The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses, and related disclosure of contingent liabilities. On an ongoing basis, the Company evaluates its estimates, including those related to sales returns and allowances, allowance for doubtful accounts, inventories, goodwill, intangible assets, asset valuations, income taxes, warranty obligations, pension and other postretirement benefits, long-term contracts, environmental, workers’ compensation and general liability, employee benefits and other contingencies and litigation. The Company bases its estimates on historical experience and on various other assumptions that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances at the time, the results of which form the basis for making its judgments. Actual results may differ materially from these estimates under different assumptions or conditions. Management believes that the estimates are reasonable.

The following table summarizes the changes in accumulated balances of other comprehensive income (loss) (“AOCI”) for the fiscal years ended January 2, 2022, and January 3, 2021 (in millions):


	Foreign Currency Translation		Cash Flow Hedges and other		Pension and Postretirement Benefits		Total











Balance as of December 29, 2019	$	(150.4)	$	(2.3)	$	(323.1)	$	(475.8)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications	65.8		(13.8)		—		52.0
Amounts reclassified from AOCI	—		18.4		(24.7)		(6.3)
Net other comprehensive income (loss)	65.8		4.6		(24.7)		45.7
Balance as of January 3, 2021	(84.6)		2.3		(347.8)		(430.1)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications	(44.4)		18.0		—		(26.4)
Amounts reclassified from AOCI	—		(23.7)		50.2		26.5
Net other comprehensive income (loss)	(44.4)		(5.7)		50.2		0.1
Balance as of January 2, 2022	$	(129.0)	$	(3.4)	$	(297.6)	$	(430.0)

The reclassification out of AOCI for the fiscal years ended January 2, 2022, and January 3, 2021, are as follows (in millions):


	January 2, 2022		January 3, 2021
	Amount reclassified from AOCI		Amount reclassified from AOCI		Financial Statement Presentation
Gain (loss) on cash flow hedges:
Gain (loss) recognized in income on derivatives	$	(31.7)	$	24.8	See Note 2
Income tax impact	8.0		(6.4)		Provision for income taxes
Total	$	(23.7)	$	18.4

Amortization of defined benefit pension and postretirement plan items:
Amortization of prior service cost	$	(3.5)	$	(6.0)	See Note 11
Amortization of net actuarial loss	26.8		22.8		See Note 11
Pension adjustments	36.6		(49.7)		See Note 11
Total before tax	59.9		(32.9)
Income tax impact	(9.7)		8.2
Net of tax	$	50.2	$	(24.7)

We determine the appropriate method by which we recognize revenue by analyzing the nature of the products or services being provided as well as the terms and conditions of contracts or arrangements entered into with our customers. We account for a contract when it has approval and commitment from both parties, the rights of the parties are identified, payment terms are identified, the contract has commercial substance and collectability of consideration is probable. A contract’s transaction price is allocated to each distinct good or service (i.e., performance obligation) identified in the contract, and each performance obligation is valued based on its estimated relative standalone selling price. For standard products or services, list prices generally represent the standalone selling price. For performance obligations where list price is not available, we typically use the expected cost plus a margin approach to estimate the standalone selling price for that performance obligation. Prior to the acquisition of FLIR, approximately 60% of our revenue was recognized at a point in time, with the remaining 40% recognized over time. The majority of FLIR revenue is recognized at a point in time. In future periods, we expect approximately 70% of revenue to be recognized at a point in time, with the remaining 30% recognized over time.

