ACUSHNET HOLDINGS CORP., 10-Q filed on 8/2/2018
Quarterly Report
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Document and Entity Information - shares
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2018
Jul. 27, 2018
Document And Entity Information [Abstract]    
Entity Registrant Name Acushnet Holdings Corp.  
Entity Central Index Key 0001672013  
Document Type 10-Q  
Document Period End Date Jun. 30, 2018  
Amendment Flag false  
Current Fiscal Year End Date --12-31  
Entity Current Reporting Status Yes  
Entity Filer Category Accelerated Filer  
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2018  
Document Fiscal Period Focus Q2  
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   74,759,225
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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (UNAUDITED) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Jun. 30, 2018
Dec. 31, 2017
Current assets    
Cash and restricted cash ($10,958 and $13,086 attributable to the variable interest entity (VIE)) $ 47,678 $ 47,722
Accounts receivable, net 307,854 190,851
Inventories ($10,078 and $13,692 attributable to the VIE) 317,422 363,962
Other assets 90,822 84,541
Total current assets 763,776 687,076
Property, plant and equipment, net ($10,705 and $10,240 attributable to the VIE) 224,523 228,922
Goodwill ($32,312 and $32,312 attributable to the VIE) 185,122 185,941
Intangible assets, net 477,451 481,234
Deferred income taxes 93,124 110,318
Other assets ($2,715 and $2,738 attributable to the VIE) 35,302 33,833
Total assets 1,779,298 1,727,324
Current liabilities    
Short-term debt 37,216 20,364
Current portion of long-term debt 32,656 26,719
Accounts payable ($6,605 and $10,587 attributable to the VIE) 89,606 92,759
Accrued taxes 28,716 34,310
Accrued compensation and benefits 73,409 80,189
Accrued expenses and other liabilities ($3,035 and $2,719 attributable to the VIE) 78,881 52,442
Total current liabilities 340,484 306,783
Long-term debt and capital lease obligations 374,320 416,970
Deferred income taxes 9,705 9,318
Accrued pension and other postretirement benefits ($1,506 and $1,908 attributable to the VIE) 130,812 130,160
Other noncurrent liabilities ($5,110 and $4,689 attributable to the VIE) 16,811 16,701
Total liabilities 872,132 879,932
Commitments and contingencies (Note 16)
Shareholders' equity    
Common stock, $0.001 par value, 500,000,000 shares authorized; 74,755,152 and 74,479,319 shares issued and outstanding 75 74
Additional paid-in capital 901,438 894,727
Accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of tax (90,435) (81,691)
Retained earnings 67,806 1,618
Total equity attributable to Acushnet Holdings Corp. 878,884 814,728
Noncontrolling interests 28,282 32,664
Total shareholders' equity 907,166 847,392
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity $ 1,779,298 $ 1,727,324
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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (UNAUDITED) (Parentheticals) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Jun. 30, 2018
Dec. 31, 2017
Cash and restricted cash $ 47,678 $ 47,722
Inventories 317,422 363,962
Property, plant and equipment, net 224,523 228,922
Goodwill 185,122 185,941
Other assets 35,302 33,833
Accounts payable 89,606 92,759
Accrued expenses and other liabilities 78,881 52,442
Accrued pension and other postretirement benefits 130,812 130,160
Other noncurrent liabilities $ 16,811 $ 16,701
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share) $ 0.001 $ 0.001
Common stock, shares authorized (in shares) 500,000,000 500,000,000
Common stock, shares issued (in shares) 74,755,152 74,479,319
Common stock, shares outstanding (in shares) 74,755,152 74,479,319
VIE    
Cash and restricted cash $ 10,958 $ 13,086
Inventories 10,078 13,692
Property, plant and equipment, net 10,705 10,240
Goodwill 32,312 32,312
Other assets 2,715 2,738
Accounts payable 6,605 10,587
Accrued expenses and other liabilities 3,035 2,719
Accrued pension and other postretirement benefits 1,506 1,908
Other noncurrent liabilities $ 5,110 $ 4,689
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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (UNAUDITED) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2018
Jun. 30, 2017
Jun. 30, 2018
Jun. 30, 2017
Income Statement [Abstract]        
Net sales $ 478,138 $ 427,988 $ 919,939 $ 861,603
Cost of goods sold 227,328 205,022 441,455 412,222
Gross profit 250,810 222,966 478,484 449,381
Operating expenses:        
Selling, general and administrative 171,685 151,633 323,053 299,445
Research and development 12,916 11,817 25,308 24,324
Intangible amortization 1,630 1,624 3,260 3,246
Income from operations 64,579 57,892 126,863 122,366
Interest expense, net 5,247 4,901 9,655 7,823
Other (income) expense, net 544 746 110 183
Income before income taxes 58,788 52,245 117,098 114,360
Income tax expense 18,419 18,207 33,639 40,692
Net income 40,369 34,038 83,459 73,668
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests (462) (1,022) (2,068) (2,538)
Net income attributable to Acushnet Holdings Corp. $ 39,907 $ 33,016 $ 81,391 $ 71,130
Net income per common share attributable to Acushnet Holdings Corp.:        
Basic (in dollars per share) $ 0.53 $ 0.44 $ 1.09 $ 0.96
Diluted (in dollars per share) 0.53 0.44 1.09 0.96
Cash dividends declared per common share (in dollars per share) $ 0.13 $ 0.12 $ 0.26 $ 0.24
Weighted average number of common shares:        
Basic (in shares) 74,762,469 74,451,977 74,706,663 74,337,013
Diluted (in shares) 75,028,658 74,581,269 74,911,551 74,409,050
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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) (UNAUDITED) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2018
Jun. 30, 2017
Jun. 30, 2018
Jun. 30, 2017
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]        
Net income $ 40,369 $ 34,038 $ 83,459 $ 73,668
Other comprehensive income (loss)        
Foreign currency translation adjustments (18,444) 1,218 (6,531) 12,798
Cash flow derivative instruments        
Unrealized holding gains (losses) arising during period 8,940 425 1,859 (11,320)
Reclassification adjustments included in net income 1,222 (1,284) 1,930 (3,095)
Tax benefit (expense) (2,831) 701 (718) 3,898
Cash flow derivative instruments, net 7,331 (158) 3,071 (10,517)
Available-for-sale securities        
Unrealized holding gains arising during period 0 129 0 24
Tax expense 0 (49) 0 (9)
Available-for-sale securities, net 0 80 0 15
Pension and other postretirement benefits        
Pension and other postretirement benefits adjustments 962 340 996 158
Tax benefit (expense) (142) (21) (148) 42
Pension and other postretirement benefits adjustments, net 820 319 848 200
Total other comprehensive income (loss) (10,293) 1,459 (2,612) 2,496
Comprehensive income 30,076 35,497 80,847 76,164
Less: Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests (462) (1,022) (2,068) (2,538)
Comprehensive income attributable to Acushnet Holdings Corp. $ 29,614 $ 34,475 $ 78,779 $ 73,626
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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (UNAUDITED) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2018
Jun. 30, 2017
Cash flows from operating activities    
Net income $ 83,459 $ 73,668
Adjustments to reconcile net income to cash provided by (used in) operating activities    
Depreciation and amortization 20,712 20,453
Unrealized foreign exchange gain (516) (1,156)
Amortization of debt issuance costs 671 660
Share-based compensation 9,110 7,901
Loss on disposals of property, plant and equipment 83 454
Deferred income taxes 17,187 26,469
Changes in operating assets and liabilities    
Accounts receivable (121,237) (80,999)
Inventories 44,560 34,216
Accounts payable (1,467) (11,079)
Accrued taxes (5,257) (18,621)
Other assets and liabilities 17,252 (141,831)
Cash flows provided by (used in) operating activities 64,557 (89,865)
Cash flows from investing activities    
Additions to property, plant and equipment (13,657) (8,823)
Other investing activity (2,477) 0
Cash flows used in investing activities (16,134) (8,823)
Cash flows from financing activities    
Proceeds from short-term borrowings, net 18,449 31,615
Proceeds from delayed draw term loan A facility 0 100,000
Repayments of delayed draw term loan A facility (27,500) (2,500)
Repayment of term loan facilities (9,375) (9,375)
Debt issuance costs (380) 0
Dividends paid on common stock (19,619) (17,868)
Dividends paid to noncontrolling interests (6,450) (2,400)
Payment of employee restricted stock tax withholdings (2,634) (903)
Cash flows (used in) provided by financing activities (47,509) 98,569
Effect of foreign exchange rate changes on cash (958) 1,876
Net increase (decrease) in cash (44) 1,757
Cash and restricted cash, beginning of year 47,722 79,140
Cash and restricted cash, end of period 47,678 80,897
Supplemental information    
Non-cash additions to property, plant and equipment 1,381 1,265
Dividend equivalents rights (DERs) declared not paid $ 398 $ 433
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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY (UNAUDITED) - USD ($)
shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands
Total
Total Shareholders' Equity Attributable to Acushnet Holdings Corp.
Common Stock
Additional Paid-in Capital
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
Retained Earnings
Noncontrolling Interest
Changes in stockholders' equity              
Adoption of new accounting standards (Notes 1, 2 & 10) $ (1,501) $ (1,501)     $ (6,132) $ 4,631  
Beginning balance at Dec. 31, 2017 847,392 814,728 $ 74 $ 894,727 (81,691) 1,618 $ 32,664
Beginning balance (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2017     74,479        
Changes in stockholders' equity              
Net income 83,459 81,391       81,391 2,068
Other comprehensive loss (2,612) (2,612)     (2,612)    
Share-based compensation 9,341 9,341   9,341      
Vesting of restricted common stock, including impact of DERs, net of shares withheld for employee taxes (Note 12) (2,629) (2,629) $ 1 (2,630)      
Vesting of restricted common stock, including impact of DERs, net of shares withheld for employee taxes (Note 12) (in shares)     276        
Dividends and dividend equivalents declared (19,834) (19,834)       (19,834)  
Dividends declared to noncontrolling interests (6,450)           (6,450)
Ending balance at Jun. 30, 2018 $ 907,166 $ 878,884 $ 75 $ 901,438 $ (90,435) $ 67,806 $ 28,282
Ending balance (in shares) at Jun. 30, 2018     74,755        
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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2018
Accounting Policies [Abstract]  
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Basis of Presentation
The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“U.S. GAAP”) and include the accounts of Acushnet Holdings Corp. (the “Company”), its wholly owned subsidiaries and a variable interest entity (“VIE”) in which the Company is the primary beneficiary. All intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. Certain prior period amounts have been reclassified to conform to current year presentation.
Certain information in footnote disclosures normally included in annual financial statements has been condensed or omitted for the interim periods presented in accordance with the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) and U.S. GAAP. The year-end balance sheet data was derived from audited financial statements; however, the accompanying interim notes to the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements do not include all disclosures required by U.S. GAAP. In the opinion of management, the financial statements contain all normal and recurring adjustments necessary to state fairly the financial position and results of operations of the Company.  The results of operations for the three and six months ended June 30, 2018 are not necessarily indicative of results to be expected for the full year ending December 31, 2018, nor were those of the comparable 2017 period representative of those actually experienced for the full year ended December 31, 2017. These unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the Company’s audited consolidated financial statements and related notes for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2017 included in its Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC on March 7, 2018.
Use of Estimates
The preparation of the Company’s unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and judgments that affect reported amounts of assets, liabilities, shareholders’ equity, net sales and expenses, and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities in its unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
Variable Interest Entities
VIEs are entities that, by design, either (i) lack sufficient equity to permit the entity to finance its activities independently, or (ii) have equity holders that do not have the power to direct the activities of the entity that most significantly impact its economic performance, the obligation to absorb the entity’s expected losses, or the right to receive the entity’s expected residual returns. The Company consolidates a VIE when it is the primary beneficiary, which is the party that has both (i) the power to direct the activities that most significantly impact the VIE’s economic performance and (ii) through its interests in the VIE, the obligation to absorb expected losses or the right to receive expected benefits from the VIE that could potentially be significant to the VIE.
The Company consolidates the accounts of Acushnet Lionscore Limited, a VIE which is 40% owned by the Company. The sole purpose of the VIE is to manufacture the Company’s golf footwear and as such, the Company is deemed to be the primary beneficiary. The Company has presented separately on its consolidated balance sheets, to the extent material, the assets of its consolidated VIE that can only be used to settle specific obligations of its consolidated VIE and the liabilities of its consolidated VIE for which creditors do not have recourse to its general credit. The general creditors of the VIE do not have recourse to the Company. Certain directors of the noncontrolling entities have guaranteed the credit lines of the VIE, for which there were no outstanding borrowings as of June 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017. In addition, pursuant to the terms of the agreement governing the VIE, the Company is not required to provide financial support to the VIE.
Cash and Restricted Cash
Cash held in Company checking accounts is included in cash. Book overdrafts not subject to offset with other accounts with the same financial institution are classified as accounts payable. The Company classifies as restricted certain cash that is not available for use in its operations. As of June 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017, the amount of restricted cash included in cash and restricted cash on the balance sheet was $2.2 million and $2.3 million, respectively.
Accounts Receivable
As of June 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017, the allowance for doubtful accounts was $9.1 million and $10.0 million, respectively.
Foreign Currency Translation and Transactions
Foreign currency transaction gains (losses) included in selling, general and administrative expense were losses of $3.1 million and gains of $1.0 million for the three months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017, respectively. Foreign currency transaction gains (losses) included in selling, general and administrative expense were losses of $1.1 million and gains of $3.3 million for the six months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017, respectively.
Recently Adopted Accounting Standards
Revenue from Contracts with Customers
On January 1, 2018, the Company adopted the new accounting standard Accounting Standards Codification ("ASC") 606, "Revenue from Contracts with Customers" ("ASC 606") and all the related amendments (the “new revenue standard”) using the modified retrospective method. The Company recognized the cumulative effect of initially applying the new revenue standard as an adjustment to opening retained earnings (Note 2). The comparative information has not been restated and continues to be reported under the accounting standards in effect for those periods.
Income Statement—Reporting Comprehensive Income
On January 1, 2018, the Company adopted Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") 2018‑02, “Income Statement—Reporting Comprehensive Income (Topic 220) —Reclassification of Certain Tax Effects from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income.” As a result of the adoption of the amendments in this update, the Company recorded a reclassification from accumulated other comprehensive loss to retained earnings for stranded tax effects resulting from the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 (Note 10). The comparative information has not been restated and continues to be reported under the accounting standards in effect for those periods.
Financial Instruments - Recognition and Measurement
On January 1, 2018, the Company adopted ASU 2016-01, "Financial Instruments - Overall (Subtopic 825-10): Recognition and Measurement of Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities" ("ASU 2016-01"). ASU 2016-01 supersedes the guidance to classify equity securities with readily determinable fair values into different categories (that is, trading or available-for-sale) and requires equity securities to be measured at fair value with changes in the fair value recognized through net income, among other items. As a result of the adoption of the amendments in this update, the Company recorded a reclassification of unrealized gains of $2.1 million from accumulated other comprehensive loss to retained earnings. The comparative information has not been restated and continues to be reported under the accounting standards in effect for those periods.
Compensation—Retirement Benefits
On January 1, 2018, the Company adopted ASU 2017‑07, “CompensationRetirement Benefits: Improving the Presentation of Net Periodic Pension Cost and Net Periodic Post Retirement Benefit Cost” ("ASU 2017-07"). ASU 2017‑07 requires that an employer report the service cost component of net periodic pension and net periodic post retirement cost in the same line item as other compensation costs arising from services rendered by the employees during the period. It also requires the other components of net periodic pension and net periodic postretirement benefit cost to be presented in the income statement separately from the service cost component and outside a subtotal of income from operations. Additionally, only the service cost component is eligible for capitalization. As a result of the adoption of the amendments in this update, the Company recorded a reclassification of the non-service cost component of net periodic benefit cost of $0.5 million and $0.7 million from cost of goods sold and operating expenses to other (income) expense, net on the consolidated statement of operations for the three and six months ended June 30, 2017. The adoption of this standard also resulted in the restatement of the Company's segment operating income for the three and six months ended June 30, 2017.
    
