Note 1 - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies and Other Information	12 Months Ended
Dec. 30, 2017
Notes to Financial Statements
Significant Accounting Policies [Text Block]	1. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies and Other Information Nature of Operations Littelfuse, Inc. and subsidiaries (the “ Company”) is a global leader in circuit protection products with advancing platforms in power control and sensor technologies, serving customers in the electronics, automotive, and industrial markets. With a diverse and extensive product portfolio of fuses, semiconductors, polymers, ceramics, relays and sensors, the Company works with its customers to build safer, more reliable and more efficient products for the connected world in virtually every market that uses electrical energy, ranging across consumer electronics, IT and telecommunication applications, industrial electronics, automobiles and other transportation, and heavy industrial applications. The Company has a network of global engineering centers and labs that develop new products and product enhancements, provides customer application support and test products for safety, reliability, and regulatory compliance. Fiscal Year References herein to “201 7”, “fiscal 2017” or “fiscal year 2017” refer to the fiscal year ended December 30, 2017. References herein to “2016”, “fiscal 2016” or “fiscal year 2016” refer to the fiscal year ended December 31, 2016. References herein to “2015”, “fiscal 2015” or “fiscal year 2015” refer to the fiscal year ended January 2, 2016. The Company operates on a 52 - 53 week fiscal year ( 4 - 4 - 5 basis) ending on the Saturday closest to December 31. Therefore, the financial results of certain fiscal years and the associated 14 week quarters will not be exactly comparable to the prior and subsequent 52 week fiscal years and the associated quarters having only 13 weeks. As a result of using this convention, each of fiscal 2017 and fiscal 2016 contained 52 weeks whereas fiscal 2015 contained 53 weeks. Basis of Presentation The Consolidated Financial Statements include the accounts of Littelfuse, Inc. and its subsidiaries. All significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated. The company ’s Consolidated Financial Statements were prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America and include the assets, liabilities, sales and expenses of all wholly-owned subsidiaries and majority-owned subsidiaries over which the Company exercises control. Use of Estimates The process of preparing financial statements in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of the Consolidated Financial Statements, and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses and the accompanying notes. The Company evaluates and updates its assumptions and estimates on an ongoing basis and may employ outside experts to assist in its evaluation, as considered necessary. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Cash Equivalents All highly liquid investments, with an original maturity of three months or less when purchased, are considered to be cash equivalents. Short-Term and Long-Term Investments As of December 3 0, 2017, the Company had an investment in Polytronics Technology Corporation Ltd. (“Polytronics”). The Company’s Polytronics shares held at the end of fiscal 2017 and 2016 represent approximately 7.2% of total Polytronics shares outstanding. The Polytronics investment is classified as available-for-sale and is carried at fair value with the unrealized gains and losses reported as a component of “Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss).” The fair value of the Polytronics investment was €9.2 million (approximately $11.0 million) at December 30, 2017 and €10.0 million (approximately $10.4 million) at December 31, 2016. Included in 2017 and 2016, other comprehensive income are unrealized losses of $1.0 million and $0.8 million, respectively, due to changes in fair market value of the Polytronics investment. The remaining movement year over year was due to the impact of changes in exchange rates. The Company has certain investment securities that are classified as available-for-sale. Available-for-sale securities are carried at fair value with the unrealized gains and losses reported as a component of “Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss).” Realized gains and losses and declines in unrealized value judged to be other-than-temporary on available-for-sale securities are included in other expense (income), net. The cost of securities sold is based on the specific identification method. Interest and dividends on securities classified as available-for-sale are included in interest income. Short-term investments, which are primarily certificates of deposits, are carried at cost which approximates fair value. The C ompany has investments related to its non-qualified Supplemental Retirement and Savings Plan. The Company maintains accounts for participants through which participants make investment elections. The investment securities are subject to the claims of the Company’s creditors. The investment securities are all mutual funds with readily determinable fair values and are classified as trading securities. The investment securities are measured at fair value with unrealized gains and losses recognized in earnings. As of December 30, 2017, there was $8.0 million of marketable securities related to the plan included in Other assets on the Consolidated Balance Sheets. Trade Receivables The Company performs credit evaluations of customers’ financial condition and generally does not require collateral. Credit losses are provided for in the financial statements based upon specific knowledge of a customer’s inability to meet its financial obligations to the Company. Historically, credit losses have consistently been within management’s expectations and have not been a material amount. A receivable is considered past due if payments have not been received within agreed upon invoice terms. Write-offs are recorded at the time a customer receivable is deemed uncollectible. The Company also maintains allowances against accounts receivable for the settlement of rebates and sales discounts to customers. These allowances are based upon specific customer sales and sales discounts as well as actual historical experience. Inventories Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or net realizable value, which approximates current replacement cost. Cost is principally determined using the first -in, first -out method. The Company maintains excess and obsolete allowances against inventory to reduce the carrying value to the expected net realizable value. These allowances are based upon a combination of factors including historical sales volume, market conditions, lower of cost or market analysis and expected realizable value of the inventory. Property, Plant , and Equipment Land, buildings , and equipment are carried at cost. Depreciation is calculated using the straight-line method with useful lives of 21 years for buildings, seven to nine years for equipment, seven years for furniture and fixtures, five years for tooling and three years for computer equipment. Leasehold improvements are depreciated over the lesser of their useful life or the lease term. Maintenance and repair costs are charged to expense as incurred. Major overhauls that extend the useful lives of existing assets are capitalized. Goodwill The Company annually tests goodwill for impairment on the first day of its fiscal fourth quarter, or more frequently if an event occurs or circumstances change that would more likely than not reduce the fair value of a reporting unit below its carrying value. The Company compares each reporting unit ’s fair value, estimated based on comparable company market valuations and expected future discounted cash flows to be generated by the reporting unit, to its carrying value. For the seven reporting units with goodwill, the Company compared the estimated fair value of each reporting unit to its carrying value. The results of the goodwill impairment test as of October 1, 2017 indicated that the estimated fair values for each of the seven reporting units exceeded their respective carrying values. As of the most recent annual test conducted on October 1, 2017, the Company noted that the excess of fair value over the carrying value, was 161%, 314%, 247%, 218%, 100%, 25%, and 248% for its reporting units; Electronics (non-silicon), Electronics (silicon), Passenger Car, Commercial Vehicle Products, Sensors, Relays, and Power Fuse, respectively. Relatively small changes in the Company’s key assumptions would not have resulted in any reporting units failing the goodwill