NVENT ELECTRIC PLC, 10-K filed on 2/23/2021
Annual Report
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Document and Entity Information - USD ($)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2020
Jun. 30, 2020
Cover [Abstract]    
Document Type 10-K  
Document Annual Report true  
Document Period End Date Dec. 31, 2020  
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Entity File Number 001-38265  
Entity Registrant Name nVent Electric plc  
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code L2  
Entity Tax Identification Number 98-1391970  
Entity Address, Address Line One The Mille, 1000 Great West Road, 8th Floor (East)  
Entity Address, City or Town London  
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code TW8 9DW  
Entity Address, Country GB  
Country Region 44  
City Area Code 20  
Local Phone Number 3966-0279  
Title of 12(b) Security Ordinary Shares, nominal value $0.01 per share  
Trading Symbol NVT  
Entity Central Index Key 0001720635  
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  
Entity Shell Company false  
Entity Public Float   $ 3,149,938,990
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding 168,182,047  
Documents Incorporated by Reference Parts of the Registrant's definitive proxy statement for its annual general meeting to be held on May 14, 2021, are incorporated by reference in this Form 10-K in response to Part III, ITEM 10, 11, 12, 13 and 14.  
Current Fiscal Year End Date --12-31  
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2020  
Document Fiscal Period Focus FY  
Amendment Flag false  
ICFR Auditor Attestation Flag true  
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Consolidated and Combined Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income - USD ($)
shares in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2020
Dec. 31, 2019
Dec. 31, 2018
Income Statement [Abstract]      
Net sales $ 1,998,600,000 $ 2,204,000,000.0 $ 2,213,600,000
Cost of Goods and Services Sold 1,249,200,000 1,338,200,000 1,337,500,000
Gross profit 749,400,000 865,800,000 876,100,000
Selling, general and administrative 447,000,000.0 484,500,000 519,700,000
Research and development 43,500,000 48,200,000 45,600,000
Impairment of goodwill and trade names 220,500,000 0 0
Operating income 38,400,000 333,100,000 310,800,000
Net interest expense 36,400,000 44,700,000 31,200,000
Other expense 11,500,000 31,000,000.0 10,900,000
Income (loss) before income taxes (9,500,000) 257,400,000 268,700,000
Provision for income taxes 37,700,000 34,700,000 37,900,000
Net income (loss) (47,200,000) 222,700,000 230,800,000
Comprehensive income (loss), net of tax      
Net income (47,200,000) 222,700,000 230,800,000
Changes in cumulative translation adjustment (3,700,000) 4,800,000 (48,200,000)
Changes in market value of derivative financial instruments, net of tax 7,100,000 4,400,000 (2,500,000)
Comprehensive income (loss) $ (43,800,000) $ 231,900,000 $ 180,100,000
Earnings (loss) per ordinary share      
Basic (dollars per share) $ (0.28) $ 1.30 $ 1.29
Diluted (dollars per share) $ (0.28) $ 1.29 $ 1.28
Weighted average ordinary shares outstanding      
Basic (shares) 169.6 171.6 178.6
Diluted (shares) 169.6 173.0 180.8
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Consolidated and Combined Balance Sheets - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Dec. 31, 2020
Dec. 31, 2019
Current assets    
Cash and cash equivalents $ 122.5 $ 106.4
Accounts and notes receivable, net of allowances of $6.2 and $5.4, respectively 313.8 334.3
Inventories 235.2 244.7
Other current assets 92.9 113.3
Total current assets 764.4 798.7
Property, plant and equipment, net 289.4 284.5
Other assets    
Goodwill 2,098.2 2,279.1
Intangibles, net 1,105.5 1,160.5
Other non-current assets 108.6 117.5
Total other assets 3,312.3 3,557.1
Total assets 4,366.1 4,640.3
Current liabilities    
Current maturities of long-term debt and short-term borrowings 20.0 17.5
Accounts payable 171.1 187.1
Employee compensation and benefits 70.4 71.9
Other current liabilities 188.5 185.7
Total current liabilities 450.0 462.2
Other liabilities    
Long-term debt 928.0 1,047.1
Pension and other post-retirement compensation and benefits 237.9 207.2
Deferred tax liabilities 230.1 237.8
Other non-current liabilities 110.3 93.5
Total liabilities 1,956.3 2,047.8
Equity    
Ordinary shares $0.01 par value, 400.0 million authorized, 168.2 million and 169.5 million issued at December 31, 2020 and 2019, respectively 1.7 1.7
Additional paid-in capital 2,482.6 2,502.7
Retained earnings 20.7 186.7
Accumulated other comprehensive loss (95.2) (98.6)
Total equity 2,409.8 2,592.5
Total liabilities and equity $ 4,366.1 $ 4,640.3
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Consolidated and Combined Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Dec. 31, 2020
Dec. 31, 2019
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]    
Accounts and notes receivable, allowances $ 6.2 $ 5.4
Common stock, par value (per share) $ 0.01 $ 0.01
Common stock, shares authorized (in shares) 400,000,000.0 400,000,000.0
Common stock, shares issued 168,200,000 169,500,000
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Consolidated and Combined Statements of Cash Flows - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2020
Dec. 31, 2019
Dec. 31, 2018
Operating activities      
Net income $ (47.2) $ 222.7 $ 230.8
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by (used for) operating activities      
Depreciation 38.4 35.4 36.2
Amortization 64.2 61.4 60.9
Deferred income taxes (2.9) (24.6) (23.6)
Share-based compensation 13.9 16.1 12.8
Impairment of trade names 220.5 0.0 0.0
Pension and other post-retirement expense 17.2 36.5 14.9
Pension and other post-retirement contributions (6.8) (5.8) (6.7)
Changes in assets and liabilities, net of effects of business acquisitions      
Accounts and notes receivable 28.3 26.6 (1.3)
Inventories 18.3 0.9 (12.0)
Other current assets 21.5 10.2 7.3
Accounts payable (18.6) (7.9) 13.4
Employee compensation and benefits (4.2) (6.6) 6.8
Other current liabilities 1.5 (16.9) 27.5
Other non-current assets and liabilities (0.1) (11.7) (23.5)
Net cash provided by (used for) operating activities of continuing operations 344.0 336.3 343.5
Investing activities      
Capital expenditures (40.0) (38.8) (39.5)
Proceeds from sale of property and equipment 2.0 6.3 2.4
Acquisitions, net of cash acquired (27.0) (127.8) (2.0)
Net cash provided by (used for) investing activities (65.0) (160.3) (39.1)
Financing activities      
Net repayments of short-term borrowings 0.0 0.0 (0.3)
Net receipts (repayments) of revolving credit facility (100.0) 134.6 0.0
Proceeds from long-term debt 0.0 0.0 1,000.0
Repayment of long-term debt (17.5) (14.1) (52.5)
Debt issuance costs 0.0 0.0 (9.9)
Cash provided at separation to former Parent 0.0 0.0 (993.6)
Dividends paid (119.0) (120.7) (62.9)
Shares issued to employees, net of shares surrendered 7.2 9.5 8.6
Repurchases of ordinary shares (43.2) (235.7) (56.0)
Net cash provided by (used for) financing activities (272.5) (226.4) (166.6)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents 9.6 (2.2) (5.7)
Change in cash and cash equivalents 16.1 (52.6) 132.1
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of year 106.4 159.0 26.9
Cash and cash equivalents, end of year 122.5 106.4 159.0
Cash paid for interest, net 47.1 52.3 34.7
Cash paid for income taxes, net $ 39.2 $ 60.8 $ 57.4
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Consolidated and Combined Statements of Changes in Equity - USD ($)
shares in Millions, $ in Millions
Total
Ordinary shares
Additional paid-in capital
Retained earnings
Net Parent Investment
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
Cumulative effect of accounting changes | Accounting Standards Update 2014-09 $ (172.7)       $ (172.7)  
Balance (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2017   0.0        
Beginning Balance at Dec. 31, 2017 3,791.3 $ 0.0 $ 0.0 $ 0.0 3,848.4 $ (57.1)
Net income 230.8     177.3 53.5  
Other comprehensive income, net of tax (50.7)         (50.7)
Net transfers from former Parent 14.6       14.6  
Cash provided at separation to Parent (993.6)       (993.6)  
Reclassification of Net Parent investment to additional paid-in capital 0.0   2,750.2   (2,750.2)  
Issuance of common stock upon separation (in shares)   (178.4)        
Issuance of common stock upon separation (1.8) $ (1.8)        
Shares surrendered by employees to pay taxes (in shares)   (0.2)        
Shares surrendered by employees to pay taxes (3.5)   (3.5)      
Dividends declared (93.9)     (93.9)    
Share repurchase (in shares)   (2.4)        
Share repurchases (59.0)   (59.0)      
Exercise of options, net of shares tendered for payment (in shares)   1.0        
Exercise of options, net of shares tendered for payment 12.1   12.1      
Issuance of restricted shares, net of cancellations (in shares)   0.4        
Share-based compensation 9.9   9.9      
Balance (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2018   177.2        
Ending Balance at Dec. 31, 2018 2,687.1 $ 1.8 2,709.7 83.4 0.0 (107.8)
Net income 222.7     222.7 222.7  
Other comprehensive income, net of tax 9.2         9.2
Shares surrendered by employees to pay taxes (in shares)   (0.1)        
Shares surrendered by employees to pay taxes (3.6)   (3.6)      
Dividends declared $ (119.4)     (119.4)    
Share repurchase (in shares) (9.0) (8.9)        
Share repurchases $ (232.7) $ (0.1) (232.6)      
Exercise of options, net of shares tendered for payment (in shares)   0.9        
Exercise of options, net of shares tendered for payment 13.1   13.1      
Issuance of restricted shares, net of cancellations (in shares)   0.4        
Share-based compensation 16.1   16.1      
Balance (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2019   169.5        
Ending Balance at Dec. 31, 2019 2,592.5 $ 1.7 2,502.7 186.7 0.0 (98.6)
Net income (47.2)     (47.2)    
Other comprehensive income, net of tax 3.4         3.4
Shares surrendered by employees to pay taxes (in shares)   (0.2)        
Shares surrendered by employees to pay taxes (4.1)   (4.1)      
Dividends declared (118.8)     (118.8)    
Share repurchase (in shares)   (2.3)        
Share repurchases (43.2) $ 0.0 (43.2)      
Exercise of options, net of shares tendered for payment (in shares)   0.7        
Exercise of options, net of shares tendered for payment 11.3   11.3      
Issuance of restricted shares, net of cancellations (in shares)   0.5        
Share-based compensation 15.9   15.9      
Balance (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2020   168.2        
Ending Balance at Dec. 31, 2020 $ 2,409.8 $ 1.7 $ 2,482.6 $ 20.7 $ 0.0 $ (95.2)
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Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2018
Accounting Policies [Abstract]  
Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Business
nVent Electric plc ("nVent," "we," "us," "our" or the "Company") is a leading global provider of electrical connection and protection solutions. The Company is comprised of three reporting segments: Enclosures, Electrical & Fastening Solutions and Thermal Management.

