ACUSHNET HOLDINGS CORP., 10-K filed on 3/1/2022
Annual Report
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Cover - USD ($)
$ in Billions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2021
Feb. 25, 2022
Jun. 30, 2021
Cover [Abstract]      
Document Type 10-K    
Document Annual Report true    
Document Period End Date Dec. 31, 2021    
Current Fiscal Year End Date --12-31    
Document Transition Report false    
Entity File Number 001-37935    
Entity Registrant Name Acushnet Holdings Corp.    
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code DE    
Entity Tax Identification Number 45-2644353    
Entity Address, Address Line One 333 Bridge Street    
Entity Address, City or Town Fairhaven,    
Entity Address, State or Province MA    
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code 02719    
City Area Code 800    
Local Phone Number 225-8500    
Title of 12(b) Security Common Stock, par value $0.001 per share    
Trading Symbol GOLF    
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    
Entity Shell Company false    
Entity Public Float     $ 1.7
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   72,379,964  
Documents Incorporated by Reference Portions of the definitive proxy statement to be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission pursuant to Regulation 14A relating to the Registrant’s Annual General Meeting of Shareholders, to be held on June 6, 2022, will be incorporated by reference in this Form 10-K in response to Items 10, 11, 12, 13 and 14 of Part III. The definitive proxy statement will be filed with the SEC not later than 120 days after the registrant’s fiscal year ended December 31, 2021.    
Entity Central Index Key 0001672013    
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2021    
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Audit Information
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2021
Audit Information [Abstract]  
Auditor Firm ID 238
Auditor Name PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
Auditor Location Boston, Massachusetts
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CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Dec. 31, 2021
Dec. 31, 2020
Current assets    
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash ($15,612 and $6,843 attributable to the variable interest entity ("VIE")) $ 281,677 $ 151,452
Accounts receivable, net 174,435 201,518
Inventories ($19,385 and $13,830 attributable to the VIE) 413,314 357,682
Prepaid and other assets 99,750 89,155
Total current assets 969,176 799,807
Property, plant and equipment, net ($10,466 and $10,538 attributable to the VIE) 231,761 222,811
Goodwill ($32,312 and $32,312 attributable to the VIE) 210,431 215,186
Intangible assets, net 465,341 473,533
Deferred income taxes 60,814 80,060
Other assets ($2,166 and $2,239 attributable to the VIE) 68,313 75,158
Total assets 2,005,836 1,866,555
Current liabilities    
Short-term debt 116 2,810
Current portion of long-term debt 17,500 17,500
Accounts payable ($13,275 and $8,702 attributable to the VIE) 163,607 112,867
Accrued taxes 57,307 40,952
Accrued compensation and benefits ($1,511 and $1,454 attributable to the VIE) 113,453 82,290
Accrued expenses and other liabilities ($4,677 and $3,699 attributable to the VIE) 131,041 101,260
Total current liabilities 483,024 357,679
Long-term debt 297,354 313,619
Deferred income taxes 4,950 3,821
Accrued pension and other postretirement benefits 93,705 121,929
Other noncurrent liabilities ($2,218 and $2,261 attributable to the VIE) 43,237 52,128
Total liabilities 922,270 849,176
Commitments and contingencies (Note 22)
Redeemable noncontrolling interest 3,299 126
Shareholders' equity    
Common stock, $0.001 par value, 500,000,000 shares authorized; 75,855,036 and 75,666,367 shares issued 76 76
Additional paid-in capital 948,423 925,385
Accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of tax (99,582) (96,182)
Retained earnings 324,966 199,776
Treasury stock, at cost; 3,314,562 and 1,671,754 shares (including 537,839 and 299,894 of accrued share repurchase) (Note 15) (131,039) (45,106)
Total equity attributable to Acushnet Holdings Corp. 1,042,844 983,949
Noncontrolling interests 37,423 33,304
Total shareholders' equity 1,080,267 1,017,253
Total liabilities, redeemable noncontrolling interest and shareholders' equity $ 2,005,836 $ 1,866,555
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CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Parentheticals) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Dec. 31, 2021
Dec. 31, 2020
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash ($15,612 and $6,843 attributable to the variable interest entity ("VIE")) $ 281,677 $ 151,452
Inventories ($19,385 and $13,830 attributable to the VIE) 413,314 357,682
Property, plant and equipment, net ($10,466 and $10,538 attributable to the VIE) 231,761 222,811
Goodwill ($32,312 and $32,312 attributable to the VIE) 210,431 215,186
Other assets ($2,166 and $2,239 attributable to the VIE) 68,313 75,158
Accounts payable ($13,275 and $8,702 attributable to the VIE) 163,607 112,867
Accrued compensation and benefits ($1,511 and $1,454 attributable to the VIE) 113,453 82,290
Accrued expenses and other liabilities ($4,677 and $3,699 attributable to the VIE) 131,041 101,260
Other noncurrent liabilities ($2,218 and $2,261 attributable to the VIE) $ 43,237 $ 52,128
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share) $ 0.001 $ 0.001
Common stock, shares authorized (in shares) 500,000,000 500,000,000
Common stock, shares issued (in shares) 75,855,036 75,666,367
Treasury stock, at cost (in shares) 3,314,562 1,671,754
Accrued share repurchase (in shares) 537,839 299,894
VIE    
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash ($15,612 and $6,843 attributable to the variable interest entity ("VIE")) $ 15,612 $ 6,843
Inventories ($19,385 and $13,830 attributable to the VIE) 19,385 13,830
Property, plant and equipment, net ($10,466 and $10,538 attributable to the VIE) 10,466 10,538
Goodwill ($32,312 and $32,312 attributable to the VIE) 32,312 32,312
Other assets ($2,166 and $2,239 attributable to the VIE) 2,166 2,239
Accounts payable ($13,275 and $8,702 attributable to the VIE) 13,275 8,702
Accrued compensation and benefits ($1,511 and $1,454 attributable to the VIE) 1,511 1,454
Accrued expenses and other liabilities ($4,677 and $3,699 attributable to the VIE) 4,677 3,699
Other noncurrent liabilities ($2,218 and $2,261 attributable to the VIE) $ 2,218 $ 2,261
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2021
Dec. 31, 2020
Dec. 31, 2019
Income Statement [Abstract]      
Net sales $ 2,147,930 $ 1,612,169 $ 1,681,357
Cost of goods sold 1,029,493 782,333 809,122
Gross profit 1,118,437 829,836 872,235
Operating expenses:      
Selling, general and administrative 795,422 610,603 627,503
Research and development 55,335 48,942 51,601
Intangible amortization 7,868 11,629 7,478
Restructuring charges 0 13,207 0
Income from operations 259,812 145,455 185,653
Interest expense, net (Note 18) 7,709 15,630 19,613
Other expense, net 4,280 16,776 875
Income before income taxes 247,823 113,049 165,165
Income tax expense 63,583 13,038 40,600
Net income 184,240 100,011 124,565
Less:  Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests (5,367) (4,005) (3,495)
Net income attributable to Acushnet Holdings Corp. $ 178,873 $ 96,006 $ 121,070
Net income per common share attributable to Acushnet Holdings Corp.:      
Basic (in dollars per share) $ 2.40 $ 1.29 $ 1.61
Diluted (in dollars per share) $ 2.38 $ 1.28 $ 1.60
Weighted average number of common shares:      
Basic (in shares) 74,536,637 74,494,310 75,418,204
Diluted (in shares) 75,265,074 75,060,610 75,759,605
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2021
Dec. 31, 2020
Dec. 31, 2019
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]      
Net income $ 184,240 $ 100,011 $ 124,565
Other comprehensive (loss) income :      
Foreign currency translation adjustments (23,009) 27,281 666
Cash flow derivative instruments      
Unrealized holding gain (loss) arising during period 10,049 (6,823) 3,305
Reclassification adjustments included in net income 4,991 (2,220) (7,476)
Tax (expense) benefit (4,223) 2,495 909
Cash flow derivative instruments, net 10,817 (6,548) (3,262)
Pension and other postretirement benefits      
Pension and other postretirement benefits adjustments 13,332 (6,362) (26,537)
Tax (expense) benefit (4,540) 1,475 6,144
Pension and other postretirement benefits adjustments, net 8,792 (4,887) (20,393)
Total other comprehensive (loss) income (3,400) 15,846 (22,989)
Comprehensive income 180,840 115,857 101,576
Less: Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests (5,310) (4,243) (3,577)
Comprehensive income attributable to Acushnet Holdings Corp. $ 175,530 $ 111,614 $ 97,999
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2021
Dec. 31, 2020
Dec. 31, 2019
Cash flows from operating activities      
Net income $ 184,240 $ 100,011 $ 124,565
Adjustments to reconcile net income to cash flows provided by operating activities      
Depreciation and amortization 41,243 45,429 43,002
Unrealized foreign exchange (gain) loss (168) (1,893) 215
Amortization of debt issuance costs 1,540 1,218 1,884
Share-based compensation 27,639 16,016 10,975
Loss (gain) on disposals of property, plant and equipment 156 (38) 13
Deferred income taxes 12,020 (3,984) 8,474
Changes in operating assets and liabilities      
Accounts receivable 16,679 22,744 (27,092)
Inventories (64,238) 49,006 (25,168)
Accounts payable 48,784 9,952 10,851
Accrued taxes 20,339 2,708 2,655
Other assets and liabilities 25,888 23,256 (16,091)
Cash flows provided by operating activities 314,122 264,425 134,283
Cash flows from investing activities      
Additions to property, plant and equipment (37,597) (24,675) (32,956)
Business acquisitions, net of cash acquired 0 0 (28,104)
Cash flows used in investing activities (37,597) (24,675) (61,060)
Cash flows from financing activities      
(Repayments of) proceeds from short-term borrowings, net (2,704) (52,057) 54,115
Proceeds from term loan facility 0 0 350,000
Repayments of term loan facility (17,500) (17,500) (330,469)
Repayments of delayed draw term loan A facility 0 0 (54,375)
Purchases of common stock (65,497) (6,976) (29,352)
Debt issuance costs 0 (1,067) (2,373)
Dividends paid on common stock (49,167) (46,065) (43,490)
Dividends paid to noncontrolling interests (1,512) (4,426) (3,354)
Payment of employee restricted stock tax withholdings (3,946) (496) (11,030)
Cash flows used in financing activities (140,326) (128,587) (70,328)
Effect of foreign exchange rate changes on cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash (5,974) 6,105 275
Net increase in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash 130,225 117,268 3,170
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, beginning of year 151,452 34,184 31,014
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, end of year 281,677 151,452 34,184
Supplemental information      
Cash paid for interest to third parties 6,890 14,985 18,218
Cash paid for income taxes 28,919 29,794 31,269
Non-cash additions to property, plant and equipment 6,567 1,562 2,820
Non-cash additions to right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for operating lease obligations 8,691 22,675 9,530
Non-cash additions to right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for finance lease obligations 950 427 289
Dividend equivalents rights ("DERs") declared not paid 2,046 1,221 775
Share repurchase liability (Note 15) 29,214 6,976 1,802
Non-cash loan to noncontrolling interest (Note 21) $ 0 $ 0 $ 4,392
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY - USD ($)
shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands
Total
Total Shareholders' Equity Attributable to Acushnet Holdings Corp.
Common Stock
Additional Paid-in Capital
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss, net of tax
Retained Earnings
Treasury Stock
Noncontrolling Interests
Beginning balance (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2018     74,760          
Beginning balance at Dec. 31, 2018 $ 926,984 $ 894,872 $ 75 $ 910,890 $ (89,039) $ 72,946 $ 0 $ 32,112
Changes in stockholders' equity                
Net income 124,698 121,070       121,070   3,628
Other comprehensive (loss) income (22,989) (22,989)     (22,989)      
Share-based compensation 10,647 10,647   10,647        
Vesting of restricted common stock, including impact of DERs, net of shares withheld for employee taxes (Note 16) (in shares)     860          
Vesting of restricted common stock, including impact of DERs, net of shares withheld for employee taxes (Note16) (11,029) (11,029) $ 1 (11,030)        
Purchases of common stock (Note 15) (29,352) (29,352)         (29,352)  
Share repurchase liability (Note 15) (1,802) (1,802)         (1,802)  
Dividends and dividend equivalents declared (42,977) (42,977)       (42,977)    
Dividends declared to noncontrolling interests (3,354)             (3,354)
Ending balance (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2019     75,620          
Ending balance at Dec. 31, 2019 950,826 918,440 $ 76 910,507 (112,028) 151,039 (31,154) 32,386
Changes in stockholders' equity                
Net income 101,350 96,006       96,006   5,344
Other comprehensive (loss) income 15,846 15,846     15,846      
Share-based compensation 15,363 15,363   15,363        
Vesting of restricted common stock, including impact of DERs, net of shares withheld for employee taxes (Note 16) (in shares)     46          
Vesting of restricted common stock, including impact of DERs, net of shares withheld for employee taxes (Note16) (485) (485)   (485)        
Purchases of common stock (Note 15) (6,976) (6,976)         (6,976)  
Share repurchase liability (Note 15) (6,976) (6,976)         (6,976)  
Dividends and dividend equivalents declared (47,269) (47,269)       (47,269)    
Dividends declared to noncontrolling interests (4,426)             (4,426)
Ending balance (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2020     75,666          
Ending balance at Dec. 31, 2020 1,017,253 983,949 $ 76 925,385 (96,182) 199,776 (45,106) 33,304
Changes in stockholders' equity                
Net income 184,464 178,873       178,873   5,591
Other comprehensive (loss) income (3,360) (3,400)     (3,400)     40
Share-based compensation 26,984 26,984   26,984        
Vesting of restricted common stock, including impact of DERs, net of shares withheld for employee taxes (Note 16) (in shares)     189          
Vesting of restricted common stock, including impact of DERs, net of shares withheld for employee taxes (Note16) (3,946) (3,946)   (3,946)        
Purchases of common stock (Note 15) (56,719) (56,719)         (56,719)  
Share repurchase liability (Note 15) (29,214) (29,214)         (29,214)  
Dividends and dividend equivalents declared (50,846) (50,846)       (50,846)    
Dividends declared to noncontrolling interests (1,512)             (1,512)
Redemption value adjustment (Note 2) (2,837) (2,837)       (2,837)    
Ending balance (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2021     75,855          
Ending balance at Dec. 31, 2021 $ 1,080,267 $ 1,042,844 $ 76 $ 948,423 $ (99,582) $ 324,966 $ (131,039) $ 37,423
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Description of Business
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2021
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]  
Description of Business Description of Business
Acushnet Holdings Corp. (the “Company”), headquartered in Fairhaven, Massachusetts, is the global leader in the design, development, manufacture and distribution of performance-driven golf products. The Company has established positions across all major golf equipment and golf wear categories under its globally recognized brands of Titleist, FootJoy, Scotty Cameron and Vokey Design. Acushnet products are sold primarily to on-course golf pro shops and select off-course golf specialty stores, sporting goods stores and other qualified retailers. The Company sells products primarily in the United States, Europe (primarily the United Kingdom, Germany, France, Sweden and Switzerland), Asia (primarily Japan, Korea, China and Singapore), Canada and Australia. Acushnet manufactures and sources its products principally in the United States, China, Thailand, the United Kingdom and Japan.
Acushnet Holdings Corp. was incorporated in Delaware on May 9, 2011 as Alexandria Holdings Corp., an entity owned by Fila Holdings Corp., formerly known as Fila Korea Co., Ltd., (“Fila”), a leading sport and leisure apparel and footwear company which is a public company listed on the Korea Exchange, and a consortium of investors (the “Financial Investors”). Acushnet Holdings Corp. acquired Acushnet Company, its operating subsidiary, from Beam Suntory, Inc. (at the time known as Fortune Brands, Inc.) (“Beam”) on July 29, 2011. On November 2, 2016, the Company completed an initial public offering at a public offering price of $17.00 per share. Following the pricing of the initial public offering, Magnus Holdings Co., Ltd. (“Magnus”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Fila, purchased from the Financial Investors shares of the Company’s common stock, resulting in Magnus holding a controlling ownership interest in the Company’s outstanding common stock.
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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2021
Accounting Policies [Abstract]  
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Basis of Presentation
The accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“U.S. GAAP”) and include the accounts of the Company, its wholly-owned subsidiaries and less than wholly-owned subsidiaries, including a variable interest entity (“VIE”) in which the Company is the primary beneficiary. All intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.
Risks and Uncertainties
In March 2020, the World Health Organization declared a pandemic related to the novel coronavirus (“COVID-19”), which led to government-ordered shutdowns of non-essential businesses, travel restrictions and restrictions on public gatherings. As restrictions were eased, the game of golf experienced a surge in rounds of play around the world, which resulted in increased demand for the Company's products. The Company quickly began to experience demand pressures across all brands and product categories, which challenged, and continue to challenge, the Company's supply chain and its ability to service its trade partners and golfers.
While government-ordered shutdowns and restrictions have eased in most regions and mass vaccination programs are underway, the emergence of virus variants and resurgences of positive cases could lead to an increase in restrictions in certain regions, which could further disrupt the Company's supply chain. Although the Company has seen increased rounds of play and demand for golf-related products over the course of the pandemic, this could change as mass vaccination programs continue to advance and restrictions are further eased on other activities.
The Company has evaluated and continues to evaluate the potential impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on its consolidated financial statements. The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic continues to evolve, and both the full impact and duration of the COVID-19 pandemic remain highly uncertain. Accordingly, the Company's business, results of operations, financial position and cash flows could be materially impacted in ways that the Company cannot currently predict.
Use of Estimates
The preparation of the Company’s consolidated financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and judgments that affect reported amounts of assets and liabilities and related disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities as of the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. The Company has also made estimates related to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic within its
consolidated financial statements and there may be changes to those estimates in future periods. Actual results could differ from these estimates.
Variable Interest Entities
VIEs are entities that, by design, either (i) lack sufficient equity to permit the entity to finance its activities independently, or (ii) have equity holders that do not have the power to direct the activities of the entity that most significantly impact its economic performance, the obligation to absorb the entity’s expected losses, or the right to receive the entity’s expected residual returns. The Company consolidates a VIE when it is the primary beneficiary, which is the party that has both (i) the power to direct the activities that most significantly impact the VIE’s economic performance and (ii) through its interests in the VIE, the obligation to absorb expected losses or the right to receive expected benefits from the VIE that could potentially be significant to the VIE.
The Company consolidates the accounts of Acushnet Lionscore Limited, a VIE which is 40% owned by the Company. The sole purpose of the VIE is to manufacture the Company’s golf footwear and as such, the Company is deemed to be the primary beneficiary. The Company has presented separately on its consolidated balance sheets, to the extent material, the assets of its consolidated VIE that can only be used to settle specific obligations of its consolidated VIE and the liabilities of its consolidated VIE for which creditors do not have recourse to its general credit. The general creditors of the VIE do not have recourse to the Company. Certain directors of the VIE have guaranteed the credit lines of the VIE, for which there were no outstanding borrowings as of December 31, 2021 and 2020. In addition, pursuant to the terms of the agreement governing the VIE, the Company is not required to provide financial support to the VIE.
Noncontrolling Interests and Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest
The ownership interests held by owners other than the Company in less than wholly-owned subsidiaries are classified as noncontrolling interests. The financial results and position of noncontrolling interests are included in the Company’s consolidated financial statements. The value attributable to the noncontrolling interests is presented on the consolidated balance sheets, separately from the equity attributable to the Company. Net income (loss) and comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests are presented separately on the consolidated statements of operations and consolidated statements of comprehensive income, respectively.
Redeemable noncontrolling interests are those noncontrolling interests which are or may become redeemable at a fixed or determinable price on a fixed or determinable date, at the option of the holder, or upon occurrence of an event. The Company initially recorded the redeemable noncontrolling interest at its acquisition date fair value. The carrying amount of the redeemable noncontrolling interest is subsequently adjusted to the greater amount of either the initial carrying amount, increased or decreased for the redeemable noncontrolling interest's share of comprehensive income (loss) or the redemption value, assuming the noncontrolling interest is redeemable at the balance sheet date. During the year ended December 31, 2021, the Company recorded a redemption value adjustment of $2.8 million. This adjustment was recognized through retained earnings and was not reflected in net income (loss) or comprehensive income (loss). The value attributable to the redeemable noncontrolling interest and the related loan to the minority shareholders, which is recorded as a reduction to redeemable noncontrolling interest, is presented in the consolidated balance sheets as temporary equity between liabilities and shareholders’ equity. The amount of the loan to minority shareholders was $4.4 million as of both December 31, 2021 and 2020.
Cash, Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash
Cash held in Company checking accounts is included in cash. Cash equivalents consist of short-term highly liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less which are readily convertible into cash. The Company classifies as restricted certain cash that is not available for use in its operations. As of December 31, 2021 and 2020, the amount of restricted cash included in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash on the consolidated balance sheets was $1.9 million and $2.0 million, respectively. Book overdrafts not subject to offset with other accounts with the same financial institution are classified as accounts payable. As of December 31, 2021 and 2020, book overdrafts in the amount of $5.8 million and $4.4 million, respectively, were recorded in accounts payable.
Concentration of Credit Risk
Financial instruments that potentially expose the Company to concentration of credit risk are cash and cash equivalents and accounts receivable. Substantially all of the Company's cash deposits are maintained at large, creditworthy financial institutions. The Company's deposits, at times, may exceed federally insured limits. The Company does not believe that it is subject to unusual credit risk beyond the normal credit risk associated with commercial banking relationships. As part of its ongoing procedures, the Company monitors its concentration of deposits with various financial institutions in order to avoid any undue exposure. As of December 31, 2021 and 2020, the Company had unrestricted cash and cash equivalents of $65.7 million
and $83.8 million, respectively, in banks located outside the United States. The risk with respect to the Company's accounts receivable is managed by the Company through its policy of monitoring the creditworthiness of its customers to which it grants credit terms in the normal course of business. See Note 5 for additional information.
Inventories
Inventories are valued at the lower of cost and net realizable value. Approximate cost is determined on the first-in, first-out basis. The inventory balance, which includes material, labor and manufacturing overhead costs, is recorded net of an allowance for obsolete or slow moving inventory. The Company's allowance for obsolete or slow moving inventory contains estimates regarding uncertainties. Such estimates are updated each reporting period and require the Company to make assumptions and to apply judgment regarding a number of factors, including market conditions, selling environment, historical results and current inventory trends. See Note 6 for additional information.
Long-Lived Assets
Long-lived assets, including property, plant and equipment and amortizing intangible assets, are recorded at cost less accumulated depreciation and amortization, respectively. Depreciation and amortization are recorded on a straight-line basis over the estimated useful lives of the assets, except for leasehold and tenant improvements which are amortized over the shorter of the lease term or the estimated useful lives of the assets. Gains or losses resulting from disposals are included in income from operations. Betterments and renewals, which improve and extend the life of an asset, are capitalized. Maintenance and repair costs are expensed as incurred.
Estimated useful lives of property, plant and equipment asset categories were as follows:
Buildings and improvements15-40 years
Machinery and equipment3-10 years
Furniture, fixtures and computer hardware3-10 years
Computer software1-10 years
Certain costs incurred in connection with the development of the Company's internal-use software are capitalized. Internal-use software development costs are primarily related to the Company's enterprise resource planning system. Costs incurred in the preliminary stages of development are expensed as incurred. Internal and external costs incurred in the application development phase, if direct and incremental, are capitalized until the software is substantially complete and ready for its intended use. Capitalization ceases upon completion of all substantial testing performed to ensure the product is ready for its intended use. Costs such as maintenance and training are expensed as incurred. The capitalized internal-use software costs are included in property, plant and equipment and once the software is placed into service are amortized over the estimated useful life which ranges from three to ten years. See Note 7 for additional information.
Impairment
A long-lived asset (including right of use assets) or asset group is tested for recoverability whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that its carrying amount may not be recoverable. When such events occur, the Company compares the sum of the undiscounted cash flows expected to result from the use and eventual disposition of the asset or asset group to the carrying amount of the asset or asset group. The cash flows are based on the best estimate of future cash flows derived from the most recent business projections. If the carrying value exceeds the sum of the undiscounted cash flows, an impairment loss is recognized based on the excess of the asset's or asset group's carrying value over its fair value. Fair value is determined based on discounted expected future cash flows on a market participant basis.
The Company continually evaluates whether events and circumstances have occurred that indicate the remaining estimated useful life of long-lived assets may warrant revision or that the remaining balance may not be recoverable. These factors may include a significant deterioration of operating results, changes in business plans, or changes in anticipated cash flows.
Goodwill and Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets
Goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets are not amortized but instead are measured for impairment at least annually, or more frequently when events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of the asset may be impaired. The Company performs its annual impairment tests in the fourth quarter of each fiscal year.
Goodwill is assigned to reporting units for purposes of impairment testing. A reporting unit may be the same as an operating segment or one level below an operating segment. For purposes of assessing potential impairment, the Company compares the fair value of the reporting unit to its carrying value. If the fair value of the reporting unit exceeds the carrying value of the net assets assigned to that unit, goodwill is considered not impaired. If the carrying value of the net assets assigned to the reporting unit exceeds the fair value of the reporting unit, then the Company records a goodwill impairment loss in the amount of the excess of a reporting unit’s carrying value over its fair value, not to exceed the total amount of goodwill allocated to the reporting unit. The fair value of the reporting units is determined using the income approach. The income approach uses a discounted cash flow analysis which involves applying appropriate discount rates to estimated future cash flows based on forecasts of sales, costs and capital requirements.
Purchased intangible assets other than goodwill are amortized over their useful lives unless those lives are determined to be indefinite. Certain of the Company's trademarks have been assigned an indefinite life as the Company currently anticipates that these trademarks will contribute to its cash flows indefinitely. Indefinite-lived trademarks are reviewed for impairment annually and may be reviewed more frequently if indicators of impairment are present. Impairment losses are recorded to the extent that the carrying value of the indefinite-lived intangible asset exceeds its fair value. The Company measures the fair value of its trademarks using the relief-from-royalty method, which estimates the present value of royalty income that could be hypothetically earned by licensing the brand name to a third party over the remaining useful life. See Note 8 for additional information.
Leases
At the inception of a contract, the Company assesses whether the contract is, or contains, a lease. The Company's assessment is based on: (1) whether the contract involves the use of a distinct identified asset, (2) whether the Company obtained the right to substantially all of the economic benefit from the use of the asset throughout the period, and (3) whether the Company has the right to direct the use of the asset.
All leases are accounted for under Accounting Standards Codification ("ASC") 842 and are classified as either operating or finance leases. A lease is classified as a finance lease if any one of the following criteria are met: the lease transfers ownership of the asset by the end of the lease term, the lease contains an option to purchase the asset that is reasonably certain to be exercised, the lease term is for a major part of the remaining useful life of the asset, the present value of the lease payments equals or exceeds substantially all of the fair value of the asset, or the leased asset is of a highly specialized nature. A lease is classified as an operating lease if it does not meet any one of these criteria.
The Company recognizes operating lease right-of-use assets and operating lease liabilities on its consolidated balance sheets. Right-of-use assets represent the right to use the leased asset for the lease term. Lease liabilities represent the present value of the lease payments under the lease. Right-of-use assets are initially measured at cost, which primarily comprises the initial amount of the lease liability, plus any initial direct costs incurred less any lease incentives received. Lease payments included in the measurement of the lease liability comprise the following: the fixed non-cancelable lease payments, payments for optional renewal periods where it is reasonably certain the renewal period will be exercised, and payments for early termination options unless it is reasonably certain the lease will not be terminated early. The discount rate implicit within the Company's leases is generally not determinable and therefore the Company determines the discount rate based on its incremental collateralized borrowing rate applicable to the location where the lease is held. The incremental borrowing rate for each of the Company's leases is determined based on the lease term and currency in which such lease payments are made.
The lease classification affects the expense recognition in the consolidated statements of operations. Operating lease expense consists of the lease payments plus any initial direct costs and is recognized on a straight-line basis over the lease term in the consolidated statements of operations. Finance lease charges are split, where amortization of the right-of-use asset is recorded as depreciation expense and an implied interest component is recorded in interest expense, net. Variable lease costs are expensed as incurred and include maintenance costs, real estate taxes and property insurance.
The Company has elected to not separate non-lease components within its lease portfolio and has also elected not to recognize right-of-use assets and lease liabilities for short-term leases that have a term of 12 months or less.
Debt Issuance Costs
The Company defers costs directly associated with acquiring third-party financing. These debt issuance costs are amortized as interest expense over the term of the related indebtedness. Debt issuance costs associated with the revolving credit facilities are included in other assets and debt issuance costs associated with all other indebtedness are netted against long-term debt on the consolidated balance sheets. See Note 10 for additional information.
Fair Value Measurements
Certain assets and liabilities are carried at fair value under U.S. GAAP. Fair value is defined as the exchange price that would be received for an asset or paid to transfer a liability (an exit price) in the principal or most advantageous market for the asset or liability in an orderly transaction between market participants on the measurement date. Valuation techniques used to measure fair value must maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs. Financial assets and liabilities carried at fair value are to be classified and disclosed in one of the following three levels of the fair value hierarchy, of which the first two are considered observable and the last is considered unobservable:
Level 1—Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.
Level 2—Observable inputs (other than Level 1 quoted prices), such as quoted prices in active markets for similar assets or liabilities, quoted prices in markets that are not active for identical or similar assets or liabilities, or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data.
