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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2016
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies [Abstract]  
Principles of Consolidation
Principles of Consolidation

Standard Motor Products, Inc. and subsidiaries (referred to hereinafter in these notes to the consolidated financial statements as “we,” “us,” “our” or the “Company”) is engaged in the manufacture and distribution of replacement parts for motor vehicles in the automotive aftermarket industry with a complementary focus on heavy duty, industrial equipment and the original equipment service market. The consolidated financial statements include our accounts and all domestic and international companies in which we have more than a 50% equity ownership. Our investments in unconsolidated affiliates are accounted for on the equity method, as we do not have a controlling financial interest but have the ability to exercise significant influence.  All significant inter-company items have been eliminated.
Use of Estimates
Use of Estimates

In conformity with generally accepted accounting principles, we have made a number of estimates and assumptions relating to the reporting of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses, and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities to prepare these consolidated financial statements. Some of the more significant estimates include allowances for doubtful accounts, cash discounts, valuation of inventory, valuation of long-lived assets, goodwill and other intangible assets, depreciation and amortization of long-lived assets, product liability exposures, pensions and other postretirement benefits, asbestos, environmental and litigation matters, valuation of deferred tax assets, share based compensation and sales returns and other allowances.  We can give no assurances that actual results will not differ from those estimates.  Although we do not believe that there is a reasonable likelihood that there will be a material change in the future estimate or in the assumptions that we use in calculating the estimate, unforeseen changes in the industry, or business could materially impact the estimate and may have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.
Reclassification
Reclassification

Certain prior period amounts in the accompanying consolidated financial statements and related notes have been reclassified to conform to the 2016 presentation.
Cash and Cash Equivalents
Cash and Cash Equivalents

We consider all highly liquid investments purchased with a maturity of three months or less to be cash equivalents.
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts and Cash Discounts
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts and Cash Discounts

We do not generally require collateral for our trade accounts receivable.  Accounts receivable have been reduced by an allowance for amounts that may become uncollectible in the future.  These allowances are established based on a combination of write-off history, aging analysis, and specific account evaluations.   When a receivable balance is known to be uncollectible, it is written off against the allowance for doubtful accounts.  In January 2016, one of our customers filed a petition for bankruptcy.  In connection with the bankruptcy filing, we evaluated our potential risk and exposure, and estimated our anticipated recovery as related to our outstanding accounts receivable balance from the customer.  As a result of our evaluations, we recorded a net $3.5 million pre-tax charge during the year ended December 31, 2015, and an additional net $0.8 million pre-tax charge during the year ended December 31, 2016, which resulted in the write-off of our entire accounts receivable balance from the customer as of December 31, 2016.  Cash discounts are provided based on an overall average experience rate applied to qualifying accounts receivable balances.
Inventories
Inventories

Inventories are valued at the lower of cost (determined by means of the first-in, first-out method) or market.  Where appropriate, standard cost systems are utilized for purposes of determining cost; the standards are adjusted as necessary to ensure they approximate actual costs.  Estimates of lower of cost or market are determined based upon current economic conditions, historical sales quantities and patterns and, in some cases, the specific risk of loss on specifically identified inventories.

We also evaluate inventories on a regular basis to identify inventory on hand that may be obsolete or in excess of current and future projected market demand.  For inventory deemed to be obsolete, we provide a reserve on the full value of the inventory.  Inventory that is in excess of current and projected use is reduced by an allowance to a level that approximates our estimate of future demand.  Future projected demand requires management judgment and is based upon (a) our review of historical trends and (b) our estimate of projected customer specific buying patterns and trends in the industry and markets in which we do business.  Using rolling twelve month historical information, we estimate future demand on a continuous basis.  As such, the historical volatility of such estimates has been minimal.  We maintain provisions for inventory reserves of $47.9 million and $45 million as of December 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively.
 
