared to gross profit of $2,053.2 million (27.2% of net sales) for the nine months ended September 28, 2019. As a percentage of net sales, gross profit decreased 270 basis points. The decrease in gross profit dollars was primarily attributable to the unfavorable net impact of lower volumes of approximately $179 million, costs due to reducing production of approximately $122 million, the unfavorable net impact of price and product mix of approximately $91 million, and higher restructuring, acquisition and integration-related costs of approximately $52 million, partially offset by lower inflation of approximately $54 million and productivity gains of approximately $37 million.

Selling, general and administrative expenses

Selling, general and administrative expenses for the nine months ended September 26, 2020 were $1,339.3 million (19.4% of net sales), a decrease of $41.5 million compared to $1,380.8 million (18.3% of net sales) for the nine months ended September 28, 2019. As a percentage of net sales, selling, general and administrative expenses increased 110 basis points. The decrease in selling, general and administrative expenses in dollars was primarily attributable to productivity gains of $72 million, the favorable net impact from foreign exchange rates of approximately $13 million, and approximately $6 million of lower startup costs, partially offset by the higher restructuring, acquisition and integration-related costs of approximately $29 million, approximately $13 million of costs associated with investments in new product development, sales personnel and marketing and higher inflation of approximately $10 million.

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Operating income

As previously discussed, our operations for the period were negatively impacted by disruptions from the COVID-19 pandemic resulting in decreased demand and increased costs associated with short-term reductions in manufacturing output. Operating income for the nine months ended September 26, 2020 was $353.3 million (5.1% of net sales) reflecting a decrease of $319.1 million, or 47.5%, compared to operating income of $672.4 million (8.9% of net sales) for the nine months ended September 28, 2019. The decrease in operating income was primarily attributable to the unfavorable net impact due to lower volumes of approximately $176 million, costs due to reducing production of approximately $122 million, the unfavorable net impact of price and product mix of approximately $92 million, higher restructuring, acquisition and integration-related costs of approximately $80 million, and approximately $13 million of costs associated with investments in new product development, sales personnel and marketing, partially offset by productivity gains of $109 million, lower inflation of approximately $44 million and approximately $16 million of lower startup costs.

Global Ceramic segment—Operating income was $88.2 million (3.5% of segment net sales) for the nine months ended September 26, 2020 reflecting a decrease of $195.4 million compared to operating income of $283.6 million (10.2% of segment net sales) for the nine months ended September 28, 2019. The decrease in operating income was primarily attributable to costs due to reducing production of approximately $73 million, the unfavorable net impact of lower volumes of approximately $65 million, higher restructuring, acquisition and integration-related costs of approximately $50 million, and the unfavorable net impact of price and product mix of approximately $40 million, partially offset by productivity gains of approximately $41 million.

Flooring NA segment—Operating income was $65.0 million (2.5% of segment net sales) for the nine months ended September 26, 2020 reflecting a decrease of $83.0 million compared to operating income of $148.0 million (5.1% of segment net sales) for the nine months ended September 28, 2019. The decrease in operating income was primarily attributable to the unfavorable net impact of lower volumes of approximately $85 million, costs due to reducing production of approximately $32 million and the unfavorable net impact of price and product mix of approximately $22 million, partially offset by productivity gains of approximately $35 million and lower inflation of approximately $22 million.

Flooring ROW segment—Operating income was $234.4 million (13.3% of segment net sales) for the nine months ended September 26, 2020 reflecting a decrease of $37.7 million compared to operating income of $272.1 million (14.6% of segment net sales) for the nine months ended September 28, 2019. The decrease in operating income was primarily attributable to the unfavorable net impact of price and product mix of approximately $30 million, unfavorable net impact of lower volumes of approximately $27 million, higher restructuring, acquisition and integration-related costs of approximately $21 million, costs due to reducing production of approximately $16 million, and approximately $8 million of costs associated with investments in new product development, sales personnel and marketing, partially offset by lower inflation of approximately $33 million and productivity gains of approximately $31 million.

Interest expense

Interest expense was $36.5 million for the nine months ended September 26, 2020, reflecting an increase of $6.2 million compared to interest expense of $30.3 million for the nine months ended September 28, 2019. The increase in interest expense was primarily due to a shift from a mix of fixed and floating rate debt, with a lower average interest rate, to exclusively fixed rate debt, which carries a higher average interest rate.

Other expense (income), net

Other expense, net was $6.0 million for the nine months ended September 26, 2020, reflecting a favorable change of $39.9 million compared to other expense, net of $45.9 million for the nine months ended September 28, 2019. The change was primarily attributable to an impairment charge of $65.2 million related to the Company's net investment in a manufacturer and distributor of ceramic tile in China during the nine months ended September 28, 2019.

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Income tax expense

For the nine months ended September 26, 2020, the Company recorded income tax expense of $43.5 million on earnings before income taxes of $310.8 million for an effective tax rate of 14.0%, as compared to an income tax expense of $116.3 million on earnings before income taxes of $596.2 million, for an effective tax rate of 19.5% for the nine months ended September 28, 2019. The difference in the effective tax rates for the comparative periods was caused by the geographical dispersion of profits and losses and non-recurring items associated with the impairment of the Company's net investment in a manufacturer and distributor of ceramic tile in China, a true-up related to US taxes imposed on foreign income as part of the Tax Cut and Jobs Act, and a one-time cash repatriation.

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Liquidity and Capital Resources

The Company’s primary capital requirements are for working capital, capital expenditures and acquisitions. The Company’s capital needs are met primarily through a combination of internally generated funds, commercial paper, bank credit lines, term and senior notes and credit terms from suppliers.

Management has and will continue to evaluate its liquidity needs and strategy regarding capital resources as the economic crisis caused by the COVID-19 pandemic evolves. As discussed below, the Company recently issued $500.0 million of 3.625% senior notes, and a subsidiary of the Company issued €500.0 million of 1.750% senior notes, with ten and seven-year terms, respectively. The Company has taken multiple actions including managing inventory and production capacity, and reduced headcount through furloughs and layoffs. Management believes these actions along with cash secured from increased borrowing and continuing operations will allow the Company to take advantage of new opportunities.

Net cash provided by operating activities in the first nine months of 2020 was $1,362.0 million, compared to net cash provided by operating activities of $978.1 million in the first nine months of 2019. The increase of $383.9 million in 2020 was primarily attributable to changes in working capital partially offset by lower net earnings.

Net cash used in investing activities in the first nine months of 2020 was $630.7 million compared to net cash used in investing activities of $474.5 million in the first nine months of 2019. The increase was primarily due to an increase in the purchases of short term investments of $373.3 million (net of redemption of short-term investments), partially offset by reduced capital expenditures of $140.2 million and a decrease in acquisition costs of $76.8 million. In an effort to manage liquidity during the COVID-19 crisis, management is reducing near-term capital expenditures and expects to reduce its spend for the remainder of 2020.

Net cash used in financing activities in the first nine months of 2020 was $69.0 million compared to net cash used in financing activities of $510.3 million in the nine months of 2019. The cash used in financing activities is primarily attributable to the proceeds from the Senior Notes of $735.3 million (net of repayments of $326.9 million), the net pay down on commercial paper of $316.5 million and fewer share repurchases of $8.0 million. Additionally, on April 15, 2020, the Company borrowed $500.0 million on the Term Loan Facility, which was repaid on May 15, 2020.

As of September 26, 2020, the Company had cash of $781.2 million, of which $252.4 million was held outside the United States. The Company plans to permanently reinvest the cash held outside the United States. The Company believes that its cash and cash equivalents on hand, cash generated from operations and availability under its existing credit facilities will be sufficient to meet its capital expenditure, working capital and debt servicing requirements over at least the next twelve months. The Company continually evaluates its projected needs and may conduct additional debt financings, subject to market conditions, to increase its liquidity and to take advantage of attractive financing opportunities.

On October 26, 2020, the Company's Board of Directors approved a new share repurchase program, authorizing the Company to repurchase up to $500 million of its common stock. In addition to this 2020 Share Repurchase Program, $57.1 million of the Company’s common stock remains available for repurchase under the Company’s previously approved 2018 Share Repurchase Program. The Board of Directors authorized the 2020 Share Repurchase Program and reinstated the 2018 Share Repurchase Program after considering the Company's liquidity position and strong cash flows.

On October 25, 2018, the Company's Board of Directors approved a share repurchase program, authorizing the Company to repurchase up to $500 million of its common stock. The Company has purchased an aggregate of $442.9 million under the 2018 Share Repurchase Program through the first quarter of 2020 before previously suspending future repurchases due to the economic uncertainty resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Company may continue, from time to time, to retire its outstanding debt through cash purchases in the open market, privately negotiated transactions or otherwise. Such repurchases, if any, will depend on prevailing market conditions, the Company’s liquidity requirements, contractual restrictions and other factors. The amount involved may be material.

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Senior Credit Facility

On October 18, 2019, the Company amended and restated its $1,800.0 million senior credit facility, extending the maturity from March 26, 2022 to October 18, 2024 (as amended and restated, the “Senior Credit Facility”). The Senior Credit Facility marginally reduced the commitment fee and modified certain negative covenants to provide the Company with additional flexibility, including flexibility to make acquisitions and incur additional indebtedness. The restatement also renewed the Company’s option to extend the maturity of the Senior Credit Facility up to two times for an additional one-year period each.

At the Company’s election, revolving loans under the Senior Credit Facility bear interest at annual rates equal to either (a) LIBOR for 1, 2, 3 or 6 month periods, as selected by the Company, plus an applicable margin ranging between 1.00% and 1.75% (1.125% as of September 26, 2020), or (b) the higher of the Wells Fargo Bank, National Association prime rate, the Federal Funds rate plus 0.5%, or the Eurocurrency Rate (as defined in the Senior Credit Facility) rate plus 1.0%, plus an applicable margin ranging between 0.00% and 0.75% (0.125% as of September 26, 2020). The Company also pays a commitment fee to the lenders under the Senior Credit Facility on the average amount by which the aggregate commitments of the lenders exceed utilization of the Senior Credit Facility ranging from 0.09% to 0.20% per annum (0.11% as of September 26, 2020). The applicable margins and the commitment fee are determined based on whichever of the Company’s Consolidated Net Leverage Ratio or its senior unsecured debt rating (or if not available, corporate family rating) results in the lower applicable margins and commitment fee (with applicable margins and the commitment fee increasing as that ratio increases or those ratings decline, as applicable).

The obligations of the Company and its subsidiaries in respect of the Senior Credit Facility are unsecured.

The Senior Credit Facility includes certain affirmative and negative covenants that impose restrictions on the Company’s financial and business operations, including limitations on liens, subsidiary indebtedness, fundamental changes, asset dispositions, dividends and other similar restricted payments, transactions with affiliates, future negative pledges, and changes in the nature of the Company’s business. The limitations contain customary exceptions or, in certain cases, do not apply as long as the Company is in compliance with the financial ratio requirements and is not otherwise in default. The Senior Credit Facility originally required the Company to maintain a Consolidated Interest Coverage Ratio of at least 3.00 to 1.00 and a Consolidated Net Leverage Ratio of no more than 3.75 to 1.00, each as of the last day of any fiscal quarter. However, on May 7, 2020 the Company amended the Senior Credit Facility to temporarily increase the minimum Consolidated Net Leverage Ratio to 4.75 to 1.00 and to increase the amount of certain adjustments to Net Income that are permitted to calculate the ratio. The relief provided by the amendment is in effect for the fiscal quarters ending on September 26, 2020 through (and including) the fiscal quarter ending December 31, 2021.

The Senior Credit Facility also contains customary representations and warranties and events of default, subject to customary grace periods.

In 2019, the Company paid financing costs of $2.3 million in connection with the amendment and restatement of its Senior Credit Facility. These costs were deferred and, along with previously unamortized costs of $3.4 million are being amortized over the term of the Senior Credit Facility.

As of September 26, 2020, amounts utilized under the Senior Credit Facility included zero borrowings and $22.8 million of standby letters of credit related to various insurance contracts and foreign vendor commitments. Any outstanding borrowings under the Company's U.S. and European commercial paper programs reduce availability under the Senior Credit Facility. Including commercial paper borrowings, the Company has utilized $22.8 million under the Senior Credit Facility resulting in a total of $1,777.2 million available as of September 26, 2020.

Commercial Paper

On February 28, 2014 and July 31, 2015, the Company established programs for the issuance of unsecured commercial paper in the United States and Eurozone capital markets, respectively. Commercial paper issued under the U.S. and European programs will have maturities ranging up to 397 and 183 days, respectively. None of the commercial paper notes may be voluntarily prepaid or redeemed by the Company and all rank pari passu with all of the Company’s other unsecured and unsubordinated indebtedness. To the extent that the Company issues European commercial paper notes through a subsidiary of the Company, the notes will be fully and unconditionally guaranteed by the Company.

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The Company uses its Senior Credit Facility as a liquidity backstop for its commercial paper programs. Accordingly, the total amount outstanding under all of the Company's commercial paper programs may not exceed $1,800.0 million (less any amounts drawn on the Senior Credit Facility) at any time.

The proceeds from the issuance of commercial paper notes will be available for general corporate purposes. As of September 26, 2020, there was zero outstanding under the U.S. commercial paper program, and the euro equivalent of zero under the European program.

Senior Notes

On June 12, 2020, Mohawk Finance completed the issuance and sale of €500.0 million aggregate principal amount of 1.750% Senior Notes (“1.750% Senior Notes”) due June 12, 2027. The 1.750% Senior Notes are senior unsecured obligations of Mohawk Finance and rank pari passu with all of Mohawk Finance's other existing and future senior unsecured indebtedness. The 1.750% Senior Notes are fully, unconditionally and irrevocably guaranteed by the Company on a senior unsecured basis. Interest on the 1.750% Senior Notes is payable annually in cash on June 12 of each year, commencing on June 12, 2021. The Company paid financing costs of $4.9 million in connection with the 1.750% Senior Notes. These costs were deferred and are being amortized over the term of the 1.750% Senior Notes.     

On May 14, 2020, the Company completed the issuance and sale of $500.0 million aggregate principal amount of 3.625% Senior Notes (“3.625% Senior Notes”) due May 15, 2030. The 3.625% Senior Notes are senior unsecured obligations of the Company and rank pari passu with all of the Company’s existing and future unsecured indebtedness. Interest on the 3.625% Senior Notes is payable semi-annually in cash on May 15 and November 15 of each year, commencing on November 15, 2020. The Company paid financing costs of $5.6 million in connection with the 3.625% Senior Notes. These costs were deferred and are being amortized over the term of the 3.625% Senior Notes.

On September 4, 2019, Mohawk Finance completed the issuance and sale of €300.0 million aggregate principal amount of its Floating Rate Notes due September 4, 2021 (“2021 Floating Rate Notes”). The 2021 Floating Rate Notes are senior unsecured obligations of Mohawk Finance and rank pari passu with all of Mohawk Finance’s other existing and future senior unsecured indebtedness. The 2021 Floating Rate Notes are fully, unconditionally and irrevocably guaranteed by the Company on a senior unsecured basis. These notes bear interest at a rate per annum, reset quarterly, equal to three-month EURIBOR plus 0.2% (but in no event shall the interest rate be less than zero). Interest on the 2021 Floating Rate Notes is payable quarterly on December 4, March 4, June 4, and September 4 of each year. Mohawk Finance received an issuance premium of €0.7 million and paid financing cost of $0.8 million in connection with the 2021 Floating Rate Notes. The issuance premium and financing costs have been deferred and are being amortized over the term of the 2021 Floating Rate Notes.

On May 18, 2018, Mohawk Finance completed the issuance and sale of €300.0 million aggregate principal amount of its Floating Rate Notes due May 18, 2020 (“2020 Floating Rate Notes”). The 2020 Floating Rate Notes were senior unsecured obligations of Mohawk Finance and ranked pari passu with all of Mohawk Finance’s other existing and future senior unsecured indebtedness. The 2020 Floating Rate Notes were fully, unconditionally and irrevocably guaranteed by the Company on a senior unsecured basis. These notes bore interest at a rate per annum, reset quarterly, equal to three-month EURIBOR plus 0.3% (but in no event would the interest rate be less than zero). Interest on the 2020 Floating Rate Notes is payable quarterly on August 18, November 18, February 18, and May 18 of each year. Mohawk Finance paid financing costs of $0.9 million in connection with the 2020 Floating Rate Notes. These costs were deferred and amortized over the term of the 2020 Floating Rate Notes. On May 18, 2020, the Company paid the remaining €300.0 million outstanding principal of the 2020 Floating Rate Notes utilizing cash on hand and borrowings under its commercial paper programs.

On September 11, 2017, Mohawk Finance completed the issuance and sale of €300.0 million aggregate principal amount of its Floating Rate Notes due September 11, 2019 (“2019 Floating Rate Notes”). The 2019 Floating Rate Notes were senior unsecured obligations of Mohawk Finance and ranked pari passu with all of Mohawk Finance’s other existing and future senior unsecured indebtedness. The 2019 Floating Rate Notes were fully, unconditionally and irrevocably guaranteed by the Company on a senior unsecured basis. These notes bore interest at a rate per annum, reset quarterly, equal to three-month EURIBOR plus 0.3% (but in no event would the interest rate be less than zero). Interest on the 2019 Floating Rate Notes was payable quarterly on September 11, December 11, March 11, and June 11 of each year. Mohawk Finance paid financing costs of $0.9 million in connection with the 2019 Floating Rate Notes. These costs were deferred and amortized over the term of the 2019 Floating Rate Notes. On September 11, 2019, the Company paid the remaining €300.0 million outstanding principal of the 2019 Floating Rate Notes utilizing cash on hand and borrowings under its European commercial paper program.

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On June 9, 2015, the Company issued €500.0 million aggregate principal amount of 2.00% Senior Notes due January 14, 2022 (“2.00% Senior Notes”). The 2.00% Senior Notes are senior unsecured obligations of the Company and rank pari passu with all of the Company’s existing and future unsecured indebtedness. Interest on the 2.00% Senior Notes is payable annually in cash on January 14 of each year, commencing on January 14, 2016. The Company paid financing costs of $4.2 million in connection with the 2.00% Senior Notes. These costs were deferred and are being amortized over the term of the 2.00% Senior Notes.

On January 31, 2013, the Company issued $600.0 million aggregate principal amount of 3.85% Senior Notes due February 1, 2023 (“3.85% Senior Notes”). The 3.85% Senior Notes are senior unsecured obligations of the Company and rank pari passu with all of the Company’s existing and future unsecured indebtedness. Interest on the 3.85% Senior Notes is payable semi-annually in cash on February 1 and August 1 of each year. The Company paid financing costs of $6.0 million in connection with the 3.85% Senior Notes. These costs were deferred and are being amortized over the term of the 3.85% Senior Notes.

As defined in the related agreements, the Company’s senior notes contain covenants, representations and warranties and events of default, subject to exceptions, and restrictions on the Company’s financial and business operations, including limitations on liens, restrictions on entering into sale and leaseback transactions, fundamental changes, and a provision allowing the holder of the notes to require repayment upon a change of control triggering event.

Term Loan

On April 7, 2020, the Company entered into a credit agreement that provided for a $500.0 million delayed draw term loan facility (the “Term Loan Facility”). On April 15, 2020, the Company borrowed the full amount on the Term Loan Facility, the proceeds of which could be used for funding working capital and general corporate purposes of the Company. The principal amount of the Term Loan Facility was to be repaid in a single installment on April 6, 2021. The Company could prepay all or a portion of the Term Loan Facility from time to time, plus accrued and unpaid interest. The obligations of the Company and its subsidiaries in respect of the Term Loan Facility were unsecured. The Term Loan Facility was subject to the same affirmative and negative covenants that are applicable to the Senior Credit Facility. The Company paid financing costs of $1.1 million in connection with the Term Loan. On May 15, 2020, the Company prepaid the entire outstanding balance on the Term Loan Facility utilizing cash on hand and proceeds from the 3.625% Senior Notes and associated financing costs were written off in the quarter ending June 27, 2020.

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Contractual Obligations

The table below presents an update to the Company’s contractual obligations, as disclosed in the Company’s 2019 Annual Report filed on Form 10-K, solely to reflect the issuances of the 1.75% Senior Notes and 3.625% Senior Notes, as well as the redemption of the 2020 Floating Rate Notes.

	Total		2020	2021	2022	2023	2024	Thereafter
Contractual obligations and commitments:
Long-term debt, including current maturities	$	745.5	(336.1)	—	—	—	—	1,081.6
Total	$	745.5	(336.1)	—	—	—	—	1,081.6

Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates

Refer to Note 1 - General, and Note 6 - Receivables, net within our Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements of this Form 10-Q for a discussion of the Company’s updated accounting policies on Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments. The Company’s critical accounting policies and estimates are described in its 2019 Annual Report filed on Form 10-K.

Goodwill and intangible assets

Mohawk performs its annual testing of goodwill and indefinite lived intangibles in the fourth quarter of each year and no impairment was indicated for 2019. In 2019 the Company also concluded that in general, a decline in estimated after tax cash flows greater than approximately 19% to 39% or an increase of approximately 15% to 45% in WACC or a significant or prolonged decline in market capitalization could result in an additional indication of impairment.

As a result of the economic impact from COVID-19, the Company performed a qualitative assessment of whether the fair value of any of its reporting units or indefinite-lived intangible assets was more likely than not less than its carrying amount at March 28, 2020. The Company concluded neither goodwill nor any of its indefinite-lived intangible assets were impaired at March 28, 2020.  There were no factors or changes in circumstances to indicate a change to this assessment was required during the three month periods ended June 27, 2020, or September 26, 2020. However, while we have concluded that neither goodwill nor any of its indefinite-lived intangible assets were impaired during the quarter ended September 26, 2020, a prolonged pandemic could impact the Company’s assumptions utilized in the determination of the estimated fair values of the Company’s reporting units and indefinite-lived intangible assets significantly enough to trigger an impairment.  Hence, the Company continues to monitor the economic impact of COVID-19 and may be required to reassess impairment of goodwill or indefinite-lived intangible assets in future interim periods.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

See Note 1 in the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements of this Form 10-Q under the heading “Recent Accounting Pronouncements” for a discussion of new accounting pronouncements which is incorporated herein by reference.

Impact of Inflation

Inflation affects the Company’s manufacturing costs, distribution costs and operating expenses. The Company expects raw material prices, many of which are petroleum based, to fluctuate based upon worldwide supply and demand of commodities utilized in the Company’s production processes. Although the Company attempts to pass on increases in raw material, energy and fuel-related costs to its customers, the Company’s ability to do so is dependent upon the rate and magnitude of any increase, competitive pressures and market conditions for the Company’s products. There have been in the past, and may be in the future, periods of time during which increases in these costs cannot be fully recovered. In the past, the Company has often been able to enhance productivity and develop new product innovations to help offset increases in costs resulting from inflation in its operations.

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

The Company did not have any off-balance sheet arrangements as of September 26, 2020.

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Seasonality

The Company is a calendar year-end company. With respect to its Global Ceramic segment, net sales and operating income are typically higher in the second quarter, followed by the third and first quarters and a weaker fourth quarter. The Flooring NA segment’s second quarter typically produces the highest net sales followed by moderate third and fourth quarters, and a weaker first quarter. However, for the operating income, the third quarter typically shows stronger earnings, followed by second and fourth quarters, and the first quarter shows weaker earnings. The Flooring ROW segment’s fourth quarter historically produces the highest net sales followed by moderate second and third quarters, and a weaker first quarter. However, for the operating income, generally, the second quarter shows the stronger earnings, followed by third and first quarters, and the fourth quarter shows weaker earnings.

Forward-Looking Information

Certain of the statements in this Form 10-Q, particularly those anticipating future performance, business prospects, growth and operating strategies, and similar matters, and those that include the words “could,” “should,” “believes,” “anticipates,” “expects” and “estimates” or similar expressions constitute “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. For those statements, Mohawk claims the protection of the safe harbor for forward-looking statements contained in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. There can be no assurance that the forward-looking statements will be accurate because they are based on many assumptions, which involve risks and uncertainties. The following important factors could cause future results to differ: changes in economic or industry conditions; competition; inflation and deflation in raw material prices and other input costs; inflation and deflation in consumer markets; energy costs and supply; timing and level of capital expenditures; timing and implementation of price increases for the Company’s products; impairment charges; ability to identify attractive acquisition targets; ability to successfully complete and integrate acquisitions; international operations; changes in foreign exchange rates; introduction of new products; rationalization of operations; tax, product and other claims; litigation; the risks and uncertainty related to the COVID-19 pandemic; and other risks identified in Item 1A “Risk Factors” in the Company’s 2019 Annual Report on Form 10-K and Part II, Item 1A “Risk Factors” in the Company's quarterly report on Form 10-Q for the period ended March 28, 2020.

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Item 3.Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

As of September 26, 2020, approximately 87% of the Company’s debt portfolio was comprised of fixed-rate debt and 13% was floating-rate debt. A 1.0 percentage point increase in the interest rate of the floating-rate debt would have resulted in an increase in interest expense of $0.9 million and $2.6 million for the three and nine months ended September 26, 2020.

There have been no significant changes to the Company’s exposure to market risk as disclosed in the Company’s 2019 Annual Report filed on Form 10-K.    

Item 4.Controls and Procedures

Based on an evaluation of the effectiveness of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended), which have been designed to provide reasonable assurance that such controls and procedures will meet their objectives, as of the end of the period covered by this report, the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have concluded that such controls and procedures were effective at a reasonable assurance level for the period covered by this report.