The Company was incorporated in Ireland on May 30, 2017. Although our jurisdiction of organization is Ireland, we manage our affairs so that we are centrally managed and controlled in the United Kingdom (the "U.K.") and have tax residency in the U.K.

Separation from Pentair
On April 30, 2018, Pentair plc ("Pentair" or "former Parent") completed the separation of its Water business and its Electrical business into two independent, publicly-traded companies (the "separation"). To effect the separation, Pentair distributed to its shareholders one ordinary share of nVent for every ordinary share of Pentair held as of the record date of April 17, 2018. As a result of the distribution, nVent is now an independent publicly-traded company and began "regular way" trading under the symbol "NVT" on the New York Stock Exchange on May 1, 2018.

Except where indicated, references below to transactions completed by nVent prior to April 30, 2018 refer to transactions completed by or on behalf of the Electrical reporting segment of the former Parent that are reflected on the consolidated and combined financial statements of nVent.
Basis of presentation
The consolidated and combined financial statements have been prepared in U.S. dollars ("USD") and in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America ("GAAP"). Intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated.

The financial statements for periods prior to April 30, 2018 were prepared on a stand-alone basis derived from the consolidated financial statements and records of the former Parent as if nVent were operated on a stand-alone basis.

Revenues, expenses, cash flows, assets and liabilities can and do vary during each quarter of the year.
Cost allocations
For periods prior to the separation, the consolidated and combined financial statements of nVent include general corporate expenses of the former Parent for certain support functions that were provided on a centralized basis, such as expenses related to executive management, finance, audit, legal, information technology, human resources, communications, facilities and employee benefits and compensation. These general corporate expenses are included in the Consolidated and Combined Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss) within Selling, general and administrative and Other expense. The amount allocated was $42.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2018, of which $10.3 million was historically recorded to the Electrical segment in the former Parent’s consolidated financial statements. These expenses were allocated to nVent on the basis of direct usage when identifiable, with the remainder allocated based on a proportional basis of net sales, headcount or other measures.

The Company considers the allocation methodology regarding general corporate expenses of the former Parent to be reasonable for all periods presented. Nevertheless, the consolidated and combined financial statements of nVent for periods prior to the separation may not reflect the actual expenses that would have been incurred and may not reflect nVent’s consolidated and combined results of operations, financial position and cash flows had it been a stand-alone company during the periods presented. Actual costs for periods prior to the separation that would have been incurred if nVent had been a stand-alone company would depend on multiple factors including organization structure, capital structure and strategic decisions made in various areas, including information technology and infrastructure. Transactions between nVent and the former Parent have been included in related party transactions in these consolidated and combined financial statements and were considered to be effectively settled at the time the transaction was recorded. The total net effect of the settlement of these transactions is reflected in the Consolidated and Combined Statements of Cash Flows as a financing activity.
For periods prior to the separation, certain nVent operations were included in the former Parent's U.S. federal and state income tax returns and substantially all income taxes on those operations have been paid by the former Parent. Income tax expense and other income tax related information contained in these consolidated and combined financial statements for periods prior to the separation are presented on a separate return approach as if nVent filed its own tax returns. Under this approach, the provision for income taxes represented income tax paid or payable (or received or receivable) for the current year plus the change in deferred taxes during the year calculated as if nVent was a stand-alone taxpayer filing hypothetical income tax returns where applicable. Current income tax liabilities were assumed to be immediately settled with the former Parent and relieved through the Net Parent investment account and the Net transfers to former Parent in the Consolidated and Combined Statements of Cash Flows.

Fiscal year
Our fiscal year ends on December 31. We report our interim quarterly periods on a calendar quarter basis.

Use of estimates
The preparation of our consolidated and combined financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires us to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in these consolidated and combined financial statements and accompanying notes, disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. These estimates include our accounting for valuation of goodwill and indefinite lived intangible assets, estimated losses on accounts receivable, estimated realizable value on excess and obsolete inventory, percentage of completion revenue recognition, assets acquired and liabilities assumed in acquisitions, contingent liabilities, income taxes and pension and other post-retirement benefits. Actual results could differ from our estimates.
Revenue recognition
Revenue is recognized when control of the promised goods or services is transferred to our customers, in an amount that reflects the consideration we expect to be entitled to in exchange for transferring those goods or providing services. We account for a contract when it has approval and commitment from both parties, the rights of the parties are identified, payment terms are identified, the contract has commercial substance and collectability of consideration is probable.
When determining whether the customer has obtained control of the goods or services, we consider any future performance obligations. A performance obligation is a promise in a contract to transfer a distinct good or service to the customer, and is the unit of account in Accounting Standards Codification 606 - Revenue from Contracts with Customers. Generally, there is no post-shipment obligation on product sold other than warranty obligations in the normal and ordinary course of business.
Contract transaction price is allocated to each distinct performance obligation and recognized as revenue when, or as, the performance obligation is satisfied. The majority of our contracts have a single performance obligation as the promise to transfer the individual goods or services is not separately identifiable from other promises in the contracts and, therefore, not distinct. For contracts with multiple performance obligations, stand-alone selling price is generally readily observable.
Our performance obligations are satisfied at a point in time or over time as work progresses. Revenue from products and services transferred to customers at a point in time accounted for 75%, 73% and 72% of our revenue for the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019 and 2018, respectively. Revenue on these contracts is recognized when obligations under the terms of the contract with our customer are satisfied; generally this occurs with the transfer of control upon shipment.
Revenue from products and services transferred to customers over time accounted for 25%, 27% and 28% of our revenue for the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019 and 2018, respectively. For the majority of our revenue recognized over time, we use an input measure to determine progress towards completion. Under this method, sales and gross profit are recognized as work is performed generally based on the relationship between the actual costs incurred and the total estimated costs at completion ("the cost-to-cost method") or based on efforts for measuring progress towards completion in situations in which this approach is more representative of the progress on the contract than the cost-to-cost method. Contract costs include labor, material, overhead and, when appropriate, general and administrative expenses. Changes to the original estimates may be required during the life of the contract and such estimates are reviewed on a regular basis. Sales and gross profit are adjusted using the cumulative catch-up method for revisions in estimated total contract costs. These reviews have not resulted in adjustments that were significant to our results of operations. For performance obligations related to long-term contracts, when estimates of total costs to be incurred on a performance obligation exceed total estimates of revenue to be earned, a provision for the entire loss on the performance obligation is recognized in the period the loss is determined.
We use an output method to measure progress towards completion for certain of our Enclosures businesses, as this method appropriately depicts performance towards satisfaction of the performance obligation. Under the output method, revenue is recognized based on number of units produced.
We apply a practical expedient to expense incremental costs of obtaining a contract when incurred because the amortization period would be less than one year. These costs primarily relate to sales commissions and are recorded in Selling, general and administrative in the Consolidated and Combined Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss). Further, we do not adjust the promised amount of consideration for the effects of a significant financing component if we expect, at contract inception, that the period between when we transfer a promised good or service to a customer and when the customer pays for that good or service will be less than one year.
Sales returns
The right of return may exist explicitly or implicitly with our customers. Our return policy allows for customer returns only upon our authorization. Goods returned must be product we continue to market and must be in salable condition. When the right of return exists, we adjust the transaction price for the estimated effect of returns. We estimate the expected returns based on historical sales levels, the timing and magnitude of historical sales return levels as a percent of sales, type of product, type of customer and a projection of this experience into the future.
Pricing and sales incentives
Our sales contracts may give customers the option to purchase additional goods or services priced at a discount. This can come in many forms, such as customer programs and incentive offerings including pricing arrangements, promotions and other volume-based incentives.
We reduce the transaction price for certain customer programs and incentive offerings including pricing arrangements, promotions and other volume-based incentives that represent variable consideration. Sales incentives given to our customers are recorded using either the expected value method or most likely amount approach for estimating the amount of consideration to which nVent shall be entitled. The expected value is the sum of probability-weighted amounts in a range of possible consideration amounts. An expected value is an appropriate estimate of the amount of variable consideration when there are a large number of contracts with similar characteristics. The most likely amount is the single most likely amount in a range of possible consideration amounts (that is, the single most likely outcome of the contract). The most likely amount is an appropriate estimate of the amount of variable consideration if the contract has limited possible outcomes (for example, an entity either achieves a performance bonus or does not).
Pricing is established at or prior to the time of sale with our customers and we record sales at the agreed-upon net selling price. However, certain of our businesses allow customers to apply for a refund of a percentage of the original purchase price if they can demonstrate sales to a qualifying end customer. We use the expected value method to estimate the anticipated refund to be paid based on historical experience and the transaction price is reduced for the probable cost of the discount.
Volume-based incentives involve rebates that are negotiated at or prior to the time of sale with the customer and are redeemable only if the customer achieves a specified cumulative level of sales or sales increase. Under these incentive programs, at the time of sale, we estimate the anticipated rebate to be paid based on forecasted sales levels. These forecasts are updated at least quarterly for each customer and the transaction price is reduced for the anticipated cost of the rebate. If the forecasted sales for a customer changes, the accrual for rebates is adjusted to reflect the new amount of rebates expected to be earned by the customer.
Shipping and handling costs
Amounts billed to customers for shipping and handling activities after the customer obtains control are treated as a promised service performance obligation and recorded in Net sales in the Consolidated and Combined Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss). Shipping and handling costs incurred by nVent for the delivery of goods to customers are considered a cost to fulfill the contract and are included in Cost of goods sold in the Consolidated and Combined Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss).
Contract assets and liabilities
Contract assets consist of unbilled amounts resulting from sales under long-term contracts when the cost-to-cost method of revenue recognition is utilized and revenue recognized exceeds the amount billed to the customer, such as when the customer retains a small portion of the contract price until completion of the contract. We typically receive interim payments on sales under long-term contracts as work progresses, although for some contracts, we may be entitled to receive an advance payment. Contract liabilities consist of advanced payments and billings in excess of costs incurred and deferred revenue.
Contract assets are recorded within Other current assets and contract liabilities are recorded within Other current liabilities in the Consolidated Balance Sheets.
Research and development
We conduct research and development (“R&D”) activities in our own facilities, which consist primarily of the development of new products, product applications and manufacturing processes.
Cash equivalents
We consider highly liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less at the date of acquisition to be cash equivalents.