We utilize cores (used parts) in our remanufacturing processes for air conditioning compressors, diesel injectors, diesel pumps, and turbo chargers.  The production of air conditioning compressors, diesel injectors, diesel pumps, and turbo chargers, involves the rebuilding of used cores, which we acquire either in outright purchases from used parts brokers, or from returns pursuant to an exchange program with customers.  Under such exchange programs, we reduce our inventory, through a charge to cost of sales, when we sell a finished good compressor, and put back to inventory the used core exchanged at standard cost through a credit to cost of sales when it is actually received from the customer.
Property, Plant and Equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment

These assets are recorded at historical cost and are depreciated using the straight-line method of depreciation over the estimated useful lives as follows:

 
Estimated Life
Buildings
25 to 33-1/2 years
Building improvements
10 to 25 years
Machinery and equipment
7 to 12 years
Tools, dies and auxiliary equipment
3 to 8 years
Furniture and fixtures
3 to 12 years

Leasehold improvements are depreciated over the shorter of the estimated useful life or the term of the lease.  Costs related to maintenance and repairs which do not prolong the assets useful lives are expensed as incurred.  We assess our property, plant and equipment to be held and used for impairment when indicators are present that the carrying value may not be recoverable.
Valuation of Long-Lived Assets, Intangible Assets and Goodwill
Valuation of Long-Lived and Intangible Assets and Goodwill
 
At acquisition, we estimate and record the fair value of purchased intangible assets, which primarily consists of customer relationships, trademarks and trade names, patents and non-compete agreements.
 
The fair values of these intangible assets are estimated based on our assessment.  Goodwill is the excess of the purchase price over the fair value of identifiable net assets acquired in business combinations.  Goodwill and certain other intangible assets having indefinite lives are not amortized to earnings, but instead are subject to periodic testing for impairment.  Intangible assets determined to have definite lives are amortized over their remaining useful lives.
 
We assess the impairment of long‑lived assets, identifiable intangibles assets and goodwill whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value may not be recoverable.  With respect to goodwill and identifiable intangible assets having indefinite lives, we test for impairment on an annual basis or in interim periods if an event occurs or circumstances change that may indicate the fair value is below its carrying amount.  Factors we consider important, which could trigger an impairment review, include the following: (a) significant underperformance relative to expected historical or projected future operating results; (b) significant changes in the manner of our use of the acquired assets or the strategy for our overall business; and (c) significant negative industry or economic trends. We review the fair values using the discounted cash flows method and market multiples.
 
When performing our evaluation of goodwill for impairment, if we conclude qualitatively that it is not more likely than not that the fair value of the reporting unit is less than its carrying amount, then the two-step impairment test is not required.  If we are unable to reach this conclusion, then we would perform the two-step impairment test.  Initially, the fair value of the reporting unit is compared to its carrying amount.  To the extent the carrying amount of a reporting unit exceeds the fair value of the reporting unit; we are required to perform a second step, as this is an indication that the reporting unit goodwill may be impaired.  In this step, we compare the implied fair value of the reporting unit goodwill with the carrying amount of the reporting unit goodwill and recognize a charge for impairment to the extent the carrying value exceeds the implied fair value.  The implied fair value of goodwill is determined by allocating the fair value of the reporting unit to all of the assets (recognized and unrecognized) and liabilities of the reporting unit in a manner similar to a purchase price allocation. The residual fair value after this allocation is the implied fair value of the reporting unit goodwill.  In addition, identifiable intangible assets having indefinite lives are reviewed for impairment on an annual basis using a methodology consistent with that used to evaluate goodwill.
 
Intangible assets having definite lives and other long-lived assets are reviewed for impairment whenever events such as product discontinuance, plant closures, product dispositions or other changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount may not be recoverable.  In reviewing for impairment, we compare the carrying value of such assets to the estimated undiscounted future cash flows expected from the use of the assets and their eventual disposition. When the estimated undiscounted future cash flows are less than their carrying amount, an impairment loss is recognized equal to the difference between the assets fair value and their carrying value.
 
There are inherent assumptions and estimates used in developing future cash flows requiring our judgment in applying these assumptions and estimates to the analysis of identifiable intangibles and long‑lived asset impairment including projecting revenues, interest rates, tax rates and the cost of capital.  Many of the factors used in assessing fair value are outside our control and it is reasonably likely that assumptions and estimates will change in future periods.  These changes can result in future impairments.  In the event our planning assumptions were modified resulting in impairment to our assets, we would be required to include an expense in our statement of operations, which could materially impact our business, financial condition and results of operations.
New Customer Acquisition Costs
New Customer Acquisition Costs

New customer acquisition costs refer to arrangements pursuant to which we incur change-over costs to induce a new customer to switch from a  competitor’s brand.  In addition, change-over costs include the costs related to removing the new customer’s inventory and replacing it with our inventory commonly referred to as a stocklift. New customer acquisition costs are recorded as a reduction to revenue when incurred.
Foreign Currency Translation
Foreign Currency Translation

