MASCO CORP /DE/, 10-K filed on 2/8/2024
Annual Report
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Cover - USD ($)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Jan. 31, 2024
Jun. 30, 2023
Cover [Abstract]      
Document Type 10-K    
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Document Period End Date Dec. 31, 2023    
Current Fiscal Year End Date --12-31    
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Entity File Number 1-5794    
Entity Registrant Name Masco Corporation    
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code DE    
Entity Tax Identification Number 38-1794485    
Entity Address, Address Line One 17450 College Parkway,    
Entity Address, City or Town Livonia,    
Entity Address, State or Province MI    
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code 48152    
City Area Code 313    
Local Phone Number 274-7400    
Title of 12(b) Security Common Stock, $1.00 par value    
Trading Symbol MAS    
Security Exchange Name NYSE    
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer Yes    
Entity Voluntary Filers No    
Entity Current Reporting Status Yes    
Entity Interactive Data Current Yes    
Entity Filer Category Large Accelerated Filer    
Entity Small Business false    
Entity Emerging Growth Company false    
ICFR Auditor Attestation Flag true    
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Entity Shell Company false    
Entity Public Float     $ 12,869,087,500
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   219,764,935  
Documents Incorporated by Reference
Portions of the Registrant's definitive Proxy Statement to be filed for its 2024 Annual Meeting of Stockholders are incorporated by reference into Part III of this Form 10-K.
   
Entity Central Index Key 0000062996    
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2023    
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Audit Information
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Audit Information [Abstract]  
Auditor Name PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
Auditor Firm ID 238
Auditor Location Detroit, Michigan
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CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Current assets:    
Cash and cash investments $ 634 $ 452
Receivables 1,090 1,149
Inventories 1,022 1,236
Prepaid expenses and other 110 109
Total current assets 2,856 2,946
Property and equipment, net 1,121 975
Goodwill 604 537
Other intangible assets, net 377 350
Operating lease right-of-use assets 268 266
Other assets 139 113
Total assets 5,363 5,187
Current liabilities:    
Accounts payable 840 877
Notes payable 3 205
Accrued liabilities 852 807
Total current liabilities 1,695 1,889
Long-term debt 2,945 2,946
Noncurrent operating lease liabilities 258 255
Other liabilities 349 339
Total liabilities 5,247 5,429
Commitments and contingencies (Note T)
Redeemable noncontrolling interest 18 20
Masco Corporation's shareholders' equity:    
Common shares, par value $1 per share Authorized shares: 1,400,000,000; Issued and outstanding: 2023 – 220,600,000; 2022 – 225,300,000 221 225
Preferred shares authorized: 1,000,000; Issued and outstanding: 2023 and 2022 – None 0 0
Paid-in capital 0 16
Retained deficit (596) (947)
Accumulated other comprehensive income 249 226
Total Masco Corporation's shareholders' deficit (126) (480)
Noncontrolling interest 224 218
Total equity 98 (262)
Total liabilities and equity $ 5,363 $ 5,187
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CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Parenthetical) - $ / shares
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]    
Common shares, par value (in dollars per share) $ 1 $ 1
Common shares, shares authorized (in shares) 1,400,000,000 1,400,000,000
Common shares, shares issued (in shares) 220,600,000 225,300,000
Common shares, shares outstanding (in shares) 220,600,000 225,300,000
Preferred shares, shares authorized (in shares) 1,000,000 1,000,000
Preferred shares, shares issued (in shares) 0 0
Preferred shares, shares outstanding (in shares) 0 0
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Dec. 31, 2021
Income Statement [Abstract]      
Net sales $ 7,967 $ 8,680 $ 8,375
Cost of sales 5,131 5,967 5,512
Gross profit 2,836 2,713 2,863
Selling, general and administrative expenses 1,473 1,390 1,413
Impairment charges for goodwill and other intangible assets 15 26 45
Operating profit 1,348 1,297 1,405
Other income (expense), net:      
Interest expense (106) (108) (278)
Other, net (4) 4 (439)
Other income (expense), net (110) (104) (717)
Income before income taxes 1,238 1,193 688
Income tax expense 278 288 210
Net income 960 905 478
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest 52 61 68
Net income attributable to Masco Corporation $ 908 $ 844 $ 410
Basic:      
Net income, basic (in dollars per share) $ 4.03 $ 3.65 $ 1.63
Diluted:      
Net income, diluted (in dollars per share) $ 4.02 $ 3.63 $ 1.62
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Dec. 31, 2021
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]      
Net income $ 960 $ 905 $ 478
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest 52 61 68
Net income attributable to Masco Corporation 908 844 410
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax (Note O)      
Cumulative translation adjustment 35 (60) (32)
Interest rate swaps 0 0 7
Pension and other post-retirement benefits (8) 54 384
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax 27 (6) 359
Less: Other comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest:      
Cumulative translation adjustment 5 (9) (19)
Pension and other post-retirement benefits (2) 9 4
Less: Other comprehensive (loss) income attributable to noncontrolling interest 3 0 (15)
Other comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Masco Corporation 24 (6) 374
Total comprehensive income 987 899 837
Total comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interest 55 61 53
Total comprehensive income attributable to Masco Corporation $ 932 $ 838 $ 784
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Dec. 31, 2021
CASH FLOWS FROM (FOR) OPERATING ACTIVITIES:      
Net income $ 960 $ 905 $ 478
Depreciation and amortization 149 145 151
Fair value adjustment to contingent earnout obligation 0 (24) 16
Deferred income taxes (32) (15) (68)
Employee withholding taxes paid on stock-based compensation 29 17 15
Loss (gain) on investments, net 0 5 (25)
Loss on disposition of businesses, net 0 1 18
Pension and other post-retirement benefits (6) (3) 312
Impairment of goodwill and other intangible assets 15 26 45
Stock-based compensation 31 49 61
Dividends paid-in-kind 0 0 (6)
Decrease (increase) in receivables 42 (15) (64)
Decrease (increase) in inventories 233 (43) (350)
(Decrease) increase in accounts payable and accrued liabilities, net (34) (225) 190
Debt extinguishment costs 0 0 160
Other, net 27 17 (3)
Net cash from operating activities 1,413 840 930
CASH FLOWS FROM (FOR) FINANCING ACTIVITIES:      
Retirement of notes 0 0 (1,326)
Purchase of Company common stock (353) (914) (1,026)
Cash dividends paid (257) (258) (211)
Dividends paid to noncontrolling interest (49) (68) (43)
Issuance of notes, net of issuance costs 0 0 1,481
Proceeds from short-term borrowings 77 0 0
Payment of short-term borrowings (77) 0 0
Proceeds from term loan 0 500 0
Payment of term loan (200) (300) 0
Debt extinguishment costs 0 0 (160)
Proceeds from the exercise of stock options 38 1 5
Employee withholding taxes paid on stock-based compensation (29) (17) (15)
Payment of debt (5) (10) (3)
Net cash for financing activities (854) (1,066) (1,298)
CASH FLOWS FROM (FOR) INVESTING ACTIVITIES:      
Capital expenditures (243) (224) (128)
Acquisition of businesses, net of cash acquired (136) 0 (57)
Proceeds from disposition of:      
Businesses, net of cash disposed 0 0 5
Financial investments 2 1 171
Other, net (6) (7) (3)
Net cash for investing activities (383) (230) (12)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash investments 6 (18) (20)
CASH AND CASH INVESTMENTS:      
Increase (decrease) for the year 182 (474) (400)
At January 1 452 926 1,326
At December 31 $ 634 $ 452 $ 926
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Total
Common Shares ($1 par value)
Paid-In Capital
Retained Earnings (Deficit)
Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income
Noncontrolling Interest
Beginning balance at Dec. 31, 2020 $ 421 $ 258 $ 0 $ 79 $ (142) $ 226
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity            
Total comprehensive income 836     410 374 52
Shares issued 3 1 2      
Shares retired:            
Repurchased (1,026) (18) (57) (951)    
Surrendered (non-cash) (13)     (13)    
Cash dividends declared (175)     (175)    
Dividends declared to noncontrolling interest (43)         (43)
Redeemable noncontrolling interest - redemption adjustment (2)     (2)    
Stock-based compensation 55   55      
Ending balance at Dec. 31, 2021 56 241 0 (652) 232 235
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity            
Total comprehensive income 900     844 (6) 62
Shares issued 1 1        
Shares retired:            
Repurchased (914) (17) (32) (865)    
Surrendered (non-cash) (17)     (17)    
Cash dividends declared (259)     (259)    
Dividends declared to noncontrolling interest (79)         (79)
Redeemable noncontrolling interest - redemption adjustment 2     2    
Stock-based compensation 48   48      
Ending balance at Dec. 31, 2022 (262) 225 16 (947) 226 218
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity            
Total comprehensive income 987     908 24 55
Shares issued 27 2 25      
Shares retired:            
Repurchased (356) (6) (67) (282)    
Surrendered (non-cash) (17)     (17)    
Cash dividends declared (257)     (257)    
Dividends declared to noncontrolling interest (49)         (49)
Redeemable noncontrolling interest - redemption adjustment 0          
Stock-based compensation 26   26      
Ending balance at Dec. 31, 2023 $ 98 $ 221 $ 0 $ (596) $ 249 $ 224
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY (Parenthetical) - $ / shares
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Dec. 31, 2021
Statement of Stockholders' Equity [Abstract]      
Common shares, par value (in dollars per share) $ 1 $ 1 $ 1
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ACCOUNTING POLICIES
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Accounting Policies [Abstract]  
ACCOUNTING POLICIES
A. ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Basis of Presentation. The accompanying consolidated financial statements and footnotes have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted ("GAAP") in the United States of America. Within the financial statements and tables presented, certain columns and rows may not add due to the use of rounded numbers for disclosure purposes.
Principles of Consolidation.    The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Masco Corporation and all majority-owned subsidiaries. All significant intercompany transactions have been eliminated. We consolidate the assets, liabilities and results of operations of variable interest entities for which we are the primary beneficiary.
Use of Estimates and Assumptions in the Preparation of Financial Statements.    The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires us to make certain estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, disclosure of any contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results may differ from these estimates and assumptions.
Revenue Recognition.    We recognize revenue as control of our products is transferred to our customers, which is generally at the time of shipment or upon delivery based on the contractual terms with our customers. Our customers' payment terms generally range from 30 to 65 days.
We provide customer programs and incentive offerings, including special pricing and co-operative advertising arrangements, promotions and other volume-based incentives. These customer programs and incentives are considered variable consideration. We include in revenue variable consideration only to the extent that it is probable that a significant reversal in the amount of cumulative revenue recognized will not occur when the variable consideration is resolved. This determination is made based upon known customer program and incentive offerings at the time of sale and expected sales volume forecasts as it relates to our volume-based incentives. This determination is updated each reporting period.
Certain product sales include a right of return. We estimate future product returns at the time of sale based on historical experience and record a corresponding refund liability. We additionally record an asset, based on historical experience, for the amount of product we expect to return to inventory as a result of the return, which is recorded in prepaid expenses and other in the consolidated balance sheets.
We consider shipping and handling activities performed by us as activities to fulfill the sales of our products. Amounts billed for shipping and handling are included in net sales, while costs incurred for shipping and handling are included in cost of sales. We capitalize incremental costs of obtaining a contract and expense the costs on a straight-line basis over the contractual period if the cost is recoverable, the cost would not have been incurred without the contract and the term of the contract is greater than one year; otherwise, we expense the amounts as incurred. We do not adjust the promised amount of consideration for the effects of a financing component if the period between when we transfer our products or services and when our customers pay for our products or services is expected to be one year or less.
Customer Displays.    In-store displays that are owned by us and used to market our products are included in other assets in the consolidated balance sheets and are amortized using the straight-line method over the expected useful life of three to five years; related amortization expense is classified as a selling expense in the consolidated statements of operations.
Foreign Currency.    The financial statements of our foreign subsidiaries are measured using the local currency as the functional currency. Assets and liabilities of these subsidiaries are translated at exchange rates as of the balance sheet dates. Revenues and expenses are translated at average exchange rates in effect during the year. The resulting cumulative translation adjustments have been recorded in accumulated other comprehensive income in the consolidated balance sheets. Realized foreign currency transaction gains and losses are included in other income (expense), net in the consolidated statements of operations.
Cash and Cash Investments.    We consider all highly liquid investments with an initial maturity of three months or less to be cash and cash investments.
A. ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued)

Receivables.    We do business with home center retailers, wholesalers and a number of other customers. We monitor our exposure for credit losses on customer receivable balances and other financial investments measured at amortized cost and the credit worthiness of customers on an on-going basis, including requiring the completion of credit applications and performing periodic reviews of our open accounts receivable. We record allowances for credit losses for estimated losses resulting from the inability of our customers to fulfill their required payment obligation to us. Allowances are estimated based upon specific customer balances, where a risk of loss has been identified, and also include a provision for losses based upon historical collection experience and write-off activity as well as reasonable and supportable forecast information that considers macro-economic factors and industry-specific trends associated with our businesses, among others. A separate allowance is recorded for customer incentive rebates and is generally based upon sales activity. Receivables are presented net of certain allowances (including allowances for credit losses) of $59 million and $53 million at December 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively. Our receivables balances are generally due in less than one year.
Property and Equipment.    Property and equipment, including significant improvements to existing facilities, are recorded at cost. Upon retirement or disposal, the cost and accumulated depreciation are removed from the accounts and any gain or loss is included in the consolidated statements of operations. Maintenance and repair costs are charged against earnings as incurred.
At the asset group level, we review our property and equipment as events occur or circumstances change that would more likely than not reduce the fair value of the property and equipment below its carrying amount. If the carrying amount of property and equipment is not recoverable from its undiscounted cash flows, then we would recognize an impairment loss for the difference between the carrying amount and the current fair value. Further, we evaluate the remaining useful lives of property and equipment at each reporting period to determine whether events and circumstances warrant a revision to the remaining depreciation periods.
Depreciation.    Depreciation expense is computed principally using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets. The estimated useful lives of depreciable assets are as follows: buildings and land improvements, 20 to 40 years, computer hardware and software, three to six years, and machinery and equipment, three to 25 years. Depreciation expense was $115 million in 2023, $112 million in 2022 and $111 million in 2021.
Leases. We determine if an arrangement is a lease at inception. Operating leases are included in operating lease right-of-use assets (“ROU assets”), accrued liabilities and noncurrent operating lease liabilities on our consolidated balance sheet. Finance lease ROU assets are included in property and equipment, net, notes payable, and long-term debt on our consolidated balance sheets.
ROU assets represent our right to use an underlying asset for the duration of the lease term while lease liabilities represent our obligation to make lease payments in exchange for the right to use an underlying asset. ROU assets and lease liabilities are measured based on the present value of fixed lease payments over the lease term at the commencement date. The ROU asset also includes any lease payments made prior to the commencement date and initial direct costs incurred, and is reduced by any lease incentives received. We review our ROU assets as events occur or circumstances change that would indicate the carrying amount of the ROU assets are not recoverable and exceed their fair values. If the carrying amount of the ROU asset is not recoverable from its undiscounted cash flows, then we would recognize an impairment loss for the difference between the carrying amount and the current fair value.
As most of our leases do not provide an implicit discount rate, we generally use our incremental borrowing rate on the commencement date of the lease as the discount rate in determining the present value of future lease payments. We determine the incremental borrowing rate for each lease by using the current yields of our uncollateralized, publicly traded debts with maturity periods similar to the respective lease term or a comparable market alternative, adjusted to a collateralized basis based on third-party data. Our lease terms may include options to extend or terminate the lease when there are relevant economic incentives present that make it reasonably certain that we will exercise that option. We account for any non-lease components separately from lease components.
A. ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued)

For operating leases, lease expense for future fixed lease payments is recognized on a straight-line basis over the lease term. For finance leases, lease expense for future fixed lease payments is recognized using the effective interest rate method over the lease term. Variable lease payments are recognized as lease expense in the period incurred. Leases with an initial term of 12 months or less are not recorded on the consolidated balance sheets; we recognize lease expense for these leases on a straight-line basis over the lease term.
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets.    We perform our annual impairment testing of goodwill in the fourth quarter of each year, or as events occur or circumstances change that would more likely than not reduce the fair value of a reporting unit below its carrying amount. We have defined our reporting units and completed the impairment testing of goodwill at the operating segment level. Our operating segments are reporting units that engage in business activities, for which discrete financial information, including five-year forecasts, is available. We compare the fair value of the reporting units to the carrying value of the reporting units for goodwill impairment testing. Fair value is determined using a discounted cash flow method, which includes significant unobservable inputs (Level 3 inputs), and requires us to make significant estimates and assumptions, including long-term projections of cash flows, market conditions and appropriate discount rates. Our judgments are based upon historical experience, current market trends, consultations with external valuation specialists and other information. In estimating future cash flows, we rely on internally generated five-year forecasts for sales and operating profits, and, currently, a two percent to three percent long-term assumed annual growth rate of cash flows for periods after the five-year forecast. For 2023, we utilized a weighted average cost of capital of approximately 9.50 percent as the basis to determine the discount rate to apply to the estimated future cash flows. Based upon our assessment of the risks impacting each of our businesses, we applied a risk premium to increase the discount rate to a range of 11.50 percent to 13.50 percent for our reporting units. If the carrying amount of a reporting unit exceeds its fair value, an impairment loss is recognized to the extent that a reporting unit's carrying value exceeds its fair value, not to exceed the carrying amount of goodwill in that reporting unit.
We review our other indefinite-lived intangible assets for impairment annually in the fourth quarter, or as events occur or circumstances change that indicate the assets may be impaired without regard to the business unit. Potential impairment is identified by comparing the fair value of an other indefinite-lived intangible asset to its carrying value. We utilize a relief-from-royalty model to estimate the fair value of other indefinite-lived intangible assets. We consider the implications of both external (e.g., market growth, competition and local economic conditions) and internal (e.g., product sales and expected product growth) factors and their potential impact on cash flows related to the intangible asset in both the near- and long-term. We also consider the profitability of the business, among other factors, to determine the royalty rate for use in the impairment assessment. We utilize our weighted average cost of capital of approximately 9.50 percent as the basis to determine the discount rate to apply to the estimated future cash flows. In 2023, based upon our assessment of the risks impacting each of our businesses and the nature of the other indefinite-lived intangible asset (i.e., trade name), we applied a risk premium to increase the discount rate to a range of 12.25 percent to 14.50 percent for our other indefinite-lived intangible assets.
While we believe that the estimates and assumptions underlying the valuation methodologies are reasonable, different estimates and assumptions could result in different outcomes.
Intangible assets with finite useful lives are amortized using the straight-line method over their estimated useful lives. We review our intangible assets with finite useful lives as events occur or circumstances change that would more likely than not reduce the fair value of the assets below its carrying amount. If the carrying amount of the assets is not recoverable from the undiscounted cash flows, then we would recognize an impairment loss for the difference between the carrying amount and the current fair value. We evaluate the remaining useful lives of amortizable intangible assets at each reporting period to determine whether events or circumstances warrant a revision to the remaining periods of amortization.
Refer to Note H for additional information regarding goodwill and other intangible assets.
A. ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued)

Acquisitions.    We allocate the purchase price of an acquired business to its identifiable assets and liabilities based on estimated fair values. The excess of the purchase price over the amount allocated to the assets and liabilities, if any, is recorded as goodwill. In addition, any contingent consideration is fair valued as of the date of the acquisition and is recorded as part of the purchase price. This estimate is updated in future periods and any changes in the estimate, which are not considered an adjustment to the purchase price, are recorded in our consolidated statements of operations.
We use all available information to estimate fair values. We typically engage external valuation specialists to assist in the fair value determination of identifiable intangible assets and any other significant assets or liabilities. We adjust the preliminary purchase price allocation, as necessary, up to one year after the acquisition closing date as we obtain more information regarding assets acquired and liabilities assumed based on facts and circumstances that existed as of the acquisition date.
Our purchase price allocation methodology contains uncertainties because it requires us to make assumptions and to apply judgment to estimate the fair value of acquired assets and assumed liabilities. We estimate the fair value of assets and liabilities based upon the carrying value of the acquired assets and assumed liabilities and widely accepted valuation techniques, including discounted cash flows. Unanticipated events or circumstances may occur which could affect the accuracy of our fair value estimates, including assumptions regarding industry economic factors and business strategies.
Other estimates used in determining fair value include, but are not limited to, future cash flows or income related to intangibles, market rate assumptions and appropriate discount rates. Our estimates of fair value are based upon assumptions believed to be reasonable, but that are inherently uncertain, and therefore, may not be realized. Accordingly, there can be no assurance that the estimates, assumptions, and values reflected in the valuations will be realized, and actual results could vary materially.
Refer to Note B for additional information regarding acquisitions.
Fair Value of Financial Instruments.    We use derivative financial instruments to manage certain exposure to fluctuations in earnings and cash flows resulting from changes in foreign currency exchange rates, and occasionally from interest rate exposures. Derivative financial instruments are recorded in the consolidated balance sheets as either an asset or liability measured at fair value, netted by counterparty, where the right of offset exists. The gain or loss is recognized in determining current earnings during the period of the change in fair value. We currently do not have any derivative instruments for which we have designated hedge accounting.
Warranty.    We offer limited warranties on certain products with warranty periods that can last up to the lifetime of the product to the original purchaser. At the time of sale, we accrue a warranty liability for the estimated future cost to provide products, parts or services to repair or replace products, or refunds to satisfy our warranty obligations. Our estimate of future costs to service our warranty obligations is based upon the information available and includes a number of factors, such as the warranty coverage, the warranty period, historical experience specific to the nature, frequency and average cost to service the claim, along with industry and demographic trends.
Certain factors and related assumptions in determining our warranty liability involve judgments and estimates and are sensitive to changes in the factors described above. We believe that the warranty accrual is appropriate; however, actual claims incurred could differ from our original estimates which would require us to adjust our previously established accruals. Refer to Note T for additional information on our warranty accrual.
A significant portion of our business is at the consumer retail level through home center retailers and other major retailers. A consumer may return a product to a retailer that is a warranty return. However, certain retailers do not distinguish between warranty and other types of returns when they claim a return deduction from us. Our revenue recognition policy takes into account this type of return when recognizing revenue, and an estimate of these amounts is recorded as a deduction to net sales at the time of sale.
A. ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued)

Insurance Reserves.    We provide for expenses associated with workers' compensation and product liability obligations when such amounts are probable and can be reasonably estimated. The accruals are adjusted as new information develops or circumstances change that would affect the estimated liability. Any obligations expected to be settled within 12 months are recorded in accrued liabilities; all other obligations are recorded in other liabilities.
Litigation. We are involved in claims and litigation, including class actions, mass torts and regulatory proceedings, which arise in the ordinary course of our business. Liabilities and costs associated with these matters require estimates and judgments based upon our professional knowledge and experience and that of our legal counsel. When a liability is probable of being incurred and our exposure in these matters is reasonably estimable, amounts are recorded as charges to earnings. The ultimate resolution of these exposures may differ due to subsequent developments.
Stock-Based Compensation.    We issue stock-based incentives in various forms to our employees and non-employee Directors. Outstanding stock-based incentives were in the form of restricted stock units ("RSUs"), performance restricted stock units ("PRSUs"), stock options, long-term stock awards, phantom stock awards, and stock appreciation rights ("SARs").
We measure compensation expense for RSUs and long-term stock awards at the market price of our common stock at the grant date. We measure compensation expense for PRSUs at the expected payout of the awards. We measure compensation expense for stock options using a Black-Scholes option pricing model. We recognize forfeitures related to RSUs, PRSUs, stock options and long-term stock awards as they occur.
We initially measure compensation expense for phantom stock awards at the market price of our common stock at the grant date. Phantom stock awards are linked to the value of our common stock on the date of grant and are settled in cash upon vesting. We account for phantom stock awards as liability-based awards; the liability is remeasured and adjusted at the end of each reporting period until the awards are fully-vested and paid to the employees. We measure compensation expense for SARs using a Black-Scholes option pricing model; such expense is recognized ratably over the vesting period. SARs are linked to the value of our common stock on the date of grant and are settled in cash upon exercise. We account for SARs using the fair value method, which requires outstanding SARs to be classified as liability-based awards. The liability is remeasured and adjusted at the end of each reporting period until the SARs are exercised and payment is made to the employees or the SARs expire.
In December 2019, our Compensation and Talent Committee of the Board of Directors (the "Compensation Committee") amended the terms of equity awards under our 2014 Long Term Stock Incentive Plan to provide that newly issued RSUs, stock options, phantom stock awards and SARs vest over a three-year period and redefined retirement-eligibility as age 65 or age 55 with at least 10 years of continuous service. As such, compensation expense for equity awards granted in 2020 and thereafter is recognized ratably over the shorter of the vesting period, typically three years, or the length of time until the grantee becomes retirement eligible. For grants prior to 2020, expense was recognized ratably over the shorter of the vesting period of the long-term stock awards, stock options and phantom stock awards, typically five years, or the length of time until the grantee became retirement-eligible, generally at age 65. Expense for PRSUs is recognized ratably over the three-year vesting period of the units.
Refer to Note L for additional information on stock-based compensation.
Noncontrolling Interest.    We owned 68 percent of Hansgrohe SE at both December 31, 2023 and 2022. The aggregate noncontrolling interest, net of dividends, at December 31, 2023 and 2022 has been recorded as a component of equity on our consolidated balance sheets.
Discontinued Operations. We report financial results for discontinued operations separately from continuing operations to distinguish the financial impact of disposal transactions from ongoing operations. Discontinued operations reporting occurs only when the disposal of a component or a group of components represents a strategic shift that will have a major effect on our operations and financial results. In our consolidated statements of cash flows, the cash flow from discontinued operations are not separately classified.
A. ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued)

Income Taxes. We record deferred taxes on the future tax consequences of differences between the financial statement carrying value of our assets and liabilities and their respective tax basis. The realization of deferred tax assets depends on sufficient sources of taxable income in future periods. If, based upon all available evidence, both positive and negative, it is more likely than not our deferred tax assets will not be realized, a valuation allowance is recorded.
We only recognize the tax benefits from income tax positions that have a greater than 50 percent likelihood of being sustained upon examination by the taxing authorities. A liability is recorded for uncertain tax positions where it is more likely than not the position may not be sustained based on its technical merits. We record interest and penalties on our uncertain tax positions in income tax expense.
We record the tax effects of Global Intangible Low-taxed Income related to our foreign operations, if applicable, as a component of income tax expense in the period the tax arises.
We allocate our provision for income taxes between continuing operations and other categories of earnings. Adjustments to deferred taxes originally recorded to other comprehensive income (loss) may reverse in a different category of earnings, such as continuing operations, resulting in a disproportionate tax effect within accumulated other comprehensive income. Generally, a disproportionate tax effect will be eliminated and recognized in income tax expense when the circumstances upon which it is premised cease to exist.
The disproportionate tax effects related to our various qualified domestic defined-benefit pension plans were eliminated from accumulated other comprehensive income at the termination of the related pension plans in 2021. The disproportionate tax effect relating to our interest rate swap hedge, which was terminated in 2012, was eliminated from accumulated other comprehensive income upon the early retirement of the related debt in March 2021.
Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements. In September 2022, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued ASU 2022-04, "Liabilities – Supplier Finance Programs (Subtopic 405-50): Disclosure of Supplier Finance Program Obligations,” which requires that an entity that uses a supplier finance program in connection with the purchase of goods or services disclose information about the program’s nature, activity during the period, changes from period to period, and potential magnitude. We adopted this standard for annual periods on a retrospective basis, including interim periods within those annual periods, beginning January 1, 2023, except for the amendment on rollforward information, which is effective prospectively for annual periods beginning January 1, 2024 and will be adopted at that time. The adoption of this guidance modified our disclosures, but did not have an impact on our financial position and results of operations.
Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements.  In December 2023, the FASB issued ASU 2023-09, "Income Taxes (Topic 740): Improvements to Income Tax Disclosures,” which requires additional income tax disclosures, particularly regarding the effective tax rate reconciliation and income taxes paid. ASU 2023-09 is effective on a prospective basis for annual periods beginning January 1, 2025, with early adoption permitted. The adoption of this guidance will modify our disclosures, but will not have an impact on our financial position and results of operations.