impairment test. See Note 4, Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets, for additional information. The Company also performs an interim review for indicators of impairment each quarter to assess whether an interim impairment review is required for any reporting unit. As part of its interim reviews, management analyzes potential changes in the value of individual reporting units based on each reporting unit ’s operating results for the period compared to expected results as of the prior year’s annual impairment test. In addition, management considers how other key assumptions, including discount rates and expected long-term growth rates, used in the last annual impairment test, could be impacted by changes in market conditions and economic events. Based on the interim assessments as of December 30, 2017, management concluded that no events or changes in circumstances indicated that it was more likely than not that the fair value for any reporting unit had declined below its carrying value. Long-Lived Assets Customer relationships, t rademarks and tradenames are amortized using the straight-line method over estimated useful lives that have a range of five to 20 years. Patents, licenses and software are amortized using the straight-line method or an accelerated method over estimated useful lives that have a range of five to 17 years. The distribution networks are amortized on either a straight-line or accelerated basis over estimated useful lives that have a range of three to 20 years. The Company assesses potential impairments to its long-lived assets if events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable. An impaired asset is written down to its estimated fair value based upon the most recent information available. Estimated fair market value is generally measured by discounting estimated future cash flows. Long-lived assets, other than goodwill and other intangible assets, that are held for sale are recorded at the lower of carrying value or the fair market value less the estimated cost to sell. During the year ended December 31, 2016, the Company recognized non-cash impairment charges totaling $6.0 million, of which $2.2 million related to the impairment of certain customer relationship intangible assets in the customs reporting unit within the Industrial segment and $3.8 million related to the impairment of the Custom Products tradename. The impairment of the customer relationship intangible assets resulted from lower expectations of future revenue to be derived from those relationships while the tradename impairment resulted from lower expectations of future cash flows of the customs reporting unit. Environmental Liabilities Environmental liabilities are accrued based on engineering studies estimating the cost of remediating sites. Expenses related to on-going maintenance of environmental sites are expensed as incurred. If actual or estimated probable future losses exceed the Company’s recorded liability for such claims, the Company would record additional charges during the period in which the actual loss or change in estimate occurred. Pension and Other Post-retirement Benefits The Company records annual income and expense amounts relating to its pension and post-retirement benefits plans based on calculations which include various actuarial assumptions including discount rates, expected long-term rates of return and compensation increases. The Company reviews its actuarial assumptions on an annual basis as of the fiscal year-end balance sheet date (or more frequently if a significant event requiring remeasurement occurs) and modifies the assumption based on current rates and trends when it is appropriate to do so. The effects of modifications are recognized immediately on the Consolidated Balance Sheets, but are generally amortized into operating earnings over future periods, with the deferred amount recorded in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss). The Company believes that the assumptions utilized in recording its obligations under its plans are reasonable based on its experience, market conditions and input from its actuaries and investment advisors. Revenue Recognition The Company recognizes revenue on product sales in the period in which the sales process is complete. This generally occurs when persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists, products are shipped (FOB origin) to the customer in accordance with the terms of the sale, the risk of loss has been transferred, collectability is reasonably assured, and the pricing is fixed and determinable. At the end of each period, for those shipments where title to the products and the risk of loss and rewards of ownership do not transfer until the product has been received by the customer, the Company adjusts revenues and cost of sales for the delay between the time that the products are shipped and when they are received by the customer. The Company’s distribution channels are primarily through direct sales and independent third -party distributors. Revenue and Billing The Company generally accepts orders from customers based on long term purchasing contracts and written sales agreements. Contract pricing and selling agreement terms are based on market factors, costs, and competition. Pricing normally is negotiated as an adjustment (premium or discount) from the Company’s published price lists. The customer is invoiced when the Company’s products are shipped to them in accordance with the terms of the sales agreement. Returns and Credits Some of the terms of the Company’s sales agreements and normal business conditions provide customers (distributors) the ability to receive price adjustments on products previously shipped and invoiced. This practice is common in the industry and is referred to as a “ship and debit” program. This program allows the distributor to debit the Company for the difference between the distributors’ contracted price and a lower price for specific transactions. Under certain circumstances (usually in a competitive situation or large volume opportunity), a distributor will request authorization to reduce its price to its buyer. If the Company approves such a reduction, the distributor is authorized to “debit” its account for the difference between the contracted price and the lower approved price. The Company establishes reserves for this program based on historic activity and actual authorizations for the debit and recognizes these debits as a reduction of revenue. Return to Stock The Company has a return to stock policy whereby a customer with prior authorization from Littelfuse management can return previously purchased goods for full or partial credit. The Company establishes an estimated allowance for these returns based on historic activity. Sales revenue and cost of sales are reduced to anticipate estimated returns. Volume Rebates The Company offers incentives to certain customers to achieve specific quarterly or annual sales targets. If customers achieve their sales targets, they are entitled to rebates. The Company estimates the future cost of these rebates and recognizes this estimated cost as a reduction to revenue as products are sold. Allowance for Doubtful Accounts The Company evaluates the collectability of its trade receivables based on a combination of factors. The Company regularly analyzes its significant customer accounts and, when the Company becomes aware of a specific customer’s inability to meet its financial obligations, the Company records a specific reserve for bad debt to reduce the related receivable to the amount the Company reasonably believes is collectible. The Company also records allowances for all other customers based on a variety of factors including the length of time the receivables are past due, the financial health of the customer, macroeconomic considerations and past experience. Accounts receivable balances that are deemed to be uncollectible, are written off against the reserve on a case-by-case basis. Historically, the allowance for doubtful accounts has been adequate to cover bad debts. If circumstances related to specific customers change, the estimates of the recoverability of receivables could be further adjusted. However, due to the Company’s diverse customer base and lack of credit concentration, the Company does not believe its estimates would be materially impacted by changes in its assumptions. Advertising Costs The Company expenses advertising costs as incurred, which amounted to $2.9 million in both 2017 and 2016 and $2.3 million in 2015, respectively, and are included as a component of selling, general, and administrative expenses. Shipping and Handling Fees and Costs Amounts billed to customers related to shipping