There were no changes in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the period covered by this report that materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.

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PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1.Legal Proceedings

The Company is involved in litigation from time to time in the regular course of its business. Except as noted below, there are no material legal proceedings pending or known by the Company to be contemplated to which the Company is a party or to which any of its property is subject.

Perfluorinated Compounds (“PFCs”) Litigation

In September 2016, the Water Works and Sewer Board of the City of Gadsden, Alabama (the “Gadsden Water Board”) filed an individual complaint in the Circuit Court of Etowah County, Alabama against certain manufacturers, suppliers, and users of chemicals containing specific PFCs, including the Company. In May 2017, the Water Works and Sewer Board of the Town of Centre, Alabama (the “Centre Water Board”) filed a similar complaint in the Circuit Court of Cherokee County, Alabama. The Gadsden Water Board and the Centre Water Board both seek monetary damages and injunctive relief claiming that their water supplies contain excessive amounts of PFCs. Certain defendants, including the Company, filed dispositive motions in each case arguing that the Alabama state courts lack personal jurisdiction over them. These motions were denied. In June and September 2018, certain defendants, including the Company, petitioned the Alabama Supreme Court for Writs of Mandamus directing each lower court to enter an order granting the defendants’ dispositive motions on personal jurisdiction grounds. The Alabama Supreme Court denied the petitions on December 20, 2019.  Certain defendants, including the Company, filed an Application for Rehearing with the Alabama Supreme Court asking the Court to reconsider its December 2019 decision. The Alabama Supreme Court denied the application for rehearing. On August 21, 2020, certain defendants, including the Company, petitioned the Supreme Court of the United States for review of the matter.

In December 2019, the City of Rome, Georgia (“Rome”) filed a complaint in the Superior Court of Floyd County, Georgia that is similar to the Gadsden Water Board and Centre Water Board complaints, again seeking monetary damages and injunctive relief related to PFCs.  Also in December 2019, Jarrod Johnson filed a putative class action in the Superior Court of Floyd County, Georgia purporting to represent all water subscribers with the Rome (Georgia) Water and Sewer Division and/or the Floyd County (Georgia) Water Department and seeking to recover, among other things, damages in the form of alleged increased rates and surcharges incurred by ratepayers for the costs associated with eliminating certain PFCs from their drinking water.  In January 2020, defendant 3M Company removed the class action to federal court. The Company has filed motions to dismiss in both of these cases.

The Company denies all liability in these matters and intends to defend them vigorously.

Putative Securities Class Action

On January 3, 2020, the Company and certain of its executive officers were named as defendants in a putative shareholder class action lawsuit filed in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Georgia (the "Securities Class Action"). The complaint alleges that defendants violated the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and Rule 10b-5 promulgated thereunder by making materially false and misleading statements and that the officers are control persons under Section 20(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. The complaint is filed on behalf of shareholders who purchased shares of the Company’s common stock between April 28, 2017 and July 25, 2019 (“Class Period”). On June 29, 2020, an amended complaint was filed in the Securities Class Action against Mohawk and its CEO Jeff Lorberbaum, based on the same claims and the same Class Period. The amended complaint alleges that the Company (1) engaged in fabricating revenues by attempting delivery to customers that were closed and recognizing these attempts as sales; (2) overproduced product to report higher operating margins and maintained significant inventory that was not salable; and (3) valued certain inventory improperly or improperly delivered inventory with knowledge that it was defective and customers would return it. On October 27, 2020, defendants filed a motion to dismiss the amended complaint. The Company intends to vigorously defend against the claims.

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Government Subpoenas

As previously disclosed, on June 25, 2020, the Company received subpoenas issued by the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Georgia (the "USAO") and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") relating to matters similar to the allegations of wrongdoing raised by the Securities Class Action. The Company's Audit Committee, with the assistance of outside legal counsel, conducted a thorough internal investigation into these allegations. The Audit Committee has completed the investigation and concluded that the allegations of wrongdoing are without merit. The USAO and SEC investigations are ongoing, and the Company is cooperating fully with those authorities. The Company will continue to vigorously defend against the allegations of wrongdoing in the Securities Class Action and does not believe they have merit.

Delaware State Court Action

The Company and certain of its present and former executive officers were named as defendants in a putative state securities class action lawsuit filed in the Superior Court of the State of Delaware on January 30, 2020. The complaint alleges that defendants violated Sections 11 and 12 of the Securities Act of 1933. The complaint is filed on behalf of shareholders who purchased shares of the Company’s common stock in Mohawk Industries Retirement Plan 1 and Mohawk Industries Retirement Plan 2 between April 27, 2017 and July 25, 2019. On March 27, 2020, the Court granted a temporary stay of the litigation pending the earlier of either the close of fact discovery or the deadline to appeal the dismissal of the related Securities Class Action pending in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Georgia.  The stay may be lifted according to the terms set forth in the Court’s Order to Stay Litigation. The Company intends to vigorously defend against the claims.

Derivative Actions

The Company and certain of its executive officers and directors were named as defendants in certain derivative actions filed in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Georgia on May 18, 2020 and August 6, 2020, respectively. The complaints allege that defendants breached their fiduciary duties to the Company by causing the Company to issue materially false and misleading statements. The complaints are filed on behalf of the Company and seek to remedy fiduciary duty breaches occurring from April 28, 2017 – July 25, 2019. On July 20, 2020, the Court granted a temporary stay of the litigation. Other shareholders of record have jointly moved to intervene in the derivative actions to stay the proceedings. The Court has not yet ruled on the motion to intervene. On October 21, 2020, the Court entered an Order consolidating the derivative actions and appointing Lead Counsel. The consolidated action will remain stayed pending the earlier of either the Securities Class Action defendants filing an answer to the operative complaint or the deadline to appeal the dismissal of the Securities Class Action. The Company intends to vigorously defend against the claims.

Belgian Tax Matter

Between 2012 and 2014, the Company received assessments from the Belgian tax authority for the calendar years 2005 through 2010 in the amounts of €46.1 million, €38.8 million, €39.6 million, €30.1 million, €35.6 million and €43.1 million, respectively, including penalties, but excluding interest. The Belgian tax authority denied the Company’s formal protests against these assessments and the Company brought all six years before the Court of First Appeal in Bruges. The Court of First Appeal in Bruges ruled in favor of the Company on January 27, 2016, with respect to the calendar years ending December 31, 2005 and December 31, 2009; and on June 13, 2018, the Court of First Appeal in Bruges ruled in favor of the Company with respect to the calendar years ending December 31, 2006, December 31, 2007, December 31, 2008 and December 31, 2010. The Belgian tax authority has lodged its Notification of Appeal for all six years with the Ghent Court of Appeal. On September 17, 2019, the company pled its case to the Ghent Court of Special (Tax) Appeals and on October 1, 2019, the Court ruled in favor of the Company, re-confirming the rulings of the Court of First Appeals in Bruges with respect to the calendar years ending December 31, 2005 and December 31, 2009. On March 12, 2020, the Belgian tax authority filed another revised assessment for the calendar year ending December 31, 2009, with the Ghent Court.

In March 2019, the Company received assessments from the Belgian tax authority for tax years 2011 through 2017 which were, as a result of the positive ruling of the Ghent Court of Appeal, cancelled in January 2020.

On March 10, 2020, a new notice of change was received for the year ending December 31, 2016, resulting in a tax assessment in the amount of €68.0 million, including penalties, but excluding interest, against which the Company filed a protest on April 10, 2020. The notice of change from the Belgian tax authority represents a change in position in which it intends to apply new laws enacted in 2018 to the Company's open tax years going back to 2009.

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On October 22, 2020, a notice of change was received by the Company’s licensing subsidiary in Luxembourg, against which the Company will file a protest. The notice covers the years ending December 31, 2013 to December 31, 2018 and is based on the same facts underlying the original actions that were unsuccessfully tried and appealed by the Belgian government. The Company has not received assessments relating to the notice of change, and the potential liabilities for each tax year are not yet known.

The Company continues to disagree with the views of the Belgian tax authority on all matters referenced above and will persist in its vigorous defense. Nevertheless, on May 24, 2016, the tax collector representing the Belgian tax authorities imposed a lien on the Company’s properties in Wielsbeke (Ooigemstraat and Breestraat), Oostrozebeke (Ingelmunstersteenweg) and Desselgem (Waregemstraat) included in the Flooring ROW segment. The purpose of the lien is to provide security for payment should the Belgian tax authority prevail on its appeal. The lien does not interfere with the Company’s operations at these properties.

General

The Company believes that adequate provisions for resolution of all contingencies, claims and pending litigation have been made for probable losses that are reasonably estimable. These contingencies are subject to significant uncertainties and we are unable to estimate the amount or range of loss, if any, in excess of amounts accrued. The Company does not believe that the ultimate outcome of these actions will have a material adverse effect on its financial condition but could have a material adverse effect on its results of operations, cash flows or liquidity in a given quarter or year.

The Company is subject to various federal, state, local and foreign environmental health and safety laws and regulations, including those governing air emissions, wastewater discharges, the use, storage, treatment, recycling and disposal of solid and hazardous materials and finished product, and the cleanup of contamination associated therewith. Because of the nature of the Company’s business, the Company has incurred, and will continue to incur, costs relating to compliance with such laws and regulations. The Company is involved in various proceedings relating to environmental matters and is currently engaged in environmental investigation, remediation and post-closure care programs at certain sites. The Company has provided accruals for such activities that it has determined to be both probable and reasonably estimable. The Company does not expect that the ultimate liability with respect to such activities will have a material adverse effect on its financial condition but could have a material adverse effect on its results of operations, cash flows or liquidity in a given quarter or year.

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Item 1A.Risk Factors

There have been no material changes in the Company’s risk factors from those disclosed in Part I, Item 1A to our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019, and Part II, Item 1A to our quarterly report on Form 10-Q for the period ended March 28, 2020. The risk factors disclosed in these reports, in addition to the other information set forth in this report, could materially affect our business, financial condition or results.

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

On October 26, 2020, the Company's Board of Directors approved a new share repurchase program, authorizing the Company to repurchase up to $500 million of its common stock. In addition to this 2020 Share Repurchase Program, $57.1 million of the Company’s common stock remains available for repurchase under the Company’s previously approved 2018 Share Repurchase Program. The Board of Directors authorized the 2020 Share Repurchase Program and reinstated the 2018 Share Repurchase Program after considering the Company's liquidity position and strong cash flows.

Under the Share Repurchase Programs, the Company may purchase common stock in open market transactions, block or privately negotiated transactions, and may from time to time purchase shares pursuant to trading plans in accordance with Rules 10b5-1 or 10b-18 under the Exchange Act or by any combination of such methods. The number of shares to be purchased and the timing of the purchases are based on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, the level of cash balances, credit availability, debt covenant restrictions, general business conditions, regulatory requirements, the market price of the Company’s stock and the availability of alternative investment opportunities. No time limit was set for completion of repurchases under the Share Repurchase Programs and the Share Repurchase Programs may be suspended or discontinued at any time.

Item 3.Defaults Upon Senior Securities

None.

Item 4.Mine Safety Disclosures

The information concerning mine safety violations or other regulatory matters required by Section 1503(a) of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act and Item 104 of Regulation S-K is included in Exhibit 95.1 to this quarterly report on Form 10-Q.

Item 5.Other Information

None.

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Item 6.Exhibits

No.	Description
31.1	Certification Pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a).
31.2	Certification Pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a).
32.1	Certification Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
32.2	Certification Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
95.1	Mine Safety Disclosure pursuant to Section 1503(a) of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act
101.SCH	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document.
101.CAL	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document.
101.DEF	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document.
101.LAB	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document.
101.PRE	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document.

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SIGNATURES

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.

			MOHAWK INDUSTRIES, INC.
			(Registrant)
Dated:	October 30, 2020	By:	/s/ Jeffrey S. Lorberbaum
			JEFFREY S. LORBERBAUM
			Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
			(principal executive officer)
Dated:	October 30, 2020	By:	/s/ Frank H. Boykin
			FRANK H. BOYKIN
			Chief Financial Officer
			(principal financial officer)

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EX-31.1

EXHIBIT 31.1

CERTIFICATIONS

I, Jeffrey S. Lorberbaum, certify that:

1		I have reviewed this Quarterly report on Form 10-Q of Mohawk Industries, 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 officer 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 officer 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.

Date: October 30, 2020

/s/ Jeffrey S. Lorberbaum

Jeffrey S. Lorberbaum

Chairman and Chief Executive Officer

EX-31.2

EXHIBIT 31.2

CERTIFICATIONS

I, Frank H. Boykin, certify that:

1		I have reviewed this Quarterly report on Form 10-Q of Mohawk Industries, 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 officer 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 officer 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.

Date: October 30, 2020

/s/ Frank H. Boykin

Frank H. Boykin

Chief Financial Officer

EX-32.1

EXHIBIT 32.1

Statement of Chief Executive Officer of

MOHAWK INDUSTRIES, INC.

Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350,

As Adopted Pursuant to

§ 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

In connection with the Quarterly report of Mohawk Industries, Inc. (the “Company”) on Form 10-Q for the period ended September 26, 2020 as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the “Report”), I, Jeffrey S. Lorberbaum, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Company, certify, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 1350, as adopted pursuant to § 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that, based on my knowledge:

1	The Report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and
2	The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.

/s/ Jeffrey S. Lorberbaum

Jeffrey S. Lorberbaum

Chairman and Chief Executive Officer

October 30, 2020

EX-32.2

EXHIBIT 32.2

Statement of Chief Financial Officer of

MOHAWK INDUSTRIES, INC.

Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350,

As Adopted Pursuant to

§ 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

In connection with the Quarterly report of Mohawk Industries, Inc. (the “Company”) on Form 10-Q for the period ended September 26, 2020 as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the “Report”), I, Frank H. Boykin, Chief Financial Officer of the Company, certify, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 1350, as adopted pursuant to § 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that, based on my knowledge:

1	The Report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and
2	The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.

/s/ Frank H. Boykin

Frank H. Boykin

Chief Financial Officer

October 30, 2020

EX-95.1

Exhibit 95.1

Mine Safety Disclosure

The following disclosures are provided pursuant to Section 1503(a) of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (the “Act”) and Item 104 of Regulation S-K, which requires certain disclosures by companies required to file periodic reports under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, that operate mines regulated under the Federal Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977 (the “Mine Act”).

Mine Safety Information

Whenever the Federal Mine Safety and Health Administration (“MSHA”) believes a violation of the Mine Act, any health or safety standard or any regulation has occurred, it may issue a citation which describes the alleged violation and fixes a time within which the U.S. mining operator must abate the alleged violation. In some situations, such as when MSHA believes that conditions pose a hazard to miners, MSHA may issue an order removing miners from the area of the mine affected by the condition until the alleged hazards are corrected. When MSHA issues a citation or order, it generally proposes a civil penalty, or fine, as a result of the alleged violation, that the operator is ordered to pay. Citations and orders can be contested and appealed, and as part of that process, may be reduced in severity and amount, and are sometimes dismissed. The number of citations, orders and proposed assessments vary depending on the size and type (underground or surface) of the mine as well as by the MSHA inspector(s) assigned.

The following table includes information required by the Act for the three months ended September 26, 2020.

Mine (Federal Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) ID)	Total # of Significant & Substantial violations under §104(a)	Total # of orders under §104(b)	Total # of unwarrantable failure citations and orders under §104(d)	Total # of violations under §110(b)(2)	Total # of orders under §107(a)	Total dollar value of proposed assessments from MSHA ($ in thousands)	Total # of mining related fatalities	Received Notice of Pattern of Violations under §104(e) (yes/no)?	Received Notice of Potential to have Pattern under §104(e) (yes/no)?	Total # of Legal Actions Pending with the Mine Safety and Health Review Commission as of the Last Day of Period	Legal Actions Initiated or Resolved During Period
TP Claims 1&2/Rosa Blanca (4100867)	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	No	No	—	—
Allamore Mill (4100869)	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	No	No	—	—
Wild Horse Plant (4101527)	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	No	No	—	—

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COVER PAGE - shares	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 26, 2020	Oct. 28, 2020
Entity Information [Line Items]
Document Type	10-Q
Document Quarterly Report	true
Document Period End Date	Sep. 26, 2020
Document Transition Report	false
Entity File Number	01-13697
Entity Registrant Name	MOHAWK INDUSTRIES, INC.
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code	DE
Entity Tax Identification Number	52-1604305
Entity Address, Address Line One	160 S. Industrial Blvd.
Entity Address, City or Town	Calhoun
Entity Address, State or Province	GA
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code	30701
City Area Code	706
Local Phone Number	629-7721
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		71,198,620
Entity Central Index Key	0000851968
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--12-31
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2020
Document Fiscal Period Focus	Q3
Amendment Flag	false
Common Stock, $.01 par value
Entity Information [Line Items]
Title of 12(b) Security	Common Stock, $.01 par value
Trading Symbol	MHK
Security Exchange Name	NYSE
Floating Rate Notes due 2021
Entity Information [Line Items]
Title of 12(b) Security	Floating Rate Notes due 2021
No Trading Symbol Flag	true
Security Exchange Name	NYSE
2.000% Senior Notes due 2022
Entity Information [Line Items]
Title of 12(b) Security	2.000% Senior Notes due 2022
No Trading Symbol Flag	true
Security Exchange Name	NYSE

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Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 26, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 781,238	$ 134,785
Short-term investments	407,784	42,500
Receivables, net	1,710,961	1,526,619
Inventories	1,841,973	2,282,328
Prepaid expenses	374,875	415,546
Other current assets	35,156	27,679
Total current assets	5,151,987	4,429,457
Property, plant and equipment	8,500,684	8,496,008
Less: accumulated depreciation	4,095,441	3,797,091
Property, plant and equipment, net	4,405,243	4,698,917
Right of use operating lease assets	303,050	323,003
Goodwill	2,574,641	2,570,027
Tradenames	698,566	702,732
Other intangible assets subject to amortization, net	220,212	226,147
Deferred income taxes and other non-current assets	430,515	436,397
Total assets	13,784,214	13,386,680
Current liabilities:
Short-term debt and current portion of long-term debt	356,130	1,051,498
Accounts payable and accrued expenses	1,933,206	1,559,140
Current operating lease liabilities	97,778	101,945
Total current liabilities	2,387,114	2,712,583
Deferred income taxes	411,287	473,886
Long-term debt, less current portion	2,282,781	1,518,388
Non-current operating lease liabilities	214,654	228,155
Other long-term liabilities	321,309	327,220
Total liabilities	5,617,145	5,260,232
Commitments and contingencies (Note 18)
Stockholders’ equity:
Preferred stock, $.01 par value; 60 shares authorized; no shares issued	0	0
Common stock, $.01 par value; 150,000 shares authorized; 78,545 and 78,980 shares issued in 2020 and 2019, respectively	785	790
Additional paid-in capital	1,879,998	1,868,250
Retained earnings	7,430,945	7,232,337
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(935,423)	(765,824)
Stockholders' equity before treasury stock	8,376,305	8,335,553
Less: treasury stock at cost; 7,346 and 7,348 shares in 2020 and 2019, respectively	215,648	215,712
Total Mohawk Industries, Inc. stockholders’ equity	8,160,657	8,119,841
Nonredeemable noncontrolling interest	6,412	6,607
Total stockholders’ equity	8,167,069	8,126,448
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	$ 13,784,214	$ 13,386,680

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Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) - $ / shares	Sep. 26, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019
Stockholders’ equity:
Preferred stock, par value (in usd per share)	$ 0.01	$ 0.01
Preferred stock, authorized (in shares)	60,000	60,000
Preferred stock, issued (in shares)	0	0
Common stock, par value (in usd per share)	$ 0.01	$ 0.01
Common stock, authorized (in shares)	150,000,000	150,000,000
Common stock, shares issued (in shares)	78,545,000	78,980,000
Treasury stock, shares (in shares)	7,346,000	7,348,000

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Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations - USD ($) shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 26, 2020	Sep. 28, 2019	Sep. 26, 2020	Sep. 28, 2019
Income Statement [Abstract]
Net sales	$ 2,574,870	$ 2,519,185	$ 6,910,433	$ 7,546,160
Cost of sales	1,868,671	1,827,494	5,217,827	5,492,924
Gross profit	706,199	691,691	1,692,606	2,053,236
Selling, general and administrative expenses	443,455	451,471	1,339,338	1,380,826
Operating income	262,744	240,220	353,268	672,410
Interest expense	14,854	9,316	36,481	30,310
Other expense (income) net	(726)	52,713	5,990	45,929
Earnings before income taxes	248,616	178,191	310,797	596,171
Income tax expense	43,163	22,522	43,467	116,273
Net earnings including noncontrolling interests	205,453	155,669	267,330	479,898
Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests	336	151	(44)	354
Net earnings attributable to Mohawk Industries, Inc.	$ 205,117	$ 155,518	$ 267,374	$ 479,544
Basic earnings per share attributable to Mohawk Industries, Inc.
Basic earnings per share attributable to Mohawk Industries, Inc. (in usd per share)	$ 2.88	$ 2.16	$ 3.76	$ 6.63
Weighted-average common shares outstanding-basic (in shares)	71,197	72,106	71,190	72,302
Diluted earnings per share attributable to Mohawk Industries, Inc.
Diluted earnings per share attributable to Mohawk Industries, Inc. (in usd per share)	$ 2.87	$ 2.15	$ 3.75	$ 6.61
Weighted-average common shares outstanding-diluted (in shares)	71,378	72,392	71,362	72,578

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Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 26, 2020	Sep. 28, 2019	Sep. 26, 2020	Sep. 28, 2019
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net earnings including noncontrolling interests	$ 205,453	$ 155,669	$ 267,330	$ 479,898
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Foreign currency translation adjustments	31,307	(150,139)	(169,914)	(91,050)
Pension prior service cost and actuarial gain, net of tax	70	216	164	283
Other comprehensive income (loss)	31,377	(149,923)	(169,750)	(90,767)
Comprehensive income	236,830	5,746	97,580	389,131
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests	360	(7)	(195)	266
Comprehensive income attributable to Mohawk Industries, Inc.	$ 236,470	$ 5,753	$ 97,775	$ 388,865

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Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows - USD ($) $ in Thousands	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 26, 2020	Sep. 28, 2019
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net earnings	$ 267,330	$ 479,898
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:
Restructuring	84,859	45,533
Depreciation and amortization	450,952	422,693
Deferred income taxes	(62,550)	9,303
Loss on disposal of property, plant and equipment	1,376	1,571
Stock-based compensation expense	14,559	17,228
Impairment of net investment in a manufacturer and distributor of ceramic tile in China	0	65,172
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of effects of acquisitions:
Receivables, net	(210,717)	(203,447)
Inventories	389,067	(60,477)
Other assets and prepaid expenses	48,627	(38,942)
Accounts payable and accrued expenses	398,667	250,637
Other liabilities	(20,176)	(11,083)
Net cash provided by operating activities	1,361,994	978,086
Cash flows from investing activities:
Additions to property, plant and equipment	(265,414)	(405,614)
Acquisitions, net of cash acquired	0	(76,847)
Purchases of short-term investments	(791,084)	(451,000)
Redemption of short-term investments	425,800	459,000
Net cash used in investing activities	(630,698)	(474,461)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Payments on Senior Credit Facilities	(633,134)	(465,811)
Proceeds from Senior Credit Facilities	617,797	419,957
Payments on commercial paper	(4,890,991)	(11,919,636)
Proceeds from commercial paper	4,195,353	11,540,489
Proceeds from Floating Rate Notes	0	331,325
Payment on Floating Rate Notes	0	(331,325)
Proceeds from Senior Notes issuance	1,062,240	0
Repayments on Senior Notes	(326,904)	0
Proceeds from Term Loan Facility	500,000	0
Repayment on Term Loan Facility	(500,000)	0
Payments of other debt and financing costs	(3,586)	0
Proceeds from other debt	0	7,356
Debt issuance costs	(11,942)	(757)
Purchase of Mohawk common stock	(68,640)	(76,671)
Change in outstanding checks in excess of cash	(5,693)	(10,523)
Shares redeemed for taxes	(3,539)	(4,711)
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities	(69,039)	(510,307)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	(15,804)	(1,065)
Net change in cash and cash equivalents	646,453	(7,747)
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period	134,785	119,050
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period	$ 781,238	$ 111,303

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General

9 Months Ended

Sep. 26, 2020

Accounting Policies [Abstract]

General

General

Unless this Form 10-Q indicates otherwise or the context otherwise requires, the terms “we,” “our,” “us,” “Mohawk,” or “the Company” as used in this Form 10-Q refer to Mohawk Industries, Inc.

Interim Reporting

The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with instructions to Form 10-Q and do not include all of the information and footnotes required by U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“U.S. GAAP”) for complete financial statements. In the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring accruals) considered necessary for a fair presentation have been included. These statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto, and the Company’s description of critical accounting policies, included in the Company’s 2019 Annual Report on Form 10-K, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Results for interim periods are not necessarily indicative of the results for the year.

COVID-19 Pandemic

The Company has already experienced certain disruptions to its business and further disruptions may occur that could materially affect the Company’s ability to obtain supplies, manufacture its products or deliver inventory in a timely manner. Future disruptions may result in lost revenue, additional costs or impairments to goodwill or other assets. The Company is continuously implementing business continuity plans during the crisis and attempting to minimize the pandemic’s impact, but we may be unable to adequately respond to further outbreaks in particular geographies and our operations may be materially impacted. The extent to which the COVID-19 pandemic may impact the Company’s results will depend on future developments that are highly uncertain and cannot be predicted, including new information which may emerge concerning the severity of COVID-19 and the particular responses employed in various countries and regions. Accordingly, COVID-19 and the related global economic downturn could have a material adverse effect on the Company’s business, results of operations and financial condition.