Assets and liabilities of our foreign operations are translated into U.S. dollars at year-end exchange rates.  Income statement accounts are translated using the average exchange rates prevailing during the year.  The resulting translation adjustments are recorded as a separate component of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) and remains there until the underlying foreign operation is liquidated or substantially disposed of.  Foreign currency transaction gains or losses are recorded in the statement of operations under the caption “other non-operating income (expense), net.”
Revenue Recognition
Revenue Recognition

We derive our revenue primarily from sales of replacement parts for motor vehicles from both our Engine Management and Temperature Control Segments.  We recognize revenues when products are shipped and title has been transferred to a customer, the sales price is fixed and determinable, and collection is reasonably assured.  For certain of our sales of remanufactured products, we also charge our customers a deposit for the return of a used core component which we can use in our future remanufacturing activities.  Such deposit is not recognized as revenue but rather carried as a core liability.  The liability is extinguished when a core is actually returned to us.  We estimate and record provisions for cash discounts, quantity rebates, sales returns and warranties in the period the sale is recorded, based upon our prior experience and current trends.  Significant management judgments and estimates must be made and used in estimating sales returns and allowances relating to revenue recognized in any accounting period.
Selling, General and Administration Expenses
Selling, General and Administration Expenses

Selling, general and administration expenses includes shipping costs and advertising, which are expensed as incurred.  Shipping and handling charges, as well as freight to customers, are included in distribution expenses as part of selling, general and administration expenses.
Deferred Financing Costs
Deferred Financing Costs

Deferred financing costs represent costs incurred in conjunction with our debt financing activities.  Deferred financing costs related to our revolving credit facility are capitalized and amortized over the life of the related financing arrangement.  If the debt is retired early, the related unamortized deferred financing costs are written off in the period the debt is retired and are recorded in the statement of operations under the caption other non-operating income (expense), net.
Post-Retirement Medical Benefits
Post-Retirement Medical Benefits

The determination of postretirement plan obligations and their associated expenses requires the use of actuarial valuations to estimate participant plan benefits employees earn while working as well as the present value of those benefits.  Inherent in these valuations are financial assumptions including the eligibility criteria of participants and discount rates at which liabilities can be settled.  Management reviews these assumptions annually with its actuarial advisors.  The actuarial assumptions used may differ materially from actual results due to changing market and economic conditions, or longer or shorter life spans of participants.  We recognize the underfunded or overfunded status of a postretirement plan as an asset or liability and recognize changes in the funded status in the year in which the changes occur through accumulated other comprehensive income, which is a component of stockholders’ equity.
Share-Based Compensation
Share-Based Compensation

We measure and recognize compensation expense for all share-based payment awards made to employees and directors based on estimated fair values on the grant date.  The value of the portion of the award that is ultimately expected to vest is recognized as an expense on a straight-line basis over the requisite service periods in our consolidated statements of operations.  Forfeitures are estimated at the time of grant based on historical trends in order to estimate the amount of share-based awards that will ultimately vest.  We monitor actual forfeitures for any subsequent adjustment to forfeiture rates.
Accounting for Income Taxes
Accounting for Income Taxes

Income taxes are calculated using the asset and liability method.  Deferred tax assets and liabilities are determined based on the estimated future tax effects of temporary differences between the financial statement carrying amounts and the tax bases of assets and liabilities, as measured by the current enacted tax rates.
 
We maintain valuation allowances when it is more likely than not that all or a portion of a deferred asset will not be realized.  The valuation allowance is intended in part to provide for the uncertainty regarding the ultimate utilization of our U.S. foreign tax credit carryovers and foreign net operating loss carryovers.  In determining whether a valuation allowance is warranted, we consider all positive and negative evidence and all sources of taxable income such as prior earnings history, expected future earnings, carryback and carryforward periods and tax strategies to estimate if sufficient future taxable income will be generated to realize the deferred tax asset.  The assessment of the adequacy of our valuation allowance is based on our estimates of taxable income by jurisdiction in which we operate and the period over which our deferred tax assets will be recoverable.  In the event that actual results differ from these estimates, or we adjust these estimates in future periods for current trends or expected changes in our estimating assumptions, we may need to modify the level of valuation allowance which could materially impact our business, financial condition and results of operations.
 
The valuation allowance of $0.5 million as of December 31, 2016 is intended to provide for the uncertainty regarding the ultimate realization of our U.S. foreign tax credit carryovers and foreign net operating loss carryovers.  Based on these considerations, we believe it is more likely than not that we will realize the benefit of the net deferred tax asset of $51.1 million as of December 31, 2016, which is net of the remaining valuation allowance.
 