Level 3—Unobservable inputs that are supported by little or no market activity and that are significant to determining the fair value of the assets or liabilities, including pricing models, discounted cash flow methodologies and similar techniques.
The Company’s derivative instrument assets and liabilities are carried at fair value determined according to the fair value hierarchy described above (Note 11 and 12). The carrying value of accounts receivable, accounts payable and accrued expenses approximates fair value due to the short-term nature of these assets and liabilities.
See Note 12 for additional information regarding the Company's fair value measurements.
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans
The Company provides U.S. and foreign defined benefit and defined contribution plans to certain eligible employees and postretirement benefits to certain retirees, including pensions, postretirement healthcare benefits and other postretirement benefits.
Plan assets and obligations are measured using various actuarial assumptions, such as discount rates, rate of compensation increase, mortality rates, turnover rates and health care cost trend rates, as determined at each year end measurement date. The measurement of net periodic benefit cost is based on various actuarial assumptions, including discount rates, expected return on plan assets and rate of compensation increase, which are determined as of the prior year measurement date. The determination of the discount rate is generally based on an index created from a hypothetical bond portfolio consisting of high-quality fixed income securities with durations that match the timing of expected benefit payments. The expected return on plan assets is determined based on several factors, including adjusted historical returns, historical risk premiums for various asset classes and target asset allocations within the portfolio. Adjustments made to the historical returns are based on recent return experience in the equity and fixed income markets and the belief that deviations from historical returns are likely over the relevant investment horizon. Actual cost is also dependent on various other factors related to the employees covered by these plans. The effects of actuarial deviations from assumptions are generally accumulated and, if over a specified corridor, amortized over the remaining service period of the employees. The cost or benefit of plan changes, such as increasing or decreasing benefits for prior employee service (prior service cost), is deferred and included in expense on a straight-line basis over the average remaining service period of the related employees. The Company's actuarial assumptions are reviewed on an annual basis and modified when appropriate.
To calculate the U.S. pension and postretirement benefit plan expense in 2021, 2020 and 2019, the Company applied the individual spot rates along the yield curve that correspond with the timing of each future cash outflow for the benefit payments in order to calculate interest cost and service cost. See Note 13 for additional information.
Income Taxes
The Company accounts for income taxes using the asset and liability method, which requires the recognition of deferred tax assets and liabilities for the expected future tax consequences of temporary differences between consolidated financial statement carrying amounts and tax basis amounts at enacted tax rates expected to be in effect when the temporary differences reverse. A valuation allowance is recorded to reduce deferred income tax assets when it is more-likely-than-not that such assets will not be realized. Potential for recovery of deferred tax assets is evaluated by estimating the future taxable profits expected and considering prudent and feasible tax planning strategies.
The Company records liabilities for uncertain income tax positions based on the two-step process. The first step is recognition, where an individual tax position is evaluated as to whether it has a likelihood of greater than 50% of being sustained upon examination based on the technical merits of the position, including resolution of any related appeals or litigation processes. For tax positions that are currently estimated to have a less than 50% likelihood of being sustained, no tax benefit is recorded. For tax positions that have met the recognition threshold in the first step, the Company performs the second step of measuring the benefit to be recorded. The amount of the benefit that may be recognized is the largest amount that has a greater than 50% likelihood of being realized on ultimate settlement. The actual benefits ultimately realized may differ from the estimates. In future periods, changes in facts, circumstances, and new information may require the Company to change the recognition and measurement estimates with regard to individual tax positions. Changes in recognition and measurement estimates are recorded in income tax expense and liability in the period in which such changes occur. The Company recognizes accrued interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits in the provision for income taxes on the consolidated statements of operations.
Beam has indemnified certain tax obligations that relate to periods during which Fortune Brands, Inc. owned Acushnet Company (Note 22). These estimated tax obligations are recorded in accrued taxes and other noncurrent liabilities, and the related indemnification receivable is recorded in other assets on the consolidated balance sheets. Any changes in the value of these specifically identified tax obligations are recorded in the period identified in income tax expense and the related change in the indemnification asset is recorded in other expense, net on the consolidated statements of operations. See Note 14 for additional information.
On December 22, 2017, the U.S. enacted the 2017 Tax Act. The 2017 Tax Act contains a new law that subjects the Company to a tax on Global Intangible Low-Taxed Income (“GILTI”), beginning in 2018. GILTI is a tax on foreign income in excess of a deemed return on tangible assets of related foreign corporations. Companies subject to GILTI have the option to account for the GILTI tax as a period cost if and when incurred, or to recognize deferred taxes for temporary differences, including outside basis differences, expected to reverse as GILTI. The Company has elected to account for GILTI as a period cost.
Cost of Goods Sold
Cost of goods sold includes all costs to make products salable, such as inbound freight, purchasing and receiving costs, inspection costs and transfer costs. In addition, all depreciation expense associated with assets used to manufacture products and make them salable is included in cost of goods sold.
Product Warranty
The Company has defined warranties generally ranging from one to two years. Products covered by the defined warranty policies primarily include all Titleist golf products, FootJoy golf shoes, and FootJoy golf outerwear. These product warranties generally obligate the Company to pay for the cost of replacement products, including the cost of shipping replacement products to its customers. The estimated cost of satisfying future warranty claims is accrued at the time the sale is recorded. In estimating future warranty obligations, the Company considers various factors, including its warranty policies and practices, the historical frequency of claims, and the cost to replace or repair products under warranty. See Note 9 for additional information.
Advertising and Promotion
Advertising and promotional costs are included in selling, general and administrative expense on the consolidated statements of operations and include product endorsement arrangements with members of the various professional golf tours, media placement and production costs (television, print and internet), tour support expenses and point-of-sale materials. Advertising production costs are expensed as incurred. Media placement costs are expensed in the month the advertising first appears. Product endorsement arrangements are expensed based upon the specific provisions of player contracts. Advertising and promotional expense was $216.4 million, $162.1 million and $193.5 million for the years ended December 31, 2021, 2020 and 2019, respectively.
Selling
Selling expenses including field sales, sales administration, shipping and handling costs and commissions paid on certain retail sales are included in selling, general and administrative expense on the consolidated statements of operations. Shipping and handling costs included in selling expenses were $52.4 million, $35.3 million and $36.7 million for the years ended December 31, 2021, 2020 and 2019, respectively.
Research and Development
Research and development is expensed as incurred and includes product development costs, product improvement costs, product engineering costs and process improvement costs.
Foreign Currency Translation and Transactions
Assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currency are translated into U.S. dollars at the actual rates of exchange at the balance sheet date. Revenues and expenses are translated at the average rates of exchange for the reporting period. The related translation adjustments are recorded as a component of accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of tax. Transactions denominated in a currency other than functional currency are re-measured into functional currency with resulting transaction gain or loss recorded as selling, general and administrative expense on the consolidated statements of operations. Foreign currency transaction gain (loss) included in selling, general and administrative expense was a loss of $3.4 million, a gain of $3.9 million and a loss of $0.5 million for the years ended December 31, 2021, 2020 and 2019, respectively.
Derivative Financial Instruments
All derivative instruments are measured at fair value and recognized as either assets or liabilities on the consolidated balance sheets. If the derivative instrument is designated as a fair value hedge, the gain or loss resulting from changes in the fair value of the derivative instruments and of the hedged item are immediately recognized in the statements of operations. If the derivative instrument is designated as a cash flow hedge, the gain or loss is initially recorded as a component of accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of tax. The gain or loss is subsequently reclassified into the statements of operations at the time the forecasted transaction impacts the statements of operations or at the time the hedge is deemed to be ineffective. Cash flows from derivative financial instruments and the related hedged transactions are included in cash flows from operating activities. See Note 11 for additional information.
Share-based Compensation
The Company has an equity incentive plan for members of the Board of Directors, officers, employees, consultants and advisors of the Company. All awards granted under the plan are measured at fair value at the date of the grant. The estimated fair value is determined based on the closing price of the Company's common stock, generally on the award date, multiplied by the number of shares per the stock award. The Company issues share-based awards with service-based vesting conditions and performance-based vesting conditions. Awards with service-based vesting conditions are amortized as expense over the requisite service period of the award, which is generally the vesting period of the respective award. For awards with performance-based vesting conditions, the measurement of the expense is based on the Company’s performance against specified metrics as defined in the applicable award agreements. The Company accounts for forfeitures in share based compensation expense when they occur. See Note 16 for additional information.
Recently Adopted Accounting Standards
Income Taxes
On January 1, 2021, the Company adopted Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") 2019-12, "Income Taxes (Topic 740) - Simplifying the Accounting for Income Taxes". The amendments in this update simplified the accounting for income taxes by removing certain exceptions to general principles in Topic 740. The amendments also improved consistent application and simplified U.S. GAAP for other areas of Topic 740 by clarifying and amending existing guidance. The adoption of this standard did not have a material impact on the consolidated financial statements.
Defined Benefit Plans—Changes to the Disclosure Requirements for Defined Benefit Plans
On December 31, 2020, the Company adopted ASU 2018-14, "Compensation —Retirement Benefits —Defined Benefit Plans —General (Subtopic 715-20) —Disclosure Framework —Changes to the Disclosure Requirements for Defined Benefit Plans". The amendments in this update remove defined benefit plan disclosures that are no longer considered cost-beneficial, clarify the specific requirements of disclosures, and add disclosure requirements identified as relevant. The adoption of this standard did not have a material impact on the consolidated financial statements.
Intangibles —Goodwill and Other —Internal-Use Software
On January 1, 2020, the Company adopted ASU 2018-15, "Intangibles - Goodwill and Other - Internal-Use Software (Subtopic 350-40): Customer's Accounting for Implementation Costs Incurred in a Cloud Computing Arrangement that is a Service Contract". The amendments in this update aligned the requirements for capitalizing implementation costs incurred in a hosting arrangement that is a service contract with the requirements for capitalizing implementation costs incurred to develop or obtain internal-use software (and hosting arrangements that include an internal-use software license). The adoption of this standard did not have a material impact on the consolidated financial statements.
Financial Instruments —Credit Losses
On January 1, 2020, the Company adopted ASU 2016-13, "Financial Instruments - Credit Losses (Topic 326): Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments" ("ASU 2016-13"), which replaced the incurred loss methodology with an expected loss methodology that is referred to as the current expected credit loss ("CECL") methodology. The CECL methodology requires the measurement of all expected credit losses for financial assets held at the reporting date based on historical experience, current conditions, and reasonable and supportable forecasts. The measurement of expected credit losses under the CECL methodology is applicable to financial assets measured at amortized cost, including trade receivables. The only financial assets held by the Company that are subject to evaluation under the CECL model are trade receivables. The Company adopted ASU 2016-13 using the modified retrospective method. The adoption of this standard did not have an impact on the carrying value of trade receivables. Results for reporting periods beginning after January 1, 2020 are presented under ASU 2016-13 while prior period amounts continue to be reported in accordance with previously applicable U.S. GAAP.
Recently Issued Accounting Standards
The Company considers the applicability and impact of all ASU's. Management determined that recently issued ASU's are not expected to have a material impact on its consolidated financial statements.
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Revenue
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2021
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]  
Revenue Revenue
Accounting Policies
Revenue is recognized when performance obligations under the terms of a contract with a customer are satisfied. The majority of the Company's contracts have a single performance obligation to transfer products. Accordingly, the Company recognizes revenue when control of the products has been transferred to the customer, generally at the time of shipment or delivery of products, based on the terms of the contract and the jurisdiction of the sale. Revenue is recognized in an amount that reflects the consideration the Company expects to be entitled to in exchange for the products. Revenue is recognized net of allowances for discounts and sales returns. Sales taxes and other similar taxes are excluded from revenue.
Substantially all of the Company’s revenue is recognized at a point in time and relates to customers who are not engaged in a long-term supply agreement or any form of contract with the Company. Substantially all sales are paid for on account with the majority of terms between 30 and 60 days, not to exceed one year.
Costs associated with shipping and handling activities, such as merchandising, are included in selling, general and administrative expenses as revenue is recognized. The Company has made an accounting policy election to account for shipping and handling activities that occur after control of the related good transfers as fulfillment activities instead of assessing such activities as performance obligations.
The Company reduces revenue by the amount of expected returns and records a corresponding refund liability in accrued expenses and other liabilities. The Company accounts for the right of return as variable consideration and recognizes a refund liability for the amount of consideration that it estimates will be refunded to customers. In addition, the Company recognizes an asset for the right to recover returned products in prepaid and other assets on the consolidated balance sheets. Sales returns are estimated based upon historical rates of product returns, current economic trends and changes in customer demands as well as specific identification of outstanding returns. The refund liability for expected returns was $10.8 million and $11.5 million as of December 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively. The value of inventory expected to be recovered related to sales returns was $5.8 million and $6.3 million as of December 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively.
Contract Balances
Accounts receivable, net, includes amounts billed and currently due from customers. The amounts due are stated at their net estimated realizable value. The Company maintains an allowance for doubtful accounts to provide for the estimated amount of receivables that will not be collected. The allowance includes amounts for certain customers where a risk of default has been specifically identified as well as a provision for customer defaults when it is determined the risk of some default is
probable and estimable, but cannot yet be associated with specific customers. The assessment of the likelihood of customer defaults is based on various factors, including credit risk assessments, length of time the receivables are past due, historical experience, customer specific information available to the Company and current and forecasted economic conditions, all of which are subject to change.
Customer Sales Incentives
The Company offers sales-based incentive programs to certain customers in exchange for certain benefits, including prominent product placement and exclusive stocking by participating retailers. These programs typically provide qualifying customers with rebates for achieving certain purchase goals. The rebates can be settled in the form of cash or credits or in the form of free product. The rebates which are expected to be settled in the form of cash or credits are accounted for as variable consideration. The estimate of the variable consideration requires the use of assumptions related to the percentage of customers who will achieve qualifying purchase goals and the level of achievement. These assumptions are based on historical experience, current year program design, current marketplace conditions and sales forecasts, including considerations of the Company's product life cycles.
The rebates which are expected to be settled in the form of product are estimated based upon historical experience and the terms of the customer programs and are accounted for as an additional performance obligation. Revenue will be recognized when control of the free products earned transfers to the customer at the end of the related customer incentive program, which generally occurs within one year. Control of the free products generally transfers to the customer at the time of shipment.
Practical Expedients and Exemptions
The Company expenses sales commissions when incurred because the amortization period is one year or less. These costs are recorded within selling, general and administrative expense on the consolidated statements of operations.
The Company has elected the practical expedient to not disclose information about remaining performance obligations that have original expected durations of one year or less.
Disaggregated Revenue
In general, the Company's business segmentation is aligned according to the nature and economic characteristics of its products and customer relationships and provides meaningful disaggregation of each business segment's results of operations. See Note 20 for the Company's business segment disclosures, as well as a further disaggregation of net sales by geographical area.
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Leases
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2021
Leases [Abstract]  
Leases Leases
The Company's operating lease right-of-use assets and operating lease liabilities represent leases for office and warehouse space, machinery and equipment, and vehicles, among other items. The Company's finance lease right-of-use assets and finance lease liabilities represent leases for vehicles. Certain leases include one or more options to renew, with renewal terms that can extend the lease term up to three years.
Lease costs recognized on the consolidated statements of operations were as follows:
(in thousands)Year ended December 31,
Lease costsLocation in Statement of Operations202120202019
OperatingCost of goods sold$1,888 $2,640 $2,361 
Selling, general and administrative14,305 12,057 11,775 
Research and development763 854 773 
Finance
     Amortization of lease assetsSelling, general and administrative178 108 
     Interest on lease liabilitiesInterest expense, net32 22 
 Short-term and low value lease cost333 1,148 1,011 
 Variable lease cost1,463 1,496 1,327 
Total lease cost$18,962 $18,325 $17,257 
Supplemental balance sheet information related to the Company's leases is as follows:
Year ended December 31,
(in thousands)Balance Sheet Location20212020
Right-of-use assets
FinanceProperty, plant and equipment, net$1,372 $601 
OperatingOther assets45,873 53,891 
Total lease assets$47,245 $54,492 
Lease liabilities
FinanceAccrued expenses and other liabilities$277 $119 
OperatingAccrued expenses and other liabilities11,926 14,316 
FinanceLong-term debt1,097 482 
OperatingOther noncurrent liabilities35,879 40,992 
Total lease liabilities$49,179 $55,909 
The weighted average remaining lease term and the weighted average discount rate for leases is as follows:
Year ended December 31,
202120202019
Weighted average remaining lease term (years):
Operating5.75.95.8
Finance5.15.05.9
Weighted average discount rate:
Operating2.82 %2.94 %3.42 %
Finance3.70 %3.66 %4.18 %
The following table reconciles the undiscounted cash flows for leases as of December 31, 2021 to lease liabilities recorded on the consolidated balance sheet:
Operating Finance
(in thousands)LeasesLeasesTotal
2022$13,104 $323 $13,427 
20239,133 313 9,446 
20247,514 304 7,818 
20256,378 286 6,664 
20264,787 178 4,965 
Thereafter11,070 101 11,171 
Total future lease payments51,986 1,505 53,491 
Less: Interest(4,181)(131)(4,312)
Present value of lease liabilities$47,805 $1,374 $49,179 
Accrued expenses and other liabilities$11,926 $277 $12,203 
Long-term debt— 1,097 1,097 
Other noncurrent liabilities35,879 — 35,879 
Total lease liabilities$47,805 $1,374 $49,179 
Supplemental cash flow information related to the Company's leases are as follows:
Year ended December 31,
(in thousands)202120202019
Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities:
Operating cash flows for operating leases$16,457 $15,402 $14,804 
Operating cash flows for finance leases32 22 
Financing cash flows for finance leases177 107 
Leases Leases
The Company's operating lease right-of-use assets and operating lease liabilities represent leases for office and warehouse space, machinery and equipment, and vehicles, among other items. The Company's finance lease right-of-use assets and finance lease liabilities represent leases for vehicles. Certain leases include one or more options to renew, with renewal terms that can extend the lease term up to three years.
Lease costs recognized on the consolidated statements of operations were as follows:
(in thousands)Year ended December 31,
Lease costsLocation in Statement of Operations202120202019
OperatingCost of goods sold$1,888 $2,640 $2,361 
Selling, general and administrative14,305 12,057 11,775 
Research and development763 854 773 
Finance
     Amortization of lease assetsSelling, general and administrative178 108 
     Interest on lease liabilitiesInterest expense, net32 22 
 Short-term and low value lease cost333 1,148 1,011 
 Variable lease cost1,463 1,496 1,327 
Total lease cost$18,962 $18,325 $17,257 
Supplemental balance sheet information related to the Company's leases is as follows:
Year ended December 31,
(in thousands)Balance Sheet Location20212020
Right-of-use assets
FinanceProperty, plant and equipment, net$1,372 $601 
OperatingOther assets45,873 53,891 
Total lease assets$47,245 $54,492 
Lease liabilities
FinanceAccrued expenses and other liabilities$277 $119 
OperatingAccrued expenses and other liabilities11,926 14,316 
FinanceLong-term debt1,097 482 
OperatingOther noncurrent liabilities35,879 40,992 
Total lease liabilities$49,179 $55,909 
The weighted average remaining lease term and the weighted average discount rate for leases is as follows:
Year ended December 31,
202120202019
Weighted average remaining lease term (years):
Operating5.75.95.8
Finance5.15.05.9
Weighted average discount rate:
Operating2.82 %2.94 %3.42 %
Finance3.70 %3.66 %4.18 %
The following table reconciles the undiscounted cash flows for leases as of December 31, 2021 to lease liabilities recorded on the consolidated balance sheet:
Operating Finance
(in thousands)LeasesLeasesTotal
2022$13,104 $323 $13,427 
20239,133 313 9,446 
20247,514 304 7,818 
20256,378 286 6,664 
20264,787 178 4,965 
Thereafter11,070 101 11,171 
Total future lease payments51,986 1,505 53,491 
Less: Interest(4,181)(131)(4,312)
Present value of lease liabilities$47,805 $1,374 $49,179 
Accrued expenses and other liabilities$11,926 $277 $12,203 
Long-term debt— 1,097 1,097 
Other noncurrent liabilities35,879 — 35,879 
Total lease liabilities$47,805 $1,374 $49,179 
Supplemental cash flow information related to the Company's leases are as follows:
Year ended December 31,
(in thousands)202120202019
Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities:
Operating cash flows for operating leases$16,457 $15,402 $14,804 
Operating cash flows for finance leases32 22 
Financing cash flows for finance leases177 107 
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Allowance for Doubtful Accounts
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2021
Receivables [Abstract]  
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Allowance for Doubtful Accounts
The Company estimates expected credit losses using a number of factors, including customer credit ratings, age of receivables, historical credit loss information and current and forecasted economic conditions (including the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic) which could affect the collectability of the reported amounts. All of these factors have been considered in the estimate of expected credit losses as of December 31, 2021 and 2020.
The activity related to the allowance for doubtful accounts was as follows:
Year ended December 31,
(in thousands)202120202019
Balance at beginning of year$7,698 $5,338 $7,272 
Bad debt (recovery) expense(975)2,556 573 
Amount of receivables written off(463)(572)(2,706)
Foreign currency translation and other(280)376 199 
Balance at end of year$5,980 $7,698 $5,338 
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Inventories
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2021
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]  
Inventories Inventories
The components of inventories were as follows:
(in thousands)December 31, 2021December 31, 2020
Raw materials and supplies$105,784 $74,302 
Work-in-process21,259 22,913 
Finished goods286,271 260,467 
Inventories$413,314 $357,682 
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Property, Plant and Equipment, Net
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2021
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]  
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net Property, Plant and Equipment, Net
The components of property, plant and equipment, net were as follows:
(in thousands)December 31, 2021December 31, 2020
Land$14,615 $14,622 
Buildings and improvements155,334 151,453 
Machinery and equipment193,214 181,955 
Furniture, computers and equipment46,340 45,070 
Computer software82,322 77,791 
Construction in progress38,074 19,844 
Property, plant and equipment, gross529,899 490,735 
Accumulated depreciation and amortization(298,138)(267,924)
Property, plant and equipment, net$231,761 $222,811 
During the years ended December 31, 2021, 2020 and 2019, software development costs of $7.5 million, $8.9 million and $11.8 million were capitalized. Capitalized software development costs as of December 31, 2021, 2020 and 2019 consisted of software placed into service of $5.2 million, $7.2 million and $7.2 million, respectively, and amounts recorded in construction in progress of $2.3 million, $1.7 million and $4.6 million, respectively. Amortization expense on capitalized software development costs was $8.1 million, $7.1 million and $6.6 million for the years ended December 31, 2021, 2020 and 2019, respectively.
Total depreciation and amortization expense related to property, plant and equipment was $33.3 million, $33.8 million and $32.4 million for the years ended December 31, 2021, 2020 and 2019, respectively.
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Goodwill and Identifiable Intangible Assets, Net
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2021
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]  
Goodwill and Identifiable Intangible Assets, Net Goodwill and Identifiable Intangible Assets, Net
Goodwill allocated to the Company's reportable segments and changes in the carrying amount of goodwill were as follows:
(in thousands)Titleist
Golf Balls
Titleist
Golf Clubs
Titleist
Golf Gear
FootJoy
Golf Wear
OtherTotal
December 31, 2019
$125,981 $57,048 $13,841 $3,608 $13,578 $214,056 
Impairment— — — — (3,800)(3,800)
Foreign currency translation2,766 1,343 326 60 435 4,930 
December 31, 2020
128,747 58,391 14,167 3,668 10,213 215,186 
Foreign currency translation(2,798)(1,358)(329)(60)(210)(4,755)
December 31, 2021
$125,949 $57,033 $13,838 $3,608 $10,003 $210,431 
 
During the fourth quarter of 2020, the Company recognized a goodwill impairment loss of $3.8 million related to KJUS. This impairment loss was included in intangible amortization on the consolidated statements of operations and depreciation and amortization on the consolidated statements of cash flows. There were no other impairment losses recorded to goodwill during the years ended December 31, 2021, 2020 and 2019.
As of December 31, 2021, the cumulative balance of goodwill impairment recorded was $3.8 million and is included in the carrying amount of the goodwill allocated to Other.
The net carrying value by class of identifiable intangible assets was as follows:
 December 31, 2021December 31, 2020
(in thousands)GrossAccumulated
Amortization
Net Book
Value
GrossAccumulated
Amortization
Net Book
Value
Indefinite-lived:      
Trademarks$429,051 $— $429,051 $429,051 $— $429,051 
Amortizing:
Trademarks5,577 (1,849)3,728 5,577 (1,174)4,403 
Completed technology74,743 (56,539)18,204 74,743 (51,455)23,288 
Customer relationships27,301 (13,045)14,256 27,892 (11,242)16,650 
Licensing fees and other32,714 (32,612)102 32,702 (32,561)141 
Total intangible assets$569,386 $(104,045)$465,341 $569,965 $(96,432)$473,533 
    Identifiable intangible asset amortization expense was $7.9 million, $7.8 million and $7.5 million for the years ended December 31, 2021, 2020 and 2019, respectively.
There were no impairment losses recorded to indefinite-lived intangible assets during the years ended December 31, 2021, 2020 and 2019.
Identifiable intangible asset amortization expense for each of the next five fiscal years and beyond is expected to be as follows:
(in thousands) 
Year ending December 31, 
2022$7,869 
20237,869 
20247,849 
20255,718 
20262,238 
Thereafter4,747 
Total$36,290 
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Product Warranty
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2021
Product Warranties Disclosures [Abstract]  
Product Warranty Product Warranty
The activity related to the Company’s warranty obligation for accrued warranty expense was as follows:
 Year ended December 31, 
(in thousands)202120202019
Balance at beginning of year$3,831 $4,048 $3,331 
Provision5,315 4,199 6,863 
Claims paid/costs incurred(4,846)(4,589)(6,481)
Foreign currency translation and other(123)173 335 
Balance at end of year$4,177 $3,831 $4,048 
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Debt and Financing Arrangements
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2021
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]  
Debt and Financing Arrangements Debt and Financing Arrangements
The Company’s debt and finance lease obligations were as follows:
(in thousands)December 31, 2021December 31, 2020
Term loan facility$315,000 $332,500 
Other short-term borrowings116 2,810 
Finance lease obligations1,097 482 
Debt issuance costs(1,243)(1,863)
Total314,970 333,929 
Less: short-term debt and current portion of long-term debt17,616 20,310 
Total long-term debt and finance lease obligations$297,354 $313,619 
The debt issuance costs of $1.2 million and $1.9 million as of December 31, 2021 and 2020 relates to the term loan facility.
Credit Agreement
On December 23, 2019, the Company entered into an amended and restated credit agreement (the “credit agreement”) arranged by Wells Fargo Bank, National Association (“Wells Fargo”) to amend various terms of the Company’s credit agreement dated as of April 27, 2016, as amended, for its senior secured credit facilities with Wells Fargo, as administrative agent, and the other lenders and agents party thereto (the “senior secured credit facility”). The credit agreement, together with related security, guarantee and other agreements, is referred to as the “credit facility.”
The credit facility provides for (x) a $350.0 million term loan facility maturing December 23, 2024 and (y) a $400.0 million revolving credit facility maturing December 23, 2024, including a $50.0 million letter of credit sublimit, a $50.0 million swing line sublimit, a C$50.0 million sublimit available for revolving credit borrowings by Acushnet Canada Inc., a £45.0 million sublimit available for revolving credit borrowings by Acushnet Europe Ltd. and a $200.0 million sublimit for borrowings in Canadian dollars, euros, pounds sterling, Japanese yen and other currencies agreed to by the lenders under the revolving credit facility. The revolving credit facility and term loan facility are collateralized by certain assets, including inventory, accounts receivable, fixed assets and intangible assets of the Company.
The Company has the right under the credit facility to request additional term loans and/or increases to the revolving credit facility in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed (i) $225.0 million plus (ii) an unlimited amount so long as the Net Average Secured Leverage Ratio (as defined in the credit agreement) does not exceed 2.25:1.00 on a pro forma basis. The lenders under the credit facility will not be under any obligation to provide any such additional term loans or increases to the revolving credit facility, and the incurrence of any additional term loans or increases to the revolving credit facility is subject to customary conditions precedent.
Borrowings under the credit facility bear interest at a rate per annum equal to, at the applicable Borrower’s option, either (a) a base rate determined by reference to the highest of (1) the prime rate of Wells Fargo, (2) the federal funds effective rate plus 0.50% and (3) a Eurodollar Rate, subject to certain adjustments, plus 1.00% or (b) a Eurodollar Rate (or, in the case of Canadian borrowings, a Canadian Dollar Offered Rate), subject to certain adjustments, in each case, plus an applicable margin. Under the credit agreement, the applicable margin is 0.00% to 0.75% for base rate borrowings and 1.00% to 1.75% for Eurodollar rate or Canadian Dollar Offered Rate borrowings, in each case, depending on the net average total leverage ratio (as defined in the credit agreement). In addition, the Company is required to pay a commitment fee on any unutilized commitments under the revolving credit facility. Under the credit agreement, the commitment fee rate payable in respect of unused portions of
the revolving credit facility is 0.15% to 0.30% per annum, depending on the net average total leverage ratio. The initial commitment fee rate is 0.20% per annum. The Company is also required to pay customary letter of credit fees.
Interest on borrowings under the credit agreement is payable (1) on the last day of any interest period with respect to Eurodollar borrowings with an applicable interest period of three months or less, (2) every three months with respect to Eurodollar borrowings with an interest period of greater than three months or (3) on the last business day of each March, June, September and December with respect to base rate borrowings and swing line borrowings.