Short-Term Investments

The Company invests in high quality credit instruments. At September 26, 2020, such investments consisted of a short-duration bond fund. At December 31, 2019, amounts consisted solely of investments in the Company's commercial paper by its wholly-owned captive insurance company. Such investments are not insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation.

The Company's investment in the short-duration bond fund is classified as an equity security, recorded at fair value based on the closing market price of the security. The Company recognizes dividends, realized and unrealized gains and losses to other expense (income), net in the statement of operations.

Hedges of Net Investments in Non-U.S. Operations

The Company has numerous investments outside the United States. The net assets of these subsidiaries are exposed to changes and volatility in currency exchange rates. The Company uses foreign currency denominated debt to hedge its non-U.S. net investments against adverse movements in exchange rates. The gains and losses on the Company’s net investments in its non-U.S. operations are economically offset by losses and gains on its foreign currency borrowings. The Company designated its €500,000 2.00% Senior Notes borrowing as a net investment hedge of a portion of its European operations. For the nine months ended September 26, 2020 and September 28, 2019, the change in the U.S. dollar value of the Company’s euro denominated debt was an increase of $21,499 ($16,331 net of taxes) and a decrease of $25,102 ($19,067 net of taxes), respectively, which is recorded in the foreign currency translation adjustment component of accumulated other comprehensive income or (loss). The change in the U.S. dollar value of the Company’s debt partially offsets the euro-to-dollar translation of the Company’s net investment in its European operations.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements - Recently Adopted

In June 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-13, Financial Instruments – Credit Losses (Topic 326): Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments, which was further amended by additional accounting standards updates issued by the FASB.  The new standard replaced the incurred loss impairment methodology for recognizing credit losses with a new methodology that requires recognition of lifetime expected credit losses when a financial asset is originated or purchased, even if the risk of loss is remote. The new methodology (referred to as the current expected credit losses model, or "CECL") applies to most financial assets measured at amortized cost, including trade receivables, and requires consideration of a broader range of reasonable and supportable information to estimate expected credit losses.  The Company adopted the new standard on January 1, 2020 using a modified retrospective transition approach, with the cumulative impact being immaterial to the financial statements.

In January 2017, the FASB issued ASU 2017-04, Intangibles - Goodwill and other (Topic 350): Simplifying the test for goodwill impairment. The amendments remove the second step of the current goodwill impairment test. An entity will apply a one-step quantitative test and record the amount of goodwill impairment as the excess of a reporting unit's carrying amount over its fair value, not to exceed the total amount of goodwill allocated to the reporting unit. The new guidance does not amend the optional qualitative assessment of goodwill impairment. This guidance is effective for impairment tests in fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019. The effect of adopting the new standard was not material.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements - Effective in Future Years

In December 2019, the FASB issued ASU 2019-12, Simplifying the Accounting for Income Taxes which simplified the accounting for income taxes in several areas by removing certain exceptions and by clarifying and amending existing guidance applicable to accounting for income taxes. The amendment is effective commencing in 2021 with early adoption permitted. The Company is currently evaluating the impact that the adoption of this accounting standards update will have on its consolidated financial statements.

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Acquisitions

9 Months Ended

Sep. 26, 2020

Business Combinations [Abstract]

Acquisitions

Acquisitions

2019 Acquisitions

During 2019, the Company acquired two hard surface flooring distribution companies based in the Netherlands and the Czech Republic for $76,237, which resulted in allocations of goodwill of $38,366 and intangible assets subject to amortization of $12,789. The results have been included in the Flooring ROW segment and are not material to the Company’s consolidated results of operations.

2018 Acquisitions

On November 16, 2018, the Company completed its purchase of Eliane S/A Revestimentos Ceramicos (“Eliane”), one of the largest ceramic tile companies in Brazil. Pursuant to the purchase agreement, the Company (i) acquired the entire issued share capital of Eliane and (ii) acquired $99,037 of net indebtedness of Eliane, with total cash consideration paid of $148,302. The Company’s acquisition of Eliane resulted in allocations of goodwill of $33,019, indefinite-lived tradename intangible assets of $32,238 and intangible assets subject to amortization of $5,818. The majority of the goodwill is deductible for tax purposes. The factors contributing to the recognition of the amount of goodwill include product, sales and manufacturing synergies. Eliane’s results of operations have been included in the consolidated financial statements since the date of acquisition in the Global Ceramic reporting segment.

On July 2, 2018, the Company completed its acquisition of Godfrey Hirst Group, the leading flooring company in Australia and New Zealand, further extending Mohawk’s global position. The total value of the acquisition was $400,894. The Company’s acquisition of Godfrey Hirst Group resulted in allocations of goodwill of $88,655, indefinite-lived tradename intangible assets of $58,671 and intangible assets subject to amortization of $43,635. The goodwill is deductible for tax purposes. The factors contributing to the recognition of the amount of goodwill include product, sales and manufacturing synergies. The Godfrey Hirst Group’s results have been included in the condensed consolidated financial statements since the date of acquisition in the Flooring NA and Flooring ROW segments. During the first quarter of 2018, the Company completed the acquisition of three hard surface distribution businesses in the Flooring ROW segment for $24,610, resulting in a goodwill allocation of $12,874 and intangibles subject to amortization of $7.

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Revenue from Contracts with Customers

9 Months Ended

Sep. 26, 2020

Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]

Revenue from Contracts with Customers

Revenue from Contracts with Customers

Revenue recognition and accounts receivable

The Company recognizes revenues when it satisfies performance obligations as evidenced by the transfer of control of the promised goods to customers, in an amount that reflects the consideration the Company expects to be entitled to in exchange for those goods. The nature of the promised goods are ceramic, stone, carpet, resilient, laminate, wood and other flooring products. Payment is typically received 90 days or less from the invoice date. The Company adjusts the amounts of revenue for expected cash discounts, sales allowances, returns, and claims, based upon historical experience. The Company adjusts accounts receivable for doubtful account allowances based upon relevant information about past events, including historical experience, current conditions, and reasonable and supportable forecasts that affect the collectability of the reported amount, periodic evaluation of specific customer accounts, and the aging of accounts receivable. If the Company expects the financial condition of the Company’s customers to deteriorate based on current conditions or reasonable and supportable forecasts, additional allowances may be required.

Contract liabilities

The Company historically records contract liabilities when it receives payment prior to fulfilling a performance obligation. Contract liabilities related to revenues are recorded in accounts payable and accrued expenses on the accompanying condensed consolidating balance sheets. The Company had contract liabilities of $36,557 and $34,959 as of September 26, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively.

Performance obligations

Substantially all of the Company’s revenue is recognized at a point in time when the product is either shipped or received from the Company’s facilities and control of the product is transferred to the customer.  Accordingly, in any period, the Company does not recognize a significant amount of revenue from performance obligations satisfied or partially satisfied in prior periods and the amount of such revenue recognized during the three and nine months ended September 26, 2020 was immaterial.

Costs to obtain a contract

The Company historically incurs certain incremental costs to obtain revenue contracts. These costs relate to marketing display structures and are capitalized when the amortization period is greater than one year, with the amount recorded in other assets on the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheets. Capitalized costs to obtain contracts were $62,596 and $69,039 as of September 26, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively. Amortization expense recognized during the nine months ended September 26, 2020 and September 28, 2019 related to these capitalized costs were $51,110 and $41,889 respectively.

Practical expedients and policy elections

The Company elected the following practical expedients and policy elections:

•Incremental costs of obtaining a contract is recorded as an expense when incurred in selling, general and administrative expenses if the amortization period is less than one year.

•Shipping and handling activities performed after control has been transferred is accounted for as a fulfillment cost in cost of sales.

Revenue disaggregation

The following table presents the Company’s segment revenues disaggregated by the geographical market location of customer sales and product categories for the three months ended September 26, 2020 and September 28, 2019:

September 26, 2020	Global Ceramic segment		Flooring NA segment	Flooring ROW segment	Total
Geographical Markets
United States	$	508,291	947,648	421	1,456,360
Europe	197,070		2,655	466,172	665,897
Russia	77,564		25	36,062	113,651
Other	128,378		31,964	178,620	338,962
	$	911,303	982,292	681,275	2,574,870
Product Categories
Ceramic & Stone	$	908,419	7,170	—	915,589
Carpet & Resilient	2,884		791,212	241,561	1,035,657
Laminate & Wood	—		183,910	223,240	407,150
Other(1)	—		—	216,474	216,474
	$	911,303	982,292	681,275	2,574,870

September 28, 2019	Global Ceramic segment		Flooring NA segment	Flooring ROW segment	Total
Geographical Markets
United States	$	537,247	963,784	475	1,501,506
Europe	168,032		1,901	424,230	594,163
Russia	77,024		15	32,614	109,653
Other	134,119		36,208	143,536	313,863
	$	916,422	1,001,908	600,855	2,519,185
Product Categories
Ceramic & Stone	$	916,422	13,570	—	929,992
Carpet & Resilient	—		816,190	193,941	1,010,131
Laminate & Wood	—		172,148	204,241	376,389
Other(1)	—		—	202,673	202,673
	$	916,422	1,001,908	600,855	2,519,185

(1) Other includes roofing elements, insulation boards, chipboards and IP contracts.

The following table presents the Company’s segment revenues disaggregated by the geographical market location of customer sales and product categories for the nine months ended September 26, 2020 and September 28, 2019:

September 26, 2020	Global Ceramic segment		Flooring NA segment	Flooring ROW segment	Total
Geographical Markets
United States	$	1,485,934	2,535,874	1,504	4,023,312
Europe	513,253		6,132	1,259,023	1,778,408
Russia	192,588		25	84,622	277,235
Other	321,313		88,679	421,486	831,478
	$	2,513,088	2,630,710	1,766,635	6,910,433
Product Categories
Ceramic & Stone	$	2,508,604	24,938	—	2,533,542
Carpet & Resilient	4,484		2,090,681	596,135	2,691,300
Laminate & Wood	—		515,091	587,516	1,102,607
Other (1)	—		—	582,984	582,984
	$	2,513,088	2,630,710	1,766,635	6,910,433

September 28, 2019	Global Ceramic segment		Flooring NA segment	Flooring ROW segment	Total
Geographical Markets
United States	$	1,633,583	2,793,110	1,252	4,427,945
Europe	552,546		5,902	1,369,908	1,928,356
Russia	196,731		66	83,315	280,112
Other	389,945		108,249	411,553	909,747
	$	2,772,805	2,907,327	1,866,028	7,546,160
Product Categories
Ceramic & Stone	$	2,772,805	41,928	—	2,814,733
Carpet & Resilient	—		2,360,014	586,388	2,946,402
Laminate & Wood	—		505,385	629,500	1,134,885
Other (1)	—		—	650,140	650,140
	$	2,772,805	2,907,327	1,866,028	7,546,160

(1) Other includes roofing elements, insulation boards, chipboards and IP contracts.

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Restructuring, acquisition and integration-related costs

9 Months Ended

Sep. 26, 2020

Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]

Restructuring, acquisition and integration-related costs

Restructuring, acquisition and integration-related costs

The Company incurs costs in connection with acquiring, integrating and restructuring acquisitions and in connection with its global cost-reduction/productivity initiatives. For example:

•In connection with acquisition activity, the Company typically incurs costs associated with executing the transactions, integrating the acquired operations (which may include expenditures for consulting and the integration of systems and processes), and restructuring the combined company (which may include charges related to employees, assets and activities that will not continue in the combined company); and

•In connection with the Company’s cost-reduction/productivity initiatives, it typically incurs costs and charges associated with site closings and other facility rationalization actions including accelerated depreciation ("Asset write-downs") and workforce reductions.

Restructuring, acquisition transaction and integration-related costs consisted of the following during the three and nine months ended September 26, 2020 and September 28, 2019:

	Three Months Ended			Nine Months Ended
	September 26, 2020		September 28, 2019	September 26, 2020	September 28, 2019
Cost of sales
Restructuring costs(1)	$	17,711	7,284	78,383	43,197
Acquisition integration-related costs	(1)		180	1,153	2,736
Restructuring and acquisition integration-related costs	$	17,710	7,464	79,536	45,933
Selling, general and administrative expenses
Restructuring costs(1)	$	8,627	491	21,704	2,336
Acquisition transaction-related costs	—		413	(210)	1,330
Acquisition integration-related costs	137		1,147	1,702	4,554
Restructuring, acquisition transaction and integration-related costs	$	8,764	2,051	23,196	8,220

(1) The restructuring costs for 2020 and 2019 primarily relate to the Company’s actions taken to lower its cost structure and improve efficiencies of manufacturing and distribution operations as well as actions related to the Company’s recent acquisitions. The Company currently estimates that it will incur additional restructuring costs of approximately $35,000 primarily related to accelerated depreciation and period closure costs in its Flooring North America and Global Ceramic segments, which are expected to be substantially concluded in 2020.

The restructuring activity for the three months ended September 26, 2020 is as follows:

	Lease impairments		Asset write-downs	Severance	Other restructuring costs	Total
Balance as of June 27, 2020	$	5	—	24,186	463	24,654
Provision - Global Ceramic segment	1,389		7,758	2,170	2,937	14,254
Provision - Flooring NA segment	—		2,627	54	3,271	5,952
Provision - Flooring ROW segment	—		404	(2)	1,481	1,883
Provision - Corporate	—		3,685	564	—	4,249
Total provision	1,389		14,474	2,786	7,689	26,338
Cash payments	(5)		—	(6,666)	(4,483)	(11,154)
Non-cash items	(1,389)		(14,474)	577	(3,006)	(18,292)
Balance as of September 26, 2020	$	—	—	20,883	663	21,546
Provision amounts recorded in:
Cost of sales	$	—	9,758	1,068	6,885	17,711
Selling, general and administrative expenses	1,389		4,716	1,718	804	8,627
Total provision	$	1,389	14,474	2,786	7,689	26,338

The restructuring activity for the nine months ended September 26, 2020 is as follows:

	Lease impairments		Asset write-downs	Severance	Other restructuring costs	Total
Balance as of December 31, 2019	$	21	—	4,122	116	4,259
Provision - Global Ceramic segment	1,389		12,383	14,123	3,242	31,137
Provision - Flooring NA segment	—		28,959	5,036	8,952	42,947
Provision - Flooring ROW segment	—		9,302	7,636	3,557	20,495
Provision - Corporate	—		3,685	1,823	—	5,508
Total provision	1,389		54,329	28,618	15,751	100,087
Cash payments	(21)		—	(12,283)	(10,209)	(22,513)
Non-cash items	(1,389)		(54,329)	426	(4,995)	(60,287)
Balance as of September 26, 2020	$	—	—	20,883	663	21,546
Provision amounts recorded in:
Cost of sales	$	—	49,613	15,127	13,643	78,383
Selling, general and administrative expenses	1,389		4,716	13,491	2,108	21,704
Total provision	$	1,389	54,329	28,618	15,751	100,087

The Company expects the remaining severance and other restructuring costs to be paid over the next 12 months.

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Fair Value

9 Months Ended

Sep. 26, 2020

Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]

Fair Value

Fair Value

Accounting principles generally accepted in the U.S. define fair value as the price that would be received to sell an asset or transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants. As such, fair value is a market-based measurement that should be determined based on assumptions that market participants would use in pricing an asset or liability. The authoritative guidance discusses valuation techniques, such as the market approach (comparable market prices), the income approach (present value of future income or cash flow), and the cost approach (cost to replace the service capacity of an asset or replacement cost). These valuation techniques are based upon observable and unobservable inputs. Observable inputs reflect market data obtained from independent sources, while unobservable inputs reflect the Company’s market assumptions. As the basis for evaluating such inputs, a three-tier value hierarchy prioritizes the inputs used in measuring fair value as follows:

Level 1: Observable inputs such as quoted prices for identical assets or liabilities in active markets.

Level 2: Observable inputs other than quoted prices that are directly or indirectly observable for the asset or liability, including quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets; quoted prices for similar or identical assets or liabilities in markets that are not active; and model-derived valuations whose inputs are observable or whose significant value drivers are observable.

Level 3: Unobservable inputs that reflect the reporting entity’s own assumptions.

For publicly-traded investment securities, including the Company’s money market and short-duration bond funds, fair value is determined on the basis of quoted market prices and, accordingly, such investments are classified as Level 1. The Company’s wholly-owned captive insurance company may also invest in the Company’s commercial paper. These short-term commercial paper investments are classified as trading securities and carried at fair value based upon the Level 2 fair value hierarchy.

Items Measured at Fair Value

The following table presents the items measured at fair value as of September 26, 2020 and December 31, 2019:

	Fair Value
	September 26, 2020		December 31, 2019
Cash and cash equivalents:
Money market funds (Level 1)	$	310,569	—
Short-term investments:
Short-duration bond fund (Level 1) (1)	407,784		—
Commercial paper (Level 2)	—		42,500

(1) The Company's investment is in a Short-duration bond fund that is designed to deliver current income consistent with the preservation of capital through investing in high-and medium grade fixed income securities. The investment is readily convertible into cash.

The fair values and carrying values of the Company's debt are disclosed in Note 19 - Debt.

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Receivables, net

9 Months Ended

Sep. 26, 2020

Receivables [Abstract]

Receivables, net

Receivables, net

Receivables, net are as follows:

	At September 26, 2020		At December 31, 2019
Customers, trade	$	1,696,515	1,491,592
Income tax receivable	9,183		8,428
Other	87,114		88,520
	1,792,812		1,588,540
Less: allowance for discounts, claims and doubtful accounts(1)	81,851		61,921
Receivables, net	$	1,710,961	1,526,619

(1) The Company adopted the new standard, ASU 2016-13, Financial Instruments – Credit Losses (Topic 326): Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments, on January 1, 2020 using a modified retrospective transition approach, with the cumulative impact being immaterial to the financial statements.

See Note 3 - Revenue from Contracts with Customers for descriptions of estimates of allowance for discounts, claims and doubtful accounts.

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Inventories

9 Months Ended

Sep. 26, 2020

Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]

Inventories

Inventories

The components of inventories are as follows:

	At September 26, 2020		At December 31, 2019
Finished goods	$	1,310,673	1,610,742
Work in process	122,610		144,639
Raw materials	408,690		526,947
Total inventories	$	1,841,973	2,282,328

Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or market (net realizable value). Cost has been determined using the first-in first-out method (“FIFO”). Costs included in inventory include raw materials, direct and indirect labor and employee benefits, depreciation, general manufacturing overhead and various other costs of manufacturing. Market, with respect to all inventories, is replacement cost or net realizable value. Inventories on hand are compared against anticipated future usage, which is a function of historical usage, anticipated future selling price, expected sales below cost, excessive quantities and an evaluation for obsolescence. Actual results could differ from assumptions used to value obsolete inventory, excessive inventory or inventory expected to be sold below cost.

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Goodwill and intangible assets

9 Months Ended

Sep. 26, 2020

Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]

Goodwill and intangible assets

Goodwill and intangible assets

The components of goodwill and other intangible assets are as follows:

Goodwill:

	Global Ceramic segment		Flooring NA segment	Flooring ROW segment	Total
Balance as of December 31, 2019
Goodwill	$	1,583,576	874,198	1,439,678	3,897,452
Accumulated impairment losses	(531,930)		(343,054)	(452,441)	(1,327,425)
	1,051,646		531,144	987,237	2,570,027
Goodwill recognized during the period	—		—	(9,642)	(9,642)
Currency translation during the period	(17,997)		—	32,253	14,256
Balance as of September 26, 2020
Goodwill	1,565,579		874,198	1,462,289	3,902,066
Accumulated impairment losses	(531,930)		(343,054)	(452,441)	(1,327,425)
	$	1,033,649	531,144	1,009,848	2,574,641

Intangible assets not subject to amortization:

	Tradenames
Balance as of December 31, 2019	$	702,732
Currency translation during the period	(4,166)
Balance as of September 26, 2020	$	698,566

Intangible assets subject to amortization:

Gross carrying amounts:	Customer relationships		Patents	Other	Total
Balance as of December 31, 2019	$	645,206	249,100	6,631	900,937
Intangible assets recognized during the period	12,789		—	—	12,789
Currency translation during the period	12,622		9,548	(27)	22,143
Balance as of September 26, 2020	$	670,617	258,648	6,604	935,869
Accumulated amortization:	Customer relationships		Patents	Other	Total
Balance as of December 31, 2019	$	426,765	246,872	1,153	674,790
Amortization during the period	19,531		1,595	57	21,183
Currency translation during the period	10,173		9,495	16	19,684
Balance as of September 26, 2020	$	456,469	257,962	1,226	715,657
Intangible assets subject to amortization, net	$	214,148	686	5,378	220,212

	Three Months Ended			Nine Months Ended
	September 26, 2020		September 28, 2019	September 26, 2020	September 28, 2019
Amortization expense	$	7,327	6,912	21,183	20,596

Mohawk performs its annual testing of goodwill and indefinite lived intangibles in the fourth quarter of each year and no impairment was indicated for 2019. In 2019 the Company also concluded that in general, a decline in estimated after tax cash flows greater than approximately 19% to 39% or an increase of approximately 15% to 45% in WACC or a significant or prolonged decline in market capitalization could result in an additional indication of impairment.

As a result of the economic impact from COVID-19, the Company performed a qualitative assessment of whether the fair value of any of its reporting units or indefinite-lived intangible assets was more likely than not less than its carrying amount at March 28, 2020. The Company concluded neither goodwill nor any of its indefinite-lived intangible assets were impaired at March 28, 2020. There were no factors or changes in circumstances to indicate a change to this assessment was required during the three month periods ended June 27, 2020 and September 26, 2020.  However, while we have concluded that neither goodwill nor any of its indefinite-lived intangible assets were impaired during the quarter ended September 26, 2020, a prolonged pandemic could impact the Company’s assumptions utilized in the determination of the estimated fair values of the Company’s reporting units and indefinite-lived intangible assets significantly enough to trigger an impairment.  Hence, the Company continues to monitor the economic impact of COVID-19 and may be required to reassess impairment of goodwill or indefinite-lived intangible assets in future interim periods.

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Accounts payable and accrued expenses

9 Months Ended

Sep. 26, 2020

Payables and Accruals [Abstract]

Accounts payable and accrued expenses

Accounts payable and accrued expenses

Accounts payable and accrued expenses are as follows:

	At September 26, 2020		At December 31, 2019
Outstanding checks in excess of cash	$	4,229	9,924
Accounts payable, trade	989,880		824,956
Accrued expenses	564,146		461,035
Product warranties	53,520		49,184
Accrued interest	22,088		21,050
Accrued compensation and benefits	299,343		192,991
Total accounts payable and accrued expenses	$	1,933,206	1,559,140

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Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 26, 2020

Equity [Abstract]

Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)

Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)

The changes in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) by component for the nine months ended September 26, 2020 are as follows:

	Foreign currency translation adjustments		Pensions, net of tax	Total
Balance as of December 31, 2019	$	(753,108)	(12,716)	(765,824)
Current period other comprehensive income (loss)	(169,763)		164	(169,599)
Balance as of September 26, 2020	$	(922,871)	(12,552)	(935,423)

Stockholders’ Equity

The following tables reflect the changes in stockholders’ equity for the three months ended September 26, 2020 and September 28, 2019 (in thousands).

	Total Stockholders’ Equity
	Common Stock			Additional Paid-in Capital		Retained Earnings		Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)		Treasury Stock			Noncontrolling Interest		Total Stockholders' Equity
	Shares	Amount								Shares	Amount
June 27, 2020	78,541	$	785	$	1,874,623	$	7,225,828	$	(966,776)	(7,346)	$	(215,648)	$	6,052	$	7,924,864
Shares issued under employee and director stock plans	4	—		492		—		—		—	—		—		492
Stock-based compensation expense	—	—		4,883		—		—		—	—		—		4,883
Repurchases of common stock	—	—		—		—		—		—	—		—		—
Noncontrolling earnings (loss)	—	—		—		—		—		—	—		336		336
Currency translation adjustment on non-controlling interests	—	—		—		—		—		—	—		24		24
Currency translation adjustment	—	—		—		—		31,283		—	—		—		31,283
Prior pension and post-retirement benefit service cost and actuarial gain (loss)	—	—		—		—		70		—	—		—		70
CECL adoption	—	—		—		—		—		—	—		—		—
Net income	—	—		—		205,117		—		—	—		—		205,117
September 26, 2020	78,545	$	785	$	1,879,998	$	7,430,945	$	(935,423)	(7,346)	$	(215,648)	$	6,412	$	8,167,069

	Total Stockholders’ Equity
	Common Stock			Additional Paid-in Capital		Retained Earnings		Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)		Treasury Stock			Noncontrolling Interest		Total Stockholders' Equity
	Shares	Amount								Shares	Amount
June 29, 2019	79,712	$	797	$	1,859,248	$	6,903,261	$	(732,521)	(7,348)	$	(215,712)	$	6,518	$	7,821,591
Shares issued under employee and director stock plans	—	—		—		—		—		—	—		—		—
Stock-based compensation expense	—	—		5,651		—		—		—	—		—		5,651
Repurchases of common stock	(519)	(5)		—		(67,703)		—		—	—		—		(67,708)
Noncontrolling earnings	—	—		—		—		—		—	—		150		150
Currency translation adjustment on non-controlling interests	—	—		—		—		—		—	—		(157)		(157)
Currency translation adjustment	—	—		—		—		(149,982)		—	—		—		(149,982)
Prior pension and post-retirement benefit service cost and actuarial gain (loss)	—	—		—		—		216		—	—		—		216
Net income	—	—		—		155,518		—		—	—		—		155,518
September 28, 2019	79,193	$	792	$	1,864,899	$	6,991,076	$	(882,287)	(7,348)	$	(215,712)	$	6,511	$	7,765,279

The following tables reflect the changes in stockholders’ equity for the nine months ended September 26, 2020 and September 28, 2019 (in thousands).

