Schedule II - Valuation and Qualifying Accounts

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2018

SEC Schedule, 12-09, 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, 2018, 2017 AND 2016

In thousands	Balance at January 1,		Charges to Costs and Expenses		Charges (Deductions) to Other Accounts				Deductions				Balance at December 31,
2018
Allowance for doubtful receivables	$	1,507	$	785	$	(58	)	2	$	(794	)	1	$	1,440
Tax valuation allowances	5,709		3,859		(192		)	2	(3,412		)	3	5,964
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

1. Uncollected receivables written off and recoveries.

2. Foreign currency translation and other adjustments.

3. Reduction to income tax expense.