The Company also adopted the following standards during 2018, none of which had a material impact to the Company's financial statements or financial statement disclosures:
Standard
 
 
 
Effective Date
ASU 2017‑09
 
Compensation—Stock Compensation: Scope of Modification Accounting
 
January 1, 2018
ASU 2017‑01
 
Business Combinations: Clarifying the Definition of a Business
 
January 1, 2018
ASU 2016‑16
 
Income Taxes: Intra-Entity Transfers of Assets other than Inventory
 
January 1, 2018
ASU 2016‑15
 
Statement of Cash Flows: Classification of Certain Cash Receipts and Cash Payments
 
January 1, 2018


Recently Issued Accounting Standards
    
Derivatives and Hedging (Topic 815): Targeted Improvements to Accounting for Hedging Activities
    
In August 2017, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued ASU 2017‑12, “Derivatives and Hedging (Topic 815): Targeted Improvements to Accounting for Hedging Activities” ("ASU 2017-12"). The amendments in this update expand and refine hedge accounting guidance and align the recognition and presentation of the effects of the hedging instrument and the hedged item in the financial statements. ASU 2017-12 also simplifies the application of hedge accounting guidance, hedge documentation requirements and the assessment of hedge effectiveness. ASU 2017‑12 is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2018, and interim periods within those fiscal years. Early adoption is permitted, including adoption in any interim period for which financial statements have not been issued or made available for issuance. The effect of adoption should be reflected as of the beginning of the fiscal year of adoption. The adoption of this standard is not expected to have a material impact on the consolidated financial statements.
    
Intangibles—Goodwill and OtherSimplifying the Test for Goodwill Impairment
    
In January 2017, the FASB issued ASU 2017‑04, “Intangibles—Goodwill and Other: Simplifying the Test for Goodwill Impairment” ("ASU 2017-04"). ASU 2017‑04 removes the second step of the goodwill impairment test. Instead an entity will perform a one-step quantitative test and record the amount of goodwill impairment as the excess of a reporting unit’s carrying amount over its fair value, not to exceed the total amount of goodwill allocated to the reporting unit. ASU 2017‑04 is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2019, and interim periods within those fiscal years. The Company will adopt this standard during the fourth quarter of 2018. The adoption of this standard is not expected to have a material impact on the consolidated financial statements.
    
Leases

In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016‑02, “Leases,” and subsequently in July 2018, the FASB issued codification and other targeted improvements through ASU 2018-10 and ASU 2018-11, which will require lessees to recognize right‑of‑use assets and lease liabilities for leases which were formerly classified as operating leases. The guidance is effective for financial statements issued for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2018, including interim periods within those fiscal years. While the Company is still in the process of completing its analysis on the impact this ASU will have on its consolidated financial statements and related disclosures, it expects the adoption of this standard to have a material impact on the consolidated financial statements and result in the recognition of a right of use asset and corresponding liability on the consolidated balance sheet.
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Revenue
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2018
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]  
Revenue
Revenue

On January 1, 2018, the Company adopted ASC 606 using the modified retrospective method applied to those contracts which were not completed as of January 1, 2018. Results for reporting periods beginning after January 1, 2018 are presented under ASC 606, while prior period amounts are not adjusted and continue to be reported in accordance with the Company’s historic accounting under ASC 605, "Revenue Recognition".

The Company recorded a net reduction to opening retained earnings of $1.6 million as of January 1, 2018 due to the cumulative impact of adopting ASC 606, with the impact primarily related to a promotional holiday program. The impact of applying ASC 606 was an increase in net sales of $0.3 million and $4.2 million and an increase in cost of sales of $0.3 million and $1.6 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2018, respectively. Additionally, the Company reclassified the refund liability for expected returns from accounts receivable, net to accrued expenses and other liabilities and reclassified the value of inventory expected to be recovered related to sales returns from inventories to other assets as of June 30, 2018. The refund liability for expected returns was $16.9 million and $13.5 million as of June 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017, respectively. The value of inventory expected to be recovered related to sales returns was $8.5 million and $4.3 million as of June 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017, respectively. The adoption of ASC 606 did not have any other material impacts to the financial statements.

Accounting Policies

Revenue is recognized when performance obligations under the terms of a contract with a customer are satisfied. The majority of the Company's contracts have a single performance obligation to transfer products. Accordingly, the Company recognizes revenue when control of the products has been transferred to the customer, generally at the time of shipment or delivery of products, based on the terms of the contract and the jurisdiction of the sale. Revenue is recognized in an amount that reflects the consideration the Company expects to be entitled to in exchange for the products. Revenue is recognized net of allowances for discounts and sales returns. Sales taxes and other similar taxes are excluded from revenue.

Substantially all of the Company’s revenue is recognized at a point in time and made to customers who are not engaged in a long-term supply agreement or any form of contract with the Company. Substantially all of sales are paid for on account with the majority of terms between 30 and 60 days, not to exceed one year.

    Costs associated with shipping and handling activities, such as merchandising, are included in selling, general and administrative expenses as revenue is recognized. The Company has made an accounting policy election to account for shipping and handling activities that occur after control of the related good transfers as fulfillment activities instead of assessing such activities as performance obligations.

The Company reduces revenue by the amount of expected returns and records a corresponding refund liability in accrued expenses and other liabilities. The Company accounts for the right of return as variable consideration and recognizes a refund liability for the amount of consideration that it estimates will be refunded to customers. In addition, the Company recognizes an asset for the right to recover returned products in other assets on the consolidated balance sheets. Sales returns are estimated based upon historical rates of product returns, current economic trends and changes in customer demands as well as specific identification of outstanding returns.

Contract Balances

Accounts receivable, net, include amounts billed and currently due from customers. The amounts due are stated at their net estimated realizable value. The Company maintains an allowance for doubtful accounts to provide for the estimated amount of receivables that will not be collected. The allowance includes amounts for certain customers where a risk of default has been specifically identified as well as a provision for customer defaults when it is determined the risk of some default is probable and estimable, but cannot yet be associated with specific customers. The assessment of the likelihood of customer defaults is based on various factors, including credit risk assessments, length of time the receivables are past due, historical experience, customer specific information available to the Company and existing economic conditions.

Customer Sales Incentives

The Company offers sales-based incentive programs to certain customers in exchange for certain benefits, including prominent product placement and exclusive stocking by participating retailers. These programs typically provide qualifying customers with rebates for achieving certain purchase goals. The rebates can be settled in the form of cash or credits or in the form of free product. The rebates which are expected to be settled in the form of cash or credits are accounted for as variable consideration. The estimate of the variable consideration requires the use of assumptions related to the percentage of customers who will achieve qualifying purchase goals and the level of achievement. These assumptions are based on historical experience, current year program design, current marketplace conditions and sales forecasts, including considerations of the Company's product life cycles.

The rebates which are expected to be settled in the form of product are estimated based upon historical experience and the terms of the customer programs and are accounted for as an additional performance obligation. Revenue will be recognized when control of the free products earned transfers to the customer at the end of the related customer incentive program, which generally occurs within one year. Control of the free products generally transfers to the customer at the time of shipment.

Practical Expedients and Exemptions

The Company expenses sales commissions when incurred because the amortization period is one year or less. These costs are recorded within selling, general and administrative expense on the consolidated statements of operations.

The Company has elected the practical expedient to not disclose information about remaining performance obligations that have original expected durations of one year or less.

Disaggregated Revenue

In general, the Company's business segmentation is aligned according to the nature and economic characteristics of its products and customer relationships and provides meaningful disaggregation of each business segment's results of operations. See Note 15 for the Company's business segment disclosures, as well as a further disaggregation of net sales by geographical area.
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Inventories
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2018
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]  
Inventories
Inventories
The components of inventories were as follows:
 
(in thousands)
 
June 30,
 
December 31,
 
 
2018
 
2017
Raw materials and supplies
 
$
62,627

 
$
72,342

Work-in-process
 
19,479

 
23,956

Finished goods
 
235,316

 
267,664

Inventories
 
$
317,422


$
363,962

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Product Warranty
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2018
Product Warranties Disclosures [Abstract]  
Product Warranty
Product Warranty
The Company has defined warranties ranging from one to two years. Products covered by the defined warranty policies include certain Titleist golf products, FootJoy golf shoes and FootJoy golf outerwear. These product warranties generally obligate the Company to pay for the cost of replacement products, including the cost of shipping replacement products to its customers. The estimated cost of satisfying future warranty claims is accrued at the time the sale is recorded. In estimating future warranty obligations, the Company considers various factors, including its warranty policies and practices, the historical frequency of claims and the cost to replace or repair products under warranty.
The activity related to the Company’s warranty obligation for accrued warranty expense was as follows:
 
 
Three months ended June 30,
 
Six months ended June 30,
(in thousands)
2018
 
2017
 
2018
 
2017
Balance at beginning of period
$
4,148

 
$
3,764

 
$
3,823

 
$
3,526

Provision
1,561

 
1,234

 
2,756

 
2,320

Claims paid/costs incurred
(1,666
)
 
(1,226
)
 
(2,579
)
 
(2,127
)
Foreign currency translation
(105
)
 
7

 
(62
)
 
60

Balance at end of period
$
3,938


$
3,779


$
3,938


$
3,779

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Related Party Transactions
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2018
Related Party Transactions [Abstract]  
Related Party Transactions
Related Party Transactions

Other current assets include receivables from related parties of $1.0 million and $0.5 million as of June 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017, respectively.
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Debt and Financing Arrangements
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2018
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]  
Debt and Financing Arrangements
Debt and Financing Arrangements
Senior Secured Credit Facility
There were outstanding borrowings under the revolving credit facility of $37.2 million and $10.1 million as of June 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017, respectively. The weighted average interest rate applicable to the outstanding borrowings was 2.97% and 4.44% as of June 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017, respectively.