Trade receivables and concentration of credit risk
We record an allowance for doubtful accounts to reduce our receivables balance by the amount that is estimated to be uncollectible from our customers, or the expected loss. Estimates used in determining the allowance for doubtful accounts are based on historical collection experience, including write-offs and recoveries, periodic credit evaluations of our customers' financial situation, and current circumstances as well as reasonable and supportable forecasts of future economic conditions. We generally do not require collateral. No customer receivable balances exceeded 10% of total net receivable balances as of December 31, 2020 or 2019.

Inventories
Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or net realizable value with substantially all inventories recorded using the first-in, first-out ("FIFO") cost method.

Property, plant and equipment, net
Property, plant and equipment is stated at historical cost. We compute depreciation by the straight-line method based on the following estimated useful lives:
 Years
Land improvements
5 to 20
Buildings and leasehold improvements
5 to 50
Machinery and equipment
3 to 15

Significant improvements that add to productive capacity or extend the lives of properties are capitalized. Costs for repairs and maintenance are charged to expense as incurred. When property is retired or otherwise disposed of, the recorded cost of the assets and their related accumulated depreciation are removed from the Consolidated Balance Sheets and any related gains or losses are included in income.

We review the recoverability of long-lived assets to be held and used, such as property, plant and equipment, when events or changes in circumstances occur that indicate the carrying value of the asset or asset group may not be recoverable. The assessment of possible impairment is based on our ability to recover the carrying value of the asset or asset group from the expected future pre-tax cash flows (undiscounted and without interest charges) of the related operations. If these cash flows are less than the carrying value of such asset or asset group, an impairment loss is recognized for the difference between estimated fair value and carrying value. Impairment losses on long-lived assets held for sale are determined in a similar manner, except that fair values are reduced for the cost to dispose of the assets. The measurement of impairment requires us to estimate future cash flows and the fair value of long-lived assets. We recorded no material impairment charges in 2020, 2019 or 2018.

The following table presents geographic Property, plant and equipment, net by region as of December 31:
In millions20202019
U.S. & Canada$159.0 $160.7 
Mexico39.6 42.1 
EMEA (1)
78.8 75.0 
Rest of World (2)
12.0 6.7 
Consolidated$289.4 $284.5 
(1) EMEA includes Europe, Middle East and Africa
(2) Rest of World includes Latin America and Asia-Pacific

Goodwill and identifiable intangible assets
Goodwill
Goodwill represents the excess of the cost of acquired businesses over the net of the fair value of identifiable tangible net assets and identifiable intangible assets purchased and liabilities assumed.
Goodwill is tested annually for impairment and is tested for impairment more frequently if events or changes in circumstances indicate that the asset might be impaired. The impairment test is performed by comparing the fair value of each reporting unit with its carrying amount, and recognizing an impairment expense for the amount by which the carrying amount exceeds the reporting unit's fair value, not to exceed the total amount of goodwill allocated to the reporting unit.

As a result of the adverse market and economic conditions attributed to the COVID-19 pandemic, combined with significant volatility in oil and gas prices leading to a potential sustained downturn in the energy industry, we concluded a triggering event occurred during the third quarter of 2020 for our Thermal Management reporting unit requiring an impairment test as of September 30, 2020. In order to perform the goodwill impairment test for the Thermal Management reporting unit, including consideration of market-based inputs such as a market capitalization reconciliation, we determined it was appropriate to measure the fair value of all of our reporting units as of September 30, 2020. There were no significant changes in facts or circumstances that resulted in a change in assumptions between our September 30, 2020 interim impairment assessment date and our October 1, 2020 annual impairment assessment date.

The fair value of each reporting unit is determined using a discounted cash flow analysis and market approach. Determining the fair value of the reporting units required the use of significant judgment, including assumptions about future revenues and expenses, capital expenditures and changes in working capital and discount rates, which are based on our annual operating plan and long-term business plan. These plans take into consideration numerous factors including historical experience, anticipated future economic conditions, including the impacts from the COVID-19 pandemic and growth expectations for the industries and end markets in which the reporting unit participates. The level of judgment and estimation is inherently higher in the current environment considering the uncertainty created by the COVID-19 pandemic. We have evaluated numerous factors and made significant assumptions, which include the severity and duration of the business disruption, the potential impact on customer demand, the timing and degree of economic recovery and ultimately, the combined effect of these assumptions on our future operating results and cash flows. Inputs used to estimate these fair values included significant unobservable inputs that reflect the Company’s assumptions about the inputs that market participants would use and, therefore, the fair value assessments are classified within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy defined by the accounting guidance.

In estimating fair value using the market approach, we identify a group of comparable publicly-traded companies for each reporting unit that are similar in terms of size and product offering. These groups of comparable companies are used to develop multiples based on total market-based invested capital as a multiple of earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (“EBITDA”). We determine our estimated values by applying these comparable EBITDA multiples to the operating results of our reporting units. The ultimate fair value of each reporting unit is determined considering the results of both valuation methods.

As a result of this analysis, in the third quarter of 2020 we recognized a pre-tax, non-cash goodwill impairment expense of $212.3 million related to the Thermal Management reporting unit. Subsequent to the impairment expense recorded in the quarter, the remaining goodwill for the Thermal Management reporting unit was $712.5 million. The impairment resulted in a $21.6 million income tax benefit associated with the proportionate share of tax deductible goodwill. The impairment expense is included in Impairment of goodwill and trade names on the Consolidated and Combined Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss). There was no impairment expense recorded in 2019 and 2018 related to goodwill.

Identifiable intangible assets
Our primary identifiable intangible assets include customer relationships, trade names, proprietary technologies and patents. Identifiable intangibles with definite lives are amortized and those identifiable intangibles with indefinite lives are not amortized. Identifiable intangible assets that are subject to amortization are evaluated for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount may not be recoverable. Identifiable intangible assets not subject to amortization are tested for impairment annually or more frequently if events warrant. We complete our annual impairment test during the fourth quarter each year for those identifiable assets not subject to amortization.

Due to the adverse market and economic conditions attributed to the COVID-19 pandemic, combined with significant volatility in oil and gas prices leading to a potential sustained downturn in the energy industry discussed above, we determined it was appropriate to measure the fair value of all of our identifiable intangible assets along with our reporting units as of September 30, 2020. There were no significant changes in facts or circumstances that resulted in a change in assumptions between our September 30, 2020 interim impairment assessment date and our October 1, 2020 annual impairment assessment date.

The impairment test for trade names consists of a comparison of the fair value of the trade name with its carrying value. Fair value is measured using the relief-from-royalty method. This method assumes the trade name has value to the extent that the owner is relieved of the obligation to pay royalties for the benefits received from them. This method requires us to estimate the
future revenue for the related brands, the appropriate royalty rate and the weighted average cost of capital. The non-recurring fair value measurement is a Level 3 measurement under the fair value hierarchy described below.

In 2020, we recognized a pre-tax, non-cash impairment expense of $8.2 million related to trade names. The impairment expense was recorded in Impairment of goodwill and trade names in our Consolidated and Combined Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss). There were no impairment expense recorded in 2019 or 2018 related to identifiable intangible assets.

Income taxes
We use the asset and liability approach to account for income taxes. Under this method, deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the expected future tax consequences of differences between the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases using enacted tax rates in effect for the year in which the differences are expected to reverse. The effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates is recognized in income in the period when the change is enacted. We maintain valuation allowances unless it is more likely than not that all or a portion of the deferred tax assets will be realized. Changes in valuation allowances from period to period are included in our tax provision in the period of change. We recognize the effect of income tax positions only if those positions are more likely than not to be sustained. Recognized income tax positions are measured at the largest amount that is more likely than not to be realized. Changes in recognition or measurement are reflected in the period in which the change in judgment occurs.

Pension and other post-retirement plans
We sponsor defined-benefit pension plans and a post-retirement health plan. The pension and other post-retirement benefit costs for these plans are determined from actuarial assumptions and methodologies, including discount rates and expected returns on plan assets. These assumptions are updated annually and are disclosed in Note 12.