	Total Stockholders’ Equity
	Common Stock			Additional Paid-in Capital		Retained Earnings		Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)		Treasury Stock			Noncontrolling Interest		Total Stockholders' Equity
	Shares	Amount								Shares	Amount
January 1, 2020	78,980	$	790	$	1,868,250	$	7,232,337	$	(765,824)	(7,348)	$	(215,712)	$	6,607	$	8,126,448
Shares issued under employee and director stock plans	144	1		(2,811)		—		—		2	64		—		(2,746)
Stock-based compensation expense	—	—		14,559		—		—		—	—		—		14,559
Repurchases of common stock	(579)	(6)		—		(68,635)		—		—	—		—		(68,641)
Noncontrolling earnings (loss)	—	—		—		—		—		—	—		(44)		(44)
Currency translation adjustment on non-controlling interests	—	—		—		—		—		—	—		(151)		(151)
Currency translation adjustment	—	—		—		—		(169,763)		—	—		—		(169,763)
Prior pension and post-retirement benefit service cost and actuarial gain (loss)	—	—		—		—		164		—	—		—		164
CECL adoption	—	—		—		(131)		—		—	—		—		(131)
Net income	—	—		—		267,374		—		—	—		—		267,374
September 26, 2020	78,545	$	785	$	1,879,998	$	7,430,945	$	(935,423)	(7,346)	$	(215,648)	$	6,412	$	8,167,069

	Total Stockholders’ Equity
	Common Stock			Additional Paid-in Capital		Retained Earnings		Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)		Treasury Stock			Noncontrolling Interest		Total Stockholders' Equity
	Shares	Amount								Shares	Amount
January 1, 2019	79,656	$	797	$	1,852,173	$	6,588,197	$	(791,608)	(7,349)	$	(215,745)	$	6,245	$	7,440,059
Shares issued under employee and director stock plans	122	1		(4,502)		—		—		1	33		—		(4,468)
Stock-based compensation expense	—	—		17,228		—		—		—	—		—		17,228
Repurchases of common stock	(585)	(6)		—		(76,665)		—		—	—		—		(76,671)
Noncontrolling earnings	—	—		—		—		—		—	—		354		354
Currency translation adjustment on non-controlling interests	—	—		—		—		—		—	—		(88)		(88)
Currency translation adjustment	—	—				—		(90,962)		—	—		—		(90,962)
Prior pension and post-retirement benefit service cost and actuarial gain (loss)	—	—		—		—		283		—	—		—		283
Net income	—	—		—		479,544		—		—	—		—		479,544
September 28, 2019	79,193	$	792	$	1,864,899	$	6,991,076	$	(882,287)	(7,348)	$	(215,712)	$	6,511	$	7,765,279

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Leases

9 Months Ended

Sep. 26, 2020

Leases [Abstract]

Leases

Leases

Effective January 1, 2019 the Company adopted ASC 842, which requires recognition of right of use (“ROU”) assets and lease liabilities on the balance sheet, based on the present value of the future minimum rental payments for existing operating leases. The Company adopted the provisions of ASC 842 on January 1, 2019 using a modified retrospective approach through a cumulative effect adjustment to retained earnings as of the beginning of the period of adoption in line with the new transition method allowed under ASU 2018-11. ASC 842 provides a number of optional practical expedients in transition. The Company elected the “package of practical expedients” which permits the Company not to reassess under the new standard its prior conclusions about lease identification, lease classification and initial direct costs. The Company did not elect the use-of-hindsight and elected the practical expedient pertaining to land easements. The new standard also provides practical expedients for an entity’s ongoing accounting for leases. The Company elected the short-term lease exemption for all leases that qualify, meaning the Company will not recognize ROU assets or lease liabilities for leases with terms shorter than twelve months. The Company also elected the practical expedient to not separate lease and non-lease components for a majority of its asset classes, including real estate and most equipment.

The Company measures the ROU assets and liabilities based on the present value of the future minimum lease payments over the lease term at the commencement date. Minimum lease payments include the fixed lease and non-lease components of the agreement, as well as any variable rent payments that depend on an index, initially measured using the index at the lease commencement date. The ROU assets are adjusted for any initial direct costs incurred less any lease incentives received, in addition to payments made on or before the commencement date of the lease. The Company recognizes lease expense for leases on a straight-line basis over the lease term.

As the implicit rate is not readily determinable for most of the Company’s lease agreements, the Company uses an estimated incremental borrowing rate to determine the initial present value of lease payments. These discount rates for leases are calculated using the Company’s credit spread adjusted for current market factors and foreign currency rates. The Company also made a policy election to determine its incremental borrowing rate, at the initial application date, using the total lease term and the total minimum rental payments, as the Company believes this rate is more indicative of the implied financing cost.

The Company determines if a contract is or contains a lease at inception. The Company has operating and finance leases for service centers, warehouses, showrooms, and machinery and equipment. Leases with an initial term of 12 months or less are not recorded on the balance sheet. The Company enters into lease contracts ranging from 1 to 60 years with a majority of the Company’s lease terms ranging from 1 to 10 years.

Some leases include one or more options to renew, with renewal terms that can extend the lease term from 3 to 10 years or more. The exercise of these lease renewal options is at the Company’s sole discretion. An insignificant number of our leases include options to purchase the leased property. The depreciable life of assets and leasehold improvements are limited by the expected lease term.

Certain of our leases include rental payments that will adjust periodically for inflation or certain adjustments based on step increases. An insignificant number of our leases contain residual value guarantees and none of our agreements contain material restrictive covenants. Variable rent expenses consist primarily of maintenance, property taxes and charges based on usage.

We rent or sublease certain real estate to third parties. Our sublease portfolio consists mainly of operating leases.

The components of lease costs for the three months ended September 26, 2020 and September 28, 2019 are as follows:

	Three Months Ended September 26, 2020					Three Months Ended September 28, 2019
	Cost of Goods Sold		Selling, General and Administrative	Total		Cost of Goods Sold	Selling, General and Administrative	Total
Operating lease costs
Fixed	$	5,797	25,905	31,702		8,068	25,316	33,384
Short-term	3,036		4,004	7,040		1,092	2,640	3,732
Variable	1,926		6,984	8,910		1,475	7,053	8,528
Sub-leases	(95)		(147)	(242)		(114)	(113)	(227)
	$	10,664	36,746	47,410		10,521	34,896	45,417
	Three Months Ended September 26, 2020					Three Months Ended September 28, 2019
	Depreciation and Amortization		Interest	Total		Depreciation and Amortization	Interest	Total
Finance lease costs
Amortization of leased assets	$	1,672	—	1,672		404	—	404
Interest on lease liabilities	—		189	189		—	102	102
	$	1,672	189	1,861		404	102	506
Net lease costs				$	49,271			45,923

The components of lease costs for the nine months ended September 26, 2020 and September 28, 2019 are as follows:

	Nine Months Ended September 26, 2020					Nine Months Ended September 28, 2019
	Cost of Goods Sold		Selling, General and Administrative	Total		Cost of Goods Sold	Selling, General and Administrative	Total
Operating lease costs
Fixed	$	19,086	76,548	95,634		23,925	72,578	96,503
Short-term	8,174		11,689	19,863		4,083	9,126	13,209
Variable	6,316		22,404	28,720		5,846	21,601	27,447
Sub-leases	(313)		(415)	(728)		(239)	(397)	(636)
	$	33,263	110,226	143,489		33,615	102,908	136,523
	Nine Months Ended September 26, 2020					Nine Months Ended September 28, 2019
	Depreciation and Amortization		Interest	Total		Depreciation and Amortization	Interest	Total
Finance lease costs
Amortization of leased assets	$	4,402	—	4,402		1,228	—	1,228
Interest on lease liabilities	—		492	492		—	191	191
	$	4,402	492	4,894		1,228	191	1,419
Net lease costs				$	148,383			137,942

Supplemental balance sheet information related to leases is as follows:

	Classification	At September 26, 2020		At December 31, 2019
Assets
Operating Leases
Right of use operating lease assets	Right of use operating lease assets	$	303,050	323,003
Finance Leases
Property, plant and equipment, gross	Property, plant and equipment	48,347		35,271
Accumulated depreciation	Accumulated depreciation	(10,203)		(5,664)
Property, plant and equipment, net	Property, plant and equipment, net	38,144		29,607
Total lease assets		$	341,194	352,610
Liabilities
Operating Leases
Other current	Current operating lease liabilities	$	97,778	101,945
Non-current	Non-current operating lease liabilities	214,654		228,155
Total operating liabilities		312,432		330,100
Finance Leases
Short-term debt	Short-term debt and current portion of long-term debt	7,033		4,835
Long-term debt	Long-term debt, less current portion	31,747		25,214
Total finance liabilities		38,780		30,049
Total lease liabilities		$	351,212	360,149

Maturities of lease liabilities are as follows:

Year ending December 31,	Finance Leases		Operating Leases	Total
2020 (excluding the nine months ended September 26, 2020)	$	1,974	30,826	32,800
2021	7,414		106,731	114,145
2022	6,974		79,632	86,606
2023	6,273		49,986	56,259
2024	4,738		29,767	34,505
Thereafter	14,369		39,114	53,483
Total lease payments	41,742		336,056	377,798
Less imputed interest	2,962		23,624
Present value, Total	$	38,780	312,432

The Company had approximately $2,924 of leases that commenced after September 26, 2020 that created rights and obligations to the Company. These leases are not included in the above maturity schedule.

For additional information regarding the Company’s Commitments and Contingencies as of December 31, 2019 as disclosed for finance and operating leases, see Note 15 in its 2019 Annual Report filed on Form 10-K.

Lease term and discount rate are as follows:

	At September 26, 2020		At December 31, 2019
Weighted Average Remaining Lease Term
Operating Leases	4.3 years		4.3 years
Finance Leases	7.3 years		8.4 years
Weighted Average Discount Rate
Operating Leases	3.1	%	3.3	%
Finance Leases	1.5	%	1.4	%

Supplemental cash flow information related to leases was as follows:

	Nine Months Ended
	September 26, 2020		September 28, 2019
Cash paid for amounts included in measurement of lease liabilities:
Operating cash flows from operating leases	$	92,785	96,752
Operating cash flows from finance leases	492		123
Financing cash flows from finance leases	4,469		1,224
Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for lease obligations:
Operating leases	67,000		113,253
Finance leases	10,340		7,636
Amortization:
Amortization of right of use operating lease assets(1)	85,266		85,061

(1) Amortization of Right of use operating lease assets during the period is reflected in Other assets and prepaid expenses on the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows.

Leases

Leases

Effective January 1, 2019 the Company adopted ASC 842, which requires recognition of right of use (“ROU”) assets and lease liabilities on the balance sheet, based on the present value of the future minimum rental payments for existing operating leases. The Company adopted the provisions of ASC 842 on January 1, 2019 using a modified retrospective approach through a cumulative effect adjustment to retained earnings as of the beginning of the period of adoption in line with the new transition method allowed under ASU 2018-11. ASC 842 provides a number of optional practical expedients in transition. The Company elected the “package of practical expedients” which permits the Company not to reassess under the new standard its prior conclusions about lease identification, lease classification and initial direct costs. The Company did not elect the use-of-hindsight and elected the practical expedient pertaining to land easements. The new standard also provides practical expedients for an entity’s ongoing accounting for leases. The Company elected the short-term lease exemption for all leases that qualify, meaning the Company will not recognize ROU assets or lease liabilities for leases with terms shorter than twelve months. The Company also elected the practical expedient to not separate lease and non-lease components for a majority of its asset classes, including real estate and most equipment.

The Company measures the ROU assets and liabilities based on the present value of the future minimum lease payments over the lease term at the commencement date. Minimum lease payments include the fixed lease and non-lease components of the agreement, as well as any variable rent payments that depend on an index, initially measured using the index at the lease commencement date. The ROU assets are adjusted for any initial direct costs incurred less any lease incentives received, in addition to payments made on or before the commencement date of the lease. The Company recognizes lease expense for leases on a straight-line basis over the lease term.

As the implicit rate is not readily determinable for most of the Company’s lease agreements, the Company uses an estimated incremental borrowing rate to determine the initial present value of lease payments. These discount rates for leases are calculated using the Company’s credit spread adjusted for current market factors and foreign currency rates. The Company also made a policy election to determine its incremental borrowing rate, at the initial application date, using the total lease term and the total minimum rental payments, as the Company believes this rate is more indicative of the implied financing cost.

The Company determines if a contract is or contains a lease at inception. The Company has operating and finance leases for service centers, warehouses, showrooms, and machinery and equipment. Leases with an initial term of 12 months or less are not recorded on the balance sheet. The Company enters into lease contracts ranging from 1 to 60 years with a majority of the Company’s lease terms ranging from 1 to 10 years.

Some leases include one or more options to renew, with renewal terms that can extend the lease term from 3 to 10 years or more. The exercise of these lease renewal options is at the Company’s sole discretion. An insignificant number of our leases include options to purchase the leased property. The depreciable life of assets and leasehold improvements are limited by the expected lease term.

Certain of our leases include rental payments that will adjust periodically for inflation or certain adjustments based on step increases. An insignificant number of our leases contain residual value guarantees and none of our agreements contain material restrictive covenants. Variable rent expenses consist primarily of maintenance, property taxes and charges based on usage.

We rent or sublease certain real estate to third parties. Our sublease portfolio consists mainly of operating leases.

The components of lease costs for the three months ended September 26, 2020 and September 28, 2019 are as follows:

	Three Months Ended September 26, 2020					Three Months Ended September 28, 2019
	Cost of Goods Sold		Selling, General and Administrative	Total		Cost of Goods Sold	Selling, General and Administrative	Total
Operating lease costs
Fixed	$	5,797	25,905	31,702		8,068	25,316	33,384
Short-term	3,036		4,004	7,040		1,092	2,640	3,732
Variable	1,926		6,984	8,910		1,475	7,053	8,528
Sub-leases	(95)		(147)	(242)		(114)	(113)	(227)
	$	10,664	36,746	47,410		10,521	34,896	45,417
	Three Months Ended September 26, 2020					Three Months Ended September 28, 2019
	Depreciation and Amortization		Interest	Total		Depreciation and Amortization	Interest	Total
Finance lease costs
Amortization of leased assets	$	1,672	—	1,672		404	—	404
Interest on lease liabilities	—		189	189		—	102	102
	$	1,672	189	1,861		404	102	506
Net lease costs				$	49,271			45,923

The components of lease costs for the nine months ended September 26, 2020 and September 28, 2019 are as follows:

	Nine Months Ended September 26, 2020					Nine Months Ended September 28, 2019
	Cost of Goods Sold		Selling, General and Administrative	Total		Cost of Goods Sold	Selling, General and Administrative	Total
Operating lease costs
Fixed	$	19,086	76,548	95,634		23,925	72,578	96,503
Short-term	8,174		11,689	19,863		4,083	9,126	13,209
Variable	6,316		22,404	28,720		5,846	21,601	27,447
Sub-leases	(313)		(415)	(728)		(239)	(397)	(636)
	$	33,263	110,226	143,489		33,615	102,908	136,523
	Nine Months Ended September 26, 2020					Nine Months Ended September 28, 2019
	Depreciation and Amortization		Interest	Total		Depreciation and Amortization	Interest	Total
Finance lease costs
Amortization of leased assets	$	4,402	—	4,402		1,228	—	1,228
Interest on lease liabilities	—		492	492		—	191	191
	$	4,402	492	4,894		1,228	191	1,419
Net lease costs				$	148,383			137,942

Supplemental balance sheet information related to leases is as follows:

	Classification	At September 26, 2020		At December 31, 2019
Assets
Operating Leases
Right of use operating lease assets	Right of use operating lease assets	$	303,050	323,003
Finance Leases
Property, plant and equipment, gross	Property, plant and equipment	48,347		35,271
Accumulated depreciation	Accumulated depreciation	(10,203)		(5,664)
Property, plant and equipment, net	Property, plant and equipment, net	38,144		29,607
Total lease assets		$	341,194	352,610
Liabilities
Operating Leases
Other current	Current operating lease liabilities	$	97,778	101,945
Non-current	Non-current operating lease liabilities	214,654		228,155
Total operating liabilities		312,432		330,100
Finance Leases
Short-term debt	Short-term debt and current portion of long-term debt	7,033		4,835
Long-term debt	Long-term debt, less current portion	31,747		25,214
Total finance liabilities		38,780		30,049
Total lease liabilities		$	351,212	360,149

Maturities of lease liabilities are as follows:

Year ending December 31,	Finance Leases		Operating Leases	Total
2020 (excluding the nine months ended September 26, 2020)	$	1,974	30,826	32,800
2021	7,414		106,731	114,145
2022	6,974		79,632	86,606
2023	6,273		49,986	56,259
2024	4,738		29,767	34,505
Thereafter	14,369		39,114	53,483
Total lease payments	41,742		336,056	377,798
Less imputed interest	2,962		23,624
Present value, Total	$	38,780	312,432

The Company had approximately $2,924 of leases that commenced after September 26, 2020 that created rights and obligations to the Company. These leases are not included in the above maturity schedule.

For additional information regarding the Company’s Commitments and Contingencies as of December 31, 2019 as disclosed for finance and operating leases, see Note 15 in its 2019 Annual Report filed on Form 10-K.

Lease term and discount rate are as follows:

	At September 26, 2020		At December 31, 2019
Weighted Average Remaining Lease Term
Operating Leases	4.3 years		4.3 years
Finance Leases	7.3 years		8.4 years
Weighted Average Discount Rate
Operating Leases	3.1	%	3.3	%
Finance Leases	1.5	%	1.4	%

Supplemental cash flow information related to leases was as follows:

	Nine Months Ended
	September 26, 2020		September 28, 2019
Cash paid for amounts included in measurement of lease liabilities:
Operating cash flows from operating leases	$	92,785	96,752
Operating cash flows from finance leases	492		123
Financing cash flows from finance leases	4,469		1,224
Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for lease obligations:
Operating leases	67,000		113,253
Finance leases	10,340		7,636
Amortization:
Amortization of right of use operating lease assets(1)	85,266		85,061

(1) Amortization of Right of use operating lease assets during the period is reflected in Other assets and prepaid expenses on the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows.

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Stock-based compensation

9 Months Ended

Sep. 26, 2020

Share-based Payment Arrangement, Noncash Expense [Abstract]

Stock-based compensation

Stock-based compensation

The Company recognizes compensation expense for all share-based payments granted based on the grant-date fair value estimated in accordance with the provisions of ASC 718-10. Compensation expense is recognized on a straight-line basis over the options’ or other awards’ estimated lives for fixed awards with ratable vesting provisions.

The Company granted 4 restricted stock units ("RSUs") at a weighted average grant-date fair value of $94.25 per unit for the three months ended September 26, 2020. The Company granted 193 restricted stock units ("RSUs") at a weighted average grant-date fair value of $120.35 per unit for the nine months ended September 26, 2020. The Company granted no RSUs for the three months ended September 28, 2019. The Company granted 187 RSUs at a weighted average grant-date fair value of $137.30 per unit for the nine months ended September 28, 2019. The Company recognized stock-based compensation costs related to the issuance of RSUs of $4,883 ($3,614 net of taxes) and $5,651 ($4,182 net of taxes) for the three months ended September 26, 2020 and September 28, 2019, respectively, which has been allocated to cost of sales and selling, general and administrative expenses. The Company recognized stock-based compensation costs related to the issuance of RSUs of $14,559 ($10,773 net of taxes) and $17,228 ($12,749 net of taxes) for the nine months ended September 26, 2020 and September 28, 2019, respectively, which has been allocated to cost of sales and selling, general and administrative expenses. Pre-tax unrecognized compensation expense for unvested RSUs granted to employees, net of estimated forfeitures, was $22,977 as of September 26, 2020, and will be recognized as expense over a weighted-average period of approximately 1.83 years. The Company did not recognize any stock-based compensation costs related to stock options for the nine months ended September 26, 2020 and September 28, 2019, respectively.

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Other expense (income), net

9 Months Ended

Sep. 26, 2020

Other Nonoperating Income (Expense) [Abstract]

Other expense (income), net

Other expense (income), net

Other expense (income), net is as follows:

	Three Months Ended			Nine Months Ended
	September 26, 2020		September 28, 2019	September 26, 2020	September 28, 2019
Foreign currency losses (gains), net	$	4,495	(1,181)	9,734	(203)
Release of indemnification asset	—		(659)	—	(659)
Impairment of joint venture in Brazil	—		—	3,599	—
Dividend income	(1,350)		—	(1,350)	—
Impairment of net investment in a manufacturer and distributor of Ceramic tile in China(1)	—		65,172	—	65,172
All other, net	(3,871)		(10,619)	(5,993)	(18,381)
Total other expense (income), net	$	(726)	52,713	5,990	45,929

(1) During the third quarter in 2019, the Company determined that its net investment in a manufacturer and distributor of ceramic tile in China was impaired and therefore recorded a net impairment charge of $65,172.

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Income Taxes	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 26, 2020
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Income Taxes	Income TaxesFor the quarter ended September 26, 2020, the Company recorded income tax expense of $43,163 on earnings before income taxes of $248,616 for an effective tax rate of 17.4%, as compared to an income tax expense of $22,522 on earnings before income taxes of $178,191, for an effective tax rate of 12.6% for the quarter ended September 28, 2019. For the nine months ended September 26, 2020, the Company recorded income tax expense of $43,467 on earnings before income taxes of $310,797 for an effective tax rate of 14.0%, as compared to income tax expense of $116,273 on earnings before income taxes of $596,171, for an effective tax rate of 19.5% for the nine months ended September 28, 2019. The difference in the effective tax rates for the comparative periods was caused by the geographical dispersion of profits and losses and non-recurring items associated with the impairment of the Company's net investment in a manufacturer and distributor of ceramic tile in China, a true-up related to U.S. taxes imposed on foreign income as part of the Tax Cut and Jobs Act, and a one-time cash repatriation.

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Stockholders' Equity

9 Months Ended

Sep. 26, 2020

Equity [Abstract]

Stockholders' Equity

Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)

The changes in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) by component for the nine months ended September 26, 2020 are as follows:

	Foreign currency translation adjustments		Pensions, net of tax	Total
Balance as of December 31, 2019	$	(753,108)	(12,716)	(765,824)
Current period other comprehensive income (loss)	(169,763)		164	(169,599)
Balance as of September 26, 2020	$	(922,871)	(12,552)	(935,423)

Stockholders’ Equity

The following tables reflect the changes in stockholders’ equity for the three months ended September 26, 2020 and September 28, 2019 (in thousands).

	Total Stockholders’ Equity
	Common Stock			Additional Paid-in Capital		Retained Earnings		Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)		Treasury Stock			Noncontrolling Interest		Total Stockholders' Equity
	Shares	Amount								Shares	Amount
June 27, 2020	78,541	$	785	$	1,874,623	$	7,225,828	$	(966,776)	(7,346)	$	(215,648)	$	6,052	$	7,924,864
Shares issued under employee and director stock plans	4	—		492		—		—		—	—		—		492
Stock-based compensation expense	—	—		4,883		—		—		—	—		—		4,883
Repurchases of common stock	—	—		—		—		—		—	—		—		—
Noncontrolling earnings (loss)	—	—		—		—		—		—	—		336		336
Currency translation adjustment on non-controlling interests	—	—		—		—		—		—	—		24		24
Currency translation adjustment	—	—		—		—		31,283		—	—		—		31,283
Prior pension and post-retirement benefit service cost and actuarial gain (loss)	—	—		—		—		70		—	—		—		70
CECL adoption	—	—		—		—		—		—	—		—		—
Net income	—	—		—		205,117		—		—	—		—		205,117
September 26, 2020	78,545	$	785	$	1,879,998	$	7,430,945	$	(935,423)	(7,346)	$	(215,648)	$	6,412	$	8,167,069

	Total Stockholders’ Equity
	Common Stock			Additional Paid-in Capital		Retained Earnings		Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)		Treasury Stock			Noncontrolling Interest		Total Stockholders' Equity
	Shares	Amount								Shares	Amount
June 29, 2019	79,712	$	797	$	1,859,248	$	6,903,261	$	(732,521)	(7,348)	$	(215,712)	$	6,518	$	7,821,591
Shares issued under employee and director stock plans	—	—		—		—		—		—	—		—		—
Stock-based compensation expense	—	—		5,651		—		—		—	—		—		5,651
Repurchases of common stock	(519)	(5)		—		(67,703)		—		—	—		—		(67,708)
Noncontrolling earnings	—	—		—		—		—		—	—		150		150
Currency translation adjustment on non-controlling interests	—	—		—		—		—		—	—		(157)		(157)
Currency translation adjustment	—	—		—		—		(149,982)		—	—		—		(149,982)
Prior pension and post-retirement benefit service cost and actuarial gain (loss)	—	—		—		—		216		—	—		—		216
Net income	—	—		—		155,518		—		—	—		—		155,518
September 28, 2019	79,193	$	792	$	1,864,899	$	6,991,076	$	(882,287)	(7,348)	$	(215,712)	$	6,511	$	7,765,279

The following tables reflect the changes in stockholders’ equity for the nine months ended September 26, 2020 and September 28, 2019 (in thousands).