On June 7, 2018, Acushnet Company, Acushnet Canada Inc. and Acushnet Europe Limited, as borrowers, and the Company and certain other subsidiaries of the Company, as guarantors, entered into an amendment with Wells Fargo Bank, National Association and certain other lenders to the Company’s senior secured credit facilities agreement. Pursuant to the amendment, the restricted covenant governing the payment of dividends, the making of certain other payments and the redemption or repurchase of capital stock was amended to permit an additional $150.0 million of such payments, redemptions and/or repurchases, subject to certain conditions. In connection with amending the facilities, the Company incurred approximately $0.4 million in fees and expenses, which were recorded as debt issuance costs and will be recognized as interest expense over the term of the facilities.
The credit agreement contains a number of covenants that, among other things, restrict the ability of the U.S. Borrower and its restricted subsidiaries to (subject to certain exceptions), incur, assume, or permit to exist additional indebtedness or guarantees; incur liens; make investments and loans; pay dividends, make payments, or redeem or repurchase capital stock or make prepayments, repurchases or redemptions of certain indebtedness; engage in mergers, liquidations, dissolutions, asset sales, and other dispositions (including sale leaseback transactions); amend or otherwise alter terms of certain indebtedness or certain other agreements; enter into agreements limiting subsidiary distributions or containing negative pledge clauses; engage in certain transactions with affiliates; alter the nature of the business that we conduct or change our fiscal year or accounting practices. Certain exceptions to these covenants are determined based on ratios that are calculated in part using the calculation of Adjusted EBITDA. The credit agreement covenants also restrict the ability of Acushnet Holdings Corp. to engage in certain mergers or consolidations or engage in any activities other than permitted activities. The Company’s credit agreement contains certain customary affirmative and restrictive covenants, including, among others, financial covenants based on the Company’s leverage and interest coverage ratios. The credit agreement includes customary events of default, the occurrence of which, following any applicable cure period, would permit the lenders to, among other things, declare the principal, accrued interest and other obligations to be immediately due and payable. As of June 30, 2018, the Company was in compliance with all covenants under the credit agreement.
As of June 30, 2018, the Company had available borrowings under its revolving credit facility of $230.6 million after giving effect to $7.2 million of outstanding letters of credit.

Other Short-Term Borrowings
The Company has certain unsecured credit facilities available through its subsidiary locations. There were no outstanding borrowings under the Company's local credit facilities as of June 30, 2018 and there were outstanding borrowings of $10.3 million under the Company's local credit facilities as of December 31, 2017. The weighted average interest rate applicable to the outstanding borrowings was 0.73% as of December 31, 2017. As of June 30, 2018, the Company had available borrowings remaining under these unsecured facilities of $64.0 million.

Letters of Credit

As of June 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017, there were outstanding letters of credit totaling $11.4 million and $14.3 million, respectively, of which $8.3 million and $11.2 million was secured, respectively, related to agreements, including the Company's Senior Secured Credit Facility, which provided a maximum commitment for letters of credit of $29.2 million as of both June 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017.
v3.10.0.1
Derivative Financial Instruments
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2018
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]  
Derivative Financial Instruments
Derivative Financial Instruments
The Company principally uses derivative financial instruments to reduce the impact of changes in foreign currency exchange rates and interest rate fluctuations. The principal derivative financial instruments the Company enters into are foreign exchange forward contracts and interest rate swaps. The Company does not enter into derivative financial instruments contracts for trading or speculative purposes.
Foreign Exchange Derivative Instruments
Foreign exchange forward contracts are primarily used to hedge purchases denominated in select foreign currencies, thereby limiting currency risk that would otherwise result from changes in exchange rates. The periods of the foreign exchange forward contracts correspond to the periods of the forecasted transactions, which do not exceed 24 months subsequent to the latest balance sheet date. The primary foreign exchange forward contracts pertain to the U.S. dollar, the Japanese yen, the British pound sterling, the Canadian dollar, the Korean won and the Euro. The gross U.S. dollar equivalent notional amount outstanding of all foreign exchange forward contracts designated under hedge accounting as of June 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017 was $273.8 million and $278.9 million, respectively.
Interest Rate Derivative Instruments
In May 2018, the Company entered into an interest rate swap contract to reduce the impact of variability in interest rates. Under the contract, the Company pays fixed and receives variable rate interest, in effect converting a portion of its variable rate debt to fixed rate debt. As of June 30, 2018, the notional value of the Company's outstanding interest rate swap contract was $100.0 million. As of December 31, 2017, there were no outstanding interest rate swap contracts. The interest rate swap contract is accounted for as a cash flow hedge.
Impact on Financial Statements
The fair values of hedge instruments on the consolidated balance sheets were as follows:
(in thousands)
 
 
June 30,
 
December 31,
Balance Sheet Location
Hedge Instrument Type
 
2018
 
2017
Other current assets
Foreign exchange forward
 
$
4,937

 
$
4,675

Other noncurrent assets
Foreign exchange forward
 
643

 
562

 
Interest rate swap
 
158

 

Other current liabilities
Foreign exchange forward
 
1,441

 
6,360

 
Interest rate swap
 
324

 

Other noncurrent liabilities
Foreign exchange forward
 
316

 
276


The hedge instrument gain (loss) recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) was as follows:
 
 
 
Three months ended
 
Six months ended
 
 
June 30,
 
June 30,
(in thousands)
 
2018
 
2017
 
2018
 
2017
Type of hedge
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Foreign exchange forward
 
$
9,209

 
$
425

 
$
2,128

 
$
(11,320
)
Interest rate swap
 
(269
)
 

 
(269
)
 

 
 
$
8,940


$
425


$
1,859


$
(11,320
)


Gains and losses on derivative instruments designated as cash flow hedges are reclassified from other comprehensive income (loss) at the time the forecasted transaction impacts the income statement. Based on the current valuation, the Company expects to reclassify a net gain of $1.1 million related to foreign exchange derivative instruments from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) into cost of goods sold and a net loss of $0.3 million related to interest rate derivative instruments from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) into interest expense, net during the next 12 months.
The hedge instrument gain (loss) recognized on the consolidated statements of operations was as follows:

 
 
Three months ended
 
Six months ended
 
 
June 30,
 
June 30,
(in thousands)
 
2018
 
2017
 
2018
 
2017
Location of gain (loss) in statement of operations
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cost of goods sold
 
$
(1,120
)
 
$
1,284

 
$
(1,828
)
 
$
3,095

Selling, general and administrative expense
 
1,684

 
(30
)
 
1,016

 
(1,616
)
Interest expense, net
 
(102
)
 

 
(102
)
 

 
 
$
462


$
1,254


$
(914
)

$
1,479



Undesignated Foreign Exchange Derivative Instruments
From time to time, the Company enters into foreign exchange forwards to mitigate the change in fair value of specific assets and liabilities which do not qualify as hedging instruments under U.S. GAAP. Accordingly, these undesignated instruments are recorded at fair value as a derivative asset or liability with the corresponding change in fair value recognized in selling, general and administrative expense, together with the re-measurement gain or loss from the hedged asset or liability. The gross U.S. dollar equivalent notional amount of all outstanding foreign exchange forward contracts not designated under hedge accounting was $1.9 million as of June 30, 2018. There were no outstanding foreign exchange forward contracts not designated under hedge accounting as of December 31, 2017.
Credit Risk
The Company enters into derivative contracts with major financial institutions with investment grade credit ratings and is exposed to credit losses in the event of non-performance by these financial institutions. This credit risk is generally limited to the unrealized gains in the derivative contracts. However, the Company monitors the credit quality of these financial institutions and considers the risk of counterparty default to be minimal.
v3.10.0.1
Fair Value Measurements
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2018
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]  
Fair Value Measurements
Fair Value Measurements
Certain assets and liabilities are carried at fair value under U.S. GAAP. Fair value is defined as the exchange price that would be received for an asset or paid to transfer a liability (an exit price) in the principal or most advantageous market for the asset or liability in an orderly transaction between market participants on the measurement date. Valuation techniques used to measure fair value must maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs.
Assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis were as follows:
 
 
Fair Value Measurements as of
 
 
 
 
June 30, 2018 using:
 
 
(in thousands)
 
Level 1
 
Level 2
 
Level 3
 
Balance Sheet Location
Assets
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Rabbi trust
 
$
10,175

 
$

 
$

 
Other current assets
Foreign exchange derivative instruments
 

 
5,023

 

 
Other current assets
Deferred compensation program assets
 
1,880

 

 

 
Other noncurrent assets
Foreign exchange derivative instruments
 

 
643

 

 
Other noncurrent assets
Interest rate derivative instruments
 

 
158

 

 
Other noncurrent assets
Total assets
 
$
12,055


$
5,824


$

 
 
Liabilities
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Foreign exchange derivative instruments
 
$

 
$
1,441

 
$

 
Other current liabilities
Interest rate derivative instruments
 

 
324

 

 
Other current liabilities
Deferred compensation program liabilities
 
1,880

 

 

 
Other noncurrent liabilities
Foreign exchange derivative instruments
 

 
316

 

 
Other noncurrent liabilities
Total liabilities
 
$
1,880


$
2,081


$

 
 
 
 
 
Fair Value Measurements as of
 
 
 
 
December 31, 2017 using:
 
 
(in thousands)
 
Level 1
 
Level 2
 
Level 3
 
Balance Sheet Location
Assets
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Rabbi trust
 
$
10,637

 
$

 
$

 
Other current assets
Foreign exchange derivative instruments
 

 
4,675

 

 
Other current assets
Deferred compensation program assets
 
1,866

 

 

 
Other noncurrent assets
Foreign exchange derivative instruments
 

 
562

 

 
Other noncurrent assets
Total assets
 
$
12,503


$
5,237


$

 
 
Liabilities
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Foreign exchange derivative instruments
 
$

 
$
6,360

 
$

 
Other current liabilities
Deferred compensation program liabilities
 
1,866

 

 

 
Other noncurrent liabilities
Foreign exchange derivative instruments
 

 
276

 

 
Other noncurrent liabilities
Total liabilities
 
$
1,866


$
6,636


$

 
 

 
During the six months ended June 30, 2018 and the year ended December 31, 2017, there were no transfers between Level 1, Level 2 and Level 3 assets and liabilities.
Rabbi trust assets are used to fund certain retirement obligations of the Company. The assets underlying the Rabbi trust are equity and fixed income exchange‑traded funds.
Deferred compensation program assets and liabilities represent a program where select employees can defer compensation until termination of employment. Effective July 29, 2011, this program was amended to cease all employee compensation deferrals and provided for the distribution of all previously deferred employee compensation. The program remains in effect with respect to the value attributable to the employer match contributed prior to July 29, 2011.
Foreign exchange derivative instruments are foreign exchange forward contracts primarily used to hedge currency fluctuations for transactions denominated in a foreign currency (Note 7). The Company uses the mid‑price of foreign exchange forward rates as of the close of business on the valuation date to value each foreign exchange forward contract at each reporting period.
Interest rate derivative instruments are contracts used to hedge the interest rate fluctuations of the Company's variable rate debt (Note 7). The valuation for the interest rate swap is calculated as the net of the discounted future cash flows of the pay and receive legs of the swap. Mid-market interest rates on the valuation date are used to create the forward curve for floating legs and discount curve.
v3.10.0.1
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2018
Retirement Benefits [Abstract]  
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits
Components of net periodic benefit cost were as follows:
 
 
 
Pension Benefits
 
Postretirement Benefits
 
 
Three months ended June 30,
(in thousands)
 
2018
 
2017
 
2018
 
2017
Components of net periodic benefit cost
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Service cost
 
$
2,259

 
$
2,184

 
$
154

 
$
243

Interest cost
 
2,989

 
2,934

 
118

 
183

Expected return on plan assets
 
(3,198
)
 
(2,934
)
 

 

Settlement expense
 
464

 
185

 

 

Amortization of net (gain) loss
 
732

 
258

 
(419
)
 
(135
)
Amortization of prior service cost (credit)
 
43

 
43

 
(34
)
 
(27
)
Net periodic benefit cost (income)
 
$
3,289


$
2,670


$
(181
)

$
264


 
 
Pension Benefits
 
Postretirement Benefits
 
 
Six months ended June 30,
(in thousands)
 