For periods prior to the separation, certain nVent employees participated in defined benefit pension plans and post-retirement health plans sponsored by the former Parent. For purposes of these consolidated and combined financial statements, nVent accounted for these plans as multi-employer benefit plans. Accordingly, nVent did not record an asset or liability to recognize the funded status of these plans. However, nVent did record its share of the allocated expense, including net actuarial gains or losses described below.

We recognize changes in the fair value of plan assets and net actuarial gains or losses for pension and other post-retirement benefits annually in the fourth quarter each year (“mark-to-market adjustment”) and, if applicable, in any quarter in which an interim remeasurement is triggered. Net actuarial gains and losses occur when the actual experience differs from any of the various assumptions used to value our pension and other post-retirement plans or when assumptions change, as they may each year. The remaining components of pension expense, including service and interest costs and estimated return on plan assets, are recorded on a quarterly basis.

Earnings (loss) per ordinary share
Basic earnings (loss) per share are computed by dividing net income (loss) by the weighted-average number of ordinary shares outstanding. Diluted earnings (loss) per share are computed by dividing net income (loss) by the weighted-average number of ordinary shares outstanding including the dilutive effects of ordinary share equivalents.

Derivative financial instruments
We recognize all derivatives, including those embedded in other contracts, as either assets or liabilities at fair value in our Consolidated Balance Sheets. If the derivative is designated and is effective as a cash-flow hedge, the effective portion of changes in the fair value of the derivative are recorded in Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) ("AOCI") as a separate component of equity in the Consolidated Balance Sheets and are recognized in the Consolidated and Combined Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss) when the hedged item affects earnings. For a derivative that is not designated as or does not qualify as a hedge, changes in fair value are reported in earnings immediately.

Gains and losses on net investment hedges are included in AOCI as a separate component of equity in the Consolidated Balance Sheets.

We use derivative instruments for the purpose of hedging interest rate and currency exposures, which exist as part of ongoing business operations. We do not hold or issue derivative financial instruments for trading or speculative purposes. All other contracts that contain provisions meeting the definition of a derivative also meet the requirements for the normal purchases and normal sales scope exception. Our policy is not to enter into contracts with terms that cannot be designated as normal purchases or sales. From time to time, we may enter into short duration foreign currency contracts to hedge foreign currency risks.
Fair value measurements
Fair value is defined as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. Assets and liabilities measured at fair value are classified using the following hierarchy, which is based upon the transparency of inputs to the valuation as of the measurement date:

Level 1: Valuation is based on observable inputs such as quoted market prices (unadjusted) for identical assets or liabilities in active markets.
Level 2: Valuation is based on inputs such as quoted market prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets or other inputs that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly, for substantially the full term of the financial instrument.
Level 3: Valuation is based upon other unobservable inputs that are significant to the fair value measurement.

In making fair value measurements, observable market data must be used when available. When inputs used to measure fair value fall within different levels of the hierarchy, the level within which the fair value measurement is categorized is based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement.

Foreign currency translation
The financial statements of subsidiaries located outside of the U.S. are generally measured using the local currency as the functional currency, except for certain corporate entities outside of the U.S. which are measured using USD. Assets and liabilities of these subsidiaries are translated at the rates of exchange at the balance sheet date. Income and expense items are translated at average monthly rates of exchange. The resultant translation adjustments are included in AOCI as a separate component of equity.

Adoption of new accounting standards
On January 1, 2019, we adopted Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") No. 2016-02, “Leases” using the alternative transition method and did not recast comparative periods in transition to the new standard. In addition, we elected the package of practical expedients permitted under the transition guidance, which among other things, allowed us to carry forward the historical lease classification. We also elected to apply the practical expedient to not separate non-lease components from the lease components for all leases. Accordingly, all costs associated with a lease contract are accounted for as lease cost. In addition, we did not elect to apply the hindsight practical expedient. Adoption of the new standard resulted in the recording of additional right-of-use assets and lease liabilities of $44.2 million, as of January 1, 2019. The adoption of the standard did not have a material impact on our Consolidated and Combined Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss) or our Consolidated and Combined Statements of Cash Flows. We implemented internal controls and key system functionality to enable the preparation of financial information upon adoption.

Effective January 1, 2020, we adopted ASU 2017-04, "Intangibles-Goodwill and Other (Topic 350)". The new standard simplifies the subsequent measurement of goodwill by eliminating the second step of the goodwill impairment test. Instead, an entity should perform its annual or interim goodwill impairment test by comparing the fair value of a reporting unit with its carrying amount and recognize an impairment expense for the amount by which the carrying amount exceeds the reporting unit's fair value, not to exceed the total amount of goodwill allocated to the reporting unit.

In March 2020, the SEC amended Rule 3-10 of Regulation S-X regarding financial disclosure requirements for registered debt offerings involving subsidiaries as either issuers or guarantors. This amended rule narrows the circumstances that require separate financial statements or summarized financial disclosures of subsidiary issuers and guarantors and simplifies the summarized disclosures required in lieu of those statements. As a result of this amended rule, we have included narrative disclosures in lieu of separate financial statements and summarized financial disclosures as amounts presented would not be material because the guarantor and subsidiary issuer do not have material independent assets and operations unrelated to investments in consolidated subsidiaries.
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Revenue
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2020
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]  
Revenue Revenue
Disaggregation of revenue
We disaggregate our revenue from contracts with customers by geographic location and vertical, as we believe these best depict how the nature, amount, timing and uncertainty of our revenue and cash flows are affected by economic factors.
Geographic net sales information, based on geographic destination of the sale, was as follows:
Year ended December 31, 2020
In millionsEnclosuresElectrical & Fastening SolutionsThermal ManagementTotal
U.S. and Canada$618.7 $416.1 $260.2 $1,295.0 
Developed Europe (1)
238.2 104.8 128.7 471.7 
Developing (2)
82.3 33.3 74.1 189.7 
Other Developed (3)
13.7 14.9 13.6 42.2 
Total$952.9 $569.1 $476.6 $1,998.6 
Year ended December 31, 2019
In millionsEnclosuresElectrical & Fastening SolutionsThermal ManagementTotal
U.S. and Canada$715.5 $414.7 $351.9 $1,482.1 
Developed Europe (1)
212.5 109.3 136.3 458.1 
Developing (2)
92.5 42.0 87.7 222.2 
Other Developed (3)
13.3 13.6 14.7 41.6 
Total$1,033.8 $579.6 $590.6 $2,204.0 
Year ended December 31, 2018
In millionsEnclosuresElectrical & Fastening SolutionsThermal ManagementTotal
U.S. and Canada$704.3 $397.8 $351.4 $1,453.5 
Developed Europe (1)
202.7 110.8 174.4 487.9 
Developing (2)
101.0 47.1 80.9 229.0 
Other Developed (3)
11.7 15.0 16.5 43.2 
Total$1,019.7 $570.7 $623.2 $2,213.6 
(1) Developed Europe includes Western Europe and Eastern Europe included in European Union.
(2) Developing includes China, Eastern Europe not included in European Union, Latin America, Middle East and Southeast Asia.
(3) Other Developed includes Australia and Japan.
Vertical net sales information was as follows:
Year ended December 31, 2020
In millionsEnclosuresElectrical & Fastening SolutionsThermal ManagementTotal
Industrial$582.2 $110.2 $183.3 $875.7 
Commercial & Residential111.1 322.0 172.7 605.8 
Energy85.8 60.3 114.3 260.4 
Infrastructure173.8 76.6 6.3 256.7 
Total$952.9 $569.1 $476.6 $1,998.6 
Year ended December 31, 2019
In millionsEnclosuresElectrical & Fastening SolutionsThermal ManagementTotal
Industrial$623.2 $114.7 $240.4 $978.3 
Commercial & Residential113.2 338.1 186.2 637.5 
Energy103.4 55.2 155.5 314.1 
Infrastructure194.0 71.6 8.5 274.1 
Total$1,033.8 $579.6 $590.6 $2,204.0 
Year ended December 31, 2018
In millionsEnclosuresElectrical & Fastening SolutionsThermal ManagementTotal
Industrial$626.1 $112.7 $263.0 $1,001.8 
Commercial & Residential87.5 329.7 187.7 604.9 
Energy103.4 52.1 166.9 322.4 
Infrastructure202.7 76.2 5.6 284.5 
Total$1,019.7 $570.7 $623.2 $2,213.6 
Contract balances
Contract assets and liabilities consisted of the following:
In millionsDecember 31, 2020December 31, 2019$ Change% Change
Contract assets$45.6 $69.4 $(23.8)(34.3 %)
Contract liabilities11.3 13.7 (2.4)(17.5 %)
Net contract assets$34.3 $55.7 $(21.4)(38.4 %)
In millionsDecember 31, 2019December 31, 2018$ Change% Change
Contract assets$69.4 $74.4 $(5.0)(6.7 %)
Contract liabilities13.7 13.2 0.5 3.8 %
Net contract assets$55.7 $61.2 $(5.5)(9.0 %)
The $21.4 million and the $5.5 million decreases in net contract assets in 2020 and 2019, respectively, were primarily the result of timing of milestone payments. The majority of our contract liabilities at December 31, 2019 and 2018 were recognized in revenue as of December 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively. There were no material impairment losses recognized on our contract assets for the twelve months ended December 31, 2020 and 2019.
Remaining performance obligations
We have elected the practical expedient to disclose only the value of remaining performance obligations for contracts with an original expected length of one year or more. On December 31, 2020, we had $86.3 million of remaining performance obligations on contracts with original expected duration of one year or more. We expect to recognize the majority of our remaining performance obligations on these contracts within the next twelve to eighteen months.
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Restructuring
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2020
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]  
Restructuring RestructuringDuring 2020, 2019 and 2018, we initiated and continued execution of certain business restructuring initiatives aimed at reducing our fixed cost structure and realigning our business. Additionally in 2020, we initiated certain actions in response to the decrease in expected demand attributed to the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic and recent significant volatility in oil and gas prices leading to a potential sustained downturn in the energy industry. Restructuring initiatives during the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019 and 2018 included a reduction in hourly and salaried headcount of approximately 500, 400 and 50 employees, respectively.
Restructuring related costs included in Selling, general and administrative in the Consolidated and Combined Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss) included costs for severance and other restructuring costs as follows:
 Years ended December 31
In millions202020192018
Severance and related costs$15.0 $19.6 $7.3 
Other2.7 2.3 0.4 
Total restructuring costs$17.7 $21.9 $7.7 
Other restructuring costs primarily consist of asset impairment and various contract termination costs.