Revenue recognized at a point in time relates primarily to the sale of standard or minimally customized products, with control transferring to the customer generally upon the transfer of title. This type of revenue arrangement is typical for our commercial contracts within the Digital Imaging, Instrumentation, and Aerospace and Defense Electronics segments, and to a lesser extent for certain commercial contracts within the Engineered Systems segment relating to the sale of standard hydrogen/oxygen gas generators. In limited circumstances, customer specified acceptance criteria exist. If we cannot objectively demonstrate that the product meets those specifications prior to the shipment, the revenue is deferred until customer acceptance is obtained. The transaction price in these arrangements can include variable consideration, such as product returns and sales allowances. The estimation of this variable consideration and determination of whether to include estimated amounts as a

Revenue recognized over time relates primarily to contracts to design, develop and/or manufacture highly engineered products used in both defense and commercial applications. This type of revenue arrangement is typical of our U.S. government contracts and to a lesser extent for certain commercial contracts, with both contract types occurring across all segments. The customer typically controls the work in process as evidenced either by contractual termination clauses or by our right to payment for costs incurred to date plus a reasonable profit for products or services that do not have an alternative use. As control transfers continuously over time on these contracts, revenue is recognized based on the extent of progress towards completion of the performance obligation. The selection of the method to measure progress towards completion requires judgment and is based on the nature of the products or services to be provided. We generally use the cost-to-cost measure of progress as this measure best depicts the transfer of control to the customer which occurs as we incur costs on our contracts. Under the cost-to-cost method, the extent of progress towards completion is measured based on the ratio of costs incurred to date to the total estimated costs at completion of the performance obligation. The transaction price in these arrangements may include estimated amounts of variable consideration, including award fees, incentive fees, contract amounts not yet funded, or other provisions that can either increase or decrease the transaction price. We estimate variable consideration at the amount to which we expect to be entitled, and we include estimated amounts in the transaction price to the extent it is probable that a significant reversal of cumulative revenue recognized will not occur when the estimation uncertainty is resolved. The estimation of this variable consideration and determination of whether to include estimated amounts in the transaction price are based largely on an assessment of our anticipated performance and all information (historical, current and forecasted) that is reasonably available to us.

The majority of our over time contracts have a single performance obligation as the promise to transfer the individual goods or services is not separately identifiable from other promises in the contracts and, therefore, not distinct. Over time contracts are often modified to account for changes in contract specifications and requirements. We consider contract modifications to exist when the modification either creates new or changes the existing enforceable rights and obligations. Most of our contract modifications on over time contracts are for goods or services that are not distinct from the existing contract due to the significant integration service provided in the context of the contract and are accounted for as if they were part of that existing contract. The effect of a contract modification on the transaction price and our measure of progress for the performance obligation to which it relates, is recognized as an adjustment to revenue (either as an increase in or a reduction of revenue) on a cumulative catch-up basis.

For over time contracts using the cost-to-cost method, we have an Estimate at Completion (“EAC”) process in which management reviews the progress and execution of our performance obligations. This EAC process requires management judgment relative to assessing risks, estimating contract revenue, determining reasonably dependable cost estimates, and making assumptions for schedule and technical issues. Since certain contracts extend over a longer period of time, the impact of revisions in cost and revenue estimates during the progress of work may adjust the current period earnings through a cumulative catch-up basis. This method recognizes, in the current period, the cumulative effect of the changes on current and prior quarters. Additionally, if the current contract estimate indicates a loss, a provision is made for the total anticipated loss in the period that it becomes evident. Contract cost and revenue estimates for significant contracts are generally reviewed and reassessed quarterly. The majority of revenue recognized over time uses an EAC process. The net aggregate effects of these changes in estimates on contracts accounted for under the cost-to-cost method in 2021 was approximately $26.8 million of favorable operating income, primarily within the Digital Imaging operating segment, related to favorable changes in estimates that impacted revenue, and, to a lesser degree, cost of sales. The net aggregate effects of these changes in estimates on contracts accounted for under the cost-to-cost method in 2020 was approximately $14.6 million of favorable operating income, primarily within the Digital Imaging operating segment, related to changes in estimates that favorably impacted revenue, and, to a lesser degree, cost of sales. None of the effects of changes in estimates on any individual contract were material to the consolidated statements of income for any period presented.