In November 2023, the FASB issued ASU 2023-07, "Segment Reporting (Topic 280): Improvements to Reportable Segment Disclosures,” which requires additional disclosures regarding an entity's reportable segments, particularly regarding significant segment expenses, as well as information relating to the chief operating decision maker. ASU 2023-07 is effective on a retrospective basis for annual periods beginning January 1, 2024, and interim periods within those annual periods beginning January 1, 2025, with early adoption permitted. The adoption of this guidance will modify our disclosures, but will not have an impact on our financial position and results of operations.
A. ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Concluded)

In March 2023, the FASB issued ASU 2023-02, "Investments – Equity Method and Joint Ventures (Topic 323): Accounting for Investments in Tax Credit Structures Using the Proportional Amortization Method,” which permits an entity to elect to account for their tax equity investments using the proportional amortization method if certain conditions are met, regardless of the tax credit program from which the income tax credits are received. ASU 2023-02 is effective for annual periods on either a modified retrospective or retrospective basis, including interim periods within those annual periods, beginning January 1, 2024. Early adoption is permitted. We plan to adopt this standard beginning January 1, 2024, and do not anticipate that the adoption of this new standard will have a material effect on our financial position or results of operations.
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ACQUISITIONS
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Business Combination and Asset Acquisition [Abstract]  
ACQUISITIONS
B. ACQUISITIONS

In the third quarter of 2023, we acquired all of the share capital of Sauna360 Group Oy (“Sauna360”) for approximately €124 million ($136 million), net of cash acquired. Sauna360 has a portfolio of products that includes traditional, infrared, and wood-burning saunas as well as steam showers. The business is included within the Plumbing Products segment. In connection with this acquisition, we recognized $22 million of indefinite-lived intangible assets, which is related to trademarks, and $45 million of definite-lived intangible assets, primarily related to customer relationships. The definite-lived intangible assets are being amortized on a straight-line basis over a weighted average amortization period of 16 years. We also recognized $60 million of goodwill, which is not tax deductible, and is related primarily to the expected synergies from combining the operations into our business. During the fourth quarter of 2023, we updated the allocation of the purchase price to certain identifiable assets and liabilities based on analysis of information as of the acquisition date that has been made available through December 31, 2023, which resulted in a $1 million decrease to goodwill. The purchase price allocation for this acquisition is based on analysis of information as of the acquisition date that was available through December 31, 2023, and will be updated through the measurement period, if necessary.
In the third quarter of 2021, we acquired all of the share capital of Steamist, Inc. ("Steamist") for approximately $56 million in cash. Steamist is a manufacturer of residential steam bath products that are complementary to many of our plumbing products. This business is included in our Plumbing Products segment. In connection with this acquisition, we recognized $31 million of definite-lived intangible assets, primarily related to customer relationships. The definite-lived intangible assets are being amortized on a straight-line basis over a weighted average amortization period of 11 years. We also recognized $29 million of goodwill, which is not tax deductible, and is related primarily to the expected synergies from combining the operations into our business. Working capital and other adjustments were finalized with the seller in the fourth quarter of 2021, resulting in no significant changes.
In the first quarter of 2021, our Hansgrohe SE subsidiary acquired a 75.1 percent equity interest in Easy Sanitary Solutions B.V. ("ESS"), for approximately €47 million ($58 million), including $52 million of cash and $6 million of debt that was paid out over two years less any pending or settled indemnity matters. The cash payment was made to a third-party notary on December 29, 2020 for the acquisition of this equity interest in advance of the transaction closing on January 4, 2021. ESS is a manufacturer of shower channel drains that offers a wide range of products for barrier-free showering and bathroom wall niches. This business is included in our Plumbing Products segment. In connection with this acquisition, we recognized $32 million of definite-lived intangible assets, primarily related to customer relationships. The definite-lived intangible assets are being amortized on a straight-line basis over a weighted average amortization period of 10 years. We also recognized $35 million of goodwill, which is not tax deductible, and is related primarily to the expected synergies from combining the operations into our business. Working capital and other adjustments were finalized with the seller in the fourth quarter of 2021, resulting in no significant changes.
B. ACQUISITIONS (Concluded)
The remaining 24.9 percent equity interest in ESS was subject to a call and put option that was exercisable by Hansgrohe SE or the sellers, respectively, any time after December 31, 2023. The redemption value of the call and put option was the same and based on a floating EBITDA value. The call and put options were determined to be embedded within the redeemable noncontrolling interest and were recorded as temporary equity in the consolidated balance sheets. We elected to adjust the redeemable noncontrolling interest to its full redemption amount directly into retained deficit. On January 4, 2024, the sellers exercised their put option to sell the remaining 24.9 percent equity interest in ESS for €12 million ($14 million). This amount is based on information as of the date of this report and will be updated upon completion of the sale, if necessary.
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DIVESTITURES
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Discontinued Operations and Disposal Groups [Abstract]  
DIVESTITURES
C. DIVESTITURES

On May 31, 2021, we completed the divestiture of our Hüppe GmbH ("Hüppe") business, a manufacturer of shower enclosures and shower trays. In connection with the divestiture, we recognized a loss of $18 million for the year ended December 31, 2021, which is included in other, net in our consolidated statement of operations. This loss resulted primarily from the recognition of $23 million of currency translation losses that were previously included within accumulated other comprehensive income. During the first quarter of 2022, we recorded a $2 million pre-tax post-closing gain related to the finalization of working capital items in other, net in our consolidated statement of operations. The sale of Hüppe did not represent a strategic shift that will have a major effect on our operations and financial results and therefore was not presented as discontinued operations. Prior to the divestiture, the results of the business were included in our Plumbing Products segment.
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REVENUE
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]  
REVENUE
D. REVENUE

Our revenues are derived from sales to customers in North America and Internationally, particularly Europe. Net sales from these geographic areas, by segment, were as follows, in millions:
Year Ended December 31, 2023
Plumbing ProductsDecorative Architectural ProductsTotal
Primary geographic areas:
North America$3,259 $3,125 $6,384 
International, particularly Europe1,583 — 1,583 
Total$4,842 $3,125 $7,967 
Year Ended December 31, 2022
Plumbing ProductsDecorative Architectural ProductsTotal
Primary geographic areas:
North America$3,550 $3,428 $6,978 
International, particularly Europe1,702 — 1,702 
Total$5,252 $3,428 $8,680 

Year Ended December 31, 2021
Plumbing ProductsDecorative Architectural ProductsTotal
Primary geographic areas:
North America$3,384 $3,240 $6,624 
International, particularly Europe1,751 — 1,751 
Total$5,135 $3,240 $8,375 
D. REVENUE (Concluded)

We recognized increases to revenue of $12 million, $20 million, and $9 million in 2023, 2022, and 2021, respectively, for variable consideration related to performance obligations settled in previous periods.
We record contract assets for items for which we have satisfied our performance obligation but our receipt of payment is contingent upon delivery or other circumstances other than the passage of time. Our contract assets are recorded in prepaid expenses and other in our consolidated balance sheets. Our contract assets generally become unconditional and are reclassified to receivables in the quarter subsequent to each balance sheet date. Our contract asset balance was $3 million and $1 million at December 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively.
We record contract liabilities primarily for deferred revenue. Our contract liabilities are recorded in accrued liabilities in our consolidated balance sheets. Our contract liabilities are generally recognized to net sales in the immediately subsequent reporting period. Our contract liability balance was $45 million and $61 million at December 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively.
Changes in the allowance for credit losses deducted from accounts receivable were as follows, in millions:
Year Ended December 31,
20232022
Balance at January 1 $$
Provision for expected credit losses during the period
Write-offs charged against the allowance(6)(4)
Recoveries of amounts previously written off
Balance at December 31$11 $
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INVENTORIES
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]  
INVENTORIES
E. INVENTORIES

The components of inventory were as follows, in millions:
At December 31,
 20232022
Finished goods$630 $715 
Raw materials298 408 
Work in process94 113 
Total$1,022 $1,236 
Inventories, which include purchased parts, materials, direct labor and applied overhead, are stated at the lower of cost or net realizable value, with cost determined primarily by use of the first-in, first-out method, and to a lesser extent the average cost method.
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LEASES
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Leases [Abstract]  
LEASES
F. LEASES

We have operating and finance leases primarily for corporate offices, manufacturing facilities, warehouses, vehicles, and equipment. Our leases have remaining lease terms up to 19 years, some of which may include one or more renewal options with terms to extend the lease for up to an additional 15 years, and some of which may include options to terminate the leases prior to their expiration.
The components of lease cost included in net income were as follows, in millions:
Year Ended December 31,
 202320222021
Operating lease cost$61 $56 $48 
Short-term lease cost10 10 
Variable lease cost
Finance lease cost:
Amortization of right-of-use assets
Interest on lease liabilities

Supplemental cash flow information related to leases was as follows, in millions:
Year Ended December 31,
 202320222021
Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities:
Operating cash flows for operating leases$50 $47 $47 
Operating cash flows for finance leases
Financing cash flows for finance leases
 
ROU assets obtained in exchange for new lease obligations:
Operating leases (A)
41 126 67 
Finance leases— — — 
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(A)Includes $6 million and $2 million of ROU assets obtained in exchange for new lease obligations related to the acquisitions of Sauna360 in 2023 and ESS and Steamist in 2021, respectively.

Certain other information related to leases was as follows:
At December 31
202320222021
Weighted-average remaining lease term:
Operating leases10 years10 years9 years
Finance leases8 years9 years9 years
 
Weighted-average discount rate:
Operating leases5.2 %4.8 %4.0 %
Finance leases3.3 %3.3 %3.3 %
F. LEASES (Concluded)

Supplemental balance sheet information related to leases was as follows, in millions:
At December 31
20232022
Operating LeasesFinance LeasesOperating LeasesFinance Leases
Property and equipment, net$— $19 $— $21 
Notes payable— — 
Accrued liabilities44 — 39 — 
Long-term debt— 17 — 20 
Gross ROU assets under finance leases recorded within property and equipment, net was $41 million at both December 31, 2023 and 2022, and accumulated amortization associated with these leases was $23 million and $20 million, at December 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively.
At December 31, 2023, future maturities of lease liabilities were as follows, in millions:
Operating LeasesFinance Leases
Year ending December 31,
2024$57 $
202553 
202648 
202736 
202829 
Thereafter167 
Total lease payments390 23 
Less: imputed interest(88)(3)
Total$302 $20 
LEASES
F. LEASES

We have operating and finance leases primarily for corporate offices, manufacturing facilities, warehouses, vehicles, and equipment. Our leases have remaining lease terms up to 19 years, some of which may include one or more renewal options with terms to extend the lease for up to an additional 15 years, and some of which may include options to terminate the leases prior to their expiration.
The components of lease cost included in net income were as follows, in millions:
Year Ended December 31,
 202320222021
Operating lease cost$61 $56 $48 
Short-term lease cost10 10 
Variable lease cost
Finance lease cost:
Amortization of right-of-use assets
Interest on lease liabilities

Supplemental cash flow information related to leases was as follows, in millions:
Year Ended December 31,
 202320222021
Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities:
Operating cash flows for operating leases$50 $47 $47 
Operating cash flows for finance leases
Financing cash flows for finance leases
 
ROU assets obtained in exchange for new lease obligations:
Operating leases (A)
41 126 67 
Finance leases— — — 
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(A)Includes $6 million and $2 million of ROU assets obtained in exchange for new lease obligations related to the acquisitions of Sauna360 in 2023 and ESS and Steamist in 2021, respectively.

Certain other information related to leases was as follows:
At December 31
202320222021
Weighted-average remaining lease term:
Operating leases10 years10 years9 years
Finance leases8 years9 years9 years
 
Weighted-average discount rate:
Operating leases5.2 %4.8 %4.0 %
Finance leases3.3 %3.3 %3.3 %
F. LEASES (Concluded)

Supplemental balance sheet information related to leases was as follows, in millions:
At December 31
20232022
Operating LeasesFinance LeasesOperating LeasesFinance Leases
Property and equipment, net$— $19 $— $21 
Notes payable— — 
Accrued liabilities44 — 39 — 
Long-term debt— 17 — 20 
Gross ROU assets under finance leases recorded within property and equipment, net was $41 million at both December 31, 2023 and 2022, and accumulated amortization associated with these leases was $23 million and $20 million, at December 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively.
At December 31, 2023, future maturities of lease liabilities were as follows, in millions:
Operating LeasesFinance Leases
Year ending December 31,
2024$57 $
202553 
202648 
202736 
202829 
Thereafter167 
Total lease payments390 23 
Less: imputed interest(88)(3)
Total$302 $20 
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PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]  
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT
G. PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT

The components of property and equipment, net were as follows, in millions:
At December 31,
 20232022
Land and improvements$96 $67 
Buildings632 579 
Computer hardware and software281 265 
Machinery and equipment1,385 1,255 
2,393 2,166 
Less: Accumulated depreciation(1,272)(1,191)
Total$1,121 $975 
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GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]  
GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS
H. GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS

Goodwill at December 31, 2023, by segment, was as follows, in millions:
 Gross Goodwill At December 31, 2023Accumulated Impairment LossesNet Goodwill At December 31, 2023
Plumbing Products$677 $(301)$377 
Decorative Architectural Products366 (139)227 
Total$1,043 $(440)$604 
The changes in the carrying amount of goodwill for years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022, by segment, were as follows, in millions:
 Gross Goodwill At December 31, 2022Accumulated Impairment LossesNet Goodwill At December 31, 2022Acquisitions (A)Pre-tax Impairment ChargeForeign Currency TranslationNet Goodwill At December 31, 2023
Plumbing Products$611 $(301)$310 $59 $— $$377 
Decorative Architectural Products366 (139)227 — — — 227 
Total$977 $(440)$537 $59 $— $$604 


 Gross Goodwill At December 31, 2021Accumulated Impairment LossesNet Goodwill At December 31, 2021AcquisitionsPre-tax Impairment ChargeForeign Currency TranslationNet Goodwill At December 31, 2022
Plumbing Products$623 $(301)$322 $— $— $(12)$310 
Decorative Architectural Products366 (120)246 — (19)— 227 
Total$989 $(421)$568 $— $(19)$(12)$537 
(A)    In the third quarter of 2023, we acquired Sauna360. Refer to Note B for additional information.

Other indefinite-lived intangible assets were $108 million and $102 million at December 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively, and principally included registered trademarks.
We completed our annual impairment testing of goodwill and other indefinite-lived intangible assets in the fourth quarters of 2023, 2022 and 2021. We recognized a $15 million non-cash impairment charge within our Decorative Architectural Products segment to other indefinite-lived intangible assets in the fourth quarter of 2023 due to competitive market conditions and increased cost of capital in our lighting business. We recognized a $19 million and $7 million non-cash impairment charge within our Decorative Architectural Products segment to goodwill and other indefinite-lived intangible assets, respectively, in the fourth quarter of 2022 due to competitive market conditions, higher inflationary costs and increased cost of capital in our lighting business. We recognized a $45 million non-cash goodwill impairment charge within our Decorative Architectural Products segment in the fourth quarter of 2021 due to competitive market conditions and higher inflationary costs in our lighting business. There was no impairment of goodwill for any of our reporting units or of our other indefinite-lived intangible assets in any of these years, other than as disclosed above.
The carrying value of our definite-lived intangible assets was $269 million (net of accumulated amortization of $120 million) at December 31, 2023 and $248 million (net of accumulated amortization of $94 million) at December 31, 2022 and principally included customer relationships with a weighted average amortization period of 16 years in 2023 and 15 years in 2022. Amortization expense related to the definite-lived intangible assets was $31 million, $29 million and $31 million in 2023, 2022 and 2021, respectively.
H. GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS (Concluded)

At December 31, 2023, amortization expense related to the definite-lived intangible assets during each of the next five years will be as follows: 2024 – $31 million; 2025 – $26 million; 2026 – $25 million; 2027 – $24 million and 2028 – $21 million.
The increase in our indefinite-lived and definite-lived intangible assets is primarily a result of our acquisition of Sauna360.
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SUPPLIER FINANCE PROGRAM
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Supplier Finance Program [Abstract]  
Supplier Finance Program
I. SUPPLIER FINANCE PROGRAM

We facilitate a voluntary supply chain finance program (the "program") to provide certain of our suppliers with the opportunity to sell receivables due from us to participating financial institutions at the sole discretion of both the suppliers and the financial institutions. A third party administers the program; our responsibility is limited to making payment on the terms originally negotiated with our supplier, regardless of whether the supplier sells its receivable to a financial institution. We do not enter into agreements with any of the participating financial institutions in connection with the program. The range of payment terms we negotiate with our suppliers is consistent, irrespective of whether a supplier participates in the program.
All outstanding payments owed under the program are recorded within accounts payable in our consolidated balance sheets. The amounts confirmed as valid under the program and included in accounts payable were $53 million and $50 million at December 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively. Of the amounts confirmed as valid under the program, the amounts owed to participating financial institutions were $28 million and $29 million at December 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively. All payments made under the program are recorded as a decrease in accounts payable and accrued liabilities, net, in our consolidated statements of cash flows.
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ACCRUED LIABILITIES
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Accrued Liabilities, Current [Abstract]  
ACCRUED LIABILITIES
J. ACCRUED LIABILITIES

The components of accrued liabilities were as follows, in millions:
At December 31,
 20232022
Advertising and sales promotion$274 $295 
Salaries, wages and commissions189 136 
Employee retirement plans66 41 
Deferred revenue45 61 
Operating lease liabilities (Note F)44 39 
Warranty (Note T)42 34 
Income taxes payable32 48 
Product returns30 25 
Interest29 30 
Property, payroll and other taxes22 16 
Insurance reserves20 20 
Other62 62 
Total$852 $807 
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DEBT
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]  
DEBT
K. DEBT

The carrying value of outstanding debt was as follows, in millions:

At December 31,
 20232022
Notes and debentures:  
3.500%, due November 15, 2027
$300 $300 
1.500%, due February 15, 2028
599 599 
7.750%, due August 1, 2029
235 235 
2.000%, due October 1, 2030
300 300 
2.000%, due February 15, 2031
597 596 
6.500%, due August 15, 2032
200 200 
4.500%, due May 15, 2047
416 416 
3.125%, due February 15, 2051
300 300 
364-day term loan, due April 26, 2023— 200 
Other20 25 
Prepaid debt issuance costs(18)(20)
2,948 3,151 
Less: Current portion205 
Total long-term debt$2,945 $2,946 
All of the notes and debentures above are senior indebtedness and, other than the 7.75% Notes due 2029, are redeemable at our option.
At December 31, 2023, the debt maturities during each of the next five years were as follows: 2024 – $3 million; 2025 – $3 million; 2026 – $2 million; 2027 – $302 million and 2028 – $602 million.
On April 26, 2022, we entered into a revolving credit agreement (the “2022 Credit Agreement”) with an aggregate commitment of $1.0 billion and a maturity date of April 26, 2027. Under the 2022 Credit Agreement, at our request and subject to certain conditions, we can increase the aggregate commitment up to an additional $500 million with the current lenders or new lenders.
The 2022 Credit Agreement provides for an unsecured revolving credit facility available to us and one of our foreign subsidiaries in U.S. dollars, European euros, British pounds sterling, Canadian dollars and certain other currencies for revolving credit loans, swingline loans and letters of credit. Borrowings under the revolving credit loans denominated in any agreed upon currency other than U.S. dollars are limited to the equivalent of $500 million. We can also borrow swingline loans up to $125 million and obtain letters of credit of up to $25 million. Outstanding letters of credit under the 2022 Credit Agreement reduce our borrowing capacity and we had no outstanding letters of credit under the 2022 Credit Agreement at December 31, 2023.
K. DEBT (Continued)

Revolving credit loans denominated in U.S. dollars bear interest under the 2022 Credit Agreement at our option, at (A) SOFR rate for the interest period in effect for the borrowing, plus 0.1%, plus an applicable margin based upon our then-applicable corporate credit ratings; or (B) a rate per annum equal to the greatest of (i) the U.S. prime rate, (ii) the Federal Reserve Bank of New York effective rate plus 0.50% and (iii) the adjusted term SOFR rate for a one month interest period, plus 1.0%; plus an applicable margin based upon our then-applicable corporate credit ratings. Foreign currency revolving credit loans denominated in Canadian dollars bear interest at a rate per annum equal to the greater of (i) the rate equal to the PRIMCAN Index rate and (ii) the CDOR rate for a one month interest period, plus 1.0%; plus an applicable margin based upon our then-applicable corporate credit ratings. Foreign currency revolving credit loans denominated in British pounds sterling bear interest at a rate per annum equal to the Daily Simple SONIA, plus an applicable margin based upon our then-applicable corporate credit ratings. Foreign currency revolving credit loans denominated in European euros bear interest at the adjusted EURIBOR rate, plus an applicable margin based upon our then-applicable corporate credit ratings. The various benchmarks are subject to applicable floors.
The 2022 Credit Agreement contains financial covenants requiring us to maintain (A) a net leverage ratio, as adjusted for certain items, not exceeding 4.0 to 1.0, and (B) an interest coverage ratio, as adjusted for certain items, not less than 2.5 to 1.0.
In order for us to borrow under the 2022 Credit Agreement, there must not be any default in our covenants in the 2022 Credit Agreement (i.e., in addition to the two financial covenants described above, principally limitations on subsidiary debt, negative pledge restrictions, and requirements relating to legal compliance, maintenance of our properties and insurance) and our representations and warranties in the 2022 Credit Agreement must be true in all material respects on the date of borrowing (i.e., principally no material adverse change or litigation likely to result in a material adverse change, since December 31, 2021, no material ERISA or environmental non-compliance, and no material tax deficiency). We were in compliance with all covenants and no borrowings were outstanding at December 31, 2023. 
On May 9, 2023, our Hansgrohe SE subsidiary entered into €70 million ($77 million) of short-term borrowings to support working capital needs. The loans contained no financial covenants and the entire balance was repaid as of December 31, 2023.
On April 26, 2022, we entered into a 364-day $500 million senior unsecured delayed draw term loan (the "term loan") due April 26, 2023 with a syndicate of lenders. The term loan and commitments thereunder were subject to prepayment or termination at our option and the loans bore interest at SOFR plus a spread adjustment and 0.70%. The covenants, including the financial covenants, were substantially the same as those in the 2022 Credit Agreement. We repaid $300 million during 2022 and the remaining $200 million upon the maturity of the term loan on April 26, 2023.
On March 4, 2021, we issued $600 million of 1.500% Notes due February 15, 2028, $600 million of 2.000% Notes due February 15, 2031 and $300 million of 3.125% Notes due February 15, 2051. We received proceeds of $1,495 million, net of discount, for the issuance of these Notes. The Notes are senior indebtedness and are redeemable at our option at the applicable redemption price. On March 22, 2021, proceeds from the debt issuances, together with cash on hand, were used to repay and early retire our $326 million 5.950% Notes due March 15, 2022, $500 million 4.450% Notes due April 1, 2025, and $500 million 4.375% Notes due April 1, 2026. In connection with these early retirements, we incurred a loss on debt extinguishment of $168 million for the year ended December 31, 2021, which was recorded as interest expense in the consolidated statement of operations.
Interest paid was $107 million in both 2023 and 2022 and $114 million in 2021. The 2021 amount excludes $160 million of debt extinguishment costs related to the early retirement of debt, which was recorded as interest expense and paid in 2021.
K. DEBT (Concluded)