Restructuring costs by reportable segment were as follows:
Years ended December 31
In millions202020192018
Enclosures$8.5 $5.3 $1.3 
Electrical & Fastening Solutions1.0 2.2 1.9 
Thermal Management6.2 6.6 2.8 
Other2.0 7.8 1.7 
Consolidated $17.7 $21.9 $7.7 
Activity related to accrued severance and related costs recorded in Other current liabilities in the Consolidated Balance Sheets is summarized as follows:
 Years ended December 31
In millions20202019
Beginning balance$9.5 $3.8 
Costs incurred15.0 19.6 
Cash payments and other(17.9)(13.9)
Ending balance$6.6 $9.5 
v3.20.4
Earnings Per Share
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2020
Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Abstract]  
Earnings Per Share Earnings (Loss) Per ShareBasic and diluted earnings (loss) per share were calculated as follows:
 Years ended December 31
In millions, except per share data202020192018
Net income (loss)$(47.2)$222.7 $230.8 
Weighted average ordinary shares outstanding
Basic169.6 171.6 178.6 
Dilutive impact of stock options, restricted stock units and performance share units— 1.4 2.2 
Diluted169.6 173.0 180.8 
Earnings (loss) per ordinary share
Basic earnings (loss) per ordinary share$(0.28)$1.30 $1.29 
Diluted earnings (loss) per ordinary share$(0.28)$1.29 $1.28 
Anti-dilutive stock options excluded from the calculation of diluted earnings (loss) per share4.2 2.1 1.0 
v3.20.4
Acquisitions (Notes)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2020
Business Combinations [Abstract]  
Acquisitions Acquisitions
On August 30, 2019, we completed the acquisition of Eldon Holding AB ("Eldon") for $127.8 million, net of cash acquired. Eldon, now part of our Enclosures segment, is an innovative European based manufacturer of enclosures that protect sensitive electrical, electronic and data and telecommunications components.
The excess purchase price over tangible net assets and identified intangible assets acquired has been allocated to goodwill in the amount of $51.2 million, none of which is expected to be deductible for income tax purposes. Identifiable intangible assets acquired included $46.7 million of definite-lived customer relationships with an estimated useful life of 17 years.

On February 10, 2020, we acquired substantially all of the assets of WBT LLC ("WBT") for $29.9 million in cash. The U.S. based WBT business manufactures high-quality cable tray systems that will be marketed as part of the nVent CADDY product line within our Electrical and Fastening Solutions segment and nVent HOFFMAN product line within our Enclosures segment.

The excess purchase price over tangible net assets and identified intangible assets acquired has been preliminarily allocated to goodwill in the amount of $13.7 million, substantially all of which is expected to be deductible for income tax purposes. Identifiable intangible assets acquired included $11.3 million of definite-lived customer relationships with an estimated useful life of 12 years.

The pro forma impact of these acquisitions is not material.
v3.20.4
Goodwill and Other Identifiable Intangible Assets
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2020
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]  
Goodwill and Other Identifiable Intangible Assets Goodwill and Other Identifiable Intangible Assets
The changes in the carrying amount of goodwill by reportable segment were as follows:
In millionsDecember 31, 2019Acquisitions/
divestitures
ImpairmentForeign currency
translation/other
December 31, 2020
Enclosures$315.4 $6.4 $— $10.3 $332.1 
Electrical & Fastening Solutions1,038.2 13.7 — — 1,051.9 
Thermal Management925.5 — (212.3)1.0 714.2 
Total goodwill$2,279.1 $20.1 $(212.3)$11.3 $2,098.2 
In millionsDecember 31, 2018Acquisitions/
divestitures
ImpairmentForeign currency
translation/other
December 31, 2019
Enclosures$272.0 $45.1 $— $(1.7)$315.4 
Electrical & Fastening Solutions1,038.2 — — — 1,038.2 
Thermal Management924.1 — — 1.4 925.5 
Total goodwill$2,234.3 $45.1 $— $(0.3)$2,279.1 
In 2020, we recognized pre-tax, non-cash impairment expense of $212.3 million related to goodwill in the Thermal Management reporting unit. There was no impairment expense recorded in 2019 or 2018 related to goodwill.
Identifiable intangible assets consisted of the following at December 31:
  
20202019
In millionsCostAccumulated
amortization
NetCostAccumulated
amortization
Net
Definite-life intangibles
Customer relationships$1,214.5 $(389.6)$824.9 $1,197.9 $(326.1)$871.8 
Proprietary technologies and patents
16.3 (8.8)7.5 14.8 (7.4)7.4 
Total definite-life intangibles1,230.8 (398.4)832.4 1,212.7 (333.5)879.2 
Indefinite-life intangibles
Trade names273.1 — 273.1 281.3 — 281.3 
Total intangibles$1,503.9 $(398.4)$1,105.5 $1,494.0 $(333.5)$1,160.5 
Identifiable intangible asset amortization expense in 2020, 2019 and 2018 was $64.2 million, $61.4 million and $60.9 million, respectively. In 2020, we recognized pre-tax, non-cash impairment expense of $8.2 million related to trade names. There was no impairment expense recorded in 2019 or 2018 related to trade names.
Estimated future amortization expense for identifiable intangible assets during the next five years is as follows:
In millions20212022202320242025
Estimated amortization expense$63.4 $63.3 $63.1 $62.5 $62.5 
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Supplemental Balance Sheet Information
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2020
Disclosure Supplemental Balance Sheet Information [Abstract]  
Supplemental Balance Sheet Information Supplemental Balance Sheet Information
  
December 31
In millions20202019
Inventories
Raw materials and supplies$67.3 $67.1 
Work-in-process24.4 25.6 
Finished goods143.5 152.0 
Total inventories$235.2 $244.7 
Other current assets
Contract assets$45.6 $69.4 
Prepaid expenses29.8 32.5 
Prepaid income taxes13.4 9.0 
Other current assets4.1 2.4 
Total other current assets$92.9 $113.3 
Property, plant and equipment, net
Land and land improvements$41.0 $40.6 
Buildings and leasehold improvements185.5 181.6 
Machinery and equipment461.4 440.4 
Construction in progress30.3 16.5 
Total property, plant and equipment718.2 679.1 
Accumulated depreciation and amortization428.8 394.6 
Total property, plant and equipment, net$289.4 $284.5 
Other non-current assets
Deferred compensation plan assets$20.0 $17.3 
Lease right-of-use assets45.6 44.2 
Deferred tax assets29.8 40.9 
Other non-current assets13.2 15.1 
Total other non-current assets$108.6 $117.5 
Other current liabilities
Dividends payable$29.4 $29.7 
Accrued rebates40.5 44.1 
Contract liabilities11.3 13.7 
Accrued taxes payable32.8 24.8 
Current lease liabilities14.2 14.7 
Other current liabilities60.3 58.7 
Total other current liabilities$188.5 $185.7 
Other non-current liabilities
Income taxes payable$31.7 $31.9 
Deferred compensation plan liabilities20.0 17.3 
Non-current lease liabilities35.7 33.7 
Other non-current liabilities22.9 10.6 
Total other non-current liabilities$110.3 $93.5 
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Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2020
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Abstract]  
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Components of AOCI consist of the following at December 31:
In millions20202019
Cumulative translation adjustments$(104.2)$(100.5)
Change in market value of derivative financial instruments, net of tax9.0 1.9 
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)$(95.2)$(98.6)
v3.20.4
Debt
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2020
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]  
Debt Debt
Debt and the average interest rates on debt outstanding were as follows:
In millionsAverage
interest rate at
Maturity
year
December 31
December 31, 202020202019
Revolving credit facility1.520%2023$34.6 $134.6 
Senior notes - fixed rate 3.950%2023300.0 300.0 
Senior notes - fixed rate4.550%2028500.0 500.0 
Term loan facility1.520%2023117.5 135.0 
Unamortized issuance costs and discountsN/AN/A(4.1)(5.0)
Total debt948.0 1,064.6 
Less: Current maturities and short-term borrowings(20.0)(17.5)
Long-term debt$928.0 $1,047.1 
Senior notes
In March 2018, nVent Finance S.à r.l. (“nVent Finance” or "Subsidiary Issuer"), a 100-percent owned subsidiary of nVent, issued $300.0 million aggregate principal amount of 3.950% senior notes due 2023 (the "2023 Notes") and $500.0 million aggregate principal amount of 4.550% senior notes due 2028 (the "2028 Notes" and, collectively with the 2023 Notes, the "Notes"). Interest on the Notes is payable semi-annually in arrears on April 15 and October 15 of each year.

