Nature of Operations and Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2023

Accounting Policies [Abstract]

Accounting Principles and Basis of presentation

Accounting Principles. Our Consolidated and Combined Financial Statements are prepared in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”) and, therefore, reflect all adjustments which are, in the opinion of management, necessary for a fair statement of the results for the years presented. All such adjustments are of a normal recurring nature. The Consolidated and Combined Financial Statements include the accounts of Crane NXT, Co. and our subsidiaries.

Basis of presentation. The Business' financial statements for periods prior to the Separation are prepared on a "carve-out" basis, as described below. Prior to the Separation, the Business operated as Holdings’ Payment & Merchandising Technologies (“P&MT”) segment; consequently, stand-alone financial statements for periods prior to the Separation were not prepared for the Business.

The Consolidated and Combined Financial Statements of Operations include all revenues and costs directly attributable to the Business, including costs for facilities, functions and services used by the Business. Prior to the Separation, costs for certain functions and services performed by centralized Holdings organizations were directly charged to the Business based on specific identification when possible or reasonable allocation methods such as net sales, headcount, usage or other allocation methods. The results of operations include allocations of costs for administrative functions and services performed on behalf of the Business by centralized groups within Holdings (see Note 2, “Related Parties” for a description of the allocation methodologies). All charges and allocations for facilities, functions and services performed by Holdings have been deemed settled in cash by the Business to Holdings in the period in which the cost was recorded in the Consolidated and Combined Statements of Operations. As more fully described in Note 9, “Income Taxes”, current and deferred income taxes have been determined based on the stand-alone results of the Business. However, because the Business filed group tax returns as part of Holdings in certain jurisdictions, the Business’ actual tax balances may differ from those reported. The Business’ portion of income taxes for certain jurisdictions is deemed to have been settled in the period the related tax expense was recorded.

Prior to the Separation, Holdings used a centralized approach to cash management and financing its operations. Accordingly, none of the cash of Holdings has been allocated to the Business in the Consolidated and Combined Financial Statements. However, cash balances primarily associated with certain of our foreign entities that did not participate in Holdings’ cash management program have been included in the Consolidated and Combined Financial Statements. Transactions between Holdings and the Business are deemed to have been settled immediately through “Crane Net Investment.” The net effect of the deemed settled transactions is reflected in the Consolidated and Combined Statements of Cash Flows as “Net transfers to Crane” within financing activities and in the Consolidated and Combined Balance Sheets as “Crane Net Investment.” Other

transactions, which have historically been cash-settled, are reflected in the Consolidated and Combined Balance Sheets within “Accounts receivable, net” and “Accounts payable.”

All intercompany accounts and transactions within the Business have been eliminated in the preparation of the Consolidated and Combined Financial Statements. The Consolidated and Combined Financial Statements of the Business include assets and liabilities that have been determined to be specifically identifiable or otherwise attributable to the Business.

All allocations and estimates in the Consolidated and Combined Financial Statements are based on assumptions that management believes are reasonable. However, for the periods prior to the Separation, the Consolidated and Combined Financial Statements included herein may not be indicative of the financial position, results of operations and cash flows of the Business in the future, or if the Business had been a separate, stand-alone entity during the periods presented.

Due to rounding, numbers presented throughout this report may not add up precisely to totals we provide, and percentages may not precisely reflect the absolute figures.

Use of Estimates

Use of Estimates. Our accounting principles require management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenue and expense during the reporting period. Actual results may differ from those estimated. Estimates and assumptions are reviewed periodically, and the effects of revisions are reflected in the financial statements in the period in which they are determined to be necessary. Estimates are used when accounting for such items as asset valuations, allowance for doubtful accounts, depreciation and amortization, impairment assessments, reserve for excess and obsolete inventory, reserve for warranty provision, restructuring provisions, employee benefits, taxes and contingencies.

Currency Translation

Currency Translation.  Assets and liabilities of subsidiaries that prepare financial statements in currencies other than the U.S. dollar are translated at the rate of exchange in effect on the balance sheet date; results of operations are translated at the monthly average rates of exchange prevailing during the year. The related translation adjustments are included in accumulated other comprehensive loss in a separate component of equity.