The Company is required to make principal payments on the loans under the term loan facility in quarterly installments in an aggregate annual amount equal to 5.00%.
    The credit agreement requires the Company to prepay outstanding term loans, subject to certain exceptions, with:
100% of the net cash proceeds of all non‑ordinary course asset sales or other dispositions of property by the Company and its restricted subsidiaries (including insurance and condemnation proceeds, subject to de minimis thresholds), (1) if the Company does not reinvest those net cash proceeds in assets to be used in its business or to make certain other permitted investments, within 12 months of the receipt of such net cash proceeds or (2) if the Company commits to reinvest such net cash proceeds within 12 months of the receipt thereof, but does not reinvest such net cash proceeds within 18 months of the receipt thereof; and
100% of the net proceeds of any issuance or incurrence of debt by the Company or any of its restricted subsidiaries, other than debt permitted under the credit agreement.
The foregoing mandatory prepayments are used to reduce the installments of principal in such order: first, to prepay outstanding loans under the term loan facility and any incremental term loans on a pro rata basis in direct order of maturity and second, to prepay outstanding loans under the revolving credit facility.
The Company may voluntarily repay outstanding loans under the credit agreement at any time without premium or penalty, other than customary “breakage” costs with respect to Eurodollar loans.
The maximum net average total leverage ratio under the credit facility is 3.50 to 1.00, which is subject to increase to 3.75 to 1.00 in connection with certain acquisitions, and the minimum consolidated interest coverage ratio (as defined in the credit agreement) is 3.00 to 1.00.
    The initial net proceeds from the credit facility were used to repay all of the outstanding debt under the Company's previously existing senior secured credit facility, as well as payments of accrued interest and closing fees. Immediately prior to repayment, the aggregate amounts outstanding were approximately $309.4 million, $48.8 million and $44.0 million related to the term loan A facility, delayed draw term loan A facility and revolving credit facility, respectively. In connection with amending its credit agreement, the Company incurred fees and expenses of approximately $2.7 million, of which approximately $2.3 million was capitalized as debt issuance costs included in other assets and long-term debt on the consolidated balance sheet. The remaining $0.4 million was included in interest expense, net for the year ended December 31, 2019. In addition, the redemption of the previously existing senior secured credit facility resulted in interest expense, net of approximately $0.4 million for the year ended December 31, 2019.
On July 3, 2020, the Company amended its credit agreement dated December 23, 2019 (the “First Amendment”). The First Amendment amended the credit agreement to, among other things, modify the maximum net average total leverage ratio, the interest rate margins, commitment fee and covenant baskets for each of the fiscal quarters ending after June 30, 2020 and on or before September 30, 2021 (for such period of time, the “Covenant Relief Period”). In connection with amending its credit agreement, the Company incurred fees and expenses of approximately $1.1 million, of which approximately $0.8 million was capitalized as debt issuance costs included in other assets and long-term debt on the consolidated balance sheet. The remaining $0.3 million was included in interest expense, net on the consolidated statement of operations.
On March 5, 2021, the Company issued a notice exercising its right to an early termination of the Covenant Relief Period and as such is now required to comply with the previous maximum net average total leverage ratio, and the interest rate margins, commitment fee and covenant baskets reverted to the levels in effect prior to the First Amendment. As a result, the Company recorded additional interest expense of approximately $0.7 million during the three months ended March 31, 2021 related to the acceleration of unamortized debt issuance costs in connection with terminating the Covenant Relief Period.
    The interest rate applicable to the term loan facility as of December 31, 2021 and 2020 was 1.10% and 2.00%, respectively. There were no outstanding borrowings under the revolving credit facility as of December 31, 2021 and 2020.
As of December 31, 2021, the Company had available borrowings under its revolving credit facility of $386.2 million after giving effect to $13.8 million of outstanding letters of credit.
Debt Covenants
The credit agreement contains a number of covenants that, among other things, restrict the ability of the Company, subject to certain exceptions, to incur, assume, or permit to exist additional indebtedness or guarantees; incur liens; make investments and loans; pay dividends, make payments on, or redeem or repurchase capital stock or make prepayments, repurchases or redemptions of certain indebtedness; engage in mergers, liquidations, dissolutions, asset sales, and other non-ordinary course dispositions (including sale leaseback transactions); amend or otherwise alter terms of certain indebtedness or certain other agreements; enter into agreements limiting subsidiary distributions or containing negative pledge clauses; engage in certain transactions with affiliates; alter the nature of the business that it conducts or change its fiscal year or accounting practices. Certain exceptions to these covenants are determined based on ratios that are calculated in part using the calculation of Adjusted EBITDA. The credit agreement also restricts the ability of Acushnet Holdings Corp. to engage in certain mergers or consolidations or engage in any activities other than permitted activities. The Company’s credit agreement contains certain customary affirmative and restrictive covenants, including, among others, financial covenants based on the Company’s leverage and interest coverage ratios. The credit agreement includes customary events of default, the occurrence of which, following any applicable cure period, would permit the lenders to, among other things, declare the principal, accrued interest and other obligations to be immediately due and payable.
As of December 31, 2021, the Company was in compliance with all covenants under the credit agreement.
Change of Control
    A change of control is an event of default under the credit agreement which could result in the acceleration of all outstanding indebtedness and the termination of all commitments under the credit agreement and would allow the lenders under the credit agreement to enforce their rights with respect to the collateral granted. A change of control occurs if any person (other than certain permitted parties, including Fila) becomes the beneficial owner of 35% or more of the outstanding common stock of the Company. 
Other Short-Term Borrowings
The Company has certain unsecured local credit facilities available through its subsidiaries. The weighted average interest rate applicable to the outstanding borrowings was 2.57% and 2.00% as of December 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively. As of December 31, 2021, the Company had available borrowings remaining under these local credit facilities of $51.0 million.
Letters of Credit
As of December 31, 2021, there were outstanding letters of credit related to agreements, including the Company's credit facility, totaling $17.3 million of which $14.3 million was secured. As of December 31, 2020, there were outstanding letters of credit related to agreements, including the Company's credit facility, totaling $11.7 million of which $8.3 million was secured. These agreements provided a maximum commitment for letters of credit of $57.3 million and $53.9 million as of December 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively.
Payments of Debt Obligations due by Period
As of December 31, 2021, principal payments due on outstanding long-term debt obligations were as follows:
(in thousands) 
Year ending December 31, 
2022$17,500 
202317,500 
2024280,000 
Total$315,000 
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Derivative Financial Instruments
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2021
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]  
Derivative Financial Instruments Derivative Financial Instruments
The Company principally uses derivative financial instruments to reduce the impact of foreign currency fluctuations and interest rate variability on the Company's results of operations. The principal derivative financial instruments the Company enters into are foreign exchange forward contracts and interest rate swaps. The Company does not enter into derivative financial instrument contracts for trading or speculative purposes.
Foreign Exchange Derivative Instruments
Foreign exchange forward contracts are foreign exchange derivative instruments primarily used to reduce foreign currency risk related to transactions denominated in a currency other than functional currency. These instruments are designated as cash flow hedges. The periods of the foreign exchange forward contracts correspond to the periods of the hedged forecasted transactions, which do not exceed 24 months subsequent to the latest balance sheet date. The primary foreign exchange forward contracts pertain to the U.S. dollar, the Japanese yen, the British pound sterling, the Canadian dollar, the Korean won and the euro. The gross U.S. dollar equivalent notional amount outstanding of all foreign exchange forward contracts designated under hedge accounting as of December 31, 2021 and 2020 was $228.8 million and $248.1 million, respectively.
As a result of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, during the year ended December 31, 2020, the Company de-designated certain foreign exchange cash flow hedges deemed ineffective, none of which were outstanding as of December 31, 2021 and 2020.
The Company also enters into foreign exchange forward contracts, which do not qualify as hedging instruments, to reduce foreign currency transaction risk related to certain intercompany assets and liabilities denominated in a currency other than functional currency. These undesignated instruments are recorded at fair value as a derivative asset or liability with the corresponding change in fair value recognized in selling, general and administrative expense. There were no outstanding foreign exchange forward contracts not designated under hedge accounting as of December 31, 2021 and 2020.
Interest Rate Derivative Instruments
The Company enters into interest rate swap contracts to reduce interest rate risk related to floating rate debt. Under the contracts, the Company pays fixed and receives variable rate interest, in effect converting a portion of its floating rate debt to fixed rate debt. The interest rate swap contracts are accounted for as cash flow hedges. As of December 31, 2021, there were no interest rate swap contracts outstanding. As of December 31, 2020, the notional value of the Company's outstanding interest rate swap contracts was $140.0 million.
Impact on Financial Statements
The fair value of hedge instruments recognized on the consolidated balance sheets was as follows:
(in thousands)December 31, 2021December 31, 2020
Balance Sheet LocationHedge Instrument Type
Prepaid and other assetsForeign exchange forward$6,320 $1,166 
Other assetsForeign exchange forward1,491 30 
Accrued expenses and other liabilitiesForeign exchange forward488 6,400 
Interest rate swap— 1,571 
Other noncurrent liabilitiesForeign exchange forward— 985 
The hedge instrument gain (loss) recognized in accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of tax was as follows:
 Year ended December 31,
(in thousands)202120202019
Type of hedge
Foreign exchange forward$10,057 $(4,591)$5,490 
Interest rate swap (8)(2,232)(2,185)
 Total$10,049 $(6,823)$3,305 
Based on the current valuation, during the next 12 months the Company expects to reclassify a net gain of $5.5 million related to foreign exchange derivative instruments from accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of tax into cost of goods sold. For further information related to amounts recognized in accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of tax, see Note 17.
    The hedge instrument gain (loss) recognized on the consolidated statements of operations was as follows:
 Year ended December 31,
(in thousands)202120202019
Location of gain (loss) in consolidated statements of operations
Foreign exchange forward:
Cost of goods sold$(3,422)$5,044 $8,465 
Selling, general and administrative (1)(2)
1,686 (2,205)204 
Total $(1,736)$2,839 $8,669 
Interest Rate Swap:
Interest expense, net$(1,569)$(3,318)$(989)
Total$(1,569)$(3,318)$(989)
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(1)    Relates to gain (loss) on foreign exchange forward contracts derived from previously designated cash flow hedges.
(2)    Selling, general and administrative expense for the year ended December 31, 2020 excludes a net gain of $0.5 million reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of tax related to hedges deemed ineffective.
Credit Risk
The Company enters into derivative contracts with major financial institutions with investment grade credit ratings and is exposed to credit losses in the event of non-performance by these financial institutions. This credit risk is generally limited to the unrealized gain in the derivative contracts. However, the Company monitors the credit quality of these financial institutions, as well as its own credit quality, and considers the risk of counterparty default to be minimal.
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Fair Value Measurements
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2021
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]  
Fair Value Measurements Fair Value Measurements
Assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of December 31, 2021 were as follows:
 Fair Value Measurements as of 
 December 31, 2021 using: 
(in thousands)Level 1Level 2Level 3Balance Sheet Location
Assets    
Rabbi trust$5,364 $— $— Prepaid and other assets
Foreign exchange derivative instruments— 6,320 — Prepaid and other assets
Deferred compensation program assets842 — — Other assets
Foreign exchange derivative instruments— 1,491 — Other assets
Total assets$6,206 $7,811 $— 
Liabilities
Foreign exchange derivative instruments$— $488 $— Accrued expenses and other liabilities
Deferred compensation program liabilities842 — — Other noncurrent liabilities
Total liabilities$842 $488 $— 
Assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of December 31, 2020 were as follows:
 Fair Value Measurements as of 
 December 31, 2020 using: 
(in thousands)Level 1Level 2Level 3Balance Sheet Location
Assets    
Rabbi trust$5,160 $— $— Prepaid and other assets
Foreign exchange derivative instruments— 1,166 — Prepaid and other assets
Deferred compensation program assets802 — — Other assets
Foreign exchange derivative instruments— 30 — Other assets
Total assets$5,962 $1,196 $— 
Liabilities
Foreign exchange derivative instruments$— $6,400 $— Accrued expenses and other liabilities
Interest rate derivative instruments— 1,571 — Accrued expenses and other liabilities
Deferred compensation program liabilities802 — — Other noncurrent liabilities
Foreign exchange derivative instruments— 985 — Other noncurrent liabilities
Total liabilities$802 $8,956 $— 
Rabbi trust assets are used to fund certain retirement obligations of the Company. The assets underlying the Rabbi trust are equity and fixed income exchange‑traded funds.
Deferred compensation program assets and liabilities represent a program where select employees could defer compensation until termination of employment. Effective July 29, 2011, this program was amended to cease all employee compensation deferrals and provided for the distribution of all previously deferred employee compensation. The program remains in effect with respect to the value attributable to the employer match contributed prior to July 29, 2011.
Foreign exchange derivative instruments are foreign exchange forward contracts primarily used to limit currency risk that would otherwise result from changes in foreign exchange rates (Note 11). The Company uses the mid‑price of foreign exchange forward rates as of the close of business on the valuation date to value each foreign exchange forward contract at each reporting period.
Interest rate derivative instruments are interest rate swap contracts used to reduce interest rate risk related to the Company's floating rate debt (Note 11). Prior to maturing in May 2021, the valuation for the interest rate swap contracts was calculated as the net of the discounted future cash flows of the pay and receive legs of the swap. Mid-market interest rates on the valuation date were used to create the forward curve for floating legs and discount curve.
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Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2021
Retirement Benefits [Abstract]  
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits
The Company has various pension and post-employment plans which provide for payment of benefits to certain eligible employees, mainly commencing between the ages of 50 and 65, and for payment of certain disability benefits. After meeting certain qualifications, eligible employees acquire a vested right to future benefits. The benefits payable under the plans are generally determined on the basis of an employee's length of service and/or earnings. Employer contributions to the plans are made, as necessary, to ensure legal funding requirements are satisfied. The Company may make contributions in excess of the legal funding requirements.
The Company provides postretirement healthcare benefits to certain retirees. Many employees and retirees outside of the United States are covered by government sponsored healthcare programs.
The following table presents the change in benefit obligation, change in plan assets and funded status for the Company's defined benefit and postretirement benefit plans for the year ended December 31, 2021:
(in thousands)Pension
Benefits
(Underfunded)
Pension
Benefits
(Overfunded)
Postretirement
Benefits
Change in projected benefit obligation ("PBO")   
Benefit obligation at December 31, 2020
$327,212 $35,826 $19,277 
Service cost8,189 — 670 
Interest cost7,721 505 302 
Actuarial gain(4,594)(1,506)(2,179)
Settlements(22,125)— — 
Participants’ contributions— — 632 
Benefit payments(3,405)(899)(2,249)
Foreign currency translation(1,843)(144)— 
Projected benefit obligation at December 31, 2021
311,155 33,782 16,453 
Accumulated benefit obligation at December 31, 2021
279,535 32,725 16,453 
Change in plan assets
Fair value of plan assets at December 31, 2020
220,270 48,255 — 
Return on plan assets9,167 (1,453)— 
Employer contributions24,499 — 1,617 
Participants’ contributions— — 632 
Settlements(22,125)— — 
Benefit payments(3,405)(899)(2,249)
Foreign currency translation(174)(198)— 
Fair value of plan assets at December 31, 2021
228,232 45,705 — 
Funded status (fair value of plan assets less PBO)$(82,923)$11,923 $(16,453)
The following table presents the change in benefit obligation, change in plan assets and funded status for the Company's defined benefit and postretirement benefit plans for the year ended December 31, 2020:
(in thousands)Pension
Benefits
(Underfunded)
Pension
Benefits
(Overfunded)
Postretirement
Benefits
Change in projected benefit obligation   
Benefit obligation at December 31, 2019
$312,540 $29,089 $16,825 
Service cost9,504 — 600 
Interest cost8,866 583 432 
Actuarial loss33,074 5,436 2,710 
Settlements(34,005)— — 
Participants’ contributions— — 499 
Benefit payments(3,560)(722)(1,789)
Foreign currency translation793 1,440 — 
Projected benefit obligation at December 31, 2020
327,212 35,826 19,277 
Accumulated benefit obligation at December 31, 2020
293,070 34,299 19,277 
Change in plan assets
Fair value of plan assets at December 31, 2019
204,349 42,955 — 
Return on plan assets30,541 4,130 — 
Employer contributions22,816 — 1,290 
Participants’ contributions— — 499 
Settlements(34,005)— — 
Benefit payments(3,560)(722)(1,789)
Foreign currency translation129 1,892 — 
Fair value of plan assets at December 31, 2020
220,270 48,255 — 
Funded status (fair value of plan assets less PBO)$(106,942)$12,429 $(19,277)
Significant changes in the underfunded defined benefit PBO for the years ended December 31, 2021 and 2020 are primarily driven by changes in the U.S. defined benefit plans. The change in the U.S. defined benefit plan PBO for the year ended December 31, 2021 includes a $10.6 million actuarial gain attributable to the change in discount rates and a $5.1 million loss attributable to plan experience being different than anticipated, primarily related to higher salary increases than expected. The change in the U.S. defined benefit plan PBO for the year ended December 31, 2020 includes a $22.9 million actuarial loss attributable to the change in discount rates, a $14.0 million loss attributable to decreases in lump sum interest rates and a $3.3 million actuarial gain attributable to a reduction in the salary scale.
The Company had one overfunded defined benefit plan for the years ended December 31, 2021 and 2020. Significant changes in the overfunded defined benefit PBO for the year ended December 31, 2021 include a $$2.4 million actuarial gain attributable to the change in discount rates and a $1.2 million actuarial loss attributable to the increase in inflation assumption. Significant changes in the overfunded defined benefit PBO for the year ended December 31, 2020 include a $3.6 million actuarial loss attributable to the change in discount rates and a $1.7 million actuarial loss attributable to the increase in inflation assumption.
The change in the postretirement benefit plan PBO for the year ended December 31, 2021 includes a $1.3 million gain related to updates to demographic and health care trend assumptions and a $0.7 million actuarial gain attributable to the change in the discount rate. The change in the postretirement benefit plan PBO for the year ended December 31, 2020 includes a $1.4 million actuarial loss attributable to the change in discount rates and a $1.0 million loss due to plan experience different than anticipated.
The amount of pension and postretirement assets and liabilities recognized on the consolidated balance sheets was as follows:
 Pension BenefitsPostretirement Benefits
December 31, December 31, 
(in thousands)2021202020212020
Other assets$11,923 $12,429 $— $— 
Accrued compensation and benefits(4,469)(3,024)(1,202)(1,266)
Accrued pension and other postretirement benefits(78,454)(103,918)(15,251)(18,011)
Net liability recognized$(71,000)$(94,513)$(16,453)$(19,277)
The amounts in accumulated other comprehensive loss on the consolidated balance sheets that have not yet been recognized as components of net periodic benefit cost were as follows:
 Pension BenefitsPostretirement Benefits
 Year ended December 31, Year ended December 31, 
(in thousands)202120202019202120202019
Net actuarial (loss) gain at beginning of year$(64,349)$(61,801)$(39,125)$4,640 $8,454 $12,315 
Actuarial gain (loss) 4,131 (14,835)(27,123)2,179 (2,710)(2,288)
Prior service cost— — (1,464)— — — 
Settlement impact3,087 7,157 4,324 — — — 
Amortization of actuarial loss (gain) 3,943 5,221 1,530 (320)(967)(1,436)
Amortization of prior service cost (credit)279 280 247 (137)(137)(137)
Foreign currency translation170 (371)(190)— — — 
Net actuarial (loss) gain at end of year$(52,739)$(64,349)$(61,801)$6,362 $4,640 $8,454 
Net periodic benefit cost were as follows:
 Pension BenefitsPostretirement Benefits
 Year ended December 31, Year ended December 31, 
(in thousands)202120202019202120202019
Components of net periodic benefit cost (credit)      
Service cost$8,189 $9,504 $8,839 $670 $600 $574 
Interest cost8,226 9,449 10,937 302 432 557 
Expected return on plan assets(9,683)(10,996)(12,987)— — — 
Curtailment income— — (118)— — — 
Settlement expense3,087 7,157 4,324 — — — 
Amortization of net loss (gain) 3,943 5,221 1,530 (320)(967)(1,436)
Amortization of prior service cost (credit)279 280 247 (137)(137)(137)
Net periodic benefit cost (credit)$14,041 $20,615 $12,772 $515 $(72)$(442)
The non-service cost components of net periodic benefit cost (credit) are included in other expense, net in the consolidated statements of operations (Note 18).  
The weighted average assumptions used to determine benefit obligations at December 31, 2021 and 2020 were as follows:
 Pension BenefitsPostretirement Benefits
 2021202020212020
Discount rate2.93 %2.66 %2.71 %2.34 %
Rate of compensation increase3.81 %3.56 %N/AN/A
The weighted average assumptions used to determine net periodic benefit cost (credit) for the years ended December 31, 2021, 2020 and 2019 were as follows:
 Pension BenefitsPostretirement Benefits
 202120202019202120202019
Discount rate2.66 %3.24 %4.25 %2.34 %3.12 %4.27 %
Expected long-term rate of return on plan assets4.28 %5.01 %5.84 %N/AN/AN/A
Rate of compensation increase3.56 %3.97 %4.00 %N/AN/AN/A
The assumed healthcare cost trend rates used to determine benefit obligations and net periodic benefit credit for postretirement benefits as of and for the years ended December 31, 2021, 2020 and 2019 were as follows:
 202120202019
Healthcare cost trend rate assumed for next year
5.80%/7.31%
5.81%/7.88%
6.03%/8.44%
Rate that the cost trend rate is assumed to decline
(the ultimate trend rate)
4.50 %4.50 %4.50 %
Year that the rate reaches the ultimate trend rate203020272027
Plan Assets
Pension assets by major category of plan assets and the type of fair value measurement as of December 31, 2021 were as follows:
(in thousands)TotalQuoted Prices in
Active Markets for
Identical Assets
(Level 1)
Significant
Observable
Inputs
(Level 2)
Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 3)
Asset category    
Cash$462 $462 $— $— 
Insurance Contracts / Individual securities    
Fixed income46,670 — 46,670 — 
Commingled funds
Measured at net asset value226,805 — — — 
 $273,937 $462 $46,670 $— 
Pension assets by major category of plan assets and the type of fair value measurement as of December 31, 2020 were as follows:
(in thousands)TotalQuoted Prices in
Active Markets for
Identical Assets
(Level 1)
Significant
Observable
Inputs
(Level 2)
Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 3)
Asset category    
Individual securities    
Fixed income$1,668 $— $1,668 $— 
Commingled funds
Measured at net asset value266,857 — — — 
 $268,525 $— $1,668 $— 
Pension assets include fixed income securities and commingled funds. Fixed income securities are valued at daily closing prices or institutional mid-evaluation prices provided by independent industry-recognized pricing sources. Commingled funds are not traded in active markets with quoted prices and as a result, are valued using the net asset values provided by the administrator of the fund. The investments underlying the net asset values are based on quoted prices traded in active markets. In accordance with ASU 2015-7, Fair Value Measurement: Disclosures for Investments in Certain Entities that Calculate Net Asset Value per Share (or Its Equivalent), the Company has elected the practical expedient to exclude assets measured at net asset value from the fair value hierarchy.
The Company's investment strategy is to optimize investment returns through a diversified portfolio of investments, taking into consideration underlying plan liabilities and asset volatility. Asset allocations are based on the underlying liability structure and local regulations. All retirement asset allocations are reviewed periodically to ensure the allocation meets the needs of the liability structure.
Master trusts were established to hold the assets of the Company's U.S. defined benefit plan. During the year ended December 31, 2021, the U.S. defined benefit plan asset allocation of these trusts targeted a return-seeking investment allocation of 30% to 62% and a liability-hedging investment allocation of 38% to 70%. During the year ended December 31, 2020, the U.S. defined benefit plan asset allocation of these trusts targeted a return-seeking investment allocation of 55% to 75% and a liability-hedging investment allocation of 25% to 45%. Return-seeking investments include equities, real estate, high yield bonds and other instruments. Liability-hedging investments include assets such as corporate and government fixed income securities.
The Company's future expected blended long-term rate of return on plan assets of 3.44% is determined based on long-term historical performance of plan assets, current asset allocation, and projected long-term rates of return.
Estimated Contributions
The Company expects to make pension contributions of approximately $14.7 million during 2022 based on current assumptions as of December 31, 2021.
Estimated Future Retirement Benefit Payments
The following retirement benefit payments, which reflect expected future service, are expected to be paid as follows:
(in thousands)Pension
Benefits
Postretirement
Benefits
Year ending December 31,  
2022$28,398 $1,202 
202324,068 1,230 
202426,303 1,298 
202527,052 1,356 
202628,007 1,318 
Thereafter136,930 6,792 
 $270,758 $13,196 
The estimated future retirement benefit payments noted above are estimates and could change significantly based on differences between actuarial assumptions and actual events and decisions related to lump sum distribution options that are available to participants in certain plans.
International Plans
Pension coverage for certain eligible employees of the Company's international subsidiaries is provided, to the extent deemed appropriate, through separate defined benefit pension plans. The international defined benefit pension plans are included in the tables above. As of December 31, 2021 and 2020, the international pension plans had total projected benefit obligations of $52.3 million and $55.9 million, respectively, and fair values of plan assets of $47.6 million and $50.4 million, respectively. The majority of the plan assets are invested in equity securities and insured pension assets. The net periodic benefit cost related to international plans was $2.1 million, $1.8 million and $0.9 million for the years ended December 31, 2021, 2020 and 2019, respectively.
In the third quarter of 2021, the Company executed a buy-in policy contract with an insurance company which fully insures the benefits of one of its defined benefit pension plans outside the United States. The initial value of the insurance asset was equal to the premium paid to secure the policy (i.e., the fair value of the plan assets plus additional funding to execute the buy-in contract). As a result, the Company does not anticipate any further material contributions to the plan.
Defined Contribution Plans
The Company sponsors a number of defined contribution plans and company contributions related to these plans are determined under various formulas. Company contributions to defined contribution plans amounted to $14.8 million, $13.7 million and $16.3 million for the years ended December 31, 2021, 2020 and 2019, respectively.
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Income Taxes
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2021
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]  
Income Taxes Income Taxes
The components of income before income taxes were as follows:
 Year ended December 31, 
(in thousands)202120202019
Domestic operations$122,724 $16,711 $70,632 
Foreign operations125,099 96,338 94,533 
Income before income taxes$247,823 $113,049 $165,165 
Income tax expense (benefit) was as follows:
 Year ended December 31, 
(in thousands)202120202019
Current expense (benefit)   
United States$2,820 $(7,456)$1,121 
Foreign48,743 24,478 31,005 
Current income tax expense 51,563 17,022 32,126 
Deferred expense (benefit)
United States17,297 (3,777)9,539 
Foreign(5,277)(207)(1,065)
Deferred income tax expense (benefit) 12,020 (3,984)8,474 
Total income tax expense$63,583 $13,038 $40,600 
The following table represents a reconciliation of income taxes computed at the federal statutory income tax rate of 21% to income tax expense as reported:
 Year ended December 31, 
(in thousands)202120202019
Income tax expense computed at federal statutory income tax rate$52,043 $23,740 $34,685 
Foreign taxes, net of credits(2,029)(6,676)714 
Net adjustments for uncertain tax positions793 (8,123)799 
State and local taxes4,184 264 1,832 
Nondeductible expenses2,347 4,069 1,179 
Valuation allowance9,626 1,980 2,882 
Tax credits(3,322)(2,526)(607)
Miscellaneous other, net(59)310 (884)
Income tax expense as reported$63,583 $13,038 $40,600 
Effective income tax rate25.7 %11.5 %24.6 %
The components of net deferred tax assets (liabilities) were as follows:
 December 31, 
(in thousands)20212020
Deferred tax assets  
Compensation and benefits$20,089 $16,418 
Share-based compensation8,757 5,576 
Pension and other postretirement benefits15,365 23,234 
Inventories19,054 19,021 
R&D capitalization23,988 18,945 
Lease liability12,686 14,113 
Partnership investment361 282 
Transaction costs953 1,159 
Nondeductible accruals and reserves11,979 9,238 
Miscellaneous1,212 929 
Foreign exchange derivative instruments— 1,701 
Net operating loss and other tax carryforwards71,920 80,564 
Gross deferred tax assets186,364 191,180 
Valuation allowance(30,030)(20,404)
Total deferred tax assets156,334 170,776 
Deferred tax liabilities
Property, plant and equipment(5,380)(6,068)
Identifiable intangible assets(74,147)(67,505)
Right-of-use assets(11,908)(13,646)
Tax on unremitted earnings(6,065)(5,812)
Foreign exchange derivative instruments(1,359)— 
Miscellaneous(1,611)(1,506)
Total deferred tax liabilities(100,470)(94,537)
Net deferred tax asset$55,864 $76,239 
Under U.S. tax law and regulations, certain changes in the ownership of the Company’s shares can limit the annual utilization of tax attributes (tax loss and tax credit carryforwards) that were generated prior to such ownership changes. The annual limitation could affect the realizability of the Company’s deferred tax assets recorded in the financial statement for its tax credit carryforwards because the carryforward periods have a finite duration. The 2016 initial public offering, and associated share transfers, resulted in significant changes in the composition of the ownership of the Company’s shares. Based on its analysis of the change of ownership tax rules in conjunction with the estimated amount and source of its future earnings and related tax profile, the Company believes its existing U.S. tax attributes will be utilized prior to their expiration, with the exception of certain tax attributes for which the Company has established a valuation allowance.