The Notes are fully and unconditionally guaranteed as to payment by nVent (the "Parent Company Guarantor"). There are no subsidiaries that guarantee the Notes. The Parent Company Guarantor is a holding company that has no independent assets or operations unrelated to its investments in consolidated subsidiaries. The Subsidiary Issuer is a holding company that has no independent assets or operations unrelated to its investments in consolidated subsidiaries and the issuance of the Notes and other external debt. The Parent Company Guarantor’s principal source of cash flow, including cash flow to make payments on the Notes pursuant to the guarantees, is dividends from its subsidiaries. The Subsidiary Issuer’s principal source of cash flow is interest income from its subsidiaries. None of the subsidiaries of the Parent Company Guarantor or the Subsidiary Issuer is under any direct obligation to pay or otherwise fund amounts due on the Notes or the guarantees, whether in the form of dividends, distributions, loans or other payments. In addition, there may be statutory and regulatory limitations on the payment of dividends from certain subsidiaries of the Parent Company Guarantor or the Subsidiary Issuer. If such subsidiaries are unable to transfer funds to the Parent Company Guarantor or the Subsidiary Issuer and sufficient cash or liquidity is not otherwise available, the Parent Company Guarantor or the Subsidiary Issuer may not be able to make principal and interest payments on their outstanding debt, including the Notes or the guarantees.

The Notes constitute general unsecured senior obligations of the Subsidiary Issuer and rank equally in right of payment with all existing and future unsubordinated and unsecured indebtedness and liabilities of the Subsidiary Issuer. The guarantees of the Notes by the Parent Company Guarantor constitute general unsecured obligations of the Parent Company Guarantor and rank equally in right of payment with all existing and future unsubordinated and unsecured indebtedness and liabilities of the Subsidiary Issuer. Subject to certain qualifications and exceptions, the indenture pursuant to which the Notes were issued contains covenants that, among other things, restrict nVent’s, nVent Finance’s and certain subsidiaries’ ability to merge or consolidate with another person, create liens or engage in sale and lease-back transactions.

There are no significant restrictions on the ability of nVent to obtain funds from its subsidiaries by dividend or loan. None of the assets of nVent or its subsidiaries represents restricted net assets pursuant to the guidelines established by the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Senior credit facilities
In March 2018, nVent Finance entered into a credit agreement with a syndicate of banks providing for a five-year $200.0 million senior unsecured term loan facility (the "Term Loan Facility") and a five-year $600.0 million senior unsecured revolving credit facility (the "Revolving Credit Facility" and, together with the Term Loan Facility, the "Senior Credit Facilities"). We have the option to request to increase the Revolving Credit Facility in an aggregate amount of up to $300.0 million, subject to customary conditions, including the commitment of the participating lenders. Total availability under the Revolving Credit Facility was $565.4 million as of December 31, 2020.

Our debt agreements contain certain financial covenants, the most restrictive of which are in the Senior Credit Facilities, including that we may not permit (i) the ratio of our consolidated debt (net of our consolidated unrestricted cash in excess of $5.0 million but not to exceed $250.0 million) to our consolidated net income (excluding, among other things, non-cash gains and losses) before interest, taxes, depreciation, amortization and non-cash share-based compensation expense ("EBITDA") on the last day of any period of four consecutive fiscal quarters to exceed 3.75 to 1.00 and (ii) the ratio of our EBITDA to our consolidated interest expense for the same period to be less than 3.00 to 1.00. In addition, subject to certain qualifications and exceptions, the Senior Credit Facilities also contain covenants that, among other things, restrict our ability to create liens, merge or consolidate with another person, make acquisitions and incur subsidiary debt. As of December 31, 2020, we were in compliance with all financial covenants in our debt agreements, and there is no material uncertainty about our ongoing ability to meet those covenants.
Debt outstanding at December 31, 2020, excluding unamortized issuance costs and discounts, matures on a calendar year basis as follows:
In millions20212022202320242025ThereafterTotal
Contractual debt obligation maturities
$20.0 $20.0 $412.1 $— $— $500.0 $952.1 
v3.20.4
Derivatives and Financial Instruments
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2020
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Abstract]  
Derivatives and Financial Instruments Derivatives and Financial Instruments
Derivative financial instruments
We are exposed to market risk related to changes in foreign currency exchange rates. To manage the volatility related to this exposure, we periodically enter into a variety of derivative financial instruments. Our objective is to reduce, where it is deemed appropriate to do so, fluctuations in earnings and cash flows associated with changes in foreign currency exchange rates. The derivative contracts contain credit risk to the extent that our bank counterparties may be unable to meet the terms of the agreements. The amount of such credit risk is generally limited to the unrealized gains, if any, in such contracts. Such risk is minimized by limiting those counterparties to major financial institutions of high credit quality.

Foreign currency contracts
We conduct business in various locations throughout the world and are subject to market risk due to changes in the value of foreign currencies in relation to our reporting currency, the U.S. dollar. We manage our economic and transaction exposure to certain market-based risks through the use of foreign currency derivative financial instruments. Our objective in holding these derivatives is to reduce the volatility in net earnings and cash flows associated with changes in foreign currency rates. The majority of our foreign currency contracts have an original maturity date of less than one year.

At December 31, 2020 and 2019, we had outstanding foreign currency derivative contracts with gross notional U.S. dollar equivalent amounts of $41.8 million and $34.5 million, respectively. The impact of these contracts on the Consolidated and Combined Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss) was not material for any period presented.

Cross currency swaps
At December 31, 2020 and 2019, we had outstanding cross currency swap agreements with a combined notional amount of $329.0 million and $303.5 million, respectively. The agreements are accounted for as either cash flow hedges, to hedge foreign currency fluctuations on certain intercompany debt, or as net investment hedge, to manage our exposure to fluctuations in the Euro-U.S. Dollar exchange rate. At December 30, 2020 and 2019, we had deferred foreign currency gains of $6.9 million and $1.9 million, respectively, in Accumulated other comprehensive loss associated with our cross currency swap activity.
Interest rate swaps
We are also exposed to interest rate risk fluctuations in connection with the planned issuance of long-term debt. To manage the volatility related to this exposure, we may use forward starting interest rate swaps to fix a portion of the interest cost associated with anticipated future financings. In 2020, we entered into a forward starting interest rate swap to hedge the variability of cash flows attributable to changes in the benchmark swap interest rate (London Inter-Bank Offer Rate) associated with the anticipated refinancing of the 2023 Notes. The interest rate swap contract has a notional amount of $200 million and is expected to mature in 2023. The interest rates swaps are accounted for as cash flow hedges since they hedge the risk of an increase in treasury rates for the forecasted interest payments of an anticipated fixed-rate debt issuance. The impact of this contract on the Consolidated and Combined Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss) was not material for any period presented.
Fair value of financial instruments
The following methods were used to estimate the fair values of each class of financial instrument:
•short-term financial instruments (cash and cash equivalents, accounts and notes receivable, accounts and notes payable and variable-rate debt) — recorded amount approximates fair value because of the short maturity period;
•long-term fixed-rate debt, including current maturities — fair value is based on market quotes available for issuance of debt with similar terms, which are inputs that are classified as Level 2 in the valuation hierarchy defined by the accounting guidance;
•foreign currency contract and interest rate swap agreements — fair values are determined through the use of models that consider various assumptions, including time value, yield curves, as well as other relevant economic measures, which are observable inputs that are classified as Level 2 in the valuation hierarchy defined by the accounting guidance; and
•deferred compensation plan assets (mutual funds, common/collective trusts and cash equivalents for payment of certain non-qualified benefits for retired, terminated and active employees) — fair value of mutual funds and cash equivalents are based on quoted market prices in active markets that are classified as Level 1 in the valuation hierarchy defined by the accounting guidance; fair value of common/collective trusts are valued at net asset value ("NAV"), which is based on the fair value of the underlying securities owned by the fund divided by the number of shares outstanding.
The recorded amounts and estimated fair values of total debt, excluding unamortized issuance costs and discounts, at December 31 were as follows:
 20202019
In millionsRecorded
Amount
Fair ValueRecorded
Amount
Fair Value
Variable rate debt$152.1 $152.1 $269.6 $269.6 
Fixed rate debt800.0 915.2 800.0 863.5 
Total debt$952.1 $1,067.3 $1,069.6 $1,133.1 
 
Financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis at December 31 were as follows:
Recurring fair value measurements2020
In millionsLevel 1Level 2Level 3NAVTotal
Foreign currency contract liabilities$— $(14.3)$— $— $(14.3)
Foreign currency contract assets— 0.9 — — 0.9 
Interest rate swap assets— 2.1 — — 2.1 
Deferred compensation plan assets15.6 — — 4.4 20.0 
Total recurring fair value measurements$15.6 $(11.3)$— $4.4 $8.7 
Recurring fair value measurements2019
In millionsLevel 1Level 2Level 3NAVTotal
Foreign currency contract liabilities$— $(3.4)$— $— $(3.4)
Foreign currency contract assets— 7.6 — — 7.6 
Deferred compensation plan assets12.8 — — 4.5 17.3 
Total recurring fair value measurements$12.8 $4.2 $— $4.5 $21.5 
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Income Taxes
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2020
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]  
Income Taxes Income Taxes
Income (loss) before income taxes consisted of the following:
Years ended December 31
In millions202020192018
Federal (1)
$(1.7)$(21.1)$(20.4)
International (2)
(7.8)278.5 289.1 
Income (loss) before income taxes$(9.5)$257.4 $268.7 
(1)"Federal" reflects U.K. income (loss) before income taxes.
(2)"International" reflects non-U.K. income (loss) before income taxes.
The provision for income taxes consisted of the following:
 Years ended December 31
In millions202020192018
Currently payable
International (1)
51.8 55.6 47.0 
Total current taxes51.8 55.6 47.0 
Deferred
Federal (2)
$0.2 $— $— 
International (1)
(14.3)(20.9)(9.1)
Total deferred taxes(14.1)(20.9)(9.1)
Total provision for income taxes$37.7 $34.7 $37.9 
(1)"International" represents non-U.K. taxes.
(2)"Federal" represents U.K. taxes.
Reconciliations of the federal statutory income tax rate to our effective tax rate were as follows:
 Years ended December 31
Percentages202020192018
Federal statutory income tax rate (1)
19.0 %19.0 %19.0 %
Tax effect of international operations (2)
153.1 (2.2)(6.1)
Change in valuation allowances(308.0)(3.6)0.9 
Withholding taxes(14.3)0.4 0.3 
Excess tax benefits on stock-based compensation1.2 (0.1)— 
Tax effect of goodwill impairment(247.8)— — 
Effective tax rate (3)
(396.8 %)13.5 %14.1 %
(1)The statutory rate for 2020, 2019 and 2018 reflects the U.K. statutory rate of 19.0%.
(2)The tax effect of international operations consists of non-U.K. jurisdictions.
(3)The Company's effective tax rate for the period ended December 31, 2020 is negative due to the loss before income taxes, resulting primarily from the impairment of goodwill, compared to the net tax expense recorded for the period.
Reconciliations of the beginning and ending gross unrecognized tax benefits were as follows:
 Years ended December 31
In millions202020192018
Beginning balance$17.0 $16.8 $24.6 
Gross increases for tax positions in prior periods0.3 0.3 2.3 
Gross decreases for tax positions in prior periods(1.4)(1.3)(1.6)
Gross increases based on tax positions related to the current year1.1 1.8 1.2 
Gross decreases related to settlements with taxing authorities(2.5)(0.2)(8.0)
Reductions due to statute expiration(0.5)(0.1)(1.9)
Gross increases (decreases) due to currency fluctuations0.3 (0.3)0.2 
Gross increases due to acquisitions2.8 — — 
Ending balance$17.1 $17.0 $16.8 