Remaining performance obligations represent the transaction price of firm orders for which work has not been performed as of the period end date and excludes unexercised contract options and potential orders under ordering-type contracts (e.g., indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity). As of January 2, 2022, the aggregate amount of the transaction price allocated to remaining performance obligations was $2,929.0 million. The Company expects approximately 78% of remaining performance obligations to be recognized into revenue within the next twelve months, with the remaining 22% recognized thereafter.

Some of the Company’s products are subject to standard warranties and the Company reserves for the estimated cost of product warranties on a product-specific basis. Facts and circumstances related to a product warranty matter and cost estimates to return, repair and/or replace the product are considered when establishing a product warranty reserve. The adequacy of the preexisting warranty liabilities is assessed regularly and the reserve is adjusted as necessary based on a review of historical warranty experience with respect to the applicable business or products, as well as the length and actual terms of the warranties, which are typically one year. The product warranty reserve is included in current accrued liabilities and long-term liabilities on the balance sheet.


Warranty Reserve (in millions):	2021		2020		2019
Balance at beginning of year	$	22.4	$	24.8	$	21.0
Product warranty expense	11.9		3.3		13.1
Deductions	(10.1)		(8.2)		(14.2)
Acquisitions	25.3		2.5		4.9
Balance at end of year	$	49.5	$	22.4	$	24.8

We compute the provision for income taxes using the asset and liability method, under which deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for temporary differences between the tax basis of assets and liabilities and their reported amount in the financial statements, which will result in taxable or deductible amounts in the future. In evaluating our ability to recover our deferred tax assets within the jurisdiction from which they arise, we consider all available positive and negative evidence, including scheduled reversals of deferred tax liabilities, projected future taxable income, tax-planning strategies, and results of recent operations. In projecting future taxable income, we begin with historical results adjusted for the results of discontinued operations and incorporate assumptions about the amount of future state, federal and foreign pretax operating income adjusted for items that do not have tax consequences. The assumptions about future taxable income require significant judgment and are consistent with the plans and estimates we are using to manage the underlying businesses. In evaluating the objective evidence that historical results provide, we consider three years of cumulative operating income. A valuation allowance is recorded when it is more likely than not that some of the deferred tax assets will not be realized.

Income tax positions must meet a more-likely-than-not recognition in order to be recognized in the financial statements. We recognize potential accrued interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits within operations as income tax expense. As new information becomes available, the assessment of the recognition threshold and the measurement of the associated tax benefit of uncertain tax positions may result in financial statement recognition or derecognition.

The following table sets forth the computations of basic and diluted earnings per common share (amounts in millions, except per share data):



Earnings Per Common Share:	2021		2020		2019



Net income	$	445.3	$	401.9	$	402.3
Basic earnings per common share:
Weighted average common shares outstanding	43.2		36.7		36.3



Basic earnings per common share	$	10.31	$	10.95	$	11.08
Diluted earnings per share:
Weighted average common shares outstanding	43.2		36.7		36.3
Effect of diluted securities (primarily stock options)	1.1		1.2		1.2
Weighted average diluted common shares outstanding	44.3		37.9		37.5



Diluted earnings per common share	$	10.05	$	10.62	$	10.73

For 2021 and 2020, 2,608 and 497 shares, respectively, under the restricted stock plan, respectively, were excluded from fully diluted shares outstanding because they did not meet the applicable performance conditions for issuance. No contingent shares under the restricted stock plan were excluded from fully diluted shares outstanding for 2019. No contingent shares under the performance share compensation plan were excluded from fully diluted shares outstanding for 2021, 2020 or 2019.