Revenue Recognition

Revenue Recognition. In accordance with Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) Topic 606 “Revenue from Contracts with Customers,” we recognize revenue when control of the promised goods or services in a contract transfers to the customer, in an amount that reflects the consideration we expect to be entitled to in exchange for those goods or services. We account for a contract when both parties have approved and committed to the terms, each party’s rights and payment obligations under the contract are identifiable, the contract has commercial substance, and it is probable that we will collect substantially all of the consideration. When shipping and handling activities are performed after the customer obtains control of product, we elect to account for shipping and handling as activities to fulfill the promise to transfer the product. In determining the transaction price of a contract, we exercise judgment to determine the total transaction price when it includes estimates of variable consideration, such as rebates and milestone payments. We generally estimate variable consideration using the expected value method and consider all available information (historical, current, and forecasted) in estimating these amounts. Variable consideration is only included in the transaction price to the extent that it is probable that a significant reversal of cumulative revenue recognized will not occur when the uncertainty associated with the variable consideration is resolved. We elect to exclude from the transaction price all taxes assessed by a governmental authority that are both imposed on and concurrent with a specific revenue-producing transaction and collected by us from a customer.

We primarily generate revenue through the manufacture and sale of technology solutions including advanced detection and sensing systems, software to authenticate and manage transactions and micro-optics materials technology. Each product within a contract generally represents a separate performance obligation, as we do not provide a significant service of integrating or installing the products, the products do not customize each other, and the products can function independently of each other. Control of products generally transfers to the customer at a point in time, as the customer does not control the products as they are manufactured. We exercise judgment and consider the timing of right to payment, transfer of risk and rewards, transfer of title, transfer of physical possession, and customer acceptance when determining when control transfers to the customer. As a result, revenue from the sale of products is generally recognized at a point in time - either upon shipment or delivery - based on the specific shipping terms in the contract. When products are customized or products are sold directly to the U.S. government, revenue is recognized over time because control is transferred continuously to customers, as the contract progresses. We exercise judgment to determine whether the products have an alternative use to us. When an alternative use does not exist for these products and we are entitled to payment for performance completed to date which includes a reasonable profit margin, revenue is recognized over time. When a contract with the U.S. government contains clauses indicating that the U.S. government owns any work-in-progress as the contracted product is being built, revenue is recognized over time. The measure of progress applied by us is the cost-to-cost method as this provides the most faithful depiction of the pattern of transfer of control. Under this method, we measure progress by comparing costs incurred to date to the total estimated costs to provide the performance obligation. This method effectively reflects our progress toward completion, as this methodology includes any work-in-process amounts as part of the measure of progress. Costs incurred represent work performed, which corresponds

with, and thereby depicts, the transfer of control to the customer. Total revenue recognized and cost estimates are updated on a monthly basis. In 2023, the Company recognized approximately $211 million in revenue over time related to products.

When there are multiple performance obligations in a single contract, the total transaction price is allocated to each performance obligation based on their relative standalone selling prices. We maximize the use of observable data inputs and consider all information (including market conditions, segment-specific factors, and information about the customer or class of customer) that is reasonably available. The standalone selling price for our products and services is generally determined using an observable list price, which differs by class of customer.

Revenue recognized from performance obligations satisfied in previous periods (for example, due to changes in the transaction price or estimates), was not material in any period.

Payment for most products is due within a limited time period after shipment or delivery, typically within 30-90 calendar days of the respective invoice dates. Customers generally do not make large upfront payments. Any advanced payments received do not provide us with a significant benefit of financing, as the payments are meant to secure materials used to fulfill the contract, as opposed to providing us with a significant financing benefit.

When an unconditional right to consideration exists, we record these amounts as receivables. When amounts are dependent on factors other than the passage of time in order for payment from a customer to become due, we record a contract asset. Contract assets represent unbilled amounts that typically arise from contracts for customized products or contracts for products sold directly to the U.S. government. Contract assets are assessed for impairment and recorded at their net realizable value. Contract liabilities represent advance payments from customers. Revenue related to contract liabilities is recognized when control is transferred to the customer.

We pay sales commissions related to certain contracts, which qualify as incremental costs of obtaining a contract. However, the sales commissions generally relate to contracts for products or services satisfied at a point in time or over a period of time less than one year. As a result, we apply the practical expedient that allows an entity to recognize incremental costs of obtaining a contract as an expense when incurred if the amortization period of the asset that would have been recognized is one year or less.

