Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 686,032	$ 748,032
Short-term investments	78,286	547,136
Accounts receivable, net	397,020	340,027
Inventories:
Finished goods	138,112	127,272
Work in process	190,982	170,319
Raw materials	150,566	132,068
Total inventories	479,660	429,659
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	142,888	130,336
Total current assets	1,783,886	2,195,190
Property and equipment, at cost:
Land	87,622	92,285
Buildings and improvements	619,445	606,168
Machinery and equipment	2,510,001	2,415,769
Construction in progress	125,109	103,058
Allowance for depreciation	(2,373,176)	(2,311,522)
Property and equipment, net	969,001	905,758
Goodwill	147,480	142,742
Other intangible assets, net	65,688	69,754
Other assets	140,143	148,645
Total assets	3,106,198	3,462,089
Current liabilities:
Notes payable to banks	18	4
Trade accounts payable	218,322	222,373
Payroll and related expenses	141,670	135,702
Other accrued expenses	229,660	154,230
Income taxes	54,436	50,226
Total current liabilities	644,106	562,535
Long-term debt less current portion	494,509	370,470
U.S. transition tax payable	154,953	151,200
Deferred income taxes	85,471	336,465
Other liabilities	79,489	75,249
Accrued pension and other postretirement costs	260,984	281,701
Total liabilities	1,719,512	1,777,620
Commitments and contingencies
Redeemable convertible debentures	2,016	252,070
Vishay stockholders' equity
Preferred stock
Common stock	13,212	13,188
Class B convertible common stock	1,210	1,213
Capital in excess of par value	1,436,011	1,752,506
(Accumulated deficit) retained earnings	(61,258)	(362,254)
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	(6,791)	25,714
Total Vishay stockholders' equity	1,382,384	1,430,367
Noncontrolling interests	2,286	2,032
Total equity	1,384,670	1,432,399
Total liabilities and equity	$ 3,106,198	$ 3,462,089