As of December 31, 2021 and 2020, the Company had state net operating loss (“NOL”) carryforwards of $90.8 million and $120.5 million, respectively. These NOL carryforwards will begin to expire in 2022. As of December 31, 2021 and 2020, the Company had foreign tax credit carryforwards of $47.5 million and $55.2 million, respectively. These foreign tax credits will begin to expire in 2023. As of December 31, 2021 and 2020, the Company had U.S. general business credit carryforwards of $21.9 million and $19.3 million, respectively. These credits will begin to expire in 2031. As of December 31, 2021 and 2020, the Company had state research tax credits of $8.3 million and $8.4 million, respectively. These credits will begin to expire in 2031.
Changes in the valuation allowance for deferred tax assets were as follows:
 Year ended December 31, 
(in thousands)202120202019
Valuation allowance at beginning of year$20,404 $18,424 $15,542 
Increases recorded to income tax provision9,626 1,980 2,882 
Valuation allowance at end of year$30,030 $20,404 $18,424 
The Company evaluates the realizability of its deferred tax assets based upon the weight of available positive and negative evidence. In assessing the realizability of these assets, the Company considered numerous factors including historical profitability, the character and estimated future taxable income, prudent and feasible tax planning strategies, and the industry in which it operates. The Company’s conclusion was primarily driven by cumulative income in the U.S. tax jurisdiction and projections of future income driven by the sustained profitability.
In 2021, the change in the valuation allowance of $9.6 million is principally due to excess U.S. foreign tax credits arising from the Company's Japan branch operations and state tax attributes that it expects to expire unutilized. In 2020 and 2019, the change in valuation allowance was principally due to excess U.S. foreign tax credits arising from its Japan branch operations and state tax attributes that it expects to expire unutilized.
The Company has determined that its undistributed earnings for most of its foreign subsidiaries are not permanently reinvested. The Company has provided for withholding taxes on all unremitted earnings that are not permanently reinvested, as required.
The Company's unrecognized tax benefits represent tax positions for which reserves have been established. The following table represents a reconciliation of the activity related to the unrecognized tax benefits, excluding accrued interest and penalties:
Year ended December 31, 
(in thousands)202120202019
Unrecognized tax benefits at beginning of year$7,822 $12,367 $11,646 
Gross additions - prior year tax positions— 53 — 
Gross additions - current year tax positions1,004 720 787 
Gross additions - acquired tax positions— — 659 
Gross reductions - prior year tax positions(168)(671)(248)
Gross reductions - acquired tax positions settled with tax authorities— (4,647)(461)
Impact of change in foreign exchange rates— — (16)
Unrecognized tax benefits at end of year$8,658 $7,822 $12,367 
As of December 31, 2021, 2020 and 2019, the unrecognized tax benefits of $8.7 million, $7.8 million and $12.4 million, respectively, would affect the Company's future effective tax rate if recognized. The Company does not anticipate a material change in unrecognized tax benefits within the next 12 months.
As of December 31, 2021 and 2020, the Company does not have unrecognized tax benefits related to periods prior to the Company’s acquisition. As of December 31, 2019, the Company had unrecognized tax benefits included in the amount above of $5.0 million related to periods prior to the Company's acquisition of Acushnet Company and as such, is indemnified by Beam.
The Company recognizes accrued interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits in the provision for income taxes on the consolidated statements of operations. As of both December 31, 2021 and 2020, the Company recognized a liability of $0.2 million for interest and penalties. As of December 31, 2019, the Company recognized a liability of $3.9 million for interest and penalties, of which $3.4 million was indemnified by Beam. During the year ended December 31, 2021, the
Company recognized de minimis interest and penalties as a component of income tax expense. During the year ended December 31, 2020, the Company recognized an income tax benefit of $3.6 million related to interest and penalties as a component of income tax expense, of which $3.7 million resulted in a corresponding reduction of the Beam indemnification asset and is included in other expense, net on the consolidated statements of operations. For the year ended December 31, 2019, the Company recognized interest and penalties as a component of income tax expense in the amount of $0.5 million, of which $0.5 million resulted in a corresponding adjustment to the Beam indemnification asset and is included in other expense, net in the consolidated statements of operations.
Prior to the Company's acquisition of Acushnet Company, Acushnet Company or its subsidiaries filed certain combined tax returns with Beam. Those and other subsidiaries' income tax returns are periodically examined by various tax authorities. Beam is responsible for managing United States tax audits related to periods prior to July 29, 2011. Acushnet Company is obligated to support these audits and is responsible for managing all non-U.S. audits. In 2020, the Company settled an income tax audit with the Commonwealth of Massachusetts related to the pre-acquisition period which resulted in a refund of $1.2 million. The settlement’s effect on the Company's unrecognized tax benefits is presented above.
The Company and certain subsidiaries have tax years that remain open and are subject to examination by tax authorities in the following major taxing jurisdictions: United States for years after July 29, 2011, Japan for years after 2015, Korea for years after 2015 and the United Kingdom for years after 2016. The Company files income tax returns on a combined, unitary, or stand-alone basis in multiple state and local jurisdictions, which generally have statute of limitations from three to four years. Various state and local income tax returns, as well as certain international jurisdictions, are currently in the process of examination. These examinations are unlikely to result in any significant changes to the amounts of unrecognized tax benefits on the consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2021.
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Common Stock
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2021
Equity [Abstract]  
Common Stock Common StockAs of December 31, 2021 and 2020, the Company's certificate of incorporation, as amended and restated, authorized the Company to issue 500,000,000 shares of $0.001 par value common stock. Each share of common stock entitles the holder to one vote on all matters submitted to a vote of the Company's shareholders. Common shareholders are entitled to receive dividends whenever funds are legally available and when declared by the Board of Directors, subject to the prior rights of holders of all classes of stock outstanding.
Dividends
The Company declared dividends per common share, including DERs (Note 16), during the periods presented as follows:
 Dividends
per Common Share
Amount
(in thousands)
2021:
  
Fourth Quarter$0.165 $12,619 
Third Quarter0.165 12,692 
Second Quarter0.165 12,768 
First Quarter0.165 12,767 
Total dividends declared in 2021
$0.660 $50,846 
2020:
  
Fourth Quarter$0.155 $11,983 
Third Quarter0.155 11,790 
Second Quarter0.155 11,761 
First Quarter0.155 11,735 
Total dividends declared in 2020
$0.620 $47,269 
2019:
  
Fourth Quarter$0.140 $10,718 
Third Quarter0.140 10,726 
Second Quarter0.140 10,751 
First Quarter0.140 10,782 
Total dividends declared in 2019
$0.560 $42,977 
During the first quarter of 2022, the Company's Board of Directors declared a dividend of $0.18 per share of common stock to shareholders of record as of March 11, 2022 and payable on March 25, 2022.
Share Repurchase Program
On October 20, 2021, the Board of Directors authorized the Company to repurchase up to an additional $100.0 million of its issued and outstanding common stock, bringing the total authorization under its existing share repurchase program up to $200.0 million as of December 31, 2021. In March 2021, the Company resumed share repurchases, which had been temporarily suspended in April 2020 in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. The repurchase program will remain in effect until completed or until terminated by the Board of Directors.
Share repurchases may be effected from time to time in open market or privately negotiated transactions, including transactions with affiliates, with the timing of purchases and the amount of stock purchased generally determined at the discretion of the Company consistent with the Company's general working capital needs and within the constraints of the Company’s credit agreement.
As previously disclosed, in connection with this share repurchase program, the Company entered into an agreement with Magnus to purchase from Magnus an equal amount of its common stock as it purchases on the open market, up to an aggregate of $24.9 million (the "2019 Agreement"), at the same weighted average per share price. As noted in the table below, the Company repurchased shares from Magnus during the years ended December 31, 2021 and 2019. As a result, the Company has satisfied its obligations under the 2019 Agreement. The Company recorded a share repurchase liability related to the 2019 Agreement of $8.8 million for 299,894 shares of common stock which was included in accrued expenses and other liabilities and treasury stock on the consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2020.
On November 8, 2021, the Company entered into a new agreement with Magnus to purchase from Magnus an equal amount of its common stock as it purchases on the open market, up to an aggregate of $37.5 million (the "2021 Agreement"), at the same weighted average per share price. In relation to the 2021 Agreement, the Company recorded a share repurchase liability of $29.2 million for 537,839 shares of common stock which was included in accrued expenses and other liabilities and treasury stock on the consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2021. Between January 1, 2022 and January 14, 2022, the
Company repurchased an additional 161,980 shares of its common stock on the open market for an aggregate of $8.3 million, bringing the cumulative total open market purchases to $37.5 million. As a result, on January 24, 2022, the Company repurchased 699,819 shares of common stock for an aggregate of $37.5 million from Magnus, in satisfaction of the 2021 Agreement obligations.
The Company's share repurchase activity was as follows:
Year ended December 31,
(in thousands, except share and per share amounts)202120202019
Shares repurchased in the open market:
Shares repurchased1,049,522 243,894 591,983 
Average price$51.81 $28.60 $26.31 
Aggregate value $54,372 $6,976 $15,577 
Shares repurchased from Magnus:
Shares repurchased355,341 — 535,983 
Average price (1)
$31.31 $— $25.70 
Aggregate value $11,125 $— $13,775 
Total shares repurchased:
Shares repurchased1,404,863 243,894 1,127,966 
Average price$46.62 $28.60 $26.02 
Aggregate value $65,497 $6,976 $29,352 
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(1) Average price including Magnus share repurchase liability was $45.16, $28.60 and $26.31 as of December 31, 2021, 2020 and 2019, respectively.
Excluding the impact of the share repurchase liability, as of December 31, 2021, the Company had $98.2 million remaining under the current share repurchase authorization, including $37.5 million related to the 2021 Agreement.
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Equity Incentive Plans
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2021
Share-based Payment Arrangement [Abstract]  
Equity Incentive Plans Equity Incentive Plans
Under the Acushnet Holdings Corp. 2015 Omnibus Incentive Plan (“2015 Plan”), the Company may grant stock options, stock appreciation rights, restricted shares of common stock, restricted stock units ("RSUs"), performance stock units ("PSUs") and other share-based and cash-based awards to members of the Board of Directors, officers, employees, consultants and advisors of the Company. The 2015 Plan is administered by the compensation committee (the “Administrator”). The Administrator has the authority to establish the terms and conditions of any award issued or granted under the 2015 Plan. As of December 31, 2021, the only awards that have been granted under the 2015 Plan were RSUs and PSUs.
Restricted Stock and Performance Stock Units
RSUs granted to members of the Board of Directors vest immediately into shares of common stock. RSUs granted to Company officers generally vest over three years, with one-third of each grant vesting annually, subject to the recipient's continued employment with the Company. RSUs granted to other employees, consultants and advisors of the Company vest in accordance with the terms of the grants, generally over three years, subject to the recipient’s continued service to the Company. PSUs granted to Company officers and other employees vest based upon the Company's performance against specified metrics, generally over a three year performance period, subject to the recipients continued service to the Company. At the end of the performance period, the number of shares of common stock that could be issued is determined based upon the Company's performance against these metrics. The number of shares that could be issued can range from 0% to 200% of the recipient's target award. Recipients of the awards granted under the 2015 Plan may elect to defer receipt of all or any portion of any shares of common stock issuable upon vesting to a future date elected by the recipient.
All RSUs and PSUs granted under the 2015 Plan have DERs, which entitle holders of RSUs and PSUs to the same dividend value per share as holders of common stock and can be paid in either cash or common stock. DERs are subject to the same vesting and other terms and conditions as the corresponding unvested RSUs and PSUs. DERs are paid when the underlying shares of common stock are delivered.
Each share issued with respect to RSUs and PSUs granted under the 2015 Plan reduces the number of shares available for grant. RSUs and PSUs forfeited and shares withheld to satisfy tax withholding obligations increase the number of shares available for grant. As of December 31, 2021, there were 6,428,562 remaining shares of common stock reserved for issuance under the 2015 Plan of which 3,739,809 remain available for future grants.
A summary of the Company’s RSUs and PSUs as of December 31, 2021, 2020 and 2019 and changes during the years then ended is presented below: 
 Number
of
RSUs
Weighted-
Average
Fair
Value RSUs
Number
of
PSUs(5)
Weighted-
Average
Fair
Value PSUs
Outstanding as of December 31, 2018
881,832 $21.75 — $— 
Granted655,522 23.51 207,077 23.47 
Vested (1)
(567,836)20.81 — — 
Forfeited(22,275)23.92 — — 
Outstanding as of December 31, 2019
947,243 $23.49 207,077 $23.47 
Granted519,514 25.92 252,031 25.45 
Vested (2)
(145,985)24.64 (789)25.45 
Forfeited(67,599)24.08 (743)25.45 
Outstanding as of December 31, 2020
1,253,173 $24.33 457,576 $24.55 
Granted314,060 45.81 145,882 45.36 
Vested (3)(4)
(806,645)24.43 (189,181)23.47 
Forfeited(69,215)27.46 (47,210)28.74 
Outstanding as of December 31, 2021
691,373 $33.66 367,067 $32.84 
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(1)    Included 161,165 shares of common stock related to RSUs and no shares of common stock related to PSUs that were not delivered as of December 31, 2019. The aggregate fair value of RSUs vested was $12.9 million.
(2)    Included 115,677 shares of common stock related to RSUs and no shares of common stock related to PSUs that were not delivered as of December 31, 2020. The aggregate fair value of RSUs vested was $5.1 million.
(3)    Included 546,726 shares of common stock related to RSUs that were not delivered as of December 31, 2021. The aggregate fair value of RSUs vested was $38.4 million.
(4) Based upon the Company’s level of achievement of the applicable performance metrics, the recipients of the 189,181 PSUs vested during the year ended December 31, 2021, are entitled to receive 378,362 shares of common stock. As of December 31, 2021, no shares of common stock have been delivered in connection with these PSUs vesting. The aggregate fair value of PSUs vesting during the year ended December 31, 2021, as adjusted for the Company's achievement of the applicable performance metrics, was $20.1 million.
(5) Number of PSUs assume that 100% of the target level of performance was achieved.
    A summary of shares of common stock issued related to the 2015 Plan, including the impact of any DERs issued in common stock, is presented below:
Year endedYear ended
 December 31, 2021December 31, 2020
RSUsPSUsRSUsPSUs
Shares of common stock issued278,607 — 63,232789 
Shares of common stock withheld by the Company as payment by employees in lieu of cash to satisfy tax withholding obligations
(89,938)— (16,972)(269)
Net shares of common stock issued188,669 — 46,260 520 
Cumulative undelivered shares of common stock831,882 378,362 303,803 — 

    Compensation expense recorded related to RSUs and PSUs in the consolidated statements of operations was as follows:
 Year ended December 31,
(in thousands)202120202019
RSU$12,113 $12,055 $9,140 
PSU14,871 3,308 1,507 
The remaining unrecognized compensation expense related to unvested RSUs and unvested PSUs granted was $13.6 million and $13.3 million, respectively, as of December 31, 2021 and is expected to be recognized over the related weighted average period of 1.8 years for both RSUs and PSUs.
Compensation Expense
The allocation of share-based compensation expense in the consolidated statement of operations was as follows:
 Year ended December 31,
(in thousands)202120202019
Cost of goods sold$874 $1,342 $722 
Selling, general and administrative25,388 13,710 9,402 
Research and development1,377 964 851 
Total compensation expense before income tax27,639 16,016 10,975 
Income tax benefit4,631 3,582 2,440 
Total compensation expense, net of income tax$23,008 $12,434 $8,535 
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Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss, Net of Tax
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2021
Equity [Abstract]  
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss, Net of Tax Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss, Net of Tax
Accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of tax consists of foreign currency translation adjustments (Note 2), unrealized gains and losses from derivative instruments designated as cash flow hedges (Note 11) and pension and other postretirement adjustments (Note 13).
The components of and changes in accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of tax, were as follows:
(in thousands)Foreign
Currency
Translation

Foreign Exchange Derivative
Instruments

Interest Rate Swap
Derivative
Instruments
Pension and
Other
Postretirement
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Loss, Net of Tax
Balances as of December 31, 2019
$(71,187)$2,901 $(2,003)$(41,739)$(112,028)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications
27,281 (4,591)(2,232)(17,916)2,542 
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of tax
— (5,538)3,318 11,554 9,334 
Tax benefit (expense)— 2,757 (262)1,475 3,970 
Balances as of December 31, 2020
$(43,906)$(4,471)$(1,179)$(46,626)$(96,182)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications
(23,009)10,057 (8)6,480 (6,480)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of tax
— 3,422 1,569 6,852 11,843 
Tax expense— (3,841)(382)(4,540)(8,763)
Balances as of December 31, 2021
$(66,915)$5,167 $— $(37,834)$(99,582)
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Interest Expense, Net and Other Expense, Net
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2021
Interest Expense and Other (Income) Expense, Net  
Interest Expense, Net and Other Expense, Net Interest Expense, Net and Other Expense, Net
The components of interest expense, net were as follows:
 Year ended  December 31,
(in thousands)202120202019
Third party interest expense$6,730 $12,796 $19,472 
Loss on interest rate swap1,569 3,318 989 
Third party interest income(590)(484)(848)
Total interest expense, net$7,709 $15,630 $19,613 
The components of other expense, net were as follows:
 Year ended  December 31,
(in thousands)202120202019
Indemnification losses (gains) $— $9,871 $(498)
Non-service cost component of net periodic benefit cost5,697 10,439 2,917 
Other income(1,417)(3,534)(1,544)
Total other expense, net$4,280 $16,776 $875 
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Net Income per Common Share
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2021
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]  
Net Income per Common Share Net Income per Common Share
The following is a computation of basic and diluted net income per common share attributable to Acushnet Holdings Corp.:
 Year ended December 31,
(in thousands, except share and per share amounts)202120202019
Net income attributable to Acushnet Holdings Corp.$178,873 $96,006 $121,070 
Weighted average number of common shares:
Basic74,536,637 74,494,310 75,418,204 
Diluted75,265,074 75,060,610 75,759,605 
Net income per common share attributable to Acushnet Holdings Corp.:
Basic$2.40 $1.29 $1.61 
Diluted$2.38 $1.28 $1.60 
Net income per common share attributable to Acushnet Holdings Corp. was calculated using the treasury stock method.
The Company’s potential dilutive securities for the years ended December 31, 2021, 2020, and 2019 include RSUs and PSUs. PSUs vest based upon achievement of performance targets and are excluded from the diluted shares outstanding unless the performance targets have been met as of the end of the applicable reporting period regardless of whether such performance targets are probable of achievement. As of December 31, 2021, the minimum performance target was achieved relating to certain PSUs and as a result, these PSUs have been included in diluted shares outstanding for the year ended December 31, 2021.
The following securities have been excluded from the calculation of diluted weighted‑average common shares outstanding as their impact was determined to be anti‑dilutive:
 Year ended December 31,
 202120202019
RSUs72,871 — 1,013 
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Segment Information
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2021
Segment Reporting [Abstract]  
Segment Information Segment Information
The Company’s operating segments are based on how the Chief Operating Decision Maker (“CODM”) makes decisions about assessing performance and allocating resources. The Company has four reportable segments that are organized on the basis of product categories. These segments include Titleist golf balls, Titleist golf clubs, Titleist golf gear and FootJoy golf wear.
The CODM primarily evaluates performance using segment operating income (loss). Segment operating income (loss) includes directly attributable expenses and certain shared costs of corporate administration that are allocated to the reportable segments, but excludes interest expense, net; restructuring charges, the non-service cost component of net periodic benefit cost; transaction fees and other non-operating gains and losses as the Company does not allocate these to the reportable segments. The CODM does not evaluate a measure of assets when assessing performance.
Results shown for the years ended December 31, 2021, 2020 and 2019 are not necessarily those which would be achieved if each segment was an unaffiliated business enterprise. There are no intersegment transactions.
Information by reportable segment and a reconciliation to reported amounts are as follows:
Year ended  December 31,
(in thousands)202120202019
Net sales
Titleist golf balls$667,552 $507,839 $551,596 
Titleist golf clubs551,532 418,417 434,357 
Titleist golf gear192,613 149,418 149,984 
FootJoy golf wear580,550 415,258 441,871 
Other155,683 121,237 103,549 
Total net sales$2,147,930 $1,612,169 $1,681,357 
Segment operating income
Titleist golf balls$106,202 $71,812 $93,305 
Titleist golf clubs75,397 40,033 38,811 
Titleist golf gear14,696 19,968 17,300 
FootJoy golf wear44,210 18,319 24,429 
Other23,437 9,515 15,043 
Total segment operating income263,942 159,647 188,888 
Reconciling items:
Interest expense, net(7,709)(15,630)(19,613)
Restructuring charges— (13,207)— 
Non-service cost component of net periodic benefit cost(5,697)(10,439)(2,917)
Transaction fees— — (2,654)
Other(2,713)(7,322)1,461 
Total income before income tax$247,823 $113,049 $165,165 
Depreciation and amortization expense by reportable segment are as follows:
Year ended  December 31,
(in thousands)202120202019
Depreciation and amortization
Titleist golf balls$22,248 $22,611 $22,694 
Titleist golf clubs8,136 7,484 7,451 
Titleist golf gear1,715 1,523 1,603 
FootJoy golf wear6,293 7,064 6,451 
Other (1)
2,851 6,747 4,803 
Total depreciation and amortization$41,243 $45,429 $43,002 
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(1) Includes a goodwill impairment loss of $3.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2020. See further discussion at Note 8.
Information as to the Company’s operations in different geographical areas is presented below. Net sales are categorized based on the location in which the sale originates.
Year ended  December 31,
(in thousands)202120202019
Net sales
United States$1,125,006 $839,379 $884,791 
EMEA (1)
296,003 218,971 230,465 
Japan187,985 151,835 182,681 
Korea322,609 246,183 223,365 
Rest of world216,327 155,801 160,055 
Total net sales$2,147,930 $1,612,169 $1,681,357 
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(1) Europe, the Middle East and Africa (“EMEA”)
Long-lived assets (property, plant and equipment, net) categorized based on their location of domicile are as follows:
Year ended December 31,
(in thousands)20212020
Long-lived assets
United States$158,222 $146,712 
EMEA11,365 11,969 
Japan1,006 614 
Korea6,480 6,636 
Rest of world (2)
54,688 56,880 
Total long-lived assets$231,761 $222,811 
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(2) Includes manufacturing facilities in Thailand with long lived assets of $42.5 million and $44.6 million as of December 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively.
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Business Combinations
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2021
Business Combination and Asset Acquisition [Abstract]  
Business Combinations Business CombinationsOn July 3, 2019, the Company, through a majority owned subsidiary, completed the acquisition of KJUS, a premium global ski and golf sportswear company, for a purchase price of $28.7 million, net of cash acquired. As part of the acquisition, the Company recorded a redeemable noncontrolling interest of $5.0 million (Note 2). Additionally, the Company issued a loan of $4.4 million to the minority shareholders which was recorded as a reduction to redeemable noncontrolling interest as of December 31, 2019. The results of KJUS have been reported outside of the Company's reportable segments since the date of acquisition.
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Commitments and Contingencies
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2021
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]  
Commitments and Contingencies Commitments and Contingencies
Purchase Obligations
During the normal course of its business, the Company enters into agreements to purchase goods and services, including purchase commitments for advertising (including media placement and production costs), finished goods inventory, capital expenditures and endorsement arrangements with professional golfers.
The Company's purchase obligations as of December 31, 2021 were as follows:
 Payments Due by Period
(in thousands)20222023202420252026Thereafter
Purchase obligations(1)
$161,556 $134,709 $15,185 $4,321 $1,310 $— 
(1)    The reported amounts exclude those liabilities included in accounts payable or accrued liabilities on the consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2021.
Contingencies
In connection with the Company’s acquisition of Acushnet Company, Beam indemnified the Company for certain tax related obligations that relate to periods during which Fortune Brands, Inc. owned Acushnet Company. During the year ended December 31, 2020, the Company recognized $9.9 million in other expense, net on the consolidated statement of operations related to the reduction of the indemnification receivable. As of December 31, 2021 and 2020, the Company did not have an indemnification receivable related to periods prior to the Company’s acquisition of Acushnet Company (see Note 14).
Litigation
The Company and its subsidiaries are party to lawsuits associated with the normal conduct of their businesses and operations. It is not possible to predict the outcome of the pending actions, and, as with any litigation, it is possible that some of these actions could be decided unfavorably. Consequently, the Company is unable to estimate the ultimate aggregate amount of monetary loss, amounts covered by insurance or the financial impact that will result from such matters and has not recorded a liability related to potential losses.
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Restructuring Charges
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2021
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]  
Restructuring Charges Restructuring Charges
During the first quarter of 2020, management approved a restructuring program to refine its business model and improve operational efficiencies, which included both a voluntary bridge to retirement ("VBR") program for certain eligible employees and involuntary headcount reductions ("Other"). The Company recorded cumulative severance and other benefits expense of $11.2 million related to its VBR program and $2.0 million related to its Other restructuring program. There are no further costs expected to be incurred in relation to these programs.
The activity related to the Company’s restructuring programs was as follows:
 
Year ended December 31, 2021
(in thousands)VBROther
Balance at beginning of period$6,243 $778 
Payments(5,918)(630)
Foreign currency translation and other(55)(13)
Balance at end of period$270 $135 
The restructuring program liabilities recognized on the consolidated balance sheets were as follows:
(in thousands)Year ended December 31,
Balance Sheet LocationRestructuring Program20212020
Accrued compensation and benefits
VBR$270 $6,018 
Other135 778 
Other noncurrent liabilitiesVBR— 225 
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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2021
Accounting Policies [Abstract]  
Basis of Presentation Basis of PresentationThe accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“U.S. GAAP”) and include the accounts of the Company, its wholly-owned subsidiaries and less than wholly-owned subsidiaries, including a variable interest entity (“VIE”) in which the Company is the primary beneficiary. All intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.
Use of Estimates
Use of Estimates
The preparation of the Company’s consolidated financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and judgments that affect reported amounts of assets and liabilities and related disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities as of the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. The Company has also made estimates related to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic within its
consolidated financial statements and there may be changes to those estimates in future periods. Actual results could differ from these estimates.
Variable Interest Entities
Variable Interest Entities
VIEs are entities that, by design, either (i) lack sufficient equity to permit the entity to finance its activities independently, or (ii) have equity holders that do not have the power to direct the activities of the entity that most significantly impact its economic performance, the obligation to absorb the entity’s expected losses, or the right to receive the entity’s expected residual returns. The Company consolidates a VIE when it is the primary beneficiary, which is the party that has both (i) the power to direct the activities that most significantly impact the VIE’s economic performance and (ii) through its interests in the VIE, the obligation to absorb expected losses or the right to receive expected benefits from the VIE that could potentially be significant to the VIE.
The Company consolidates the accounts of Acushnet Lionscore Limited, a VIE which is 40% owned by the Company. The sole purpose of the VIE is to manufacture the Company’s golf footwear and as such, the Company is deemed to be the primary beneficiary. The Company has presented separately on its consolidated balance sheets, to the extent material, the assets of its consolidated VIE that can only be used to settle specific obligations of its consolidated VIE and the liabilities of its consolidated VIE for which creditors do not have recourse to its general credit. The general creditors of the VIE do not have recourse to the Company. Certain directors of the VIE have guaranteed the credit lines of the VIE, for which there were no outstanding borrowings as of December 31, 2021 and 2020. In addition, pursuant to the terms of the agreement governing the VIE, the Company is not required to provide financial support to the VIE.
Noncontrolling Interests and Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest
Noncontrolling Interests and Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest
The ownership interests held by owners other than the Company in less than wholly-owned subsidiaries are classified as noncontrolling interests. The financial results and position of noncontrolling interests are included in the Company’s consolidated financial statements. The value attributable to the noncontrolling interests is presented on the consolidated balance sheets, separately from the equity attributable to the Company. Net income (loss) and comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests are presented separately on the consolidated statements of operations and consolidated statements of comprehensive income, respectively.
Redeemable noncontrolling interests are those noncontrolling interests which are or may become redeemable at a fixed or determinable price on a fixed or determinable date, at the option of the holder, or upon occurrence of an event. The Company initially recorded the redeemable noncontrolling interest at its acquisition date fair value. The carrying amount of the redeemable noncontrolling interest is subsequently adjusted to the greater amount of either the initial carrying amount, increased or decreased for the redeemable noncontrolling interest's share of comprehensive income (loss) or the redemption value, assuming the noncontrolling interest is redeemable at the balance sheet date. During the year ended December 31, 2021, the Company recorded a redemption value adjustment of $2.8 million. This adjustment was recognized through retained earnings and was not reflected in net income (loss) or comprehensive income (loss). The value attributable to the redeemable noncontrolling interest and the related loan to the minority shareholders, which is recorded as a reduction to redeemable noncontrolling interest, is presented in the consolidated balance sheets as temporary equity between liabilities and shareholders’ equity.
Cash, Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash Cash, Cash Equivalents and Restricted CashCash held in Company checking accounts is included in cash. Cash equivalents consist of short-term highly liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less which are readily convertible into cash. The Company classifies as restricted certain cash that is not available for use in its operations.