2018
 
2017
 
2018
 
2017
Components of net periodic benefit cost
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Service cost
 
$
4,702

 
$
4,521

 
$
329

 
$
478

Interest cost
 
5,947

 
5,952

 
245

 
357

Expected return on plan assets
 
(6,477
)
 
(5,947
)
 

 

Settlement expense
 
472

 
316

 

 

Amortization of net (gain) loss
 
1,252

 
297

 
(770
)
 
(301
)
Amortization of prior service cost (credit)
 
87

 
87

 
(68
)
 
(68
)
Net periodic benefit cost (income)
 
$
5,983

 
$
5,226

 
$
(264
)
 
$
466



The non-service cost components of net periodic benefit cost are included in other (income) expense, net in the unaudited condensed consolidated statement of operations.
v3.10.0.1
Income Taxes
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2018
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]  
Income Taxes
Income Taxes
In December 2017, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 (the “Tax Act”) was signed into law making broad and complex changes to the Internal Revenue Code. The Company recorded a provisional net income tax expense of $14.0 million for the year ended December 31, 2017. This amount was comprised of $10.2 million expense related to the remeasurement of the Company’s deferred tax asset balances, offset by the reversal of $4.8 million expense for the deferred tax liability previously provided on unremitted foreign earnings, and an $8.6 million expense for the one-time transition tax liability.
The Tax Act also established new tax laws that affect 2018, including, but not limited to: (i) the reduction of the U.S. federal corporate tax rate from 35% to 21% for the periods beginning on or after January 1, 2018; (ii) a general elimination of U.S. federal income taxes on dividends from foreign subsidiaries; (iii) a new provision designed to tax global intangible low-taxed income (“GILTI”); (iv) limitations on the deductibility of certain executive compensation; (v) limitations on the use of foreign tax credits to reduce the U.S. income tax liability; and (vi) a new provision that allows a domestic corporation an immediate deduction for a portion of its foreign derived intangible income (“FDII”).
Income tax expense increased by $0.2 million to $18.4 million for the three months ended June 30, 2018 compared to $18.2 million for the three months ended June 30, 2017. The Company’s effective tax rate (“ETR”) was 31.3% for the three months ended June 30, 2018 compared to 34.8% for the three months ended June 30, 2017.  The decrease in ETR was primarily driven by the net impact of changes resulting from the Tax Act, including incremental guidance issued in 2018, and changes to the Company's geographic mix of earnings.
Income tax expense decreased by $7.1 million to $33.6 million for the six months ended June 30, 2018 compared to $40.7 million for the six months ended June 30, 2017. The Company’s ETR was 28.7% for the six months ended June 30, 2018 compared to 35.6% for the six months ended June 30, 2017.  The decrease in ETR was primarily driven by the net impact of changes resulting from the Tax Act, including incremental guidance issued in 2018, and changes to the Company's geographic mix of earnings.
In accordance with relevant SEC guidance (“SAB 118”), the effects of the Tax Act may be adjusted within a one-year measurement period from the enactment date for items that were previously reported as provisional, or where a provisional estimate could not be made. The income tax expense for the three and six months ended June 30, 2018 reflected a favorable discrete adjustment of $1.5 million to the provisional amounts previously provided for the one-time transition tax, in accordance with IRS Notice 2018-26. The Company continues to analyze the different aspects of the Tax Act which could potentially affect the provisional estimates that were recorded at December 31, 2017.
The Company early adopted ASU 2018-02 on January 1, 2018, and as a result, recorded a net increase to beginning retained earnings and a decrease to accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) of $4.1 million. This entry reclassified the stranded tax effects resulting from the Tax Act on the Company’s U.S. pension plans, available-for-sale securities and certain foreign currency losses. The Company's accounting policy on accounting for income tax effects in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) with respect to available-for-sale securities, pension, postretirement benefit plan obligations and currency translation matters is to apply the impact in the aggregate.
v3.10.0.1
Common Stock
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2018
Equity [Abstract]  
Common Stock
Common Stock
The Company declared dividends per common share, including dividend equivalent rights (Note 12), during the periods presented as follows:
(in thousands, except per share amounts)
 
Dividends per Common Share
 
Amount
2018:
 
 
 
 
Second Quarter
 
$
0.13

 
$
9,917

First Quarter
 
0.13

 
9,917

Total dividends declared in 2018
 
$
0.26

 
$
19,834

 
 
 
 
 
2017:
 
 
 
 
Fourth Quarter
 
$
0.12

 
$
9,098

Third Quarter
 
0.12

 
9,146

Second Quarter
 
0.12

 
9,149

First Quarter
 
0.12

 
9,152

Total dividends declared in 2017
 
$
0.48

 
$
36,545



During the third quarter of 2018, the Board of Directors declared a dividend of $0.13 per common share to shareholders on record as of August 31, 2018 and payable on September 14, 2018.

On June 7, 2018, the Company’s Board of Directors authorized the Company to repurchase up to an aggregate of $20.0 million of its issued and outstanding common stock from time to time. The share repurchase program is intended to, among other things, offset share dilution resulting from equity issuances in connection with the Company's management and director compensation programs. Share repurchases may be effected in open market or privately negotiated transactions, including transactions with affiliates, with the timing of purchases and the amount of stock purchased generally determined at the discretion of the Company within the constraints of the Company’s credit agreement and the Company’s general working capital needs. During the three months ended June 30, 2018, there were no share repurchases made under this program.
v3.10.0.1
Equity Incentive Plans
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2018
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]  
Equity Incentive Plans
Equity Incentive Plans
Under the Acushnet Holdings Corp. 2015 Omnibus Incentive Plan (“2015 Plan”) the Company may grant stock options, stock appreciation rights, restricted shares of common stock, restricted stock units ("RSUs"), performance stock units (“PSUs”) and other share-based and cash-based awards to members of the board of directors, officers, employees, consultants and advisors of the Company. As of June 30, 2018, the only awards outstanding are RSUs and PSUs. All RSUs and PSUs granted under the 2015 Plan have DERs, which entitle holders of RSUs and PSUs to the same dividend value per share as holders of common stock and can be paid in either cash or common stock. DERs are subject to the same vesting and other terms and conditions as the corresponding unvested RSUs and PSUs. DERs are paid when the underlying shares are delivered.
Restricted Stock and Performance Stock Units
A summary of the Company’s RSUs and PSUs as of June 30, 2018 and changes during the six months then ended is presented below: 
 
 
 
 
Weighted-
 
 
Number
 
Average
 
 
of
 
Fair
 
 
RSUs and PSUs
 
Value
Outstanding at December 31, 2017
 
2,060,854

 
$
20.23

Granted
 
473,724

 
23.49

Vested (1)
 
(466,834
)
 
20.52

Forfeited
 

 

Outstanding at June 30, 2018
 
2,067,744

 
$
20.91



_______________________________________________________________________________
(1) Includes 68,400 shares of common stock that were undelivered as of June 30, 2018.

During 2018, RSU vestings, including the impact of DERs issued in common stock, resulted in the issuance of 398,628 shares of common stock, of which 122,795 shares of common stock were delivered to the Company as payment by employees in lieu of cash to satisfy tax withholding obligations. As of June 30, 2018, no PSUs have vested.
The remaining unrecognized compensation expense related to non‑vested RSUs and non‑vested PSUs granted was $13.9 million and $3.1 million, respectively, as of June 30, 2018 and is expected to be recognized over the related weighted average period of 1.69 years.
The allocation of compensation expense related to equity incentive plans in the consolidated statements of operations was as follows:
 
 
Three months ended
 
Six months ended
 
 
June 30,
 
June 30,
(in thousands)
 
2018
 
2017
 
2018
 
2017
Cost of goods sold
 
$
113

 
$
114

 
$
207

 
$
227

Selling, general and administrative expense
 
4,559

 
3,610

 
8,292

 
7,016

Research and development
 
312

 
330

 
611

 
658

Total compensation expense before income tax
 
4,984

 
4,054

 
9,110

 
7,901

Income tax benefit
 
1,029

 
1,396

 
1,882

 
2,719

Total compensation expense, net of income tax
 
$
3,955

 
$
2,658

 
$
7,228

 
$
5,182

v3.10.0.1
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2018
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent [Abstract]  
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax consists of foreign currency translation adjustments, unrealized gains and losses from derivative instruments designated as cash flow hedges (Note 7) and pension and other postretirement adjustments (Note 9). Prior to the adoption of ASU 2016-01 on January 1, 2018, accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax included unrealized gains and losses from available-for-sale securities (Note 1).
The components of and changes in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax, were as follows:
 
 
 
Foreign
 
Gains (Losses) on
 
Gains (Losses)
 
Pension and
 
Accumulated
 
 
Currency
 
Cash Flow
 
on Available-
 
Other
 
Other
 
 
Translation
 
Derivative
 
for-Sale
 
Postretirement
 
Comprehensive
(in thousands)
 
Adjustments
 
Instruments
 
Securities
 
Adjustments
 
Income (Loss)
Balance at December 31, 2017
 
$
(57,711
)
 
$
(2,280
)
 
$
1,721

 
$
(23,421
)
 
$
(81,691
)
Adoption of new accounting standards (Note 1 & 10)
 
(2,171
)
 

 
(1,721
)
 
(2,240
)
 
(6,132
)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications
 
(6,531
)
 
1,859

 

 
23

 
(4,649
)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)
 

 
1,930

 

 
973

 
2,903

Tax expense
 

 
(718
)
 

 
(148
)
 
(866
)
Balance at June 30, 2018
 
$
(66,413
)
 
$
791

 
$

 
$
(24,813
)
 
$
(90,435
)
v3.10.0.1
Net Income per Common Share
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2018
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]  
Net Income per Common Share
Net Income per Common Share

The following is a computation of basic and diluted net income per common share attributable to Acushnet Holdings Corp.:

 
 
Three months ended
 
Six months ended
 
 
June 30,
 
June 30,
(in thousands, except share and per share amounts)
 
2018
 
2017
 
2018
 
2017
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net income attributable to Acushnet Holdings Corp.
 
$
39,907

 
$
33,016

 
$
81,391

 
$
71,130

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Weighted average number of common shares:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Basic
 
74,762,469

 
74,451,977

 
74,706,663

 
74,337,013

Diluted
 
75,028,658

 
74,581,269

 
74,911,551

 
74,409,050

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net income per common share attributable to Acushnet Holdings Corp.:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Basic
 
$
0.53

 
$
0.44

 
$
1.09

 
$
0.96

Diluted
 
$
0.53

 
$
0.44

 
$
1.09

 
$
0.96


 
Net income per common share attributable to Acushnet Holdings Corp. for the three and six months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017 was calculated using the treasury stock method.
    
The Company’s potential dilutive securities for the three and six months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017 include RSUs and PSUs. PSUs vest based upon achievement of performance targets and are excluded from the diluted shares outstanding unless the performance targets have been met as of the end of the applicable reporting period regardless of whether such performance targets are probable of achievement.

For the three and six months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017, the following securities have been excluded from the calculation of diluted weighted‑average common shares outstanding as their impact was determined to be anti‑dilutive:
 
 
 
Three months ended
 
Six months ended
 
 
June 30,
 
June 30,
 
 
2018
 
2017
 
2018
 
2017
RSUs
 

 
341,203

 

 
372,676

v3.10.0.1
Segment Information
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2018
Segment Reporting [Abstract]  
Segment Information
Segment Information

The Company’s operating segments are based on how the Chief Operating Decision Maker (“CODM”) makes decisions about assessing performance and allocating resources. The Company has four reportable segments that are organized on the basis of product categories. These segments include Titleist golf balls, Titleist golf clubs, Titleist golf gear and FootJoy golf wear.

The CODM primarily evaluates performance using segment operating income. Segment operating income includes directly attributable expenses and certain shared costs of corporate administration that are allocated to the reportable segments, but excludes interest expense, net, transaction fees and other non‑operating gains and losses as the Company does not allocate these to the reportable segments. The CODM does not evaluate a measure of assets when assessing performance.

Results shown for the three and six months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017 are not necessarily those which would be achieved if each segment was an unaffiliated business enterprise. There are no intersegment transactions.

