Schedule II - Valuation and Qualifying Accounts

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2016

Valuation and Qualifying Accounts [Abstract]

Schedule II - Valuation and Qualifying Accounts

Schedule II

LYDALL, INC.

VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS

FOR THE YEARS ENDED December 31, 2016, 2015 AND 2014

In thousands	Balance at January 1,		Charges to Costs and Expenses		Charges (Deductions) to Other Accounts				Deductions				Balance at December 31,
2016
Allowance for doubtful receivables	$	1,251	$	941	$	(123	)	2	$	(640	)	1	$	1,429
Tax valuation allowances	4,307		762		(140		)	2	(26		)	3	4,903
2015
Allowance for doubtful receivables	$	709	$	855	$	(53	)	2	$	(260	)	1	$	1,251
Tax valuation allowances	3,727		1,615		(272		)	2,4	(763		)	3	4,307
2014
Allowance for doubtful receivables	$	480	$	384	$	(39	)	2	$	(116	)	1	$	709
Tax valuation allowances	3,315		1,120		193				(901		)	3	3,727

1. Uncollected receivables written off and recoveries.

2. Foreign currency translation and other adjustments.

3. Reduction to income tax expense.

4. Adjustments relating to the acquisition of Industrial Filtration.