The timing of revenue recognition, billings and cash collections results in billed accounts receivable, unbilled receivables (contract assets), and customer advances and deposits (contract liabilities, which are included in accrued liabilities and other long-term liabilities) on the Consolidated Balance Sheet. Under the typical payment terms of our over time contracts, the customer pays us either performance-based payments or progress payments. Amounts billed and due from our customers are classified as receivables on the Consolidated Balance Sheet. We may receive interim payments as work progresses, although for some contracts, we may be entitled to receive an advance payment. We recognize a liability for these interim and advance payments in excess of revenue recognized and present it as a contract liability which is included within accrued liabilities and other long-term liabilities on the Consolidated Balance Sheet, which represented $186.0 million and $25.3 million as of January 2, 2022 and $160.1 million and $14.0 million as of January 3, 2021, respectively. Contract liabilities typically are not considered a significant financing component because these cash advances are used to meet working capital demands that can be higher in the early stages of a contract, and these cash advances protect us from the other party failing to adequately complete some or all of its obligations under the contract. When revenue recognized exceeds the amount billed to the customer, we record an unbilled receivable (contract asset) for the amount we are entitled to receive based on our enforceable right to payment. The unbilled receivable balance increased from the beginning of the year by $99.9 million, or 39.6%, primarily due to the acquisition of FLIR. Contract liabilities increased from the beginning of the year by $37.2 million, or 21.4% primarily due to the acquisition of FLIR. The Company recognized revenue of $114.0 million during the year ended January 2, 2022 from contract liabilities that existed at the beginning of year. The Company recognizes the incremental costs of obtaining or fulfilling a contract as expense when incurred if the amortization period of the asset is one year or less. Incremental costs to obtain or fulfill contracts with an amortization period greater than one year were not material.

Accounts receivable is presented net of an allowance for doubtful accounts of $13.8 million at January 2, 2022, and $12.3 million at January 3, 2021. Expense recorded for the allowance for doubtful accounts was $4.5 million, $4.1 million and $1.3 million for 2021, 2020 and 2019, respectively. An allowance for doubtful accounts is established for losses expected to be incurred on accounts receivable balances. Judgment is required in the estimation of the allowance and we evaluate the collectability of our accounts receivable and contract assets based on a combination of factors. If we become aware of a customer’s inability to meet its financial obligations, a specific allowance is recorded to reduce the net receivable to the amount reasonably believed to be collectible from the customer. For all other customers, we use an aging schedule and recognize

allowances for doubtful accounts based on the creditworthiness of the debtor, the age and status of outstanding receivables, the current business environment and our historical collection experience adjusted for current expectations for the customers or industry. Accounts receivable are written off against the allowance for uncollectible accounts when we determine amounts are no longer collectible. Trade credit is extended based upon evaluations of each customer’s ability to perform its obligations, which are updated periodically.

Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or net realizable value. The majority of inventory values are valued on an average cost or first-in, first-out method, and an immaterial amount of inventory values are stated at cost based on the last-in, first-out method. Costs include direct material, direct labor, applicable manufacturing and engineering overhead, and other direct costs. Judgment is required when establishing reserves to reduce the carrying amount of inventory to market or net realizable value. Inventory reserves are recorded when inventory is considered to be excess or obsolete based upon an analysis of actual on-hand quantities on a part-level basis to forecasted product demand and historical usage.

Property, plant and equipment is stated at cost less accumulated depreciation and amortization. Depreciation and amortization are determined using a combination of accelerated and straight-line methods over the estimated useful lives of the various asset classes. Buildings and building improvements are depreciated over periods not exceeding 45 years, equipment over 5 to 18 years, computer hardware and software over 3 to 7 years and leasehold improvements over the shorter of the estimated remaining lives or lease terms. Significant improvements are capitalized while maintenance and repairs are charged to expense as incurred. Depreciation expense on property, plant and equipment was $115.2 million in 2021, $76.6 million in 2020 and $74.5 million in 2019.