Information by reportable segment and a reconciliation to reported amounts are as follows:
(in thousands)
 
Three months ended June 30,
 
Six months ended June 30,
 
 
2018
 
2017
 
2018
 
2017
Net sales
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Titleist golf balls
 
$
172,211

 
$
154,959

 
$
297,117

 
$
289,151

Titleist golf clubs
 
117,839

 
93,337

 
234,732

 
195,279

Titleist golf gear
 
45,822

 
47,300

 
90,167

 
89,690

FootJoy golf wear
 
119,496

 
112,499

 
260,202

 
254,740

Other
 
22,770

 
19,893

 
37,721

 
32,743

Total net sales
 
$
478,138


$
427,988


$
919,939


$
861,603

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Segment operating income
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Titleist golf balls
 
$
36,848

 
$
31,180

 
$
50,828

 
$
52,342

Titleist golf clubs
 
10,521

 
4,785

 
26,904

 
16,206

Titleist golf gear
 
8,254

 
10,310

 
16,038

 
17,614

FootJoy golf wear
 
5,387

 
5,639

 
25,642

 
26,776

Other
 
4,866

 
5,122

 
7,413

 
7,950

Total segment operating income
 
65,876


57,036


126,825


120,888

Reconciling items:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest expense, net
 
(5,247
)
 
(4,901
)
 
(9,655
)
 
(7,823
)
Transaction fees
 

 
(52
)
 

 
(146
)
Other
 
(1,841
)
 
162

 
(72
)
 
1,441

Total income before income tax
 
$
58,788


$
52,245


$
117,098


$
114,360


    
Information as to the Company’s operations in different geographical areas is presented below. Net sales are categorized based on the location in which the sale originates.
 
 
Three months ended June 30,
 
Six months ended June 30,
(in thousands)
 
2018
 
2017
 
2018
 
2017
United States
 
$
252,740

 
$
224,175

 
$
472,029

 
$
447,289

EMEA (1)
 
67,674

 
57,878

 
140,716

 
125,887

Japan
 
45,487

 
44,424

 
97,616

 
94,477

Korea
 
61,974

 
55,970

 
114,649

 
105,852

Rest of world
 
50,263

 
45,541

 
94,929

 
88,098

Total net sales
 
$
478,138

 
$
427,988

 
$
919,939

 
$
861,603


_______________________________________________________________________________
(1) Europe, the Middle East and Africa ("EMEA")
v3.10.0.1
Commitments and Contingencies
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2018
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]  
Commitments and Contingencies
Commitments and Contingencies
Purchase Obligations
During the normal course of its business, the Company enters into agreements to purchase goods and services, including purchase commitments for production materials, finished goods inventory, capital expenditures and endorsement arrangements with professional golfers. The reported amounts exclude those liabilities included in accounts payable or accrued liabilities on the consolidated balance sheet as of June 30, 2018.
Purchase obligations by the Company as of June 30, 2018 were as follows:
 
 
 
Payments Due by Period
 
 
Remainder of
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(in thousands)
 
2018
 
2019
 
2020
 
2021
 
2022
 
Thereafter
Purchase obligations
 
$
145,127

 
$
17,889

 
$
6,319

 
$
2,675

 
$
919

 
$
2,418



Contingencies

In connection with the Company’s acquisition of Acushnet Company, Beam Suntory, Inc indemnified the Company for certain tax related obligations that relate to periods during which Fortune Brands, Inc. owned Acushnet Company. As of June 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017, the Company’s estimate of its receivable for these indemnifications was $8.8 million and $8.7 million, respectively, which was recorded in other noncurrent assets on the consolidated balance sheet.
Litigation
The Company and its subsidiaries are defendants in lawsuits associated with the normal conduct of their businesses and operations. It is not possible to predict the outcome of the pending actions, and, as with any litigation, it is possible that some of these actions could be decided unfavorably. Consequently, the Company is unable to estimate the ultimate aggregate amount of monetary loss, amounts covered by insurance or the financial impact that will result from such matters and has not recorded a liability related to potential losses.
v3.10.0.1
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2018
Accounting Policies [Abstract]  
Basis of Presentation
Basis of Presentation
The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“U.S. GAAP”) and include the accounts of Acushnet Holdings Corp. (the “Company”), its wholly owned subsidiaries and a variable interest entity (“VIE”) in which the Company is the primary beneficiary. All intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. Certain prior period amounts have been reclassified to conform to current year presentation.
Certain information in footnote disclosures normally included in annual financial statements has been condensed or omitted for the interim periods presented in accordance with the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) and U.S. GAAP. The year-end balance sheet data was derived from audited financial statements; however, the accompanying interim notes to the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements do not include all disclosures required by U.S. GAAP. In the opinion of management, the financial statements contain all normal and recurring adjustments necessary to state fairly the financial position and results of operations of the Company.  The results of operations for the three and six months ended June 30, 2018 are not necessarily indicative of results to be expected for the full year ending December 31, 2018, nor were those of the comparable 2017 period representative of those actually experienced for the full year ended December 31, 2017. These unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the Company’s audited consolidated financial statements and related notes for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2017 included in its Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC on March 7, 2018.
Use of Estimates
Use of Estimates
The preparation of the Company’s unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and judgments that affect reported amounts of assets, liabilities, shareholders’ equity, net sales and expenses, and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities in its unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
Variable Interest Entities
Variable Interest Entities
VIEs are entities that, by design, either (i) lack sufficient equity to permit the entity to finance its activities independently, or (ii) have equity holders that do not have the power to direct the activities of the entity that most significantly impact its economic performance, the obligation to absorb the entity’s expected losses, or the right to receive the entity’s expected residual returns. The Company consolidates a VIE when it is the primary beneficiary, which is the party that has both (i) the power to direct the activities that most significantly impact the VIE’s economic performance and (ii) through its interests in the VIE, the obligation to absorb expected losses or the right to receive expected benefits from the VIE that could potentially be significant to the VIE.
The Company consolidates the accounts of Acushnet Lionscore Limited, a VIE which is 40% owned by the Company. The sole purpose of the VIE is to manufacture the Company’s golf footwear and as such, the Company is deemed to be the primary beneficiary. The Company has presented separately on its consolidated balance sheets, to the extent material, the assets of its consolidated VIE that can only be used to settle specific obligations of its consolidated VIE and the liabilities of its consolidated VIE for which creditors do not have recourse to its general credit. The general creditors of the VIE do not have recourse to the Company. Certain directors of the noncontrolling entities have guaranteed the credit lines of the VIE, for which there were no outstanding borrowings as of June 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017. In addition, pursuant to the terms of the agreement governing the VIE, the Company is not required to provide financial support to the VIE.
Cash and Restricted Cash
Cash and Restricted Cash
Cash held in Company checking accounts is included in cash. Book overdrafts not subject to offset with other accounts with the same financial institution are classified as accounts payable. The Company classifies as restricted certain cash that is not available for use in its operations. As of June 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017, the amount of restricted cash included in cash and restricted cash on the balance sheet was $2.2 million and $2.3 million, respectively.
Accounts Receivable
Accounts Receivable
As of June 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017, the allowance for doubtful accounts was $9.1 million and $10.0 million, respectively.
Foreign Currency Translation and Transactions
Foreign Currency Translation and Transactions
Foreign currency transaction gains (losses) included in selling, general and administrative expense were losses of $3.1 million and gains of $1.0 million for the three months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017, respectively. Foreign currency transaction gains (losses) included in selling, general and administrative expense were losses of $1.1 million and gains of $3.3 million for the six months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017, respectively.
Recently Adopted Accounting Standards and Recently Issued Accounting Standards
Recently Adopted Accounting Standards
Revenue from Contracts with Customers
On January 1, 2018, the Company adopted the new accounting standard Accounting Standards Codification ("ASC") 606, "Revenue from Contracts with Customers" ("ASC 606") and all the related amendments (the “new revenue standard”) using the modified retrospective method. The Company recognized the cumulative effect of initially applying the new revenue standard as an adjustment to opening retained earnings (Note 2). The comparative information has not been restated and continues to be reported under the accounting standards in effect for those periods.
Income Statement—Reporting Comprehensive Income
On January 1, 2018, the Company adopted Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") 2018‑02, “Income Statement—Reporting Comprehensive Income (Topic 220) —Reclassification of Certain Tax Effects from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income.” As a result of the adoption of the amendments in this update, the Company recorded a reclassification from accumulated other comprehensive loss to retained earnings for stranded tax effects resulting from the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 (Note 10). The comparative information has not been restated and continues to be reported under the accounting standards in effect for those periods.
Financial Instruments - Recognition and Measurement
On January 1, 2018, the Company adopted ASU 2016-01, "Financial Instruments - Overall (Subtopic 825-10): Recognition and Measurement of Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities" ("ASU 2016-01"). ASU 2016-01 supersedes the guidance to classify equity securities with readily determinable fair values into different categories (that is, trading or available-for-sale) and requires equity securities to be measured at fair value with changes in the fair value recognized through net income, among other items. As a result of the adoption of the amendments in this update, the Company recorded a reclassification of unrealized gains of $2.1 million from accumulated other comprehensive loss to retained earnings. The comparative information has not been restated and continues to be reported under the accounting standards in effect for those periods.
Compensation—Retirement Benefits
On January 1, 2018, the Company adopted ASU 2017‑07, “CompensationRetirement Benefits: Improving the Presentation of Net Periodic Pension Cost and Net Periodic Post Retirement Benefit Cost” ("ASU 2017-07"). ASU 2017‑07 requires that an employer report the service cost component of net periodic pension and net periodic post retirement cost in the same line item as other compensation costs arising from services rendered by the employees during the period. It also requires the other components of net periodic pension and net periodic postretirement benefit cost to be presented in the income statement separately from the service cost component and outside a subtotal of income from operations. Additionally, only the service cost component is eligible for capitalization. As a result of the adoption of the amendments in this update, the Company recorded a reclassification of the non-service cost component of net periodic benefit cost of $0.5 million and $0.7 million from cost of goods sold and operating expenses to other (income) expense, net on the consolidated statement of operations for the three and six months ended June 30, 2017. The adoption of this standard also resulted in the restatement of the Company's segment operating income for the three and six months ended June 30, 2017.
    
The Company also adopted the following standards during 2018, none of which had a material impact to the Company's financial statements or financial statement disclosures:
Standard
 
 
 
Effective Date
ASU 2017‑09
 
Compensation—Stock Compensation: Scope of Modification Accounting
 
January 1, 2018
ASU 2017‑01
 
Business Combinations: Clarifying the Definition of a Business
 
January 1, 2018
ASU 2016‑16
 
Income Taxes: Intra-Entity Transfers of Assets other than Inventory
 
January 1, 2018
ASU 2016‑15
 
Statement of Cash Flows: Classification of Certain Cash Receipts and Cash Payments
 
January 1, 2018


Recently Issued Accounting Standards
    
Derivatives and Hedging (Topic 815): Targeted Improvements to Accounting for Hedging Activities
    
In August 2017, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued ASU 2017‑12, “Derivatives and Hedging (Topic 815): Targeted Improvements to Accounting for Hedging Activities” ("ASU 2017-12"). The amendments in this update expand and refine hedge accounting guidance and align the recognition and presentation of the effects of the hedging instrument and the hedged item in the financial statements. ASU 2017-12 also simplifies the application of hedge accounting guidance, hedge documentation requirements and the assessment of hedge effectiveness. ASU 2017‑12 is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2018, and interim periods within those fiscal years. Early adoption is permitted, including adoption in any interim period for which financial statements have not been issued or made available for issuance. The effect of adoption should be reflected as of the beginning of the fiscal year of adoption. The adoption of this standard is not expected to have a material impact on the consolidated financial statements.
    
Intangibles—Goodwill and OtherSimplifying the Test for Goodwill Impairment
    
In January 2017, the FASB issued ASU 2017‑04, “Intangibles—Goodwill and Other: Simplifying the Test for Goodwill Impairment” ("ASU 2017-04"). ASU 2017‑04 removes the second step of the goodwill impairment test. Instead an entity will perform a one-step quantitative test and record the amount of goodwill impairment as the excess of a reporting unit’s carrying amount over its fair value, not to exceed the total amount of goodwill allocated to the reporting unit. ASU 2017‑04 is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2019, and interim periods within those fiscal years. The Company will adopt this standard during the fourth quarter of 2018. The adoption of this standard is not expected to have a material impact on the consolidated financial statements.
    