and handling is classified as revenue. Costs incurred for shipping and handling of $10.9 million $9.1 million, and $7.0 million in 2017, 2016, and 2015, respectively, are classified in selling, general, and administrative expenses. Foreign Currency Translation / Remeasurement The Company’s foreign subsidiaries use the local currency or the U.S. dollar as their functional currency, as appropriate. Assets and liabilities are translated using exchange rates at the balance sheet date, and revenues and expenses are translated at weighted average rates. The amount of foreign currency gain or loss from remeasurement recognized in the income statement was a loss of $2.4 million in 2017, a loss of $0.5 million in 2016, and a gain of $1.5 million in 2015. Adjustments from the translation process are recognized in “Shareholders’ equity” as a component of “Accumulated other comprehensive income.” Stock-based Compensation The Company recognizes compensation expense for the cost of awards of equity compensation using a fair value method. Benefits of tax deductions in excess of recognized compensation expense are reported as operating cash flows. See Note 9, Shareholders’ Equity , for additional information on stock-based compensation. Coal Mining Liability Included in other long-term liabilities is an accrual related to former coal mining operations at Littelfuse GmbH (formerly known as Heinrich Industries, AG) for the amounts of € 0.9 million ( $1.1 million) and €1.4 million ( $1.5 million) at December 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively. Management, in conjunction with an independent third -party, performs an annual evaluation of the former coal mining operations in order to develop an estimate of the probable future obligations in regard to remediating the dangers (such as a shaft collapse) of abandoned coal mine shafts in the former coal mining operations. Management accrues for costs associated with such remediation efforts based on management's best estimate when such costs are probable and reasonably able to be estimated. The ultimate determination can only be done after respective investigations because the concrete conditions are mostly unknown at this time. The accrual is not discounted as management cannot reasonably estimate when such remediation efforts will take place. Other Expense (Income), Net Other expense (income), net generally consists of interest income, royalties , and non-operating income. Income Taxes The Company accounts for income taxes using the liability method. Deferred taxes are recognized for the future effects of temporary differences between financial and income tax reporting using enacted tax rates in effect for the years in which the differences are expected to reverse. The Company recognizes deferred taxes for temporary differences, operating loss carryforwards and tax credit carryforwards. Deferred tax assets are reduced by a valuation allowance if it is more likely than not that some portion, or all, of the deferred tax assets will not be realized. U.S. state and non-U.S. income taxes are provided on the portion of non-U.S. income that is expected to be remitted to the U.S. and be taxable (and non-U.S. income taxes are provided on the portion of non-U.S. income that is expected to be remitted to an upper-tier non-U.S. entity). Deferred tax assets and liabilities are adjusted for the effects of changes in tax laws and rates on the date of enactment. Deferred U.S. income taxes and non-U.S. taxes are not provided on the excess of the investment value for financial reporting over the tax basis of investments in those non-U.S. subsidiaries for which such excess is considered to be permanently reinvested in those operations. Management regularly evaluates whether non-U.S. earnings are expected to be permanently reinvested. This evaluation requires judgment about the future operating and liquidity needs of the Company’s foreign subsidiaries. Changes in economic and business conditions, non-U.S. or U.S. tax laws, or the Company’s financial situation could result in changes to these judgments and the need to record additional tax liabilities. The Company recognizes the tax benefit from an uncertain tax position only if it is more likely than not that the tax position will be sustained on examination by the taxing authorities, based on the technical merits of the position. The tax benefits recognized in the financial statements from such a position are measured based on the largest benefit that has a greater than 50% likelihood of being realized upon ultimate settlement. On December 22, 2017, the U.S. enacted legislation commonly referred to as t he Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (the "Tax Act"). Among other things, the Tax Act reduces the U.S. corporate federal income tax rate from 35% to 21%, adds base broadening provisions which limit deductions and address excessive international tax planning, imposes a one -time tax (the “Toll Charge”) on accumulated earnings of certain non-U.S. subsidiaries and enables repatriation of earnings of non-U.S. subsidiaries free of U.S. federal income tax. Other than the Toll Charge (which is applicable to the Company for 2017 ), the provisions will generally be applicable to the Company in 2018 and beyond. In accordance with the guidance provided in SEC Staff Accounting Bulletin (“SAB”) No. 118, in the fourth quarter of 2017 the Company recorded a charge of $47 million as a provisional reasonable estimate of the impact of the Tax Act, including $49 million for the Toll Charge net of $2 million for other net tax benefits. The Company is continuing to analyze the Tax Act and plans to finalize the estimate within the measurement period outlined in SAB No.118. The final charge may differ from the provisional reasonable estimate if provisions of the Tax Act, and their interaction with other provisions of the U.S. Internal Revenue Code, are interpreted differently than interpretations made by the Company in determining the estimate, whether through issuance of administrative guidance, or through further review of the Tax Act by the Company and its advisors. Aside from these interpretation issues, the final charge may differ from the provisional reasonable estimate due to refinements of accumulated non-U.S. earnings and tax pool data. One of the base broadening provisions of the Tax Act is commonly referred to as the global intangible low-taxed income “ GILTI” provisions. In accordance with guidance issued by the FASB staff, the Company has not adopted an accounting policy for GILTI. Thus, the U.S. balance sheet tax accounts, notably deferred taxes, were computed without consideration of the possible future impact of the GILTI provisions. The Company intends to adopt an accounting policy for GILTI within the measurement period outlined in SAB 118. Fair Value Measurements Certain assets and liabilities are required to be recorded at fair value on a recurring basis. Fair value is determined based on the exchange price that would be received for an asset or paid to transfer a liability (an exit price) in the principal or most advantageous market for the asset or liability in an orderly transaction between market participants. The Company records the fair value of its available-for-sale securities and pension plan assets on a recurring basis. Assets measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis include long-lived assets held and used, long-lived assets held for sale, goodwill and other intangible assets. The fair value of cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, short-term debt and accounts payable approximate their carrying values. The three -tier value hierarchy, which prioritizes valuation methodologies based on the reliability of the inputs, is: Level 1 – Valuations based on quoted prices for identical assets and liabilities in active markets. Level 2 – Valuations based on observable inputs other than quoted prices included in Level 1, such as quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in active markets, quoted prices for identical or similar assets and liabilities in markets that are not active, or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data. Level 3 – Valuations based on unobservable inputs reflecting the Company’s own assumptions, consistent with reasonably available assumptions made by other market participants. Reclassifications Certain reclassifications of prior year amounts for Trade receivables, net and Prepaid expenses and other current assets were made to conform to the 2017 presentation. Recently Adopted Accounting Standards In July 2015, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2015 - 11 – “Inventory (Topic 330 ): Simplifying the Measurement of