Concentration of Credit Risk
Concentration of Credit Risk
Financial instruments that potentially expose the Company to concentration of credit risk are cash and cash equivalents and accounts receivable. Substantially all of the Company's cash deposits are maintained at large, creditworthy financial institutions. The Company's deposits, at times, may exceed federally insured limits. The Company does not believe that it is subject to unusual credit risk beyond the normal credit risk associated with commercial banking relationships. As part of its ongoing procedures, the Company monitors its concentration of deposits with various financial institutions in order to avoid any undue exposure. As of December 31, 2021 and 2020, the Company had unrestricted cash and cash equivalents of $65.7 million
and $83.8 million, respectively, in banks located outside the United States. The risk with respect to the Company's accounts receivable is managed by the Company through its policy of monitoring the creditworthiness of its customers to which it grants credit terms in the normal course of business.
Inventories InventoriesInventories are valued at the lower of cost and net realizable value. Approximate cost is determined on the first-in, first-out basis. The inventory balance, which includes material, labor and manufacturing overhead costs, is recorded net of an allowance for obsolete or slow moving inventory. The Company's allowance for obsolete or slow moving inventory contains estimates regarding uncertainties. Such estimates are updated each reporting period and require the Company to make assumptions and to apply judgment regarding a number of factors, including market conditions, selling environment, historical results and current inventory trends.
Long-Lived Assets
Long-Lived Assets
Long-lived assets, including property, plant and equipment and amortizing intangible assets, are recorded at cost less accumulated depreciation and amortization, respectively. Depreciation and amortization are recorded on a straight-line basis over the estimated useful lives of the assets, except for leasehold and tenant improvements which are amortized over the shorter of the lease term or the estimated useful lives of the assets. Gains or losses resulting from disposals are included in income from operations. Betterments and renewals, which improve and extend the life of an asset, are capitalized. Maintenance and repair costs are expensed as incurred.
Estimated useful lives of property, plant and equipment asset categories were as follows:
Buildings and improvements15-40 years
Machinery and equipment3-10 years
Furniture, fixtures and computer hardware3-10 years
Computer software1-10 years
Certain costs incurred in connection with the development of the Company's internal-use software are capitalized. Internal-use software development costs are primarily related to the Company's enterprise resource planning system. Costs incurred in the preliminary stages of development are expensed as incurred. Internal and external costs incurred in the application development phase, if direct and incremental, are capitalized until the software is substantially complete and ready for its intended use. Capitalization ceases upon completion of all substantial testing performed to ensure the product is ready for its intended use. Costs such as maintenance and training are expensed as incurred. The capitalized internal-use software costs are included in property, plant and equipment and once the software is placed into service are amortized over the estimated useful life which ranges from three to ten years.
Impairment
Impairment
A long-lived asset (including right of use assets) or asset group is tested for recoverability whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that its carrying amount may not be recoverable. When such events occur, the Company compares the sum of the undiscounted cash flows expected to result from the use and eventual disposition of the asset or asset group to the carrying amount of the asset or asset group. The cash flows are based on the best estimate of future cash flows derived from the most recent business projections. If the carrying value exceeds the sum of the undiscounted cash flows, an impairment loss is recognized based on the excess of the asset's or asset group's carrying value over its fair value. Fair value is determined based on discounted expected future cash flows on a market participant basis.
The Company continually evaluates whether events and circumstances have occurred that indicate the remaining estimated useful life of long-lived assets may warrant revision or that the remaining balance may not be recoverable. These factors may include a significant deterioration of operating results, changes in business plans, or changes in anticipated cash flows.
Goodwill and Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets
Goodwill and Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets
Goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets are not amortized but instead are measured for impairment at least annually, or more frequently when events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of the asset may be impaired. The Company performs its annual impairment tests in the fourth quarter of each fiscal year.
Goodwill is assigned to reporting units for purposes of impairment testing. A reporting unit may be the same as an operating segment or one level below an operating segment. For purposes of assessing potential impairment, the Company compares the fair value of the reporting unit to its carrying value. If the fair value of the reporting unit exceeds the carrying value of the net assets assigned to that unit, goodwill is considered not impaired. If the carrying value of the net assets assigned to the reporting unit exceeds the fair value of the reporting unit, then the Company records a goodwill impairment loss in the amount of the excess of a reporting unit’s carrying value over its fair value, not to exceed the total amount of goodwill allocated to the reporting unit. The fair value of the reporting units is determined using the income approach. The income approach uses a discounted cash flow analysis which involves applying appropriate discount rates to estimated future cash flows based on forecasts of sales, costs and capital requirements.
Purchased intangible assets other than goodwill are amortized over their useful lives unless those lives are determined to be indefinite. Certain of the Company's trademarks have been assigned an indefinite life as the Company currently anticipates that these trademarks will contribute to its cash flows indefinitely. Indefinite-lived trademarks are reviewed for impairment annually and may be reviewed more frequently if indicators of impairment are present. Impairment losses are recorded to the extent that the carrying value of the indefinite-lived intangible asset exceeds its fair value. The Company measures the fair value of its trademarks using the relief-from-royalty method, which estimates the present value of royalty income that could be hypothetically earned by licensing the brand name to a third party over the remaining useful life.
Leases
Leases
At the inception of a contract, the Company assesses whether the contract is, or contains, a lease. The Company's assessment is based on: (1) whether the contract involves the use of a distinct identified asset, (2) whether the Company obtained the right to substantially all of the economic benefit from the use of the asset throughout the period, and (3) whether the Company has the right to direct the use of the asset.
All leases are accounted for under Accounting Standards Codification ("ASC") 842 and are classified as either operating or finance leases. A lease is classified as a finance lease if any one of the following criteria are met: the lease transfers ownership of the asset by the end of the lease term, the lease contains an option to purchase the asset that is reasonably certain to be exercised, the lease term is for a major part of the remaining useful life of the asset, the present value of the lease payments equals or exceeds substantially all of the fair value of the asset, or the leased asset is of a highly specialized nature. A lease is classified as an operating lease if it does not meet any one of these criteria.
The Company recognizes operating lease right-of-use assets and operating lease liabilities on its consolidated balance sheets. Right-of-use assets represent the right to use the leased asset for the lease term. Lease liabilities represent the present value of the lease payments under the lease. Right-of-use assets are initially measured at cost, which primarily comprises the initial amount of the lease liability, plus any initial direct costs incurred less any lease incentives received. Lease payments included in the measurement of the lease liability comprise the following: the fixed non-cancelable lease payments, payments for optional renewal periods where it is reasonably certain the renewal period will be exercised, and payments for early termination options unless it is reasonably certain the lease will not be terminated early. The discount rate implicit within the Company's leases is generally not determinable and therefore the Company determines the discount rate based on its incremental collateralized borrowing rate applicable to the location where the lease is held. The incremental borrowing rate for each of the Company's leases is determined based on the lease term and currency in which such lease payments are made.
The lease classification affects the expense recognition in the consolidated statements of operations. Operating lease expense consists of the lease payments plus any initial direct costs and is recognized on a straight-line basis over the lease term in the consolidated statements of operations. Finance lease charges are split, where amortization of the right-of-use asset is recorded as depreciation expense and an implied interest component is recorded in interest expense, net. Variable lease costs are expensed as incurred and include maintenance costs, real estate taxes and property insurance.
The Company has elected to not separate non-lease components within its lease portfolio and has also elected not to recognize right-of-use assets and lease liabilities for short-term leases that have a term of 12 months or less.
Debt Issuance Costs Debt Issuance CostsThe Company defers costs directly associated with acquiring third-party financing. These debt issuance costs are amortized as interest expense over the term of the related indebtedness. Debt issuance costs associated with the revolving credit facilities are included in other assets and debt issuance costs associated with all other indebtedness are netted against long-term debt on the consolidated balance sheets.
Fair Value Measurements
Fair Value Measurements
Certain assets and liabilities are carried at fair value under U.S. GAAP. Fair value is defined as the exchange price that would be received for an asset or paid to transfer a liability (an exit price) in the principal or most advantageous market for the asset or liability in an orderly transaction between market participants on the measurement date. Valuation techniques used to measure fair value must maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs. Financial assets and liabilities carried at fair value are to be classified and disclosed in one of the following three levels of the fair value hierarchy, of which the first two are considered observable and the last is considered unobservable:
Level 1—Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.
Level 2—Observable inputs (other than Level 1 quoted prices), such as quoted prices in active markets for similar assets or liabilities, quoted prices in markets that are not active for identical or similar assets or liabilities, or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data.
Level 3—Unobservable inputs that are supported by little or no market activity and that are significant to determining the fair value of the assets or liabilities, including pricing models, discounted cash flow methodologies and similar techniques.
The Company’s derivative instrument assets and liabilities are carried at fair value determined according to the fair value hierarchy described above (Note 11 and 12). The carrying value of accounts receivable, accounts payable and accrued expenses approximates fair value due to the short-term nature of these assets and liabilities.
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans
The Company provides U.S. and foreign defined benefit and defined contribution plans to certain eligible employees and postretirement benefits to certain retirees, including pensions, postretirement healthcare benefits and other postretirement benefits.
Plan assets and obligations are measured using various actuarial assumptions, such as discount rates, rate of compensation increase, mortality rates, turnover rates and health care cost trend rates, as determined at each year end measurement date. The measurement of net periodic benefit cost is based on various actuarial assumptions, including discount rates, expected return on plan assets and rate of compensation increase, which are determined as of the prior year measurement date. The determination of the discount rate is generally based on an index created from a hypothetical bond portfolio consisting of high-quality fixed income securities with durations that match the timing of expected benefit payments. The expected return on plan assets is determined based on several factors, including adjusted historical returns, historical risk premiums for various asset classes and target asset allocations within the portfolio. Adjustments made to the historical returns are based on recent return experience in the equity and fixed income markets and the belief that deviations from historical returns are likely over the relevant investment horizon. Actual cost is also dependent on various other factors related to the employees covered by these plans. The effects of actuarial deviations from assumptions are generally accumulated and, if over a specified corridor, amortized over the remaining service period of the employees. The cost or benefit of plan changes, such as increasing or decreasing benefits for prior employee service (prior service cost), is deferred and included in expense on a straight-line basis over the average remaining service period of the related employees. The Company's actuarial assumptions are reviewed on an annual basis and modified when appropriate.
To calculate the U.S. pension and postretirement benefit plan expense in 2021, 2020 and 2019, the Company applied the individual spot rates along the yield curve that correspond with the timing of each future cash outflow for the benefit payments in order to calculate interest cost and service cost.
Income Taxes
Income Taxes
The Company accounts for income taxes using the asset and liability method, which requires the recognition of deferred tax assets and liabilities for the expected future tax consequences of temporary differences between consolidated financial statement carrying amounts and tax basis amounts at enacted tax rates expected to be in effect when the temporary differences reverse. A valuation allowance is recorded to reduce deferred income tax assets when it is more-likely-than-not that such assets will not be realized. Potential for recovery of deferred tax assets is evaluated by estimating the future taxable profits expected and considering prudent and feasible tax planning strategies.
The Company records liabilities for uncertain income tax positions based on the two-step process. The first step is recognition, where an individual tax position is evaluated as to whether it has a likelihood of greater than 50% of being sustained upon examination based on the technical merits of the position, including resolution of any related appeals or litigation processes. For tax positions that are currently estimated to have a less than 50% likelihood of being sustained, no tax benefit is recorded. For tax positions that have met the recognition threshold in the first step, the Company performs the second step of measuring the benefit to be recorded. The amount of the benefit that may be recognized is the largest amount that has a greater than 50% likelihood of being realized on ultimate settlement. The actual benefits ultimately realized may differ from the estimates. In future periods, changes in facts, circumstances, and new information may require the Company to change the recognition and measurement estimates with regard to individual tax positions. Changes in recognition and measurement estimates are recorded in income tax expense and liability in the period in which such changes occur. The Company recognizes accrued interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits in the provision for income taxes on the consolidated statements of operations.
Beam has indemnified certain tax obligations that relate to periods during which Fortune Brands, Inc. owned Acushnet Company (Note 22). These estimated tax obligations are recorded in accrued taxes and other noncurrent liabilities, and the related indemnification receivable is recorded in other assets on the consolidated balance sheets. Any changes in the value of these specifically identified tax obligations are recorded in the period identified in income tax expense and the related change in the indemnification asset is recorded in other expense, net on the consolidated statements of operations. See Note 14 for additional information.
On December 22, 2017, the U.S. enacted the 2017 Tax Act. The 2017 Tax Act contains a new law that subjects the Company to a tax on Global Intangible Low-Taxed Income (“GILTI”), beginning in 2018. GILTI is a tax on foreign income in excess of a deemed return on tangible assets of related foreign corporations. Companies subject to GILTI have the option to account for the GILTI tax as a period cost if and when incurred, or to recognize deferred taxes for temporary differences, including outside basis differences, expected to reverse as GILTI. The Company has elected to account for GILTI as a period cost.
Cost of Goods Sold
Cost of Goods Sold
Cost of goods sold includes all costs to make products salable, such as inbound freight, purchasing and receiving costs, inspection costs and transfer costs. In addition, all depreciation expense associated with assets used to manufacture products and make them salable is included in cost of goods sold.
Product Warranty Product WarrantyThe Company has defined warranties generally ranging from one to two years. Products covered by the defined warranty policies primarily include all Titleist golf products, FootJoy golf shoes, and FootJoy golf outerwear. These product warranties generally obligate the Company to pay for the cost of replacement products, including the cost of shipping replacement products to its customers. The estimated cost of satisfying future warranty claims is accrued at the time the sale is recorded. In estimating future warranty obligations, the Company considers various factors, including its warranty policies and practices, the historical frequency of claims, and the cost to replace or repair products under warranty.
Advertising and Promotion Advertising and PromotionAdvertising and promotional costs are included in selling, general and administrative expense on the consolidated statements of operations and include product endorsement arrangements with members of the various professional golf tours, media placement and production costs (television, print and internet), tour support expenses and point-of-sale materials. Advertising production costs are expensed as incurred. Media placement costs are expensed in the month the advertising first appears. Product endorsement arrangements are expensed based upon the specific provisions of player contracts.
Selling SellingSelling expenses including field sales, sales administration, shipping and handling costs and commissions paid on certain retail sales are included in selling, general and administrative expense on the consolidated statements of operations.
Research and Development
Research and Development
Research and development is expensed as incurred and includes product development costs, product improvement costs, product engineering costs and process improvement costs.
Foreign Currency Translation and Transactions Foreign Currency Translation and TransactionsAssets and liabilities denominated in foreign currency are translated into U.S. dollars at the actual rates of exchange at the balance sheet date. Revenues and expenses are translated at the average rates of exchange for the reporting period. The related translation adjustments are recorded as a component of accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of tax. Transactions denominated in a currency other than functional currency are re-measured into functional currency with resulting transaction gain or loss recorded as selling, general and administrative expense on the consolidated statements of operations.
Derivative Financial Instruments Derivative Financial InstrumentsAll derivative instruments are measured at fair value and recognized as either assets or liabilities on the consolidated balance sheets. If the derivative instrument is designated as a fair value hedge, the gain or loss resulting from changes in the fair value of the derivative instruments and of the hedged item are immediately recognized in the statements of operations. If the derivative instrument is designated as a cash flow hedge, the gain or loss is initially recorded as a component of accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of tax. The gain or loss is subsequently reclassified into the statements of operations at the time the forecasted transaction impacts the statements of operations or at the time the hedge is deemed to be ineffective. Cash flows from derivative financial instruments and the related hedged transactions are included in cash flows from operating activities.
Share-based Compensation Share-based CompensationThe Company has an equity incentive plan for members of the Board of Directors, officers, employees, consultants and advisors of the Company. All awards granted under the plan are measured at fair value at the date of the grant. The estimated fair value is determined based on the closing price of the Company's common stock, generally on the award date, multiplied by the number of shares per the stock award. The Company issues share-based awards with service-based vesting conditions and performance-based vesting conditions. Awards with service-based vesting conditions are amortized as expense over the requisite service period of the award, which is generally the vesting period of the respective award. For awards with performance-based vesting conditions, the measurement of the expense is based on the Company’s performance against specified metrics as defined in the applicable award agreements. The Company accounts for forfeitures in share based compensation expense when they occur.
Recently Adopted Accounting Standards and Recently Issued Accounting Standards
Recently Adopted Accounting Standards
Income Taxes
On January 1, 2021, the Company adopted Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") 2019-12, "Income Taxes (Topic 740) - Simplifying the Accounting for Income Taxes". The amendments in this update simplified the accounting for income taxes by removing certain exceptions to general principles in Topic 740. The amendments also improved consistent application and simplified U.S. GAAP for other areas of Topic 740 by clarifying and amending existing guidance. The adoption of this standard did not have a material impact on the consolidated financial statements.
Defined Benefit Plans—Changes to the Disclosure Requirements for Defined Benefit Plans
On December 31, 2020, the Company adopted ASU 2018-14, "Compensation —Retirement Benefits —Defined Benefit Plans —General (Subtopic 715-20) —Disclosure Framework —Changes to the Disclosure Requirements for Defined Benefit Plans". The amendments in this update remove defined benefit plan disclosures that are no longer considered cost-beneficial, clarify the specific requirements of disclosures, and add disclosure requirements identified as relevant. The adoption of this standard did not have a material impact on the consolidated financial statements.
Intangibles —Goodwill and Other —Internal-Use Software
On January 1, 2020, the Company adopted ASU 2018-15, "Intangibles - Goodwill and Other - Internal-Use Software (Subtopic 350-40): Customer's Accounting for Implementation Costs Incurred in a Cloud Computing Arrangement that is a Service Contract". The amendments in this update aligned the requirements for capitalizing implementation costs incurred in a hosting arrangement that is a service contract with the requirements for capitalizing implementation costs incurred to develop or obtain internal-use software (and hosting arrangements that include an internal-use software license). The adoption of this standard did not have a material impact on the consolidated financial statements.
Financial Instruments —Credit Losses
On January 1, 2020, the Company adopted ASU 2016-13, "Financial Instruments - Credit Losses (Topic 326): Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments" ("ASU 2016-13"), which replaced the incurred loss methodology with an expected loss methodology that is referred to as the current expected credit loss ("CECL") methodology. The CECL methodology requires the measurement of all expected credit losses for financial assets held at the reporting date based on historical experience, current conditions, and reasonable and supportable forecasts. The measurement of expected credit losses under the CECL methodology is applicable to financial assets measured at amortized cost, including trade receivables. The only financial assets held by the Company that are subject to evaluation under the CECL model are trade receivables. The Company adopted ASU 2016-13 using the modified retrospective method. The adoption of this standard did not have an impact on the carrying value of trade receivables. Results for reporting periods beginning after January 1, 2020 are presented under ASU 2016-13 while prior period amounts continue to be reported in accordance with previously applicable U.S. GAAP.
Recently Issued Accounting Standards
The Company considers the applicability and impact of all ASU's. Management determined that recently issued ASU's are not expected to have a material impact on its consolidated financial statements.
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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2021
Accounting Policies [Abstract]  
Schedule of Estimated Useful Lives of Property, Plant and Equipment
Estimated useful lives of property, plant and equipment asset categories were as follows:
Buildings and improvements15-40 years
Machinery and equipment3-10 years
Furniture, fixtures and computer hardware3-10 years
Computer software1-10 years
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Leases (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2021
Leases [Abstract]  
Components of Lease Cost and Supplemental Information
Lease costs recognized on the consolidated statements of operations were as follows:
(in thousands)Year ended December 31,
Lease costsLocation in Statement of Operations202120202019
OperatingCost of goods sold$1,888 $2,640 $2,361 
Selling, general and administrative14,305 12,057 11,775 
Research and development763 854 773 
Finance
     Amortization of lease assetsSelling, general and administrative178 108 
     Interest on lease liabilitiesInterest expense, net32 22 
 Short-term and low value lease cost333 1,148 1,011 
 Variable lease cost1,463 1,496 1,327 
Total lease cost$18,962 $18,325 $17,257 
The weighted average remaining lease term and the weighted average discount rate for leases is as follows:
Year ended December 31,
202120202019
Weighted average remaining lease term (years):
Operating5.75.95.8
Finance5.15.05.9
Weighted average discount rate:
Operating2.82 %2.94 %3.42 %
Finance3.70 %3.66 %4.18 %
Supplemental cash flow information related to the Company's leases are as follows:
Year ended December 31,
(in thousands)202120202019
Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities:
Operating cash flows for operating leases$16,457 $15,402 $14,804 
Operating cash flows for finance leases32 22 
Financing cash flows for finance leases177 107 
Supplemental Balance Sheet Information Related to Leases
Supplemental balance sheet information related to the Company's leases is as follows:
Year ended December 31,
(in thousands)Balance Sheet Location20212020
Right-of-use assets
FinanceProperty, plant and equipment, net$1,372 $601 
OperatingOther assets45,873 53,891 
Total lease assets$47,245 $54,492 
Lease liabilities
FinanceAccrued expenses and other liabilities$277 $119 
OperatingAccrued expenses and other liabilities11,926 14,316 
FinanceLong-term debt1,097 482 
OperatingOther noncurrent liabilities35,879 40,992 
Total lease liabilities$49,179 $55,909 
Reconciliation of Undiscounted Cash Flows for Lease Liabilities Recorded on Consolidated Balance Sheet
The following table reconciles the undiscounted cash flows for leases as of December 31, 2021 to lease liabilities recorded on the consolidated balance sheet:
Operating Finance
(in thousands)LeasesLeasesTotal
2022$13,104 $323 $13,427 
20239,133 313 9,446 
20247,514 304 7,818 
20256,378 286 6,664 
20264,787 178 4,965 
Thereafter11,070 101 11,171 
Total future lease payments51,986 1,505 53,491 
Less: Interest(4,181)(131)(4,312)
Present value of lease liabilities$47,805 $1,374 $49,179 
Accrued expenses and other liabilities$11,926 $277 $12,203 
Long-term debt— 1,097 1,097 
Other noncurrent liabilities35,879 — 35,879 
Total lease liabilities$47,805 $1,374 $49,179 
Reconciliation of Undiscounted Cash Flows for Lease Liabilities Recorded on Consolidated Balance Sheet
The following table reconciles the undiscounted cash flows for leases as of December 31, 2021 to lease liabilities recorded on the consolidated balance sheet:
Operating Finance
(in thousands)LeasesLeasesTotal
2022$13,104 $323 $13,427 
20239,133 313 9,446 
20247,514 304 7,818 
20256,378 286 6,664 
20264,787 178 4,965 
Thereafter11,070 101 11,171 
Total future lease payments51,986 1,505 53,491 
Less: Interest(4,181)(131)(4,312)
Present value of lease liabilities$47,805 $1,374 $49,179 
Accrued expenses and other liabilities$11,926 $277 $12,203 
Long-term debt— 1,097 1,097 
Other noncurrent liabilities35,879 — 35,879 
Total lease liabilities$47,805 $1,374 $49,179 
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Allowance for Doubtful Accounts (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2021
Receivables [Abstract]  
Schedule of Activity Related to the Allowance for Doubtful Accounts The activity related to the allowance for doubtful accounts was as follows:
Year ended December 31,
(in thousands)202120202019
Balance at beginning of year$7,698 $5,338 $7,272 
Bad debt (recovery) expense(975)2,556 573 
Amount of receivables written off(463)(572)(2,706)
Foreign currency translation and other(280)376 199 
Balance at end of year$5,980 $7,698 $5,338 
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Inventories (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2021
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]  
Schedule of Inventories
The components of inventories were as follows:
(in thousands)December 31, 2021December 31, 2020
Raw materials and supplies$105,784 $74,302 
Work-in-process21,259 22,913 
Finished goods286,271 260,467 
Inventories$413,314 $357,682 
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Property, Plant and Equipment, Net (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2021
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]  
Schedule of Property, Plant and Equipment, Net
The components of property, plant and equipment, net were as follows:
(in thousands)December 31, 2021December 31, 2020
Land$14,615 $14,622 
Buildings and improvements155,334 151,453 
Machinery and equipment193,214 181,955 
Furniture, computers and equipment46,340 45,070 
Computer software82,322 77,791 
Construction in progress38,074 19,844 
Property, plant and equipment, gross529,899 490,735 
Accumulated depreciation and amortization(298,138)(267,924)
Property, plant and equipment, net$231,761 $222,811 
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Goodwill and Identifiable Intangible Assets, Net (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2021
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]  
Schedule of Goodwill Allocated to the Company's Reportable Segments and Changes in the Carrying Amount of Goodwill Goodwill allocated to the Company's reportable segments and changes in the carrying amount of goodwill were as follows:
(in thousands)Titleist
Golf Balls
Titleist
Golf Clubs
Titleist
Golf Gear
FootJoy
Golf Wear
OtherTotal
December 31, 2019
$125,981 $57,048 $13,841 $3,608 $13,578 $214,056 
Impairment— — — — (3,800)(3,800)
Foreign currency translation2,766 1,343 326 60 435 4,930 
December 31, 2020
128,747 58,391 14,167 3,668 10,213 215,186 
Foreign currency translation(2,798)(1,358)(329)(60)(210)(4,755)
December 31, 2021
$125,949 $57,033 $13,838 $3,608 $10,003 $210,431 
Schedule of Net Carrying Value by Class of Identifiable Intangible Assets
The net carrying value by class of identifiable intangible assets was as follows:
 December 31, 2021December 31, 2020
(in thousands)GrossAccumulated
Amortization
Net Book
Value
GrossAccumulated
Amortization
Net Book
Value
Indefinite-lived:      
Trademarks$429,051 $— $429,051 $429,051 $— $429,051 
Amortizing:
Trademarks5,577 (1,849)3,728 5,577 (1,174)4,403 
Completed technology74,743 (56,539)18,204 74,743 (51,455)23,288 
Customer relationships27,301 (13,045)14,256 27,892 (11,242)16,650 
Licensing fees and other32,714 (32,612)102 32,702 (32,561)141 
Total intangible assets$569,386 $(104,045)$465,341 $569,965 $(96,432)$473,533 
Schedule of Amortization Expense Related to Identifiable Intangible Assets
Identifiable intangible asset amortization expense for each of the next five fiscal years and beyond is expected to be as follows:
(in thousands) 
Year ending December 31, 
2022$7,869 
20237,869 
20247,849 
20255,718 
20262,238 
Thereafter4,747 
Total$36,290 
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Product Warranty (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2021
Product Warranties Disclosures [Abstract]  
Schedule of Warranty Obligation for Accrued Warranty Expense
The activity related to the Company’s warranty obligation for accrued warranty expense was as follows:
 Year ended December 31, 
(in thousands)202120202019
Balance at beginning of year$3,831 $4,048 $3,331 
Provision5,315 4,199 6,863 
Claims paid/costs incurred(4,846)(4,589)(6,481)
Foreign currency translation and other(123)173 335 
Balance at end of year$4,177 $3,831 $4,048 
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Debt and Financing Arrangements (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2021
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]  
Schedule of Debt and Finance Lease Obligations The Company’s debt and finance lease obligations were as follows:
(in thousands)December 31, 2021December 31, 2020
Term loan facility$315,000 $332,500 
Other short-term borrowings116 2,810 
Finance lease obligations1,097 482 
Debt issuance costs(1,243)(1,863)
Total314,970 333,929 
Less: short-term debt and current portion of long-term debt17,616 20,310 
Total long-term debt and finance lease obligations$297,354 $313,619 
Schedule of Principal Payments on Outstanding Long-term Debt Obligations
As of December 31, 2021, principal payments due on outstanding long-term debt obligations were as follows:
(in thousands) 
Year ending December 31, 
2022$17,500 
202317,500 
2024280,000 
Total$315,000 
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Derivative Financial Instruments (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2021
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]  
Schedule of Fair Values of Hedge Instruments on the Consolidated Balance Sheets
The fair value of hedge instruments recognized on the consolidated balance sheets was as follows:
(in thousands)December 31, 2021December 31, 2020
Balance Sheet LocationHedge Instrument Type
Prepaid and other assetsForeign exchange forward$6,320 $1,166 
Other assetsForeign exchange forward1,491 30 
Accrued expenses and other liabilitiesForeign exchange forward488 6,400 
Interest rate swap— 1,571 
Other noncurrent liabilitiesForeign exchange forward— 985 
Schedule of Hedge Instruments Included in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
The hedge instrument gain (loss) recognized in accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of tax was as follows:
 Year ended December 31,
(in thousands)202120202019
Type of hedge
Foreign exchange forward$10,057 $(4,591)$5,490 
Interest rate swap (8)(2,232)(2,185)
 Total$10,049 $(6,823)$3,305 
Effect of Hedge Instruments in the Consolidated Statement of Operations The hedge instrument gain (loss) recognized on the consolidated statements of operations was as follows:
 Year ended December 31,
(in thousands)202120202019
Location of gain (loss) in consolidated statements of operations
Foreign exchange forward:
Cost of goods sold$(3,422)$5,044 $8,465 
Selling, general and administrative (1)(2)
1,686 (2,205)204 
Total $(1,736)$2,839 $8,669 
Interest Rate Swap:
Interest expense, net$(1,569)$(3,318)$(989)
Total$(1,569)$(3,318)$(989)
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(1)    Relates to gain (loss) on foreign exchange forward contracts derived from previously designated cash flow hedges.
(2)    Selling, general and administrative expense for the year ended December 31, 2020 excludes a net gain of $0.5 million reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of tax related to hedges deemed ineffective.