	Total Stockholders’ Equity
	Common Stock			Additional Paid-in Capital		Retained Earnings		Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)		Treasury Stock			Noncontrolling Interest		Total Stockholders' Equity
	Shares	Amount								Shares	Amount
January 1, 2020	78,980	$	790	$	1,868,250	$	7,232,337	$	(765,824)	(7,348)	$	(215,712)	$	6,607	$	8,126,448
Shares issued under employee and director stock plans	144	1		(2,811)		—		—		2	64		—		(2,746)
Stock-based compensation expense	—	—		14,559		—		—		—	—		—		14,559
Repurchases of common stock	(579)	(6)		—		(68,635)		—		—	—		—		(68,641)
Noncontrolling earnings (loss)	—	—		—		—		—		—	—		(44)		(44)
Currency translation adjustment on non-controlling interests	—	—		—		—		—		—	—		(151)		(151)
Currency translation adjustment	—	—		—		—		(169,763)		—	—		—		(169,763)
Prior pension and post-retirement benefit service cost and actuarial gain (loss)	—	—		—		—		164		—	—		—		164
CECL adoption	—	—		—		(131)		—		—	—		—		(131)
Net income	—	—		—		267,374		—		—	—		—		267,374
September 26, 2020	78,545	$	785	$	1,879,998	$	7,430,945	$	(935,423)	(7,346)	$	(215,648)	$	6,412	$	8,167,069

	Total Stockholders’ Equity
	Common Stock			Additional Paid-in Capital		Retained Earnings		Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)		Treasury Stock			Noncontrolling Interest		Total Stockholders' Equity
	Shares	Amount								Shares	Amount
January 1, 2019	79,656	$	797	$	1,852,173	$	6,588,197	$	(791,608)	(7,349)	$	(215,745)	$	6,245	$	7,440,059
Shares issued under employee and director stock plans	122	1		(4,502)		—		—		1	33		—		(4,468)
Stock-based compensation expense	—	—		17,228		—		—		—	—		—		17,228
Repurchases of common stock	(585)	(6)		—		(76,665)		—		—	—		—		(76,671)
Noncontrolling earnings	—	—		—		—		—		—	—		354		354
Currency translation adjustment on non-controlling interests	—	—		—		—		—		—	—		(88)		(88)
Currency translation adjustment	—	—				—		(90,962)		—	—		—		(90,962)
Prior pension and post-retirement benefit service cost and actuarial gain (loss)	—	—		—		—		283		—	—		—		283
Net income	—	—		—		479,544		—		—	—		—		479,544
September 28, 2019	79,193	$	792	$	1,864,899	$	6,991,076	$	(882,287)	(7,348)	$	(215,712)	$	6,511	$	7,765,279

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Earnings per share

9 Months Ended

Sep. 26, 2020

Earnings Per Share [Abstract]

Earnings per share

Earnings per share

Basic earnings per common share is computed by dividing net earnings available to common stockholders by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during each period. Diluted earnings per common share assumes the exercise of outstanding stock options and the vesting of RSUs using the treasury stock method when the effects of such assumptions are dilutive. A reconciliation of net earnings available to common stockholders and weighted-average common shares outstanding for purposes of calculating basic and diluted earnings per share is as follows:

	Three Months Ended			Nine Months Ended
	September 26, 2020		September 28, 2019	September 26, 2020	September 28, 2019
Net earnings attributable to Mohawk Industries, Inc.	$	205,117	155,518	267,374	479,544
Weighted-average common shares outstanding-basic and diluted:
Weighted-average common shares outstanding—basic	71,197		72,106	71,190	72,302
Add weighted-average dilutive potential common shares—options to purchase common shares and RSUs, net	181		286	172	276
Weighted-average common shares outstanding-diluted	71,378		72,392	71,362	72,578
Earnings per share attributable to Mohawk Industries, Inc.
Basic	$	2.88	2.16	3.76	6.63
Diluted	$	2.87	2.15	3.75	6.61

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Segment reporting

9 Months Ended

Sep. 26, 2020

Segment Reporting [Abstract]

Segment reporting

Segment reporting

The Company has three reporting segments: the Global Ceramic segment, the Flooring NA segment and the Flooring ROW segment. The Global Ceramic segment designs, manufactures, sources and markets a broad line of ceramic tile, porcelain tile, natural stone, quartz, porcelain slab countertops and other products, which it distributes primarily in North America, Europe, South America and Russia through its network of regional distribution centers and Company-operated service centers using company-operated trucks, common carriers or rail transportation. The segment’s product lines are sold through Company-operated service centers, independent distributors, home center retailers, tile and flooring retailers and contractors. The Flooring NA segment designs, manufactures, sources and markets its floor covering product lines, including carpets, rugs, carpet pad, hardwood, laminate and resilient (includes sheet vinyl and LVT), which it distributes through its network of regional distribution centers and satellite warehouses using company-operated trucks, common carrier or rail transportation. The segment’s product lines are sold through various channels, including independent floor covering retailers, distributors, home centers, mass merchandisers, department stores, shop at home, buying groups, commercial contractors and commercial end users. The Flooring ROW segment designs, manufactures, sources, licenses and markets laminate, hardwood flooring, roofing elements, insulation boards, medium-density fiberboard (“MDF”), chipboards, other wood products, carpet, sheet vinyl and LVT, which it distributes primarily in Europe, Australia, New Zealand and Russia through various selling channels, which include retailers, independent distributors and home centers.

The accounting policies for each operating segment are consistent with the Company’s policies for the consolidated financial statements. Amounts disclosed for each segment are prior to any elimination or consolidation entries. Corporate general and administrative expenses attributable to each segment are estimated and allocated accordingly. Segment performance is evaluated based on operating income.

Segment information is as follows:

	Three Months Ended			Nine Months Ended
	September 26, 2020		September 28, 2019	September 26, 2020	September 28, 2019
Net sales:
Global Ceramic segment	$	911,303	916,422	2,513,088	2,772,805
Flooring NA segment	982,292		1,001,908	2,630,710	2,907,327
Flooring ROW segment	681,275		600,855	1,766,635	1,866,028
Total	$	2,574,870	2,519,185	6,910,433	7,546,160
Operating income (loss)(1):
Global Ceramic segment	$	73,998	83,305	88,166	283,571
Flooring NA segment	74,313		82,768	65,035	148,010
Flooring ROW segment	129,135		82,988	234,429	272,071
Corporate and intersegment eliminations	(14,702)		(8,841)	(34,362)	(31,242)
Total	$	262,744	240,220	353,268	672,410

(1)During the second quarter of 2020, the Company revised the methodology it uses to estimate and allocate corporate general and administrative expenses to its operating segments to better align usage of corporate resources allocated to the Company segments. The updated allocation methodology had no impact on the Company’s consolidated statements of operations. This change was applied retrospectively, and segment operating income for all comparative periods has been updated to reflect this change.

	At September 26, 2020		At December 31, 2019
Assets:
Global Ceramic segment	$	5,111,492	5,419,896
Flooring NA segment	3,626,339		3,823,654
Flooring ROW segment	3,928,243		3,925,246
Corporate and intersegment eliminations	1,118,140		217,884
Total	$	13,784,214	13,386,680

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Commitments and contingencies

9 Months Ended

Sep. 26, 2020

Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]

Commitments and contingencies

Commitments and contingencies

The Company is involved in litigation from time to time in the regular course of its business. Except as noted below, there are no material legal proceedings pending or known by the Company to be contemplated to which the Company is a party or to which any of its property is subject.

Perfluorinated Compounds (“PFCs”) Litigation

In September 2016, the Water Works and Sewer Board of the City of Gadsden, Alabama (the “Gadsden Water Board”) filed an individual complaint in the Circuit Court of Etowah County, Alabama against certain manufacturers, suppliers, and users of chemicals containing specific PFCs, including the Company. In May 2017, the Water Works and Sewer Board of the Town of Centre, Alabama (the “Centre Water Board”) filed a similar complaint in the Circuit Court of Cherokee County, Alabama. The Gadsden Water Board and the Centre Water Board both seek monetary damages and injunctive relief claiming that their water supplies contain excessive amounts of PFCs. Certain defendants, including the Company, filed dispositive motions in each case arguing that the Alabama state courts lack personal jurisdiction over them. These motions were denied. In June and September 2018, certain defendants, including the Company, petitioned the Alabama Supreme Court for Writs of Mandamus directing each lower court to enter an order granting the defendants’ dispositive motions on personal jurisdiction grounds. The Alabama Supreme Court denied the petitions on December 20, 2019.  Certain defendants, including the Company, filed an Application for Rehearing with the Alabama Supreme Court asking the Court to reconsider its December 2019 decision. The Alabama Supreme Court denied the application for rehearing. On August 21, 2020, certain defendants, including the Company, petitioned the Supreme Court of the United States for review of the matter.

In December 2019, the City of Rome, Georgia (“Rome”) filed a complaint in the Superior Court of Floyd County, Georgia that is similar to the Gadsden Water Board and Centre Water Board complaints, again seeking monetary damages and injunctive relief related to PFCs.  Also in December 2019, Jarrod Johnson filed a putative class action in the Superior Court of Floyd County, Georgia purporting to represent all water subscribers with the Rome (Georgia) Water and Sewer Division and/or the Floyd County (Georgia) Water Department and seeking to recover, among other things, damages in the form of alleged increased rates and surcharges incurred by ratepayers for the costs associated with eliminating certain PFCs from their drinking water.  In January 2020, defendant 3M Company removed the class action to federal court. The Company has filed motions to dismiss in both of these cases.

The Company denies all liability in these matters and intends to defend them vigorously.

Putative Securities Class Action

On January 3, 2020, the Company and certain of its executive officers were named as defendants in a putative shareholder class action lawsuit filed in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Georgia (the "Securities Class Action"). The complaint alleges that defendants violated the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and Rule 10b-5 promulgated thereunder by making materially false and misleading statements and that the officers are control persons under Section 20(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. The complaint is filed on behalf of shareholders who purchased shares of the Company’s common stock between April 28, 2017 and July 25, 2019 (“Class Period”). On June 29, 2020, an amended complaint was filed in the Securities Class Action against Mohawk and its CEO Jeff Lorberbaum, based on the same claims and the same Class Period. The amended complaint alleges that the Company (1) engaged in fabricating revenues by attempting delivery to customers that were closed and recognizing these attempts as sales; (2) overproduced product to report higher operating margins and maintained significant inventory that was not salable; and (3) valued certain inventory improperly or improperly delivered inventory with knowledge that it was defective and customers would return it. On October 27, 2020, defendants filed a motion to dismiss the amended complaint. The Company intends to vigorously defend against the claims.

Government Subpoenas

As previously disclosed, on June 25, 2020, the Company received subpoenas issued by the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Georgia (the "USAO") and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") relating to matters similar to the allegations of wrongdoing raised by the Securities Class Action. The Company's Audit Committee, with the assistance of outside legal counsel, conducted a thorough internal investigation into these allegations. The Audit Committee has completed the investigation and concluded that the allegations of wrongdoing are without merit. The USAO and SEC investigations are ongoing, and the Company is cooperating fully with those authorities. The Company will continue to vigorously defend against the allegations of wrongdoing in the Securities Class Action and does not believe they have merit.

Delaware State Court Action

The Company and certain of its present and former executive officers were named as defendants in a putative state securities class action lawsuit filed in the Superior Court of the State of Delaware on January 30, 2020. The complaint alleges that defendants violated Sections 11 and 12 of the Securities Act of 1933. The complaint is filed on behalf of shareholders who purchased shares of the Company’s common stock in Mohawk Industries Retirement Plan 1 and Mohawk Industries Retirement Plan 2 between April 27, 2017 and July 25, 2019. On March 27, 2020, the Court granted a temporary stay of the litigation pending the earlier of either the close of fact discovery or the deadline to appeal the dismissal of the related Securities Class Action pending in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Georgia.  The stay may be lifted according to the terms set forth in the Court’s Order to Stay Litigation. The Company intends to vigorously defend against the claims.

Derivative Actions

The Company and certain of its executive officers and directors were named as defendants in certain derivative actions filed in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Georgia on May 18, 2020 and August 6, 2020, respectively. The complaints allege that defendants breached their fiduciary duties to the Company by causing the Company to issue materially false and misleading statements. The complaints are filed on behalf of the Company and seek to remedy fiduciary duty breaches occurring from April 28, 2017 – July 25, 2019. On July 20, 2020, the Court granted a temporary stay of the litigation. Other shareholders of record have jointly moved to intervene in the derivative actions to stay the proceedings. The Court has not yet ruled on the motion to intervene. On October 21, 2020, the Court entered an Order consolidating the derivative actions and appointing Lead Counsel. The consolidated action will remain stayed pending the earlier of either the Securities Class Action defendants filing an answer to the operative complaint or the deadline to appeal the dismissal of the Securities Class Action. The Company intends to vigorously defend against the claims.

Belgian Tax Matter

Between 2012 and 2014, the Company received assessments from the Belgian tax authority for the calendar years 2005 through 2010 in the amounts of €46,135, €38,817, €39,635, €30,131, €35,567 and €43,117 respectively, including penalties, but excluding interest. The Belgian tax authority denied the Company’s formal protests against these assessments and the Company brought all six years before the Court of First Appeal in Bruges. The Court of First Appeal in Bruges ruled in favor of the Company on January 27, 2016, with respect to the calendar years ending December 31, 2005 and December 31, 2009; and on June 13, 2018, the Court of First Appeal in Bruges ruled in favor of the Company with respect to the calendar years ending December 31, 2006, December 31, 2007, December 31, 2008 and December 31, 2010. The Belgian tax authority has lodged its Notification of Appeal for all six years with the Ghent Court of Appeal. On September 17, 2019, the Company pled its case to the Ghent Court of Special (Tax) Appeals and on October 1, 2019, the Court ruled in favor of the Company, re-confirming the rulings of the Court of First Appeals in Bruges with respect to the calendar years ending December 31, 2005 and December 31, 2009. On March 12, 2020, the Belgian tax authority filed another revised assessment for the calendar year ending December 31, 2009, with the Ghent Court.

In March 2019, the Company received assessments from the Belgian tax authority for tax years 2011 through 2017 which were, as a result of the positive ruling of the Ghent Court of Appeal, cancelled in January 2020.

On March 10, 2020, a new notice of change was received for the year ending December 31, 2016, resulting in a tax assessment in the amount of €67,959, including penalties, but excluding interest, against which the Company filed a protest on April 10, 2020. The notice of change from the Belgian tax authority represents a change in position in which it intends to apply new laws enacted in 2018 to the Company's open tax years going back to 2009.

On October 22, 2020, a notice of change was received by the Company’s licensing subsidiary in Luxembourg, against which the Company will file a protest. The notice covers the years ending December 31, 2013 to December 31, 2018 and is based on the same facts underlying the original actions that were unsuccessfully tried and appealed by the Belgian government. The Company has not received assessments relating to the notice of change, and the potential liabilities for each tax year are not yet known.

The Company continues to disagree with the views of the Belgian tax authority on all matters referenced above and will persist in its vigorous defense. Nevertheless, on May 24, 2016, the tax collector representing the Belgian tax authorities imposed a lien on the Company’s properties in Wielsbeke (Ooigemstraat and Breestraat), Oostrozebeke (Ingelmunstersteenweg) and Desselgem (Waregemstraat) included in the Flooring ROW segment. The purpose of the lien is to provide security for payment should the Belgian tax authority prevail on its appeal. The lien does not interfere with the Company’s operations at these properties.

General

The Company believes that adequate provisions for resolution of all contingencies, claims and pending litigation have been made for probable losses that are reasonably estimable. These contingencies are subject to significant uncertainties and we are unable to estimate the amount or range of loss, if any, in excess of amounts accrued. The Company does not believe that the ultimate outcome of these actions will have a material adverse effect on its financial condition but could have a material adverse effect on its results of operations, cash flows or liquidity in a given quarter or year.

The Company is subject to various federal, state, local and foreign environmental health and safety laws and regulations, including those governing air emissions, wastewater discharges, the use, storage, treatment, recycling and disposal of solid and hazardous materials and finished product, and the cleanup of contamination associated therewith. Because of the nature of the Company’s business, the Company has incurred, and will continue to incur, costs relating to compliance with such laws and regulations. The Company is involved in various proceedings relating to environmental matters and is currently engaged in environmental investigation, remediation and post-closure care programs at certain sites. The Company has provided accruals for such activities that it has determined to be both probable and reasonably estimable. The Company does not expect that the ultimate liability with respect to such activities will have a material adverse effect on its financial condition but could have a material adverse effect on its results of operations, cash flows or liquidity in a given quarter or year.

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Debt

9 Months Ended

Sep. 26, 2020

Debt Disclosure [Abstract]

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Senior Credit Facility

On October 18, 2019, the Company amended and restated its $1,800,000 senior credit facility, extending the maturity from March 26, 2022 to October 18, 2024 (as amended and restated, the “Senior Credit Facility”). The Senior Credit Facility marginally reduced the commitment fee and modified certain negative covenants to provide the Company with additional flexibility, including flexibility to make acquisitions and incur additional indebtedness. The restatement also renewed the Company’s option to extend the maturity of the Senior Credit Facility up to two times for an additional one-year period each.

At the Company’s election, revolving loans under the Senior Credit Facility bear interest at annual rates equal to either (a) LIBOR for 1, 2, 3 or 6 month periods, as selected by the Company, plus an applicable margin ranging between 1.00% and 1.75% (1.125% as of September 26, 2020), or (b) the higher of the Wells Fargo Bank, National Association prime rate, the Federal Funds rate plus 0.5%, or the Eurocurrency Rate (as defined in the Senior Credit Facility) rate plus 1.0%, plus an applicable margin ranging between 0.00% and 0.75% (0.125% as of September 26, 2020). The Company also pays a commitment fee to the lenders under the Senior Credit Facility on the average amount by which the aggregate commitments of the lenders exceed utilization of the Senior Credit Facility ranging from 0.09% to 0.20% per annum (0.11% as of September 26, 2020). The applicable margins and the commitment fee are determined based on whichever of the Company’s Consolidated Net Leverage Ratio or its senior unsecured debt rating (or if not available, corporate family rating) results in the lower applicable margins and commitment fee (with applicable margins and the commitment fee increasing as that ratio increases or those ratings decline, as applicable).

The obligations of the Company and its subsidiaries in respect of the Senior Credit Facility are unsecured.

The Senior Credit Facility includes certain affirmative and negative covenants that impose restrictions on the Company’s financial and business operations, including limitations on liens, subsidiary indebtedness, fundamental changes, asset dispositions, dividends and other similar restricted payments, transactions with affiliates, future negative pledges, and changes in the nature of the Company’s business. The limitations contain customary exceptions or, in certain cases, do not apply as long as the Company is in compliance with the financial ratio requirements and is not otherwise in default. The Senior Credit Facility originally required the Company to maintain a Consolidated Interest Coverage Ratio of at least 3.00 to 1.00 and a Consolidated Net Leverage Ratio of no more than 3.75 to 1.00, each as of the last day of any fiscal quarter. However, on May 7, 2020 the Company amended the Senior Credit Facility to temporarily increase the minimum Consolidated Net Leverage Ratio to 4.75 to 1.00 and to increase the amount of certain adjustments to Net Income that are permitted to calculate the ratio. The relief provided by the amendment is in effect for the fiscal quarters ending on September 26, 2020 through (and including) the fiscal quarter ending December 31, 2021.

The Senior Credit Facility also contains customary representations and warranties and events of default, subject to customary grace periods.

In 2019, the Company paid financing costs of $2,264 in connection with the amendment and restatement of its Senior Credit Facility. These costs were deferred and, along with previously unamortized costs of $3,405 are being amortized over the term of the Senior Credit Facility.

As of September 26, 2020, amounts utilized under the Senior Credit Facility included zero borrowings and $22,787 of standby letters of credit related to various insurance contracts and foreign vendor commitments. Any outstanding borrowings under the Company's U.S. and European commercial paper programs reduce availability under the Senior Credit Facility. Including commercial paper borrowings, the Company has utilized $22,787 under the Senior Credit Facility resulting in a total of $1,777,213 available as of September 26, 2020.

Commercial Paper

On February 28, 2014 and July 31, 2015, the Company established programs for the issuance of unsecured commercial paper in the United States and Eurozone capital markets, respectively. Commercial paper issued under the U.S. and European programs will have maturities ranging up to 397 and 183 days, respectively. None of the commercial paper notes may be voluntarily prepaid or redeemed by the Company and all rank pari passu with all of the Company’s other unsecured and unsubordinated indebtedness. To the extent that the Company issues European commercial paper notes through a subsidiary of the Company, the notes will be fully and unconditionally guaranteed by the Company.

The Company uses its Senior Credit Facility as a liquidity backstop for its commercial paper programs. Accordingly, the total amount outstanding under all of the Company’s commercial paper programs may not exceed $1,800,000 (less any amounts drawn on the Senior Credit Facility) at any time.

The proceeds from the issuance of commercial paper notes will be available for general corporate purposes. As of September 26, 2020, there was zero outstanding under the U.S. commercial paper program, and the euro equivalent of zero under the European program.

Senior Notes

On June 12, 2020, Mohawk Capital Finance S.A. ("Mohawk Finance"), an indirect wholly-owned finance subsidiary of the Company, completed the issuance and sale of €500,000 aggregate principal amount of 1.750% Senior Notes (“1.750% Senior Notes”) due June 12, 2027. The 1.750% Senior Notes are senior unsecured obligations of Mohawk Finance and rank pari passu with all of Mohawk Finance's other existing and future senior unsecured indebtedness. The 1.750% Senior Notes are fully, unconditionally and irrevocably guaranteed by the Company on a senior unsecured basis. Interest on the 1.750% Senior Notes is payable annually in cash on June 12 of each year, commencing on June 12, 2021. The Company paid financing costs of $4,855 in connection with the 1.750% Senior Notes. These costs were deferred and are being amortized over the term of the 1.750% Senior Notes.

On May 14, 2020, the Company completed the issuance and sale of $500,000 aggregate principal amount of 3.625% Senior Notes (“3.625% Senior Notes”) due May 15, 2030. The 3.625% Senior Notes are senior unsecured obligations of the Company and rank pari passu with all of the Company’s existing and future unsecured indebtedness. Interest on the 3.625% Senior Notes is payable semi-annually in cash on May 15 and November 15 of each year, commencing on November 15, 2020. The Company paid financing costs of $5,550 in connection with the 3.625% Senior Notes. These costs were deferred and are being amortized over the term of the 3.625% Senior Notes.     

On September 4, 2019, Mohawk Finance completed the issuance and sale of €300,000 aggregate principal amount of its Floating Rate Notes due September 4, 2021 (“2021 Floating Rate Notes”). The 2021 Floating Rate Notes are senior unsecured obligations of Mohawk Finance and rank pari passu with all of Mohawk Finance’s other existing and future senior unsecured indebtedness. The 2021 Floating Rate Notes are fully, unconditionally and irrevocably guaranteed by the Company on a senior unsecured basis. These notes bear interest at a rate per annum, reset quarterly, equal to three-month EURIBOR plus 0.2% (but in no event shall the interest rate be less than zero). Interest on the 2021 Floating Rate Notes is payable quarterly on December 4, March 4, June 4, and September 4 of each year. Mohawk Finance received an issuance premium of €744 and paid financing cost of $754 in connection with the 2021 Floating Rate Notes. The issuance premium and financing costs have been deferred and are being amortized over the term of the 2021 Floating Rate Notes.

On May 18, 2018, Mohawk Finance completed the issuance and sale of €300,000 aggregate principal amount of its Floating Rate Notes due May 18, 2020 (“2020 Floating Rate Notes”). The 2020 Floating Rate Notes were senior unsecured obligations of Mohawk Finance and ranked pari passu with all of Mohawk Finance’s other existing and future senior unsecured indebtedness. The 2020 Floating Rate Notes were fully, unconditionally and irrevocably guaranteed by the Company on a senior unsecured basis. These notes bore interest at a rate per annum, reset quarterly, equal to three-month EURIBOR plus 0.3% (but in no event would the interest rate be less than zero). Interest on the 2020 Floating Rate Notes was payable quarterly on August 18, November 18, February 18, and May 18 of each year. Mohawk Finance paid financing costs of $890 in connection with the 2020 Floating Rate Notes. These costs were deferred and amortized over the term of the 2020 Floating Rate Notes. On May 18, 2020, the Company paid the remaining €300,000 outstanding principal of the 2020 Floating Rate Notes utilizing cash on hand and borrowings under its commercial paper programs.

On September 11, 2017, Mohawk Finance completed the issuance and sale of €300,000 aggregate principal amount of its Floating Rate Notes due September 11, 2019 (“2019 Floating Rate Notes”). The 2019 Floating Rate Notes were senior unsecured obligations of Mohawk Finance and ranked pari passu with all of Mohawk Finance’s other existing and future senior unsecured indebtedness. The 2019 Floating Rate Notes were fully, unconditionally and irrevocably guaranteed by the Company on a senior unsecured basis. These notes bore interest at a rate per annum, reset quarterly, equal to three-month EURIBOR plus 0.3% (but in no event would the interest rate be less than zero). Interest on the 2019 Floating Rate Notes was payable quarterly on September 11, December 11, March 11, and June 11 of each year. Mohawk Finance paid financing costs of $911 in connection with the 2019 Floating Rate Notes. These costs were deferred and amortized over the term of the 2019 Floating Rate Notes. On September 11, 2019, the Company paid the remaining €300,000 outstanding principal of the 2019 Floating Rate Notes utilizing cash on hand and borrowings under its European commercial paper program.