Inventory,” which simplifies the measurement of inventory by requiring inventory to be measured at the lower of cost and net realizable value. The update is effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2016, and interim periods within those fiscal years. The Company adopted the new standard on January 1, 2017. The adoption of the update did not have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial position and results of operations. As a result of the adoption of the update, inventories are stated at the lower of cost or net realizable value. Cost is principally determined using the first -in, first -out method. The Company maintains excess and obsolete allowances against inventory to reduce the carrying value to the expected net realizable value. These allowances are based upon a combination of factors including historical sales volume, market conditions, lower of cost or market analysis and expected realizable value of the inventory. In March 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016 - 09 – “Improvements to Employee Share-Based Payment Accounting,” which amends ASC 718, “Compensation – Stock Compensation.” The update simplifies several aspects of the accounting for employee share-based payment transactions, including accounting for income taxes, forfeitures, and statutory withholding requirements, as well as classification in the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows. The update is effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2016, and interim periods within those fiscal years. The Company adopted the new standard on January 1, 2017. As a result of the adoption, on a prospective basis, the Company recognized $2.0 million of excess tax benefits from stock-based compensation as a discrete item in income tax expense for the year ended December 30, 2017. Historically, these amounts were recorded as additional paid-in capital. The Company also elected to apply the change prospectively to the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows. As a result, on a prospective basis, share-based payments will be reported as operating activities in the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows. The Company elected not to change its policy on accounting for forfeitures and will continue to estimate a requisite forfeiture rate. Additional amendments to the accounting for income taxes and minimum statutory withholding requirements had no impact on the results of operations. In January 2017, the FASB issued ASU No. 2017 - 04, “Intangibles-Goodwill and Other” (Topic 350 ). This ASU modifies the concept of impairment from the condition that exists when the carrying amount of goodwill exceeds its implied fair value to the condition that exists when the carrying amount of a reporting unit exceeds its fair value. An entity no longer will determine goodwill impairment by calculating the implied fair value of goodwill by assigning the fair value of a reporting unit to all of its assets and liabilities as if that reporting unit had been acquired in a business combination. Because the update will eliminate Step 2 from the goodwill impairment test, it should reduce the cost and complexity of evaluating goodwill for impairment. This ASU is effective for annual or any interim goodwill impairment tests in fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2020, with early adoption is permitted for interim or annual goodwill impairment tests performed on testing dates after January 1, 2017. The ASU did not impact the Company in 2017. Recently Issued Accounting Standards In October 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016 - 16, "Income Taxes ” (Topic 740 ). This ASU update requires entities to recognize the income tax consequences of many intercompany asset transfers at the transaction date. The seller and buyer will immediately recognize the current and deferred income tax consequences of an intercompany transfer of an asset other than inventory. The tax consequences were previously deferred. The guidance is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2017, with early adoption permitted. Adoption will require a modified retrospective transition , and is not expected to have a material impact. In March 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016 - 09 – “Improvements to Employee Share-Based Payment Accounting,” which amends ASC 718, “Compensation – Stock Compensation.” The update simplifies several aspects of the accounting for employee share-based payment transactions, including accounting for income taxes, forfeitures, and statutory withholding requirements, as well as classification in the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows. The update is effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2016, and interim periods within those fiscal years. The Company adopted the new standard on January 1, 2017. As a result of the adoption, on a prospective basis, the Company recognized $2.0 million of excess tax benefits from stock-based compensation as a discrete item in income tax expense for the year ended December 30, 2017. Historically, these amounts were recorded as additional paid-in capital. The Company also elected to apply the change prospectively to the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows. As a result, on a prospective basis, share-based payments will be reported as operating activities in the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows. The Company elected not to change its policy on accounting for forfeitures and will continue to estimate a requisite forfeiture rate. Additional amendments to the accounting for income taxes and minimum statutory withholding requirements had no impact on the results of operations. In January 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016 - 01, “Financial Instruments-Recognition and Measurement of Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities” which addresses certain aspects of the recognition, measurement, presentation and disclosure of financial instruments. The ASU will require the Company to recognize any changes in the fair value of certain equity investments in net income. These changes are currently recognized in other comprehensive income ("OCI"). This guidance is effective for interim and fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2017. In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016 - 02, "Leases" (Topic 842 ). This ASU requires lessees to recognize, on the balance sheet, assets and liabilities for the rights and obligations created by leases of greater than twelve months. The accounting by lessors will remain largely unchanged. The ASU is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2018, with early adoption permitted. Adoption will require a modified retrospective transition, and the Company plans to adopt the standard in the first quarter of 2019. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of ASU 2016 - 02. In May 2014, the FASB issued ASU No. 2014 - 09, “Revenue from Contracts with Customers” (Topic 606 ) which supersedes the revenue recognition requirements in ASC 605, “Revenue Recognition.” This ASU provides a single comprehensive model for entities to use in accounting for revenue arising from contracts with customers and will supersede most current revenue recognition guidance. The guidance permits two implementation approaches, one requiring retrospective application of the new standard with restatement of prior years and one requiring prospective application of the new standard with disclosure of results under old standards. In August, 2015, the FASB issued ASU No. 2015 - 14, which postponed the effective date of ASU No. 2014 - 09 to fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2017, with early adoption permitted on the original effective date of fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2016. The Company is in the process of finalizing its assessment and the documentation of its evaluation of the new standard. The majority of the Company’s revenue arrangements generally consist of a single performance obligation to transfer promised finished goods. Based on the Company’s evaluation process completed and review of its contracts with customers, the timing and amount of revenue recognized based on ASU 2015 - 14 is consistent with its revenue recognition policy under previous guidance. The Company adopted the new standard effective December 31, 2017, using the modified retrospective approach, and will expand its consolidated financial statement disclosures in order to comply with the ASU. The Company has determined the adoption of ASU 2015 - 14 will not have a material impact on its results of operations, cash flows, or financial position.