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Fair Value Measurements (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2021
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]  
Schedule of Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis
Assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of December 31, 2021 were as follows:
 Fair Value Measurements as of 
 December 31, 2021 using: 
(in thousands)Level 1Level 2Level 3Balance Sheet Location
Assets    
Rabbi trust$5,364 $— $— Prepaid and other assets
Foreign exchange derivative instruments— 6,320 — Prepaid and other assets
Deferred compensation program assets842 — — Other assets
Foreign exchange derivative instruments— 1,491 — Other assets
Total assets$6,206 $7,811 $— 
Liabilities
Foreign exchange derivative instruments$— $488 $— Accrued expenses and other liabilities
Deferred compensation program liabilities842 — — Other noncurrent liabilities
Total liabilities$842 $488 $— 
Assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of December 31, 2020 were as follows:
 Fair Value Measurements as of 
 December 31, 2020 using: 
(in thousands)Level 1Level 2Level 3Balance Sheet Location
Assets    
Rabbi trust$5,160 $— $— Prepaid and other assets
Foreign exchange derivative instruments— 1,166 — Prepaid and other assets
Deferred compensation program assets802 — — Other assets
Foreign exchange derivative instruments— 30 — Other assets
Total assets$5,962 $1,196 $— 
Liabilities
Foreign exchange derivative instruments$— $6,400 $— Accrued expenses and other liabilities
Interest rate derivative instruments— 1,571 — Accrued expenses and other liabilities
Deferred compensation program liabilities802 — — Other noncurrent liabilities
Foreign exchange derivative instruments— 985 — Other noncurrent liabilities
Total liabilities$802 $8,956 $— 
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Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2021
Retirement Benefits [Abstract]  
Schedule of Change in Benefit Obligation, Change in Plan Assets and Funded Status
The following table presents the change in benefit obligation, change in plan assets and funded status for the Company's defined benefit and postretirement benefit plans for the year ended December 31, 2021:
(in thousands)Pension
Benefits
(Underfunded)
Pension
Benefits
(Overfunded)
Postretirement
Benefits
Change in projected benefit obligation ("PBO")   
Benefit obligation at December 31, 2020
$327,212 $35,826 $19,277 
Service cost8,189 — 670 
Interest cost7,721 505 302 
Actuarial gain(4,594)(1,506)(2,179)
Settlements(22,125)— — 
Participants’ contributions— — 632 
Benefit payments(3,405)(899)(2,249)
Foreign currency translation(1,843)(144)— 
Projected benefit obligation at December 31, 2021
311,155 33,782 16,453 
Accumulated benefit obligation at December 31, 2021
279,535 32,725 16,453 
Change in plan assets
Fair value of plan assets at December 31, 2020
220,270 48,255 — 
Return on plan assets9,167 (1,453)— 
Employer contributions24,499 — 1,617 
Participants’ contributions— — 632 
Settlements(22,125)— — 
Benefit payments(3,405)(899)(2,249)
Foreign currency translation(174)(198)— 
Fair value of plan assets at December 31, 2021
228,232 45,705 — 
Funded status (fair value of plan assets less PBO)$(82,923)$11,923 $(16,453)
The following table presents the change in benefit obligation, change in plan assets and funded status for the Company's defined benefit and postretirement benefit plans for the year ended December 31, 2020:
(in thousands)Pension
Benefits
(Underfunded)
Pension
Benefits
(Overfunded)
Postretirement
Benefits
Change in projected benefit obligation   
Benefit obligation at December 31, 2019
$312,540 $29,089 $16,825 
Service cost9,504 — 600 
Interest cost8,866 583 432 
Actuarial loss33,074 5,436 2,710 
Settlements(34,005)— — 
Participants’ contributions— — 499 
Benefit payments(3,560)(722)(1,789)
Foreign currency translation793 1,440 — 
Projected benefit obligation at December 31, 2020
327,212 35,826 19,277 
Accumulated benefit obligation at December 31, 2020
293,070 34,299 19,277 
Change in plan assets
Fair value of plan assets at December 31, 2019
204,349 42,955 — 
Return on plan assets30,541 4,130 — 
Employer contributions22,816 — 1,290 
Participants’ contributions— — 499 
Settlements(34,005)— — 
Benefit payments(3,560)(722)(1,789)
Foreign currency translation129 1,892 — 
Fair value of plan assets at December 31, 2020
220,270 48,255 — 
Funded status (fair value of plan assets less PBO)$(106,942)$12,429 $(19,277)
Schedule of Amount of Pension and Postretirement Assets and Liabilities Recognized on Consolidated Balance Sheets
The amount of pension and postretirement assets and liabilities recognized on the consolidated balance sheets was as follows:
 Pension BenefitsPostretirement Benefits
December 31, December 31, 
(in thousands)2021202020212020
Other assets$11,923 $12,429 $— $— 
Accrued compensation and benefits(4,469)(3,024)(1,202)(1,266)
Accrued pension and other postretirement benefits(78,454)(103,918)(15,251)(18,011)
Net liability recognized$(71,000)$(94,513)$(16,453)$(19,277)
Schedule of Defined Benefit Plan Amounts Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
The amounts in accumulated other comprehensive loss on the consolidated balance sheets that have not yet been recognized as components of net periodic benefit cost were as follows:
 Pension BenefitsPostretirement Benefits
 Year ended December 31, Year ended December 31, 
(in thousands)202120202019202120202019
Net actuarial (loss) gain at beginning of year$(64,349)$(61,801)$(39,125)$4,640 $8,454 $12,315 
Actuarial gain (loss) 4,131 (14,835)(27,123)2,179 (2,710)(2,288)
Prior service cost— — (1,464)— — — 
Settlement impact3,087 7,157 4,324 — — — 
Amortization of actuarial loss (gain) 3,943 5,221 1,530 (320)(967)(1,436)
Amortization of prior service cost (credit)279 280 247 (137)(137)(137)
Foreign currency translation170 (371)(190)— — — 
Net actuarial (loss) gain at end of year$(52,739)$(64,349)$(61,801)$6,362 $4,640 $8,454 
Schedule of Components of Net Periodic Benefit Cost
Net periodic benefit cost were as follows:
 Pension BenefitsPostretirement Benefits
 Year ended December 31, Year ended December 31, 
(in thousands)202120202019202120202019
Components of net periodic benefit cost (credit)      
Service cost$8,189 $9,504 $8,839 $670 $600 $574 
Interest cost8,226 9,449 10,937 302 432 557 
Expected return on plan assets(9,683)(10,996)(12,987)— — — 
Curtailment income— — (118)— — — 
Settlement expense3,087 7,157 4,324 — — — 
Amortization of net loss (gain) 3,943 5,221 1,530 (320)(967)(1,436)
Amortization of prior service cost (credit)279 280 247 (137)(137)(137)
Net periodic benefit cost (credit)$14,041 $20,615 $12,772 $515 $(72)$(442)
Schedule of Weighted Average Assumptions used to Determine Future Benefit Obligations and Net Periodic Benefit Cost
The weighted average assumptions used to determine benefit obligations at December 31, 2021 and 2020 were as follows:
 Pension BenefitsPostretirement Benefits
 2021202020212020
Discount rate2.93 %2.66 %2.71 %2.34 %
Rate of compensation increase3.81 %3.56 %N/AN/A
The weighted average assumptions used to determine net periodic benefit cost (credit) for the years ended December 31, 2021, 2020 and 2019 were as follows:
 Pension BenefitsPostretirement Benefits
 202120202019202120202019
Discount rate2.66 %3.24 %4.25 %2.34 %3.12 %4.27 %
Expected long-term rate of return on plan assets4.28 %5.01 %5.84 %N/AN/AN/A
Rate of compensation increase3.56 %3.97 %4.00 %N/AN/AN/A
Schedule of Assumed Healthcare Cost Trend Rates used to Determine Benefit Obligations and Net Cost
The assumed healthcare cost trend rates used to determine benefit obligations and net periodic benefit credit for postretirement benefits as of and for the years ended December 31, 2021, 2020 and 2019 were as follows:
 202120202019
Healthcare cost trend rate assumed for next year
5.80%/7.31%
5.81%/7.88%
6.03%/8.44%
Rate that the cost trend rate is assumed to decline
(the ultimate trend rate)
4.50 %4.50 %4.50 %
Year that the rate reaches the ultimate trend rate203020272027
Schedule of Pension Assets by Major Category of Plan Assets and Type of Fair Value Measurement
Pension assets by major category of plan assets and the type of fair value measurement as of December 31, 2021 were as follows:
(in thousands)TotalQuoted Prices in
Active Markets for
Identical Assets
(Level 1)
Significant
Observable
Inputs
(Level 2)
Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 3)
Asset category    
Cash$462 $462 $— $— 
Insurance Contracts / Individual securities    
Fixed income46,670 — 46,670 — 
Commingled funds
Measured at net asset value226,805 — — — 
 $273,937 $462 $46,670 $— 
Pension assets by major category of plan assets and the type of fair value measurement as of December 31, 2020 were as follows:
(in thousands)TotalQuoted Prices in
Active Markets for
Identical Assets
(Level 1)
Significant
Observable
Inputs
(Level 2)
Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 3)
Asset category    
Individual securities    
Fixed income$1,668 $— $1,668 $— 
Commingled funds
Measured at net asset value266,857 — — — 
 $268,525 $— $1,668 $— 
Schedule of Estimated Future Retirement Benefit Payments
The following retirement benefit payments, which reflect expected future service, are expected to be paid as follows:
(in thousands)Pension
Benefits
Postretirement
Benefits
Year ending December 31,  
2022$28,398 $1,202 
202324,068 1,230 
202426,303 1,298 
202527,052 1,356 
202628,007 1,318 
Thereafter136,930 6,792 
 $270,758 $13,196 
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Income Taxes (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2021
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]  
Schedule of Components of Income Before Income Taxes
The components of income before income taxes were as follows:
 Year ended December 31, 
(in thousands)202120202019
Domestic operations$122,724 $16,711 $70,632 
Foreign operations125,099 96,338 94,533 
Income before income taxes$247,823 $113,049 $165,165 
Schedule of Income Tax Expense
Income tax expense (benefit) was as follows:
 Year ended December 31, 
(in thousands)202120202019
Current expense (benefit)   
United States$2,820 $(7,456)$1,121 
Foreign48,743 24,478 31,005 
Current income tax expense 51,563 17,022 32,126 
Deferred expense (benefit)
United States17,297 (3,777)9,539 
Foreign(5,277)(207)(1,065)
Deferred income tax expense (benefit) 12,020 (3,984)8,474 
Total income tax expense$63,583 $13,038 $40,600 
Schedule of Reconciliation of Income Taxes
The following table represents a reconciliation of income taxes computed at the federal statutory income tax rate of 21% to income tax expense as reported:
 Year ended December 31, 
(in thousands)202120202019
Income tax expense computed at federal statutory income tax rate$52,043 $23,740 $34,685 
Foreign taxes, net of credits(2,029)(6,676)714 
Net adjustments for uncertain tax positions793 (8,123)799 
State and local taxes4,184 264 1,832 
Nondeductible expenses2,347 4,069 1,179 
Valuation allowance9,626 1,980 2,882 
Tax credits(3,322)(2,526)(607)
Miscellaneous other, net(59)310 (884)
Income tax expense as reported$63,583 $13,038 $40,600 
Effective income tax rate25.7 %11.5 %24.6 %
Schedule of Components of Net Deferred Tax Assets (Liabilities)
The components of net deferred tax assets (liabilities) were as follows:
 December 31, 
(in thousands)20212020
Deferred tax assets  
Compensation and benefits$20,089 $16,418 
Share-based compensation8,757 5,576 
Pension and other postretirement benefits15,365 23,234 
Inventories19,054 19,021 
R&D capitalization23,988 18,945 
Lease liability12,686 14,113 
Partnership investment361 282 
Transaction costs953 1,159 
Nondeductible accruals and reserves11,979 9,238 
Miscellaneous1,212 929 
Foreign exchange derivative instruments— 1,701 
Net operating loss and other tax carryforwards71,920 80,564 
Gross deferred tax assets186,364 191,180 
Valuation allowance(30,030)(20,404)
Total deferred tax assets156,334 170,776 
Deferred tax liabilities
Property, plant and equipment(5,380)(6,068)
Identifiable intangible assets(74,147)(67,505)
Right-of-use assets(11,908)(13,646)
Tax on unremitted earnings(6,065)(5,812)
Foreign exchange derivative instruments(1,359)— 
Miscellaneous(1,611)(1,506)
Total deferred tax liabilities(100,470)(94,537)
Net deferred tax asset$55,864 $76,239 
Schedule of Changes in Valuation Allowance for Deferred Tax Assets
Changes in the valuation allowance for deferred tax assets were as follows:
 Year ended December 31, 
(in thousands)202120202019
Valuation allowance at beginning of year$20,404 $18,424 $15,542 
Increases recorded to income tax provision9,626 1,980 2,882 
Valuation allowance at end of year$30,030 $20,404 $18,424 
Schedule of Reconciliation of Activity Related to Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Excluding Accrued Interest and Penalties The following table represents a reconciliation of the activity related to the unrecognized tax benefits, excluding accrued interest and penalties:
Year ended December 31, 
(in thousands)202120202019
Unrecognized tax benefits at beginning of year$7,822 $12,367 $11,646 
Gross additions - prior year tax positions— 53 — 
Gross additions - current year tax positions1,004 720 787 
Gross additions - acquired tax positions— — 659 
Gross reductions - prior year tax positions(168)(671)(248)
Gross reductions - acquired tax positions settled with tax authorities— (4,647)(461)
Impact of change in foreign exchange rates— — (16)
Unrecognized tax benefits at end of year$8,658 $7,822 $12,367 
v3.22.0.1
Common Stock (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2021
Equity [Abstract]  
Schedule of Declared Dividends Per Share
The Company declared dividends per common share, including DERs (Note 16), during the periods presented as follows:
 Dividends
per Common Share
Amount
(in thousands)
2021:
  
Fourth Quarter$0.165 $12,619 
Third Quarter0.165 12,692 
Second Quarter0.165 12,768 
First Quarter0.165 12,767 
Total dividends declared in 2021
$0.660 $50,846 
2020:
  
Fourth Quarter$0.155 $11,983 
Third Quarter0.155 11,790 
Second Quarter0.155 11,761 
First Quarter0.155 11,735 
Total dividends declared in 2020
$0.620 $47,269 
2019:
  
Fourth Quarter$0.140 $10,718 
Third Quarter0.140 10,726 
Second Quarter0.140 10,751 
First Quarter0.140 10,782 
Total dividends declared in 2019
$0.560 $42,977 
Schedule of Share Repurchase Activity
The Company's share repurchase activity was as follows:
Year ended December 31,
(in thousands, except share and per share amounts)202120202019
Shares repurchased in the open market:
Shares repurchased1,049,522 243,894 591,983 
Average price$51.81 $28.60 $26.31 
Aggregate value $54,372 $6,976 $15,577 
Shares repurchased from Magnus:
Shares repurchased355,341 — 535,983 
Average price (1)
$31.31 $— $25.70 
Aggregate value $11,125 $— $13,775 
Total shares repurchased:
Shares repurchased1,404,863 243,894 1,127,966 
Average price$46.62 $28.60 $26.02 
Aggregate value $65,497 $6,976 $29,352 
___________________________________
(1) Average price including Magnus share repurchase liability was $45.16, $28.60 and $26.31 as of December 31, 2021, 2020 and 2019, respectively.
v3.22.0.1
Equity Incentive Plans (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2021
Share-based Payment Arrangement [Abstract]  
Summary of Restricted and Performance Stock Units
A summary of the Company’s RSUs and PSUs as of December 31, 2021, 2020 and 2019 and changes during the years then ended is presented below: 
 Number
of
RSUs
Weighted-
Average
Fair
Value RSUs
Number
of
PSUs(5)
Weighted-
Average
Fair
Value PSUs
Outstanding as of December 31, 2018
881,832 $21.75 — $— 
Granted655,522 23.51 207,077 23.47 
Vested (1)
(567,836)20.81 — — 
Forfeited(22,275)23.92 — — 
Outstanding as of December 31, 2019
947,243 $23.49 207,077 $23.47 
Granted519,514 25.92 252,031 25.45 
Vested (2)
(145,985)24.64 (789)25.45 
Forfeited(67,599)24.08 (743)25.45 
Outstanding as of December 31, 2020
1,253,173 $24.33 457,576 $24.55 
Granted314,060 45.81 145,882 45.36 
Vested (3)(4)
(806,645)24.43 (189,181)23.47 
Forfeited(69,215)27.46 (47,210)28.74 
Outstanding as of December 31, 2021
691,373 $33.66 367,067 $32.84 
_______________________________________________________________________________
(1)    Included 161,165 shares of common stock related to RSUs and no shares of common stock related to PSUs that were not delivered as of December 31, 2019. The aggregate fair value of RSUs vested was $12.9 million.
(2)    Included 115,677 shares of common stock related to RSUs and no shares of common stock related to PSUs that were not delivered as of December 31, 2020. The aggregate fair value of RSUs vested was $5.1 million.
(3)    Included 546,726 shares of common stock related to RSUs that were not delivered as of December 31, 2021. The aggregate fair value of RSUs vested was $38.4 million.
(4) Based upon the Company’s level of achievement of the applicable performance metrics, the recipients of the 189,181 PSUs vested during the year ended December 31, 2021, are entitled to receive 378,362 shares of common stock. As of December 31, 2021, no shares of common stock have been delivered in connection with these PSUs vesting. The aggregate fair value of PSUs vesting during the year ended December 31, 2021, as adjusted for the Company's achievement of the applicable performance metrics, was $20.1 million.
(5) Number of PSUs assume that 100% of the target level of performance was achieved.
Summary of Shares of Common Stock Issued A summary of shares of common stock issued related to the 2015 Plan, including the impact of any DERs issued in common stock, is presented below:
Year endedYear ended
 December 31, 2021December 31, 2020
RSUsPSUsRSUsPSUs
Shares of common stock issued278,607 — 63,232789 
Shares of common stock withheld by the Company as payment by employees in lieu of cash to satisfy tax withholding obligations
(89,938)— (16,972)(269)
Net shares of common stock issued188,669 — 46,260 520 
Cumulative undelivered shares of common stock831,882 378,362 303,803 — 
Schedule of the Allocation of Share-Based Compensation Expense Compensation expense recorded related to RSUs and PSUs in the consolidated statements of operations was as follows:
 Year ended December 31,
(in thousands)202120202019
RSU$12,113 $12,055 $9,140 
PSU14,871 3,308 1,507 
The allocation of share-based compensation expense in the consolidated statement of operations was as follows:
 Year ended December 31,
(in thousands)202120202019
Cost of goods sold$874 $1,342 $722 
Selling, general and administrative25,388 13,710 9,402 
Research and development1,377 964 851 
Total compensation expense before income tax27,639 16,016 10,975 
Income tax benefit4,631 3,582 2,440 
Total compensation expense, net of income tax$23,008 $12,434 $8,535 
v3.22.0.1
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss, Net of Tax (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2021
Equity [Abstract]  
Schedule of Changes in Each Component of Accumulated Comprehensive Loss, Net of Tax Effects
The components of and changes in accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of tax, were as follows:
(in thousands)Foreign
Currency
Translation

Foreign Exchange Derivative
Instruments

Interest Rate Swap
Derivative
Instruments
Pension and
Other
Postretirement
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Loss, Net of Tax
Balances as of December 31, 2019
$(71,187)$2,901 $(2,003)$(41,739)$(112,028)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications
27,281 (4,591)(2,232)(17,916)2,542 
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of tax
— (5,538)3,318 11,554 9,334 
Tax benefit (expense)— 2,757 (262)1,475 3,970 
Balances as of December 31, 2020
$(43,906)$(4,471)$(1,179)$(46,626)$(96,182)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications
(23,009)10,057 (8)6,480 (6,480)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of tax
— 3,422 1,569 6,852 11,843 
Tax expense— (3,841)(382)(4,540)(8,763)
Balances as of December 31, 2021
$(66,915)$5,167 $— $(37,834)$(99,582)
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Interest Expense, Net and Other Expense, Net (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2021
Interest Expense and Other (Income) Expense, Net  
Schedule of Components of Interest Expense, Net
The components of interest expense, net were as follows:
 Year ended  December 31,
(in thousands)202120202019
Third party interest expense$6,730 $12,796 $19,472 
Loss on interest rate swap1,569 3,318 989 
Third party interest income(590)(484)(848)
Total interest expense, net$7,709 $15,630 $19,613 
Schedule of Components of Other Expense, Net
The components of other expense, net were as follows:
 Year ended  December 31,
(in thousands)202120202019
Indemnification losses (gains) $— $9,871 $(498)
Non-service cost component of net periodic benefit cost5,697 10,439 2,917 
Other income(1,417)(3,534)(1,544)
Total other expense, net$4,280 $16,776 $875 
v3.22.0.1
Net Income per Common Share (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2021
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]  
Schedule of Computation of Basic and Diluted Net Income Per Common Share
The following is a computation of basic and diluted net income per common share attributable to Acushnet Holdings Corp.:
 Year ended December 31,
(in thousands, except share and per share amounts)202120202019
Net income attributable to Acushnet Holdings Corp.$178,873 $96,006 $121,070 
Weighted average number of common shares:
Basic74,536,637 74,494,310 75,418,204 
Diluted75,265,074 75,060,610 75,759,605 
Net income per common share attributable to Acushnet Holdings Corp.:
Basic$2.40 $1.29 $1.61 
Diluted$2.38 $1.28 $1.60 
Schedule of Securities Excluded from the Calculation of Diluted Weighted Average Common Shares
The following securities have been excluded from the calculation of diluted weighted‑average common shares outstanding as their impact was determined to be anti‑dilutive:
 Year ended December 31,
 202120202019
RSUs72,871 — 1,013 
v3.22.0.1
Segment Information (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2021
Segment Reporting [Abstract]  
Schedule of Information by Reportable Segment and a Reconciliation to Reported Amounts
Information by reportable segment and a reconciliation to reported amounts are as follows:
Year ended  December 31,
(in thousands)202120202019
Net sales
Titleist golf balls$667,552 $507,839 $551,596 
Titleist golf clubs551,532 418,417 434,357 
Titleist golf gear192,613 149,418 149,984 
FootJoy golf wear580,550 415,258 441,871 
Other155,683 121,237 103,549 
Total net sales$2,147,930 $1,612,169 $1,681,357 
Segment operating income
Titleist golf balls$106,202 $71,812 $93,305 
Titleist golf clubs75,397 40,033 38,811 
Titleist golf gear14,696 19,968 17,300 
FootJoy golf wear44,210 18,319 24,429 
Other23,437 9,515 15,043 
Total segment operating income263,942 159,647 188,888 
Reconciling items:
Interest expense, net(7,709)(15,630)(19,613)
Restructuring charges— (13,207)— 
Non-service cost component of net periodic benefit cost(5,697)(10,439)(2,917)
Transaction fees— — (2,654)
Other(2,713)(7,322)1,461 
Total income before income tax$247,823 $113,049 $165,165 
Schedule of Depreciation and Amortization Expense by Reportable Segment
Depreciation and amortization expense by reportable segment are as follows:
Year ended  December 31,
(in thousands)202120202019
Depreciation and amortization
Titleist golf balls$22,248 $22,611 $22,694 
Titleist golf clubs8,136 7,484 7,451 
Titleist golf gear1,715 1,523 1,603 
FootJoy golf wear6,293 7,064 6,451 
Other (1)
2,851 6,747 4,803 
Total depreciation and amortization$41,243 $45,429 $43,002 
___________________________________
(1) Includes a goodwill impairment loss of $3.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2020. See further discussion at Note 8.
Schedule of Net Sales and Area Long-lived Assets by Geographical
Information as to the Company’s operations in different geographical areas is presented below. Net sales are categorized based on the location in which the sale originates.
Year ended  December 31,
(in thousands)202120202019
Net sales
United States$1,125,006 $839,379 $884,791 
EMEA (1)
296,003 218,971 230,465 
Japan187,985 151,835 182,681 
Korea322,609 246,183 223,365 
Rest of world216,327 155,801 160,055 
Total net sales$2,147,930 $1,612,169 $1,681,357 
___________________________________
(1) Europe, the Middle East and Africa (“EMEA”)
Long-lived assets (property, plant and equipment, net) categorized based on their location of domicile are as follows:
Year ended December 31,
(in thousands)20212020
Long-lived assets
United States$158,222 $146,712 
EMEA11,365 11,969 
Japan1,006 614 
Korea6,480 6,636 
Rest of world (2)
54,688 56,880 
Total long-lived assets$231,761 $222,811 
___________________________________
(2) Includes manufacturing facilities in Thailand with long lived assets of $42.5 million and $44.6 million as of December 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively.
v3.22.0.1
Commitments and Contingencies (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2021
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]  
Schedule of Purchase Obligations
The Company's purchase obligations as of December 31, 2021 were as follows:
 Payments Due by Period
(in thousands)20222023202420252026Thereafter
Purchase obligations(1)
$161,556 $134,709 $15,185 $4,321 $1,310 $— 
(1)    The reported amounts exclude those liabilities included in accounts payable or accrued liabilities on the consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2021.