Goodwill and acquired intangible assets with indefinite lives are not amortized, but tested at least annually for impairment. The Company performs an annual impairment test for goodwill and other indefinite-lived intangible assets in the fourth quarter of each year, or more often as circumstances require. The Company uses qualitative and quantitative approaches when testing goodwill for impairment. For selected reporting units under the qualitative approach, the Company performs a qualitative evaluation of events and circumstances impacting the reporting unit to determine the likelihood of goodwill impairment. Based on that qualitative evaluation, if the Company determines it is more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit exceeds its carrying amount, no further evaluation is necessary. Otherwise the Company performs a quantitative impairment test. A quantitative impairment test, if applicable, is used to identify potential goodwill impairment and then measure the amount of goodwill impairment loss, if any. The Company performs quantitative tests for reporting units at least once every three years. However, for certain reporting units the Company may perform a quantitative impairment test more frequently. The Company performed a qualitative test for all reporting units in 2021. The results of our annual impairment tests of goodwill indicated that no impairment existed in 2021, 2020 or 2019.

The Company reviews intangible and other long-lived assets subject to depreciation or amortization for impairment whenever events or circumstances indicate that the carrying value of the asset may not be recoverable. Acquired intangible assets with finite lives are amortized and reflected in the segment’s operating income over their estimated useful lives. The Company assesses the recoverability of the carrying value of assets held for use based on a review of projected undiscounted cash flows. Impairment losses, where identified, are determined as the excess of the carrying value over the estimated fair value of the long-lived asset. Recorded impairment charges to intangible or other long-lived assets were not material in 2021, 2020 or 2019.

The Company has a non-qualified executive deferred compensation plan that provides supplemental retirement income benefits for a select group of management. This plan permits eligible employees to make salary and bonus deferrals that are 100% vested. We have an unsecured obligation to pay in the future the value of the deferred compensation adjusted to reflect the performance, whether positive or negative, of selected investment measurement options chosen by each participant during the deferral period. In addition, the Company has a separate deferred compensation plan that was acquired in connection with the FLIR acquisition. This plan was frozen at year end 2021. As of January 2, 2022 and January 3, 2021, $115.5 million and $68.9 million, respectively, is included in other long-term liabilities related to these deferred compensation liabilities. Additionally, the Company purchased life insurance policies on certain participants to potentially offset these unsecured obligations. These policies are recorded at their cash surrender value as determined by the insurance carrier. The cash surrender value of these policies was $113.4 million and $72.6 million, as of January 2, 2022 and January 3, 2021, respectively, and are recorded in other non-current assets.

Costs that mitigate or prevent future environmental contamination or extend the life, increase the capacity or improve the safety or efficiency of property utilized in current operations are capitalized. Other costs that relate to current operations or an existing condition caused by past operations are expensed in the period incurred. Environmental liabilities are recorded when the Company’s liability is probable and the costs are reasonably estimable, which is generally not later than the completion of the feasibility study or the Company’s recommendation of a remedy or commitment to an appropriate plan of action. The accruals are reviewed periodically and, as investigations and remediations proceed, adjustments are made as necessary. Accruals for losses from environmental remediation obligations do not consider the effects of inflation, and anticipated expenditures are not discounted to their present value. The accruals are not reduced by possible recoveries from insurance carriers or other third parties, but do reflect anticipated allocations among potentially responsible parties at federal Superfund sites or similar state-managed sites and an assessment of the likelihood that such parties will fulfill their obligations at such sites. The measurement of environmental liabilities by the Company is based on currently available facts, present laws and regulations, and current technology. Such estimates take into consideration the Company’s prior experience in site investigation and remediation, the data concerning cleanup costs available from other companies and regulatory authorities, and the professional judgment of the Company’s environmental personnel in consultation with outside environmental specialists, when necessary. The Company’s reserves for environmental remediation obligations totaled $6.3 million and $6.5 million as of January 2, 2022 and January 3, 2021, respectively. The short term amount is included in current accrued liabilities and the long-term amount is included in long-term accrued liabilities.