Leases

In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016‑02, “Leases,” and subsequently in July 2018, the FASB issued codification and other targeted improvements through ASU 2018-10 and ASU 2018-11, which will require lessees to recognize right‑of‑use assets and lease liabilities for leases which were formerly classified as operating leases. The guidance is effective for financial statements issued for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2018, including interim periods within those fiscal years. While the Company is still in the process of completing its analysis on the impact this ASU will have on its consolidated financial statements and related disclosures, it expects the adoption of this standard to have a material impact on the consolidated financial statements and result in the recognition of a right of use asset and corresponding liability on the consolidated balance sheet.
v3.10.0.1
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Tables)
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2018
Accounting Policies [Abstract]  
Standards adopted during 2018
The Company also adopted the following standards during 2018, none of which had a material impact to the Company's financial statements or financial statement disclosures:
Standard
 
 
 
Effective Date
ASU 2017‑09
 
Compensation—Stock Compensation: Scope of Modification Accounting
 
January 1, 2018
ASU 2017‑01
 
Business Combinations: Clarifying the Definition of a Business
 
January 1, 2018
ASU 2016‑16
 
Income Taxes: Intra-Entity Transfers of Assets other than Inventory
 
January 1, 2018
ASU 2016‑15
 
Statement of Cash Flows: Classification of Certain Cash Receipts and Cash Payments
 
January 1, 2018
v3.10.0.1
Inventories (Tables)
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2018
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]  
Schedule of inventory
The components of inventories were as follows:
 
(in thousands)
 
June 30,
 
December 31,
 
 
2018
 
2017
Raw materials and supplies
 
$
62,627

 
$
72,342

Work-in-process
 
19,479

 
23,956

Finished goods
 
235,316

 
267,664

Inventories
 
$
317,422


$
363,962

v3.10.0.1
Product Warranty (Tables)
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2018
Product Warranties Disclosures [Abstract]  
Schedule of warranty obligation for accrued warranty expense
The activity related to the Company’s warranty obligation for accrued warranty expense was as follows:
 
 
Three months ended June 30,
 
Six months ended June 30,
(in thousands)
2018
 
2017
 
2018
 
2017
Balance at beginning of period
$
4,148

 
$
3,764

 
$
3,823

 
$
3,526

Provision
1,561

 
1,234

 
2,756

 
2,320

Claims paid/costs incurred
(1,666
)
 
(1,226
)
 
(2,579
)
 
(2,127
)
Foreign currency translation
(105
)
 
7

 
(62
)
 
60

Balance at end of period
$
3,938


$
3,779


$
3,938


$
3,779

v3.10.0.1
Derivative Financial Instruments (Tables)
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2018
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]  
Schedule of fair values hedge instruments on the consolidated balance sheets
The fair values of hedge instruments on the consolidated balance sheets were as follows:
(in thousands)
 
 
June 30,
 
December 31,
Balance Sheet Location
Hedge Instrument Type
 
2018
 
2017
Other current assets
Foreign exchange forward
 
$
4,937

 
$
4,675

Other noncurrent assets
Foreign exchange forward
 
643

 
562

 
Interest rate swap
 
158

 

Other current liabilities
Foreign exchange forward
 
1,441

 
6,360

 
Interest rate swap
 
324

 

Other noncurrent liabilities
Foreign exchange forward
 
316

 
276

Effect of hedge instruments on accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)
The hedge instrument gain (loss) recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) was as follows:
 
 
 
Three months ended
 
Six months ended
 
 
June 30,
 
June 30,
(in thousands)
 
2018
 
2017
 
2018
 
2017
Type of hedge
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Foreign exchange forward
 
$
9,209

 
$
425

 
$
2,128

 
$
(11,320
)
Interest rate swap
 
(269
)
 

 
(269
)
 

 
 
$
8,940


$
425


$
1,859


$
(11,320
)
Effect of hedge instrument in the consolidated statement of operations
The hedge instrument gain (loss) recognized on the consolidated statements of operations was as follows:

 
 
Three months ended
 
Six months ended
 
 
June 30,
 
June 30,
(in thousands)
 
2018
 
2017
 
2018
 
2017
Location of gain (loss) in statement of operations
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cost of goods sold
 
$
(1,120
)
 
$
1,284

 
$
(1,828
)
 
$
3,095

Selling, general and administrative expense
 
1,684

 
(30
)
 
1,016

 
(1,616
)
Interest expense, net
 
(102
)
 

 
(102
)
 

 
 
$
462


$
1,254


$
(914
)

$
1,479

v3.10.0.1
Fair Value Measurements (Tables)
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2018
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]  
Schedule of assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis
Assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis were as follows:
 
 
Fair Value Measurements as of
 
 
 
 
June 30, 2018 using:
 
 
(in thousands)
 
Level 1
 
Level 2
 
Level 3
 
Balance Sheet Location
Assets
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Rabbi trust
 
$
10,175

 
$

 
$

 
Other current assets
Foreign exchange derivative instruments
 

 
5,023

 

 
Other current assets
Deferred compensation program assets
 
1,880

 

 

 
Other noncurrent assets
Foreign exchange derivative instruments
 

 
643

 

 
Other noncurrent assets
Interest rate derivative instruments
 

 
158

 

 
Other noncurrent assets
Total assets
 
$
12,055


$
5,824


$

 
 
Liabilities
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Foreign exchange derivative instruments
 
$

 
$
1,441

 
$

 
Other current liabilities
Interest rate derivative instruments
 

 
324

 

 
Other current liabilities
Deferred compensation program liabilities
 
1,880

 

 

 
Other noncurrent liabilities
Foreign exchange derivative instruments
 

 
316

 

 
Other noncurrent liabilities
Total liabilities
 
$
1,880


$
2,081


$

 
 
 
 
 
Fair Value Measurements as of
 
 
 
 
December 31, 2017 using:
 
 
(in thousands)
 
Level 1
 
Level 2
 
Level 3
 
Balance Sheet Location
Assets
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Rabbi trust
 
$
10,637

 
$

 
$

 
Other current assets
Foreign exchange derivative instruments
 

 
4,675

 

 
Other current assets
Deferred compensation program assets
 
1,866

 

 

 
Other noncurrent assets
Foreign exchange derivative instruments
 

 
562

 

 
Other noncurrent assets
Total assets
 
$
12,503


$
5,237


$

 
 
Liabilities
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Foreign exchange derivative instruments
 
$

 
$
6,360

 
$

 
Other current liabilities
Deferred compensation program liabilities
 
1,866

 

 

 
Other noncurrent liabilities
Foreign exchange derivative instruments
 

 
276

 

 
Other noncurrent liabilities
Total liabilities
 
$
1,866


$
6,636


$

 
 
v3.10.0.1
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits (Tables)
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2018
Retirement Benefits [Abstract]  
Schedule of components of net periodic benefit cost
Components of net periodic benefit cost were as follows:
 
 
 
Pension Benefits
 
Postretirement Benefits
 
 
Three months ended June 30,
(in thousands)
 
2018
 
2017
 
2018
 
2017
Components of net periodic benefit cost
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Service cost
 
$
2,259

 
$
2,184

 
$
154

 
$
243

Interest cost
 
2,989

 
2,934

 
118

 
183

Expected return on plan assets
 
(3,198
)
 
(2,934
)
 

 

Settlement expense
 
464

 
185

 

 

Amortization of net (gain) loss
 
732

 
258

 
(419
)
 
(135
)
Amortization of prior service cost (credit)
 
43

 
43

 
(34
)
 
(27
)
Net periodic benefit cost (income)
 
$
3,289


$
2,670


$
(181
)

$
264


 
 
Pension Benefits
 
Postretirement Benefits
 
 
Six months ended June 30,
(in thousands)
 
2018
 
2017
 
2018
 
2017
Components of net periodic benefit cost
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Service cost
 
$
4,702

 
$
4,521

 
$
329

 
$
478

Interest cost
 
5,947

 
5,952

 
245

 
357

Expected return on plan assets
 
(6,477
)
 
(5,947
)
 

 

Settlement expense
 
472

 
316

 

 

Amortization of net (gain) loss
 
1,252

 
297

 
(770
)
 
(301
)
Amortization of prior service cost (credit)
 
87

 
87

 
(68
)
 
(68
)
Net periodic benefit cost (income)
 
$
5,983

 
$
5,226

 
$
(264
)
 
$
466

v3.10.0.1
Common Stock (Tables)
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2018
Equity [Abstract]  
Schedule of declared dividends per share
The Company declared dividends per common share, including dividend equivalent rights (Note 12), during the periods presented as follows:
(in thousands, except per share amounts)
 
Dividends per Common Share
 
Amount
2018:
 
 
 
 
Second Quarter
 
$
0.13

 
$
9,917

First Quarter
 
0.13

 
9,917

Total dividends declared in 2018
 
$
0.26

 
$
19,834

 
 
 
 
 
2017:
 
 
 
 
Fourth Quarter
 
$
0.12

 
$
9,098

Third Quarter
 
0.12

 
9,146

Second Quarter
 
0.12

 
9,149

First Quarter
 
0.12

 
9,152

Total dividends declared in 2017
 
$
0.48

 
$
36,545

v3.10.0.1
Equity Incentive Plans (Tables)
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2018
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]  
Schedule of summary of the Company’s restricted and performance stock units
A summary of the Company’s RSUs and PSUs as of June 30, 2018 and changes during the six months then ended is presented below: 
 
 
 
 
Weighted-
 
 
Number
 
Average
 
 
of
 
Fair
 
 
RSUs and PSUs
 
Value
Outstanding at December 31, 2017
 
2,060,854

 
$
20.23

Granted
 
473,724

 
23.49

Vested (1)
 
(466,834
)
 
20.52

Forfeited
 

 

Outstanding at June 30, 2018
 
2,067,744

 
$
20.91



_______________________________________________________________________________
(1) Includes 68,400 shares of common stock that were undelivered as of June 30, 2018.

Schedule of compensation expense related to equity incentive plans
The allocation of compensation expense related to equity incentive plans in the consolidated statements of operations was as follows:
 
 
Three months ended
 
Six months ended
 
 
June 30,
 
June 30,
(in thousands)
 
2018
 
2017
 
2018
 
2017
Cost of goods sold
 
$
113

 
$
114

 
$
207

 
$
227

Selling, general and administrative expense
 
4,559

 
3,610

 
8,292

 
7,016

Research and development
 
312

 
330

 
611

 
658

Total compensation expense before income tax
 
4,984

 
4,054

 
9,110

 
7,901

Income tax benefit
 
1,029

 
1,396

 
1,882

 
2,719

Total compensation expense, net of income tax
 
$
3,955

 
$
2,658

 
$
7,228

 
$
5,182

v3.10.0.1
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax (Tables)
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2018
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent [Abstract]  
Schedule of changes in each component of accumulated comprehensive income (loss), net of tax effects
The components of and changes in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax, were as follows:
 
 
 
Foreign
 
Gains (Losses) on
 
Gains (Losses)
 
Pension and
 
Accumulated
 
 
Currency
 
Cash Flow
 
on Available-
 
Other
 
Other
 
 
Translation
 
Derivative
 
for-Sale
 
Postretirement
 
Comprehensive
(in thousands)
 
Adjustments
 
Instruments
 
Securities
 
Adjustments
 
Income (Loss)
Balance at December 31, 2017
 
$
(57,711
)
 
$
(2,280
)
 
$
1,721

 
$
(23,421
)
 
$
(81,691
)
Adoption of new accounting standards (Note 1 & 10)
 
(2,171
)
 

 
(1,721
)
 
(2,240
)
 
(6,132
)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications
 
(6,531
)
 
1,859

 

 
23

 
(4,649
)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)
 

 
1,930

 

 
973

 
2,903

Tax expense
 

 
(718
)
 

 
(148
)
 
(866
)
Balance at June 30, 2018
 
$
(66,413
)
 
$
791

 
$

 
$
(24,813
)
 
$
(90,435
)
v3.10.0.1
Net Income per Common Share (Tables)
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2018
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]  
Schedule of computation of basic and diluted net income per common share
The following is a computation of basic and diluted net income per common share attributable to Acushnet Holdings Corp.:

 
 
Three months ended
 
Six months ended
 
 
June 30,
 
June 30,
(in thousands, except share and per share amounts)
 
2018
 
2017
 
2018
 
2017
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net income attributable to Acushnet Holdings Corp.
 