See Note 4, “Revenue” for further details.

Cost of Sales

Cost of Sales. Cost of sales includes the costs of inventory sold and the related purchase and distribution costs. In addition to material, labor and direct overhead and inventoried cost, cost of sales includes allocations of other expenses that are part of the production process, such as inbound freight charges, purchasing and receiving costs, inspection costs, warehousing costs, amortization of production related intangible assets and depreciation expense. We also include costs directly associated with products sold, such as warranty provisions.

Selling, General and Administrative Expenses

Selling, General and Administrative Expenses. Selling, general and administrative expenses are recognized as incurred, or as allocated based on methodologies further discussed in Note 2, “Related Parties.” Such expenses include the costs of promoting and selling products and include such items as compensation, advertising, sales commissions and travel. Also included are costs related to compensation for other operating activities such as executive office administrative and engineering functions, as well as general operating expenses such as office supplies, non-income taxes, insurance and office equipment rentals.

Income Taxes

Income Taxes. We account for income taxes in accordance with ASC Topic 740 “Income Taxes” (“ASC 740”) which requires an asset and liability approach for the financial accounting and reporting of income taxes. Under this method, deferred income taxes are recognized for the expected future tax consequences of differences between the tax bases of assets and liabilities and their reported amounts in the financial statements. These balances are measured using the enacted tax rates expected to apply in the year(s) in which these temporary differences are expected to reverse. The effect of a change in tax rates on deferred income taxes is recognized in income in the period when the change is enacted.

Based on consideration of all available evidence regarding their utilization, we record net deferred tax assets to the extent that it is more likely than not that they will be realized. Where, based on the weight of all available evidence, it is more likely than not that some amount of a deferred tax asset will not be realized, we establish a valuation allowance for the amount that, in management's judgment, is sufficient to reduce the deferred tax asset to an amount that is more likely than not to be realized. The evidence we consider in reaching such conclusions includes, but is not limited to, (1) future reversals of existing taxable temporary differences, (2) future taxable income exclusive of reversing taxable temporary differences, (3) taxable income in prior carryback year(s) if carryback is permitted under the tax law, (4) cumulative losses in recent years, (5) a history of tax losses or credit carryforwards expiring unused, (6) a carryback or carryforward period that is so brief it limits realization of tax benefits, and (7) a strong earnings history exclusive of the loss that created the carryforward and support showing that the loss is an aberration rather than a continuing condition.

We account for unrecognized tax benefits in accordance with ASC 740, which prescribes a minimum probability threshold that a tax position must meet before a financial statement benefit is recognized. The minimum threshold is defined as a tax position that is more likely than not to be sustained upon examination by the applicable taxing authority, including resolution of any related appeals or litigation, based solely on the technical merits of the position. The tax benefit recognized is the largest amount of benefit that is greater than 50% likely of being realized upon ultimate settlement.

We recognize interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits within the provision for income taxes line of our Consolidated and Combined Statements of Operations, while accrued interest and penalties are included within the related tax liability line of our Consolidated and Combined Balance Sheets. 

Income taxes as presented herein, for periods prior to the Separation, attribute current and deferred income taxes of Holdings to the Business’ stand-alone financial statements in a manner that is systematic, rational and consistent with the asset and liability method prescribed by ASC 740. Accordingly, the Business’ income tax provision was prepared following the separate return method. The separate return method applies ASC 740 to the stand-alone financial statements of each member of the consolidated group as if the group members were separate taxpayers. As a result, actual transactions included in the consolidated financial statements of Holdings may not be included in the separate Consolidated and Combined Financial Statements of the Business. Similarly, the tax treatment of certain items reflected in the Consolidated and Combined Financial Statements of the Business may not be reflected in the consolidated financial statements and tax returns of Holdings. Therefore, such items as net operating losses, credit carry forwards and valuation allowances may exist in the stand-alone financial statements that may or may not exist in Holdings’ consolidated financial statements. As such, the income taxes of the Business as presented in the Consolidated and Combined Financial Statements may not be indicative of the income taxes that the Business will generate in the future.

