Schedule II - Valuation and Qualifying Accounts

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2017

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, 2017, 2016 AND 2015

In thousands	Balance at January 1,		Charges to Costs and Expenses		Charges (Deductions) to Other Accounts				Deductions				Balance at December 31,
2017
Allowance for doubtful receivables	$	1,429	$	541	$	103		2	$	(566	)	1	$	1,507
Tax valuation allowances	4,903		886		394			2	(474		)	3	5,709
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

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.