Tax benefits are recognized for an uncertain tax position when, in management's judgment, it is more likely than not that the position will be sustained upon examination by a taxing authority.  For a tax position that meets the more-likely-than-not recognition threshold, the tax benefit is measured as the largest amount that is judged to have a greater than 50% likelihood of being realized upon ultimate settlement with a taxing authority.  The liability associated with unrecognized tax benefits is adjusted periodically due to changing circumstances and when new information becomes available.  Such adjustments are recognized entirely in the period in which they are identified.  The effective tax rate includes the net impact of changes in the liability for uncertain tax positions.  As of December 31, 2016, we do not believe there is a need to establish a liability for uncertain tax positions.
Net Earnings per Common Share
Net Earnings per Common Share

We present two calculations of earnings per common share.  “Basic” earnings per common share equals net income divided by weighted average common shares outstanding during the period. “Diluted” earnings per common share equals net income divided by the sum of weighted average common shares outstanding during the period plus potentially dilutive common shares.  Potentially dilutive common shares that are anti-dilutive are excluded from net earnings per common share.  The following is a reconciliation of the shares used in calculating basic and dilutive net earnings per common share.
 
  
2016
  
2015
  
2014
 
  
(In thousands)
 
Weighted average common shares outstanding – Basic
  
22,723
   
22,812
   
22,900
 
Plus incremental shares from assumed conversions:
            
Dilutive effect of restricted shares and performance shares
  
360
   
330
   
335
 
Dilutive effect of stock options
  
   
   
5
 
Weighted average common shares outstanding – Diluted
  
23,083
   
23,142
   
23,240
 

The average shares listed below were not included in the computation of diluted earnings per share because to do so would have been anti-dilutive for the periods presented or because they were excluded under the treasury method.

  
2016
  
2015
  
2014
 
  
(In thousands)
 
Restricted and performance shares
  
304
   
307
   
276
 
Environmental Reserves
Environmental Reserves

We are subject to various U.S. Federal and state and local environmental laws and regulations and are involved in certain environmental remediation efforts.  We estimate and accrue our liabilities resulting from such matters based upon a variety of factors including the assessments of environmental engineers and consultants who provide estimates of potential liabilities and remediation costs.  Such estimates are not discounted to reflect the time value of money due to the uncertainty in estimating the timing of the expenditures, which may extend over several years.  Potential recoveries from insurers or other third parties of environmental remediation liabilities are recognized independently from the recorded liability, and any asset related to the recovery will be recognized only when the realization of the claim for recovery is deemed probable.
Asbestos Litigation
Asbestos Litigation

In evaluating our potential asbestos-related liability, we use an actuarial study that is prepared by a leading actuarial firm with expertise in assessing asbestos-related liabilities.  We evaluate the estimate of the range of undiscounted liability to determine which amount to accrue.  Based on the information contained in the actuarial study and all other available information considered by us, we have concluded that no amount within the range was more likely than any other and, therefore, in assessing our asbestos liability we compare the low end of the range to our recorded liability to determine if an adjustment is required.  Legal costs are expensed as incurred.
Loss Contingencies
Loss Contingencies

We have loss contingencies, for such matters as legal claims and legal proceedings.  Establishing loss reserves for these matters requires estimates, judgment of risk exposure and ultimate liability.  We record provisions when the liability is considered probable and reasonably estimable.  Significant judgment is required for both the determination of probability and the determination as to whether an exposure can be reasonably estimated.  We maintain an ongoing monitoring and identification process to assess how the activities are progressing against the accrued estimated costs.  As additional information becomes available, we reassess our potential liability related to these matters.  Adjustments to the liabilities are recorded in the statement of operations in the period when additional information becomes available.  Such revisions of the potential liabilities could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition or results of operations.
Product Warranty and Overstock Returns
Product Warranty and Overstock Returns

Many of our products carry a warranty ranging from a 90-day limited warranty to a lifetime limited warranty, which generally covers defects in materials or workmanship and failure to meet industry published specifications and/or the result of installation error.  In addition to warranty returns, we also permit our customers to return new, undamaged products to us within customer-specific limits (which are generally limited to a specified percentage of their annual purchases from us) in the event that they have overstocked their inventories. We accrue for product warranties and overstock returns as a percentage of sales at the time products are sold, based upon estimates established using historical information on the nature, frequency and average cost of claims.  Revision to the accrual is made when necessary, based upon changes in these factors.  We regularly study trends of such claims.
Trade Receivables
Trade Receivables

In compliance with accounting standards, sales of accounts receivable are reflected as a reduction of accounts receivable in the consolidated balance sheet at the time of sale and any related expense is included in selling, general and administrative expenses in our consolidated statements of operations.
Concentrations of Credit Risk
Concentrations of Credit Risk

Financial instruments that potentially subject us to significant concentrations of credit risk consist principally of cash investments and accounts receivable.  We place our cash investments with high quality financial institutions and limit the amount of credit exposure to any one institution.  Although we are directly affected by developments in the vehicle parts industry, management does not believe significant credit risk exists.
 