$
39,907

 
$
33,016

 
$
81,391

 
$
71,130

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Weighted average number of common shares:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Basic
 
74,762,469

 
74,451,977

 
74,706,663

 
74,337,013

Diluted
 
75,028,658

 
74,581,269

 
74,911,551

 
74,409,050

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net income per common share attributable to Acushnet Holdings Corp.:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Basic
 
$
0.53

 
$
0.44

 
$
1.09

 
$
0.96

Diluted
 
$
0.53

 
$
0.44

 
$
1.09

 
$
0.96

Schedule of securities excluded from the calculation of diluted weighted average common shares.
For the three and six months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017, the following securities have been excluded from the calculation of diluted weighted‑average common shares outstanding as their impact was determined to be anti‑dilutive:
 
 
 
Three months ended
 
Six months ended
 
 
June 30,
 
June 30,
 
 
2018
 
2017
 
2018
 
2017
RSUs
 

 
341,203

 

 
372,676

v3.10.0.1
Segment Information (Tables)
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2018
Segment Reporting [Abstract]  
Schedule of information by reportable segment and a reconciliation to reported amounts
Information by reportable segment and a reconciliation to reported amounts are as follows:
(in thousands)
 
Three months ended June 30,
 
Six months ended June 30,
 
 
2018
 
2017
 
2018
 
2017
Net sales
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Titleist golf balls
 
$
172,211

 
$
154,959

 
$
297,117

 
$
289,151

Titleist golf clubs
 
117,839

 
93,337

 
234,732

 
195,279

Titleist golf gear
 
45,822

 
47,300

 
90,167

 
89,690

FootJoy golf wear
 
119,496

 
112,499

 
260,202

 
254,740

Other
 
22,770

 
19,893

 
37,721

 
32,743

Total net sales
 
$
478,138


$
427,988


$
919,939


$
861,603

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Segment operating income
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Titleist golf balls
 
$
36,848

 
$
31,180

 
$
50,828

 
$
52,342

Titleist golf clubs
 
10,521

 
4,785

 
26,904

 
16,206

Titleist golf gear
 
8,254

 
10,310

 
16,038

 
17,614

FootJoy golf wear
 
5,387

 
5,639

 
25,642

 
26,776

Other
 
4,866

 
5,122

 
7,413

 
7,950

Total segment operating income
 
65,876


57,036


126,825


120,888

Reconciling items:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest expense, net
 
(5,247
)
 
(4,901
)
 
(9,655
)
 
(7,823
)
Transaction fees
 

 
(52
)
 

 
(146
)
Other
 
(1,841
)
 
162

 
(72
)
 
1,441

Total income before income tax
 
$
58,788


$
52,245


$
117,098


$
114,360

Schedule of net sales by geographical area
Information as to the Company’s operations in different geographical areas is presented below. Net sales are categorized based on the location in which the sale originates.
 
 
Three months ended June 30,
 
Six months ended June 30,
(in thousands)
 
2018
 
2017
 
2018
 
2017
United States
 
$
252,740

 
$
224,175

 
$
472,029

 
$
447,289

EMEA (1)
 
67,674

 
57,878

 
140,716

 
125,887

Japan
 
45,487

 
44,424

 
97,616

 
94,477

Korea
 
61,974

 
55,970

 
114,649

 
105,852

Rest of world
 
50,263

 
45,541

 
94,929

 
88,098

Total net sales
 
$
478,138

 
$
427,988

 
$
919,939

 
$
861,603


_______________________________________________________________________________
(1) Europe, the Middle East and Africa ("EMEA")
v3.10.0.1
Commitments and Contingencies (Tables)
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2018
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]  
Schedule of purchase obligations
Purchase obligations by the Company as of June 30, 2018 were as follows:
 
 
 
Payments Due by Period
 
 
Remainder of
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(in thousands)
 