Current obligations for income taxes in jurisdictions where the Business files a combined tax return with Holdings are deemed settled with Holdings and are reflected within “Net transfers to Crane” as a financing activity in the Consolidated and Combined Statements of Cash Flows.

Research and Development

Research and Development. We conduct research and development activities for the purpose of developing new products and enhancing existing products. Research and development costs are expensed as incurred.

See Note 5, “Research and Development” for further details.

Stock-Based Compensation

Stock-Based Compensation. We provide long-term incentive compensation through stock options, restricted share units, performance-based restricted share units and deferred stock units. Prior to the Separation, Crane NXT employees and directors participated in Holdings’ equity incentive plans and received equity awards under those plans in respect of Holdings common shares. As a result of the Separation, all outstanding stock-based compensation awards of Holdings were exchanged for similarly valued stock-based compensation awards of either SpinCo, Crane NXT or both. The exchanged awards are subject to the same service vesting requirements as the original awards.

The Company recognizes stock-based compensation expense at the grant date based on the fair value of the award and recognizes the fair value on a straight-line basis over the vesting period, or as performance goals are achieved.

The Company uses the Black-Scholes option pricing model to estimate the fair value of stock options, with model assumptions including dividend yield, expected volatility, the risk-free interest rate and the expected life of the awards.

See Note 7, “Stock-Based Compensation Plans” for further details.

Earnings Per Share

Earnings Per Share. Our basic earnings per share calculations are based on the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the year. Potentially dilutive securities include outstanding stock options, restricted share units, deferred stock units and performance-based restricted share units that were issued to Crane NXT and SpinCo employees and directors. The effect of potentially dilutive securities is reflected in diluted earnings per common share by application of the treasury method. Diluted earnings per share gives effect to all potentially dilutive common shares outstanding during the year.

On April 3, 2023, 56.7 million shares of our common stock, par value $1.00 per share, were distributed to Holdings stockholders of record as of March 23, 2023, as part of the Separation. This share amount is utilized for the calculation of basic and diluted earnings per share for all periods presented prior to the Separation and such shares are treated as issued and outstanding for purposes of calculating historical earnings per share. For periods prior to the Separation, it is assumed that there are no dilutive equity instruments as there were no Crane NXT stock-based awards outstanding prior to the Separation. The weighted average number of common shares outstanding for the year ended December 31, 2023 was based on the weighted average number of common shares after the Separation.

Cash and Cash Equivalents

Cash and Cash Equivalents. Cash and cash equivalents include highly liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less that are readily convertible to cash and are not subject to significant risk from fluctuations in interest rates. As a result, the carrying amount of cash and cash equivalents approximates fair value. The Business participated in Holdings’ centralized cash management and financing programs (see Note 2, “Related Parties” for additional information). The cash reflected on the Consolidated and Combined Balance Sheets represents cash on hand at certain foreign entities that did not participate in the centralized cash management program and are specifically identifiable to the Business.

Accounts Receivable, Net

Accounts Receivable, Net.  Accounts receivable are carried at net realizable value. The allowance for credit losses was $11.8 million and $6.1 million as of December 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively. The allowance for credit losses activity was not material to our financial results for the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022. Concentrations of credit risk with respect to accounts receivable are limited due to the large number of customers, the nature of our customers, their credit worthiness, their relatively small account balances within the majority of our customer base and their dispersion across different businesses. We periodically evaluate the financial strength of our customers and believe that our credit risk exposure is limited.

Inventories, net

Inventories, net. Inventories consist of the following:

(in millions) December 31,	2023		2022
Finished goods	$	35.6	$	26.2
Finished parts and subassemblies	22.7		23.0
Work in process	6.4		12.7
Raw materials	92.4		83.7
Total inventories, net	$	157.1	$	145.6

Inventories, net include the costs of material, labor and overhead and are stated at the lower of cost or net realizable value. The cost for certain inventories in the U.S. is determined using the last-in, first-out (“LIFO”) method and the first-in, first-out (“FIFO”) method is primarily used for all other inventories.

Valuation of Long-Lived Assets

Valuation of Long-Lived Assets. We review our long-lived assets for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable. Recoverability is based upon projections of anticipated future undiscounted cash flows associated with the use and eventual disposal of the long-lived asset (or asset group), as well as specific appraisal in certain instances. Reviews occur at the lowest level for which identifiable cash flows are largely independent of cash flows associated with other long-lived assets or asset groups. If the future undiscounted cash flows are less than the carrying value, then the long-lived asset is considered impaired and a loss is recognized based on the amount by which the carrying amount exceeds the estimated fair value.