Fair Value of Debt. The fair value of our short-term and long-term fixed-rate debt instruments is based principally upon modeled market prices for the same or similar issues, which are Level 1 inputs. The term loan had an interest rate that reset monthly and the fair value of the instrument approximated the carrying value at December 31, 2022. The aggregate estimated market value of our short-term and long-term debt at December 31, 2023 was approximately $2.6 billion, compared with the aggregate carrying value of $3.0 billion. The aggregate estimated market value of our short-term and long-term debt at December 31, 2022 was approximately $2.7 billion, compared with the aggregate carrying value of $3.2 billion.
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STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Share-Based Payment Arrangement [Abstract]  
STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION
L. STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION

Our 2014 Long Term Stock Incentive Plan (the "2014 Plan") provides for the issuance of stock-based incentives in various forms to our employees and non-employee Directors. At December 31, 2023, outstanding stock-based incentives were in the form of restricted stock units, performance restricted stock units, stock options, long-term stock awards, phantom stock awards and stock appreciation rights ("SARs").
Pre-tax compensation expense included in income before income taxes for these stock-based incentives was as follows, in millions:
Year Ended December 31,
 202320222021
Restricted stock units$15 $32 $28 
Performance restricted stock units10 
Stock options
Long-term stock awards10 
Phantom stock awards and stock appreciation rights
Total$31 $49 $61 
At December 31, 2023, 11.3 million shares of our common stock were available under the 2014 Plan for the granting of restricted stock units, performance restricted stock units, stock options and long-term stock awards.
Restricted Stock Units. Restricted stock units are granted to our key employees and non-employee Directors. These grants did not cause net share dilution due to our practice of repurchasing and retiring an equal number of shares in the open market.
Our restricted stock unit activity was as follows, units in thousands:
Year Ended December 31,
202320222021
 Number of SharesWeighted Average Grant Date Fair ValueNumber of SharesWeighted Average Grant Date Fair ValueNumber of SharesWeighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Unvested restricted stock units at January 11,154 $57 934 $54 435 $47 
Granted205 56 621 59 670 57 
Vested(532)55 (351)53 (142)47 
Forfeited(32)58 (50)54 (29)54 
Unvested restricted stock units at December 31796 $57 1,154 $57 934 $54 
L. STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION (Continued)

At December 31, 2023, 2022, and 2021 there was $11 million, $17 million, and $15 million, respectively, of unrecognized compensation expense related to unvested restricted stock units; such units had a weighted average remaining vesting period of two years at December 31, 2023, 2022, and 2021.
The total market value (at the vesting date) of restricted stock units which vested was $28 million, $20 million and $8 million during 2023, 2022 and 2021 respectively.
Performance Restricted Stock Units. Under our Long Term Incentive Program, we grant performance restricted stock units to certain senior executives. These performance restricted stock units will vest and share awards will be issued at no cost to the employees, subject to our achievement over a three-year period of specified return on invested capital performance goals, an earning per share metric, and, beginning with the 2023 grant, a relative total shareholder return metric that have been established by our Compensation Committee for the performance period. To receive the award, the recipient must be employed through the share award date. Performance restricted stock units are granted at a target number; based on our performance, the number of performance restricted stock units that vest can be adjusted downward to zero and upward to a maximum of 200 percent of the target number.
During 2023, we granted approximately 99,000 performance restricted stock units with a grant date fair value of approximately $52 per share, approximately 253,000 performance restricted stock units were issued and no performance restricted stock units were forfeited. At December 31, 2023, there were approximately 59,000 shares vested but unissued. During 2022, we granted approximately 92,000 performance restricted stock units with a grant date fair value of approximately $55 per share, approximately 168,000 performance restricted stock units were issued and no performance restricted stock units were forfeited. At December 31, 2022, there were approximately 255,000 shares vested but unissued. During 2021, we granted approximately 85,000 performance restricted stock units with a grant date fair value of approximately $53 per share, approximately 105,000 performance restricted stock units were issued and no performance restricted stock units were forfeited. At December 31, 2021, there were approximately 186,000 shares vested but unissued.
Stock Options.    Stock options are granted to certain key employees. The exercise price equals the market price of our common stock at the grant date and the stock options expire no later than 10 years after the grant date.
Our stock option activity was as follows, shares in thousands:
Year Ended December 31,
202320222021
 Number of SharesWeighted Average Exercise PriceNumber of SharesWeighted Average Exercise PriceNumber of SharesWeighted Average Exercise Price
Outstanding stock options at January 12,988 $39 2,692 $37 2,488 $33 
Granted228 57 338 59 332 56 
Exercised(940)29 (32)34 (128)25 
Forfeited(22)36 (10)37 — 11 
Outstanding stock options at December 312,254 $45 2,988 $39 2,692 $37 
The aggregate intrinsic value is calculated using our stock price at each respective date, less the exercise price (grant date price) multiplied by the number of shares. The aggregate intrinsic value for options exercised during 2023, 2022 and 2021 was $26 million, $1 million and $5 million, respectively. The weighted-average remaining term for options outstanding at December 31, 2023, 2022 and 2021 was six years, five years and six years, respectively.
L. STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION (Continued)

The following table summarizes information for stock options vested and expected to vest and exercisable (vested) stock options, shares in thousands:

Year Ended December 31,
202320222021
 
Vested and Expected to Vest Stock Options
Exercisable (Vested) Stock Options
Vested and Expected to Vest Stock Options
Exercisable (Vested) Stock Options
Vested and Expected to Vest Stock Options
Exercisable (Vested) Stock Options
Number of shares2,2481,6212,9662,0512,6171,606
Weighted average exercise price$45$42$39$34$36$31
Aggregate intrinsic value$48 million$41 million$30 million$28 million$89 million$63 million
Weighted-average remaining term6 years5 years5 years4 years6 years5 years

At December 31, 2023, 2022 and 2021, there was $1 million, $1 million and $4 million, respectively, of unrecognized compensation expense (using the Black-Scholes option pricing model at the grant date) related to unvested stock options; such options had a weighted average remaining vesting period of two years, one year and two years at December 31, 2023, 2022 and 2021, respectively.
The weighted average grant date fair value of option shares granted and the assumptions used to estimate those values using a Black-Scholes option pricing model were as follows:
Year Ended December 31,
202320222021
Weighted average grant date fair value$16.91 $14.66 $13.61 
Risk-free interest rate3.95 %1.90 %0.75 %
Dividend yield2.02 %1.89 %1.67 %
Volatility factor31.00 %29.00 %30.00 %
Expected option life6 years6 years6 years

The following table summarizes information for stock option shares outstanding and exercisable, shares in thousands:
At December 31, 2023,
Option Shares OutstandingOption Shares Exercisable
Range of PricesNumber of SharesWeighted Average Remaining Option TermWeighted Average Exercise PriceNumber of SharesWeighted Average Exercise Price
$
22 - 26
2562$25256$25
$
27 - 36
5384$35469$35
$
37 - 60
1,4597$53896$50
$
 22 - 60
2,2546$451,621$42
L. STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION (Concluded)

Long-Term Stock Awards.    Prior to the amendment of our 2014 Plan in December 2019, we granted long-term stock awards to our key employees and non-employee Directors.
Our long-term stock award activity was as follows, shares in thousands:
Year Ended December 31,
202320222021
 Number of SharesWeighted Average Grant Date Fair ValueNumber of SharesWeighted Average Grant Date Fair ValueNumber of SharesWeighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Unvested stock award shares at January 1273 $38 608 $37 1,125 $36 
Vested(191)40 (324)37 (491)34 
Forfeited(3)36 (11)38 (26)36 
Unvested stock award shares at December 3179 $36 273 $38 608 $37 
At December 31, 2023, the total unrecognized compensation expense related to unvested stock awards was insignificant and the unvested stock awards will vest in 2024. At December 31, 2022 and 2021, there was $3 million and $10 million, respectively, of total unrecognized compensation expense related to unvested stock awards; such awards had a weighted average remaining vesting period at December 31, 2022 and 2021 of one year and two years, respectively.
The total market value (at the vesting date) of stock award shares which vested was $10 million, $21 million and $28 million during 2023, 2022 and 2021, respectively.
Phantom Stock Awards and Stock Appreciation Rights. Certain non-U.S. employees are granted phantom stock awards and SARs.
We recognized expense of $5 million, $1 million and $6 million in 2023, 2022 and 2021, respectively, related to phantom stock awards. In 2023, 2022 and 2021, we granted approximately 57,000, 74,000, and 82,000 shares, respectively, of phantom stock awards with an aggregate fair value of $3 million, $4 million and $5 million in 2023, 2022 and 2021, respectively, and paid cash of $4 million in 2023, $4 million in 2022 and $3 million in 2021 to settle phantom stock awards.
Information related to phantom stock awards was as follows, dollars in millions and shares in thousands:
 At December 31,
 20232022
Accrued compensation cost liability$$
Unrecognized compensation cost$$
Equivalent common shares126 149 
We granted 22,000 shares of SARs in 2023, and the associated expense recognized in 2023 was insignificant. No SARs were granted in 2022 or 2021, and no expense was recognized in either year.
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EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT PLANS
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Retirement Benefits [Abstract]  
EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT PLANS
M. EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT PLANS

Substantially all salaried employees participate in non-contributory defined-contribution retirement plans, to which payments are determined annually by the Compensation Committee. We also sponsor qualified defined-benefit and non-qualified defined-benefit pension plans covering certain employees and former employees.
Pre-tax expense included in income before income taxes related to our retirement plans was as follows, in millions:
Year Ended December 31,
 202320222021
Defined-contribution plans$68 $39 $57 
Defined-benefit pension plans12 435 
$78 $51 $492 

As of January 1, 2010, substantially all our domestic and foreign qualified and domestic non-qualified defined-benefit pension plans were frozen to future benefit accruals. In December 2019, our Board of Directors approved a resolution to terminate our qualified domestic defined-benefit pension plans. In the second quarter of 2021, we settled these plans and made a final contribution of $101 million. The settlement loss included $447 million of pre-tax actuarial losses that were reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive income for the year ended December 31, 2021. In the fourth quarter of 2021, we recognized a $7 million reduction in pension expense related to the reversion of excess pension plan assets for the settlement of such plans.
Changes in the projected benefit obligation and fair value of plan assets, and the funded status of our defined-benefit pension plans were as follows, in millions:
At Year Ended December 31,
 20232022
 QualifiedNon-QualifiedQualifiedNon-Qualified
Changes in projected benefit obligation:    
Projected benefit obligation at January 1$115 $112 $178 $148 
Service cost— — 
Interest cost
Actuarial loss (gain), net15 (54)(27)
Foreign currency exchange— (11)— 
Benefit payments(4)(12)(3)(12)
Projected benefit obligation at December 31$136 $108 $115 $112 
Changes in fair value of plan assets:    
Fair value of plan assets at January 1$78 $— $99 $— 
Actual return on plan assets— (15)— 
Foreign currency exchange— (6)— 
Company contributions12 12 
Benefit payments(4)(12)(3)(12)
Fair value of plan assets at December 31$90 $— $78 $— 
Funded status at December 31$(46)$(108)$(37)$(112)
M. EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT PLANS (Continued)

Amounts in our consolidated balance sheets were as follows, in millions:
At December 31,
 20232022
 QualifiedNon-QualifiedQualifiedNon-Qualified
Other assets$$— $$— 
Accrued liabilities— (12)— (12)
Other liabilities(48)(97)(39)(100)
Total net liability$(46)$(108)$(37)$(112)
Unrealized loss included in accumulated other comprehensive income before income taxes was as follows, in millions:
At December 31,
 20232022
 QualifiedNon-QualifiedQualifiedNon-Qualified
Net loss$25 $26 $16 $24 
Net prior service cost— — 
Total$27 $26 $18 $24 
Information for defined-benefit pension plans with an accumulated benefit obligation in excess of plan assets was as follows, in millions:
At December 31,
20232022
QualifiedNon-QualifiedQualifiedNon-Qualified
Projected benefit obligation$133 $108 $112 $112 
Accumulated benefit obligation133 108 112 112 
Fair value of plan assets85 — 73 — 
The projected benefit obligation was in excess of plan assets for all of our qualified defined-benefit pension plans at December 31, 2023 and 2022 which had an accumulated benefit obligation in excess of plan assets.
Net periodic pension cost for our defined-benefit pension plans, with the exception of service cost, is recorded in other, net, in our consolidated statements of operations. Net periodic pension cost for our defined-benefit pension plans was as follows, in millions:
Year Ended December 31,
 202320222021
 QualifiedNon-QualifiedQualifiedNon-QualifiedQualifiedNon-Qualified
Service cost$$— $$— $$— 
Interest cost15 
Expected return on plan assets(4)— (3)— (9)— 
Settlement loss— — — — 404 — 
Recognized net loss— 14 
Recognized prior service cost— — — — 
Net periodic pension cost$$$$$429 $
M. EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT PLANS (Continued)

We expect to recognize $4 million of pre-tax net loss from accumulated other comprehensive income into net periodic pension cost in 2024 related to our defined-benefit pension plans. For plans in which almost all of the plan's participants are inactive, pre-tax net loss within accumulated other comprehensive income is amortized using the straight-line method over the remaining life expectancy of the inactive plan participants. For plans which do not have almost all inactive participants, pre-tax net loss within accumulated other comprehensive income is amortized using the straight-line method over the average remaining service period of the active employees expected to receive benefits from the plan.
Plan Assets.    Our qualified defined-benefit pension plan weighted average asset allocation, which is based upon fair value, was as follows:
At December 31,
 20232022
Equity securities28 %30 %
Debt securities29 %38 %
Other43 %32 %
Total100 %100 %
For our qualified defined-benefit pension plans, we have adopted accounting guidance that defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value and prescribes disclosures about fair value measurements. Accounting guidance defines fair value as "the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date."
Following is a description of the valuation methodologies used for assets measured at fair value. There have been no changes in the methodologies used at December 31, 2023 compared to December 31, 2022.
Common and preferred stocks and short-term and other investments: Valued at the closing price reported on the active market on which the individual securities are traded. Other investments include liability-driven investments in interest rate swap funds that are priced daily based on the use of observable inputs.
Corporate, government and other debt securities: Valued based on using pricing models maximizing the use of observable inputs for similar securities. This includes basing value on yields currently available on comparable securities of issuers with similar credit ratings.
Real estate: Real estate consists of Real Estate Investment Trusts and property funds. Real Estate Investment Trusts are valued at the closing price reported on the active market on which the individual securities are traded. Real estate property funds are valued based on the underlying investments, which include inputs such as cost, discounted future cash flows, independent appraisals and market based comparable data. There is no active trading market for these investments, and they are generally illiquid. Due to the significant unobservable inputs, the fair value measurements used to estimate fair value are a Level 3 input.
Buy-in annuity: Valued based on the associated benefit obligation for which the buy-in annuity covers the benefits, which approximates fair value. Such basis is determined based on various assumptions, including the discount rate and mortality rate.
The methods described above may produce a fair value calculation that may not be indicative of net realizable value or reflective of future fair values. Furthermore, while we believe our valuation methods are appropriate and consistent with other market participants, the use of different methodologies or assumptions to determine the fair value of certain financial instruments could result in a different fair value measurement at the reporting date.
M. EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT PLANS (Continued)

The following tables set forth, by level within the fair value hierarchy, the qualified defined-benefit pension plan assets at fair value as of December 31, 2023 and 2022, in millions.
 At December 31, 2023
 Level 1Level 2Level 3Total
Plan Assets
Common and preferred stocks:
United States$17 $— $— $17 
International— — 
Corporate debt securities:
United States— — 
International— 14 — 14 
Government and other debt securities:
United States— — 
International— — 
Real estate:
United States— — 
International— 12 14 
Buy-in annuity:
International— — 
Short-term and other investments:
International17 — 19 
Total plan assets
$32 $46 $12 $90 

 At December 31, 2022
 Level 1Level 2Level 3Total
Plan Assets
Common and preferred stocks:
United States$15 $— $— $15 
International— — 
Corporate debt securities:
United States— — 
International— — 
Government and other debt securities:
United States— — 
International— 22 — 22 
Real estate:
United States— — 
International— 12 14 
Short-term and other investments:
International— 
Total plan assets$29 $37 $12 $78 
M. EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT PLANS (Continued)

Changes in the fair value of the qualified defined-benefit pension plan Level 3 assets were as follows, in millions:
Year Ended December 31,
 20232022
Fair value, January 1$12 $
Purchases— 
Fair value, December 31$12 $12 
Assumptions.    Weighted average major assumptions used in accounting for our defined-benefit pension plans were as follows:
At December 31,
202320222021
Discount rate for obligations4.00 %4.50 %1.80 %
Expected return on plan assets5.50 %4.50 %3.00 %
Rate of compensation increase— %— %— %
Discount rate for net periodic pension cost4.50 %1.80 %1.70 %
The discount rate for obligations for 2023, 2022 and 2021 is based primarily upon the expected duration of each defined-benefit pension plan's liabilities matched to the December 31, 2023, 2022 and 2021 Willis Towers Watson Rate Link Curve. At December 31, 2023, such rates for our defined-benefit pension plans ranged from 1.9 percent to 5.0 percent, with the most significant portion of the liabilities having a discount rate for obligations of 3.2 percent or higher. At December 31, 2022, such rates for our defined-benefit pension plans ranged from 0.8 percent to 5.3 percent, with the most significant portion of the liabilities having a discount rate for obligations of 3.7 percent or higher. At December 31, 2021, such rates for our defined‑benefit pension plans ranged from 0.8 percent to 2.6 percent, with the most significant portion of the liabilities having a discount rate for obligations of 1.2 percent or higher. The decrease in the weighted average discount rate from 2022 to 2023 is principally due to lower long-term interest rates in the bond markets. The increase in the weighted average discount rate from 2021 to 2022 is principally due to higher long-term interest rates in the bond markets.
Our weighted average projected long-term rate of return on plan assets for the foreign qualified defined-benefit pension plans was 5.5 percent, 4.5 percent and 3.0 percent for 2023, 2022 and 2021, respectively.
The asset allocation of the investment portfolio was developed with the objective of achieving our expected rate of return and reducing volatility of asset returns, and considered the freezing of future benefits. The fixed-income portfolio is invested in corporate bonds, bond index funds and U.S. Treasury securities. Although we would expect alternative investments to yield a higher rate of return than the targeted overall long-term return, these investments are subject to greater volatility and would be less liquid than financial instruments that trade on public markets.
The fair value of our plan assets is subject to risk including significant concentrations of risk in our plan assets related to equity, interest rate and operating risk. In order to ensure plan assets are sufficient to pay benefits, a portion of our foreign qualified plans' assets are allocated to equity investments and real assets that are expected, over time, to earn higher returns with more volatility than fixed-income investments which more closely match pension liabilities. Within equity, risk is mitigated by targeting a portfolio that is broadly diversified by geography, market capitalization, manager mandate size, investment style and process.
In order to minimize asset volatility relative to the liabilities, a significant portion of plan assets are allocated to fixed-income investments that are exposed to interest rate risk. Rate increases generally will result in a decline in fixed-income assets, while reducing the present value of the liabilities. Conversely, rate decreases will increase fixed income assets, partially offsetting the related increase in the liabilities.
M. EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT PLANS (Concluded)

Potential events or circumstances that could have a negative effect on estimated fair value include the risks of inadequate diversification and other operating risks. To mitigate these risks, investments are diversified across and within asset classes in support of investment objectives. Policies and practices to address operating risks include ongoing manager oversight, plan and asset class investment guidelines and instructions that are communicated to managers, and periodic compliance and audit reviews to ensure adherence to these policies. In addition, we periodically seek the input of our independent advisor to ensure the investment policy is appropriate.
Other.    We sponsor certain post-retirement benefit plans that provide medical, dental and life insurance coverage for eligible retirees and dependents based upon age and length of service. Substantially all of these plans were frozen as of January 1, 2010. The aggregate present value of the unfunded accumulated post-retirement benefit obligation was $7 million at both December 31, 2023 and 2022.
Cash Flows.    At December 31, 2023, we expect to contribute approximately $12 million in 2024 to our non-qualified (domestic) defined-benefit pension plans.
At December 31, 2023, the benefits expected to be paid in each of the next five years, and in aggregate for the five years thereafter, relating to our defined-benefit pension plans, were as follows, in millions:
Qualified
Plans
Non-Qualified
Plans
2024$$12 
202511 
202611 
202710 
202810 
2029 - 203332 43 
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SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Equity [Abstract]  
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
N. SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY

Effective October 20, 2022, our Board of Directors authorized the repurchase, for retirement, of up to $2.0 billion of shares of our common stock, exclusive of excise tax, in open-market transactions or otherwise. During 2023, we repurchased and retired 6.2 million shares of our common stock (including 0.2 million shares to offset the dilutive impact of restricted stock units granted in 2023), for $356 million, inclusive of excise tax of $3 million. At December 31, 2023, we had $1.6 billion remaining under the 2022 authorization.
During 2022, we repurchased and retired 16.6 million shares of our common stock (including 0.6 million shares to offset the dilutive impact of restricted stock units granted in 2022), for cash aggregating $914 million.
During 2021, we repurchased and retired 17.6 million shares of our common stock (including 0.7 million shares to offset the dilutive impact of restricted stock units granted in 2021) for cash aggregating $1,026 million.
On the basis of amounts paid (declared), cash dividends per common share were $1.140 ($1.140) in 2023, $1.120 ($1.120) in 2022 and $0.845 ($0.705) in 2021.
N. SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY (Concluded)

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income.    The components of accumulated other comprehensive income attributable to Masco Corporation were as follows, in millions:
 At December 31,
 20232022
Cumulative translation adjustments, net$291 $261 
Unrecognized net loss and prior service cost, net(42)(35)
Accumulated other comprehensive income$249 $226 
The cumulative translation adjustment, net, is reported net of income tax benefit of $3 million and $2 million at December 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively. The unrecognized net loss and prior service cost, net, is reported net of income tax benefit of $6 million and $4 million at December 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively.
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RECLASSIFICATIONS FROM ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Equity [Abstract]  
RECLASSIFICATIONS FROM ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
O. RECLASSIFICATIONS FROM ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

The reclassifications from accumulated other comprehensive income to the consolidated statements of operations were as follows, in millions:
Year Ended December 31,
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income202320222021Statement of Operations Line Item
Settlement and amortization of defined-benefit pension and other post-retirement benefits (A):
Actuarial losses, net and prior service cost$$$18 Other, net
Settlement loss— — 451 Other, net
Tax expense (benefit)— (2)(104)
Net of tax$$$365 
Interest rate swaps (B):
$— $— $Interest expense
Tax expense— — 
Net of tax$— $— $
(A)    In the second quarter of 2021, we settled our qualified domestic defined-benefit pension plans and recognized $447 million of pre-tax actuarial losses from accumulated other comprehensive income and $96 million of income tax benefit, which included $11 million of related disproportionate tax expense. Additionally, the amortization of defined-benefit pension and post-retirement benefits included $3 million, net of tax, due to the disposition of pension plans in connection with the divestiture of Hüppe.
(B)    Upon full repayment and retirement of the 5.950% Notes due March 15, 2022, in the first quarter of 2021, we recognized the remaining interest rate swap loss and related disproportionate tax expense.
In addition to the above amounts, we reclassified $23 million of currency translation losses from accumulated other comprehensive income to the consolidated statement of operations in conjunction with the divestiture of Hüppe in the second quarter of 2021.
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SEGMENT INFORMATION
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Segment Reporting [Abstract]  
SEGMENT INFORMATION
P. SEGMENT INFORMATION