We record gross unrecognized tax benefits in Other current liabilities and Other non-current liabilities in the Consolidated Balance Sheets. Included in the $17.1 million of total gross unrecognized tax benefits as of December 31, 2020 was $15.9 million of tax benefits that, if recognized, would impact the effective tax rate. It is reasonably possible that the gross unrecognized tax benefits as of December 31, 2020 may decrease by a range of zero to $3.6 million during 2021, primarily as a result of the resolution of non-U.K. examinations and the expiration of various statutes of limitations.

Based on the outcome of tax examinations, or as a result of the expiration of statute of limitations for specific jurisdictions, it is reasonably possible that certain unrecognized tax benefits for tax positions taken on previously filed tax returns will materially change from those recorded as liabilities in our financial statements. A number of tax periods from 2009 to present are under audit by tax authorities in various jurisdictions, including Canada, France, Germany and Romania. Certain nVent entities are currently subject to IRS audit in the U.S. for 2018 tax periods prior to the separation. We anticipate that several of these audits may be concluded in the foreseeable future.

We record penalties and interest related to unrecognized tax benefits in Provision for income taxes and Net interest expense, respectively, in the Consolidated and Combined Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss). As of December 31, 2020 and 2019, we have liabilities of $2.3 million and $1.7 million, respectively, for the possible payment of penalties and $3.5 million and $3.0 million, respectively, for the possible payment of interest expense, which are recorded in Other current liabilities in the Consolidated Balance Sheets.

No additional income taxes have been provided for any undistributed foreign earnings or outside basis difference inherent in subsidiaries as these amounts continue to be indefinitely reinvested in foreign operations.

Deferred taxes arise because of different treatment between financial statement accounting and tax accounting, known as "temporary differences." We record the tax effect of these temporary differences as "deferred tax assets" (generally items that can be used as a tax deduction or credit in future periods) and "deferred tax liabilities" (generally items for which we received a tax deduction but the tax impact has not yet been recorded in the Consolidated and Combined Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss)).

Deferred taxes were recorded in the Consolidated Balance Sheets at December 31 as follows:
In millions20202019
Other non-current assets$29.8 $40.9 
Deferred tax liabilities230.1 237.8 
Net deferred tax liabilities$200.3 $196.9 
The tax effects of the major items recorded as deferred tax assets and liabilities at December 31 were as follows:
In millions20202019
Deferred tax assets
Accrued liabilities and reserves$8.5 $10.4 
Pension and other post-retirement compensation and benefits41.4 36.9 
Employee compensation and benefits16.1 11.8 
Tax loss and credit carryforwards137.8 138.1 
Interest limitation 15.8 20.0 
Other assets10.1 9.0 
Total deferred tax assets229.7 226.2 
Valuation allowance154.5 125.3 
Deferred tax assets, net of valuation allowance75.2 100.9 
Deferred tax liabilities
Property, plant and equipment17.1 17.6 
Goodwill and other intangibles240.2 262.2 
Other liabilities18.2 18.0 
Total deferred tax liabilities275.5 297.8 
Net deferred tax liabilities$200.3 $196.9 

Included in tax loss and credit carryforwards in the table above is a deferred tax asset of $3.1 million as of December 31, 2020 related to foreign tax credit carryover from the tax period ended December 31, 2017 and related to transition taxes. The entire amount is subject to a valuation allowance. The foreign tax credit is eligible for carryforward until the tax period ending December 31, 2027.
As of December 31, 2020, tax loss carryforwards of $484.6 million were available to offset future income. A valuation allowance of $122.1 million exists for deferred income tax benefits related to the tax loss carryforwards which may not be realized. We believe sufficient taxable income will be generated in the respective jurisdictions to allow us to fully recover the remainder of the tax losses. The tax losses relate to non-U.S. carryforwards which are subject to varying expiration periods. Non-U.S. carryforwards of $400.0 million are located in jurisdictions with unlimited tax loss carryforward periods, while the remainder will begin to expire in 2021.
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Benefit Plans
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2020
Retirement Benefits [Abstract]  
Benefit Plans Benefit Plans
Pension and other post-retirement plans
We sponsor U.S. and non-U.S. defined-benefit pension and other post-retirement plans. The defined benefit pension plans cover certain non-U.S. employees and retirees, and the pension benefits are based principally on an employee's years of service and/or compensation levels near retirement. In addition, we provide certain post-retirement health care and life insurance benefits. Generally, the post-retirement health care and life insurance plans require contributions from retirees.
Obligations and funded status
The following tables present reconciliations of plan benefit obligations, fair value of plan assets and the funded status of pension plans and other post-retirement plans as of and for the years ended December 31, 2020 and 2019:
 Pension plansPost-retirement health plan
In millions2020201920202019
Change in benefit obligations
Benefit obligation beginning of year
$210.8 $199.5 $17.3 $16.2 
Service cost6.7 5.9 0.1 0.1 
Interest cost3.5 4.0 0.5 0.6 
Plan settlements(0.2)(0.5)— — 
Actuarial loss11.0 27.3 1.6 1.5 
Foreign currency translation20.6 (4.2)— — 
Benefits paid(6.8)(5.0)(1.0)(1.1)
Plan curtailment gain(4.2)— — — 
Plan transfer— (16.2)— — 
Benefit obligation end of year$241.4 $210.8 $18.5 $17.3 
Change in plan assets
Fair value of plan assets beginning of year
$28.7 $41.8 $— $— 
Actual return on plan assets1.9 3.0 — — 
Company contributions5.7 5.2 1.1 1.1 
Plan settlements(0.3)(0.5)— — 
Foreign currency translation2.0 0.4 — — 
Benefits paid(6.8)(5.0)(1.1)(1.1)
Plan transfer
— (16.2)— — 
Fair value of plan assets end of year
$31.2 $28.7 $— $— 
Funded status
Fair value of plan assets end of year
$31.2 $28.7 $— $— 
Benefit obligation end of year
241.4 210.8 18.5 17.3 
Benefit obligations in excess of the fair value of plan assets
$(210.2)$(182.1)$(18.5)$(17.3)

In the fourth quarter of 2019, we transferred all of our remaining benefit obligations and plan assets attributed to a pension plan in the U.K. to a third-party insurance company purchased through an annuity contract. The transfer of benefit obligations and plan assets are reflected in the Plan transfer lines in the table above.

In the fourth quarter of 2020, we amended a defined benefit pension plan in Germany to close participation to employees hired after October 1, 2020 and employees more than 10 years from retirement age. These employees are eligible to participate in a defined contribution pension plan starting on October 1, 2020. Benefits to be provided to plan participants remaining in the legacy defined benefit plan are not affected. The amendment of the defined benefit pension plan triggered a curtailment, which required a remeasurement of the benefit obligation. The remeasurement resulted in a curtailment gain (decrease in the benefit obligation) of $4.2 million, which is reflected in Other expense in the Consolidated and Combined Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss).
Amounts recorded in the Consolidated Balance Sheets at December 31 were as follows:
 Pension plansPost-retirement health plan
In millions2020201920202019
Other non-current assets$2.1 $1.7 $— $— 
Current liabilities(4.3)(3.7)(1.2)(1.2)
Non-current liabilities(208.0)(180.1)(17.3)(16.1)
Benefit obligations in excess of the fair value of plan assets
$(210.2)$(182.1)$(18.5)$(17.3)
The accumulated benefit obligation for all defined benefit plans was $234.9 million and $199.5 million at December 31, 2020 and 2019, respectively.
 