Teledyne transacts business in various foreign currencies and has international sales and expenses denominated in foreign currencies, subjecting the Company to foreign currency risk. The Company’s primary foreign currency risk objective is to protect the U.S. dollar value of future cash flows and minimize the volatility of reported earnings. The Company utilizes foreign currency forward contracts to reduce the volatility of cash flows primarily related to forecasted revenue and expenses denominated in Canadian dollars for our Canadian companies, and in British pounds for our U.K. companies. These contracts are designated and qualify as cash flow hedges. The Company has also converted a U.S. dollar denominated, variable rate and fixed rate debt obligations of a European subsidiary, into a euro fixed rate obligations using a receive float, pay fixed cross currency swap, and a receive fixed, pay fixed cross currency swap. These cross currency swaps are designated as cash flow hedges. In addition, the Company has converted domestic U.S. variable rate debt to fixed rate debt using a receive variable, pay fixed interest rate swap. The interest rate swap is also designated as a cash flow hedge.

The effectiveness of the cash flow hedge forward contracts, is assessed prospectively and retrospectively on a monthly basis using regression analysis, as well as using other timing and probability criteria. To receive hedge accounting treatment, all hedging relationships are formally documented at the inception of the hedges and must be highly effective in offsetting changes to future cash flows on hedged transactions. The effective portion of the cash flow hedge contracts’ gains or losses resulting from changes in the fair value of these hedges is initially reported, net of tax, as a component of AOCI in stockholders’ equity until the underlying hedged item is reflected in our consolidated statements of income, at which time the effective amount in AOCI is reclassified to revenue in our consolidated statements of income. Net deferred losses recorded in AOCI, net of tax, for forward contracts that will mature in the next 12 months total $0.7 million. These losses are expected to be offset by anticipated gains in the value of the forecasted underlying hedged item. Amounts related to the cross currency swaps and interests rate swap expected to be reclassified from AOCI into income in the next 12 months total $2.8 million.

As of January 2, 2022, Teledyne had foreign currency forward contracts designated as cash flow hedges to buy Canadian dollars and to sell U.S. dollars totaling $148.2 million. These foreign currency forward contracts have maturities ranging from March 2022 to February 2023. Teledyne had foreign currency forward contracts designated as cash flow hedges to buy British pounds and to sell U.S. dollars totaling $18.9 million. These foreign currency forward contracts have maturities ranging from March 2022 to February 2023.

The effect of derivative instruments designated as cash flow hedges for 2021 and 2020 was as follows (in millions):


	2021		2020
Net gain (loss) recognized in AOCI - foreign exchange contracts (a)	$	23.6	$	(13.7)
Net gain recognized in AOCI - interest rate contracts	$	0.4	$	4.8
Net gain reclassified from AOCI into revenue/cost of sales - foreign exchange contracts	$	9.2	$	1.5
Net gain reclassified from AOCI into interest expense - foreign exchange contracts	$	3.4	$	4.4
Net loss reclassified from AOCI into interest expense -interest rate contracts	$	(1.6)	$	(1.0)
Net gain (loss) reclassified from AOCI into other income and expense, net - foreign exchange contracts (b)	$	20.7	$	(26.7)

The Company has elected to use the income approach to value the derivatives, using observable Level 2 market expectations at measurement date and standard valuation techniques to convert future amounts to a single present amount. Level 2 inputs for the valuations are limited to quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets (specifically futures contracts on LIBOR and EURIBOR) and inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the asset or liability (specifically LIBOR and EURIBOR cash and swap rates, foreign currency forward rates and cross currency basis spreads). Mid-market pricing is used as a practical expedient for fair value measurements. The fair value measurement of an asset or liability must reflect the nonperformance risk of the entity and the counterparty. Therefore, the impact of the counterparty’s creditworthiness when in an asset position and the Company’s creditworthiness when in a liability position has also been factored into the fair value measurement of the derivative instruments and did not have a material impact on the fair value of these derivative instruments. Both the counterparty and the Company are expected to continue to perform under the contractual terms of the instruments.

