Operating Leases

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2018

M. OPERATING LEASES

The Company leases office, manufacturing, and warehouse facilities and equipment under non-cancelable operating leases, many of which contain renewal options ranging from one to ten years. Rent expense was approximately $1,050,000, $994,000, and $1,040,000 for the years ended December 31, 2018, 2017, and 2016 respectively. Future minimum annual rental payments required under operating leases are as follows:



Years ending December 31:	(In thousands)
2019	$	610
2020		423
2021		263
2022		200
2023		193
Thereafter		40
	$	1,729