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies and Other Information

Nature of Operations

Littelfuse, Inc. and subsidiaries (the “

Company”) is a global leader in circuit protection products with advancing platforms in power control and sensor technologies, serving customers in the electronics, automotive, and industrial markets. With a diverse and extensive product portfolio of fuses, semiconductors, polymers, ceramics, relays and sensors, the Company works with its customers to build safer, more reliable and more efficient products for the connected world in virtually every market that uses electrical energy, ranging across consumer electronics, IT and telecommunication applications, industrial electronics, automobiles and other transportation, and heavy industrial applications. The Company has a network of global engineering centers and labs that develop new products and product enhancements, provides customer application support and test products for safety, reliability, and regulatory compliance.

Fiscal Year

References herein to

“201

7”,

“fiscal

2017”

or “fiscal year

2017”

refer to the fiscal year ended

December 30, 2017.

References herein to

“2016”,

“fiscal

2016”

or “fiscal year

2016”

refer to the fiscal year ended

December 31, 2016.

References herein to

“2015”,

“fiscal

2015”

or “fiscal year

2015”

refer to the fiscal year ended

January 2, 2016.

The Company operates on a

week fiscal year (

basis) ending on the Saturday closest to

December 31.

Therefore, the financial results of certain fiscal years and the associated

week quarters will

not

be exactly comparable to the prior and subsequent

week fiscal years and the associated quarters having only

weeks. As a result of using this convention, each of fiscal

2017

and fiscal

2016

contained

weeks whereas fiscal

2015

contained

weeks.

Basis of Presentation

The Consolidated Financial Statements include the accounts of Littelfuse, Inc. and its subsidiaries. All significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated. The company

’s Consolidated Financial Statements were prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America and include the assets, liabilities, sales and expenses of all wholly-owned subsidiaries and majority-owned subsidiaries over which the Company exercises control.

Use of Estimates

The process of preparing financial statements in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of the Consolidated Financial Statements, and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses and the accompanying notes. The

Company evaluates and updates its assumptions and estimates on an ongoing basis and

may

employ outside experts to assist in its evaluation, as considered necessary. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

Cash Equivalents

All highly liquid investments, with an original maturity of

three

months or less when purchased, are considered to be cash equivalents.

Short-Term and Long-Term Investments

As of

December 3

2017,

the Company had an investment in Polytronics Technology Corporation Ltd. (“Polytronics”). The Company’s Polytronics shares held at the end of fiscal

2017

and

2016

represent approximately

7.2%

of total Polytronics shares outstanding. The Polytronics investment is classified as available-for-sale and is carried at fair value with the unrealized gains and losses reported as a component of “Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss).” The fair value of the Polytronics investment was

€9.2

million (approximately

$11.0

million) at

December 30, 2017

and

€10.0

million (approximately

$10.4

million) at

December 31, 2016.

Included in

2017

and

2016,

other comprehensive income are unrealized losses of

$1.0

million and

$0.8

million, respectively, due to changes in fair market value of the Polytronics investment. The remaining movement year over year was due to the impact of changes in exchange rates.

The

Company has certain investment securities that are classified as available-for-sale. Available-for-sale securities are carried at fair value with the unrealized gains and losses reported as a component of “Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss).” Realized gains and losses and declines in unrealized value judged to be other-than-temporary on available-for-sale securities are included in other expense (income), net. The cost of securities sold is based on the specific identification method. Interest and dividends on securities classified as available-for-sale are included in interest income. Short-term investments, which are primarily certificates of deposits, are carried at cost which approximates fair value.

The C

ompany has investments related to its non-qualified Supplemental Retirement and Savings Plan. The Company maintains accounts for participants through which participants make investment elections. The investment securities are subject to the claims of the Company’s creditors. The investment securities are all mutual funds with readily determinable fair values and are classified as trading securities. The investment securities are measured at fair value with unrealized gains and losses recognized in earnings. As of

December 30, 2017,

there was

$8.0

million of marketable securities related to the plan included in

Other assets

on the Consolidated Balance Sheets.

Trade Receivables

The

Company performs credit evaluations of customers’ financial condition and generally does

not

require collateral. Credit losses are provided for in the financial statements based upon specific knowledge of a customer’s inability to meet its financial obligations to the Company. Historically, credit losses have consistently been within management’s expectations and have

not

been a material amount. A receivable is considered past due if payments have

not

been received within agreed upon invoice terms. Write-offs are recorded at the time a customer receivable is deemed uncollectible.

The

Company also maintains allowances against accounts receivable for the settlement of rebates and sales discounts to customers. These allowances are based upon specific customer sales and sales discounts as well as actual historical experience.

Inventories

Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or

net realizable value, which approximates current replacement cost. Cost is principally determined using the

first

-in,

first

-out method. The Company maintains excess and obsolete allowances against inventory to reduce the carrying value to the expected net realizable value. These allowances are based upon a combination of factors including historical sales volume, market conditions, lower of cost or market analysis and expected realizable value of the inventory.

Property, Plant

and Equipment

Land, buildings

, and equipment are carried at cost. Depreciation is calculated using the straight-line method with useful lives of

years for buildings,

seven

nine

years for equipment,

seven

years for furniture and fixtures,

five

years for tooling and

three

years for computer equipment. Leasehold improvements are depreciated over the lesser of their useful life or the lease term. Maintenance and repair costs are charged to expense as incurred. Major overhauls that extend the useful lives of existing assets are capitalized.

Goodwill

The

Company annually tests goodwill for impairment on the

first

day of its fiscal

fourth

quarter, or more frequently if an event occurs or circumstances change that would more likely than

not

reduce the fair value of a reporting unit below its carrying value.

The Company compares each reporting unit

’s fair value, estimated based on comparable company market valuations and expected future discounted cash flows to be generated by the reporting unit, to its carrying value. For the

seven

reporting units with goodwill, the Company compared the estimated fair value of each reporting unit to its carrying value. The results of the goodwill impairment test as of

October 1, 2017

indicated that the estimated fair values for each of the

seven

reporting units exceeded their respective carrying values. As of the most recent annual test conducted on

October 1, 2017,

the Company noted that the excess of fair value over the carrying value, was

161%,

314%,

247%,

218%,

100%,

25%,

and

248%

for its reporting units; Electronics (non-silicon), Electronics (silicon), Passenger Car, Commercial Vehicle Products, Sensors, Relays, and Power Fuse, respectively. Relatively small changes in the Company’s key assumptions would

not

have resulted in any reporting units failing the goodwill impairment test. See Note

Goodwill

and Other Intangible Assets,

for additional information.