With respect to accounts receivable, such receivables are primarily from warehouse distributors and major retailers in the automotive aftermarket industry located in the U.S.  We perform ongoing credit evaluations of our customers’ financial conditions.  Our five largest individual customers, including members of a marketing group, accounted for approximately 70% of our consolidated net sales in 2016, 68% of our consolidated net sales in 2015 and 69% of our consolidated net sales in 2014.  During 2016, O’Reilly Automotive, Inc., NAPA Auto Parts, Advance Auto Parts, Inc., and AutoZone, Inc. accounted for 20%, 18%, 17% and 11% of our consolidated net sales, respectively.  Net sales from each of the customers were reported in both our Engine Management and Temperature Control Segments.  The loss of one or more of these customers or, a significant reduction in purchases of our products from any one of them, could have a materially adverse impact on our business, financial condition and results of operations.
 
In January 2016, one of our customers filed a petition for bankruptcy.  In connection with the bankruptcy filing, we evaluated our potential risk and exposure, and estimated our anticipated recovery as related to our outstanding accounts receivable balance from the customer.  As a result of our evaluations, we recorded a net $3.5 million pre-tax charge during the year ended December 31, 2015, and an additional net $0.8 million pre-tax charge during the year ended December 31, 2016, which resulted in the write-off of our entire accounts receivable balance from the customer as of December 31, 2016.
 
Substantially all of the cash and cash equivalents, including foreign cash balances, at December 31, 2016 and 2015 were uninsured.  Foreign cash balances at December 31, 2016 and 2015 were $16.5 million and $16.2 million, respectively.
Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements
Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements

The following table provides a brief description of recent accounting pronouncements that could have a material effect on our financial statements:

Standard
Description
 
Date of adoption
 
Effects on the financial
statements or other
significant matters
 
Standards that are not yet adopted as of December 31, 2016
 
Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2014-09, Revenue from
Contracts with
Customers
This standard outlines a single comprehensive model for entities to use in accounting for revenue arising from contracts with customers and supersedes most current revenue recognition guidance, including industry-specific guidance.  Under the new guidance, “an entity recognizes revenue to depict the transfer of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services.”
 
January 1, 2018, with early adoption permitted but not before January 1,
2017
 
The new standard provides entities the option of using either a full retrospective or a modified approach to adopt the guidance. To date we performed an assessment of the potential impacts of the pronouncement including certain contract reviews.  Based on our initial assessment we do not anticipate that the adoption of this standard will have a material effect on our consolidated financial statements.  We will be continuously assessing the new standard and reviewing contracts through the date of implementation, which we expect to occur as of January 1, 2018.  We are currently evaluating the method of adoption.
ASU 2015-14,
Revenue from
Contracts with
Customers –
Deferral of the
Effective Date
This standard defers by one year the mandatory effective date of its revenue recognition standard, and provides entities the option to adopt the standard as of the original effective date.
   
      
ASU 2016-02,
Leases
This standard outlines the need to recognize a right-of-use asset and a lease liability for virtually all leases (other than leases that meet the definition of a short-term lease).  For income statement purposes, the FASB retained the dual model, requiring leases to be classified as either operating or financing.  Operating leases will result in straight-line expense while finance leases will result in a front-loaded expense pattern.
 
January 1, 2019, with early adoption permitted
 
The new standard must be adopted utilizing a modified retrospective transition, and provides for certain expedients.  The new standard will require that we recognize all of our leases, including our current operating leases, on the balance sheet.  We are currently in the process of taking an inventory of our leases and are evaluating the impact the new standard will have on our consolidated financial statements, and when we will adopt the new standard.
 