2018
 
2019
 
2020
 
2021
 
2022
 
Thereafter
Purchase obligations
 
$
145,127

 
$
17,889

 
$
6,319

 
$
2,675

 
$
919

 
$
2,418

v3.10.0.1
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Details) - USD ($)
3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2018
Jun. 30, 2017
Jun. 30, 2018
Jun. 30, 2017
Dec. 31, 2017
Cash and Restricted Cash          
Restricted cash $ 2,200,000   $ 2,200,000   $ 2,300,000
Accounts receivable          
Allowance for doubtful accounts 9,100,000   9,100,000   10,000,000
Recently Adopted Accounting Standards          
Reclassification of unrealized gains         (1,501,000)
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss          
Recently Adopted Accounting Standards          
Reclassification of unrealized gains         (6,132,000)
Retained Earnings          
Recently Adopted Accounting Standards          
Reclassification of unrealized gains         4,631,000
Accounting Standards Update 2016-01 | Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss          
Recently Adopted Accounting Standards          
Reclassification of unrealized gains         (2,100,000)
Accounting Standards Update 2016-01 | Retained Earnings          
Recently Adopted Accounting Standards          
Reclassification of unrealized gains         2,100,000
Accounting Standards Update 2017-07          
Recently Adopted Accounting Standards          
Non-service cost component of net periodic benefit cost   $ 500,000   $ 700,000  
Selling, general and administrative          
Foreign currency translation and transactions          
Transaction gain (loss) included in selling, general and administrative expense $ (3,100,000) $ 1,000,000 $ (1,100,000) $ 3,300,000  
VIE          
Variable interest entities          
Ownership percentage 40.00%   40.00%    
Outstanding borrowings $ 0   $ 0   $ 0
v3.10.0.1
Revenue (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2018
Jun. 30, 2017
Jun. 30, 2018
Jun. 30, 2017
Dec. 31, 2017
Revenue, Initial Application Period Cumulative Effect Transition [Line Items]          
Net reduction to opening retained earnings $ (67,806)   $ (67,806)   $ (1,618)
Increase in net sales 478,138 $ 427,988 919,939 $ 861,603  
Increase in cost of sales 227,328 $ 205,022 $ 441,455 $ 412,222  
Minimum          
Revenue, Initial Application Period Cumulative Effect Transition [Line Items]          
Term of majority of contracts     30 days    
Maximum          
Revenue, Initial Application Period Cumulative Effect Transition [Line Items]          
Term of majority of contracts     60 days    
Term of contract     1 year    
Accounting Standards Update 2014-09          
Revenue, Initial Application Period Cumulative Effect Transition [Line Items]          
Refund liability for expected returns 16,900   $ 16,900   13,500
Inventory expected to be recovered related to sales returns 8,500   8,500   4,300
Accounting Standards Update 2014-09 | Difference Between Revenue Guidance in Effect Before and After Topic 606          
Revenue, Initial Application Period Cumulative Effect Transition [Line Items]          
Net reduction to opening retained earnings         $ 1,600
Increase in net sales 300   4,200    
Increase in cost of sales $ 300   $ 1,600    
v3.10.0.1
Inventories (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Jun. 30, 2018
Dec. 31, 2017
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]    
Raw materials and supplies $ 62,627 $ 72,342
Work-in-process 19,479 23,956
Finished goods 235,316 267,664
Inventories $ 317,422 $ 363,962
v3.10.0.1
Product Warranty (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2018
Jun. 30, 2017
Jun. 30, 2018
Jun. 30, 2017
Activity for accrued warranty expense        
Balance at beginning of period $ 4,148 $ 3,764 $ 3,823 $ 3,526
Provision 1,561 1,234 2,756 2,320
Claims paid/costs incurred (1,666) (1,226) (2,579) (2,127)
Foreign currency translation (105) 7 (62) 60
Balance at end of period $ 3,938 $ 3,779 $ 3,938 $ 3,779
Minimum        
Product Warranty Liability [Line Items]        
Product warranty period     1 year  
Maximum        
Product Warranty Liability [Line Items]        
Product warranty period     2 years  
v3.10.0.1
Related Party Transactions (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Jun. 30, 2018
Dec. 31, 2017
Other current assets    
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]    
Receivables from related parties $ 1.0 $ 0.5
v3.10.0.1
Debt and Financing Arrangements (Details) - USD ($)
Jun. 07, 2018
Jun. 30, 2018
Dec. 31, 2017
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]      
Weighted average interest rate     0.73%
Unsecured Credit Facilities      
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]      
Available borrowings   $ 64,000,000  
Other short-term borrowings, outstanding borrowings   0 $ 10,300,000
Revolving credit facility      
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]      
Outstanding borrowings   $ 37,200,000 $ 10,100,000
Weighted average interest rate   2.97% 4.44%
Additional payments, redemptions, and/or repurchases permitted by restrictive covenants pursuant to amendment $ 150,000,000    
Fees and expenses recorded as debt issuance costs $ 400,000    
Available borrowings   $ 230,600,000  
Letters of credit      
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]      
Outstanding borrowings   11,400,000 $ 14,300,000
Line of credit secured   8,300,000 11,200,000
Maximum commitment   29,200,000 $ 29,200,000
Letters of credit | Letters of credit      
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]      
Outstanding borrowings   $ 7,200,000  
v3.10.0.1
Derivative Financial Instruments - Fair value of hedge instruments in consolidated balance sheets (Details) - USD ($)
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2018
Dec. 31, 2017
Foreign exchange forward | Derivative designated as hedging    
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]    
Notional amount $ 273,800,000 $ 278,900,000
Foreign exchange forward | Derivative designated as hedging | Other current assets    
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]    
Asset derivatives 4,937,000 4,675,000
Foreign exchange forward | Derivative designated as hedging | Other noncurrent assets    
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]    
Asset derivatives 643,000 562,000
Foreign exchange forward | Derivative designated as hedging | Other current liabilities    
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]    
Liability derivatives 1,441,000 6,360,000
Foreign exchange forward | Derivative designated as hedging | Other noncurrent liabilities    
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]    
Liability derivatives $ 316,000 276,000
Foreign exchange forward | Maximum    
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]    
Term of derivative contract 24 months  
Interest rate swap | Derivative designated as hedging    
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]    
Notional amount $ 100,000,000 0
Interest rate swap | Derivative designated as hedging | Other noncurrent assets    
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]    
Asset derivatives 158,000 0
Interest rate swap | Derivative designated as hedging | Other current liabilities    
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]    
Liability derivatives $ 324,000 $ 0
v3.10.0.1
Derivative Financial Instruments - Effect of hedge instruments in comprehensive income (loss) and statement of operations (Details) - USD ($)
3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2018
Jun. 30, 2017
Jun. 30, 2018
Jun. 30, 2017
Dec. 31, 2017
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]          
Gain (Loss) recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) $ 8,940,000 $ 425,000 $ 1,859,000 $ (11,320,000)  
Foreign exchange forward          
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]          
Expected reclassification of gain (loss) recorded in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) into cost of goods sold during next twelve months     1,100,000    
Interest rate swap          
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]          
Expected reclassification of gain (loss) recorded in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) into cost of goods sold during next twelve months     (300,000)    
Derivative designated as hedging          
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]          
Gain (Loss) recognized on consolidated statements of operations 462,000 1,254,000 (914,000) 1,479,000  
Derivative designated as hedging | Cost of goods sold          
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]          
Gain (Loss) recognized on consolidated statements of operations (1,120,000) 1,284,000 (1,828,000) 3,095,000  
Derivative designated as hedging | Selling, general and administrative expense          
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]          
Gain (Loss) recognized on consolidated statements of operations 1,684,000 (30,000) 1,016,000 (1,616,000)  
Derivative designated as hedging | Interest expense, net          
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]          
Gain (Loss) recognized on consolidated statements of operations (102,000) 0 (102,000) 0  
Derivative designated as hedging | Foreign exchange forward          
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]          
Notional amount 273,800,000   273,800,000   $ 278,900,000
Derivative designated as hedging | Interest rate swap          
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]          
Notional amount 100,000,000   100,000,000   0
Derivative designated as hedging | Cash flow hedge          
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]          
Gain (Loss) recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) 8,940,000 425,000 1,859,000 (11,320,000)  
Derivative designated as hedging | Cash flow hedge | Foreign exchange forward          
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]          
Gain (Loss) recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) 9,209,000 425,000 2,128,000 (11,320,000)  
Derivative designated as hedging | Cash flow hedge | Interest rate swap          
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]          
Gain (Loss) recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) (269,000) $ 0 (269,000) $ 0  
Not designated under hedge accounting | Foreign exchange forward          
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]          
Notional amount $ 1,900,000   $ 1,900,000   $ 0
v3.10.0.1
Fair Value Measurements - Assets and liabilities at fair value (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Jun. 30, 2018
Dec. 31, 2017
Level 1    
Assets    
Total assets $ 12,055 $ 12,503
Liabilities    
Total liabilities 1,880 1,866
Level 2    
Assets    
Total assets 5,824 5,237
Liabilities    
Total liabilities 2,081 6,636
Level 3    
Assets    
Total assets 0 0
Liabilities    
Total liabilities 0 0
Other current assets | Rabbi trust | Level 1    
Assets    
Total assets 10,175 10,637
Other current assets | Rabbi trust | Level 2    
Assets    
Total assets 0 0
Other current assets | Rabbi trust | Level 3    
Assets    
Total assets 0 0
Other current assets | Foreign exchange derivative instruments | Level 1    
Assets    
Total assets 0 0
Other current assets | Foreign exchange derivative instruments | Level 2    
Assets    
Total assets 5,023 4,675
Other current assets | Foreign exchange derivative instruments | Level 3    
Assets    
Total assets 0 0
Other noncurrent assets | Foreign exchange derivative instruments | Level 1    
Assets    
Total assets 0 0
Other noncurrent assets | Foreign exchange derivative instruments | Level 2    
Assets    
Total assets 643 562
Other noncurrent assets | Foreign exchange derivative instruments | Level 3    
Assets    
Total assets 0 0
Other noncurrent assets | Deferred compensation program assets | Level 1    
Assets    
Total assets 1,880 1,866
Other noncurrent assets | Deferred compensation program assets | Level 2    
Assets    
Total assets 0 0
Other noncurrent assets | Deferred compensation program assets | Level 3    
Assets    
Total assets 0 0
Other noncurrent assets | Interest rate derivative instruments | Level 1    
Assets    
Total assets 0  
Other noncurrent assets | Interest rate derivative instruments | Level 2    
Assets    
Total assets 158  
Other noncurrent assets | Interest rate derivative instruments | Level 3    
Assets    
Total assets 0  
Other current liabilities | Foreign exchange derivative instruments | Level 1    
Liabilities    
Total liabilities 0 0
Other current liabilities | Foreign exchange derivative instruments | Level 2    
Liabilities    
Total liabilities 1,441 6,360
Other current liabilities | Foreign exchange derivative instruments | Level 3    
Liabilities    
Total liabilities 0 0
Other current liabilities | Interest rate derivative instruments | Level 1    
Liabilities    
Total liabilities 0  
Other current liabilities | Interest rate derivative instruments | Level 2    
Liabilities    
Total liabilities 324  
Other current liabilities | Interest rate derivative instruments | Level 3    
Liabilities    
Total liabilities 0  
Other noncurrent liabilities | Foreign exchange derivative instruments | Level 1    
Liabilities    
Total liabilities 0 0
Other noncurrent liabilities | Foreign exchange derivative instruments | Level 2    
Liabilities    
Total liabilities 316 276
Other noncurrent liabilities | Foreign exchange derivative instruments | Level 3    
Liabilities    
Total liabilities 0 0
Other noncurrent liabilities | Deferred compensation program liabilities | Level 1    
Liabilities    
Total liabilities 1,880 1,866
Other noncurrent liabilities | Deferred compensation program liabilities | Level 2    
Liabilities    
Total liabilities 0 0
Other noncurrent liabilities | Deferred compensation program liabilities | Level 3    
Liabilities    
Total liabilities $ 0 $ 0
v3.10.0.1
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits - Periodic benefit cost (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2018
Jun. 30, 2017
Jun. 30, 2018
Jun. 30, 2017
Pension Benefits        
Components of net periodic benefit cost        
Service cost $ 2,259 $ 2,184 $ 4,702 $ 4,521
Interest cost 2,989 2,934 5,947 5,952
Expected return on plan assets (3,198) (2,934) (6,477) (5,947)
Settlement expense 464 185 472 316
Amortization of net (gain) loss 732 258 1,252 297
Amortization of prior service cost (credit) 43 43 87 87
Net periodic benefit cost (income) 3,289 2,670 5,983 5,226
Postretirement Benefits        
Components of net periodic benefit cost        
Service cost 154 243 329 478
Interest cost 118 183 245 357
Expected return on plan assets 0 0 0 0
Settlement expense 0 0 0 0
Amortization of net (gain) loss (419) (135) (770) (301)
Amortization of prior service cost (credit) (34) (27) (68) (68)
Net periodic benefit cost (income) $ (181) $ 264 $ (264) $ 466
v3.10.0.1
Income Taxes (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2018
Jun. 30, 2017
Jun. 30, 2018
Jun. 30, 2017
Dec. 31, 2017
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]          
Provisional amount recorded within tax expense         $ 14,000
Provisional tax rate effect on remeasurement         10,200
Unremitted foreign earnings         4,800
Expense for one-time transaction tax liability         8,600
Increase (decrease) in income tax expense $ 200   $ (7,100)    
Income tax expense $ 18,419 $ 18,207 $ 33,639 $ 40,692  
Effective tax rate 31.30% 34.80% 28.70% 35.60%  
Favorable discrete adjustment to provisional amounts previously provided for one-time transition tax $ 1,500   $ 1,500    
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]          
Cumulative effect adjustment         (1,501)
Retained Earnings          
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]          
Cumulative effect adjustment         4,631
Retained Earnings | Accounting Standards Update 2018-02          
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]          
Cumulative effect adjustment         4,100
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss          
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]          
Cumulative effect adjustment         (6,132)
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss | Accounting Standards Update 2018-02          
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]          
Cumulative effect adjustment         $ (4,100)
v3.10.0.1
Common Stock (Details) - USD ($)
3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2018
Mar. 31, 2018
Dec. 31, 2017
Sep. 30, 2017
Jun. 30, 2017
Mar. 31, 2017
Jun. 30, 2018
Jun. 30, 2017
Dec. 31, 2017
Sep. 30, 2018
Jun. 07, 2018
Equity [Abstract]                      
Dividends per Common Share (in dollars per share) $ 0.13 $ 0.13 $ 0.12 $ 0.12 $ 0.12 $ 0.12 $ 0.26 $ 0.24 $ 0.48    
Amount $ 9,917,000 $ 9,917,000 $ 9,098,000 $ 9,146,000 $ 9,149,000 $ 9,152,000 $ 19,834,000   $ 36,545,000    
Dividends Payable [Line Items]                      
Issued and outstanding common stock authorized to repurchase (in shares)                     $ 20,000,000
Share repurchases made under program (in shares) 0                    
Forecast                      
Dividends Payable [Line Items]                      
Dividends declared and payable (in dollars per share)                   $ 0.13  
v3.10.0.1
Equity Incentive Plans - Restricted Stock and Performance Stock Units (Details) - 2015 Omnibus Incentive Plan - RSUs and PSUs
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2018
$ / shares
shares
Number of RSUs and PSUs  
Outstanding at beginning of the period (in shares) 2,060,854
Granted (in shares) 473,724
Vested (in shares) (466,834)
Forfeited (in shares) 0
Outstanding at end of the period (in shares) 2,067,744
Weighted - Average Fair Value  
Outstanding at beginning of the period (in dollars per share) | $ / shares $ 20.23
Granted (in dollars per share) | $ / shares 23.49
Vested (in dollars per share) | $ / shares 20.52
Forfeited (in dollars per share) | $ / shares 0.00
Outstanding at end of the period (in dollars per share) | $ / shares $ 20.91
Shares of common stock that were undelivered (in shares) 68,400
v3.10.0.1
Equity Incentive Plans - Narrative (Details)
$ in Millions
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2018
USD ($)
shares
RSUs  
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]  
Common stock issued, restricted stock awards (in shares) 398,628
Shares issued to satisfy tax withholding obligations (in shares) 122,795
Unrecognized compensation expense | $ $ 13.9
PSUs  
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]  
Vested (in shares) 0
Unrecognized compensation expense | $ $ 3.1
RSUs and PSUs  
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]  
Weighted average period 1 year 8 months 8 days
v3.10.0.1
Equity Incentive Plans - Allocation of Compensation Expense (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2018
Jun. 30, 2017
Jun. 30, 2018
Jun. 30, 2017
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]        
Total compensation expense before income tax $ 4,984 $ 4,054 $ 9,110 $ 7,901
Income tax benefit 1,029 1,396 1,882 2,719
Total compensation expense, net of income tax 3,955 2,658 7,228 5,182
Cost of goods sold        
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]        
Total compensation expense before income tax 113 114 207 227
Selling, general and administrative expense        
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]        
Total compensation expense before income tax 4,559 3,610 8,292 7,016
Research and development        
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]        
Total compensation expense before income tax $ 312 $ 330 $ 611 $ 658
v3.10.0.1
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax (Details)
$ in Thousands
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2018
USD ($)
AOCI Attributable to Parent, Net of Tax [Roll Forward]  
Balance at the beginning of the period $ (81,691)
Adoption of new accounting standards (Notes 1, 2 & 10) (1,501)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications (4,649)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) 2,903
Tax expense (866)
Balance at the end of the period (90,435)
Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments  
AOCI Attributable to Parent, Net of Tax [Roll Forward]  
Balance at the beginning of the period (57,711)
Adoption of new accounting standards (Notes 1, 2 & 10) (2,171)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications (6,531)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) 0
Tax expense 0
Balance at the end of the period (66,413)
Gain (Losses) on Cash Flow Derivative Instruments  
AOCI Attributable to Parent, Net of Tax [Roll Forward]  
Balance at the beginning of the period (2,280)
Adoption of new accounting standards (Notes 1, 2 & 10) 0
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications 1,859
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) 1,930
Tax expense (718)
Balance at the end of the period 791
Gains (Losses) on Available-for-Sale Securities  
AOCI Attributable to Parent, Net of Tax [Roll Forward]  
Balance at the beginning of the period 1,721
Adoption of new accounting standards (Notes 1, 2 & 10) (1,721)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications 0
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) 0
Tax expense 0
Balance at the end of the period 0
Pension and Other Postretirement Adjustments  
AOCI Attributable to Parent, Net of Tax [Roll Forward]  
Balance at the beginning of the period (23,421)
Adoption of new accounting standards (Notes 1, 2 & 10) (2,240)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications 23
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) 973
Tax expense (148)
Balance at the end of the period (24,813)
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)  
AOCI Attributable to Parent, Net of Tax [Roll Forward]  
Balance at the beginning of the period (81,691)
Adoption of new accounting standards (Notes 1, 2 & 10) (6,132)
Balance at the end of the period $ (90,435)
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Nets Income per Common Share - Computation of basic and diluted net income per common share (Details) - USD ($)
$ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands
3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2018
Jun. 30, 2017
Jun. 30, 2018
Jun. 30, 2017
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]        
Net income attributable to Acushnet Holdings Corp. $ 39,907 $ 33,016 $ 81,391 $ 71,130
Weighted average number of common shares:        
Basic (in shares) 74,762,469 74,451,977 74,706,663 74,337,013
Diluted (in shares) 75,028,658 74,581,269 74,911,551 74,409,050
Net income per common share attributable to Acushnet Holdings Corp.:        
Basic (in dollars per share) $ 0.53 $ 0.44 $ 1.09 $ 0.96
Diluted (in dollars per share) $ 0.53 $ 0.44 $ 1.09 $ 0.96
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Net Income per Common Share - Calculation of diluted weighted average common shares outstanding (Details) - shares
3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2018
Jun. 30, 2017
Jun. 30, 2018
Jun. 30, 2017
RSUs        
Securities excluded from calculation of diluted weighted-average common shares outstanding as their impact was anti-dilutive (in shares) 0 341,203 0 372,676
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Segment Information - Reconciliation (Details)
$ in Thousands
3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2018
USD ($)
Jun. 30, 2017
USD ($)
Jun. 30, 2018
USD ($)
segment
Jun. 30, 2017
USD ($)
Segment Reporting [Abstract]        
Number of reportable segments | segment     4  
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]        
Net sales $ 478,138 $ 427,988 $ 919,939 $ 861,603
Segment operating income 64,579 57,892 126,863 122,366
Reconciling items:        
Interest expense, net (5,247) (4,901) (9,655) (7,823)
Income before income taxes 58,788 52,245 117,098 114,360
Operating segments        
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]        
Segment operating income 65,876 57,036 126,825 120,888
Reconciling Items        
Reconciling items:        
Interest expense, net (5,247) (4,901) (9,655) (7,823)
Transaction fees 0 (52) 0 (146)
Other (1,841) 162 (72) 1,441
Titleist golf balls | Operating segments        
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]        
Net sales 172,211 154,959 297,117 289,151
Segment operating income 36,848 31,180 50,828 52,342
Titleist golf clubs | Operating segments        
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]        
Net sales 117,839 93,337 234,732 195,279
Segment operating income 10,521 4,785 26,904 16,206
Titleist golf gear | Operating segments        
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]        
Net sales 45,822 47,300 90,167 89,690
Segment operating income 8,254 10,310 16,038 17,614
FootJoy golf wear | Operating segments        
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]        
Net sales 119,496 112,499 260,202 254,740
Segment operating income 5,387 5,639 25,642 26,776
Other | Operating segments        
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]        
Net sales 22,770 19,893 37,721 32,743
Segment operating income $ 4,866 $ 5,122 $ 7,413 $ 7,950
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Segment Information - Geographical Areas (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2018
Jun. 30, 2017
Jun. 30, 2018
Jun. 30, 2017
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]        
Total net sales $ 478,138 $ 427,988 $ 919,939 $ 861,603
United States        
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]        
Total net sales 252,740 224,175 472,029 447,289
EMEA (1)        
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]        
Total net sales 67,674 57,878 140,716 125,887
Japan        
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]        
Total net sales 45,487 44,424 97,616 94,477
Korea        
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]        
Total net sales 61,974 55,970 114,649 105,852
Rest of world        
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]        
Total net sales $ 50,263 $ 45,541 $ 94,929 $ 88,098
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Commitments and Contingencies - Purchase Commitments (Details)
$ in Thousands
Jun. 30, 2018
USD ($)
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]  
Remainder of 2018 $ 145,127
2019 17,889
2020 6,319
2021 2,675
2022 919
Thereafter $ 2,418
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Commitments and Contingencies - Narrative (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Jun. 30, 2018
Dec. 31, 2017
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]    
Estimated receivable for indemnifications $ 8.8 $ 8.7