The Company also performs an interim review for indicators of impairment each quarter to assess whether an interim impairment review is required for any reporting unit. As part of its interim reviews, management analyzes potential changes in the value of individual reporting units based on each reporting unit

’s operating results for the period compared to expected results as of the prior year’s annual impairment test. In addition, management considers how other key assumptions, including discount rates and expected long-term growth rates, used in the last annual impairment test, could be impacted by changes in market conditions and economic events. Based on the interim assessments as of

December 30, 2017,

management concluded that

events or changes in circumstances indicated that it was more likely than

not

that the fair value for any reporting unit had declined below its carrying value.

Long-Lived Assets

Customer relationships, t

rademarks and tradenames are amortized using the straight-line method over estimated useful lives that have a range of

five

years. Patents, licenses and software are amortized using the straight-line method or an accelerated method over estimated useful lives that have a range of

five

years. The distribution networks are amortized on either a straight-line or accelerated basis over estimated useful lives that have a range of

three

years.

The Company assesses potential impairments to its long-lived assets if events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset

may

not

be recoverable. An impaired asset is written down to its estimated fair value based upon the most recent information available. Estimated fair market value is generally measured by discounting estimated future cash flows. Long-lived assets, other than goodwill and other intangible assets, that are held for sale are recorded at the lower of carrying value or the fair market value less the estimated cost to sell.

During the year ended

December 31, 2016,

the Company recognized non-cash impairment charges totaling

$6.0

million, of which

$2.2

million related to the impairment of certain customer relationship intangible assets in the customs reporting unit within the Industrial segment and

$3.8

million related to the impairment of the

Custom Products tradename. The impairment of the customer relationship intangible assets resulted from lower expectations of future revenue to be derived from those relationships while the tradename impairment resulted from lower expectations of future cash flows of the customs reporting unit.

Environmental Liabilities

Environmental liabilities are accrued based on engineering studies estimating the cost of remediating sites. Expenses related to on-going maintenance of environmental sites are expensed as incurred. If actual or estimated probable future losses exceed the

Company’s recorded liability for such claims, the Company would record additional charges during the period in which the actual loss or change in estimate occurred.

Pension and Other Post-retirement Benefits

The Company records annual income and expense amounts relating to its pension and post-retirement benefits plans based on calculations which include various actuarial assumptions including discount rates, expected long-term rates of return and compensation increases. The Company reviews its actuarial assumptions on an annual basis as of the fiscal year-end balance sheet date (or more frequently if a significant event requiring remeasurement occurs) and modifies the assumption based on current rates and trends when it is appropriate to do so. The effects of modifications are recognized immediately on the Consolidated Balance Sheets, but are generally amortized into operating earnings over future periods, with the deferred amount recorded in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss). The Company believes that the assumptions utilized in recording its obligations under its plans are reasonable based on its experience, market conditions and input from its actuaries and investment advisors.

Revenue Recognition

The

Company recognizes revenue on product sales in the period in which the sales process is complete. This generally occurs when persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists, products are shipped (FOB origin) to the customer in accordance with the terms of the sale, the risk of loss has been transferred, collectability is reasonably assured, and the pricing is fixed and determinable.

At the end of each period, for those shipments where title to the products and the risk of loss and rewards of ownership do

not

transfer until the product has been received by the customer, the

Company adjusts revenues and cost of sales for the delay between the time that the products are shipped and when they are received by the customer. The Company’s distribution channels are primarily through direct sales and independent

third

-party distributors.

Revenue and Billing

The

Company generally accepts orders from customers based on long term purchasing contracts and written sales agreements. Contract pricing and selling agreement terms are based on market factors, costs, and competition. Pricing normally is negotiated as an adjustment (premium or discount) from the Company’s published price lists. The customer is invoiced when the Company’s products are shipped to them in accordance with the terms of the sales agreement.

Returns and Credits

Some of the terms of the

Company’s sales agreements and normal business conditions provide customers (distributors) the ability to receive price adjustments on products previously shipped and invoiced. This practice is common in the industry and is referred to as a “ship and debit” program. This program allows the distributor to debit the Company for the difference between the distributors’ contracted price and a lower price for specific transactions. Under certain circumstances (usually in a competitive situation or large volume opportunity), a distributor will request authorization to reduce its price to its buyer. If the Company approves such a reduction, the distributor is authorized to “debit” its account for the difference between the contracted price and the lower approved price. The Company establishes reserves for this program based on historic activity and actual authorizations for the debit and recognizes these debits as a reduction of revenue.

Return to Stock

The

Company has a return to stock policy whereby a customer with prior authorization from Littelfuse management can return previously purchased goods for full or partial credit. The Company establishes an estimated allowance for these returns based on historic activity. Sales revenue and cost of sales are reduced to anticipate estimated returns.

Volume Rebates

The

Company offers incentives to certain customers to achieve specific quarterly or annual sales targets. If customers achieve their sales targets, they are entitled to rebates. The Company estimates the future cost of these rebates and recognizes this estimated cost as a reduction to revenue as products are sold.

Allowance for Doubtful Accounts

The

Company evaluates the collectability of its trade receivables based on a combination of factors. The Company regularly analyzes its significant customer accounts and, when the Company becomes aware of a specific customer’s inability to meet its financial obligations, the Company records a specific reserve for bad debt to reduce the related receivable to the amount the Company reasonably believes is collectible. The Company also records allowances for all other customers based on a variety of factors including the length of time the receivables are past due, the financial health of the customer, macroeconomic considerations and past experience. Accounts receivable balances that are deemed to be uncollectible, are written off against the reserve on a case-by-case basis. Historically, the allowance for doubtful accounts has been adequate to cover bad debts. If circumstances related to specific customers change, the estimates of the recoverability of receivables could be further adjusted. However, due to the Company’s diverse customer base and lack of credit concentration, the Company does

not

believe its estimates would be materially impacted by changes in its assumptions.

Advertising Costs

The

Company expenses advertising costs as incurred, which amounted to

$2.9

million in both

2017

and

2016

and

$2.3

million in

2015,

respectively, and are included as a component of selling, general, and administrative expenses.