v3.22.0.1
Restructuring Charges (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2021
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]  
Restructuring and Related Costs
The activity related to the Company’s restructuring programs was as follows:
 
Year ended December 31, 2021
(in thousands)VBROther
Balance at beginning of period$6,243 $778 
Payments(5,918)(630)
Foreign currency translation and other(55)(13)
Balance at end of period$270 $135 
The restructuring program liabilities recognized on the consolidated balance sheets were as follows:
(in thousands)Year ended December 31,
Balance Sheet LocationRestructuring Program20212020
Accrued compensation and benefits
VBR$270 $6,018 
Other135 778 
Other noncurrent liabilitiesVBR— 225 
v3.22.0.1
Description of Business (Details)
Nov. 02, 2016
$ / shares
Class A common stock | Initial public offering  
Class of Stock [Line Items]  
Share price (in dollars per share) $ 17.00
v3.22.0.1
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Details) - USD ($)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2021
Dec. 31, 2020
Dec. 31, 2019
Noncontrolling Interests and Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest      
Redemption value adjustment $ 2,837,000    
Loan to minority shareholders included in temporary equity 4,400,000 $ 4,400,000  
Cash and Restricted Cash      
Restricted cash 1,900,000 2,000,000  
Selling      
Shipping and handling costs included in selling expenses 795,422,000 610,603,000 $ 627,503,000
Shipping and Handling      
Selling      
Shipping and handling costs included in selling expenses 52,400,000 35,300,000 36,700,000
Selling, general and administrative      
Advertising and Promotion      
Advertising and promotional expense 216,400,000 162,100,000 193,500,000
Foreign currency translation and transactions      
Transaction gain (loss) included in selling, general and administrative expense $ (3,400,000) 3,900,000 $ (500,000)
Minimum      
Product Warranty      
Product warranty duration 1 year    
Maximum      
Product Warranty      
Product warranty duration 2 years    
Deposits      
Concentration of Credit Risk and of Significant Customers      
Concentration risk, amount in banks located outside the United States $ 65,700,000 83,800,000  
Accounts payable      
Cash and Restricted Cash      
Book overdrafts 5,800,000 4,400,000  
Retained earnings      
Noncontrolling Interests and Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest      
Redemption value adjustment $ 2,837,000    
VIE      
Variable interest entities      
Ownership percentage 40.00%    
Outstanding balance $ 0 $ 0  
v3.22.0.1
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Property, Plant, and Equipment (Details)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2021
Buildings and improvements | Minimum  
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]  
Estimated useful lives of property, plant and equipment 15 years
Buildings and improvements | Maximum  
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]  
Estimated useful lives of property, plant and equipment 40 years
Machinery and equipment | Minimum  
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]  
Estimated useful lives of property, plant and equipment 3 years
Machinery and equipment | Maximum  
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]  
Estimated useful lives of property, plant and equipment 10 years
Furniture, fixtures and computer hardware | Minimum  
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]  
Estimated useful lives of property, plant and equipment 3 years
Furniture, fixtures and computer hardware | Maximum  
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]  
Estimated useful lives of property, plant and equipment 10 years
Computer software | Minimum  
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]  
Estimated useful lives of property, plant and equipment 1 year
Computer software | Maximum  
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]  
Estimated useful lives of property, plant and equipment 10 years
Capitalized internal-use software costs | Minimum  
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]  
Estimated useful lives of property, plant and equipment 3 years
Capitalized internal-use software costs | Maximum  
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]  
Estimated useful lives of property, plant and equipment 10 years
v3.22.0.1
Revenue (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2021
Dec. 31, 2020
Revenue, Initial Application Period Cumulative Effect Transition [Line Items]    
Period over which revenue is generally recognized for customer sales incentives (within) 1 year  
Accounting Standards Update 2014-09    
Revenue, Initial Application Period Cumulative Effect Transition [Line Items]    
Refund liability for expected returns $ 10.8 $ 11.5
Inventory expected to be recovered related to sales returns $ 5.8 $ 6.3
Minimum    
Revenue, Initial Application Period Cumulative Effect Transition [Line Items]    
Term of majority of contracts 30 days  
Maximum    
Revenue, Initial Application Period Cumulative Effect Transition [Line Items]    
Term of majority of contracts 60 days  
Term of contract 1 year  
v3.22.0.1
Leases - Components of Lease Cost (Details)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2021
USD ($)
derivative
Dec. 31, 2020
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2019
USD ($)
Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items]      
Renewal terms (up to) 3 years    
Number of renewal options | derivative 1    
Finance lease costs, amortization of lease assets $ 178 $ 108 $ 8
Finance lease costs, Interest on lease liabilities 32 22 2
Short-term and low value lease cost 333 1,148 1,011
Variable lease cost 1,463 1,496 1,327
Total lease cost 18,962 18,325 17,257
Cost of goods sold      
Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items]      
Operating lease costs 1,888 2,640 2,361
Selling, general and administrative      
Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items]      
Operating lease costs 14,305 12,057 11,775
Research and development      
Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items]      
Operating lease costs $ 763 $ 854 $ 773
v3.22.0.1
Leases - Supplemental Balance Sheet Information (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Dec. 31, 2021
Dec. 31, 2020
Right-of-use assets    
Finance, right-of-use assets $ 1,372 $ 601
Operating lease, right-of-use assets 45,873 53,891
Total lease assets 47,245 54,492
Lease liabilities    
Finance, lease liabilities current 277 119
Operating, lease liabilities current 11,926 14,316
Finance, lease liabilities noncurrent 1,097 482
Operating, lease liabilities noncurrent 35,879 40,992
Total lease liabilities $ 49,179 $ 55,909
Finance Lease, Right-of-Use Asset, Statement of Financial Position [Extensible List] Property, plant and equipment, net ($10,466 and $10,538 attributable to the VIE) Property, plant and equipment, net ($10,466 and $10,538 attributable to the VIE)
Operating Lease, Right-of-Use Asset, Statement of Financial Position [Extensible List] Other assets ($2,166 and $2,239 attributable to the VIE) Other assets ($2,166 and $2,239 attributable to the VIE)
Finance Lease, Liability, Current, Statement of Financial Position [Extensible List] Accrued expenses and other liabilities ($4,677 and $3,699 attributable to the VIE) Accrued expenses and other liabilities ($4,677 and $3,699 attributable to the VIE)
Operating Lease, Liability, Current, Statement of Financial Position [Extensible List] Accrued expenses and other liabilities ($4,677 and $3,699 attributable to the VIE) Accrued expenses and other liabilities ($4,677 and $3,699 attributable to the VIE)
Finance Lease, Liability, Noncurrent, Statement of Financial Position [Extensible List] Long-term debt Long-term debt
Operating Lease, Liability, Noncurrent, Statement of Financial Position [Extensible List] Other noncurrent liabilities ($2,218 and $2,261 attributable to the VIE) Other noncurrent liabilities ($2,218 and $2,261 attributable to the VIE)
v3.22.0.1
Leases - Weighted Average Remaining Lease Term and Weighted Average Discount Rate (Details)
Dec. 31, 2021
Dec. 31, 2020
Dec. 31, 2019
Weighted average remaining lease term (years):      
Weighted-average remaining lease term, operating leases 5 years 8 months 12 days 5 years 10 months 24 days 5 years 9 months 18 days
Weighted-average remaining lease term, finance leases 5 years 1 month 6 days 5 years 5 years 10 months 24 days
Weighted average discount rate:      
Weighted-average discount rate, operating leases 2.82% 2.94% 3.42%
Weighted-average discount rate, finance leases 3.70% 3.66% 4.18%
v3.22.0.1
Leases - Reconciliation of Lease Liabilities (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Dec. 31, 2021
Dec. 31, 2020
Operating Leases    
2022 $ 13,104  
2023 9,133  
2024 7,514  
2025 6,378  
2026 4,787  
Thereafter 11,070  
Total future lease payments 51,986  
Less: Interest (4,181)  
Total lease liabilities 47,805  
Accrued expenses and other liabilities 11,926 $ 14,316
Long-term debt 0  
Other noncurrent liabilities 35,879 40,992
Finance Leases    
2022 323  
2023 313  
2024 304  
2025 286  
2026 178  
Thereafter 101  
Total future lease payments 1,505  
Less: Interest (131)  
Present value of lease liabilities 1,374  
Accrued expenses and other liabilities 277 119
Long-term debt 1,097 482
Other noncurrent liabilities 0  
Total    
2022 13,427  
2023 9,446  
2024 7,818  
2025 6,664  
2026 4,965  
Thereafter 11,171  
Total future lease payments 53,491  
Less: Interest (4,312)  
Total lease liabilities 49,179 $ 55,909
Accrued expenses and other liabilities 12,203  
Long-term debt 1,097  
Other noncurrent liabilities $ 35,879  
v3.22.0.1
Leases - Supplemental Cash Flow Information (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2021
Dec. 31, 2020
Dec. 31, 2019
Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities:      
Operating cash flows for operating leases $ 16,457 $ 15,402 $ 14,804
Operating cash flows for finance leases 32 22 2
Financing cash flows for finance leases $ 177 $ 107 $ 8
v3.22.0.1
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2021
Dec. 31, 2020
Dec. 31, 2019
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss [Roll Forward]      
Balance at beginning of year $ 7,698 $ 5,338 $ 7,272
Bad debt (recovery) expense (975) 2,556 573
Amount of receivables written off (463) (572) (2,706)
Foreign currency translation and other (280) 376 199
Balance at end of year $ 5,980 $ 7,698 $ 5,338
v3.22.0.1
Inventories (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Dec. 31, 2021
Dec. 31, 2020
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]    
Raw materials and supplies $ 105,784 $ 74,302
Work-in-process 21,259 22,913
Finished goods 286,271 260,467
Inventories $ 413,314 $ 357,682
v3.22.0.1
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2021
Dec. 31, 2020
Dec. 31, 2019
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net      
Property, plant and equipment, gross $ 529,899 $ 490,735  
Accumulated depreciation and amortization (298,138) (267,924)  
Property, plant and equipment, net 231,761 222,811  
Software development cost capitalized      
Software development cost capitalized 7,500 8,900 $ 11,800
Depreciation and amortization      
Amortization expense, capitalized software and development 8,100 7,100 6,600
Total depreciation and amortization expense 41,243 45,429 43,002
Property, plant and equipment      
Depreciation and amortization      
Total depreciation and amortization expense 33,300 33,800 32,400
Land      
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net      
Property, plant and equipment, gross 14,615 14,622  
Buildings and improvements      
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net      
Property, plant and equipment, gross 155,334 151,453  
Machinery and equipment      
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net      
Property, plant and equipment, gross 193,214 181,955  
Furniture, computers and equipment      
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net      
Property, plant and equipment, gross 46,340 45,070  
Computer software      
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net      
Property, plant and equipment, gross 82,322 77,791  
Construction in progress      
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net      
Property, plant and equipment, gross 38,074 19,844  
Software development cost capitalized      
Software development cost capitalized 2,300 1,700 4,600
Software placed into service      
Software development cost capitalized      
Software development cost capitalized $ 5,200 $ 7,200 $ 7,200
v3.22.0.1
Goodwill and Identifiable Intangible Assets, Net - Net carrying value & reportable segments (Details) - USD ($)
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2020
Sep. 30, 2020
Dec. 31, 2021
Dec. 31, 2020
Dec. 31, 2019
Net carrying value of goodwill          
Balances at beginning of year   $ 214,056,000 $ 215,186,000 $ 214,056,000  
Impairment $ (3,800,000) 0 0 (3,800,000) $ 0
Foreign currency translation     (4,755,000) 4,930,000  
Balances at end of year 215,186,000   210,431,000 215,186,000 214,056,000
Goodwill impairment loss 3,800,000 0 0 3,800,000 0
Cumulative balance of goodwill impairment     3,800,000    
Operating segments | Titleist golf balls          
Net carrying value of goodwill          
Balances at beginning of year   125,981,000 128,747,000 125,981,000  
Impairment       0  
Foreign currency translation     (2,798,000) 2,766,000  
Balances at end of year 128,747,000   125,949,000 128,747,000 125,981,000
Goodwill impairment loss       0  
Operating segments | Titleist golf clubs          
Net carrying value of goodwill          
Balances at beginning of year   57,048,000 58,391,000 57,048,000  
Impairment       0  
Foreign currency translation     (1,358,000) 1,343,000  
Balances at end of year 58,391,000   57,033,000 58,391,000 57,048,000
Goodwill impairment loss       0  
Operating segments | Titleist golf gear          
Net carrying value of goodwill          
Balances at beginning of year   13,841,000 14,167,000 13,841,000  
Impairment       0  
Foreign currency translation     (329,000) 326,000  
Balances at end of year 14,167,000   13,838,000 14,167,000 13,841,000
Goodwill impairment loss       0  
Operating segments | FootJoy golf wear          
Net carrying value of goodwill          
Balances at beginning of year   3,608,000 3,668,000 3,608,000  
Impairment       0  
Foreign currency translation     (60,000) 60,000  
Balances at end of year 3,668,000   3,608,000 3,668,000 3,608,000
Goodwill impairment loss       0  
Other          
Net carrying value of goodwill          
Balances at beginning of year   $ 13,578,000 10,213,000 13,578,000  
Impairment       (3,800,000)  
Foreign currency translation     (210,000) 435,000  
Balances at end of year $ 10,213,000   $ 10,003,000 10,213,000 $ 13,578,000
Goodwill impairment loss       $ 3,800,000  
v3.22.0.1
Goodwill and Identifiable Intangible Assets, Net - Net Carrying Value by Class (Details) - USD ($)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2021
Dec. 31, 2020
Dec. 31, 2019
Finite Lived And Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets By Major Class [Line Items]      
Accumulated Amortization $ (104,045,000) $ (96,432,000)  
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net, Total 36,290,000    
Intangible assets, Gross 569,386,000 569,965,000  
Intangible assets, net 465,341,000 473,533,000  
Amortization of identifiable intangible assets 7,900,000 7,800,000 $ 7,500,000
Impairment of indefinite-lived intangible assets 0 0 $ 0
Trademarks      
Finite Lived And Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets By Major Class [Line Items]      
Finite lived intangible assets, Gross 5,577,000 5,577,000  
Accumulated Amortization (1,849,000) (1,174,000)  
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net, Total 3,728,000 4,403,000  
Completed technology      
Finite Lived And Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets By Major Class [Line Items]      
Finite lived intangible assets, Gross 74,743,000 74,743,000  
Accumulated Amortization (56,539,000) (51,455,000)  
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net, Total 18,204,000 23,288,000  
Customer relationships      
Finite Lived And Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets By Major Class [Line Items]      
Finite lived intangible assets, Gross 27,301,000 27,892,000  
Accumulated Amortization (13,045,000) (11,242,000)  
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net, Total 14,256,000 16,650,000  
Licensing fees and other      
Finite Lived And Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets By Major Class [Line Items]      
Finite lived intangible assets, Gross 32,714,000 32,702,000  
Accumulated Amortization (32,612,000) (32,561,000)  
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net, Total 102,000 141,000  
Trademarks      
Finite Lived And Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets By Major Class [Line Items]      
Indefinite lived intangible assets $ 429,051,000 $ 429,051,000  
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Goodwill and Identifiable Intangible Assets, Net - Class of identifiable intangible assets (Details)
$ in Thousands
Dec. 31, 2021
USD ($)
Amortization expense related to intangible assets  
2022 $ 7,869
2023 7,869
2024 7,849
2025 5,718
2026 2,238
Thereafter 4,747
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net, Total $ 36,290
v3.22.0.1
Product Warranty (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2021
Dec. 31, 2020
Dec. 31, 2019
Activity for accrued warranty expense      
Balance at beginning of year $ 3,831 $ 4,048 $ 3,331
Provision 5,315 4,199 6,863
Claims paid/costs incurred (4,846) (4,589) (6,481)
Foreign currency translation and other (123) 173 335
Balance at end of year $ 4,177 $ 3,831 $ 4,048
v3.22.0.1
Debt and Financing Arrangements - Schedule of debt and financing arrangements (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Dec. 31, 2021
Dec. 31, 2020
Dec. 23, 2019
Debt and financing arrangements      
Other short-term borrowings $ 116 $ 2,810  
Finance lease obligations 1,097 482  
Debt issuance costs (1,243) (1,863) $ (2,300)
Total 314,970 333,929  
Less: short-term debt and current portion of long-term debt 17,616 20,310  
Total long-term debt and finance lease obligations 297,354 313,619  
Term loan facility      
Debt and financing arrangements      
Term loan facility 315,000 332,500  
Debt issuance costs $ (1,200) $ (1,900)  
v3.22.0.1
Debt and Financing Arrangements - Senior Secured Credit Facility (Details)
3 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Jul. 03, 2020
USD ($)
Dec. 23, 2019
USD ($)
Mar. 31, 2021
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2019
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2021
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2020
USD ($)
Dec. 23, 2019
CAD ($)
Dec. 23, 2019
GBP (£)
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]                
Debt issuance costs   $ 2,300,000     $ 1,243,000 $ 1,863,000    
Incurred fees and expenses   2,700,000            
Interest expense, debt       $ 400,000        
Maximum                
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]                
Beneficial ownership percentage for change of control         35.00%      
Term loan facility                
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]                
Debt issuance costs         $ 1,200,000 1,900,000    
Maximum borrowing capacity   350,000,000            
Revolving credit facility                
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]                
Debt issuance costs $ 800,000              
Maximum borrowing capacity   400,000,000            
Outstanding balance   $ 44,000,000     0 $ 0    
Incurred fees and expenses 1,100,000              
Interest expense, debt $ 300,000              
Unamortized fees and expenses     $ 700,000          
Available borrowing capacity         386,200,000      
Outstanding letters of credit         $ 13,800,000      
Revolving credit facility | Minimum                
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]                
Leverage ratio basis spread   0.15%            
Revolving credit facility | Maximum                
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]                
Leverage ratio basis spread   0.30%            
Revolving credit facility | Acushnet Canada                
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]                
Maximum borrowing capacity             $ 50,000,000  
Revolving credit facility | Acushnet Europe                
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]                
Maximum borrowing capacity | £               £ 45,000,000
Line of Credit                
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]                
Contingent maximum increase to borrowing capacity   $ 225,000,000            
Net average secured leverage ratio   2.25         2.25 2.25
Initial commitment fee rate   0.20%            
Secured leverage ratio   3.50         3.50 3.50
Increase in leverage ratio   3.75         3.75 3.75
Interest coverage ratio   3.00         3.00 3.00
Interest expense, debt       $ 400,000        
Line of Credit | Term loan                
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]                
Percentage of original principal amount payable   5.00%            
Percentage of net cash proceeds of all non ordinary course asset sales   100.00%            
Period of reinvest net cash proceeds from day of receipt   12 months            
Percentage of net proceeds of issuance or incurrence of debt   100.00%            
Line of Credit | Minimum                
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]                
Variable rate of interest   0.00%            
Line of Credit | Maximum                
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]                
Variable rate of interest   0.75%            
Line of Credit | Maximum | Term loan                
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]                
Period of reinvest net cash proceeds from day of receipt   18 months            
Line of Credit | CDOR                
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]                
Variable rate of interest   1.00%            
Line of Credit | CDOR | Minimum                
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]                
Leverage ratio basis spread   1.00%            
Line of Credit | CDOR | Maximum                
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]                
Leverage ratio basis spread   1.75%            
Line of Credit | Letters of Credit                
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]                
Maximum borrowing capacity   $ 50,000,000            
Swing line                
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]                
Maximum borrowing capacity   $ 50,000,000            
Swing line | Federal funds rate                
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]                
Variable rate of interest   0.50%            
Alternative Currency Sublimit                
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]                
Maximum borrowing capacity   $ 200,000,000            
Term loan A facility                
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]                
Outstanding balance   309,400,000            
Delayed draw term loan A facility                
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]                
Outstanding balance   $ 48,800,000            
Delayed draw term loan A facility | Term loan                
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]                
Effective interest rate         1.10% 2.00%    
v3.22.0.1
Debt and Financing Arrangements - Other Short-Term Borrowings (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Dec. 31, 2021
Dec. 31, 2020
Short-term Debt [Line Items]    
Available borrowings remaining $ 116 $ 2,810
Unsecured Facilities    
Short-term Debt [Line Items]    
Weighted average interest rate 2.57% 2.00%
Available borrowings remaining $ 51,000  
v3.22.0.1
Debt and Financing Arrangements - Letters of Credit (Details) - Letters of Credit - USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2021
Dec. 31, 2020
Outstanding balance $ 17,300,000 $ 11,700,000
Line of credit secured 14,300,000 8,300,000
Maximum borrowing capacity $ 57,300,000 $ 53,900,000
v3.22.0.1
Debt and Financing Arrangements - Payments of Debt Obligations due by Period (Details)
$ in Thousands
Dec. 31, 2021
USD ($)
Payments of Debt Obligations due by Period  
2022 $ 17,500
2023 17,500
2024 280,000
Total $ 315,000
v3.22.0.1
Derivative Financial Instruments - Narrative (Details)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2021
USD ($)
derivative
Dec. 31, 2020
USD ($)
derivative
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]    
Expected reclassification of gain (loss) recorded in accumulated other comprehensive loss into cost of goods sold during next twelve months $ 5,500,000  
Foreign exchange forward | Derivative designated as hedging    
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]    
Notional amount 228,800,000 $ 248,100,000
Foreign exchange forward | Derivative not designated as hedging    
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]    
Notional amount of hedges deemed ineffective $ 0 $ 0
Number of outstanding contracts | derivative 0 0
Foreign exchange forward | Maximum    
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]    
Term of derivative contract 24 months  
Interest rate swap | Derivative designated as hedging    
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]    
Notional amount $ 0 $ 140,000,000
v3.22.0.1
Derivative Financial Instruments - Fair Value of Hedge Instruments in Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Details) - Derivative designated as hedging - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Dec. 31, 2021
Dec. 31, 2020
Prepaid and other assets | Foreign exchange forward    
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]    
Asset derivatives $ 6,320 $ 1,166
Other assets | Foreign exchange forward    
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]    
Asset derivatives 1,491 30
Accrued expenses and other liabilities | Foreign exchange forward    
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]    
Liability derivatives 488 6,400
Accrued expenses and other liabilities | Interest rate swap    
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]    
Liability derivatives 0 1,571
Other noncurrent liabilities | Foreign exchange forward    
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]    
Liability derivatives $ 0 $ 985
v3.22.0.1
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities - Effect of Hedge Instruments in Condensed Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2021
Dec. 31, 2020
Dec. 31, 2019
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]      
Unrealized holding gain (loss) arising during period $ 10,049 $ (6,823) $ 3,305
Cash flow hedge | Derivative designated as hedging      
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]      
Unrealized holding gain (loss) arising during period 10,049 (6,823) 3,305
Foreign exchange forward | Cash flow hedge | Derivative designated as hedging      
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]      
Unrealized holding gain (loss) arising during period 10,057 (4,591) 5,490
Interest rate swap | Cash flow hedge | Derivative designated as hedging      
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]      
Unrealized holding gain (loss) arising during period $ (8) $ (2,232) $ (2,185)
v3.22.0.1
Derivative Financial Instruments - Effect of Foreign Exchange Derivative Instruments in Comprehensive Loss and Statement of Operations (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2021
Dec. 31, 2020
Dec. 31, 2019
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]      
Net gain reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of tax related to hedges deemed ineffective $ (4,991) $ 2,220 $ 7,476
Foreign exchange forward | Derivative designated as hedging      
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]      
Gain (loss) recognized on unaudited condensed consolidated statements of operations (1,736) 2,839 8,669
Foreign exchange forward | Derivative designated as hedging | Cost of goods sold      
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]      
Gain (loss) recognized on unaudited condensed consolidated statements of operations (3,422) 5,044 8,465
Foreign exchange forward | Derivative designated as hedging | Selling, general and administrative      
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]      
Gain (loss) recognized on unaudited condensed consolidated statements of operations 1,686 (2,205) 204
Net gain reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of tax related to hedges deemed ineffective   500  
Interest rate swap | Derivative designated as hedging      
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]      
Gain (loss) recognized on unaudited condensed consolidated statements of operations (1,569) (3,318) (989)
Interest rate swap | Derivative designated as hedging | Interest expense, net      
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]      
Gain (loss) recognized on unaudited condensed consolidated statements of operations $ (1,569) $ (3,318) $ (989)
v3.22.0.1
Fair Value Measurements - Assets and Liabilities at Fair Value (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Dec. 31, 2021
Dec. 31, 2020
Level 1    
Assets    
Total assets $ 6,206 $ 5,962
Liabilities    
Liabilities 842 802
Level 1 | Prepaid and other assets    
Assets    
Rabbi trust 5,364 5,160
Level 1 | Prepaid and other assets | Foreign exchange derivative instruments    
Assets    
Derivative asset 0 0
Level 1 | Other assets    
Assets    
Deferred compensation program assets 842 802
Level 1 | Other assets | Foreign exchange derivative instruments    
Assets    
Derivative asset 0 0
Level 1 | Accrued expenses and other liabilities | Foreign exchange derivative instruments    
Liabilities    
Derivative liability 0 0
Level 1 | Accrued expenses and other liabilities | Interest rate derivative instrument    
Liabilities    
Derivative liability   0
Level 1 | Other noncurrent liabilities    
Liabilities    
Deferred compensation program liabilities 842 802
Level 1 | Other noncurrent liabilities | Foreign exchange derivative instruments    
Liabilities    
Derivative liability   0
Level 2    
Assets    
Total assets 7,811 1,196
Liabilities    
Liabilities 488 8,956
Level 2 | Prepaid and other assets    
Assets    
Rabbi trust 0 0
Level 2 | Prepaid and other assets | Foreign exchange derivative instruments    
Assets    
Derivative asset 6,320 1,166
Level 2 | Other assets    
Assets    
Deferred compensation program assets 0 0
Level 2 | Other assets | Foreign exchange derivative instruments    
Assets    
Derivative asset 1,491 30
Level 2 | Accrued expenses and other liabilities | Foreign exchange derivative instruments    
Liabilities    
Derivative liability 488 6,400
Level 2 | Accrued expenses and other liabilities | Interest rate derivative instrument    
Liabilities    
Derivative liability   1,571
Level 2 | Other noncurrent liabilities    
Liabilities    
Deferred compensation program liabilities 0 0
Level 2 | Other noncurrent liabilities | Foreign exchange derivative instruments    
Liabilities    
Derivative liability   985
Level 3    
Assets    
Total assets 0 0
Liabilities    
Liabilities 0 0
Level 3 | Prepaid and other assets    
Assets    
Rabbi trust 0 0
Level 3 | Prepaid and other assets | Foreign exchange derivative instruments    
Assets    
Derivative asset 0 0
Level 3 | Other assets    
Assets    
Deferred compensation program assets 0 0
Level 3 | Other assets | Foreign exchange derivative instruments    
Assets    
Derivative asset 0 0
Level 3 | Accrued expenses and other liabilities | Foreign exchange derivative instruments    
Liabilities    
Derivative liability 0 0
Level 3 | Accrued expenses and other liabilities | Interest rate derivative instrument    
Liabilities    
Derivative liability   0
Level 3 | Other noncurrent liabilities    
Liabilities    
Deferred compensation program liabilities $ 0 0
Level 3 | Other noncurrent liabilities | Foreign exchange derivative instruments    
Liabilities    
Derivative liability   $ 0
v3.22.0.1
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits - Narrative (Details)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2021
USD ($)
plan
Dec. 31, 2020
USD ($)
plan
Underfunded    
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits    
Actuarial gain (loss) due to change in discount rates $ 10.6 $ (22.9)
Actuarial (loss) gain due to change in lump sum interest rates (5.1) (14.0)
Actuarial gain attributable to reduction in salary scale   3.3
Overfunded    
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits    
Actuarial gain (loss) due to change in discount rates 2.4 $ (3.6)
Actuarial (loss) gain due to change in lump sum interest rates $ (1.2)  
Number of defined benefit plans | plan 1 1
Actuarial loss due to decrease in inflation assumption   $ 1.7
Postemployment Retirement Benefits    
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits    
Actuarial gain (loss) due to change in discount rates $ 1.3 (1.4)
Actuarial (loss) gain due to change in lump sum interest rates $ 0.7  
Loss due to plan experience different than anticipated   $ 1.0
Minimum    
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits    
Age limit 50 years  
Maximum    
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits    
Age limit 65 years  
v3.22.0.1
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits - Plan Assets and Funded Status (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2021
Dec. 31, 2020
Dec. 31, 2019
Pension Benefits      
Change in projected benefit obligation ("PBO")      
Service cost $ 8,189 $ 9,504 $ 8,839
Interest cost 8,226 9,449 10,937
Change in plan assets      
Fair value of plan assets at beginning of year 268,525    
Fair value of plan assets at end of year 273,937 268,525  
Postretirement Benefits      
Change in projected benefit obligation ("PBO")      
Projected benefit obligation at beginning of year 19,277 16,825  
Service cost 670 600 574
Interest cost 302 432 557
Actuarial gain (2,179) 2,710  
Settlements 0 0  
Participants’ contributions 632 499  
Benefit payments (2,249) (1,789)  
Foreign currency translation 0 0  
Projected benefit obligation at end of year 16,453 19,277 16,825
Accumulated benefit obligation at end of year 16,453 19,277  
Change in plan assets      
Fair value of plan assets at beginning of year 0 0  
Return on plan assets 0 0  
Employer contributions 1,617 1,290  
Participants’ contributions 632 499  
Settlements 0 0  
Benefit payments (2,249) (1,789)  
Foreign currency translation 0 0  
Fair value of plan assets at end of year 0 0 0
Funded status (fair value of plan assets less PBO) (16,453) (19,277)  
Underfunded | Pension Benefits      
Change in projected benefit obligation ("PBO")      
Projected benefit obligation at beginning of year 327,212 312,540  
Service cost 8,189 9,504  
Interest cost 7,721 8,866  
Actuarial gain (4,594) 33,074  
Settlements (22,125) (34,005)  
Participants’ contributions 0 0  
Benefit payments (3,405) (3,560)  
Foreign currency translation (1,843) 793  
Projected benefit obligation at end of year 311,155 327,212 312,540
Accumulated benefit obligation at end of year 279,535 293,070  