Property, Plant and Equipment, net

Property, Plant and Equipment, net. Property, plant and equipment, net consists of the following: 

(in millions) December 31,	2023		2022
Land	$	34.8	$	31.0
Buildings and improvements	123.2		117.3
Machinery and equipment	406.1		373.2
Gross property, plant and equipment	564.1		521.5
Less: accumulated depreciation	302.9		259.9
Property, plant and equipment, net	$	261.2	$	261.6

Property, plant and equipment is stated at cost and depreciation is calculated by the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the respective assets, which range from 10 to 25 years for buildings and improvements and 3 to 10 years for machinery and equipment.

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets. Our business acquisitions have typically resulted in the recognition of goodwill and other intangible assets. We follow the provisions under ASC Topic 350, “Intangibles – Goodwill and Other” (“ASC 350”) and assess the carrying value of goodwill annually during the fourth quarter. Impairment testing takes place more often than annually if events or circumstances indicate a change in status that would indicate a potential impairment.

We determine the fair value of each reporting unit for our goodwill impairment testing. A reporting unit is an operating segment unless discrete financial information is prepared and reviewed by segment management for businesses one level below that operating segment (a “component”), in which case the component would be the reporting unit. As of December 31, 2023, we had two reporting units. The fair value of each reporting unit is determined using a combination of the income approach, using discounted cash flows, and the market approach using comparable public company multiples. Assumptions are reviewed to ensure that the income approach and the market approach do not result in significantly different fair value calculations. Based on the results of our most recent annual impairment test in the fourth quarter of 2023, both reporting unit fair values were significantly higher than their carrying values. No impairment charges have been required during 2023, 2022 or 2021.

The determination of discounted cash flows is based on the businesses’ strategic plans and long-range planning forecasts, which change from year to year. The revenue growth rates included in the forecasts represent best estimates based on current and forecasted market conditions. Profit margin assumptions are projected by each reporting unit based on the current cost structure and anticipated net cost increases/reductions. There are inherent uncertainties related to these assumptions, including changes in market conditions, and management judgment is necessary in applying them to the analysis of impairment. The estimated cost of capital used in the discounted cash flow analysis varies for each reporting unit and ranged between 11.0% and 12.0% (a weighted average of 11.4%), at our most recent annual goodwill impairment assessment.

Changes to goodwill are as follows:

(in millions)	Crane Payment Innovations		Crane Currency		Total
Balance as of December 31, 2021	$	645.4	$	215.2	$	860.6
Currency translation	(23.0)		(1.0)		(24.0)
Balance as of December 31, 2022	$	622.4	$	214.2	$	836.6
Currency translation	4.3		0.3		4.6
Balance as of December 31, 2023	$	626.7	$	214.5	$	841.2

Intangibles with indefinite useful lives, consist of trademarks and tradenames. If the carrying amount of an indefinite lived intangible asset exceeds its fair value, the intangible asset is written down to its fair value. Fair value is calculated using relief from royalty method.

We amortize the cost of definite-lived intangibles over their estimated useful lives. In addition to an annual assessment for impairment of indefinite-lived intangible assets, we review all of our definite-lived intangible assets for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

In November 2023, the FASB issued ASU 2023-07, Segment Reporting (Topic 280): Improvements to Reportable Segment Disclosures which intends to improve reportable segment disclosure requirements. The new standard includes new requirements to disclose significant segment expenses that are regularly provided to the Chief Operating Decision Maker (“CODM”) and included within the reported segment's profit or loss, the amount and composition of any other segment items, the title and position of the CODM, and how the CODM uses the reported segment's profit or loss to assess performance and allocate resources. The standard is effective for all public entities for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2023, and interim periods beginning after December 15, 2024, applied retrospectively with early adoption permitted. The Company is currently evaluating the potential impact of this standard on its Consolidated and Combined Financial Statements and Disclosures.