Shipping and Handling Fees and Costs

Amounts billed to customers related to shipping and handling is classified as revenue. Costs incurred for shipping and handling of

$10.9

million

$9.1

million, and

$7.0

million in

2017,

2016,

and

2015,

respectively, are classified in selling, general, and administrative expenses.

Foreign Currency Translation

Remeasurement

The

Company’s foreign subsidiaries use the local currency or the U.S. dollar as their functional currency, as appropriate. Assets and liabilities are translated using exchange rates at the balance sheet date, and revenues and expenses are translated at weighted average rates. The amount of foreign currency gain or loss from remeasurement recognized in the income statement was a loss of

$2.4

million in

2017,

a loss of

$0.5

million in

2016,

and a gain of

$1.5

million in

2015.

Adjustments from the translation process are recognized in “Shareholders’ equity” as a component of “Accumulated other comprehensive income.”

Stock-based Compensation

The

Company recognizes compensation expense for the cost of awards of equity compensation using a fair value method. Benefits of tax deductions in excess of recognized compensation expense are reported as operating cash flows. See Note

Shareholders’ Equity

, for additional information on stock-based compensation.

Coal Mining Liability

Included in other long-term liabilities is an accrual related to former coal mining operations at Littelfuse GmbH (formerly known as Heinrich Industries, AG) for the amounts of €

0.9

million (

$1.1

million) and

€1.4

million (

$1.5

million) at

December 30, 2017

and

December 31, 2016,

respectively. Management, in conjunction with an independent

third

-party, performs an annual evaluation of the former coal mining operations in order to develop an estimate of the probable future obligations in regard to remediating the dangers (such as a shaft collapse) of abandoned coal mine shafts in the former coal mining operations. Management accrues for costs associated with such remediation efforts based on management's best estimate when such costs are probable and reasonably able to be estimated. The ultimate determination can only be done after respective investigations because the concrete conditions are mostly unknown at this time. The accrual is

not

discounted as management cannot reasonably estimate when such remediation efforts will take place.

Other Expense (Income), Net

Other expense (income), net generally consists of interest income, royalties

, and non-operating income.

Income Taxes

The

Company accounts for income taxes using the liability method. Deferred taxes are recognized for the future effects of temporary differences between financial and income tax reporting using enacted tax rates in effect for the years in which the differences are expected to reverse. The Company recognizes deferred taxes for temporary differences, operating loss carryforwards and tax credit carryforwards. Deferred tax assets are reduced by a valuation allowance if it is more likely than

not

that some portion, or all, of the deferred tax assets will

not

be realized. U.S. state and non-U.S. income taxes are provided on the portion of non-U.S. income that is expected to be remitted to the U.S. and be taxable (and non-U.S. income taxes are provided on the portion of non-U.S. income that is expected to be remitted to an upper-tier non-U.S. entity). Deferred tax assets and liabilities are adjusted for the effects of changes in tax laws and rates on the date of enactment.

Deferred U.S. income taxes and non-U.S. taxes are

not

provided on the excess of the investment value for financial reporting over the tax basis of investments in those non-U.S. subsidiaries for which such excess is considered to be permanently reinvested

in those operations. Management regularly evaluates whether non-U.S. earnings are expected to be permanently reinvested. This evaluation requires judgment about the future operating and liquidity needs of the Company’s foreign subsidiaries. Changes in economic and business conditions, non-U.S. or U.S. tax laws, or the Company’s financial situation could result in changes to these judgments and the need to record additional tax liabilities.

The

Company recognizes the tax benefit from an uncertain tax position only if it is more likely than

not

that the tax position will be sustained on examination by the taxing authorities, based on the technical merits of the position. The tax benefits recognized in the financial statements from such a position are measured based on the largest benefit that has a greater than

50%

likelihood of being realized upon ultimate settlement.

December 22, 2017,

the U.S. enacted legislation commonly referred to as t

he Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (the "Tax Act"). Among other things, the Tax Act reduces the U.S. corporate federal income tax rate from

35%

21%,

adds base broadening provisions which limit deductions and address excessive international tax planning, imposes a

one

-time tax (the “Toll Charge”) on accumulated earnings of certain non-U.S. subsidiaries and enables repatriation of earnings of non-U.S. subsidiaries free of U.S. federal income tax. Other than the Toll Charge (which is applicable to the Company for

2017

), the provisions will generally be applicable to the Company in

2018

and beyond.

In accordance with the guidance provided in SEC Staff Accounting Bulletin (“SAB”)

No.

118,

in the

fourth

quarter of

2017

the Company recorded a charge of

$47

million as a provisional reasonable estimate of the impact of the Tax Act, including

$49

million for the Toll Charge net of

million for other net tax benefits. The Company is continuing to analyze the Tax Act and plans to finalize the estimate within the measurement period outlined in SAB

No.118.

The final charge

may

differ from the provisional reasonable estimate if provisions of the Tax Act, and their interaction with other provisions of the U.S. Internal Revenue Code, are interpreted differently than interpretations made by the Company in determining the estimate, whether through issuance of administrative guidance, or through further review of the Tax Act by the Company and its advisors. Aside from these interpretation issues, the final charge

may

differ from the provisional reasonable estimate due to refinements of accumulated non-U.S. earnings and tax pool data.

One of the base broadening provisions of the Tax Act is commonly referred to as the global intangible low-taxed income “

GILTI” provisions. In accordance with guidance issued by the FASB staff, the Company has

not

adopted an accounting policy for GILTI. Thus, the U.S. balance sheet tax accounts, notably deferred taxes, were computed without consideration of the possible future impact of the GILTI provisions. The Company intends to adopt an accounting policy for GILTI within the measurement period outlined in SAB

118.

Fair Value Measurements

Certain assets and liabilities are required to be recorded at fair value on a recurring basis. Fair value is determined based on the exchange price that would be received for an asset or paid to transfer a liability (an exit price) in the principal or most advantageous market for the asset or liability in an orderly transaction between market participants. The Company records the fair value of its available-for-sale securities and pension plan assets on a recurring basis. Assets measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis include long-lived assets held and used, long-lived assets held for sale, goodwill and other intangible assets. The fair value of cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, short-term debt and accounts payable approximate their carrying values. The

three

-tier value hierarchy, which prioritizes valuation methodologies based on the reliability of the inputs, is:

Level

– Valuations based on quoted prices for identical assets and liabilities in active markets.