On June 9, 2015, the Company issued €500,000 aggregate principal amount of 2.00% Senior Notes (“2.00% Senior Notes”) due January 14, 2022. The 2.00% Senior Notes are senior unsecured obligations of the Company and rank pari passu with all of the Company’s existing and future unsecured indebtedness. Interest on the 2.00% Senior Notes is payable annually in cash on January 14 of each year, commencing on January 14, 2016. The Company paid financing costs of $4,218 in connection with the 2.00% Senior Notes. These costs were deferred and are being amortized over the term of the 2.00% Senior Notes.

On January 31, 2013, the Company issued $600,000 aggregate principal amount of 3.85% Senior Notes (“3.85% Senior Notes”) due February 1, 2023. The 3.85% Senior Notes are senior unsecured obligations of the Company and rank pari passu with all of the Company’s existing and future unsecured indebtedness. Interest on the 3.85% Senior Notes is payable semi-annually in cash on February 1 and August 1 of each year. The Company paid financing costs of $6,000 in connection with the 3.85% Senior Notes. These costs were deferred and are being amortized over the term of the 3.85% Senior Notes.

As defined in the related agreements, the Company’s senior notes contain covenants, representations and warranties and events of default, subject to exceptions, and restrictions on the Company’s financial and business operations, including limitations on liens, restrictions on entering into sale and leaseback transactions, fundamental changes, and a provision allowing the holder of the notes to require repayment upon a change of control triggering event.

Term Loan

On April 7, 2020, the Company entered into a credit agreement that provided for a $500,000 delayed draw term loan facility (the “Term Loan Facility”). On April 15, 2020, the Company borrowed the full amount on the Term Loan Facility, the proceeds of which could be used for funding working capital and general corporate purposes of the Company. The principal amount of the Term Loan Facility was to be repaid in a single installment on April 6, 2021. The Company could prepay all or a portion of the Term Loan Facility from time to time, plus accrued and unpaid interest. The obligations of the Company and its subsidiaries in respect of the Term Loan Facility were unsecured. The Term Loan Facility was subject to the same affirmative and negative covenants that are applicable to the Senior Credit Facility. The Company recorded financing costs of $1,088 in connection with the Term Loan. On May 15, 2020, the Company prepaid the entire outstanding balance on the Term Loan Facility utilizing cash on hand and proceeds from the 3.625% Senior Notes and associated financing costs were written off in the quarter ending June 27, 2020.

The fair values and carrying values of our debt instruments are detailed as follows:

	At September 26, 2020			At December 31, 2019
	Fair Value		Carrying Value	Fair Value	Carrying Value
1.750% Senior Notes, payable June 12, 2027; interest payable annually	$	552,879	581,598	—	—
3.625% Senior Notes, payable May 15, 2030; interest payable semi-annually	540,425		500,000	—	—
3.85% Senior Notes, payable February 1, 2023; interest payable semi-annually	636,480		600,000	627,144	600,000
2.00% Senior Notes, payable January 14, 2022; interest payable annually	572,531		581,598	580,235	560,099
2020 Floating Rate Notes, payable May 18, 2020; interest payable quarterly	—		—	336,066	336,059
2021 Floating Rate Notes, payable September 04, 2021; interest payable quarterly	340,057		348,959	335,965	336,059
U.S. commercial paper	—		—	317,000	317,000
European commercial paper	—		—	376,946	376,946
Five-year Senior unsecured Credit Facility, due October 18, 2024	—		—	16,803	16,803
Finance leases and other	38,866		38,866	30,049	30,049
Unamortized debt issuance costs	(12,110)		(12,110)	(3,129)	(3,129)
Total debt	2,669,128		2,638,911	2,617,079	2,569,886
Less current portion of long term debt and commercial paper	356,130		356,130	1,051,498	1,051,498
Long-term debt, less current portion	$	2,312,998	2,282,781	1,565,581	1,518,388

The fair values of the Company’s debt instruments were estimated using market observable inputs, including quoted prices in active markets, market indices and interest rate measurements. Within the hierarchy of fair value measurements, these are Level 2 fair values.

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Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows Information

9 Months Ended

Sep. 26, 2020

Supplemental Cash Flow Information [Abstract]

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows Information

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows Information

    Supplemental cash flow information were as follows:

	Nine Months Ended
	September 26, 2020		September 28, 2019
Net cash paid (received) during the periods for:
Interest	$	36,223	42,911
Income taxes	$	40,602	100,544
Supplemental schedule of non-cash investing and financing activities:
Additions to property, plant and equipment	$	44,245	21,021
Fair value of net assets acquired in acquisition	$	3,147	82,394
Liabilities assumed in acquisition	(3,147)		(5,547)
	$	—	76,847

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General (Policies)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 26, 2020

Accounting Policies [Abstract]

Interim Reporting

Interim ReportingThe accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with instructions to Form 10-Q and do not include all of the information and footnotes required by U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“U.S. GAAP”) for complete financial statements. In the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring accruals) considered necessary for a fair presentation have been included. These statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto, and the Company’s description of critical accounting policies, included in the Company’s 2019 Annual Report on Form 10-K, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Results for interim periods are not necessarily indicative of the results for the year.

Short-Term Investments and Short-Term Bond Fund

Short-Term Investments

The Company invests in high quality credit instruments. At September 26, 2020, such investments consisted of a short-duration bond fund. At December 31, 2019, amounts consisted solely of investments in the Company's commercial paper by its wholly-owned captive insurance company. Such investments are not insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation.

The Company's investment in the short-duration bond fund is classified as an equity security, recorded at fair value based on the closing market price of the security. The Company recognizes dividends, realized and unrealized gains and losses to other expense (income), net in the statement of operations.

Hedges of Net Investments in Non-U.S. Operations

Hedges of Net Investments in Non-U.S. OperationsThe Company has numerous investments outside the United States. The net assets of these subsidiaries are exposed to changes and volatility in currency exchange rates. The Company uses foreign currency denominated debt to hedge its non-U.S. net investments against adverse movements in exchange rates. The gains and losses on the Company’s net investments in its non-U.S. operations are economically offset by losses and gains on its foreign currency borrowings.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

Recent Accounting Pronouncements - Recently Adopted

In June 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-13, Financial Instruments – Credit Losses (Topic 326): Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments, which was further amended by additional accounting standards updates issued by the FASB.  The new standard replaced the incurred loss impairment methodology for recognizing credit losses with a new methodology that requires recognition of lifetime expected credit losses when a financial asset is originated or purchased, even if the risk of loss is remote. The new methodology (referred to as the current expected credit losses model, or "CECL") applies to most financial assets measured at amortized cost, including trade receivables, and requires consideration of a broader range of reasonable and supportable information to estimate expected credit losses.  The Company adopted the new standard on January 1, 2020 using a modified retrospective transition approach, with the cumulative impact being immaterial to the financial statements.

In January 2017, the FASB issued ASU 2017-04, Intangibles - Goodwill and other (Topic 350): Simplifying the test for goodwill impairment. The amendments remove the second step of the current goodwill impairment test. An entity will apply a one-step quantitative test and record the amount of goodwill impairment as the excess of a reporting unit's carrying amount over its fair value, not to exceed the total amount of goodwill allocated to the reporting unit. The new guidance does not amend the optional qualitative assessment of goodwill impairment. This guidance is effective for impairment tests in fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019. The effect of adopting the new standard was not material.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements - Effective in Future Years

In December 2019, the FASB issued ASU 2019-12, Simplifying the Accounting for Income Taxes which simplified the accounting for income taxes in several areas by removing certain exceptions and by clarifying and amending existing guidance applicable to accounting for income taxes. The amendment is effective commencing in 2021 with early adoption permitted. The Company is currently evaluating the impact that the adoption of this accounting standards update will have on its consolidated financial statements.

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Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 26, 2020

Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]

Summary of segment revenues disaggregated by geography and product line

The following table presents the Company’s segment revenues disaggregated by the geographical market location of customer sales and product categories for the three months ended September 26, 2020 and September 28, 2019:

September 26, 2020	Global Ceramic segment		Flooring NA segment	Flooring ROW segment	Total
Geographical Markets
United States	$	508,291	947,648	421	1,456,360
Europe	197,070		2,655	466,172	665,897
Russia	77,564		25	36,062	113,651
Other	128,378		31,964	178,620	338,962
	$	911,303	982,292	681,275	2,574,870
Product Categories
Ceramic & Stone	$	908,419	7,170	—	915,589
Carpet & Resilient	2,884		791,212	241,561	1,035,657
Laminate & Wood	—		183,910	223,240	407,150
Other(1)	—		—	216,474	216,474
	$	911,303	982,292	681,275	2,574,870

September 28, 2019	Global Ceramic segment		Flooring NA segment	Flooring ROW segment	Total
Geographical Markets
United States	$	537,247	963,784	475	1,501,506
Europe	168,032		1,901	424,230	594,163
Russia	77,024		15	32,614	109,653
Other	134,119		36,208	143,536	313,863
	$	916,422	1,001,908	600,855	2,519,185
Product Categories
Ceramic & Stone	$	916,422	13,570	—	929,992
Carpet & Resilient	—		816,190	193,941	1,010,131
Laminate & Wood	—		172,148	204,241	376,389
Other(1)	—		—	202,673	202,673
	$	916,422	1,001,908	600,855	2,519,185

(1) Other includes roofing elements, insulation boards, chipboards and IP contracts.

The following table presents the Company’s segment revenues disaggregated by the geographical market location of customer sales and product categories for the nine months ended September 26, 2020 and September 28, 2019:

September 26, 2020	Global Ceramic segment		Flooring NA segment	Flooring ROW segment	Total
Geographical Markets
United States	$	1,485,934	2,535,874	1,504	4,023,312
Europe	513,253		6,132	1,259,023	1,778,408
Russia	192,588		25	84,622	277,235
Other	321,313		88,679	421,486	831,478
	$	2,513,088	2,630,710	1,766,635	6,910,433
Product Categories
Ceramic & Stone	$	2,508,604	24,938	—	2,533,542
Carpet & Resilient	4,484		2,090,681	596,135	2,691,300
Laminate & Wood	—		515,091	587,516	1,102,607
Other (1)	—		—	582,984	582,984
	$	2,513,088	2,630,710	1,766,635	6,910,433

September 28, 2019	Global Ceramic segment		Flooring NA segment	Flooring ROW segment	Total
Geographical Markets
United States	$	1,633,583	2,793,110	1,252	4,427,945
Europe	552,546		5,902	1,369,908	1,928,356
Russia	196,731		66	83,315	280,112
Other	389,945		108,249	411,553	909,747
	$	2,772,805	2,907,327	1,866,028	7,546,160
Product Categories
Ceramic & Stone	$	2,772,805	41,928	—	2,814,733
Carpet & Resilient	—		2,360,014	586,388	2,946,402
Laminate & Wood	—		505,385	629,500	1,134,885
Other (1)	—		—	650,140	650,140
	$	2,772,805	2,907,327	1,866,028	7,546,160

(1) Other includes roofing elements, insulation boards, chipboards and IP contracts.

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Restructuring, acquisition and integration-related costs (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 26, 2020

Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]

Schedule of restructuring reserve by type of cost

Restructuring, acquisition transaction and integration-related costs consisted of the following during the three and nine months ended September 26, 2020 and September 28, 2019:

	Three Months Ended			Nine Months Ended
	September 26, 2020		September 28, 2019	September 26, 2020	September 28, 2019
Cost of sales
Restructuring costs(1)	$	17,711	7,284	78,383	43,197
Acquisition integration-related costs	(1)		180	1,153	2,736
Restructuring and acquisition integration-related costs	$	17,710	7,464	79,536	45,933
Selling, general and administrative expenses
Restructuring costs(1)	$	8,627	491	21,704	2,336
Acquisition transaction-related costs	—		413	(210)	1,330
Acquisition integration-related costs	137		1,147	1,702	4,554
Restructuring, acquisition transaction and integration-related costs	$	8,764	2,051	23,196	8,220

(1) The restructuring costs for 2020 and 2019 primarily relate to the Company’s actions taken to lower its cost structure and improve efficiencies of manufacturing and distribution operations as well as actions related to the Company’s recent acquisitions. The Company currently estimates that it will incur additional restructuring costs of approximately $35,000 primarily related to accelerated depreciation and period closure costs in its Flooring North America and Global Ceramic segments, which are expected to be substantially concluded in 2020.

Schedule of restructuring and related costs

The restructuring activity for the three months ended September 26, 2020 is as follows:

	Lease impairments		Asset write-downs	Severance	Other restructuring costs	Total
Balance as of June 27, 2020	$	5	—	24,186	463	24,654
Provision - Global Ceramic segment	1,389		7,758	2,170	2,937	14,254
Provision - Flooring NA segment	—		2,627	54	3,271	5,952
Provision - Flooring ROW segment	—		404	(2)	1,481	1,883
Provision - Corporate	—		3,685	564	—	4,249
Total provision	1,389		14,474	2,786	7,689	26,338
Cash payments	(5)		—	(6,666)	(4,483)	(11,154)
Non-cash items	(1,389)		(14,474)	577	(3,006)	(18,292)
Balance as of September 26, 2020	$	—	—	20,883	663	21,546
Provision amounts recorded in:
Cost of sales	$	—	9,758	1,068	6,885	17,711
Selling, general and administrative expenses	1,389		4,716	1,718	804	8,627
Total provision	$	1,389	14,474	2,786	7,689	26,338

The restructuring activity for the nine months ended September 26, 2020 is as follows:

	Lease impairments		Asset write-downs	Severance	Other restructuring costs	Total
Balance as of December 31, 2019	$	21	—	4,122	116	4,259
Provision - Global Ceramic segment	1,389		12,383	14,123	3,242	31,137
Provision - Flooring NA segment	—		28,959	5,036	8,952	42,947
Provision - Flooring ROW segment	—		9,302	7,636	3,557	20,495
Provision - Corporate	—		3,685	1,823	—	5,508
Total provision	1,389		54,329	28,618	15,751	100,087
Cash payments	(21)		—	(12,283)	(10,209)	(22,513)
Non-cash items	(1,389)		(54,329)	426	(4,995)	(60,287)
Balance as of September 26, 2020	$	—	—	20,883	663	21,546
Provision amounts recorded in:
Cost of sales	$	—	49,613	15,127	13,643	78,383
Selling, general and administrative expenses	1,389		4,716	13,491	2,108	21,704
Total provision	$	1,389	54,329	28,618	15,751	100,087

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Fair Value (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 26, 2020

Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]

Schedule of fair value measurements

The following table presents the items measured at fair value as of September 26, 2020 and December 31, 2019:

	Fair Value
	September 26, 2020		December 31, 2019
Cash and cash equivalents:
Money market funds (Level 1)	$	310,569	—
Short-term investments:
Short-duration bond fund (Level 1) (1)	407,784		—
Commercial paper (Level 2)	—		42,500

(1) The Company's investment is in a Short-duration bond fund that is designed to deliver current income consistent with the preservation of capital through investing in high-and medium grade fixed income securities. The investment is readily convertible into cash.

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Receivables, net (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 26, 2020

Receivables [Abstract]

Schedule of net components of receivables

Receivables, net are as follows:

	At September 26, 2020		At December 31, 2019
Customers, trade	$	1,696,515	1,491,592
Income tax receivable	9,183		8,428
Other	87,114		88,520
	1,792,812		1,588,540
Less: allowance for discounts, claims and doubtful accounts(1)	81,851		61,921
Receivables, net	$	1,710,961	1,526,619

(1) The Company adopted the new standard, ASU 2016-13, Financial Instruments – Credit Losses (Topic 326): Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments, on January 1, 2020 using a modified retrospective transition approach, with the cumulative impact being immaterial to the financial statements.

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Inventories (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 26, 2020

Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]

Schedule of net components of inventories

The components of inventories are as follows:

	At September 26, 2020		At December 31, 2019
Finished goods	$	1,310,673	1,610,742
Work in process	122,610		144,639
Raw materials	408,690		526,947
Total inventories	$	1,841,973	2,282,328

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Goodwill and intangible assets (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 26, 2020

Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]

Schedule of goodwill

The components of goodwill and other intangible assets are as follows:

Goodwill:

	Global Ceramic segment		Flooring NA segment	Flooring ROW segment	Total
Balance as of December 31, 2019
Goodwill	$	1,583,576	874,198	1,439,678	3,897,452
Accumulated impairment losses	(531,930)		(343,054)	(452,441)	(1,327,425)
	1,051,646		531,144	987,237	2,570,027
Goodwill recognized during the period	—		—	(9,642)	(9,642)
Currency translation during the period	(17,997)		—	32,253	14,256
Balance as of September 26, 2020
Goodwill	1,565,579		874,198	1,462,289	3,902,066
Accumulated impairment losses	(531,930)		(343,054)	(452,441)	(1,327,425)
	$	1,033,649	531,144	1,009,848	2,574,641

Schedule of indefinite life assets not subject to amortization

Intangible assets not subject to amortization:

	Tradenames
Balance as of December 31, 2019	$	702,732
Currency translation during the period	(4,166)
Balance as of September 26, 2020	$	698,566

Schedule of intangible assets subject to amortization

Intangible assets subject to amortization:

Gross carrying amounts:	Customer relationships		Patents	Other	Total
Balance as of December 31, 2019	$	645,206	249,100	6,631	900,937
Intangible assets recognized during the period	12,789		—	—	12,789
Currency translation during the period	12,622		9,548	(27)	22,143
Balance as of September 26, 2020	$	670,617	258,648	6,604	935,869
Accumulated amortization:	Customer relationships		Patents	Other	Total
Balance as of December 31, 2019	$	426,765	246,872	1,153	674,790
Amortization during the period	19,531		1,595	57	21,183
Currency translation during the period	10,173		9,495	16	19,684
Balance as of September 26, 2020	$	456,469	257,962	1,226	715,657
Intangible assets subject to amortization, net	$	214,148	686	5,378	220,212

Schedule of intangible assets amortization expense

	Three Months Ended			Nine Months Ended
	September 26, 2020		September 28, 2019	September 26, 2020	September 28, 2019
Amortization expense	$	7,327	6,912	21,183	20,596

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Accounts payable and accrued expenses (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 26, 2020

Payables and Accruals [Abstract]

Components of accounts payable and accrued expenses

Accounts payable and accrued expenses are as follows:

	At September 26, 2020		At December 31, 2019
Outstanding checks in excess of cash	$	4,229	9,924
Accounts payable, trade	989,880		824,956
Accrued expenses	564,146		461,035
Product warranties	53,520		49,184
Accrued interest	22,088		21,050
Accrued compensation and benefits	299,343		192,991
Total accounts payable and accrued expenses	$	1,933,206	1,559,140

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Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 26, 2020

Equity [Abstract]

Schedule of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)

The changes in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) by component for the nine months ended September 26, 2020 are as follows:

	Foreign currency translation adjustments		Pensions, net of tax	Total
Balance as of December 31, 2019	$	(753,108)	(12,716)	(765,824)
Current period other comprehensive income (loss)	(169,763)		164	(169,599)
Balance as of September 26, 2020	$	(922,871)	(12,552)	(935,423)

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Leases (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 26, 2020

Leases [Abstract]

Schedule of components of lease expense, lease term, and discount rate

The components of lease costs for the three months ended September 26, 2020 and September 28, 2019 are as follows:

	Three Months Ended September 26, 2020					Three Months Ended September 28, 2019
	Cost of Goods Sold		Selling, General and Administrative	Total		Cost of Goods Sold	Selling, General and Administrative	Total
Operating lease costs
Fixed	$	5,797	25,905	31,702		8,068	25,316	33,384
Short-term	3,036		4,004	7,040		1,092	2,640	3,732
Variable	1,926		6,984	8,910		1,475	7,053	8,528
Sub-leases	(95)		(147)	(242)		(114)	(113)	(227)
	$	10,664	36,746	47,410		10,521	34,896	45,417
	Three Months Ended September 26, 2020					Three Months Ended September 28, 2019
	Depreciation and Amortization		Interest	Total		Depreciation and Amortization	Interest	Total
Finance lease costs
Amortization of leased assets	$	1,672	—	1,672		404	—	404
Interest on lease liabilities	—		189	189		—	102	102
	$	1,672	189	1,861		404	102	506
Net lease costs				$	49,271			45,923

The components of lease costs for the nine months ended September 26, 2020 and September 28, 2019 are as follows:

	Nine Months Ended September 26, 2020					Nine Months Ended September 28, 2019
	Cost of Goods Sold		Selling, General and Administrative	Total		Cost of Goods Sold	Selling, General and Administrative	Total
Operating lease costs
Fixed	$	19,086	76,548	95,634		23,925	72,578	96,503
Short-term	8,174		11,689	19,863		4,083	9,126	13,209
Variable	6,316		22,404	28,720		5,846	21,601	27,447
Sub-leases	(313)		(415)	(728)		(239)	(397)	(636)
	$	33,263	110,226	143,489		33,615	102,908	136,523
	Nine Months Ended September 26, 2020					Nine Months Ended September 28, 2019
	Depreciation and Amortization		Interest	Total		Depreciation and Amortization	Interest	Total
Finance lease costs
Amortization of leased assets	$	4,402	—	4,402		1,228	—	1,228
Interest on lease liabilities	—		492	492		—	191	191
	$	4,402	492	4,894		1,228	191	1,419
Net lease costs				$	148,383			137,942

Lease term and discount rate are as follows:

	At September 26, 2020		At December 31, 2019
Weighted Average Remaining Lease Term
Operating Leases	4.3 years		4.3 years
Finance Leases	7.3 years		8.4 years
Weighted Average Discount Rate
Operating Leases	3.1	%	3.3	%
Finance Leases	1.5	%	1.4	%

Schedule of supplemental balance sheet information

Supplemental balance sheet information related to leases is as follows:

	Classification	At September 26, 2020		At December 31, 2019
Assets
Operating Leases
Right of use operating lease assets	Right of use operating lease assets	$	303,050	323,003
Finance Leases
Property, plant and equipment, gross	Property, plant and equipment	48,347		35,271
Accumulated depreciation	Accumulated depreciation	(10,203)		(5,664)
Property, plant and equipment, net	Property, plant and equipment, net	38,144		29,607
Total lease assets		$	341,194	352,610
Liabilities
Operating Leases
Other current	Current operating lease liabilities	$	97,778	101,945
Non-current	Non-current operating lease liabilities	214,654		228,155
Total operating liabilities		312,432		330,100
Finance Leases
Short-term debt	Short-term debt and current portion of long-term debt	7,033		4,835
Long-term debt	Long-term debt, less current portion	31,747		25,214
Total finance liabilities		38,780		30,049
Total lease liabilities		$	351,212	360,149

Schedule of finance lease maturities

Maturities of lease liabilities are as follows:

Year ending December 31,	Finance Leases		Operating Leases	Total
2020 (excluding the nine months ended September 26, 2020)	$	1,974	30,826	32,800
2021	7,414		106,731	114,145
2022	6,974		79,632	86,606
2023	6,273		49,986	56,259
2024	4,738		29,767	34,505
Thereafter	14,369		39,114	53,483
Total lease payments	41,742		336,056	377,798
Less imputed interest	2,962		23,624
Present value, Total	$	38,780	312,432

Schedule of operating lease maturities

Maturities of lease liabilities are as follows:

Year ending December 31,	Finance Leases		Operating Leases	Total
2020 (excluding the nine months ended September 26, 2020)	$	1,974	30,826	32,800
2021	7,414		106,731	114,145
2022	6,974		79,632	86,606
2023	6,273		49,986	56,259
2024	4,738		29,767	34,505
Thereafter	14,369		39,114	53,483
Total lease payments	41,742		336,056	377,798
Less imputed interest	2,962		23,624
Present value, Total	$	38,780	312,432

Supplemental cash flow information

Supplemental cash flow information related to leases was as follows:

	Nine Months Ended
	September 26, 2020		September 28, 2019
Cash paid for amounts included in measurement of lease liabilities:
Operating cash flows from operating leases	$	92,785	96,752
Operating cash flows from finance leases	492		123
Financing cash flows from finance leases	4,469		1,224
Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for lease obligations:
Operating leases	67,000		113,253
Finance leases	10,340		7,636
Amortization:
Amortization of right of use operating lease assets(1)	85,266		85,061

(1) Amortization of Right of use operating lease assets during the period is reflected in Other assets and prepaid expenses on the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows.

Supplemental cash flow information were as follows:

	Nine Months Ended
	September 26, 2020		September 28, 2019
Net cash paid (received) during the periods for:
Interest	$	36,223	42,911
Income taxes	$	40,602	100,544
Supplemental schedule of non-cash investing and financing activities:
Additions to property, plant and equipment	$	44,245	21,021
Fair value of net assets acquired in acquisition	$	3,147	82,394
Liabilities assumed in acquisition	(3,147)		(5,547)
	$	—	76,847

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Other expense (income), net (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 26, 2020

Other Nonoperating Income (Expense) [Abstract]

Summary of other expense (income), net

Other expense (income), net is as follows:

	Three Months Ended			Nine Months Ended
	September 26, 2020		September 28, 2019	September 26, 2020	September 28, 2019
Foreign currency losses (gains), net	$	4,495	(1,181)	9,734	(203)
Release of indemnification asset	—		(659)	—	(659)
Impairment of joint venture in Brazil	—		—	3,599	—
Dividend income	(1,350)		—	(1,350)	—
Impairment of net investment in a manufacturer and distributor of Ceramic tile in China(1)	—		65,172	—	65,172
All other, net	(3,871)		(10,619)	(5,993)	(18,381)
Total other expense (income), net	$	(726)	52,713	5,990	45,929

(1) During the third quarter in 2019, the Company determined that its net investment in a manufacturer and distributor of ceramic tile in China was impaired and therefore recorded a net impairment charge of $65,172.