The fair values of the Company’s derivative financial instruments are presented below. All fair values for these derivatives were measured using Level 2 information as defined by the accounting standard hierarchy (in millions):


Asset/(Liability) Derivatives	Balance sheet location	January 2, 2022		January 3, 2021
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments:
Cash flow forward contracts	Other assets	$	0.3	$	7.3

Interest rate contracts	Other non-current liabilities	(0.1)		(1.8)
Interest rate contracts	Other current liabilities	(1.2)		(1.5)
Cash flow forward contracts	Accrued liabilities	(1.2)		—
Cash flow cross currency swaps	Other current assets	3.8		3.3
Cash flow cross currency swaps	Other non-current liabilities	(9.4)		(29.2)

Cash flow cross currency swaps	Other current assets (accrued interest)	0.1		0.1
Total derivatives designated as hedging instruments		(7.7)		(21.8)
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments:
Non-designated forward contracts	Other current assets	4.7		6.7
Non-designated forward contracts	Accrued liabilities	(2.1)		(1.2)
Total derivatives not designated as hedging instruments		2.6		5.5
Total liability derivatives		$	(5.1)	$	(16.3)

Cash payments for federal, foreign and state income taxes were $83.6 million for 2021, which are net of $22.4 million in tax refunds. Cash payments for federal, foreign and state income taxes were $74.5 million for 2020, which are net of $8.1 million in tax refunds. Cash payments for federal, foreign and state income taxes were $110.1 million for 2019, which are net of $7.1 million in tax refunds. Cash payments for interest and credit facility fees and other bank charges totaled $117.2 million, $19.1 million and $23.4 million for 2021, 2020 and 2019, respectively. The 2021 amount included $30.5 million paid for bond financing and debt extinguishment costs.

Fair value is defined as the price that would be received for an asset or the exit price that would be paid to transfer a liability in the principal or most advantageous market in an orderly transaction between market participants on the measurement date. The Company considers assumptions that market participants would use when pricing the asset or liability, such as inherent risk, transfer restrictions, and risk of nonperformance. The Company uses the following three levels of inputs in determining the fair value, focusing on the most observable inputs when available:

To the extent that valuation is based on models or inputs that are less observable or unobservable in the market, the determination of fair value requires more judgment. In certain cases, the inputs used to measure fair value may fall into different levels of the fair value hierarchy. In such cases, for disclosure purposes, the level in the fair value hierarchy within which the fair value measurement is disclosed is determined based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement.

In June 2016, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2016-13, Financial Instruments - Credit Losses (Topic 326). The standard replaces the incurred loss impairment methodology under current GAAP with a methodology that reflects expected credit losses and requires the use of a forward-looking expected credit loss model for accounts receivables, loans, and other financial instruments. The standard requires a modified retrospective approach through a cumulative-effect adjustment to retained earnings as of the beginning of the first reporting period in which the guidance is effective. We adopted this ASU as of December 30, 2019 using the modified retrospective approach related to our accounts receivables and contract assets, resulting in no cumulative adjustment to retained earnings. The adoption of this guidance did not have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements.

In October 2021, the FASB issued ASU No. 2021-08, Business Combinations (Topic 805): Accounting for Contract Assets and Contract Liabilities from Contracts with Customers (ASU 2021-08), which clarifies that an acquirer of a business should recognize and measure contract assets and contract liabilities in a business combination in accordance with Accounting Standards Codification (ASC) Topic 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606), which we generally expect will result in the recognition and measurement of contract assets and contract liabilities in a manner that is consistent with the acquiree. Prior to the adoption of ASU 2021-08, the Company measured contract assets and contract liabilities acquired in business acquisitions at fair value. The Company early adopted ASU 2021-08 in the fourth quarter of 2021, with applicability to the accounting for our 2021 business acquisitions and any future business acquisitions. The application of ASU 2021-08 did not have a material effect on the recognition and measurement of acquired contract assets and contract liabilities associated with our 2021 acquisition.