Change in plan assets      
Fair value of plan assets at beginning of year 220,270 204,349  
Return on plan assets 9,167 30,541  
Employer contributions 24,499 22,816  
Participants’ contributions 0 0  
Settlements (22,125) (34,005)  
Benefit payments (3,405) (3,560)  
Foreign currency translation (174) 129  
Fair value of plan assets at end of year 228,232 220,270 204,349
Funded status (fair value of plan assets less PBO) (82,923) (106,942)  
Overfunded | Pension Benefits      
Change in projected benefit obligation ("PBO")      
Projected benefit obligation at beginning of year 35,826 29,089  
Service cost 0 0  
Interest cost 505 583  
Actuarial gain (1,506) 5,436  
Settlements 0 0  
Participants’ contributions 0 0  
Benefit payments (899) (722)  
Foreign currency translation (144) 1,440  
Projected benefit obligation at end of year 33,782 35,826 29,089
Accumulated benefit obligation at end of year 32,725 34,299  
Change in plan assets      
Fair value of plan assets at beginning of year 48,255 42,955  
Return on plan assets (1,453) 4,130  
Employer contributions 0 0  
Participants’ contributions 0 0  
Settlements 0 0  
Benefit payments (899) (722)  
Foreign currency translation (198) 1,892  
Fair value of plan assets at end of year 45,705 48,255 $ 42,955
Funded status (fair value of plan assets less PBO) $ 11,923 $ 12,429  
v3.22.0.1
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits - Recognized on Consolidated Balance Sheets (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2021
Dec. 31, 2020
Dec. 31, 2019
Assets and liabilities recognized on consolidated balance sheets:      
Accrued pension and other postretirement benefits $ (93,705) $ (121,929)  
Pension Benefits      
Assets and liabilities recognized on consolidated balance sheets:      
Other assets 11,923 12,429  
Accrued compensation and benefits (4,469) (3,024)  
Accrued pension and other postretirement benefits (78,454) (103,918)  
Net liability recognized (71,000) (94,513)  
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) on consolidated balance sheets that have not yet been recognized as components of net periodic benefit cost:      
Net actuarial (loss) gain at beginning of year (64,349) (61,801) $ (39,125)
Actuarial gain (loss) 4,131 (14,835) (27,123)
Prior service cost 0 0 (1,464)
Settlement impact 3,087 7,157 4,324
Amortization of actuarial loss (gain) 3,943 5,221 1,530
Amortization of prior service cost (credit) 279 280 247
Foreign currency translation 170 (371) (190)
Net actuarial (loss) gain at end of year (52,739) (64,349) (61,801)
Postretirement Benefits      
Assets and liabilities recognized on consolidated balance sheets:      
Other assets 0 0  
Accrued compensation and benefits (1,202) (1,266)  
Accrued pension and other postretirement benefits (15,251) (18,011)  
Net liability recognized (16,453) (19,277)  
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) on consolidated balance sheets that have not yet been recognized as components of net periodic benefit cost:      
Net actuarial (loss) gain at beginning of year 4,640 8,454 12,315
Actuarial gain (loss) 2,179 (2,710) (2,288)
Prior service cost 0 0 0
Settlement impact 0 0 0
Amortization of actuarial loss (gain) (320) (967) (1,436)
Amortization of prior service cost (credit) (137) (137) (137)
Foreign currency translation 0 0 0
Net actuarial (loss) gain at end of year $ 6,362 $ 4,640 $ 8,454
v3.22.0.1
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits - Periodic Benefit Cost (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2021
Dec. 31, 2020
Dec. 31, 2019
Pension Benefits      
Components of net periodic benefit cost (credit)      
Service cost $ 8,189 $ 9,504 $ 8,839
Interest cost 8,226 9,449 10,937
Expected return on plan assets (9,683) (10,996) (12,987)
Curtailment income 0 0 (118)
Settlement expense 3,087 7,157 4,324
Amortization of net loss (gain) 3,943 5,221 1,530
Amortization of prior service cost (credit) 279 280 247
Net periodic benefit cost (credit) 14,041 20,615 12,772
Postretirement Benefits      
Components of net periodic benefit cost (credit)      
Service cost 670 600 574
Interest cost 302 432 557
Expected return on plan assets 0 0 0
Curtailment income 0 0 0
Settlement expense 0 0 0
Amortization of net loss (gain) (320) (967) (1,436)
Amortization of prior service cost (credit) (137) (137) (137)
Net periodic benefit cost (credit) $ 515 $ (72) $ (442)
v3.22.0.1
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits - Weighted Average Assumptions (Details)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2021
Dec. 31, 2020
Dec. 31, 2019
Weighted average assumptions used to determine net cost for years ended December 31      
Expected long-term rate of return on plan assets 3.44%    
Pension Benefits      
Weighted average assumptions used to determine benefit obligations at December 31      
Discount rate 2.93% 2.66%  
Rate of compensation increase 3.81% 3.56%  
Weighted average assumptions used to determine net cost for years ended December 31      
Discount rate 2.66% 3.24% 4.25%
Expected long-term rate of return on plan assets 4.28% 5.01% 5.84%
Rate of compensation increase 3.56% 3.97% 4.00%
Postretirement Benefits      
Weighted average assumptions used to determine benefit obligations at December 31      
Discount rate 2.71% 2.34%  
Weighted average assumptions used to determine net cost for years ended December 31      
Discount rate 2.34% 3.12% 4.27%
v3.22.0.1
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits - Healthcare Cost Trend Rates (Details) - Postretirement Benefits Medical and Prescription Drug
Dec. 31, 2021
Dec. 31, 2020
Dec. 31, 2019
Assumed healthcare cost trend rates used to determine benefit obligations and net cost:      
Rate that the cost trend rate is assumed to decline (the ultimate trend rate) 4.50% 4.50% 4.50%
Minimum      
Assumed healthcare cost trend rates used to determine benefit obligations and net cost:      
Healthcare cost trend rate assumed for next year 5.80% 5.81% 6.03%
Maximum      
Assumed healthcare cost trend rates used to determine benefit obligations and net cost:      
Healthcare cost trend rate assumed for next year 7.31% 7.88% 8.44%
v3.22.0.1
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits - Plan Assets and Type of Fair Value Measurement (Details) - Pension Benefits - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Dec. 31, 2021
Dec. 31, 2020
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits    
Fair value of plan assets $ 273,937 $ 268,525
Level 1    
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits    
Fair value of plan assets 462 0
Level 2    
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits    
Fair value of plan assets 46,670 1,668
Level 3    
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits    
Fair value of plan assets 0 0
Cash | Levels 1, 2 and 3    
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits    
Fair value of plan assets 462  
Cash | Level 1    
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits    
Fair value of plan assets 462  
Cash | Level 2    
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits    
Fair value of plan assets 0  
Cash | Level 3    
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits    
Fair value of plan assets 0  
Fixed income | Levels 1, 2 and 3    
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits    
Fair value of plan assets 46,670 1,668
Fixed income | Level 1    
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits    
Fair value of plan assets 0 0
Fixed income | Level 2    
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits    
Fair value of plan assets 46,670 1,668
Fixed income | Level 3    
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits    
Fair value of plan assets 0 0
Commingled funds | Measured at net asset value    
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits    
Fair value of plan assets $ 226,805 $ 266,857
v3.22.0.1
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits - U.S. Defined Benefit Plan (Details)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2021
Dec. 31, 2020
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits    
Future expected blended long-term rate of return on plan assets (as a percent) 3.44%  
Minimum | United States | Return-seeking investment    
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits    
Asset allocation (as a percent) 30.00% 55.00%
Minimum | United States | Liability-hedging investment    
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits    
Asset allocation (as a percent) 38.00% 25.00%
Maximum | United States | Return-seeking investment    
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits    
Asset allocation (as a percent) 62.00% 75.00%
Maximum | United States | Liability-hedging investment    
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits    
Asset allocation (as a percent) 70.00% 45.00%
v3.22.0.1
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits - Estimated Contributions and Estimated Future Retirement Benefit Payments (Details)
$ in Thousands
Dec. 31, 2021
USD ($)
Pension Benefits  
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits  
Estimated contribution $ 14,700
Estimated Future Retirement Benefit Payments, Year ending December 31,  
2022 28,398
2023 24,068
2024 26,303
2025 27,052
2026 28,007
Thereafter 136,930
Total 270,758
Postretirement Benefits  
Estimated Future Retirement Benefit Payments, Year ending December 31,  
2022 1,202
2023 1,230
2024 1,298
2025 1,356
2026 1,318
Thereafter 6,792
Total $ 13,196
v3.22.0.1
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits - International Plans (Details) - Pension Benefits - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2021
Dec. 31, 2020
Dec. 31, 2019
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits      
Fair value of plan assets $ 273,937 $ 268,525  
International Plans      
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits      
Total projected benefit obligations 52,300 55,900  
Fair value of plan assets 47,600 50,400  
Pension expense $ 2,100 $ 1,800 $ 900
v3.22.0.1
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits - Defined Contribution Plans (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2021
Dec. 31, 2020
Dec. 31, 2019
Retirement Benefits [Abstract]      
Cash contributions $ 14.8 $ 13.7 $ 16.3
v3.22.0.1
Income Taxes - Components of Income Before Income Taxes (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2021
Dec. 31, 2020
Dec. 31, 2019
Components of income before income taxes:      
Domestic operations $ 122,724 $ 16,711 $ 70,632
Foreign operations 125,099 96,338 94,533
Income before income taxes $ 247,823 $ 113,049 $ 165,165
v3.22.0.1
Income Taxes - Income Tax Expenses (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2021
Dec. 31, 2020
Dec. 31, 2019
Current expense (benefit)      
United States $ 2,820 $ (7,456) $ 1,121
Foreign 48,743 24,478 31,005
Current income tax expense 51,563 17,022 32,126
Deferred expense (benefit)      
United States 17,297 (3,777) 9,539
Foreign (5,277) (207) (1,065)
Deferred income tax expense (benefit) 12,020 (3,984) 8,474
Total income tax expense $ 63,583 $ 13,038 $ 40,600
v3.22.0.1
Income Taxes - Reconciliation (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2021
Dec. 31, 2020
Dec. 31, 2019
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]      
Income tax expense computed at federal statutory income tax rate $ 52,043 $ 23,740 $ 34,685
Foreign taxes, net of credits (2,029) (6,676) 714
Net adjustments for uncertain tax positions 793 (8,123) 799
State and local taxes 4,184 264 1,832
Nondeductible expenses 2,347 4,069 1,179
Valuation allowance 9,626 1,980 2,882
Tax credits (3,322) (2,526) (607)
Miscellaneous other, net (59) 310 (884)
Total income tax expense $ 63,583 $ 13,038 $ 40,600
Effective income tax rate 25.70% 11.50% 24.60%
v3.22.0.1
Income Taxes - Narrative (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2021
Dec. 31, 2020
Dec. 31, 2019
Dec. 31, 2018
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]        
Increase in valuation allowance $ 9,626 $ 1,980 $ 2,882  
Unrecognized tax benefits 8,658 7,822 12,367 $ 11,646
Unrecognized tax benefits, income tax penalties and interest accrued 200 200 3,900  
Unrecognized tax benefits, income tax penalties and interest expense   3,600 500  
Income tax audit refund   1,200    
Beam        
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]        
Unrecognized tax benefits, would affect the company's future effective tax rate if recognized next 12 months     5,000  
Unrecognized tax benefits, income tax penalties and interest accrued     3,400  
Unrecognized tax benefits, income tax penalties and interest expense   3,700 $ 500  
State        
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]        
Net operating loss carryforwards 90,800 120,500    
State | Research Tax Credit Carryforward        
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]        
Tax credit carryforwards 8,300 8,400    
Foreign        
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]        
Tax credit carryforwards 47,500 55,200    
Domestic | General Business Tax Credit Carryforward        
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]        
Tax credit carryforwards $ 21,900 $ 19,300    
v3.22.0.1
Income Taxes - Net Deferred Tax Assets (Liabilities) (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Dec. 31, 2021
Dec. 31, 2020
Dec. 31, 2019
Dec. 31, 2018
Deferred tax assets        
Compensation and benefits $ 20,089 $ 16,418    
Share-based compensation 8,757 5,576    
Pension and other postretirement benefits 15,365 23,234    
Inventories 19,054 19,021    
R&D capitalization 23,988 18,945    
Lease liability 12,686 14,113    
Partnership investment 361 282    
Transaction costs 953 1,159    
Nondeductible accruals and reserves 11,979 9,238    
Miscellaneous 1,212 929    
Foreign exchange derivative instruments 0 1,701    
Net operating loss and other tax carryforwards 71,920 80,564    
Gross deferred tax assets 186,364 191,180    
Valuation allowance (30,030) (20,404) $ (18,424) $ (15,542)
Total deferred tax assets 156,334 170,776    
Deferred tax liabilities        
Property, plant and equipment (5,380) (6,068)    
Identifiable intangible assets (74,147) (67,505)    
Right-of-use assets (11,908) (13,646)    
Tax on unremitted earnings (6,065) (5,812)    
Foreign exchange derivative instruments (1,359) 0    
Miscellaneous (1,611) (1,506)    
Total deferred tax liabilities (100,470) (94,537)    
Net deferred tax asset $ 55,864 $ 76,239    
v3.22.0.1
Income Taxes - Changes in Valuation Allowance (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2021
Dec. 31, 2020
Dec. 31, 2019
Changes in valuation allowance for deferred tax assets:      
Valuation allowance at beginning of year $ 20,404 $ 18,424 $ 15,542
Increases recorded to income tax provision 9,626 1,980 2,882
Valuation allowance at end of year $ 30,030 $ 20,404 $ 18,424
v3.22.0.1
Income Taxes - Unrecognized Tax Benefit (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2021
Dec. 31, 2020
Dec. 31, 2019
Reconciliation of activity related to unrecognized tax benefits, excluding interest and penalties:      
Unrecognized tax benefits at beginning of year $ 7,822 $ 12,367 $ 11,646
Gross additions - prior year tax positions 0 53 0
Gross additions - current year tax positions 1,004 720 787
Gross additions - acquired tax positions 0 0 659
Gross reductions - prior year tax positions (168) (671) (248)
Gross reductions - acquired tax positions settled with tax authorities 0 (4,647) (461)
Impact of change in foreign exchange rates 0 0 (16)
Unrecognized tax benefits at end of year $ 8,658 $ 7,822 $ 12,367
v3.22.0.1
Common Stock - Narrative (Details)
12 Months Ended
Jan. 24, 2022
USD ($)
shares
Jan. 14, 2022
USD ($)
shares
Apr. 02, 2021
USD ($)
shares
Dec. 31, 2021
USD ($)
vote
$ / shares
shares
Dec. 31, 2020
USD ($)
$ / shares
shares
Dec. 31, 2019
USD ($)
shares
Mar. 31, 2022
$ / shares
Nov. 08, 2021
USD ($)
Oct. 20, 2021
USD ($)
Dividends Payable [Line Items]                  
Common stock, shares authorized (in shares) | shares       500,000,000 500,000,000        
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share) | $ / shares       $ 0.001 $ 0.001        
Number of votes entitled | vote       1          
Stock repurchase program, additional authorized amount                 $ 100,000,000
Issued and outstanding common stock authorized to repurchase       $ 200,000,000          
Accrued share repurchase (in shares) | shares       537,839 299,894        
Shares repurchased (in shares) | shares       1,404,863 243,894 1,127,966      
Aggregate value       $ 65,497,000 $ 6,976,000 $ 29,352,000      
Amount remaining under current authorizations       98,200,000          
Magnus                  
Dividends Payable [Line Items]                  
Stock repurchase program, authorized amount           $ 24,900,000   $ 37,500,000  
Share repurchase liability       $ 29,200,000 $ 8,800,000        
Accrued share repurchase (in shares) | shares       537,839 299,894        
Shares repurchased (in shares) | shares     355,341   0 535,983      
Aggregate value     $ 11,125,000   $ 0 $ 13,775,000      
Amount remaining under current authorizations       $ 37,500,000          
Magnus | Subsequent Event                  
Dividends Payable [Line Items]                  
Stock repurchase program, authorized amount   $ 37,500,000              
Shares repurchased (in shares) | shares 699,819                
Aggregate value $ 37,500,000                
Open Market                  
Dividends Payable [Line Items]                  
Shares repurchased (in shares) | shares       1,049,522 243,894 591,983      
Aggregate value       $ 54,372,000 $ 6,976,000 $ 15,577,000      
Open Market | Subsequent Event                  
Dividends Payable [Line Items]                  
Shares repurchased (in shares) | shares   161,980              
Aggregate value   $ 8,300,000              
Forecast                  
Dividends Payable [Line Items]                  
Dividends declared and payable (in dollars per share) | $ / shares             $ 0.18    
v3.22.0.1
Common Stock - Dividends (Details) - USD ($)
$ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands
3 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2021
Sep. 30, 2021
Jun. 30, 2021
Mar. 31, 2021
Dec. 31, 2020
Sep. 30, 2020
Jun. 30, 2020
Mar. 31, 2020
Dec. 31, 2019
Sep. 30, 2019
Jun. 30, 2019
Mar. 31, 2019
Dec. 31, 2021
Dec. 31, 2020
Dec. 31, 2019
Equity [Abstract]                              
Dividends per common share (in dollars per share) $ 0.165 $ 0.165 $ 0.165 $ 0.165 $ 0.155 $ 0.155 $ 0.155 $ 0.155 $ 0.140 $ 0.140 $ 0.140 $ 0.140 $ 0.660 $ 0.620 $ 0.560
Amount $ 12,619 $ 12,692 $ 12,768 $ 12,767 $ 11,983 $ 11,790 $ 11,761 $ 11,735 $ 10,718 $ 10,726 $ 10,751 $ 10,782 $ 50,846 $ 47,269 $ 42,977
v3.22.0.1
Common Stock - Schedule of Share Repurchase Activity (Details) - USD ($)
$ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Apr. 02, 2021
Dec. 31, 2021
Dec. 31, 2020
Dec. 31, 2019
Debt Instrument [Line Items]        
Shares repurchased (in shares)   1,404,863 243,894 1,127,966
Average price (in dollars per share)   $ 46.62 $ 28.60 $ 26.02
Aggregate value   $ 65,497 $ 6,976 $ 29,352
Open Market        
Debt Instrument [Line Items]        
Shares repurchased (in shares)   1,049,522 243,894 591,983
Average price (in dollars per share)   $ 51.81 $ 28.60 $ 26.31
Aggregate value   $ 54,372 $ 6,976 $ 15,577
Magnus        
Debt Instrument [Line Items]        
Shares repurchased (in shares) 355,341   0 535,983
Average price (in dollars per share)   $ 31.31 $ 0 $ 25.70
Aggregate value $ 11,125   $ 0 $ 13,775
Average price including repurchase liability (in dollars per share)   $ 45.16 $ 28.60 $ 26.31
v3.22.0.1
Equity Incentive Plans - Narrative (Details)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2021
USD ($)
shares
Omnibus Incentive 2015 Plan  
Equity Incentive Plans  
Share reserved for issuance (in shares) | shares 6,428,562
Shares remaining available for future grants (in shares) | shares 3,739,809
RSUs | Omnibus Incentive 2015 Plan  
Equity Incentive Plans  
Unrecognized compensation expense | $ $ 13.6
Weighted average period 1 year 9 months 18 days
PSU  
Equity Incentive Plans  
Vesting period 3 years
PSU | Omnibus Incentive 2015 Plan  
Equity Incentive Plans  
Unrecognized compensation expense | $ $ 13.3
Weighted average period 1 year 9 months 18 days
Officer | RSUs  
Equity Incentive Plans  
Vesting period 3 years
Vesting percentage 33.00%
Company Officers and Employees | RSUs  
Equity Incentive Plans  
Vesting period 3 years
Company Officers and Employees | PSU | Minimum  
Equity Incentive Plans  
Vesting percentage 0.00%
Company Officers and Employees | PSU | Maximum  
Equity Incentive Plans  
Vesting percentage 200.00%
v3.22.0.1
Equity Incentive Plans - Restricted Stock and Performance Stock Units (Details) - Omnibus Incentive 2015 Plan - USD ($)
$ / shares in Units, $ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2021
Dec. 31, 2020
Dec. 31, 2019
RSU      
Number of Units      
Outstanding at beginning of the period (in shares) 1,253,173 947,243 881,832
Granted (in shares) 314,060 519,514 655,522
Vested (in shares) (806,645) (145,985) (567,836)
Forfeited (in shares) (69,215) (67,599) (22,275)
Outstanding at end of the period (in shares) 691,373 1,253,173 947,243
Weighted Average Fair Value      
Outstanding at beginning of the period (in dollars per share) $ 24.33 $ 23.49 $ 21.75
Granted (in dollars per share) 45.81 25.92 23.51
Vested (in dollars per share) 24.43 24.64 20.81
Forfeited (in dollars per share) 27.46 24.08 23.92
Outstanding at end of the period (in dollars per share) $ 33.66 $ 24.33 $ 23.49
Shares of common stock that were not delivered (in shares) 546,726 115,677 161,165
Aggregate fair value $ 38.4 $ 5.1 $ 12.9
Vested (in shares) 806,645 145,985 567,836
PSU      
Number of Units      
Outstanding at beginning of the period (in shares) 457,576 207,077 0
Granted (in shares) 145,882 252,031 207,077
Vested (in shares) (189,181) (789) 0
Forfeited (in shares) (47,210) (743) 0
Outstanding at end of the period (in shares) 367,067 457,576 207,077
Weighted Average Fair Value      
Outstanding at beginning of the period (in dollars per share) $ 24.55 $ 23.47 $ 0
Granted (in dollars per share) 45.36 25.45 23.47
Vested (in dollars per share) 23.47 25.45 0
Forfeited (in dollars per share) 28.74 25.45 0
Outstanding at end of the period (in dollars per share) $ 32.84 $ 24.55 $ 23.47
Shares of common stock that were not delivered (in shares)   0 0
Aggregate fair value $ 20.1    
Vested (in shares) 189,181 789 0
PSU | Common Stock      
Number of Units      
Vested (in shares) 0    
Weighted Average Fair Value      
Vested (in shares) 0    
v3.22.0.1
Equity Incentive Plans - Summary of Shares of Common Stock Issued (Details) - Omnibus Incentive 2015 Plan - shares
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2021
Dec. 31, 2020
Dec. 31, 2019
RSUs      
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]      
Cumulative undelivered shares of common stock (in shares) 546,726 115,677 161,165
PSUs      
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]      
Cumulative undelivered shares of common stock (in shares)   0 0
Common Stock | RSUs      
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]      
Shares of common stock issued (in shares) 278,607 63,232  
Shares of common stock withheld by the Company as payment by employees in lieu of cash to satisfy tax withholding obligations (in shares) (89,938) (16,972)  
Net shares of common stock issued (in shares) 188,669 46,260  
Cumulative undelivered shares of common stock (in shares) 831,882 303,803  
Common Stock | PSUs      
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]      
Shares of common stock issued (in shares) 0 789  
Shares of common stock withheld by the Company as payment by employees in lieu of cash to satisfy tax withholding obligations (in shares) 0 (269)  
Net shares of common stock issued (in shares) 0 520  
Cumulative undelivered shares of common stock (in shares) 378,362 0  
v3.22.0.1
Equity Incentive Plans - Compensation Expense Recorded in the Consolidated Statement of Operations (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2021
Dec. 31, 2020
Dec. 31, 2019
Equity Incentive Plans      
Compensation expense $ 27,639 $ 16,016 $ 10,975
RSUs | Omnibus Incentive 2015 Plan      
Equity Incentive Plans      
Compensation expense 12,113 12,055 9,140
PSU | Omnibus Incentive 2015 Plan      
Equity Incentive Plans      
Compensation expense $ 14,871 $ 3,308 $ 1,507
v3.22.0.1
Equity Incentive Plans - Compensation Expense (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2021
Dec. 31, 2020
Dec. 31, 2019
Equity Incentive Plans      
Total compensation expense before income tax $ 27,639 $ 16,016 $ 10,975
Income tax benefit 4,631 3,582 2,440
Total compensation expense, net of income tax 23,008 12,434 8,535
Cost of goods sold      
Equity Incentive Plans      
Total compensation expense before income tax 874 1,342 722
Selling, general and administrative      
Equity Incentive Plans      
Total compensation expense before income tax 25,388 13,710 9,402
Research and development      
Equity Incentive Plans      
Total compensation expense before income tax $ 1,377 $ 964 $ 851
v3.22.0.1
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss, Net of Tax (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2021
Dec. 31, 2020
AOCI Attributable to Parent, Net of Tax [Roll Forward]    
Beginning balance $ 1,017,253 $ 950,826
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications (6,480) 2,542
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of tax 11,843 9,334
Tax benefit (expense) (8,763) 3,970
Ending balance 1,080,267 1,017,253
Foreign Currency Translation    
AOCI Attributable to Parent, Net of Tax [Roll Forward]    
Beginning balance (43,906) (71,187)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications (23,009) 27,281
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of tax 0 0
Tax benefit (expense) 0 0
Ending balance (66,915) (43,906)
Gains (Losses) on Derivative Instruments | Foreign Exchange Derivative Instruments    
AOCI Attributable to Parent, Net of Tax [Roll Forward]    
Beginning balance (4,471) 2,901
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications 10,057 (4,591)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of tax 3,422 (5,538)
Tax benefit (expense) (3,841) 2,757
Ending balance 5,167 (4,471)
Gains (Losses) on Derivative Instruments | Interest Rate Swap Derivative Instruments    
AOCI Attributable to Parent, Net of Tax [Roll Forward]    
Beginning balance (1,179) (2,003)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications (8) (2,232)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of tax 1,569 3,318
Tax benefit (expense) (382) (262)
Ending balance 0 (1,179)
Pension and Other Postretirement    
AOCI Attributable to Parent, Net of Tax [Roll Forward]    
Beginning balance (46,626) (41,739)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications 6,480 (17,916)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of tax 6,852 11,554
Tax benefit (expense) (4,540) 1,475
Ending balance (37,834) (46,626)
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss, net of tax    
AOCI Attributable to Parent, Net of Tax [Roll Forward]    
Beginning balance (96,182) (112,028)
Ending balance $ (99,582) $ (96,182)
v3.22.0.1
Interest Expense, Net and Other Expense, Net (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2021
Dec. 31, 2020
Dec. 31, 2019
Interest Expense, Net      
Third party interest expense $ 6,730 $ 12,796 $ 19,472
Loss on interest rate swap 1,569 3,318 989
Third party interest income (590) (484) (848)
Total interest expense, net 7,709 15,630 19,613
Other Expense, Net      
Indemnification losses (gains) 0 9,871 (498)
Non-service cost component of net periodic benefit cost 5,697 10,439 2,917
Other income (1,417) (3,534) (1,544)
Total other expense, net $ 4,280 $ 16,776 $ 875
v3.22.0.1
Net Income per Common Share - Computation of Basic and Diluted Net Income Per Common Share (Details) - USD ($)
$ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2021
Dec. 31, 2020
Dec. 31, 2019
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]      
Net income attributable to Acushnet Holdings Corp. $ 178,873 $ 96,006 $ 121,070
Weighted average number of common shares:      
Basic (in shares) 74,536,637 74,494,310 75,418,204
Diluted (in shares) 75,265,074 75,060,610 75,759,605
Net income per common share attributable to Acushnet Holdings Corp.:      
Basic (in dollars per share) $ 2.40 $ 1.29 $ 1.61
Diluted (in dollars per share) $ 2.38 $ 1.28 $ 1.60
v3.22.0.1
Net Income per Common Share - Calculation of Diluted Weighted Average Common Shares Outstanding (Details) - shares
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2021
Dec. 31, 2020
Dec. 31, 2019
RSUs      
Anti-dilutive securities excluded from computation of earnings per share (in shares) 72,871 0 1,013
v3.22.0.1
Segment Information - Reconciliation (Details)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2021
USD ($)
segment
Dec. 31, 2020
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2019
USD ($)
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]      
Number of reportable segments | segment 4    
Total net sales $ 2,147,930 $ 1,612,169 $ 1,681,357
Total segment operating income 259,812 145,455 185,653
Reconciling items:      
Interest expense, net (7,709) (15,630) (19,613)
Restructuring charges 0 (13,207) 0
Non-service cost component of net periodic benefit cost (5,697) (10,439) (2,917)
Income before income taxes 247,823 113,049 165,165
Operating segments      
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]      
Total segment operating income 263,942 159,647 188,888
Reconciling Items      
Reconciling items:      
Interest expense, net (7,709) (15,630) (19,613)
Restructuring charges 0 (13,207) 0
Non-service cost component of net periodic benefit cost (5,697) (10,439) (2,917)
Transaction fees 0 0 (2,654)
Other (2,713) (7,322) 1,461
Titleist golf balls | Operating segments      
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]      
Total net sales 667,552 507,839 551,596
Total segment operating income 106,202 71,812 93,305
Titleist golf clubs | Operating segments      
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]      
Total net sales 551,532 418,417 434,357
Total segment operating income 75,397 40,033 38,811
Titleist golf gear | Operating segments      
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]      
Total net sales 192,613 149,418 149,984
Total segment operating income 14,696 19,968 17,300
FootJoy golf wear | Operating segments      
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]      
Total net sales 580,550 415,258 441,871
Total segment operating income 44,210 18,319 24,429
Other | Operating segments      
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]      
Total net sales 155,683 121,237 103,549
Total segment operating income $ 23,437 $ 9,515 $ 15,043
v3.22.0.1
Segment Information - Depreciation and Amortization (Details) - USD ($)
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2020
Sep. 30, 2020
Dec. 31, 2021
Dec. 31, 2020
Dec. 31, 2019
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]          
Total depreciation and amortization     $ 41,243,000 $ 45,429,000 $ 43,002,000
Goodwill impairment loss $ 3,800,000 $ 0 0 3,800,000 0
Titleist golf balls          
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]          
Total depreciation and amortization     22,248,000 22,611,000 22,694,000
Titleist golf clubs          
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]          
Total depreciation and amortization     8,136,000 7,484,000 7,451,000
Titleist golf gear          
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]          
Total depreciation and amortization     1,715,000 1,523,000 1,603,000
FootJoy golf wear          
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]          
Total depreciation and amortization     6,293,000 7,064,000 6,451,000
Other          
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]          
Total depreciation and amortization     $ 2,851,000 $ 6,747,000 $ 4,803,000
v3.22.0.1
Segment Information - Geographical Areas (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2021
Dec. 31, 2020
Dec. 31, 2019
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]      
Total net sales $ 2,147,930 $ 1,612,169 $ 1,681,357
Total long-lived assets 231,761 222,811  
United States      
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]      
Total net sales 1,125,006 839,379 884,791
Total long-lived assets 158,222 146,712  
EMEA      
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]      
Total net sales 296,003 218,971 230,465
Total long-lived assets 11,365 11,969  
Japan      
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]      
Total net sales 187,985 151,835 182,681
Total long-lived assets 1,006 614  
Korea      
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]      
Total net sales 322,609 246,183 223,365
Total long-lived assets 6,480 6,636  
Rest of world      
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]      
Total net sales 216,327 155,801 $ 160,055
Total long-lived assets 54,688 56,880  
Thailand      
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]      
Total long-lived assets $ 42,500 $ 44,600  
v3.22.0.1
Business Combinations (Details) - KJUS
$ in Millions
Jul. 03, 2019
USD ($)
Business Acquisition [Line Items]  
Purchase price $ 28.7
Redeemable noncontrolling interest 5.0
Loans to minority shareholders $ 4.4
v3.22.0.1
Commitments and Contingencies - Purchase Commitments (Details)
$ in Thousands
Dec. 31, 2021
USD ($)
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]  
2022 $ 161,556
2023 134,709
2024 15,185
2025 4,321
2026 1,310
Thereafter $ 0
v3.22.0.1
Commitments and Contingencies - Contingencies (Details)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2020
USD ($)
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]  
Reduction of indemnification receivable $ 9.9
v3.22.0.1
Restructuring Charges - Narrative (Details) - USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2021
Mar. 31, 2020
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]    
Restructuring and related costs expected $ 0  
VBR    
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]    
Restructuring costs incurred to date   $ 11,200,000
Other    
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]    
Restructuring costs incurred to date   $ 2,000,000
v3.22.0.1
Restructuring Charges - Schedule of Company's Restructuring Program (Details)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2021
USD ($)
VBR  
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]  
Balance at beginning of period $ 6,243
Payments (5,918)
Foreign currency translation and other (55)
Balance at end of period 270
Other  
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]  
Balance at beginning of period 778
Payments (630)
Foreign currency translation and other (13)
Balance at end of period $ 135
v3.22.0.1
Restructuring Charges - Restructuring Liabilities Recognized on Balance Sheet (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Dec. 31, 2021
Dec. 31, 2020
VBR | Accrued compensation and benefits    
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]    
Accrued compensation and benefits $ 270 $ 6,018
VBR | Other noncurrent liabilities    
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]    
Other noncurrent liabilities 0 225
Other | Accrued compensation and benefits    
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]    
Accrued compensation and benefits $ 135 $ 778