Our reportable segments are as follows:
Plumbing Products –  principally includes faucets, plumbing system components and valves, showerheads and handheld showers, bath hardware and accessories, bath units, tubs and shower bases and enclosures, shower drains, steam shower systems, sinks, kitchen accessories, toilets, spas, exercise pools, aquatic fitness systems, saunas and water handling systems.
Decorative Architectural Products –  principally includes paints and other coating products, paint applicators and accessories, lighting fixtures, ceiling fans, landscape lighting and LED lighting systems, and cabinet and other hardware.
The above products are sold to the residential repair and remodel and to a lesser extent the new home construction markets through home center retailers, online retailers, wholesalers and distributors, mass merchandisers, hardware stores, direct to the consumer and homebuilders.
Our operations are principally located in North America and Europe. Our country of domicile is the United States of America.
Other than those assets specifically identified within a segment, corporate assets consist primarily of property and equipment, right-of-use assets, deferred tax assets, cash and cash investments and other investments.
Our segments are based upon similarities in products and represent the aggregation of operating units, for which financial information is regularly evaluated by our corporate operating executive in determining resource allocation and assessing performance, and is periodically reviewed by the Board of Directors. Accounting policies for the segments are the same as those for us. We primarily evaluate performance based upon operating profit and, other than general corporate expense, allocate specific corporate overhead to each segment.
P. SEGMENT INFORMATION (Concluded)

Information by segment and geographic area was as follows, in millions:
Year Ended December 31,At December 31,
 
Net Sales
(A)(B)(C)(D)
Operating Profit
(E)
Assets
(F)
 202320222021202320222021202320222021
Our operations by segment were:        
Plumbing Products$4,842 $5,252 $5,135 $861 $819 $929 $3,140 $3,096 $3,195 
Decorative Architectural Products3,125 3,428 3,240 578 565 581 1,696 1,780 1,781 
Total$7,967 $8,680 $8,375 $1,439 $1,384 $1,510 $4,837 $4,876 $4,976 
Our operations by geographic area were:
North America$6,384 $6,978 $6,624 $1,210 $1,116 $1,214 $3,538 $3,552 $3,510 
International, particularly Europe1,583 1,702 1,751 229 268 296 1,299 1,324 1,466 
Total, as above$7,967 $8,680 $8,375 1,439 1,384 1,510 4,837 4,876 4,976 
General corporate expense, net (E)
(91)(87)(105)
Operating profit1,348 1,297 1,405 
Other income (expense), net(110)(104)(717)
Income before income taxes$1,238 $1,193 $688 
Corporate assets527 311 599 
Total assets   $5,363 $5,187 $5,575 

Year Ended December 31,
 
Property Additions (G)
Depreciation and Amortization
 202320222021202320222021
Our operations by segment were:
Plumbing Products$161 $154 $94 $107 $103 $101 
Decorative Architectural Products76 64 31 35 34 37 
237 218 125 142 137 138 
Unallocated amounts, principally related to corporate assets13 
Total$243 $224 $128 $149 $145 $151 
(A)Included in net sales were export sales from the U.S. of $253 million, $337 million and $322 million in 2023, 2022 and 2021, respectively.
(B)Excluded from net sales were intra-company sales between segments of less than one percent in 2023, 2022 and 2021.
(C)Included in net sales were sales to one customer of $3,070 million, $3,298 million and $3,037 million in 2023, 2022 and 2021, respectively. Such net sales were included in each of our segments.
(D)Net sales from our operations in the U.S. were $6,140 million, $6,756 million and $6,387 million in 2023, 2022 and 2021, respectively.
(E)General corporate expense, net included those expenses not specifically attributable to our segments.
(F)Long-lived assets of our operations in the U.S. and Europe were $1,459 million and $677 million, $1,372 million and $548 million, and $1,332 million and $546 million at December 31, 2023, 2022 and 2021, respectively.
(G)Property additions exclude amounts paid for long-lived assets as part of acquisitions.
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OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE), NET
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Other Income and Expenses [Abstract]  
OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE), NET
Q. OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE), NET

Other, net, which is included in other income (expense), net, was as follows, in millions:
Year Ended December 31,
 202320222021
Income from cash and cash investments$$$
Net periodic pension and post-retirement benefit expense (A)
(8)(10)(430)
Equity investment (loss) income, net(1)(6)11 
Foreign currency transaction losses(1)(3)(4)
Realized gains from private equity funds
— — 
Contingent consideration (B)
— 24 (16)
Loss on sale of businesses, net
— (1)(18)
Gain on preferred stock redemption (C)
— — 14 
Dividend income— — 
Other items, net(4)(2)(3)
Total other, net$(4)$$(439)
(A)In the second quarter of 2021, we settled our qualified domestic defined-benefit pension plans and recognized $406 million of additional pension expense. In the fourth quarter of 2021, we recognized a $7 million reduction in pension expense related to the reversion of excess pension plan assets for the settlement of such plans. Refer to Note M for additional information.
(B)We recognized $24 million of income in 2022 and $16 million of expense in 2021 from the revaluation of contingent consideration related to our acquisition of Kraus USA Inc. in the fourth quarter of 2020.
(C)In May 2021, we received, in cash, $166 million for the redemption of the ACProducts Holding, Inc. preferred stock, including all accrued but unpaid dividends, and recognized a gain of $14 million.
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INCOME TAXES
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]  
INCOME TAXES
R. INCOME TAXES
Components of income taxes on income before income taxes and the components of deferred tax assets and liabilities were as follows, in millions:

 202320222021
Income before income taxes:
U.S. $968 $873 $374 
Foreign270 320 314 
$1,238 $1,193 $688 
Income tax expense:
Currently payable:
U.S. Federal$189 $178 $145 
State and local47 29 40 
Foreign74 96 93 
Deferred:
U.S. Federal— (16)(57)
State and local(39)(10)
Foreign(1)(1)
$278 $288 $210 
Deferred tax assets at December 31:
Receivables$11 $10 
Inventories19 21 
Other assets, including stock-based compensation13 
Accrued liabilities54 52 
Noncurrent operating lease liabilities54 50 
Other long-term liabilities53 51 
Capitalized research expenditures43 20 
Net operating loss carryforward74 21 
Tax credit carryforward10 11 
327 249 
Valuation allowance(33)(15)
294 234 
Deferred tax liabilities at December 31:
Property and equipment67 56 
Operating lease right-of-use assets57 53 
Intangibles81 65 
Investment in foreign subsidiaries11 10 
Other22 17 
238 201 
Net deferred tax asset at December 31$56 $33 
The net deferred tax asset consisted of net deferred tax assets (included in other assets) of $88 million and $60 million, and net deferred tax liabilities (included in other liabilities) of $32 million and $27 million, at December 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively.
R. INCOME TAXES (Continued)

We have loss carryforwards in certain state jurisdictions resulting from perpetual losses for which deferred tax assets were not recognized as the likelihood of utilization was remote. Due to a legal restructuring of certain U.S. businesses that will occur in early 2024, it is more likely than not a significant portion of these loss carryforwards will be utilized. As a result, we recognized a $29 million state income tax benefit, net of federal expense, in the fourth quarter of 2023.
We continue to maintain a valuation allowance of $33 million and $15 million on certain state and foreign deferred tax assets as of December 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively, due primarily to cumulative loss positions in those jurisdictions.
Our capital allocation strategy includes reinvesting in our business, maintaining an investment grade credit rating, maintaining a relevant dividend and deploying excess free cash flow to share repurchases or acquisitions. In order to provide greater flexibility in the execution of our capital allocation strategy, we may repatriate earnings from certain foreign subsidiaries. Our deferred tax balance on investment in foreign subsidiaries reflects the impact of all taxable temporary differences, including those related to substantially all undistributed foreign earnings, except those that are legally restricted, and consists primarily of foreign withholding taxes.
Of the $84 million and $32 million deferred tax assets related to the net operating loss and tax credit carryforwards at December 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively, $62 million and $20 million, respectively, will expire within approximately 18 years and $22 million and $12 million, respectively, have no expiration.
A reconciliation of the U.S. Federal statutory tax rate to the income tax expense on income before income taxes was as follows:
Year Ended December 31,
 202320222021
U.S. Federal statutory tax rate 21 %21 %21 %
State and local taxes, net of U.S. Federal tax benefit
Higher taxes on foreign earnings
Valuation allowances(2)— — 
Stock-based compensation(1)— (1)
Business divestiture with no tax impact— — 
Disproportionate tax effects— — 
Other, net(1)(1)
Effective tax rate22 %24 %31 %
We incurred a $14 million state income tax expense in 2021 resulting from the loss on the termination of our qualified domestic defined-benefit pension plans providing no tax benefit in certain state jurisdictions.
The loss from the divestiture of Hüppe provided no tax benefit in certain foreign jurisdictions resulting in a $4 million foreign income tax expense in 2021.
We recorded a $16 million income tax expense due to the elimination of disproportionate tax effects from accumulated other comprehensive income relating to our interest rate swap following the retirement of the related debt and the termination of our qualified domestic defined-benefit pension plans in 2021.
Income taxes paid were $328 million, $281 million and $246 million in 2023, 2022 and 2021, respectively.
R. INCOME TAXES (Concluded)

A reconciliation of the beginning and ending liability for uncertain tax positions, is as follows, in millions:
 20232022
Balance at January 1$83 $81 
Current year tax positions:
Additions17 21 
Reductions(2)(5)
Prior year tax positions:
Additions— 
Reductions— (3)
Lapse of applicable statutes of limitation(12)(11)
Settlement with tax authorities(5)— 
Balance at December 31$84 $83 
Liability for interest and penalties13 11 
Balance at December 31, including interest and penalties$97 $94 
If recognized, $66 million of the liability for uncertain tax positions at both December 31, 2023 and 2022, net of any U.S. Federal tax benefit, would impact our effective tax rate.
Interest and penalties recognized in income tax expense were insignificant in years ended December 31, 2023, 2022 and 2021.
Of the $97 million and $94 million total liability for uncertain tax positions (including related interest and penalties) at December 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively, $93 million and $92 million are recorded in other liabilities, respectively, and $4 million and $2 million are recorded as a net offset to other assets, respectively.
We file income tax returns in the U.S. Federal jurisdiction, and various local, state and foreign jurisdictions. We continue to participate in the Compliance Assurance Process ("CAP"). CAP is a real-time audit of the U.S. Federal income tax return that allows the Internal Revenue Service ("IRS"), working in conjunction with us, to determine tax return compliance with the U.S. Federal tax law prior to filing the return. This program provides us with greater certainty about our tax liability for a given year within months, rather than years, of filing our annual tax return and greatly reduces the need for recording a liability for U.S. Federal uncertain tax positions. The IRS has completed their examination of our consolidated U.S. Federal tax returns through 2022. With few exceptions, we are no longer subject to state or foreign income tax examinations on filed returns for years before 2018.
As a result of tax audit closings, settlements and the expiration of applicable statutes of limitation in various jurisdictions within the next 12 months, we anticipate that it is reasonably possible the liability for uncertain tax positions could be reduced by approximately $13 million.
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INCOME PER COMMON SHARE
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]  
INCOME PER COMMON SHARE
S. INCOME PER COMMON SHARE

Reconciliations of the numerators and denominators used in the computations of basic and diluted income per common share were as follows, in millions:
Year Ended December 31,
 202320222021
Numerator (basic and diluted):
Net income$908 $844 $410 
Less: Allocation to redeemable noncontrolling interest— (2)
Less: Allocation to unvested restricted stock awards— 
Net income attributable to common shareholders$908 $842 $406 
Denominator:
Basic common shares (based upon weighted average)225 231 249 
Add: Stock option dilution
Diluted common shares226 232 251 
We follow accounting guidance regarding determining whether instruments granted in share-based payment transactions are participating securities. This accounting guidance clarifies that share-based payment awards that entitle their holders to receive non-forfeitable dividends prior to vesting should be considered participating securities. The dividends associated with the unvested restricted stock units are forfeitable, and consequently, the restricted stock units are not considered a participating security and are not accounted for under the two-class method. We have also granted restricted stock awards that contain non-forfeitable rights to dividends on unvested shares; such unvested restricted stock awards are considered participating securities. As participating securities, the unvested shares are required to be included in the calculation of our basic income per common share, using the two-class method. The two-class method of computing income per common share is an allocation method that calculates income per share for each class of common stock and participating security according to dividends declared and participation rights in undistributed earnings. For the years ended December 31, 2023, 2022 and 2021, we allocated dividends and undistributed earnings to the participating securities.
The following stock options, restricted stock units and performance restricted stock units were excluded from the computation of weighted-average diluted common shares outstanding due to their anti-dilutive effect, in thousands:
Year Ended December 31,
 202320222021
Number of stock options 871635296
Number of restricted stock units 520 — 
Number of performance restricted stock units — 15 — 
Common shares outstanding included on our balance sheet and for the calculation of income per common share do not include unvested stock awards (79,000 and 273,000 common shares at December 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively). Shares outstanding for legal requirements included all common shares that have voting rights (including unvested stock awards).
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OTHER COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]  
OTHER COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
T. OTHER COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

Litigation.   We are involved in claims and litigation, including class actions, mass torts and regulatory proceedings, which arise in the ordinary course of our business. The types of matters may include, among others: advertising, competition, contract, data privacy, employment, environmental, insurance coverage, intellectual property, personal injury, product compliance, product liability, securities and warranty. We believe we have adequate defenses in these matters. We are also subject to product safety regulations, product recalls and direct claims for product liabilities. We believe the likelihood that the outcome of these claims, litigation and product safety matters would have a material adverse effect on us is remote. However, there is no assurance that we will prevail in these matters, and we could, in the future, incur judgments or penalties, enter into settlements of claims or revise our expectations regarding the outcome of these matters, which could materially impact our results of operations.
Warranty.    Changes in our warranty liability were as follows, in millions:
Year Ended December 31,
 20232022
Balance at January 1$80 $80 
Accruals for warranties issued during the year35 40 
Accruals related to pre-existing warranties(3)
Settlements made (in cash or kind) during the year(42)(34)
Other, net (including currency translation and acquisitions)(3)
Balance at December 31$83 $80 
Other Matters.    We enter into contracts, which include reasonable and customary indemnifications that are standard for the industries in which we operate. Such indemnifications include claims made against builders by homeowners for issues relating to our products and workmanship. In conjunction with divestitures and other transactions, we occasionally provide reasonable and customary indemnifications. We have not paid a material amount related to these indemnifications, and we evaluate the probability that amounts may be incurred and record an estimated liability when it is probable and reasonably estimable.
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INSURANCE SETTLEMENT
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Unusual or Infrequent Items, or Both [Abstract]  
INSURANCE SETTLEMENT
U. INSURANCE SETTLEMENT