In December 2023, the FASB issued ASU 2023-09, Income Taxes (Topic 740): Improvements to Income Tax Disclosures which intends to improve the transparency of income tax disclosures. The new standard requires public entities to provide greater disaggregation in their rate reconciliation, including new requirements to present reconciling items on a gross basis within specified categories, to disclose both percentages and dollar amounts, and to disaggregate individual reconciling items by

jurisdiction and nature when the effect of the items meets a quantitative threshold. The guidance also includes new requirements to provide users of the financial statements with better information on future cash flow prospects. The standard is effective for all public entities for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2024 on a prospective basis, with a retrospective option, and early adoption permitted for annual financial statements that have not yet been issued. The Company is currently evaluating the potential impact of this standard on its Consolidated and Combined Financial Statements and Disclosures.

The Company considered the applicability and impact of other Accounting Standards Updates issued by the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) and determined them to be either not applicable or are not expected to have a material impact on the Company's Consolidated and Combined Statements of Operations, Balance Sheets and Cash Flows.

Pension Plan and Postretirement Plans

Pension Plan

A number of our non-U.S. subsidiaries sponsor defined benefit pension plans that provide ongoing benefits for approximately 8% of all non-U.S. employees as of December 31, 2023. The benefits are typically based upon years of service and compensation. Most of these plans are funded by company contributions to pension funds, which are held for the sole benefit of plan participants and beneficiaries. Additionally, in the United States, we sponsor a defined benefit pension plan that covers less than 1% of U.S. employees as of December 31, 2023. The benefits are based on years of service and compensation. Charges to expense are based upon costs computed by an independent actuary. The plan is funded on a pay-as-you-go basis.

Postretirement Plans

Postretirement health care benefits are provided for certain employees hired before July 1, 2013, who meet minimum age and service requirements.

Leases

Arrangements that explicitly or implicitly relate to property, plant and equipment are assessed at inception to determine if the arrangement is or contains a lease. Generally, we enter into operating leases as the lessee and recognize right-of-use assets and lease liabilities based on the present value of future lease payments over the lease term.

We lease certain vehicles, equipment, manufacturing facilities, and non-manufacturing facilities. We have leases with both lease components and non-lease components, such as common area maintenance, utilities, or other repairs and maintenance. For all asset classes, we applied the practical expedient to account for each separate lease component and its associated non-lease component(s) as a single lease component.

We identify variable lease payments, such as maintenance payments based on actual activities performed or costs incurred, at lease commencement by assessing the nature of the payment provisions, including whether the payments are subject to a minimum.

Certain leases include options to renew for an additional term or company-controlled options to terminate. We generally determine it is not reasonably certain to assume the exercise of renewal options because there is no economic incentive to renew. As termination options often include penalties, we generally determine it is reasonably certain that termination options will not be exercised because there is an economic incentive not to terminate. Therefore, these options generally do not impact the lease term or the determination or classification of the right-of-use asset and lease liability.

We do not enter arrangements where restrictions or covenants are imposed by the lessor that, for example, relate to incurring additional financial obligations. Furthermore, we also have not entered into any significant sublease arrangements.

We use our collateralized incremental borrowing rate based on the information available at commencement date to determine the present value of future payments and the appropriate lease classification. The rate implicit in the lease is generally unknown, as we generally operate in the capacity of the lessee.

Fair Value Measurements

Accounting standards define fair value as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. Fair value measurements are to be considered from the perspective of a market participant that holds the asset or owes the liability. The standards also establish a fair value hierarchy which requires an entity to maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs when measuring fair value.

The standards describe three levels of inputs that may be used to measure fair value:

Level 1: Quoted prices in active markets for identical or similar assets and liabilities.

Level 2: Quoted prices for identical or similar assets and liabilities in markets that are not active or observable inputs other than quoted prices in active markets for identical or similar assets and liabilities. Level 2 assets and liabilities include over-the-counter derivatives, principally forward foreign exchange contracts, whose value is determined using pricing models with inputs that are

generally based on published foreign exchange rates and exchange traded prices, adjusted for other specific inputs that are primarily observable in the market or can be derived principally from or corroborated by observable market data.

Level 3: Unobservable inputs that are supported by little or no market activity and that are significant to the fair value of the assets or liabilities.

Valuation Technique

The carrying value of our financial assets and liabilities, including cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable and accounts payable approximate fair value, without being discounted, due to the short periods during which these amounts are outstanding.