Level

– Valuations based on observable inputs other than quoted prices included in Level

such as quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in active markets, quoted prices for identical or similar assets and liabilities in markets that are

not

active, or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data.

Level

– Valuations based on unobservable inputs reflecting the Company’s own assumptions, consistent with reasonably available assumptions made by other market participants.

Reclassifications

Certain reclassifications of prior year amounts for

Trade receivables, net

and

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

were made to conform to the

2017

presentation.

Recently

Adopted

Accounting Standards

July 2015,

the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”)

No.

2015

– “Inventory (Topic

330

): Simplifying the Measurement of Inventory,” which simplifies the measurement of inventory by requiring inventory to be measured at the lower of cost and net realizable value. The update is effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years beginning after

December 15, 2016,

and interim periods within those fiscal years. The Company adopted the new standard on

January 1, 2017.

The adoption of the update did

not

have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial position and results of operations. As a result of the adoption of the update, inventories are stated at the lower of cost or net realizable value. Cost is principally determined using the

first

-in,

first

March 2016,

the FASB issued ASU

No.

2016

– “Improvements to Employee Share-Based Payment Accounting,” which amends ASC

718,

“Compensation – Stock Compensation.” The update simplifies several aspects of the accounting for employee share-based payment transactions, including accounting for income taxes, forfeitures, and statutory withholding requirements, as well as classification in the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows. The update is effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years beginning after

December 15, 2016,

and interim periods within those fiscal years. The Company adopted the new standard on

January 1, 2017.

As a result of the adoption, on a prospective basis, the Company recognized

$2.0

million of excess tax benefits from stock-based compensation as a discrete item in income tax expense for the year ended

December 30, 2017.

Historically, these amounts were recorded as additional paid-in capital. The Company also elected to apply the change prospectively to the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows. As a result, on a prospective basis, share-based payments will be reported as operating activities in the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows. The Company elected

not

to change its policy on accounting for forfeitures and will continue to estimate a requisite forfeiture rate. Additional amendments to the accounting for income taxes and minimum statutory withholding requirements had

impact on the results of operations.

January 2017,

the FASB issued ASU

No.

2017

04,

“Intangibles-Goodwill and Other” (Topic

350

). This ASU modifies the concept of impairment from the condition that exists when the carrying amount of goodwill exceeds its implied fair value to the condition that exists when the carrying amount of a reporting unit exceeds its fair value. An entity

longer will determine goodwill impairment by calculating the implied fair value of goodwill by assigning the fair value of a reporting unit to all of its assets and liabilities as if that reporting unit had been acquired in a business combination. Because the update will eliminate Step

from the goodwill impairment test, it should reduce the cost and complexity of evaluating goodwill for impairment. This ASU is effective for annual or any interim goodwill impairment tests in fiscal years beginning after

December 15, 2020,

with early adoption is permitted for interim or annual goodwill impairment tests performed on testing dates after

January 1, 2017.

The

ASU did

not

impact the Company in

2017.

Recently Issued Accounting Standards

October 2016,

the FASB issued ASU

No.

2016

16,

"Income Taxes

” (Topic

740

). This ASU update requires entities to recognize the income tax consequences of many intercompany asset transfers at the transaction date. The seller and buyer will immediately recognize the current and deferred income tax consequences of an intercompany transfer of an asset other than inventory. The tax consequences were previously deferred. The guidance is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after

December 15, 2017,

with early adoption permitted. Adoption will require a modified retrospective transition

, and is

not

expected to have a material impact.

March 2016,

the FASB issued ASU

No.

2016

– “Improvements to Employee Share-Based Payment Accounting,” which amends ASC

718,

December 15, 2016,

and interim periods within those fiscal years. The Company adopted the new standard on

January 1, 2017.

As a result of the adoption, on a prospective basis, the Company recognized

$2.0

million of excess tax benefits from stock-based compensation as a discrete item in income tax expense for the year ended

December 30, 2017.

not

impact on the results of operations.

January 2016,

the FASB issued ASU

No.

2016

01,

“Financial Instruments-Recognition and Measurement of Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities” which addresses certain aspects of the recognition, measurement, presentation and disclosure of financial instruments. The ASU will require the Company to recognize any changes in the fair value of certain equity investments in net income. These changes are currently recognized in other comprehensive income ("OCI"). This guidance is effective for interim and fiscal years beginning after

December 15, 2017.

February 2016,

the FASB issued ASU

No.

2016

02,

"Leases" (Topic

842

). This ASU requires lessees to recognize, on the balance sheet, assets and liabilities for the rights and obligations created by leases of greater than

twelve

months. The accounting by lessors will remain largely unchanged. The ASU is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after

December 15, 2018,

with early adoption permitted. Adoption will require a modified retrospective transition,

and the Company plans to adopt the standard in the

first

quarter of

2019.

The Company is currently evaluating the impact of ASU

2016

02.

May 2014,

the FASB issued ASU

No.

2014

09,

“Revenue from Contracts with Customers” (Topic

606

) which supersedes the revenue recognition requirements in ASC

605,

“Revenue Recognition.” This ASU provides a single comprehensive model for entities to use in accounting for revenue arising from contracts with customers and will supersede most current revenue recognition guidance. The guidance permits

two

implementation approaches,

one

requiring retrospective application of the new standard with restatement of prior years and

one

requiring prospective application of the new standard with disclosure of results under old standards. In

August, 2015,

the FASB issued ASU

No.

2015

14,

which postponed the effective date of ASU

No.

2014

to fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after

December 15, 2017,

with early adoption permitted on the original effective date of fiscal years beginning after

December 15, 2016.

The Company is in the process of finalizing its assessment and the documentation of its evaluation of the new standard.

The majority of the Company’s revenue arrangements generally consist of a single performance obligation to transfer promised finished goods. Based on the Company’s evaluation process completed and review of its contracts with customers, the timing and amount of revenue recognized based on ASU

2015

is consistent with its revenue recognition policy under previous guidance. The Company adopted the new standard effective

December 31, 2017,

using the modified retrospective approach, and will expand its consolidated financial statement disclosures in order to comply with the ASU. The Company has determined the adoption of ASU

2015

will

not

have a material impact on its results of operations, cash flows, or financial position.