During the third quarter of 2023, we received an insurance settlement payment in our Decorative Architectural Products segment related to lost sales resulting from a weather event that occurred in Texas in 2021 which impacted the operations of a resin supplier and interrupted our ability to manufacture certain paints and other coating products. The insurance settlement payment increased gross profit and operating profit by $40 million for the year ended December 31, 2023.
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SCHEDULE II. VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
SEC Schedule, 12-09, Valuation and Qualifying Accounts [Abstract]  
SCHEDULE II. VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS
SCHEDULE II. VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS
For the Years Ended December 31, 2023, 2022 and 2021
 (In Millions)
Column AColumn BColumn C Column D Column E
Additions  
DescriptionBalance at Beginning of PeriodCharged to Costs and ExpensesCharged to Other Accounts Deductions Balance at End of Period
Allowances for credit losses deducted from accounts receivable in the balance sheet:       
2023$$$—  $(5)(a)$11 
2022$$$—  $(3)(a)$
2021$$$—  $(2)(a) (b)$
Valuation allowance on deferred tax assets:       
2023$15 $$53 
(c) (d)
$(37)
(e)
$33 
2022$17 $— $— $(2)
(f)
$15 
2021$35 $$— $(23)
(b)
$17 
______________________________
(a)Deductions, representing uncollectible accounts written off, less recoveries of accounts written off in prior years.
(b)As a result of the Hüppe divestiture in May 2021, $1 million was removed from allowance for credit losses and $23 million was removed from valuation allowance on deferred tax assets.
(c)As a result of the acquisition of Sauna360 Group Oy in the third quarter of 2023, $5 million was added to valuation allowance on deferred tax assets.
(d)$48 million was added to valuation allowance resulting from the establishment of certain state deferred tax assets for which the likelihood of utilization is no longer considered remote.
(e)Due to a legal restructuring of certain U.S. businesses that will occur in early 2024, a $37 million reduction in valuation allowance was recorded as a $29 million state income tax benefit, net of federal expense.
(f)Net reduction to valuation allowance recorded as an income tax benefit.
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Pay vs Performance Disclosure - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Dec. 31, 2021
Pay vs Performance Disclosure      
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent $ 908 $ 844 $ 410
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Insider Trading Arrangements
3 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
shares
Dec. 31, 2023
shares
Trading Arrangements, by Individual    
Non-Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Adopted false  
Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Terminated false  
Non-Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Terminated false  
Keith J. Allman [Member]    
Trading Arrangements, by Individual    
Material Terms of Trading Arrangement  
On December 6, 2023, Keith J. Allman, our President and Chief Executive Officer, adopted a new 10b5-1 Trading Plan that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense of Rule 10b5-1(c) of the Exchange Act (the "Plan"). Trades under the Plan are permitted to begin on March 6, 2024 and the Plan's maximum duration is until October 31, 2024. The Plan is intended to allow for: (i) the sale of 56,676 shares, (ii) the exercise and sale of up to 1,162,972 stock options, and (iii) the sale of shares acquired by Mr. Allman upon the vesting of performance restricted stock units ("PRSUs") granted to him under our 2021-2023 Long Term Incentive Program (the number of PRSUs that vest is subject to certain performance conditions under the Long Term Incentive Program, with a maximum of 84,260 PRSUs).
Name Keith J. Allman  
Title President and Chief Executive Officer  
Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Adopted true  
Adoption Date December 6, 2023  
Arrangement Duration 239 days  
Keith J. Allman Rule Trading Arrangement, Common Stock [Member] | Keith J. Allman [Member]    
Trading Arrangements, by Individual    
Aggregate Available 56,676 56,676
Keith J. Allman Rule Trading Arrangement, Stock Options [Member] | Keith J. Allman [Member]    
Trading Arrangements, by Individual    
Aggregate Available 1,162,972 1,162,972
Keith J. Allman Rule Trading Arrangement, Performance Restricted Stock Units [Member] | Keith J. Allman [Member]    
Trading Arrangements, by Individual    
Aggregate Available 84,260 84,260
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ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Policies)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Accounting Policies [Abstract]  
Basis of Presentation
Basis of Presentation. The accompanying consolidated financial statements and footnotes have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted ("GAAP") in the United States of America. Within the financial statements and tables presented, certain columns and rows may not add due to the use of rounded numbers for disclosure purposes.
Principles of Consolidation
Principles of Consolidation.    The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Masco Corporation and all majority-owned subsidiaries. All significant intercompany transactions have been eliminated. We consolidate the assets, liabilities and results of operations of variable interest entities for which we are the primary beneficiary.
Use of Estimates and Assumptions in the Preparation of Financial Statements
Use of Estimates and Assumptions in the Preparation of Financial Statements.    The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires us to make certain estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, disclosure of any contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results may differ from these estimates and assumptions.
Revenue Recognition
Revenue Recognition.    We recognize revenue as control of our products is transferred to our customers, which is generally at the time of shipment or upon delivery based on the contractual terms with our customers. Our customers' payment terms generally range from 30 to 65 days.
We provide customer programs and incentive offerings, including special pricing and co-operative advertising arrangements, promotions and other volume-based incentives. These customer programs and incentives are considered variable consideration. We include in revenue variable consideration only to the extent that it is probable that a significant reversal in the amount of cumulative revenue recognized will not occur when the variable consideration is resolved. This determination is made based upon known customer program and incentive offerings at the time of sale and expected sales volume forecasts as it relates to our volume-based incentives. This determination is updated each reporting period.
Certain product sales include a right of return. We estimate future product returns at the time of sale based on historical experience and record a corresponding refund liability. We additionally record an asset, based on historical experience, for the amount of product we expect to return to inventory as a result of the return, which is recorded in prepaid expenses and other in the consolidated balance sheets.
We consider shipping and handling activities performed by us as activities to fulfill the sales of our products. Amounts billed for shipping and handling are included in net sales, while costs incurred for shipping and handling are included in cost of sales. We capitalize incremental costs of obtaining a contract and expense the costs on a straight-line basis over the contractual period if the cost is recoverable, the cost would not have been incurred without the contract and the term of the contract is greater than one year; otherwise, we expense the amounts as incurred. We do not adjust the promised amount of consideration for the effects of a financing component if the period between when we transfer our products or services and when our customers pay for our products or services is expected to be one year or less.
Customer Displays
Customer Displays.    In-store displays that are owned by us and used to market our products are included in other assets in the consolidated balance sheets and are amortized using the straight-line method over the expected useful life of three to five years; related amortization expense is classified as a selling expense in the consolidated statements of operations.
Foreign Currency
Foreign Currency.    The financial statements of our foreign subsidiaries are measured using the local currency as the functional currency. Assets and liabilities of these subsidiaries are translated at exchange rates as of the balance sheet dates. Revenues and expenses are translated at average exchange rates in effect during the year. The resulting cumulative translation adjustments have been recorded in accumulated other comprehensive income in the consolidated balance sheets. Realized foreign currency transaction gains and losses are included in other income (expense), net in the consolidated statements of operations.
Cash and Cash Investments
Cash and Cash Investments.    We consider all highly liquid investments with an initial maturity of three months or less to be cash and cash investments.
Receivables Receivables.    We do business with home center retailers, wholesalers and a number of other customers. We monitor our exposure for credit losses on customer receivable balances and other financial investments measured at amortized cost and the credit worthiness of customers on an on-going basis, including requiring the completion of credit applications and performing periodic reviews of our open accounts receivable. We record allowances for credit losses for estimated losses resulting from the inability of our customers to fulfill their required payment obligation to us. Allowances are estimated based upon specific customer balances, where a risk of loss has been identified, and also include a provision for losses based upon historical collection experience and write-off activity as well as reasonable and supportable forecast information that considers macro-economic factors and industry-specific trends associated with our businesses, among others. A separate allowance is recorded for customer incentive rebates and is generally based upon sales activity. Receivables are presented net of certain allowances (including allowances for credit losses) of $59 million and $53 million at December 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively. Our receivables balances are generally due in less than one year.
Property and Equipment
Property and Equipment.    Property and equipment, including significant improvements to existing facilities, are recorded at cost. Upon retirement or disposal, the cost and accumulated depreciation are removed from the accounts and any gain or loss is included in the consolidated statements of operations. Maintenance and repair costs are charged against earnings as incurred.
At the asset group level, we review our property and equipment as events occur or circumstances change that would more likely than not reduce the fair value of the property and equipment below its carrying amount. If the carrying amount of property and equipment is not recoverable from its undiscounted cash flows, then we would recognize an impairment loss for the difference between the carrying amount and the current fair value. Further, we evaluate the remaining useful lives of property and equipment at each reporting period to determine whether events and circumstances warrant a revision to the remaining depreciation periods.
Depreciation Depreciation.    Depreciation expense is computed principally using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets. The estimated useful lives of depreciable assets are as follows: buildings and land improvements, 20 to 40 years, computer hardware and software, three to six years, and machinery and equipment, three to 25 years.
Leases
Leases. We determine if an arrangement is a lease at inception. Operating leases are included in operating lease right-of-use assets (“ROU assets”), accrued liabilities and noncurrent operating lease liabilities on our consolidated balance sheet. Finance lease ROU assets are included in property and equipment, net, notes payable, and long-term debt on our consolidated balance sheets.
ROU assets represent our right to use an underlying asset for the duration of the lease term while lease liabilities represent our obligation to make lease payments in exchange for the right to use an underlying asset. ROU assets and lease liabilities are measured based on the present value of fixed lease payments over the lease term at the commencement date. The ROU asset also includes any lease payments made prior to the commencement date and initial direct costs incurred, and is reduced by any lease incentives received. We review our ROU assets as events occur or circumstances change that would indicate the carrying amount of the ROU assets are not recoverable and exceed their fair values. If the carrying amount of the ROU asset is not recoverable from its undiscounted cash flows, then we would recognize an impairment loss for the difference between the carrying amount and the current fair value.
As most of our leases do not provide an implicit discount rate, we generally use our incremental borrowing rate on the commencement date of the lease as the discount rate in determining the present value of future lease payments. We determine the incremental borrowing rate for each lease by using the current yields of our uncollateralized, publicly traded debts with maturity periods similar to the respective lease term or a comparable market alternative, adjusted to a collateralized basis based on third-party data. Our lease terms may include options to extend or terminate the lease when there are relevant economic incentives present that make it reasonably certain that we will exercise that option. We account for any non-lease components separately from lease components.
A. ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued)
For operating leases, lease expense for future fixed lease payments is recognized on a straight-line basis over the lease term. For finance leases, lease expense for future fixed lease payments is recognized using the effective interest rate method over the lease term. Variable lease payments are recognized as lease expense in the period incurred. Leases with an initial term of 12 months or less are not recorded on the consolidated balance sheets; we recognize lease expense for these leases on a straight-line basis over the lease term.
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets.    We perform our annual impairment testing of goodwill in the fourth quarter of each year, or as events occur or circumstances change that would more likely than not reduce the fair value of a reporting unit below its carrying amount. We have defined our reporting units and completed the impairment testing of goodwill at the operating segment level. Our operating segments are reporting units that engage in business activities, for which discrete financial information, including five-year forecasts, is available. We compare the fair value of the reporting units to the carrying value of the reporting units for goodwill impairment testing. Fair value is determined using a discounted cash flow method, which includes significant unobservable inputs (Level 3 inputs), and requires us to make significant estimates and assumptions, including long-term projections of cash flows, market conditions and appropriate discount rates. Our judgments are based upon historical experience, current market trends, consultations with external valuation specialists and other information. In estimating future cash flows, we rely on internally generated five-year forecasts for sales and operating profits, and, currently, a two percent to three percent long-term assumed annual growth rate of cash flows for periods after the five-year forecast. For 2023, we utilized a weighted average cost of capital of approximately 9.50 percent as the basis to determine the discount rate to apply to the estimated future cash flows. Based upon our assessment of the risks impacting each of our businesses, we applied a risk premium to increase the discount rate to a range of 11.50 percent to 13.50 percent for our reporting units. If the carrying amount of a reporting unit exceeds its fair value, an impairment loss is recognized to the extent that a reporting unit's carrying value exceeds its fair value, not to exceed the carrying amount of goodwill in that reporting unit.
We review our other indefinite-lived intangible assets for impairment annually in the fourth quarter, or as events occur or circumstances change that indicate the assets may be impaired without regard to the business unit. Potential impairment is identified by comparing the fair value of an other indefinite-lived intangible asset to its carrying value. We utilize a relief-from-royalty model to estimate the fair value of other indefinite-lived intangible assets. We consider the implications of both external (e.g., market growth, competition and local economic conditions) and internal (e.g., product sales and expected product growth) factors and their potential impact on cash flows related to the intangible asset in both the near- and long-term. We also consider the profitability of the business, among other factors, to determine the royalty rate for use in the impairment assessment. We utilize our weighted average cost of capital of approximately 9.50 percent as the basis to determine the discount rate to apply to the estimated future cash flows. In 2023, based upon our assessment of the risks impacting each of our businesses and the nature of the other indefinite-lived intangible asset (i.e., trade name), we applied a risk premium to increase the discount rate to a range of 12.25 percent to 14.50 percent for our other indefinite-lived intangible assets.
While we believe that the estimates and assumptions underlying the valuation methodologies are reasonable, different estimates and assumptions could result in different outcomes.
Intangible assets with finite useful lives are amortized using the straight-line method over their estimated useful lives. We review our intangible assets with finite useful lives as events occur or circumstances change that would more likely than not reduce the fair value of the assets below its carrying amount. If the carrying amount of the assets is not recoverable from the undiscounted cash flows, then we would recognize an impairment loss for the difference between the carrying amount and the current fair value. We evaluate the remaining useful lives of amortizable intangible assets at each reporting period to determine whether events or circumstances warrant a revision to the remaining periods of amortization.
Refer to Note H for additional information regarding goodwill and other intangible assets.
Acquisitions
Acquisitions.    We allocate the purchase price of an acquired business to its identifiable assets and liabilities based on estimated fair values. The excess of the purchase price over the amount allocated to the assets and liabilities, if any, is recorded as goodwill. In addition, any contingent consideration is fair valued as of the date of the acquisition and is recorded as part of the purchase price. This estimate is updated in future periods and any changes in the estimate, which are not considered an adjustment to the purchase price, are recorded in our consolidated statements of operations.
We use all available information to estimate fair values. We typically engage external valuation specialists to assist in the fair value determination of identifiable intangible assets and any other significant assets or liabilities. We adjust the preliminary purchase price allocation, as necessary, up to one year after the acquisition closing date as we obtain more information regarding assets acquired and liabilities assumed based on facts and circumstances that existed as of the acquisition date.
Our purchase price allocation methodology contains uncertainties because it requires us to make assumptions and to apply judgment to estimate the fair value of acquired assets and assumed liabilities. We estimate the fair value of assets and liabilities based upon the carrying value of the acquired assets and assumed liabilities and widely accepted valuation techniques, including discounted cash flows. Unanticipated events or circumstances may occur which could affect the accuracy of our fair value estimates, including assumptions regarding industry economic factors and business strategies.
Other estimates used in determining fair value include, but are not limited to, future cash flows or income related to intangibles, market rate assumptions and appropriate discount rates. Our estimates of fair value are based upon assumptions believed to be reasonable, but that are inherently uncertain, and therefore, may not be realized. Accordingly, there can be no assurance that the estimates, assumptions, and values reflected in the valuations will be realized, and actual results could vary materially.
Refer to Note B for additional information regarding acquisitions.
Fair Value of Financial Instruments
Fair Value of Financial Instruments.    We use derivative financial instruments to manage certain exposure to fluctuations in earnings and cash flows resulting from changes in foreign currency exchange rates, and occasionally from interest rate exposures. Derivative financial instruments are recorded in the consolidated balance sheets as either an asset or liability measured at fair value, netted by counterparty, where the right of offset exists. The gain or loss is recognized in determining current earnings during the period of the change in fair value. We currently do not have any derivative instruments for which we have designated hedge accounting.
Warranty
Warranty.    We offer limited warranties on certain products with warranty periods that can last up to the lifetime of the product to the original purchaser. At the time of sale, we accrue a warranty liability for the estimated future cost to provide products, parts or services to repair or replace products, or refunds to satisfy our warranty obligations. Our estimate of future costs to service our warranty obligations is based upon the information available and includes a number of factors, such as the warranty coverage, the warranty period, historical experience specific to the nature, frequency and average cost to service the claim, along with industry and demographic trends.
Certain factors and related assumptions in determining our warranty liability involve judgments and estimates and are sensitive to changes in the factors described above. We believe that the warranty accrual is appropriate; however, actual claims incurred could differ from our original estimates which would require us to adjust our previously established accruals. Refer to Note T for additional information on our warranty accrual.
A significant portion of our business is at the consumer retail level through home center retailers and other major retailers. A consumer may return a product to a retailer that is a warranty return. However, certain retailers do not distinguish between warranty and other types of returns when they claim a return deduction from us. Our revenue recognition policy takes into account this type of return when recognizing revenue, and an estimate of these amounts is recorded as a deduction to net sales at the time of sale.
Insurance Reserves Insurance Reserves.    We provide for expenses associated with workers' compensation and product liability obligations when such amounts are probable and can be reasonably estimated. The accruals are adjusted as new information develops or circumstances change that would affect the estimated liability. Any obligations expected to be settled within 12 months are recorded in accrued liabilities; all other obligations are recorded in other liabilities
Litigation
Litigation. We are involved in claims and litigation, including class actions, mass torts and regulatory proceedings, which arise in the ordinary course of our business. Liabilities and costs associated with these matters require estimates and judgments based upon our professional knowledge and experience and that of our legal counsel. When a liability is probable of being incurred and our exposure in these matters is reasonably estimable, amounts are recorded as charges to earnings. The ultimate resolution of these exposures may differ due to subsequent developments.
Stock-Based Compensation
Stock-Based Compensation.    We issue stock-based incentives in various forms to our employees and non-employee Directors. Outstanding stock-based incentives were in the form of restricted stock units ("RSUs"), performance restricted stock units ("PRSUs"), stock options, long-term stock awards, phantom stock awards, and stock appreciation rights ("SARs").
We measure compensation expense for RSUs and long-term stock awards at the market price of our common stock at the grant date. We measure compensation expense for PRSUs at the expected payout of the awards. We measure compensation expense for stock options using a Black-Scholes option pricing model. We recognize forfeitures related to RSUs, PRSUs, stock options and long-term stock awards as they occur.
We initially measure compensation expense for phantom stock awards at the market price of our common stock at the grant date. Phantom stock awards are linked to the value of our common stock on the date of grant and are settled in cash upon vesting. We account for phantom stock awards as liability-based awards; the liability is remeasured and adjusted at the end of each reporting period until the awards are fully-vested and paid to the employees. We measure compensation expense for SARs using a Black-Scholes option pricing model; such expense is recognized ratably over the vesting period. SARs are linked to the value of our common stock on the date of grant and are settled in cash upon exercise. We account for SARs using the fair value method, which requires outstanding SARs to be classified as liability-based awards. The liability is remeasured and adjusted at the end of each reporting period until the SARs are exercised and payment is made to the employees or the SARs expire.
In December 2019, our Compensation and Talent Committee of the Board of Directors (the "Compensation Committee") amended the terms of equity awards under our 2014 Long Term Stock Incentive Plan to provide that newly issued RSUs, stock options, phantom stock awards and SARs vest over a three-year period and redefined retirement-eligibility as age 65 or age 55 with at least 10 years of continuous service. As such, compensation expense for equity awards granted in 2020 and thereafter is recognized ratably over the shorter of the vesting period, typically three years, or the length of time until the grantee becomes retirement eligible. For grants prior to 2020, expense was recognized ratably over the shorter of the vesting period of the long-term stock awards, stock options and phantom stock awards, typically five years, or the length of time until the grantee became retirement-eligible, generally at age 65. Expense for PRSUs is recognized ratably over the three-year vesting period of the units.
Refer to Note L for additional information on stock-based compensation.
Noncontrolling Interest
Noncontrolling Interest.    We owned 68 percent of Hansgrohe SE at both December 31, 2023 and 2022. The aggregate noncontrolling interest, net of dividends, at December 31, 2023 and 2022 has been recorded as a component of equity on our consolidated balance sheets.
Discontinued Operations Discontinued Operations. We report financial results for discontinued operations separately from continuing operations to distinguish the financial impact of disposal transactions from ongoing operations. Discontinued operations reporting occurs only when the disposal of a component or a group of components represents a strategic shift that will have a major effect on our operations and financial results. In our consolidated statements of cash flows, the cash flow from discontinued operations are not separately classified.
Income Taxes
Income Taxes. We record deferred taxes on the future tax consequences of differences between the financial statement carrying value of our assets and liabilities and their respective tax basis. The realization of deferred tax assets depends on sufficient sources of taxable income in future periods. If, based upon all available evidence, both positive and negative, it is more likely than not our deferred tax assets will not be realized, a valuation allowance is recorded.
We only recognize the tax benefits from income tax positions that have a greater than 50 percent likelihood of being sustained upon examination by the taxing authorities. A liability is recorded for uncertain tax positions where it is more likely than not the position may not be sustained based on its technical merits. We record interest and penalties on our uncertain tax positions in income tax expense.
We record the tax effects of Global Intangible Low-taxed Income related to our foreign operations, if applicable, as a component of income tax expense in the period the tax arises.
We allocate our provision for income taxes between continuing operations and other categories of earnings. Adjustments to deferred taxes originally recorded to other comprehensive income (loss) may reverse in a different category of earnings, such as continuing operations, resulting in a disproportionate tax effect within accumulated other comprehensive income. Generally, a disproportionate tax effect will be eliminated and recognized in income tax expense when the circumstances upon which it is premised cease to exist.
The disproportionate tax effects related to our various qualified domestic defined-benefit pension plans were eliminated from accumulated other comprehensive income at the termination of the related pension plans in 2021. The disproportionate tax effect relating to our interest rate swap hedge, which was terminated in 2012, was eliminated from accumulated other comprehensive income upon the early retirement of the related debt in March 2021.
Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements
Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements. In September 2022, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued ASU 2022-04, "Liabilities – Supplier Finance Programs (Subtopic 405-50): Disclosure of Supplier Finance Program Obligations,” which requires that an entity that uses a supplier finance program in connection with the purchase of goods or services disclose information about the program’s nature, activity during the period, changes from period to period, and potential magnitude. We adopted this standard for annual periods on a retrospective basis, including interim periods within those annual periods, beginning January 1, 2023, except for the amendment on rollforward information, which is effective prospectively for annual periods beginning January 1, 2024 and will be adopted at that time. The adoption of this guidance modified our disclosures, but did not have an impact on our financial position and results of operations.
Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements.  In December 2023, the FASB issued ASU 2023-09, "Income Taxes (Topic 740): Improvements to Income Tax Disclosures,” which requires additional income tax disclosures, particularly regarding the effective tax rate reconciliation and income taxes paid. ASU 2023-09 is effective on a prospective basis for annual periods beginning January 1, 2025, with early adoption permitted. The adoption of this guidance will modify our disclosures, but will not have an impact on our financial position and results of operations.

In November 2023, the FASB issued ASU 2023-07, "Segment Reporting (Topic 280): Improvements to Reportable Segment Disclosures,” which requires additional disclosures regarding an entity's reportable segments, particularly regarding significant segment expenses, as well as information relating to the chief operating decision maker. ASU 2023-07 is effective on a retrospective basis for annual periods beginning January 1, 2024, and interim periods within those annual periods beginning January 1, 2025, with early adoption permitted. The adoption of this guidance will modify our disclosures, but will not have an impact on our financial position and results of operations.
A. ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Concluded)

In March 2023, the FASB issued ASU 2023-02, "Investments – Equity Method and Joint Ventures (Topic 323): Accounting for Investments in Tax Credit Structures Using the Proportional Amortization Method,” which permits an entity to elect to account for their tax equity investments using the proportional amortization method if certain conditions are met, regardless of the tax credit program from which the income tax credits are received. ASU 2023-02 is effective for annual periods on either a modified retrospective or retrospective basis, including interim periods within those annual periods, beginning January 1, 2024. Early adoption is permitted. We plan to adopt this standard beginning January 1, 2024, and do not anticipate that the adoption of this new standard will have a material effect on our financial position or results of operations.
Inventories Inventories, which include purchased parts, materials, direct labor and applied overhead, are stated at the lower of cost or net realizable value, with cost determined primarily by use of the first-in, first-out method, and to a lesser extent the average cost method.
Supplier Finance Program We facilitate a voluntary supply chain finance program (the "program") to provide certain of our suppliers with the opportunity to sell receivables due from us to participating financial institutions at the sole discretion of both the suppliers and the financial institutions. A third party administers the program; our responsibility is limited to making payment on the terms originally negotiated with our supplier, regardless of whether the supplier sells its receivable to a financial institution. We do not enter into agreements with any of the participating financial institutions in connection with the program. The range of payment terms we negotiate with our suppliers is consistent, irrespective of whether a supplier participates in the program.
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REVENUE (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]  
Disaggregation of Revenue
Our revenues are derived from sales to customers in North America and Internationally, particularly Europe. Net sales from these geographic areas, by segment, were as follows, in millions:
Year Ended December 31, 2023
Plumbing ProductsDecorative Architectural ProductsTotal
Primary geographic areas:
North America$3,259 $3,125 $6,384 
International, particularly Europe1,583 — 1,583 
Total$4,842 $3,125 $7,967 
Year Ended December 31, 2022
Plumbing ProductsDecorative Architectural ProductsTotal
Primary geographic areas:
North America$3,550 $3,428 $6,978 
International, particularly Europe1,702 — 1,702 
Total$5,252 $3,428 $8,680 

Year Ended December 31, 2021
Plumbing ProductsDecorative Architectural ProductsTotal
Primary geographic areas:
North America$3,384 $3,240 $6,624 
International, particularly Europe1,751 — 1,751 
Total$5,135 $3,240 $8,375 
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss
Changes in the allowance for credit losses deducted from accounts receivable were as follows, in millions:
Year Ended December 31,
20232022
Balance at January 1 $$
Provision for expected credit losses during the period
Write-offs charged against the allowance(6)(4)
Recoveries of amounts previously written off
Balance at December 31$11 $
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INVENTORIES (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]  
Schedule of Inventories
The components of inventory were as follows, in millions:
At December 31,
 20232022
Finished goods$630 $715 
Raw materials298 408 
Work in process94 113 
Total$1,022 $1,236 
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LEASES (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Leases [Abstract]  
Lease, Cost
The components of lease cost included in net income were as follows, in millions:
Year Ended December 31,
 202320222021
Operating lease cost$61 $56 $48 
Short-term lease cost10 10 
Variable lease cost
Finance lease cost:
Amortization of right-of-use assets
Interest on lease liabilities
Schedule of Supplemental Cash Flow Information Related to Leases
Supplemental cash flow information related to leases was as follows, in millions:
Year Ended December 31,
 202320222021
Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities:
Operating cash flows for operating leases$50 $47 $47 
Operating cash flows for finance leases
Financing cash flows for finance leases
 
ROU assets obtained in exchange for new lease obligations:
Operating leases (A)
41 126 67 
Finance leases— — — 
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(A)Includes $6 million and $2 million of ROU assets obtained in exchange for new lease obligations related to the acquisitions of Sauna360 in 2023 and ESS and Steamist in 2021, respectively.
Lessee, Other Lease Information
Certain other information related to leases was as follows:
At December 31
202320222021
Weighted-average remaining lease term:
Operating leases10 years10 years9 years
Finance leases8 years9 years9 years
 
Weighted-average discount rate:
Operating leases5.2 %4.8 %4.0 %
Finance leases3.3 %3.3 %3.3 %
Schedule of Supplemental Balance Sheet Information Related to Leases
Supplemental balance sheet information related to leases was as follows, in millions:
At December 31
20232022
Operating LeasesFinance LeasesOperating LeasesFinance Leases
Property and equipment, net$— $19 $— $21 
Notes payable— — 
Accrued liabilities44 — 39 — 
Long-term debt— 17 — 20 
Finance Lease, Liability, Maturity
At December 31, 2023, future maturities of lease liabilities were as follows, in millions:
Operating LeasesFinance Leases
Year ending December 31,
2024$57 $
202553 
202648 
202736 
202829 
Thereafter167 
Total lease payments390 23 
Less: imputed interest(88)(3)
Total$302 $20 
Operating Lease, Liability, Maturity
At December 31, 2023, future maturities of lease liabilities were as follows, in millions:
Operating LeasesFinance Leases
Year ending December 31,
2024$57 $
202553 
202648 
202736 
202829 
Thereafter167 
Total lease payments390 23 
Less: imputed interest(88)(3)
Total$302 $20 
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PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]  
Schedule of Property and Equipment
The components of property and equipment, net were as follows, in millions:
At December 31,
 20232022
Land and improvements$96 $67 
Buildings632 579 
Computer hardware and software281 265 
Machinery and equipment1,385 1,255 
2,393 2,166 
Less: Accumulated depreciation(1,272)(1,191)
Total$1,121 $975 
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GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]  
Schedule of Changes in Carrying Amount of Goodwill
Goodwill at December 31, 2023, by segment, was as follows, in millions:
 Gross Goodwill At December 31, 2023Accumulated Impairment LossesNet Goodwill At December 31, 2023
Plumbing Products$677 $(301)$377 
Decorative Architectural Products366 (139)227 
Total$1,043 $(440)$604 
The changes in the carrying amount of goodwill for years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022, by segment, were as follows, in millions:
 Gross Goodwill At December 31, 2022Accumulated Impairment LossesNet Goodwill At December 31, 2022Acquisitions (A)Pre-tax Impairment ChargeForeign Currency TranslationNet Goodwill At December 31, 2023
Plumbing Products$611 $(301)$310 $59 $— $$377 
Decorative Architectural Products366 (139)227 — — — 227 
Total$977 $(440)$537 $59 $— $$604 


 Gross Goodwill At December 31, 2021Accumulated Impairment LossesNet Goodwill At December 31, 2021AcquisitionsPre-tax Impairment ChargeForeign Currency TranslationNet Goodwill At December 31, 2022
Plumbing Products$623 $(301)$322 $— $— $(12)$310 
Decorative Architectural Products366 (120)246 — (19)— 227 
Total$989 $(421)$568 $— $(19)$(12)$537 
(A)    In the third quarter of 2023, we acquired Sauna360. Refer to Note B for additional information.
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ACCRUED LIABILITIES (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Accrued Liabilities, Current [Abstract]  
Schedule of Accrued Liabilities
The components of accrued liabilities were as follows, in millions:
At December 31,
 20232022
Advertising and sales promotion$274 $295 
Salaries, wages and commissions189 136 
Employee retirement plans66 41 
Deferred revenue45 61 
Operating lease liabilities (Note F)44 39 
Warranty (Note T)42 34 
Income taxes payable32 48 
Product returns30 25 
Interest29 30 
Property, payroll and other taxes22 16 
Insurance reserves20 20 
Other62 62 
Total$852 $807 
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DEBT (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]  
Schedule of long-term debt The carrying value of outstanding debt was as follows, in millions:
At December 31,
 20232022
Notes and debentures:  
3.500%, due November 15, 2027
$300 $300 
1.500%, due February 15, 2028
599 599 
7.750%, due August 1, 2029
235 235 
2.000%, due October 1, 2030
300 300 
2.000%, due February 15, 2031
597 596 
6.500%, due August 15, 2032
200 200 
4.500%, due May 15, 2047
416 416 
3.125%, due February 15, 2051
300 300 
364-day term loan, due April 26, 2023— 200 
Other20 25 
Prepaid debt issuance costs(18)(20)
2,948 3,151 
Less: Current portion205 
Total long-term debt$2,945 $2,946 
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STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Share-Based Payment Arrangement [Abstract]  
Schedule of Pre-Tax Compensation Expense and the Related Income Tax Benefit for these Stock-Based Incentives
Pre-tax compensation expense included in income before income taxes for these stock-based incentives was as follows, in millions:
Year Ended December 31,
 202320222021
Restricted stock units$15 $32 $28 
Performance restricted stock units10 
Stock options
Long-term stock awards10 
Phantom stock awards and stock appreciation rights
Total$31 $49 $61 
Schedule of the Company's Long-Term Stock Award Activity
Our restricted stock unit activity was as follows, units in thousands:
Year Ended December 31,
202320222021
 Number of SharesWeighted Average Grant Date Fair ValueNumber of SharesWeighted Average Grant Date Fair ValueNumber of SharesWeighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Unvested restricted stock units at January 11,154 $57 934 $54 435 $47 
Granted205 56 621 59 670 57 
Vested(532)55 (351)53 (142)47 
Forfeited(32)58 (50)54 (29)54 
Unvested restricted stock units at December 31796 $57 1,154 $57 934 $54 
Our long-term stock award activity was as follows, shares in thousands:
Year Ended December 31,
202320222021
 Number of SharesWeighted Average Grant Date Fair ValueNumber of SharesWeighted Average Grant Date Fair ValueNumber of SharesWeighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Unvested stock award shares at January 1273 $38 608 $37 1,125 $36 
Vested(191)40 (324)37 (491)34 
Forfeited(3)36 (11)38 (26)36 
Unvested stock award shares at December 3179 $36 273 $38 608 $37 
Information related to phantom stock awards was as follows, dollars in millions and shares in thousands:
 At December 31,
 20232022
Accrued compensation cost liability$$
Unrecognized compensation cost$$
Equivalent common shares126 149 
We granted 22,000 shares of SARs in 2023, and the associated expense recognized in 2023 was insignificant. No SARs were granted in 2022 or 2021, and no expense was recognized in either year.
Schedule of the Company's Stock Option Activity
Our stock option activity was as follows, shares in thousands:
Year Ended December 31,
202320222021
 Number of SharesWeighted Average Exercise PriceNumber of SharesWeighted Average Exercise PriceNumber of SharesWeighted Average Exercise Price
Outstanding stock options at January 12,988 $39 2,692 $37 2,488 $33 
Granted228 57 338 59 332 56 
Exercised(940)29 (32)34 (128)25 
Forfeited(22)36 (10)37 — 11 
Outstanding stock options at December 312,254 $45 2,988 $39 2,692 $37 
The following table summarizes information for stock options vested and expected to vest and exercisable (vested) stock options, shares in thousands:

Year Ended December 31,
202320222021
 
Vested and Expected to Vest Stock Options
Exercisable (Vested) Stock Options
Vested and Expected to Vest Stock Options
Exercisable (Vested) Stock Options
Vested and Expected to Vest Stock Options
Exercisable (Vested) Stock Options
Number of shares2,2481,6212,9662,0512,6171,606
Weighted average exercise price$45$42$39$34$36$31
Aggregate intrinsic value$48 million$41 million$30 million$28 million$89 million$63 million
Weighted-average remaining term6 years5 years5 years4 years6 years5 years
Schedule of Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value of Option Shares Granted and the Assumptions Used to Estimate Those Values Using a Black-Scholes Option Pricing Model
The weighted average grant date fair value of option shares granted and the assumptions used to estimate those values using a Black-Scholes option pricing model were as follows:
Year Ended December 31,
202320222021
Weighted average grant date fair value$16.91 $14.66 $13.61 
Risk-free interest rate3.95 %1.90 %0.75 %
Dividend yield2.02 %1.89 %1.67 %
Volatility factor31.00 %29.00 %30.00 %
Expected option life6 years6 years6 years
Summary of Stock Option Shares Outstanding and Exercisable
The following table summarizes information for stock option shares outstanding and exercisable, shares in thousands:
At December 31, 2023,
Option Shares OutstandingOption Shares Exercisable
Range of PricesNumber of SharesWeighted Average Remaining Option TermWeighted Average Exercise PriceNumber of SharesWeighted Average Exercise Price
$
22 - 26
2562$25256$25
$
27 - 36
5384$35469$35
$
37 - 60
1,4597$53896$50
$
 22 - 60
2,2546$451,621$42
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EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT PLANS (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Retirement Benefits [Abstract]  
Schedule of Pre-Tax Expense Related to Retirement Plans
Pre-tax expense included in income before income taxes related to our retirement plans was as follows, in millions:
Year Ended December 31,
 202320222021
Defined-contribution plans$68 $39 $57 
Defined-benefit pension plans12 435 
$78 $51 $492 
Schedule of Changes in the Projected Benefit Obligation and Fair Value of the Plan Assets, and the Funded Status of the Company's Defined-Benefit Pension Plans
Changes in the projected benefit obligation and fair value of plan assets, and the funded status of our defined-benefit pension plans were as follows, in millions:
At Year Ended December 31,
 20232022
 QualifiedNon-QualifiedQualifiedNon-Qualified
Changes in projected benefit obligation:    
Projected benefit obligation at January 1$115 $112 $178 $148 
Service cost— — 
Interest cost
Actuarial loss (gain), net15 (54)(27)
Foreign currency exchange— (11)— 
Benefit payments(4)(12)(3)(12)
Projected benefit obligation at December 31$136 $108 $115 $112 
Changes in fair value of plan assets:    
Fair value of plan assets at January 1$78 $— $99 $— 
Actual return on plan assets— (15)— 
Foreign currency exchange— (6)— 
Company contributions12 12 
Benefit payments(4)(12)(3)(12)
Fair value of plan assets at December 31$90 $— $78 $— 
Funded status at December 31$(46)$(108)$(37)$(112)
Schedule of Amounts in the Company's Consolidated Balance Sheets
Amounts in our consolidated balance sheets were as follows, in millions:
At December 31,
 20232022
 QualifiedNon-QualifiedQualifiedNon-Qualified
Other assets$$— $$— 
Accrued liabilities— (12)— (12)
Other liabilities(48)(97)(39)(100)
Total net liability$(46)$(108)$(37)$(112)
Schedule of Unrealized Loss Included in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Before Income Taxes
Unrealized loss included in accumulated other comprehensive income before income taxes was as follows, in millions:
At December 31,
 20232022
 QualifiedNon-QualifiedQualifiedNon-Qualified
Net loss$25 $26 $16 $24 
Net prior service cost— — 
Total$27 $26 $18 $24 
Schedule of Information for Defined-Benefit Pension Plans with an Accumulated Benefit Obligation in Excess of Plan Assets
Information for defined-benefit pension plans with an accumulated benefit obligation in excess of plan assets was as follows, in millions:
At December 31,
20232022
QualifiedNon-QualifiedQualifiedNon-Qualified
Projected benefit obligation$133 $108 $112 $112 
Accumulated benefit obligation133 108 112 112 
Fair value of plan assets85 — 73 — 
Schedule of Net Periodic Pension Cost for the Company's Defined-Benefit Pension Plans Net periodic pension cost for our defined-benefit pension plans was as follows, in millions:
Year Ended December 31,
 202320222021
 QualifiedNon-QualifiedQualifiedNon-QualifiedQualifiedNon-Qualified
Service cost$$— $$— $$— 
Interest cost15 
Expected return on plan assets(4)— (3)— (9)— 
Settlement loss— — — — 404 — 
Recognized net loss— 14 
Recognized prior service cost— — — — 
Net periodic pension cost$$$$$429 $
Schedule of the Company's Qualified Defined-Benefit Pension Plan Weighted Average Asset Allocation Our qualified defined-benefit pension plan weighted average asset allocation, which is based upon fair value, was as follows:
At December 31,
 20232022
Equity securities28 %30 %
Debt securities29 %38 %
Other43 %32 %
Total100 %100 %
Schedule of Qualified Defined-Benefit Pension Plan Assets at Fair Value
The following tables set forth, by level within the fair value hierarchy, the qualified defined-benefit pension plan assets at fair value as of December 31, 2023 and 2022, in millions.
 At December 31, 2023
 Level 1Level 2Level 3Total
Plan Assets
Common and preferred stocks:
United States$17 $— $— $17 
International— — 
Corporate debt securities:
United States— — 
International— 14 — 14 
Government and other debt securities:
United States— — 
International— — 
Real estate:
United States— — 
International— 12 14 
Buy-in annuity:
International— — 
Short-term and other investments:
International17 — 19 
Total plan assets
$32 $46 $12 $90 

 At December 31, 2022
 Level 1Level 2Level 3Total
Plan Assets
Common and preferred stocks:
United States$15 $— $— $15 
International— — 
Corporate debt securities:
United States— — 
International— — 
Government and other debt securities:
United States— — 
International— 22 — 22 
Real estate:
United States— — 
International— 12 14 
Short-term and other investments:
International— 
Total plan assets$29 $37 $12 $78 
Schedule of Changes in the Fair Value of the Qualified Defined-Benefit Pension Plan Level 3 Assets
Changes in the fair value of the qualified defined-benefit pension plan Level 3 assets were as follows, in millions:
Year Ended December 31,
 20232022
Fair value, January 1$12 $
Purchases— 
Fair value, December 31$12 $12 
Schedule of Weighted-Average Major Assumptions Used in Accounting for the Company's Defined-Benefit Pension Plans Weighted average major assumptions used in accounting for our defined-benefit pension plans were as follows:
At December 31,
202320222021
Discount rate for obligations4.00 %4.50 %1.80 %
Expected return on plan assets5.50 %4.50 %3.00 %
Rate of compensation increase— %— %— %
Discount rate for net periodic pension cost4.50 %1.80 %1.70 %
Schedule of Benefits Expected to Be Paid Relating to the Company's Defined-Benefit Pension Plans
At December 31, 2023, the benefits expected to be paid in each of the next five years, and in aggregate for the five years thereafter, relating to our defined-benefit pension plans, were as follows, in millions:
Qualified
Plans
Non-Qualified
Plans
2024$$12 
202511 
202611 
202710 
202810 
2029 - 203332 43 
v3.24.0.1
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Equity [Abstract]  
Schedule of Components of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss The components of accumulated other comprehensive income attributable to Masco Corporation were as follows, in millions:
 At December 31,
 20232022
Cumulative translation adjustments, net$291 $261 
Unrecognized net loss and prior service cost, net(42)(35)
Accumulated other comprehensive income$249 $226 
v3.24.0.1
RECLASSIFICATIONS FROM ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Equity [Abstract]  
Schedule of Reclassifications from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (loss) to the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations
The reclassifications from accumulated other comprehensive income to the consolidated statements of operations were as follows, in millions:
Year Ended December 31,
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income202320222021Statement of Operations Line Item
Settlement and amortization of defined-benefit pension and other post-retirement benefits (A):
Actuarial losses, net and prior service cost$$$18 Other, net
Settlement loss— — 451 Other, net
Tax expense (benefit)— (2)(104)
Net of tax$$$365 
Interest rate swaps (B):
$— $— $Interest expense
Tax expense— — 
Net of tax$— $— $
(A)    In the second quarter of 2021, we settled our qualified domestic defined-benefit pension plans and recognized $447 million of pre-tax actuarial losses from accumulated other comprehensive income and $96 million of income tax benefit, which included $11 million of related disproportionate tax expense. Additionally, the amortization of defined-benefit pension and post-retirement benefits included $3 million, net of tax, due to the disposition of pension plans in connection with the divestiture of Hüppe.
(B)    Upon full repayment and retirement of the 5.950% Notes due March 15, 2022, in the first quarter of 2021, we recognized the remaining interest rate swap loss and related disproportionate tax expense.
v3.24.0.1
SEGMENT INFORMATION (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Segment Reporting [Abstract]  
Schedule of Information by Segment and Geographic Area
Information by segment and geographic area was as follows, in millions:
Year Ended December 31,At December 31,
 
Net Sales
(A)(B)(C)(D)
Operating Profit
(E)
Assets
(F)
 202320222021202320222021202320222021
Our operations by segment were:        
Plumbing Products$4,842 $5,252 $5,135 $861 $819 $929 $3,140 $3,096 $3,195 
Decorative Architectural Products3,125 3,428 3,240 578 565 581 1,696 1,780 1,781 
Total$7,967 $8,680 $8,375 $1,439 $1,384 $1,510 $4,837 $4,876 $4,976 
Our operations by geographic area were:
North America$6,384 $6,978 $6,624 $1,210 $1,116 $1,214 $3,538 $3,552 $3,510 
International, particularly Europe1,583 1,702 1,751 229 268 296 1,299 1,324 1,466 
Total, as above$7,967 $8,680 $8,375 1,439 1,384 1,510 4,837 4,876 4,976 
General corporate expense, net (E)
(91)(87)(105)
Operating profit1,348 1,297 1,405 
Other income (expense), net(110)(104)(717)
Income before income taxes$1,238 $1,193 $688 
Corporate assets527 311 599 
Total assets   $5,363 $5,187 $5,575 

Year Ended December 31,
 
Property Additions (G)
Depreciation and Amortization
 202320222021202320222021
Our operations by segment were:
Plumbing Products$161 $154 $94 $107 $103 $101 
Decorative Architectural Products76 64 31 35 34 37 
237 218 125 142 137 138 
Unallocated amounts, principally related to corporate assets13 
Total$243 $224 $128 $149 $145 $151 
(A)Included in net sales were export sales from the U.S. of $253 million, $337 million and $322 million in 2023, 2022 and 2021, respectively.
(B)Excluded from net sales were intra-company sales between segments of less than one percent in 2023, 2022 and 2021.
(C)Included in net sales were sales to one customer of $3,070 million, $3,298 million and $3,037 million in 2023, 2022 and 2021, respectively. Such net sales were included in each of our segments.
(D)Net sales from our operations in the U.S. were $6,140 million, $6,756 million and $6,387 million in 2023, 2022 and 2021, respectively.
(E)General corporate expense, net included those expenses not specifically attributable to our segments.
(F)Long-lived assets of our operations in the U.S. and Europe were $1,459 million and $677 million, $1,372 million and $548 million, and $1,332 million and $546 million at December 31, 2023, 2022 and 2021, respectively.
(G)Property additions exclude amounts paid for long-lived assets as part of acquisitions.
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OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE), NET (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Other Income and Expenses [Abstract]  
Schedule of Components of Other, Net, Which Is Included in Other Income (Expense), Net
Other, net, which is included in other income (expense), net, was as follows, in millions:
Year Ended December 31,
 202320222021
Income from cash and cash investments$$$
Net periodic pension and post-retirement benefit expense (A)
(8)(10)(430)
Equity investment (loss) income, net(1)(6)11 
Foreign currency transaction losses(1)(3)(4)
Realized gains from private equity funds
— — 
Contingent consideration (B)
— 24 (16)
Loss on sale of businesses, net
— (1)(18)
Gain on preferred stock redemption (C)
— — 14 
Dividend income— — 
Other items, net(4)(2)(3)
Total other, net$(4)$$(439)
(A)In the second quarter of 2021, we settled our qualified domestic defined-benefit pension plans and recognized $406 million of additional pension expense. In the fourth quarter of 2021, we recognized a $7 million reduction in pension expense related to the reversion of excess pension plan assets for the settlement of such plans. Refer to Note M for additional information.
(B)We recognized $24 million of income in 2022 and $16 million of expense in 2021 from the revaluation of contingent consideration related to our acquisition of Kraus USA Inc. in the fourth quarter of 2020.
(C)In May 2021, we received, in cash, $166 million for the redemption of the ACProducts Holding, Inc. preferred stock, including all accrued but unpaid dividends, and recognized a gain of $14 million.
v3.24.0.1
INCOME TAXES (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]  
Schedule of Components of Income Taxes Expense (Benefit) from Continuing Operations
Components of income taxes on income before income taxes and the components of deferred tax assets and liabilities were as follows, in millions:

 202320222021
Income before income taxes:
U.S. $968 $873 $374 
Foreign270 320 314 
$1,238 $1,193 $688 
Income tax expense:
Currently payable:
U.S. Federal$189 $178 $145 
State and local47 29 40 
Foreign74 96 93 
Deferred:
U.S. Federal— (16)(57)
State and local(39)(10)
Foreign(1)(1)
$278 $288 $210 
Deferred tax assets at December 31:
Receivables$11 $10 
Inventories19 21 
Other assets, including stock-based compensation13 
Accrued liabilities54 52 
Noncurrent operating lease liabilities54 50 
Other long-term liabilities53 51 
Capitalized research expenditures43 20 
Net operating loss carryforward74 21 
Tax credit carryforward10 11 
327 249 
Valuation allowance(33)(15)
294 234 
Deferred tax liabilities at December 31:
Property and equipment67 56 
Operating lease right-of-use assets57 53 
Intangibles81 65 
Investment in foreign subsidiaries11 10 
Other22 17 
238 201 
Net deferred tax asset at December 31$56 $33 
Schedule of Reconciliation of the U.S. Federal Statutory Tax Rate to the Income Tax Expense (Benefit) on Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations
A reconciliation of the U.S. Federal statutory tax rate to the income tax expense on income before income taxes was as follows:
Year Ended December 31,
 202320222021
U.S. Federal statutory tax rate 21 %21 %21 %
State and local taxes, net of U.S. Federal tax benefit
Higher taxes on foreign earnings
Valuation allowances(2)— — 
Stock-based compensation(1)— (1)
Business divestiture with no tax impact— — 
Disproportionate tax effects— — 
Other, net(1)(1)
Effective tax rate22 %24 %31 %
Schedule of Reconciliation of the Beginning and Ending Liability for Uncertain Tax Positions, Including Related Interest and Penalties
A reconciliation of the beginning and ending liability for uncertain tax positions, is as follows, in millions:
 20232022
Balance at January 1$83 $81 
Current year tax positions:
Additions17 21 
Reductions(2)(5)
Prior year tax positions:
Additions— 
Reductions— (3)
Lapse of applicable statutes of limitation(12)(11)
Settlement with tax authorities(5)— 
Balance at December 31$84 $83 
Liability for interest and penalties13 11 
Balance at December 31, including interest and penalties$97 $94 
v3.24.0.1
INCOME PER COMMON SHARE (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]  
Schedule of Reconciliations of the Numerators and Denominators Used in the Computations of Basic and Diluted Earnings per Common Share
Reconciliations of the numerators and denominators used in the computations of basic and diluted income per common share were as follows, in millions:
Year Ended December 31,
 202320222021
Numerator (basic and diluted):
Net income$908 $844 $410 
Less: Allocation to redeemable noncontrolling interest— (2)
Less: Allocation to unvested restricted stock awards— 
Net income attributable to common shareholders$908 $842 $406 
Denominator:
Basic common shares (based upon weighted average)225 231 249 
Add: Stock option dilution
Diluted common shares226 232 251 
Schedule of Weighted Average Number of Shares
The following stock options, restricted stock units and performance restricted stock units were excluded from the computation of weighted-average diluted common shares outstanding due to their anti-dilutive effect, in thousands:
Year Ended December 31,
 202320222021
Number of stock options 871635296
Number of restricted stock units 520 — 
Number of performance restricted stock units — 15 — 
v3.24.0.1
OTHER COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]  
Schedule of Changes in the Company's Warranty Liability Changes in our warranty liability were as follows, in millions:
Year Ended December 31,
 20232022
Balance at January 1$80 $80 
Accruals for warranties issued during the year35 40 
Accruals related to pre-existing warranties(3)
Settlements made (in cash or kind) during the year(42)(34)
Other, net (including currency translation and acquisitions)(3)
Balance at December 31$83 $80 
v3.24.0.1
ACCOUNTING POLICIES - Revenue Recognition (Details)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Minimum  
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]  
Customers' payment terms 30 days
Maximum  
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]  
Customers' payment terms 65 days
v3.24.0.1
ACCOUNTING POLICIES - Customer Displays (Details)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Minimum  
Property and Equipment  
Expected useful life of product 3 years
Maximum  
Property and Equipment  
Expected useful life of product 5 years
v3.24.0.1
ACCOUNTING POLICIES - Receivables (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Receivables    
Certain receivables allowances including allowances for doubtful accounts $ 59 $ 53
v3.24.0.1
ACCOUNTING POLICIES - Depreciation (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Dec. 31, 2021
Property and equipment      
Depreciation expense $ 115 $ 112 $ 111
Buildings | Minimum      
Property and equipment      
Useful life 20 years    
Buildings | Maximum      
Property and equipment      
Useful life 40 years    
Computer hardware and software | Minimum      
Property and equipment      
Useful life 3 years    
Computer hardware and software | Maximum      
Property and equipment      
Useful life 6 years    
Machinery and equipment | Minimum      
Property and equipment      
Useful life 3 years    
Machinery and equipment | Maximum      
Property and equipment      
Useful life 25 years    
v3.24.0.1
ACCOUNTING POLICIES - Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets (Details)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets  
Period of operation forecasts used in impairment test 5 years
Weighted average cost of capital (as a percent) 9.50%
Minimum  
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets  
Assumed annual growth rate of cash flows (as a percent) 2.00%
Maximum  
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets  
Assumed annual growth rate of cash flows (as a percent) 3.00%
Measurement Input, Discount Rate | Minimum  
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets  
Goodwill, measurement input 11.50%
Measurement Input, Discount Rate | Maximum  
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets  
Goodwill, measurement input 13.50%
Measurement Input, Discount Rate | Assets, Total | Minimum  
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets  
Discount rate on estimated discounted cash flows (as a percent) 12.25%
Measurement Input, Discount Rate | Assets, Total | Maximum  
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets  
Discount rate on estimated discounted cash flows (as a percent) 14.50%
v3.24.0.1
ACCOUNTING POLICIES - Stock Based Compensation (Details)
1 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2019
Stock Options  
Award requisite service period 10 years
Phantom Share Units (PSUs)  
Stock Options  
Award vesting period 3 years
Phantom Share Units (PSUs) | 2020  
Stock Options  
Award vesting period 3 years
Phantom Share Units (PSUs) | 2019  
Stock Options  
Award vesting period 5 years
Stock options  
Stock Options  
Award vesting period 3 years
Stock options | 2020  
Stock Options  
Award vesting period 3 years
Stock options | 2019  
Stock Options  
Award vesting period 5 years
Restricted stock units  
Stock Options  
Award vesting period 3 years
Restricted stock units | 2020  
Stock Options  
Award vesting period 3 years
Restricted stock units | 2019  
Stock Options  
Award vesting period 5 years
Performance restricted stock units  
Stock Options  
Award vesting period 3 years
v3.24.0.1
ACCOUNTING POLICIES - Noncontrolling Interest (Details)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Hansgrohe SE    
Noncontrolling interest    
Ownership percentage of Hansgrohe SE 68.00% 68.00%
v3.24.0.1
ACQUISITIONS - Narrative (Details)
€ in Millions, $ in Millions
3 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Jan. 04, 2024
USD ($)
Jan. 04, 2024
EUR (€)
Dec. 31, 2023
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2023
EUR (€)
Sep. 30, 2021
USD ($)
Mar. 31, 2021
USD ($)
Mar. 31, 2021
EUR (€)
Dec. 31, 2023
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2022
USD ($)
Sep. 30, 2023
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2021
USD ($)
Acquisitions                      
Goodwill     $ 604         $ 604 $ 537   $ 568
Goodwill               $ 59 $ 0    
Sauna360                      
Acquisitions                      
Consideration transferred     136 € 124              
Indefinite-lived intangible assets acquired                   $ 22  
Definite lived intangible assets                   $ 45  
Weighted average amortization period                   16 years  
Goodwill                   $ 60  
Decrease to goodwill     $ 1                
Steamist, Inc.                      
Acquisitions                      
Cash consideration         $ 56            
Definite lived intangible assets         $ 31            
Weighted average useful life         11 years            
Goodwill         $ 29            
Easy Sanitary Solutions B.V.                      
Acquisitions                      
Consideration transferred           $ 58 € 47        
Cash consideration           52          
Definite lived intangible assets           $ 32          
Weighted average useful life           10 years 10 years        
Goodwill           $ 35          
Equity interest acquired           75.10% 75.10%        
Liabilities incurred           $ 6          
Liabilities incurred, payment period           2 years 2 years        
Easy Sanitary Solutions B.V. | Subsequent Event                      
Acquisitions                      
Consideration transferred $ 14 € 12                  
Equity interest acquired 24.90% 24.90%                  
Easy Sanitary Solutions B.V.                      
Acquisitions                      
Noncontrolling interest ownership           24.90% 24.90%        
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DIVESTITURES - Narrative (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
3 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2022
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Dec. 31, 2021
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]        
Gain (loss) on sale of business, net   $ 0 $ 1 $ 18
Disposal Group, Disposed of by Sale, Not Discontinued Operations        
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]        
Disposal group, not discontinued operation, currency translation loss       23
Disposal Group, Disposed of by Sale, Not Discontinued Operations | Hüppe        
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]        
Gain (loss) on sale of business, net $ 2     $ 18
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REVENUE (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Dec. 31, 2021
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]      
Net sales $ 7,967 $ 8,680 $ 8,375
North America      
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]      
Net sales 6,384 6,978 6,624
International, particularly Europe      
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]      
Net sales 1,583 1,702 1,751
Plumbing Products      
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]      
Net sales 4,842 5,252 5,135
Plumbing Products | North America      
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]      
Net sales 3,259 3,550 3,384
Plumbing Products | International, particularly Europe      
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]      
Net sales 1,583 1,702 1,751
Decorative Architectural Products      
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]      
Net sales 3,125 3,428 3,240
Decorative Architectural Products | North America      
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]      
Net sales 3,125 3,428 3,240
Decorative Architectural Products | International, particularly Europe      
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]      
Net sales $ 0 $ 0 $ 0
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REVENUE - Narrative (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Dec. 31, 2021
Revenue Recognition and Deferred Revenue [Abstract]      
Performance obligation satisfied in previous period $ 12 $ 20 $ 9
Contract with customer, asset, gross, current 3 1  
Deferred revenue $ 45 $ 61  
v3.24.0.1
REVENUE - Rollforward (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss [Roll Forward]    
Balance at January 1 $ 8 $ 6
Provision for expected credit losses during the period 7 5
Write-offs charged against the allowance (6) (4)
Recoveries of amounts previously written off 1 1
Balance at December 31 $ 11 $ 8
v3.24.0.1
INVENTORIES (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]    
Finished goods $ 630 $ 715
Raw materials 298 408
Work in process 94 113
Total $ 1,022 $ 1,236
v3.24.0.1
LEASES - Narrative (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Leases [Abstract]    
Operating lease remaining lease term 19 years  
Finance lease, remaining lease term 19 years  
Finance lease, renewal term 15 years  
Operating lease, renewal term 15 years  
Finance Lease, Right-of-Use Asset, Statement of Financial Position [Extensible Enumeration] Property and equipment, net Property and equipment, net
Finance lease, right-of-use asset $ 41 $ 41
Finance lease, right-of-use asset, accumulated amortization $ 23 $ 20
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LEASES - Lease Costs (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Dec. 31, 2021
Leases [Abstract]      
Operating lease cost $ 61 $ 56 $ 48
Short-term lease cost 10 10 8
Variable lease cost 7 5 4
Amortization of right-of-use assets 3 3 3
Interest on lease liabilities $ 1 $ 1 $ 1
v3.24.0.1
LEASES - Supplemental Cash Flow Information (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Dec. 31, 2021
Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items]      
Operating cash flows for operating leases $ 50 $ 47 $ 47
Operating cash flows for finance leases 1 1 1
Financing cash flows for finance leases 3 2 2
Right-of-Use asset obtained in exchange for new lease obligations - Operating leases 41 126 67
Right-of-Use asset obtained in exchange for new lease obligations - Finance leases 0 $ 0 0
Sauna360      
Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items]      
Right-of-Use asset obtained in exchange for new lease obligations - Operating leases $ 6    
ESS And Steamist, Inc.      
Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items]      
Right-of-Use asset obtained in exchange for new lease obligations - Operating leases     $ 2
v3.24.0.1
LEASES - Weighted Average Lease Term and Discount Rate (Details)
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Dec. 31, 2021
Weighted-average remaining lease term:      
Operating leases 10 years 10 years 9 years
Finance leases 8 years 9 years 9 years
Weighted-average discount rate:      
Operating leases 5.20% 4.80% 4.00%
Finance leases 3.30% 3.30% 3.30%
v3.24.0.1
LEASES - Supplemental Balance Sheet Information (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items]    
Operating Leases, current $ 44 $ 39
Operating lease, liability attributable to long-term debt 0 0
Finance Leases, noncurrent $ 17 $ 20
Finance Lease, Liability, Noncurrent, Statement of Financial Position [Extensible Enumeration] Long-term debt Long-term debt
Property and equipment, net    
Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items]    
Operating Leases, current $ 0 $ 0
Finance Leases, current 19 21
Notes payable    
Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items]    
Operating Leases, current 0 0
Finance Leases, current 3 3
Accrued liabilities    
Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items]    
Operating Leases, current 44 39
Finance Leases, current $ 0 $ 0
v3.24.0.1
LEASES - Future Maturities of Lease Liabilities (Details)
$ in Millions
Dec. 31, 2023
USD ($)
Operating Leases  
2024 $ 57
2025 53
2026 48
2027 36
2028 29
Thereafter 167
Total lease payments 390
Less: imputed interest (88)
Total 302
Finance Leases  
2024 3
2025 3
2026 2
2027 2
2028 2
Thereafter 9
Total lease payments 23
Less: imputed interest (3)
Total $ 20
v3.24.0.1
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT - Property and Equipment, Net (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Property and Equipment    
Property and equipment, gross $ 2,393 $ 2,166
Less: Accumulated depreciation (1,272) (1,191)
Total 1,121 975
Land and improvements    
Property and Equipment    
Property and equipment, gross 96 67
Buildings    
Property and Equipment    
Property and equipment, gross 632 579
Computer hardware and software    
Property and Equipment    
Property and equipment, gross 281 265
Machinery and equipment    
Property and Equipment    
Property and equipment, gross $ 1,385 $ 1,255
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GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS - Goodwill, Net (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Dec. 31, 2021
Goodwill [Line Items]      
Goodwill, Gross $ 1,043 $ 977 $ 989
Accumulated Impairment Losses (440) (440) (421)
Net Goodwill 604 537 568
Plumbing Products      
Goodwill [Line Items]      
Goodwill, Gross 677 611 623
Accumulated Impairment Losses (301) (301) (301)
Net Goodwill 377 310 322
Decorative Architectural Products      
Goodwill [Line Items]      
Goodwill, Gross 366 366 366
Accumulated Impairment Losses (139) (139) (120)
Net Goodwill $ 227 $ 227 $ 246
v3.24.0.1
GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS - Changes in the Carrying Amount of Goodwill (Details) - USD ($)
3 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Dec. 31, 2021
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Goodwill [Line Items]          
Gross Goodwill $ 1,043,000,000 $ 977,000,000 $ 989,000,000 $ 1,043,000,000 $ 977,000,000
Accumulated Impairment Losses (440,000,000) (440,000,000) (421,000,000) (440,000,000) (440,000,000)
Changes in the carrying amount of goodwill          
Beginning balance       537,000,000 568,000,000
Acquisitions (A)       59,000,000 0
Pre-tax Impairment Charge 0 0 0 0 (19,000,000)
Foreign Currency Translation       7,000,000 (12,000,000)
Ending balance 604,000,000 537,000,000 568,000,000 604,000,000 537,000,000
Plumbing Products          
Goodwill [Line Items]          
Gross Goodwill 677,000,000 611,000,000 623,000,000 677,000,000 611,000,000
Accumulated Impairment Losses (301,000,000) (301,000,000) (301,000,000) (301,000,000) (301,000,000)
Changes in the carrying amount of goodwill          
Beginning balance       310,000,000 322,000,000
Acquisitions (A)       59,000,000 0
Pre-tax Impairment Charge       0 0
Foreign Currency Translation       7,000,000 (12,000,000)
Ending balance 377,000,000 310,000,000 322,000,000 377,000,000 310,000,000
Decorative Architectural Products          
Goodwill [Line Items]          
Gross Goodwill 366,000,000 366,000,000 366,000,000 366,000,000 366,000,000
Accumulated Impairment Losses (139,000,000) (139,000,000) (120,000,000) (139,000,000) (139,000,000)
Changes in the carrying amount of goodwill          
Beginning balance       227,000,000 246,000,000
Acquisitions (A)       0 0
Pre-tax Impairment Charge   (19,000,000) (45,000,000) 0 (19,000,000)
Foreign Currency Translation       0 0
Ending balance $ 227,000,000 $ 227,000,000 $ 246,000,000 $ 227,000,000 $ 227,000,000
v3.24.0.1
GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS - Narrative (Details) - USD ($)
3 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Dec. 31, 2021
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Dec. 31, 2021
Definite-lived Intangible Assets            
Other indefinite-lived intangible assets $ 108,000,000 $ 102,000,000   $ 108,000,000 $ 102,000,000  
Impairment of intangible assets, indefinite-lived (excluding goodwill) 0 0 $ 0      
Impairment charge for goodwill 0 0 0 0 19,000,000  
Carrying value of definite-lived intangible assets 269,000,000 248,000,000   269,000,000 248,000,000  
Accumulated amortization 120,000,000 $ 94,000,000   120,000,000 94,000,000  
Amortization expense related to the definite-lived intangible assets       31,000,000 $ 29,000,000 $ 31,000,000
Amortization expense related to the definite-lived intangible assets, 2024 31,000,000     31,000,000    
Amortization expense related to the definite-lived intangible assets, 2025 26,000,000     26,000,000    
Amortization expense related to the definite-lived intangible assets, 2026 25,000,000     25,000,000    
Amortization expense related to the definite-lived intangible assets, 2027 24,000,000     24,000,000    
Amortization expense related to the definite-lived intangible assets, 2028 $ 21,000,000     $ 21,000,000    
Weighted average            
Definite-lived Intangible Assets            
Weighted average amortization period 16 years 15 years   16 years 15 years  
Decorative Architectural Products            
Definite-lived Intangible Assets            
Impairment of intangible assets, indefinite-lived (excluding goodwill) $ 15,000,000 $ 7,000,000        
Impairment charge for goodwill   $ 19,000,000 $ 45,000,000 $ 0 $ 19,000,000  
v3.24.0.1
SUPPLIER FINANCE PROGRAM (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Supplier Finance Program [Abstract]    
Supplier Finance Program, Obligation, Current, Statement of Financial Position [Extensible Enumeration] Accounts payable  
Accounts payable $ 53 $ 50
Obligation, participating financial institutions $ 28 $ 29
v3.24.0.1
ACCRUED LIABILITIES (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Accrued Liabilities, Current [Abstract]    
Advertising and sales promotion $ 274 $ 295
Salaries, wages and commissions 189 136
Employee retirement plans 66 41
Deferred revenue 45 61
Operating lease liabilities (Note F) 44 39
Warranty (Note T) 42 34
Income taxes payable 32 48
Product returns 30 25
Interest 29 30
Property, payroll and other taxes 22 16
Insurance reserves 20 20
Other 62 62
Total $ 852 $ 807
Operating Lease, Liability, Statement of Financial Position [Extensible List] Total Total
v3.24.0.1
DEBT - Tabular Disclosure - Notes and Debentures and Other (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Mar. 04, 2021
Debt Instrument [Line Items]      
Other $ 20 $ 25  
Prepaid debt issuance costs (18) (20)  
Total long-term debt, current and non-current 2,948 3,151  
Less: Current portion 3 205  
Total long-term debt $ 2,945 2,946  
3.500%, due November 15, 2027 | Senior Notes and Debentures      
Debt Instrument [Line Items]      
Interest rate (as a percent) 3.50%    
Notes and debentures $ 300 300  
1.500%, due February 15, 2028      
Debt Instrument [Line Items]      
Interest rate (as a percent)     1.50%
1.500%, due February 15, 2028 | Senior Notes and Debentures      
Debt Instrument [Line Items]      
Interest rate (as a percent) 1.50%    
Notes and debentures $ 599 599  
7.750%, due August 1, 2029 | Senior Notes and Debentures      
Debt Instrument [Line Items]      
Interest rate (as a percent) 7.75%    
Notes and debentures $ 235 235  
7.750%, due August 1, 2029 | Line of Credit      
Debt Instrument [Line Items]      
Interest rate (as a percent) 7.75%    
2.000%, due October 1, 2030 | Senior Notes and Debentures      
Debt Instrument [Line Items]      
Interest rate (as a percent) 2.00%    
Notes and debentures $ 300 300  
2.000%, due February 15, 2031      
Debt Instrument [Line Items]      
Interest rate (as a percent)     2.00%
2.000%, due February 15, 2031 | Senior Notes and Debentures      
Debt Instrument [Line Items]      
Interest rate (as a percent) 2.00%    
Notes and debentures $ 597 596  
6.500%, due August 15, 2032 | Senior Notes and Debentures      
Debt Instrument [Line Items]      
Interest rate (as a percent) 6.50%    
Notes and debentures $ 200 200  
4.500%, due May 15, 2047 | Senior Notes and Debentures      
Debt Instrument [Line Items]      
Interest rate (as a percent) 4.50%    
Notes and debentures $ 416 416  
3.125%, due February 15, 2051      
Debt Instrument [Line Items]      
Interest rate (as a percent)     3.125%
3.125%, due February 15, 2051 | Senior Notes and Debentures      
Debt Instrument [Line Items]      
Interest rate (as a percent) 3.125%    
Notes and debentures $ 300 300  
364-day term loan, due April 26, 2023 | Line of Credit      
Debt Instrument [Line Items]      
Unsecured Debt $ 0 $ 200  
v3.24.0.1
DEBT - Narrative (Details)
€ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Apr. 26, 2023
USD ($)
Apr. 26, 2022
USD ($)
Mar. 22, 2021
USD ($)
Mar. 04, 2021
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2023
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2022
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2021
USD ($)
May 09, 2023
USD ($)
May 09, 2023
EUR (€)
Debt                  
2024         $ 3,000,000        
2025         3,000,000        
2026         2,000,000        
2027         302,000,000        
2028         602,000,000        
Payment of term loan         200,000,000 $ 300,000,000 $ 0    
Proceeds from issuance of debt       $ 1,495,000,000          
Debt extinguishment costs         0 0 160,000,000    
Interest paid         107,000,000 107,000,000 114,000,000    
Debt extinguishment costs         0 0 160,000,000    
Fair Value                  
Debt                  
Long-term and short-term debt         2,600,000,000 2,700,000,000      
Carrying Value                  
Debt                  
Debt, long-term and short-term         3,000,000,000 3,200,000,000      
2022 Credit Agreement | Line of Credit | Variable Rate Component One | SOFR Rate                  
Debt                  
Interest rate, basis spread (as a percent)   0.10%              
Amended Credit Agreement                  
Debt                  
Maximum net leverage ratio   4.0              
Minimum interest coverage ratio   2.5              
Amount borrowed         0        
Amended Credit Agreement | Federal funds effective rate                  
Debt                  
Interest rate, basis spread (as a percent)   0.50%              
Amended Credit Agreement | Libor rate                  
Debt                  
Interest rate, basis spread (as a percent)   1.00%              
Amended Credit Agreement | Canadian Interest Rate                  
Debt                  
Interest rate, basis spread (as a percent)   1.00%              
Unsecured Term Loan                  
Debt                  
Senior unsecured loan   $ 500,000,000              
Payment of term loan $ 200,000,000         $ 300,000,000      
Unsecured Term Loan | SOFR Rate                  
Debt                  
Interest rate (as a percent)   0.70%              
1.500%, due February 15, 2028                  
Debt                  
Interest rate (as a percent)       1.50%          
Long-term debt, gross       $ 600,000,000          
2.000%, due February 15, 2031                  
Debt                  
Interest rate (as a percent)       2.00%          
Long-term debt, gross       $ 600,000,000          
3.125%, due February 15, 2051                  
Debt                  
Interest rate (as a percent)       3.125%          
Long-term debt, gross       $ 300,000,000          
5.950% Notes and Debentures due 2022                  
Debt                  
Interest rate (as a percent)     5.95%            
Repayments of notes payable     $ 326,000,000            
4.450% Notes and Debentures due April 2025                  
Debt                  
Interest rate (as a percent)     4.45%            
Repayments of notes payable     $ 500,000,000            
4.375% Notes and Debentures Due April 1, 2026                  
Debt                  
Interest rate (as a percent)     4.375%            
Repayments of notes payable     $ 500,000,000            
5.950% Notes and Debentures due 2022, 4.450% Notes and Debentures due April 2025, and 4.375% Notes and Debentures Due April 1, 2026                  
Debt                  
Debt extinguishment costs             $ 168,000,000    
Syndicate Of Lender Borrowing | Loans Payable                  
Debt                  
Short term borrowings               $ 77,000,000 € 70
Revolver | 2022 Credit Agreement | Line of Credit                  
Debt                  
Borrowing capacity, maximum   $ 1,000,000,000              
Increase in maximum borrowing capacity   500,000,000              
Revolver | Amended Credit Agreement                  
Debt                  
Borrowing capacity, maximum   500,000,000              
Swingline loans | Amended Credit Agreement                  
Debt                  
Borrowing capacity, maximum   125,000,000              
Letters of credit | Amended Credit Agreement                  
Debt                  
Borrowing capacity, maximum   $ 25,000,000              
Outstanding and unused Letters of Credit         $ 0        
v3.24.0.1
STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION - Pre-tax Compensation Expense and the Related Income Tax Benefit (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Dec. 31, 2021
Stock-based compensation      
Pre-tax compensation expense $ 31 $ 49 $ 61
Restricted stock units      
Stock-based compensation      
Pre-tax compensation expense 15 32 28
Performance restricted stock units      
Stock-based compensation      
Pre-tax compensation expense 3 3 10
Stock options      
Stock-based compensation      
Pre-tax compensation expense 5 7 7
Long-term stock awards      
Stock-based compensation      
Pre-tax compensation expense 3 6 10
Phantom stock awards and stock appreciation rights      
Stock-based compensation      
Pre-tax compensation expense $ 5 $ 1 $ 6
v3.24.0.1
STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION - Narrative (Details) - USD ($)
$ / shares in Units, $ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Dec. 31, 2021
Restricted stock units      
Stock Options      
Unrecognized compensation cost $ 11 $ 17 $ 15
Unrecognized compensation expense, recognition period 2 years 2 years 2 years
Total market value (at the vesting date) of stock award shares $ 28 $ 20 $ 8
Granted (in shares) 205,000 621,000 670,000
Forfeited (in shares) 32,000 50,000 29,000
Vested (in shares) 532,000 351,000 142,000
Performance restricted stock units      
Stock Options      
Period for recognition 3 years    
Stock options      
Stock Options      
Unrecognized compensation expense, recognition period 2 years 1 year 2 years
Expiration period 10 years    
Exercised $ 26 $ 1 $ 5
Outstanding at the end of the period 6 years 5 years 6 years
Total unrecognized compensation expense $ 1 $ 1 $ 4
Long-term stock awards      
Stock Options      
Unrecognized compensation expense, recognition period   1 year 2 years
Total market value (at the vesting date) of stock award shares $ 10 $ 21 $ 28
Forfeited (in shares) 3,000 11,000 26,000
Vested (in shares) 191,000 324,000 491,000
Total unrecognized compensation expense   $ 3 $ 10
Phantom Share Units (PSUs)      
Stock Options      
Unrecognized compensation cost $ 2 2  
Total market value (at the vesting date) of stock award shares $ 3 $ 4 $ 5
Granted (in shares) 57,000 74,000 82,000
Recognized expense (income) related to valuation $ 5 $ 1 $ 6
Cash paid to settle awards $ 4 $ 4 $ 3
Stock Appreciation Rights (SARs)      
Stock Options      
Granted (in shares) 22,000 0 0
2014 Plan      
Stock Options      
Common stock available for granting stock options and other long-term stock incentive awards (in shares) 11,300,000    
LTIP Program | Minimum      
Stock Options      
Award vesting rights, percentage 0.00%    
LTIP Program | Maximum      
Stock Options      
Award vesting rights, percentage 200.00%    
LTIP Program | Performance restricted stock units      
Stock Options      
Granted (in shares) 99,000 92,000 85,000
Granted (in dollars per share) $ 52 $ 55 $ 53
Shares issued during period (in shares) 253,000 168,000 105,000
Forfeited (in shares) 0
Vested (in shares) 59,000 255,000 186,000
v3.24.0.1
STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION - Restricted Stock Units (Details) - Restricted stock units - $ / shares
shares in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Dec. 31, 2021
Number of Shares      
Balance at the beginning of the period (in shares) 1,154 934 435
Granted (in shares) 205 621 670
Vested (in shares) (532) (351) (142)
Forfeited (in shares) (32) (50) (29)
Balance at the end of the period (in shares) 796 1,154 934
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value      
Balance at the beginning of the period (in dollars per share) $ 57 $ 54 $ 47
Granted (in dollars per share) 56 59 57
Vested (in dollars per share) 55 53 47
Forfeited (in dollars per share) 58 54 54
Balance at the end of the period (in dollars per share) $ 57 $ 57 $ 54
v3.24.0.1
STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION - Stock Options (Details) - Stock options - USD ($)
$ / shares in Units, shares in Thousands, $ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Dec. 31, 2021
Number of Shares      
Outstanding at the beginning of the period (in shares) 2,988 2,692 2,488
Granted (in shares) 228 338 332
Exercised (in shares) (940) (32) (128)
Forfeited (in shares) (22) (10) 0
Outstanding at the end of the period (in shares) 2,254 2,988 2,692
Weighted Average Exercise Price      
Outstanding at the beginning of the period (in dollars per share) $ 39 $ 37 $ 33
Granted (in dollars per share) 57 59 56
Exercised (in dollars per share) 29 34 25
Forfeited (in dollars per share) 36 37 11
Outstanding at the end of the period (in dollars per share) $ 45 $ 39 $ 37
Option shares vested and expected to vest at the end of the period (in shares) 2,248 2,966 2,617
Option shares exercisable at the end of the period (in shares) 1,621 2,051 1,606
Option shares vested and expected to vest at the end of the period (in dollars per share) $ 45 $ 39 $ 36
Option shares exercisable at the end of the period (in dollars per share) $ 42 $ 34 $ 31
Aggregate intrinsic value, vested and expected to vest $ 48 $ 30 $ 89
Aggregate intrinsic value, exercisable (vested) stock option $ 41 $ 28 $ 63
Weighted-average remaining term, vested and expected to vest stock options 6 years 5 years 6 years
Vested and expected to vest stock options, exercisable (vested) stock option 5 years 4 years 5 years
v3.24.0.1
STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION - Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value of Option Shares Granted and Assumptions Used (Details) - Stock options - $ / shares
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Dec. 31, 2021
Stock Options      