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Stockholders' Equity (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 26, 2020

Equity [Abstract]

Schedule of changes in stockholders' equity

The following tables reflect the changes in stockholders’ equity for the three months ended September 26, 2020 and September 28, 2019 (in thousands).

	Total Stockholders’ Equity
	Common Stock			Additional Paid-in Capital		Retained Earnings		Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)		Treasury Stock			Noncontrolling Interest		Total Stockholders' Equity
	Shares	Amount								Shares	Amount
June 27, 2020	78,541	$	785	$	1,874,623	$	7,225,828	$	(966,776)	(7,346)	$	(215,648)	$	6,052	$	7,924,864
Shares issued under employee and director stock plans	4	—		492		—		—		—	—		—		492
Stock-based compensation expense	—	—		4,883		—		—		—	—		—		4,883
Repurchases of common stock	—	—		—		—		—		—	—		—		—
Noncontrolling earnings (loss)	—	—		—		—		—		—	—		336		336
Currency translation adjustment on non-controlling interests	—	—		—		—		—		—	—		24		24
Currency translation adjustment	—	—		—		—		31,283		—	—		—		31,283
Prior pension and post-retirement benefit service cost and actuarial gain (loss)	—	—		—		—		70		—	—		—		70
CECL adoption	—	—		—		—		—		—	—		—		—
Net income	—	—		—		205,117		—		—	—		—		205,117
September 26, 2020	78,545	$	785	$	1,879,998	$	7,430,945	$	(935,423)	(7,346)	$	(215,648)	$	6,412	$	8,167,069

	Total Stockholders’ Equity
	Common Stock			Additional Paid-in Capital		Retained Earnings		Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)		Treasury Stock			Noncontrolling Interest		Total Stockholders' Equity
	Shares	Amount								Shares	Amount
June 29, 2019	79,712	$	797	$	1,859,248	$	6,903,261	$	(732,521)	(7,348)	$	(215,712)	$	6,518	$	7,821,591
Shares issued under employee and director stock plans	—	—		—		—		—		—	—		—		—
Stock-based compensation expense	—	—		5,651		—		—		—	—		—		5,651
Repurchases of common stock	(519)	(5)		—		(67,703)		—		—	—		—		(67,708)
Noncontrolling earnings	—	—		—		—		—		—	—		150		150
Currency translation adjustment on non-controlling interests	—	—		—		—		—		—	—		(157)		(157)
Currency translation adjustment	—	—		—		—		(149,982)		—	—		—		(149,982)
Prior pension and post-retirement benefit service cost and actuarial gain (loss)	—	—		—		—		216		—	—		—		216
Net income	—	—		—		155,518		—		—	—		—		155,518
September 28, 2019	79,193	$	792	$	1,864,899	$	6,991,076	$	(882,287)	(7,348)	$	(215,712)	$	6,511	$	7,765,279

The following tables reflect the changes in stockholders’ equity for the nine months ended September 26, 2020 and September 28, 2019 (in thousands).

	Total Stockholders’ Equity
	Common Stock			Additional Paid-in Capital		Retained Earnings		Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)		Treasury Stock			Noncontrolling Interest		Total Stockholders' Equity
	Shares	Amount								Shares	Amount
January 1, 2020	78,980	$	790	$	1,868,250	$	7,232,337	$	(765,824)	(7,348)	$	(215,712)	$	6,607	$	8,126,448
Shares issued under employee and director stock plans	144	1		(2,811)		—		—		2	64		—		(2,746)
Stock-based compensation expense	—	—		14,559		—		—		—	—		—		14,559
Repurchases of common stock	(579)	(6)		—		(68,635)		—		—	—		—		(68,641)
Noncontrolling earnings (loss)	—	—		—		—		—		—	—		(44)		(44)
Currency translation adjustment on non-controlling interests	—	—		—		—		—		—	—		(151)		(151)
Currency translation adjustment	—	—		—		—		(169,763)		—	—		—		(169,763)
Prior pension and post-retirement benefit service cost and actuarial gain (loss)	—	—		—		—		164		—	—		—		164
CECL adoption	—	—		—		(131)		—		—	—		—		(131)
Net income	—	—		—		267,374		—		—	—		—		267,374
September 26, 2020	78,545	$	785	$	1,879,998	$	7,430,945	$	(935,423)	(7,346)	$	(215,648)	$	6,412	$	8,167,069

	Total Stockholders’ Equity
	Common Stock			Additional Paid-in Capital		Retained Earnings		Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)		Treasury Stock			Noncontrolling Interest		Total Stockholders' Equity
	Shares	Amount								Shares	Amount
January 1, 2019	79,656	$	797	$	1,852,173	$	6,588,197	$	(791,608)	(7,349)	$	(215,745)	$	6,245	$	7,440,059
Shares issued under employee and director stock plans	122	1		(4,502)		—		—		1	33		—		(4,468)
Stock-based compensation expense	—	—		17,228		—		—		—	—		—		17,228
Repurchases of common stock	(585)	(6)		—		(76,665)		—		—	—		—		(76,671)
Noncontrolling earnings	—	—		—		—		—		—	—		354		354
Currency translation adjustment on non-controlling interests	—	—		—		—		—		—	—		(88)		(88)
Currency translation adjustment	—	—				—		(90,962)		—	—		—		(90,962)
Prior pension and post-retirement benefit service cost and actuarial gain (loss)	—	—		—		—		283		—	—		—		283
Net income	—	—		—		479,544		—		—	—		—		479,544
September 28, 2019	79,193	$	792	$	1,864,899	$	6,991,076	$	(882,287)	(7,348)	$	(215,712)	$	6,511	$	7,765,279

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Earnings per share (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 26, 2020

Earnings Per Share [Abstract]

Schedule of earnings per share

A reconciliation of net earnings available to common stockholders and weighted-average common shares outstanding for purposes of calculating basic and diluted earnings per share is as follows:

	Three Months Ended			Nine Months Ended
	September 26, 2020		September 28, 2019	September 26, 2020	September 28, 2019
Net earnings attributable to Mohawk Industries, Inc.	$	205,117	155,518	267,374	479,544
Weighted-average common shares outstanding-basic and diluted:
Weighted-average common shares outstanding—basic	71,197		72,106	71,190	72,302
Add weighted-average dilutive potential common shares—options to purchase common shares and RSUs, net	181		286	172	276
Weighted-average common shares outstanding-diluted	71,378		72,392	71,362	72,578
Earnings per share attributable to Mohawk Industries, Inc.
Basic	$	2.88	2.16	3.76	6.63
Diluted	$	2.87	2.15	3.75	6.61

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Segment reporting (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 26, 2020

Segment Reporting [Abstract]

Summary of segment information

Segment information is as follows:

	Three Months Ended			Nine Months Ended
	September 26, 2020		September 28, 2019	September 26, 2020	September 28, 2019
Net sales:
Global Ceramic segment	$	911,303	916,422	2,513,088	2,772,805
Flooring NA segment	982,292		1,001,908	2,630,710	2,907,327
Flooring ROW segment	681,275		600,855	1,766,635	1,866,028
Total	$	2,574,870	2,519,185	6,910,433	7,546,160
Operating income (loss)(1):
Global Ceramic segment	$	73,998	83,305	88,166	283,571
Flooring NA segment	74,313		82,768	65,035	148,010
Flooring ROW segment	129,135		82,988	234,429	272,071
Corporate and intersegment eliminations	(14,702)		(8,841)	(34,362)	(31,242)
Total	$	262,744	240,220	353,268	672,410

(1)During the second quarter of 2020, the Company revised the methodology it uses to estimate and allocate corporate general and administrative expenses to its operating segments to better align usage of corporate resources allocated to the Company segments. The updated allocation methodology had no impact on the Company’s consolidated statements of operations. This change was applied retrospectively, and segment operating income for all comparative periods has been updated to reflect this change.

	At September 26, 2020		At December 31, 2019
Assets:
Global Ceramic segment	$	5,111,492	5,419,896
Flooring NA segment	3,626,339		3,823,654
Flooring ROW segment	3,928,243		3,925,246
Corporate and intersegment eliminations	1,118,140		217,884
Total	$	13,784,214	13,386,680

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Debt (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 26, 2020

Debt Disclosure [Abstract]

Schedule of carrying values and estimated fair values of debt instruments

The fair values and carrying values of our debt instruments are detailed as follows:

	At September 26, 2020			At December 31, 2019
	Fair Value		Carrying Value	Fair Value	Carrying Value
1.750% Senior Notes, payable June 12, 2027; interest payable annually	$	552,879	581,598	—	—
3.625% Senior Notes, payable May 15, 2030; interest payable semi-annually	540,425		500,000	—	—
3.85% Senior Notes, payable February 1, 2023; interest payable semi-annually	636,480		600,000	627,144	600,000
2.00% Senior Notes, payable January 14, 2022; interest payable annually	572,531		581,598	580,235	560,099
2020 Floating Rate Notes, payable May 18, 2020; interest payable quarterly	—		—	336,066	336,059
2021 Floating Rate Notes, payable September 04, 2021; interest payable quarterly	340,057		348,959	335,965	336,059
U.S. commercial paper	—		—	317,000	317,000
European commercial paper	—		—	376,946	376,946
Five-year Senior unsecured Credit Facility, due October 18, 2024	—		—	16,803	16,803
Finance leases and other	38,866		38,866	30,049	30,049
Unamortized debt issuance costs	(12,110)		(12,110)	(3,129)	(3,129)
Total debt	2,669,128		2,638,911	2,617,079	2,569,886
Less current portion of long term debt and commercial paper	356,130		356,130	1,051,498	1,051,498
Long-term debt, less current portion	$	2,312,998	2,282,781	1,565,581	1,518,388

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Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows Information (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 26, 2020

Supplemental Cash Flow Information [Abstract]

Supplemental cash flow information

Supplemental cash flow information related to leases was as follows:

	Nine Months Ended
	September 26, 2020		September 28, 2019
Cash paid for amounts included in measurement of lease liabilities:
Operating cash flows from operating leases	$	92,785	96,752
Operating cash flows from finance leases	492		123
Financing cash flows from finance leases	4,469		1,224
Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for lease obligations:
Operating leases	67,000		113,253
Finance leases	10,340		7,636
Amortization:
Amortization of right of use operating lease assets(1)	85,266		85,061

(1) Amortization of Right of use operating lease assets during the period is reflected in Other assets and prepaid expenses on the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows.

Supplemental cash flow information were as follows:

	Nine Months Ended
	September 26, 2020		September 28, 2019
Net cash paid (received) during the periods for:
Interest	$	36,223	42,911
Income taxes	$	40,602	100,544
Supplemental schedule of non-cash investing and financing activities:
Additions to property, plant and equipment	$	44,245	21,021
Fair value of net assets acquired in acquisition	$	3,147	82,394
Liabilities assumed in acquisition	(3,147)		(5,547)
	$	—	76,847

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General (Details) - 2.00% senior notes due January 14, 2022 $ in Thousands	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 26, 2020 USD ($)	Sep. 28, 2019 USD ($)	Jun. 09, 2015 EUR (€)
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Aggregate principal amount of debts | €			€ 500,000,000
Interest rate percentage	2.00%		2.00%
Increase (decrease) in debt value	$ 21,499	$ (25,102)
Increase (decrease) in debt value, net of taxes	$ 16,331	$ (19,067)

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Acquisitions - Narrative (Details) $ in Thousands			3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Nov. 16, 2018 USD ($)	Jul. 02, 2018 USD ($)	Mar. 31, 2018 USD ($) business	Dec. 31, 2019 USD ($) business	Sep. 26, 2020 USD ($)
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Goodwill				$ 2,570,027	$ 2,574,641
Distribution Companies in the Netherlands and Czech Republic
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Purchase agreement price				76,237
Goodwill				38,366
Intangible assets subject to amortization				$ 12,789
Eliane
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Purchase agreement price	$ 148,302
Goodwill	33,019
Intangible assets subject to amortization	5,818
Indebtedness acquired	99,037
Godfrey Hirst Group
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Purchase agreement price		$ 400,894
Goodwill		88,655
Intangible assets subject to amortization		43,635
Tradenames | Eliane
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Indefinite-lived tradename intangible asset	$ 32,238
Tradenames | Godfrey Hirst Group
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Indefinite-lived tradename intangible asset		$ 58,671
Flooring ROW segment
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Number of acquisitions | business			3	2
Purchase agreement price			$ 24,610
Goodwill			12,874	$ 987,237	$ 1,009,848
Intangible assets subject to amortization			$ 7

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Revenue from Contracts with Customers - Narrative (Details) - USD ($)	3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 26, 2020	Sep. 26, 2020	Sep. 28, 2019	Dec. 31, 2019
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]
Contract liability	$ 36,557,000	$ 36,557,000		$ 34,959,000
Revenue recognized related to contract liabilities	0	0
Capitalized contract cost	$ 62,596,000	62,596,000		$ 69,039,000
Amortization of capitalized contract costs		$ 51,110,000	$ 41,889,000
Capitalized contract costs, amortization period		1 year

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Revenue from Contracts with Customers - Summary of Disaggregated Revenue (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 26, 2020	Sep. 28, 2019	Sep. 26, 2020	Sep. 28, 2019
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales	$ 2,574,870	$ 2,519,185	$ 6,910,433	$ 7,546,160
Ceramic & Stone
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales	915,589	929,992	2,533,542	2,814,733
Carpet & Resilient
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales	1,035,657	1,010,131	2,691,300	2,946,402
Laminate & Wood
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales	407,150	376,389	1,102,607	1,134,885
Other
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales	216,474	202,673	582,984	650,140
United States
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales	1,456,360	1,501,506	4,023,312	4,427,945
Europe
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales	665,897	594,163	1,778,408	1,928,356
Russia
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales	113,651	109,653	277,235	280,112
Other
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales	338,962	313,863	831,478	909,747
Global Ceramic segment
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales	911,303	916,422	2,513,088	2,772,805
Flooring NA segment
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales	982,292	1,001,908	2,630,710	2,907,327
Flooring ROW segment
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales	681,275	600,855	1,766,635	1,866,028
Operating segments | Global Ceramic segment
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales	911,303	916,422	2,513,088	2,772,805
Operating segments | Global Ceramic segment | Ceramic & Stone
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales	908,419	916,422	2,508,604	2,772,805
Operating segments | Global Ceramic segment | Carpet & Resilient
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales	2,884	0	4,484	0
Operating segments | Global Ceramic segment | Laminate & Wood
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales	0	0	0	0
Operating segments | Global Ceramic segment | Other
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales	0	0	0	0
Operating segments | Global Ceramic segment | United States
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales	508,291	537,247	1,485,934	1,633,583
Operating segments | Global Ceramic segment | Europe
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales	197,070	168,032	513,253	552,546
Operating segments | Global Ceramic segment | Russia
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales	77,564	77,024	192,588	196,731
Operating segments | Global Ceramic segment | Other
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales	128,378	134,119	321,313	389,945
Operating segments | Flooring NA segment
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales	982,292	1,001,908	2,630,710	2,907,327
Operating segments | Flooring NA segment | Ceramic & Stone
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales	7,170	13,570	24,938	41,928
Operating segments | Flooring NA segment | Carpet & Resilient
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales	791,212	816,190	2,090,681	2,360,014
Operating segments | Flooring NA segment | Laminate & Wood
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales	183,910	172,148	515,091	505,385
Operating segments | Flooring NA segment | Other
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales	0	0	0	0
Operating segments | Flooring NA segment | United States
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales	947,648	963,784	2,535,874	2,793,110
Operating segments | Flooring NA segment | Europe
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales	2,655	1,901	6,132	5,902
Operating segments | Flooring NA segment | Russia
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales	25	15	25	66
Operating segments | Flooring NA segment | Other
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales	31,964	36,208	88,679	108,249
Operating segments | Flooring ROW segment
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales	681,275	600,855	1,766,635	1,866,028
Operating segments | Flooring ROW segment | Ceramic & Stone
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales	0	0	0	0
Operating segments | Flooring ROW segment | Carpet & Resilient
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales	241,561	193,941	596,135	586,388
Operating segments | Flooring ROW segment | Laminate & Wood
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales	223,240	204,241	587,516	629,500
Operating segments | Flooring ROW segment | Other
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales	216,474	202,673	582,984	650,140
Operating segments | Flooring ROW segment | United States
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales	421	475	1,504	1,252
Operating segments | Flooring ROW segment | Europe
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales	466,172	424,230	1,259,023	1,369,908
Operating segments | Flooring ROW segment | Russia
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales	36,062	32,614	84,622	83,315
Operating segments | Flooring ROW segment | Other
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales	$ 178,620	$ 143,536	$ 421,486	$ 411,553

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Restructuring, acquisition and integration-related costs - Restructuring and Related Costs by Type of Cost (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 26, 2020	Sep. 28, 2019	Sep. 26, 2020	Sep. 28, 2019
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring costs	$ 26,338		$ 100,087
Estimated remaining restructuring costs	35		35
Cost of sales
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring costs	17,711	$ 7,284	78,383	$ 43,197
Acquisition integration-related costs	(1)	180	1,153	2,736
Restructuring, acquisition transaction and integration-related costs	17,710	7,464	79,536	45,933
Selling, general and administrative expenses
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring costs	8,627	491	21,704	2,336
Acquisition transaction-related costs	0	413	(210)	1,330
Acquisition integration-related costs	137	1,147	1,702	4,554
Restructuring, acquisition transaction and integration-related costs	$ 8,764	$ 2,051	$ 23,196	$ 8,220

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Restructuring, acquisition and integration-related costs - Restructuring Reserve (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 26, 2020	Sep. 28, 2019	Sep. 26, 2020	Sep. 28, 2019
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Balance as of December 31, 2019	$ 24,654		$ 4,259
Restructuring costs	26,338		100,087
Cash payments	(11,154)		(22,513)
Non-cash items	(18,292)		(60,287)
Balance as of September 26, 2020	21,546		21,546
Cost of sales
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Restructuring costs	17,711	$ 7,284	78,383	$ 43,197
Selling, general and administrative expenses
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Restructuring costs	8,627	$ 491	21,704	$ 2,336
Lease impairments
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Balance as of December 31, 2019	5		21
Restructuring costs	1,389		1,389
Cash payments	(5)		(21)
Non-cash items	(1,389)		(1,389)
Balance as of September 26, 2020	0		0
Lease impairments | Cost of sales
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Restructuring costs	0		0
Lease impairments | Selling, general and administrative expenses
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Restructuring costs	1,389		1,389
Asset write-downs
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Balance as of December 31, 2019	0		0
Restructuring costs	14,474		54,329
Cash payments	0		0
Non-cash items	(14,474)		(54,329)
Balance as of September 26, 2020	0		0
Asset write-downs | Cost of sales
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Restructuring costs	9,758		49,613
Asset write-downs | Selling, general and administrative expenses
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Restructuring costs	4,716		4,716
Severance
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Balance as of December 31, 2019	24,186		4,122
Restructuring costs	2,786		28,618
Cash payments	(6,666)		(12,283)
Non-cash items	577		426
Balance as of September 26, 2020	20,883		20,883
Severance | Cost of sales
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Restructuring costs	1,068		15,127
Severance | Selling, general and administrative expenses
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Restructuring costs	1,718		13,491
Other restructuring costs
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Balance as of December 31, 2019	463		116
Restructuring costs	7,689		15,751
Cash payments	(4,483)		(10,209)
Non-cash items	(3,006)		(4,995)
Balance as of September 26, 2020	663		663
Other restructuring costs | Cost of sales
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Restructuring costs	6,885		13,643
Other restructuring costs | Selling, general and administrative expenses
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Restructuring costs	804		2,108
Provision - Corporate
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Restructuring costs	4,249		5,508
Provision - Corporate | Lease impairments
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Restructuring costs	0		0
Provision - Corporate | Asset write-downs
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Restructuring costs	3,685		3,685
Provision - Corporate | Severance
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Restructuring costs	564		1,823
Provision - Corporate | Other restructuring costs
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Restructuring costs	0		0
Operating segments | Global Ceramic segment
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Restructuring costs	14,254		31,137
Operating segments | Global Ceramic segment | Lease impairments
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Restructuring costs	1,389		1,389
Operating segments | Global Ceramic segment | Asset write-downs
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Restructuring costs	7,758		12,383
Operating segments | Global Ceramic segment | Severance
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Restructuring costs	2,170		14,123
Operating segments | Global Ceramic segment | Other restructuring costs
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Restructuring costs	2,937		3,242
Operating segments | Provision - Flooring NA segment
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Restructuring costs	5,952		42,947
Operating segments | Provision - Flooring NA segment | Lease impairments
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Restructuring costs	0		0
Operating segments | Provision - Flooring NA segment | Asset write-downs
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Restructuring costs	2,627		28,959
Operating segments | Provision - Flooring NA segment | Severance
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Restructuring costs	54		5,036
Operating segments | Provision - Flooring NA segment | Other restructuring costs
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Restructuring costs	3,271		8,952
Operating segments | Provision - Flooring ROW segment
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Restructuring costs	1,883		20,495
Operating segments | Provision - Flooring ROW segment | Lease impairments
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Restructuring costs	0		0
Operating segments | Provision - Flooring ROW segment | Asset write-downs
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Restructuring costs	404		9,302
Operating segments | Provision - Flooring ROW segment | Severance
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Restructuring costs	(2)		7,636
Operating segments | Provision - Flooring ROW segment | Other restructuring costs
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Restructuring costs	$ 1,481		$ 3,557

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Fair Value - Schedule of fair value measurements (Details) - Fair value, recurring - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 26, 2020	Sep. 28, 2019
Level 1 | Short-duration bond fund (Level 1) (1)
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Short-term investments	$ 407,784	$ 0
Level 2 | Commercial paper (Level 2)
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Short-term investments	0	42,500
Money market funds | Level 1
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Cash and cash equivalents, fair value disclosure	$ 310,569	$ 0

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Receivables, net (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 26, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019
Receivables [Abstract]
Customers, trade	$ 1,696,515	$ 1,491,592
Income tax receivable	9,183	8,428
Other	87,114	88,520
Receivables, gross	1,792,812	1,588,540
Less: allowance for discounts, claims and doubtful accounts	81,851	61,921
Receivables, net	$ 1,710,961	$ 1,526,619

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Inventories (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 26, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]
Finished goods	$ 1,310,673	$ 1,610,742
Work in process	122,610	144,639
Raw materials	408,690	526,947
Total inventories	$ 1,841,973	$ 2,282,328

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Goodwill and intangible assets - Schedule of goodwill (Details) $ in Thousands	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 26, 2020 USD ($)
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Goodwill, gross, beginning balance	$ 3,897,452
Accumulated impairment losses, beginning balance	(1,327,425)
Goodwill, net, beginning balance	2,570,027
Goodwill recognized during the period	(9,642)
Currency translation during the period	14,256
Goodwill, gross, ending balance	3,902,066
Accumulated impairment losses, ending balance	(1,327,425)
Goodwill, net, ending balance	2,574,641
Global Ceramic segment
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Goodwill, gross, beginning balance	1,583,576
Accumulated impairment losses, beginning balance	(531,930)
Goodwill, net, beginning balance	1,051,646
Goodwill recognized during the period	0
Currency translation during the period	(17,997)
Goodwill, gross, ending balance	1,565,579
Accumulated impairment losses, ending balance	(531,930)
Goodwill, net, ending balance	1,033,649
Flooring NA segment
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Goodwill, gross, beginning balance	874,198
Accumulated impairment losses, beginning balance	(343,054)
Goodwill, net, beginning balance	531,144
Goodwill recognized during the period	0
Currency translation during the period	0
Goodwill, gross, ending balance	874,198
Accumulated impairment losses, ending balance	(343,054)
Goodwill, net, ending balance	531,144
Flooring ROW segment
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Goodwill, gross, beginning balance	1,439,678
Accumulated impairment losses, beginning balance	(452,441)
Goodwill, net, beginning balance	987,237
Goodwill recognized during the period	(9,642)
Currency translation during the period	32,253
Goodwill, gross, ending balance	1,462,289
Accumulated impairment losses, ending balance	(452,441)
Goodwill, net, ending balance	$ 1,009,848

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Goodwill and intangible assets - Schedule of indefinite life assets not subject to amortization (Details) - Tradenames $ in Thousands	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 26, 2020 USD ($)
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Roll Forward]
Balance as of December 31, 2019	$ 702,732
Currency translation during the period	(4,166)
Balance as of September 26, 2020	$ 698,566