Standard
Description
Date of adoption
Effects on the financial
statements or other
significant matters
 
Standards that are not yet adopted as of December 31, 2016
 
ASU 2016-09,
Improvements to
Employee Share-
Based Payment
Accounting
This standard requires (1) that the tax effects related to share-based payments at settlement (or expiration) be recorded through the tax provision (benefit) in the income statement rather than in equity as permitted under current guidance under certain circumstances; (2) that all tax-related cash flows resulting from share-based payments be reported as operating activities on the statement of cash flows, a change from the current requirement to present windfall tax benefits as an inflow from financing activities and an outflow from operating activities; and (3) that when computing diluted earnings per share, the effect of “windfall” tax benefits be excluded from the hypothetical proceeds used to calculate the repurchase of shares under the treasury stock method.
 
 
January 1, 2017, with early adoption permitted
 
We do not anticipate that the adoption of this standard will have a material effect on our consolidated financial statements.
ASU 2015-17,
Balance Sheet
Classification of
Deferred Taxes
This standard requires entities with a classified balance sheet to present all deferred tax assets and liabilities as noncurrent. The new guidance requires entities to offset all deferred tax assets and liabilities (and valuation allowances) for each tax-paying jurisdiction within each tax-paying component.  The net deferred tax must be presented as a single noncurrent amount.
 
January 1, 2017, with early adoption permitted
 
The new standard provides entities the option of either a retrospective or prospective approach to adopt the guidance.  We do not anticipate that the adoption of this standard will have a material effect on our consolidated financial statements.
 
ASU 2015-11,
Simplifying the
Measurement of
Inventory
This standard changes the measurement principle for inventory from the lower of cost or market to lower of cost and net realizable value for entities that measures inventory using first-in, first-out or average cost.  In addition, this standard eliminates the requirement for these entities to consider replacement cost or net realizable value less an approximate normal profit margin when measuring inventory.
 
 
January 1, 2017, with early adoption permitted
 
The new standard should be applied prospectively.  We do not anticipate that the adoption of this standard will have a material effect on our consolidated financial statements.
ASU 2016-15,
Statement of Cash
Flows
This standard is intended to reduce diversity in practice and to provide guidance as to how certain cash receipts and cash payments are presented and classified in the statement of cash flows.
 
January 1, 2018, with early adoption permitted
 
The new standard requires application using a retrospective transition method.  We do not anticipate that the adoption of this standard will have a material effect on our consolidated financial statements.
 
Standard
Description
Date of adoption
Effects on the financial statements or other significant matters
 
Standards that are not yet adopted as of December 31, 2016
 
ASU 2015-04,
Simplifying the
Test for Goodwill
Impairment
 
This standard is intended to simplify the accounting for goodwill impairment.  ASU 2015-04 removes Step 2 of the test, which requires a hypothetical purchase price allocation.  A goodwill impairment will now be the amount by which a reporting unit’s carrying value exceeds its fair value, not to exceed the carrying amount of goodwill.
 
 
January 1, 2020, with early adoption permitted
 
The new standard should be applied prospectively.  We will consider the new standard when performing our annual impairment test and evaluate when we will adopt the new standard.
Standards that were adopted
 
ASU 2015-03,
Simplifying the
Presentation of
Debt Issuance
Costs
This standard requires that debt issuance costs be presented in the balance sheet as a direct deduction of the carrying value of the associated debt liability.  Under the then existing guidance, debt issuance costs were required to be presented in the balance sheet as a deferred charge (i.e., an asset).
 
January 1, 2016
 
The adoption of the new standard did not change the manner in which we present debt financing costs related to our revolving credit facility as they are presented as an asset in our consolidated balance sheets.
      
ASU 2015-15,
Presentation and
Subsequent
Measurement of
Debt Issuance
Costs Associated
 with Line-of-Credit
Arrangements
ASU 2015-15, clarified the above, stating that the FASB would not object to the presentation of debt issuance costs related to revolving debt arrangements as an asset that is amortized over the term of the arrangement.
    
      
ASU 2015-16,
Simplifying the
Accounting for Measurement-
Period Adjustments
This standard eliminates the requirement to restate prior period financial statements for measurement period adjustments related to business acquisitions.  Instead ASU 2015-16 requires that the cumulative impact of a measurement period adjustment (including the impact on prior periods) be recognized in the reporting period in which the adjustment is identified.  ASU 2015-16 also requires that companies present separately on the face of the income statement, or disclose in the notes, the portion of the adjustment recorded in current period earnings by line item that would have been recorded in previous reporting periods if the adjustment had been recognized as of the acquisition date.
 
January 1, 2016
 
We will prospectively apply the new standard to measurement period adjustments related to all future business acquisitions.