Weighted average grant date fair value (in dollars per share) $ 16.91 $ 14.66 $ 13.61
Risk-free interest rate 3.95% 1.90% 0.75%
Dividend yield 2.02% 1.89% 1.67%
Volatility factor 31.00% 29.00% 30.00%
Expected option life 6 years 6 years 6 years
v3.24.0.1
STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION - Stock Option Shares Outstanding and Exercisable (Details)
shares in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
$ / shares
shares
Stock-based compensation  
Exercise price range, low end of range (in dollars per share) $ 22
Exercise price range, high end of range (in dollars per share) $ 60
Option shares outstanding, number of shares (in shares) | shares 2,254
Weighted average exercise price (in usd per share) 6 years
Option shares outstanding, weighted average exercise price (in dollars per share) $ 45
Option shares exercisable, number of shares (in shares) | shares 1,621
Option shares exercisable, weighted average exercise price (in dollars per share) $ 42
Range One  
Stock-based compensation  
Exercise price range, low end of range (in dollars per share) 22
Exercise price range, high end of range (in dollars per share) $ 26
Option shares outstanding, number of shares (in shares) | shares 256
Weighted average exercise price (in usd per share) 2 years
Option shares outstanding, weighted average exercise price (in dollars per share) $ 25
Option shares exercisable, number of shares (in shares) | shares 256
Option shares exercisable, weighted average exercise price (in dollars per share) $ 25
Range Two  
Stock-based compensation  
Exercise price range, low end of range (in dollars per share) 27
Exercise price range, high end of range (in dollars per share) $ 36
Option shares outstanding, number of shares (in shares) | shares 538
Weighted average exercise price (in usd per share) 4 years
Option shares outstanding, weighted average exercise price (in dollars per share) $ 35
Option shares exercisable, number of shares (in shares) | shares 469
Option shares exercisable, weighted average exercise price (in dollars per share) $ 35
Range Three  
Stock-based compensation  
Exercise price range, low end of range (in dollars per share) 37
Exercise price range, high end of range (in dollars per share) $ 60
Option shares outstanding, number of shares (in shares) | shares 1,459
Weighted average exercise price (in usd per share) 7 years
Option shares outstanding, weighted average exercise price (in dollars per share) $ 53
Option shares exercisable, number of shares (in shares) | shares 896
Option shares exercisable, weighted average exercise price (in dollars per share) $ 50
v3.24.0.1
STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION - Long-Term Stock Awards (Details) - Long-term stock awards - $ / shares
shares in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Dec. 31, 2021
Number of Shares      
Balance at the beginning of the period (in shares) 273 608 1,125
Vested (in shares) (191) (324) (491)
Forfeited (in shares) (3) (11) (26)
Balance at the end of the period (in shares) 79 273 608
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value      
Balance at the beginning of the period (in dollars per share) $ 38 $ 37 $ 36
Vested (in dollars per share) 40 37 34
Forfeited (in dollars per share) 36 38 36
Balance at the end of the period (in dollars per share) $ 36 $ 38 $ 37
v3.24.0.1
STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION - Performance Restricted Stock Units and Phantom Stock Awards (Details) - USD ($)
shares in Thousands, $ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Dec. 31, 2021
Stock-based compensation      
Pre-tax compensation expense $ 31 $ 49 $ 61
Phantom Share Units (PSUs)      
Stock-based compensation      
Accrued compensation cost liability 6 5  
Unrecognized compensation cost $ 2 $ 2  
Equivalent common shares 126 149  
v3.24.0.1
EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT PLANS - Pre-tax Expense (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
3 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2021
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Dec. 31, 2021
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]        
Pre-tax expense $ 406 $ 78 $ 51 $ 492
Defined-contribution plans        
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]        
Pre-tax expense   68 39 57
Defined-benefit pension plans        
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]        
Pre-tax expense   $ 9 $ 12 $ 435
v3.24.0.1
EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT PLANS - Narrative (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
3 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2021
Jun. 30, 2021
Dec. 31, 2021
Dec. 31, 2023
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]        
Settlements   $ 101    
Reduction in pension expense $ 7      
Pre-tax net loss from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) into net periodic pension cost       $ 4
Amount reclassified        
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]        
Settlement loss     $ 447  
v3.24.0.1
EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT PLANS - Changes in the Projected Benefit Obligation and Fair Value of Plan Assets, and the Funded Status of Defined-benefit Pension Plans (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Dec. 31, 2021
Defined Benefit Plan, Change in Fair Value of Plan Assets [Roll Forward]      
Fair value of plan assets at January 1 $ 78    
Fair value of plan assets at December 31   $ 78  
Qualified      
Defined Benefit Plan, Change in Benefit Obligation [Roll Forward]      
Projected benefit obligation at January 1 115 178  
Service cost 2 3 $ 4
Interest cost 4 2  
Actuarial loss (gain), net 15 (54)  
Foreign currency exchange 4 (11)  
Benefit payments (4) (3)  
Projected benefit obligation at December 31 136 115 178
Defined Benefit Plan, Change in Fair Value of Plan Assets [Roll Forward]      
Fair value of plan assets at January 1 78 99  
Actual return on plan assets 9 (15)  
Foreign currency exchange 3 (6)  
Company contributions 4 3  
Benefit payments (4) (3)  
Fair value of plan assets at December 31 90 78 99
Funded status at December 31 (46) (37)  
Non-Qualified      
Defined Benefit Plan, Change in Benefit Obligation [Roll Forward]      
Projected benefit obligation at January 1 112 148  
Service cost 0 0 0
Interest cost 6 3  
Actuarial loss (gain), net 2 (27)  
Foreign currency exchange 0 0  
Benefit payments (12) (12)  
Projected benefit obligation at December 31 108 112 148
Defined Benefit Plan, Change in Fair Value of Plan Assets [Roll Forward]      
Fair value of plan assets at January 1 0 0  
Actual return on plan assets 0 0  
Foreign currency exchange 0 0  
Company contributions 12 12  
Benefit payments (12) (12)  
Fair value of plan assets at December 31 0 0 $ 0
Funded status at December 31 $ (108) $ (112)  
v3.24.0.1
EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT PLANS - Amounts in Consolidated Balance Sheets (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Amounts in the company's consolidated balance sheets    
Accrued liabilities $ (66) $ (41)
Qualified    
Amounts in the company's consolidated balance sheets    
Other assets 2 2
Accrued liabilities 0 0
Other liabilities (48) (39)
Total net liability (46) (37)
Non-Qualified    
Amounts in the company's consolidated balance sheets    
Other assets 0 0
Accrued liabilities (12) (12)
Other liabilities (97) (100)
Total net liability $ (108) $ (112)
v3.24.0.1
EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT PLANS - Unrealized Loss Included in Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income before Income Taxes (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Qualified    
Amounts in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) before income taxes    
Net loss $ 25 $ 16
Net prior service cost 2 2
Total 27 18
Non-Qualified    
Amounts in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) before income taxes    
Net loss 26 24
Net prior service cost 0 0
Total $ 26 $ 24
v3.24.0.1
EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT PLANS - Defined-benefit Pension Plans with an Accumulated Benefit Obligation in Excess of Plan Assets (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Qualified    
Information for the defined-benefit pension plans with an accumulated benefit obligation in excess of plan assets    
Projected benefit obligation $ 133 $ 112
Accumulated benefit obligation 133 112
Fair value of plan assets 85 73
Non-Qualified    
Information for the defined-benefit pension plans with an accumulated benefit obligation in excess of plan assets    
Projected benefit obligation 108 112
Accumulated benefit obligation 108 112
Fair value of plan assets $ 0 $ 0
v3.24.0.1
EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT PLANS - Net Periodic Pension Cost for Defined-benefit Pension Plans (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Dec. 31, 2021
Net periodic pension cost for the company's defined-benefit pension plans      
Defined Benefit Plan, Net Periodic Benefit Cost (Credit) Excluding Service Cost, Statement of Income or Comprehensive Income [Extensible Enumeration] Other, net Other, net Other, net
Qualified      
Net periodic pension cost for the company's defined-benefit pension plans      
Service cost $ 2 $ 3 $ 4
Interest cost 4 2 15
Expected return on plan assets (4) (3) (9)
Settlement loss 0 0 404
Recognized net loss 0 3 14
Recognized prior service cost 0 1 1
Net periodic pension cost 3 6 429
Non-Qualified      
Net periodic pension cost for the company's defined-benefit pension plans      
Service cost 0 0 0
Interest cost 6 3 4
Expected return on plan assets 0 0 0
Settlement loss 0 0 0
Recognized net loss 1 3 2
Recognized prior service cost 0 0 0
Net periodic pension cost $ 7 $ 6 $ 6
v3.24.0.1
EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT PLANS - Qualified Defined-benefit Pension Plan Weighted Average Asset Allocation (Details)
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Plan Assets    
Weighted average asset allocation (as a percent) 100.00% 100.00%
Equity securities    
Plan Assets    
Weighted average asset allocation (as a percent) 28.00% 30.00%
Debt securities    
Plan Assets    
Weighted average asset allocation (as a percent) 29.00% 38.00%
Other    
Plan Assets    
Weighted average asset allocation (as a percent) 43.00% 32.00%
v3.24.0.1
EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT PLANS - Qualified Defined-benefit Pension Plan Assets at Fair Value by Level within the Fair Value Hierarchy (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Fair Value    
Private equity funds   $ 78
Short-term and other investments:    
Fair Value    
Private equity funds $ 90  
Level 1    
Fair Value    
Private equity funds   29
Level 1 | Short-term and other investments:    
Fair Value    
Private equity funds 32  
Level 2    
Fair Value    
Private equity funds   37
Level 2 | Short-term and other investments:    
Fair Value    
Private equity funds 46  
Level 3    
Fair Value    
Private equity funds   12
Level 3 | Short-term and other investments:    
Fair Value    
Private equity funds 12  
United States | Common and preferred stocks:    
Fair Value    
Private equity funds 17 15
United States | Corporate debt securities:    
Fair Value    
Private equity funds 4 3
United States | Government and other debt securities:    
Fair Value    
Private equity funds 1 2
United States | Real estate:    
Fair Value    
Private equity funds 3 3
United States | Level 1 | Common and preferred stocks:    
Fair Value    
Private equity funds 17 15
United States | Level 1 | Corporate debt securities:    
Fair Value    
Private equity funds 0 0
United States | Level 1 | Government and other debt securities:    
Fair Value    
Private equity funds 0 0
United States | Level 1 | Real estate:    
Fair Value    
Private equity funds 3 3
United States | Level 2 | Common and preferred stocks:    
Fair Value    
Private equity funds 0 0
United States | Level 2 | Corporate debt securities:    
Fair Value    
Private equity funds 4 3
United States | Level 2 | Government and other debt securities:    
Fair Value    
Private equity funds 1 2
United States | Level 2 | Real estate:    
Fair Value    
Private equity funds 0 0
United States | Level 3 | Common and preferred stocks:    
Fair Value    
Private equity funds 0 0
United States | Level 3 | Corporate debt securities:    
Fair Value    
Private equity funds 0 0
United States | Level 3 | Government and other debt securities:    
Fair Value    
Private equity funds 0 0
United States | Level 3 | Real estate:    
Fair Value    
Private equity funds 0 0
International | Common and preferred stocks:    
Fair Value    
Private equity funds 8 8
International | Corporate debt securities:    
Fair Value    
Private equity funds 14 3
International | Government and other debt securities:    
Fair Value    
Private equity funds 7 22
International | Real estate:    
Fair Value    
Private equity funds 14 14
International | Buy-in annuity:    
Fair Value    
Private equity funds 3  
International | Short-term and other investments:    
Fair Value    
Private equity funds 19 8
International | Level 1 | Common and preferred stocks:    
Fair Value    
Private equity funds 8 8
International | Level 1 | Corporate debt securities:    
Fair Value    
Private equity funds 0 0
International | Level 1 | Government and other debt securities:    
Fair Value    
Private equity funds 0 0
International | Level 1 | Real estate:    
Fair Value    
Private equity funds 2 2
International | Level 1 | Buy-in annuity:    
Fair Value    
Private equity funds 0  
International | Level 1 | Short-term and other investments:    
Fair Value    
Private equity funds 2 1
International | Level 2 | Common and preferred stocks:    
Fair Value    
Private equity funds 0 0
International | Level 2 | Corporate debt securities:    
Fair Value    
Private equity funds 14 3
International | Level 2 | Government and other debt securities:    
Fair Value    
Private equity funds 7 22
International | Level 2 | Real estate:    
Fair Value    
Private equity funds 0 0
International | Level 2 | Buy-in annuity:    
Fair Value    
Private equity funds 3  
International | Level 2 | Short-term and other investments:    
Fair Value    
Private equity funds 17 7
International | Level 3 | Common and preferred stocks:    
Fair Value    
Private equity funds 0 0
International | Level 3 | Corporate debt securities:    
Fair Value    
Private equity funds 0 0
International | Level 3 | Government and other debt securities:    
Fair Value    
Private equity funds 0 0
International | Level 3 | Real estate:    
Fair Value    
Private equity funds 12 12
International | Level 3 | Buy-in annuity:    
Fair Value    
Private equity funds 0  
International | Level 3 | Short-term and other investments:    
Fair Value    
Private equity funds $ 0 $ 0
v3.24.0.1
EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT PLANS - Changes in the Fair Value of the Qualified Defined-benefit Pension Plan Level 3 Assets (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Changes in the fair value of plan level 3 assets    
Fair value, January 1 $ 12 $ 6
Purchases 0 6
Fair value, December 31 $ 12 $ 12
v3.24.0.1
EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT PLANS - Assumptions - Tabular Disclosure (Details) - Defined-benefit pension plans
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Dec. 31, 2021
Assumptions      
Discount rate for obligations 4.00% 4.50% 1.80%
Expected return on plan assets 5.50% 4.50% 3.00%
Rate of compensation increase 0.00% 0.00% 0.00%
Discount rate for net periodic pension cost 4.50% 1.80% 1.70%
v3.24.0.1
EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT PLANS - Assumptions - General Disclosures (Details) - Defined-benefit pension plans
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Dec. 31, 2021
Assumptions      
Discount rate for obligations 4.00% 4.50% 1.80%
Expected return on plan assets 5.50% 4.50% 3.00%
Minimum      
Assumptions      
Discount rate for obligations 1.90% 0.80% 0.80%
Liabilities having a discount rate for obligations (as a percent) 3.20% 3.70% 1.20%
Maximum      
Assumptions      
Discount rate for obligations 5.00% 5.30% 2.60%
International      
Assumptions      
Expected return on plan assets 5.50% 4.50% 3.00%
v3.24.0.1
EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT PLANS - Other and Cash Flows (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]    
Payments to participants defined-benefit pension plans $ 12  
Defined-contribution plans    
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]    
Aggregate present value of unfunded accumulated post-retirement benefit obligation $ 7 $ 7
v3.24.0.1
EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT PLANS - Benefits Expected to be Paid in Each of the Next Five Years, and in Aggregate for the Five Years Thereafter (Details)
$ in Millions
Dec. 31, 2023
USD ($)
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]  
2024 $ 12
Qualified  
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]  
2024 7
2025 5
2026 5
2027 5
2028 6
2029 - 2033 32
Non-Qualified  
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]  
2024 12
2025 11
2026 11
2027 10
2028 10
2029 - 2033 $ 43
v3.24.0.1
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY - Narrative (Details) - USD ($)
$ / shares in Units, shares in Millions, $ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Dec. 31, 2021
Oct. 22, 2022
Equity [Abstract]        
Stock repurchase program, authorized amount (in shares)       $ 2,000
Repurchase and retirement of common stock (in shares) 6.2 16.6 17.6  
Repurchase and retirement of common stock to offset the dilutive impact of the grant of long-term stock awards (in shares) 0.2 0.6 0.7  
Payments for repurchase of common stock, including excise tax $ 356      
Excise taxes paid 3      
Repurchase and retirement of common stock 353 $ 914 $ 1,026  
Remaining authorized repurchase amount $ 1,600      
Cash dividends per common share paid (in dollars per share) $ 1.140 $ 1.120 $ 0.845  
Cash dividends per common share declared (in dollars per share) $ 1.140 $ 1.120 $ 0.705  
Income tax benefit on cumulative translation adjustment $ (3) $ (2)    
Income tax benefit on prior service cost and net loss $ (6) $ (4)    
v3.24.0.1
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY - Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Equity [Abstract]    
Cumulative translation adjustments, net $ 291 $ 261
Unrecognized net loss and prior service cost, net (42) (35)
Accumulated other comprehensive income $ 249 $ 226
v3.24.0.1
RECLASSIFICATIONS FROM ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME - Table (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
3 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2021
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Dec. 31, 2021
Mar. 22, 2021
Reclassifications from accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income          
Actuarial losses, net and prior service cost   $ 110 $ 104 $ 717  
Tax expense (benefit)   278 288 210  
Net of tax   (960) (905) (478)  
Interest rate swaps   106 108 278  
Disproportionate tax expense $ 11        
5.95 Notes and Debentures Due March 15, 2022          
Reclassifications from accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income          
Interest rate (as a percent)         5.95%
Amount reclassified          
Reclassifications from accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income          
Settlement loss       447  
Tax expense (benefit) (96)        
Accumulated Defined Benefit Plans Adjustment, Net Gain (Loss) Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest | Amount reclassified          
Reclassifications from accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income          
Actuarial losses, net and prior service cost   1 6 18  
Settlement loss 447 0 0 451  
Tax expense (benefit)   0 (2) (104)  
Net of tax   1 4 365  
Hüppe | Accumulated Defined Benefit Plans Adjustment, Net Gain (Loss) Attributable to Parent | Amount reclassified          
Reclassifications from accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income          
Actuarial losses, net and prior service cost $ 3        
Interest Rate Swaps | Accumulated Gain (Loss), Cash Flow Hedge, Including Noncontrolling Interest | Amount reclassified          
Reclassifications from accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income          
Tax expense (benefit)   0 0 5  
Net of tax   0 0 7  
Interest rate swaps   $ 0 $ 0 $ 2  
v3.24.0.1
RECLASSIFICATIONS FROM ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME - Narrative (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
3 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2021
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Dec. 31, 2021
Reclassifications from accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income        
Other income (expense), net   $ (110) $ (104) $ (717)
Hüppe | Amount reclassified | Accumulated Foreign Currency Adjustment Attributable to Parent        
Reclassifications from accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income        
Other income (expense), net $ (23)      
v3.24.0.1
SEGMENT INFORMATION - Tabular Information by Segment and Geographic Area (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Dec. 31, 2021
Net Sales      
Net sales $ 7,967 $ 8,680 $ 8,375
Operating profit 1,348 1,297 1,405
Other income (expense), net (110) (104) (717)
Income before income taxes 1,238 1,193 688
Assets 5,363 5,187 5,575
Export sales from U.S. included in net sales $ 253 $ 337 $ 322
Maximum      
Net Sales      
Intra-company sales between segments in percentage 1.00% 1.00% 1.00%
One customer | Customer concentration risk | Sales      
Net Sales      
Net sales $ 3,070 $ 3,298 $ 3,037
North America      
Net Sales      
Net sales 6,384 6,978 6,624
International, particularly Europe      
Net Sales      
Net sales 1,583 1,702 1,751
United States      
Net Sales      
Long-lived assets 1,459 1,372 1,332
United States | Sales      
Net Sales      
Net sales 6,140 6,756 6,387
Europe      
Net Sales      
Long-lived assets 677 548 546
Plumbing Products      
Net Sales      
Net sales 4,842 5,252 5,135
Plumbing Products | North America      
Net Sales      
Net sales 3,259 3,550 3,384
Plumbing Products | International, particularly Europe      
Net Sales      
Net sales 1,583 1,702 1,751
Decorative Architectural Products      
Net Sales      
Net sales 3,125 3,428 3,240
Decorative Architectural Products | North America      
Net Sales      
Net sales 3,125 3,428 3,240
Decorative Architectural Products | International, particularly Europe      
Net Sales      
Net sales 0 0 0
Operating Segments      
Net Sales      
Net sales 7,967 8,680 8,375
Operating profit 1,439 1,384 1,510
Assets 4,837 4,876 4,976
Operating Segments | North America      
Net Sales      
Net sales 6,384 6,978 6,624
Operating profit 1,210 1,116 1,214
Assets 3,538 3,552 3,510
Operating Segments | International, particularly Europe      
Net Sales      
Net sales 1,583 1,702 1,751
Operating profit 229 268 296
Assets 1,299 1,324 1,466
Operating Segments | Plumbing Products      
Net Sales      
Net sales 4,842 5,252 5,135
Operating profit 861 819 929
Assets 3,140 3,096 3,195
Operating Segments | Decorative Architectural Products      
Net Sales      
Net sales 3,125 3,428 3,240
Operating profit 578 565 581
Assets 1,696 1,780 1,781
Corporate, Non-Segment      
Net Sales      
General corporate expense, net (91) (87) (105)
Assets $ 527 $ 311 $ 599
v3.24.0.1
SEGMENT INFORMATION - Depreciation and Amortization (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Dec. 31, 2021
Depreciation and Amortization      
Property Additions $ 243 $ 224 $ 128
Depreciation and amortization 149 145 151
Operating Segments      
Depreciation and Amortization      
Property Additions 237 218 125
Depreciation and amortization 142 137 138
Operating Segments | Plumbing Products      
Depreciation and Amortization      
Property Additions 161 154 94
Depreciation and amortization 107 103 101
Operating Segments | Decorative Architectural Products      
Depreciation and Amortization      
Property Additions 76 64 31
Depreciation and amortization 35 34 37
Corporate, Non-Segment      
Depreciation and Amortization      
Property Additions 6 6 3
Depreciation and amortization $ 7 $ 8 $ 13
v3.24.0.1
OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE), NET (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
1 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
May 31, 2021
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Dec. 31, 2021
Other Income and Expenses [Abstract]        
Interest Income (Expense), Nonoperating, Net   $ 9 $ 2 $ 1
Net periodic pension and post-retirement benefit expense   (8) (10) (430)
Equity investment (loss) income, net   (1) (6) 11
Foreign currency transaction losses   (1) (3) (4)
Realized gains from private equity funds   1 0 0
Contingent consideration   0 24 (16)
Loss on sale of businesses, net   0 (1) (18)
Gain on preferred stock redemption $ 14 0 0 14
Dividend income   0 0 6
Other items, net   (4) (2) (3)
Total other, net   $ (4) $ 4 $ (439)
v3.24.0.1
OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE), NET - Footnote Details (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
1 Months Ended 3 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
May 31, 2021
Dec. 31, 2021
Jun. 30, 2021
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Dec. 31, 2021
Net Investment Income [Line Items]            
Pre-tax expense     $ 406 $ 78 $ 51 $ 492
Reduction in pension expense   $ 7        
Contingent consideration         24  
Expense from revaluation of contingent consideration       0 (24) 16
Proceeds from redemption of preferred stock $ 166          
Gain (loss) on preferred stock redemption $ 14     $ 0 $ 0 $ 14
v3.24.0.1
INCOME TAXES - Income from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
3 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Dec. 31, 2021
Income before income taxes:        
U.S.    $ 968 $ 873 $ 374
Foreign   270 320 314
Income before income taxes   1,238 1,193 688
Currently payable:        
U.S. Federal   189 178 145
State and local $ (29) 47 29 40
Foreign   74 96 93
Deferred:        
U.S. Federal   0 (16) (57)
State and local   (39) 2 (10)
Foreign   7 (1) (1)
Income tax (benefit) expense   278 288 $ 210
Deferred Tax Assets, Net [Abstract]        
Receivables 11 11 10  
Inventories 19 19 21  
Other assets, including stock-based compensation 9 9 13  
Accrued liabilities 54 54 52  
Noncurrent operating lease liabilities 54 54 50  
Other long-term liabilities 53 53 51  
Capitalized research expenditures 43 43 20  
Net operating loss carryforward 74 74 21  
Tax credit carryforward 10 10 11  
Total 327 327 249  
Valuation allowance (33) (33) (15)  
Total 294 294 234  
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Gross [Abstract]        
Property and equipment 67 67 56  
Operating lease right-of-use assets 57 57 53  
Intangibles 81 81 65  
Investment in foreign subsidiaries 11 11 10  
Other 22 22 17  
Total 238 238 201  
Net deferred tax asset at December 31 $ 56 $ 56 $ 33  
v3.24.0.1
INCOME TAXES - Income Tax Disclosure (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
3 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Dec. 31, 2021
Income Tax Contingency [Line Items]        
State income tax benefit $ 29 $ (47) $ (29) $ (40)
Valuation allowance (33) (33) (15)  
Deferred tax assets. net operating loss and tax credit carryforwards   84 32  
Deferred tax assets. net operating loss and tax credit carryforwards, subject to expiration   $ 62 $ 20  
Deferred tax assets. net operating loss and tax credit carryforwards, subject to expiration, expiration term   18 years 18 years  
Deferred tax assets. net operating loss and tax credit carryforwards, not subject to expiration   $ 22 $ 12  
Income tax expense from loss on termination of defined benefit plan       14
Income tax expense from divestiture of business       4
Income tax expense due to disproportionate tax effects       16
Income taxes paid   328 281 $ 246
Other Noncurrent Assets        
Income Tax Contingency [Line Items]        
Deferred tax assets 88 88 60  
Other Noncurrent Liabilities        
Income Tax Contingency [Line Items]        
Deferred tax liabilities $ 32 $ 32 $ 27  
v3.24.0.1
INCOME TAXES - Reconciliation of the U.S. Federal Statutory Tax Rate to the Income Tax (Benefit) Expense (Details)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Dec. 31, 2021
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]      
U.S. Federal statutory tax rate  21.00% 21.00% 21.00%
State and local taxes, net of U.S. Federal tax benefit 3.00% 2.00% 4.00%
Higher taxes on foreign earnings 2.00% 2.00% 3.00%
Valuation allowances (2.00%) 0.00% 0.00%
Stock-based compensation (1.00%) 0.00% (1.00%)
Business divestiture with no tax impact 0.00% 0.00% 1.00%
Disproportionate tax effects 0.00% 0.00% 2.00%
Other, net (1.00%) (1.00%) 1.00%
Effective tax rate 22.00% 24.00% 31.00%
v3.24.0.1
INCOME TAXES - Uncertain Tax Positions (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Uncertain Tax Positions    
Balance at January 1 $ 83 $ 81
Current year tax positions: Additions 17 21
Current year tax positions: Reductions (2) (5)
Prior year tax positions: Additions 3 0
Prior year tax positions: Reductions 0 (3)
Lapse of applicable statutes of limitation (12) (11)
Settlement with tax authorities (5) 0
Balance at December 31 84 83
Liability for interest and penalties 13 11
Balance at December 31, including interest and penalties $ 97 $ 94
v3.24.0.1
INCOME TAXES - Uncertain Tax Positions and Interest and Penalties - Additional Disclosures (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Income Taxes    
Unrecognized tax benefits that would impact effective tax rate if recognized $ 66 $ 66
Liability for uncertain tax positions 97 94
Reasonably possible reduction in the liability for uncertain tax positions 13  
Other Noncurrent Liabilities    
Income Taxes    
Liability for uncertain tax positions 93 92
Other Noncurrent Assets    
Income Taxes    
Liability for uncertain tax positions $ 4 $ 2
v3.24.0.1
INCOME PER COMMON SHARE - Reconciliations of the Numerators and Denominators Used in the Computations of Basic and Diluted Earnings per Common Share (Details) - USD ($)
shares in Millions, $ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Dec. 31, 2021
Numerator (basic and diluted):      
Net income $ 908 $ 844 $ 410
Less: Allocation to redeemable noncontrolling interest 0 (2) 2
Less: Allocation to unvested restricted stock awards 0 4 2
Net income attributable to common shareholders $ 908 $ 842 $ 406
Denominator:      
Basic common shares (based upon weighted average) (in shares) 225 231 249
Add: Stock option dilution (in shares) 1 1 2
Diluted common shares (in shares) 226 232 251
v3.24.0.1
INCOME PER COMMON SHARE - Antidilutive Securities (Details) - shares
shares in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Dec. 31, 2021
Stock options      
Antidilutive securities excluded from computation of earnings per share      
Antidilutive effect on computation of diluted earnings per common share (in shares) 871 635 296
Restricted stock units      
Antidilutive securities excluded from computation of earnings per share      
Antidilutive effect on computation of diluted earnings per common share (in shares) 5 20 0
Performance restricted stock units      
Antidilutive securities excluded from computation of earnings per share      
Antidilutive effect on computation of diluted earnings per common share (in shares) 0 15 0
v3.24.0.1
INCOME PER COMMON SHARE - Narrative (Details) - shares
shares in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Long-term stock awards    
Antidilutive securities excluded from computation of earnings per share    
Antidilutive effect on computation of diluted earnings per common share (in shares) 79 273
v3.24.0.1
OTHER COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES - Warranty (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Changes in the company's warranty liability    
Balance at January 1 $ 80 $ 80
Accruals for warranties issued during the year 35 40
Accruals related to pre-existing warranties 7 (3)
Settlements made (in cash or kind) during the year (42) (34)
Other, net (including currency translation and acquisitions) 2 (3)
Balance at December 31 $ 83 $ 80
v3.24.0.1
INSURANCE SETTLEMENT (Details)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
USD ($)
Unusual or Infrequent Items, or Both [Abstract]  
Gain on Business Interruption Insurance Recovery, Statement of Income or Comprehensive Income [Extensible Enumeration] Gross Profit, Operating Income (Loss)
Profit increase from insurance settlement payment $ 40
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SCHEDULE II. VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
1 Months Ended 3 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
May 31, 2021
Sep. 30, 2023
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Dec. 31, 2021
Movement in valuation and qualifying accounts          
Balance at Beginning of Period     $ 8 $ 6 $ 7
Charged to Costs and Expenses     7 5 1
Charged to Other Accounts     0 0 0
Deductions     (5) (3) (2)
Balance at End of Period     11 8 6
State income tax benefit, net of federal expense     (39) 2 (10)
Hüppe          
Movement in valuation and qualifying accounts          
Deductions $ (1)        
Valuation allowance on deferred tax assets:          
Movement in valuation and qualifying accounts          
Balance at Beginning of Period     15 17 35
Charged to Costs and Expenses     2 0 5
Charged to Other Accounts     53 0 0
Deductions     (37)   (23)
Balance at End of Period     33 15 $ 17
Valuation allowance on deferred tax assets: | Sauna360 Group Oy          
Movement in valuation and qualifying accounts          
Charged to Other Accounts   $ 5      
Valuation allowance on deferred tax assets: | Hüppe          
Movement in valuation and qualifying accounts          
Deductions $ (23)     $ (2)  
Valuation Allowance, State Deferred Tax Asset          
Movement in valuation and qualifying accounts          
Charged to Other Accounts     48    
State income tax benefit, net of federal expense     $ (29)