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Goodwill and intangible assets - Schedule of intangible assets subject to amortization (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 26, 2020	Sep. 28, 2019	Sep. 26, 2020	Sep. 28, 2019	Dec. 31, 2019
Finite-lived Intangible Assets [Roll Forward]
Intangible assets subject to amortization, beginning balance			$ 900,937
Intangible assets recognized during the period			12,789
Currency translation during the period			22,143
Intangible assets subject to amortization, ending balance	$ 935,869		935,869
Accumulated amortization, beginning balance			674,790
Amortization during the period	7,327	$ 6,912	21,183	$ 20,596
Currency translation during the period			19,684
Accumulated amortization, ending balance	715,657		715,657
Intangible assets subject to amortization, net	220,212		220,212		$ 226,147
Customer relationships
Finite-lived Intangible Assets [Roll Forward]
Intangible assets subject to amortization, beginning balance			645,206
Intangible assets recognized during the period			12,789
Currency translation during the period			12,622
Intangible assets subject to amortization, ending balance	670,617		670,617
Accumulated amortization, beginning balance			426,765
Amortization during the period			19,531
Currency translation during the period			10,173
Accumulated amortization, ending balance	456,469		456,469
Intangible assets subject to amortization, net	214,148		214,148
Patents
Finite-lived Intangible Assets [Roll Forward]
Intangible assets subject to amortization, beginning balance			249,100
Intangible assets recognized during the period			0
Currency translation during the period			9,548
Intangible assets subject to amortization, ending balance	258,648		258,648
Accumulated amortization, beginning balance			246,872
Amortization during the period			1,595
Currency translation during the period			9,495
Accumulated amortization, ending balance	257,962		257,962
Intangible assets subject to amortization, net	686		686
Other
Finite-lived Intangible Assets [Roll Forward]
Intangible assets subject to amortization, beginning balance			6,631
Intangible assets recognized during the period			0
Currency translation during the period			(27)
Intangible assets subject to amortization, ending balance	6,604		6,604
Accumulated amortization, beginning balance			1,153
Amortization during the period			57
Currency translation during the period			16
Accumulated amortization, ending balance	1,226		1,226
Intangible assets subject to amortization, net	$ 5,378		$ 5,378

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Goodwill and intangible assets - Schedule of intangible assets amortization expense (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 26, 2020	Sep. 28, 2019	Sep. 26, 2020	Sep. 28, 2019
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Amortization expense	$ 7,327	$ 6,912	$ 21,183	$ 20,596

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Goodwill and intangible assets - Narrative (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019
Minimum
Goodwill [Line Items]
Increase (decrease) in estimated after tax cash flows (as a percent)	(19.00%)
Increase (decrease) in WACC (as a percent)	15.00%
Maximum
Goodwill [Line Items]
Increase (decrease) in estimated after tax cash flows (as a percent)	(39.00%)
Increase (decrease) in WACC (as a percent)	45.00%

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Accounts payable and accrued expenses (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 26, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019
Payables and Accruals [Abstract]
Outstanding checks in excess of cash	$ 4,229	$ 9,924
Accounts payable, trade	989,880	824,956
Accrued expenses	564,146	461,035
Product warranties	53,520	49,184
Accrued interest	22,088	21,050
Accrued compensation and benefits	299,343	192,991
Total accounts payable and accrued expenses	$ 1,933,206	$ 1,559,140

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Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) (Details) $ in Thousands	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 26, 2020 USD ($)
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Rollforward [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance	$ 8,126,448
Current period other comprehensive income (loss)	(169,599)
Ending balance	8,167,069
Foreign currency translation adjustments
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Rollforward [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance	(753,108)
Current period other comprehensive income (loss)	(169,763)
Ending balance	(922,871)
Pensions, net of tax
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Rollforward [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance	(12,716)
Current period other comprehensive income (loss)	164
Ending balance	(12,552)
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Rollforward [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance	(765,824)
Ending balance	$ (935,423)

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Leases (Details) $ in Thousands	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 26, 2020 USD ($)
Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items]
Leases not yet commenced	$ 2,924
Minimum
Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items]
Term of contracts	1 year
Term of contracts, majority	1 year
Lease extensions	3 years
Maximum
Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items]
Term of contracts	60 years
Term of contracts, majority	10 years
Lease extensions	10 years

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Leases - Components of lease expense (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 26, 2020	Sep. 28, 2019	Sep. 26, 2020	Sep. 28, 2019
Operating lease costs
Fixed	$ 31,702	$ 33,384	$ 95,634	$ 96,503
Short-term	7,040	3,732	19,863	13,209
Variable	8,910	8,528	28,720	27,447
Sub-leases	(242)	(227)	(728)	(636)
Operating lease costs	47,410	45,417	143,489	136,523
Finance lease costs
Amortization of leased assets	1,672	404	4,402	1,228
Interest on lease liabilities	189	102	492	191
Finance lease costs	1,861	506	4,894	1,419
Net lease costs	49,271	45,923	148,383	137,942
Cost of sales
Operating lease costs
Fixed	5,797	8,068	19,086	23,925
Short-term	3,036	1,092	8,174	4,083
Variable	1,926	1,475	6,316	5,846
Sub-leases	(95)	(114)	(313)	(239)
Operating lease costs	10,664	10,521	33,263	33,615
Selling, general and administrative expenses
Operating lease costs
Fixed	25,905	25,316	76,548	72,578
Short-term	4,004	2,640	11,689	9,126
Variable	6,984	7,053	22,404	21,601
Sub-leases	(147)	(113)	(415)	(397)
Operating lease costs	36,746	34,896	110,226	102,908
Depreciation and Amortization
Finance lease costs
Amortization of leased assets	1,672	404	4,402	1,228
Interest on lease liabilities	0	0	0	0
Finance lease costs	1,672	404	4,402	1,228
Interest
Finance lease costs
Amortization of leased assets	0	0	0	0
Interest on lease liabilities	189	102	492	191
Finance lease costs	$ 189	$ 102	$ 492	$ 191

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Leases - Supplemental balance sheet information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 26, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019
Operating Leases
Right of use operating lease assets	$ 303,050	$ 323,003
Finance Leases
Property, plant and equipment, gross	48,347	35,271
Accumulated depreciation	(10,203)	(5,664)
Property, plant and equipment, net	38,144	29,607
Total lease assets	341,194	352,610
Operating Leases
Other current	97,778	101,945
Non-current	214,654	228,155
Total operating liabilities	312,432	330,100
Finance Leases
Short-term debt	7,033	4,835
Long-term debt	31,747	25,214
Total finance liabilities	38,780	30,049
Total lease liabilities	$ 351,212	$ 360,149
Finance Lease, Right-of-Use Asset, Statement of Financial Position [Extensible List]	us-gaap:PropertyPlantAndEquipmentNet

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Leases - Maturities of lease liabilities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 26, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019
Finance Leases
2020 (excluding the nine months ended September 26, 2020)	$ 1,974
2021	7,414
2022	6,974
2023	6,273
2024	4,738
Thereafter	14,369
Total lease payments	41,742
Less imputed interest	2,962
Present value, Total	38,780	$ 30,049
Operating Leases
2020 (excluding the nine months ended September 26, 2020)	30,826
2021	106,731
2022	79,632
2023	49,986
2024	29,767
Thereafter	39,114
Total lease payments	336,056
Less imputed interest	23,624
Present value, Total	312,432	$ 330,100
Total
2020 (excluding the nine months ended September 26, 2020)	32,800
2021	114,145
2022	86,606
2023	56,259
2024	34,505
Thereafter	53,483
Total lease payments	$ 377,798

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Leases - Lease term and discount rate (Details)	Sep. 26, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019
Weighted Average Remaining Lease Term
Operating Leases	4 years 3 months 18 days	4 years 3 months 18 days
Finance Leases	7 years 3 months 18 days	8 years 4 months 24 days
Weighted Average Discount Rate
Operating Leases	3.10%	3.30%
Finance Leases	1.50%	1.40%

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Leases - Supplemental cash flow information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 26, 2020	Sep. 28, 2019
Cash paid for amounts included in measurement of lease liabilities:
Operating cash flows from operating leases	$ 92,785	$ 96,752
Operating cash flows from finance leases	492	123
Financing cash flows from finance leases	4,469	1,224
Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for lease obligations:
Operating leases	67,000	113,253
Finance leases	10,340	7,636
Amortization of right of use operating lease assets	$ 85,266	$ 85,061

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Stock-based compensation (Details) - USD ($)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 26, 2020	Sep. 28, 2019	Sep. 26, 2020	Sep. 28, 2019
Restricted stock units (RSUs)
Share Based Compensation Arrangement by Share Based Payment Award [Line Items]
Number of shares granted in period (in shares)	4,000	0	193,000	187,000
Weighted-average grant-date fair value (in usd per share)	$ 94.25		$ 120.35	$ 137.30
Recognized stock-based compensation costs	$ 4,883,000	$ 5,651,000	$ 14,559,000	$ 17,228,000
Recognized stock-based compensation costs, net of tax	3,614,000	$ 4,182,000	10,773,000	12,749,000
Pre-tax unrecognized compensation expense, net of forfeitures	$ 22,977,000		$ 22,977,000
Recognized expense over a weighted-average period (years)			1 year 9 months 29 days
Share-based payment arrangement, option
Share Based Compensation Arrangement by Share Based Payment Award [Line Items]
Recognized stock-based compensation costs			$ 0	$ 0

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Other expense (income), net (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 26, 2020	Sep. 28, 2019	Sep. 26, 2020	Sep. 28, 2019
Other Nonoperating Income (Expense) [Abstract]
Foreign currency losses (gains), net	$ 4,495	$ (1,181)	$ 9,734	$ (203)
Release of indemnification asset	0	(659)	0	(659)
Impairment of joint venture in Brazil	0	0	3,599	0
Dividend income	(1,350)	0	(1,350)	0
Impairment of net investment in a manufacturer and distributor of ceramic tile in China	0	65,172	0	65,172
All other, net	(3,871)	(10,619)	(5,993)	(18,381)
Total other expense (income), net	$ (726)	$ 52,713	$ 5,990	$ 45,929

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Income Taxes (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 26, 2020	Sep. 28, 2019	Sep. 26, 2020	Sep. 28, 2019
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Income tax expense	$ 43,163	$ 22,522	$ 43,467	$ 116,273
Earnings before income taxes	$ 248,616	$ 178,191	$ 310,797	$ 596,171
Effective tax rate	17.40%	12.60%	14.00%	19.50%

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Stockholders' Equity (Details) - USD ($) shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended			9 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Sep. 26, 2020	Jun. 27, 2020	Sep. 28, 2019	Sep. 26, 2020	Sep. 28, 2019	Dec. 31, 2019
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance	$ 7,924,864		$ 7,821,591	$ 8,126,448	$ 7,440,059	$ 7,440,059
Shares issued under employee and director stock plans	492		0	(2,746)	(4,468)
Stock-based compensation expense	4,883		5,651	14,559	17,228
Repurchases of common stock	0		(67,708)	(68,641)	(76,671)
Noncontrolling earnings	336		150	(44)	354
Currency translation adjustment on non-controlling interests	24		(157)	(151)	(88)
Currency translation adjustment	31,283		(149,982)	(169,763)	(90,962)
Prior pension and post-retirement benefit service cost and actuarial gain / loss	70		216	164	283
Net income (loss)	205,117		155,518	267,374	479,544
Ending balance	8,167,069	$ 7,924,864	7,765,279	8,167,069	7,765,279	$ 8,126,448
Accounting Standards Update [Extensible List]		us-gaap:AccountingStandardsUpdate201613Member				us-gaap:AccountingStandardsUpdate201613Member
Cumulative Effect, Period of Adoption, Adjustment
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance	0			(131)
Ending balance		$ 0				$ (131)
Common Stock
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance	$ 785		$ 797	$ 790	$ 797	$ 797
Beginning balance (in shares)	78,541		79,712	78,980	79,656	79,656
Shares issued under employee and director stock plans	$ 0			$ 1	$ 1
Shares issued under employee and director stock plans (in shares)	4			144	122
Repurchases of common stock			$ (5)	$ (6)	$ (6)
Repurchases of common stock (in shares)			(519)	(579)	(585)
Ending balance	$ 785	$ 785	$ 792	$ 785	$ 792	$ 790
Ending balance (in shares)	78,545	78,541	79,193	78,545	79,193	78,980
Additional Paid-in Capital
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance	$ 1,874,623		$ 1,859,248	$ 1,868,250	$ 1,852,173	$ 1,852,173
Shares issued under employee and director stock plans	492			(2,811)	(4,502)
Stock-based compensation expense	4,883		5,651	14,559	17,228
Ending balance	1,879,998	$ 1,874,623	1,864,899	1,879,998	1,864,899	1,868,250
Retained Earnings
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance	7,225,828		6,903,261	7,232,337	6,588,197	6,588,197
Repurchases of common stock			(67,703)	(68,635)	(76,665)
Net income (loss)	205,117		155,518	267,374	479,544
Ending balance	7,430,945	7,225,828	6,991,076	7,430,945	6,991,076	7,232,337
Retained Earnings | Cumulative Effect, Period of Adoption, Adjustment
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance				(131)
Ending balance						(131)
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance	(966,776)		(732,521)	(765,824)	(791,608)	(791,608)
Currency translation adjustment	31,283		(149,982)	(169,763)	(90,962)
Prior pension and post-retirement benefit service cost and actuarial gain / loss	70		216	164	283
Ending balance	(935,423)	(966,776)	(882,287)	(935,423)	(882,287)	(765,824)
Treasury Stock
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance	$ (215,648)		$ (215,712)	$ (215,712)	$ (215,745)	$ (215,745)
Beginning balance (in shares)	(7,346)		(7,348)	(7,348)	(7,349)	(7,349)
Shares issued under employee and director stock plans				$ 64	$ 33
Shares issued under employee and director stock plans (in shares)				2	1
Ending balance	$ (215,648)	$ (215,648)	$ (215,712)	$ (215,648)	$ (215,712)	$ (215,712)
Ending balance (in shares)	(7,346)	(7,346)	(7,348)	(7,346)	(7,348)	(7,348)
Noncontrolling Interest
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance	$ 6,052		$ 6,518	$ 6,607	$ 6,245	$ 6,245
Noncontrolling earnings	336		150	(44)	354
Currency translation adjustment on non-controlling interests	24		(157)	(151)	(88)
Ending balance	$ 6,412	$ 6,052	$ 6,511	$ 6,412	$ 6,511	$ 6,607

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Earnings per share (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 26, 2020	Sep. 28, 2019	Sep. 26, 2020	Sep. 28, 2019
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Net earnings attributable to Mohawk Industries, Inc.	$ 205,117	$ 155,518	$ 267,374	$ 479,544
Weighted-average common shares outstanding-basic and diluted:
Weighted-average common shares outstanding-basic (in shares)	71,197	72,106	71,190	72,302
Add weighted-average dilutive potential common shares-options to purchase common shares and RSUs, net (in shares)	181	286	172	276
Weighted-average common shares outstanding-diluted (in shares)	71,378	72,392	71,362	72,578
Earnings per share attributable to Mohawk Industries, Inc.
Basic (in usd per share)	$ 2.88	$ 2.16	$ 3.76	$ 6.63
Diluted (in usd per share)	$ 2.87	$ 2.15	$ 3.75	$ 6.61

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Segment reporting (Details) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 26, 2020 USD ($)	Sep. 28, 2019 USD ($)	Sep. 26, 2020 USD ($) segment	Sep. 28, 2019 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2019 USD ($)
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Number of reportable segments | segment			3
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	$ 2,574,870	$ 2,519,185	$ 6,910,433	$ 7,546,160
Operating income (loss)	262,744	240,220	353,268	672,410
Assets	13,784,214		13,784,214		$ 13,386,680
Global Ceramic segment
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	911,303	916,422	2,513,088	2,772,805
Flooring NA segment
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	982,292	1,001,908	2,630,710	2,907,327
Flooring ROW segment
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	681,275	600,855	1,766,635	1,866,028
Operating segments | Global Ceramic segment
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	911,303	916,422	2,513,088	2,772,805
Operating income (loss)	73,998	83,305	88,166	283,571
Assets	5,111,492		5,111,492		5,419,896
Operating segments | Flooring NA segment
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	982,292	1,001,908	2,630,710	2,907,327
Operating income (loss)	74,313	82,768	65,035	148,010
Assets	3,626,339		3,626,339		3,823,654
Operating segments | Flooring ROW segment
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	681,275	600,855	1,766,635	1,866,028
Operating income (loss)	129,135	82,988	234,429	272,071
Assets	3,928,243		3,928,243		3,925,246
Corporate and intersegment eliminations
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Operating income (loss)	(14,702)	$ (8,841)	(34,362)	$ (31,242)
Assets	$ 1,118,140		$ 1,118,140		$ 217,884

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Commitments and contingencies (Details) - Belgium - Foreign tax authority - EUR (€) € in Thousands		36 Months Ended
	Mar. 10, 2020	Dec. 31, 2014
2005
Commitments And Contingencies [Line Items]
Assessment received from Belgian tax authority (in euros)		€ 46,135
2006
Commitments And Contingencies [Line Items]
Assessment received from Belgian tax authority (in euros)		38,817
2007
Commitments And Contingencies [Line Items]
Assessment received from Belgian tax authority (in euros)		39,635
2008
Commitments And Contingencies [Line Items]
Assessment received from Belgian tax authority (in euros)		30,131
2009
Commitments And Contingencies [Line Items]
Assessment received from Belgian tax authority (in euros)		35,567
2010
Commitments And Contingencies [Line Items]
Assessment received from Belgian tax authority (in euros)		€ 43,117
2016
Commitments And Contingencies [Line Items]
Assessment received from Belgian tax authority (in euros)	€ 67,959

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Debt - Senior Credit Facility (Details)		9 Months Ended
	Oct. 18, 2019 USD ($)	Sep. 26, 2020 USD ($)	May 07, 2020	Apr. 07, 2020 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2019 USD ($)
2019 senior secured credit facility
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Maximum borrowing capacity under credit facility	$ 1,800,000,000
Additional maturity period extended	1 year
Commitment fee percentage		0.11%
Unamortized financing costs	$ 3,405,000
Utilized borrowings under credit facility		$ 22,787,000
Available amount under credit facility		1,777,213,000
2019 senior secured credit facility | Borrowings
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Utilized borrowings under credit facility		0
2019 senior secured credit facility | Standby letters of credit
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Utilized borrowings under credit facility		$ 22,787,000
2019 senior secured credit facility | Minimum
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Commitment fee percentage	0.09%
Consolidated interest coverage ratio, at least	3.00
2019 senior secured credit facility | Maximum
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Commitment fee percentage	0.20%
Consolidated net leverage ratio, no more than	3.75		4.75
2019 senior secured credit facility | London interbank offered rate (LIBOR)
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Basis spread on debt instrument		1.125%
2019 senior secured credit facility | London interbank offered rate (LIBOR) | Minimum
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Basis spread on debt instrument	1.00%
2019 senior secured credit facility | London interbank offered rate (LIBOR) | Maximum
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Basis spread on debt instrument	1.75%
2019 senior secured credit facility | Federal funds
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Basis spread on debt instrument	0.50%
2019 senior secured credit facility | Monthly LIBOR
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Basis spread on debt instrument	1.00%	0.125%
2019 senior secured credit facility | Monthly LIBOR | Minimum
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Basis spread on debt instrument	0.00%
2019 senior secured credit facility | Monthly LIBOR | Maximum
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Basis spread on debt instrument	0.75%
2019 senior secured credit facility amendment, maturing October 18, 2024
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Unamortized financing costs					$ 2,264,000
Delayed draw term loan
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Maximum borrowing capacity under credit facility				$ 500,000,000

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Debt - Commercial Paper (Details) - USD ($)	Jul. 31, 2015	Feb. 28, 2014	Sep. 26, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019	Oct. 18, 2019
Commercial paper | United States
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Maximum borrowing capacity under credit facility					$ 1,800,000,000
Commercial paper | Europe
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Maturity period of debt	183 days
Carrying value | United States
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Commercial paper			$ 0	$ 317,000,000
Carrying value | Europe
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Commercial paper			$ 0	$ 376,946,000
Maximum | Commercial paper | United States
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Maturity period of debt		397 days

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Debt - Senior Notes and Term Loan (Details)									9 Months Ended
	Jun. 12, 2020 USD ($)	May 14, 2020 USD ($)	Apr. 07, 2020 USD ($)	Sep. 04, 2019 USD ($)	May 18, 2018 USD ($)	Sep. 11, 2017 USD ($)	Jun. 09, 2015 USD ($)	Jan. 31, 2013 USD ($)	Sep. 26, 2020 USD ($)	Sep. 28, 2019 USD ($)	Jun. 12, 2020 EUR (€)	Sep. 04, 2019 EUR (€)	May 18, 2018 EUR (€)	Sep. 11, 2017 EUR (€)	Jun. 09, 2015 EUR (€)
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Payment of financing costs									$ 11,942,000	$ 757,000
Delayed draw term loan
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Payment of financing costs			$ 1,088,000
Maximum borrowing capacity under credit facility			$ 500,000,000
1.750% senior notes due June 12, 2027
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Aggregate principal amount of debts | €											€ 500,000,000
Interest rate percentage									1.75%		1.75%
Payment of financing costs	$ 4,855,000
3.625% senior notes, payable May 15, 2030; interest payable semi-annually
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Aggregate principal amount of debts		$ 500,000,000
Interest rate percentage		3.625%							3.625%
Payment of financing costs		$ 5,550,000
3.85% senior notes due February 1, 2023
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Aggregate principal amount of debts								$ 600,000,000
Interest rate percentage								3.85%	3.85%
Payment of financing costs								$ 6,000,000
2.00% senior notes due January 14, 2022
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Aggregate principal amount of debts | €															€ 500,000,000
Interest rate percentage									2.00%						2.00%
Payment of financing costs							$ 4,218,000
Floating rate notes due May 18, 2020
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Aggregate principal amount of debts | €													€ 300,000,000
Payment of financing costs					$ 890,000
Floating rate notes due September 04, 2021
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Aggregate principal amount of debts | €												€ 300,000,000
Payment of financing costs				$ 754,000
Issuance premium received | €												€ 744,000
Floating rate notes due September 11, 2019
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Aggregate principal amount of debts | €														€ 300,000,000
Payment of financing costs						$ 911,000
Euro interbank offered rate (EURIBOR) | Floating rate notes due May 18, 2020
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Basis spread on debt instrument					0.30%
Euro interbank offered rate (EURIBOR) | Floating rate notes due September 04, 2021
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Basis spread on debt instrument				0.20%
Euro interbank offered rate (EURIBOR) | Floating rate notes due September 11, 2019
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Basis spread on debt instrument						0.30%

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Debt - Fair Value and Carrying Value of Debt Instruments (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 26, 2020	Jun. 12, 2020	May 14, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019	Jun. 09, 2015	Jan. 31, 2013
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Less current portion of long term debt and commercial paper	$ 356,130			$ 1,051,498
1.750% senior notes due June 12, 2027
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Interest rate percentage	1.75%	1.75%
3.625% senior notes due May 15, 2030
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Interest rate percentage	3.625%		3.625%
3.85% senior notes due February 1, 2023
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Interest rate percentage	3.85%					3.85%
2.00% senior notes due January 14, 2022
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Interest rate percentage	2.00%				2.00%
Fair Value
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Finance leases and other	$ 38,866			30,049
Unamortized debt issuance costs	(12,110)			(3,129)
Total debt	2,669,128			2,617,079
Less current portion of long term debt and commercial paper	356,130			1,051,498
Long-term debt, less current portion	2,312,998			1,565,581
Fair Value | 1.750% senior notes due June 12, 2027
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Notes payable	552,879			0
Fair Value | 3.625% senior notes due May 15, 2030
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Notes payable	540,425			0
Fair Value | 3.85% senior notes due February 1, 2023
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Notes payable	636,480			627,144
Fair Value | 2.00% senior notes due January 14, 2022
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Notes payable	572,531			580,235
Fair Value | Floating rate notes due May 18, 2020
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Notes payable	0			336,066
Fair Value | Floating rate notes due September 04, 2021
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Notes payable	340,057			335,965
Fair Value | Five-year senior unsecured credit facility, due October 18, 2024
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Notes payable	0			16,803
Carrying Value
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Finance leases and other	38,866			30,049
Unamortized debt issuance costs	(12,110)			(3,129)
Total debt	2,638,911			2,569,886
Less current portion of long term debt and commercial paper	356,130			1,051,498
Long-term debt, less current portion	2,282,781			1,518,388
Carrying Value | 1.750% senior notes due June 12, 2027
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Notes payable	581,598			0
Carrying Value | 3.625% senior notes due May 15, 2030
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Notes payable	500,000			0
Carrying Value | 3.85% senior notes due February 1, 2023
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Notes payable	600,000			600,000
Carrying Value | 2.00% senior notes due January 14, 2022
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Notes payable	581,598			560,099
Carrying Value | Floating rate notes due May 18, 2020
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Notes payable	0			336,059
Carrying Value | Floating rate notes due September 04, 2021
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Notes payable	348,959			336,059
Carrying Value | Five-year senior unsecured credit facility, due October 18, 2024
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Notes payable	0			16,803
United States | Fair Value
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Commercial paper	0			317,000
United States | Carrying Value
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Commercial paper	0			317,000
Europe | Fair Value
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Commercial paper	0			376,946
Europe | Carrying Value
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Commercial paper	$ 0			$ 376,946
Senior secured credit facility | Five-year senior unsecured credit facility, due October 18, 2024
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Maturity period of debt	5 years

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Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows Information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 26, 2020	Sep. 28, 2019
Supplemental Cash Flow Information [Abstract]
Interest	$ 36,223	$ 42,911
Income taxes	40,602	100,544
Supplemental schedule of non-cash investing and financing activities:
Additions to property, plant and equipment	44,245	21,021
Fair value of net assets acquired in acquisition	3,147	82,394
Liabilities assumed in acquisition	(3,147)	(5,547)
Noncash investing and financing activities, total	$ 0	$ 76,847