Information for pension plans with an accumulated benefit obligation or projected benefit obligation in excess of plan assets as of December 31 was as follows:
 Projected benefit obligation
exceeds the fair value
of plan assets
Accumulated benefit  obligation
exceeds the fair value of
plan assets
In millions2020201920202019
Projected benefit obligation$227.7 $198.3 $227.7 $198.3 
Fair value of plan assets15.3 14.6 15.3 14.6 
Accumulated benefit obligationN/AN/A221.2 187.1 
Components of net periodic benefit expense for our pension plans were as follow for the years ended December 31:
In millions202020192018
Service cost$6.7 $5.9 $5.8 
Interest cost3.5 4.0 4.2 
Expected return on plan assets(1.3)(1.1)(1.4)
Net actuarial loss10.3 25.4 7.5 
Plan curtailment gain(4.2)— — 
Net periodic benefit expense$15.0 $34.2 $16.1 
Components of net periodic benefit expense for our post-retirement plan for the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019 and 2018, were not material.
Assumptions
Weighted-average assumptions used to determine benefit obligations as of December 31 were as follows:
 Pension plansPost-retirement health plan
Percentages202020192018202020192018
Discount rate1.26 %1.54 %2.25 %2.17 %3.08 %4.10 %
Rate of compensation increase
2.96 %2.97 %2.97 %— %— %— %

Weighted-average assumptions used to determine net periodic benefit expense for years ended December 31 were as follows:
 Pension plansPost-retirement health plan
Percentages202020192018202020192018
Discount rate1.54 %2.25 %2.25 %3.08 %4.10 %3.40 %
Expected long-term return on plan assets
3.91 %4.15 %3.45 %— %— %— %
Rate of compensation increase
2.97 %2.97 %2.98 %— %— %— %
Uncertainty in the securities markets and U.S. economy could result in investment returns less than those assumed. Should the securities markets decline or medical and prescription drug costs increase at a rate greater than assumed, we would expect increasing annual combined net pension and other post-retirement costs for the next several years. Should actual experience differ from actuarial assumptions, the projected pension benefit obligation and net pension cost and accumulated other post-retirement benefit obligation and other post-retirement benefit cost would be affected in future years.
Discount rates
The discount rate reflects the current rate at which the pension liabilities could be effectively settled at the end of the year based on our December 31 measurement date. The discount rates on our pension plans ranged from 0.00% to 2.75%, 0.25% to 3.25% and 0.50% to 4.25% in 2020, 2019 and 2018, respectively. The discount rates are determined by matching high-quality, fixed-income debt instruments with maturities corresponding to the expected timing of benefit payments as of the annual
measurement date for each of the various plans. There are no known or anticipated changes in our discount rate assumptions that will materially impact our pension expense in 2021.
Expected rates of return
The expected rates of return on our pension plan assets ranged from 1.00% to 5.00%, 1.00% to 5.25% and 1.00% to 5.50% in 2020, 2019 and 2018, respectively. The expected rate of return is designed to be a long-term assumption that may be subject to considerable year-to-year variance from actual returns. In developing the expected long-term rate of return, we considered our historical returns, with consideration given to forecasted economic conditions, our asset allocations, input from external consultants and broader longer-term market indices. Any difference in the expected rate and actual returns will be included with the actuarial gain or loss recorded in the fourth quarter when our plans are remeasured.
Pension plans assets
Objective
The primary objective of our investment strategy is to meet the pension obligation to our employees at a reasonable cost to us. This is primarily accomplished through growth of capital and safety of the funds invested.
Asset allocation
The majority of our pension plan assets are invested in fixed income and equity securities which is consistent with our investment policy goals. Actual investments for our pension plans as of December 31 were as follows:
 Actual
Percentages20202019
Equity securities43 %43 %
Fixed income41 %42 %
Alternative investments12 %11 %
Cash equivalents4 %4 %

Fair value measurement
The fair values of our pension plan assets as of December 31 were as follows:
In millions20202019
Cash equivalents$1.3 $1.2 
Fixed income:
Corporate and non U.S. government12.7 11.9 
Other investments (alternative investments)3.8 3.1 
Total investments at fair value$17.8 $16.2 
Investments measured at net asset value (equity securities)13.4 12.5 
Total$31.2 $28.7 

Valuation methodologies used for investments measured at fair value, each of which is classified as Level 2 in the fair value hierarchy, were as follows:
•cash equivalents — Cash equivalents consist of investments in commingled funds valued based on observable market data.
•fixed income — Investments in corporate bonds, government securities, mortgages and asset backed securities were valued based upon quoted market prices for similar securities and other observable market data. Investments in commingled funds were generally valued at the net asset value of units held at the end of the period based upon the value of the underlying investments as determined by quoted market prices or by a pricing service.
•other investments — Other investments include investments in commingled funds with diversified investment strategies. Investments in commingled funds were valued at the net asset value of units held at the end of the period based upon the value of the underlying investments as determined by quoted market prices or by a pricing service.
Cash flows
Contributions
Pension and post-retirement plan contributions totaled $6.8 million and $5.8 million in 2020 and 2019, respectively. The 2021 expected contributions will equal or exceed our minimum funding requirements of $7.8 million.
Estimated future benefit payments
The following benefit payments, which reflect expected future service or payout from termination, as appropriate, are expected to be paid by the plans for the years ended December 31 as follows:
In millionsPension plansPost-retirement health plan
2021$5.5 $1.2 
20226.0 1.2 
20235.7 1.2 
20247.7 1.2 
20256.5 1.1 
Thereafter42.9 5.1 
Savings plan
Effective January 1, 2019, nVent established and is the plan sponsor of a 401(k) retirement plan (nVent Management Company Retirement Savings and Incentive Plan or "401(k) plan") and employee share ownership plan (nVent Electric plc Employee Stock Purchase and Bonus Plan). The 401(k) plan covers certain union and all non-union U.S. employees who met certain age requirements. Under the 401(k) plan, eligible U.S. employees could voluntarily contribute a percentage of their eligible compensation and we match contributions made by employees who met certain eligibility and service requirements. The eligibility criteria and benefits provided by the plans sponsored by nVent are consistent with the provisions of the plans sponsored by the former Parent. During 2019 and the first half of 2020, the matching contribution was 100% of eligible employee contributions for the first 5% of eligible contributions contributed as pre-tax contribution. In response to the adverse effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, effective July 1, 2020, the employer matching contributions were reduced to 50% of the first 5% of eligible compensation contributed as pre-tax contribution. Expense for the 401(k) plan was $8.8 million and $10.9 million in 2020 and 2019, respectively.
During 2018, certain U.S. nVent employees were eligible to participate in a 401(k) plan with an employee share ownership ("ESOP") bonus component, sponsored by the former Parent. During 2018, the matching contribution was 100% of eligible employee contributions for the first 5% of eligible contributions contributed as pre-tax contribution. Expense was $10.5 million in 2018.
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Shareholders' Equity
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2020
Stockholders' Equity Note [Abstract]  
Shareholders' Equity Shareholders' Equity
Authorized shares
Our authorized share capital consists of 400.0 million ordinary shares with a par value of $0.01 per share.
Share repurchases
On July 23, 2018, the Board of Directors authorized the repurchase of our ordinary shares up to a maximum dollar limit of $500.0 million (the "2018 Authorization"). On February 19, 2019, the Board of Directors authorized the repurchase of our ordinary shares up to a maximum dollar limit of $380.0 million (the "2019 Authorization"). The 2018 and 2019 Authorizations expire on July 23, 2021.

During the year ended December 31, 2020, we repurchased 2.3 million of our ordinary shares for $43.2 million under the 2018 Authorization. During the year ended December 31, 2019, we repurchased 9.0 million of our ordinary shares for $232.7 million under the 2018 Authorization.

As of December 31, 2020, we had $545.1 million available for repurchases under the 2018 and 2019 Authorizations, which totaled $880.0 million.
Dividends
Dividends paid per ordinary share were $0.70 for both the years ended December 31, 2020 and 2019.

On December 14, 2020, the Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.175 that was paid on February 5, 2021 to shareholders of record at the close of business on January 22, 2021. The balance of dividends payable included in Other current liabilities on our Consolidated Balance Sheets was $29.4 million and $29.7 million at December 31, 2020 and 2019, respectively.

On February 22, 2021, the Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.175 per ordinary share payable on May 7, 2021 to shareholders of record at the close of business on April 23, 2021.
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Segment Information
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2020
Segment Reporting [Abstract]  
Segment Information Segment Information
We classify our operations into the following business segments based primarily on types of products offered and markets served:
•Enclosures - The Enclosures segment provides innovative solutions to connect and protect critical control systems, electronics, data and electrical equipment. From metallic and non-metallic enclosures to cabinets, subracks and backplanes, it offers the physical infrastructure to host, connect and protect server and network equipment, as well as indoor and outdoor protection for test and measurement, aerospace and defense applications in industrial, infrastructure, energy and commercial verticals.

•Electrical & Fastening Solutions - The Electrical & Fastening Solutions segment provides solutions that connect and protect electrical and mechanical systems and civil structures. Its engineered electrical and fastening products are innovative cost efficient and time saving connections that are used across a wide range of verticals, including commercial, industrial, infrastructure and energy.

•Thermal Management - The Thermal Management segment provides electric thermal solutions that connect and protect critical buildings, infrastructure, industrial processes and people. Its thermal management systems include heat tracing, floor heating, fire-rated and specialty wiring, sensing and snow melting and de-icing solutions for use in industrial, commercial & residential, energy and infrastructure verticals. It's highly reliable and easy to install solutions lower total cost of ownership to building owners, facility managers, operators and end users.

•Other — Other is primarily composed of unallocated corporate expenses, our captive insurance subsidiary and intermediate finance companies.
The accounting policies of our reporting segments are the same as those described in the summary of significant accounting policies. We evaluate performance based on the net sales and segment income (loss) and use a variety of ratios to measure performance of our reporting segments. These results are not necessarily indicative of the results of operations that would have occurred had each segment been an independent, stand-alone entity during the periods presented. Segment income (loss) represents operating income exclusive of intangible amortization, separation costs, costs of restructuring activities, "mark-to-market" gain/loss for pension and other post-retirement plans, impairments and other unusual non-operating items.
Financial information by reportable segment is included in the following summary:
Net salesSegment income (loss)
In millions202020192018202020192018
Enclosures$952.9 $1,033.8 $1,019.7 $148.5 $181.3 $174.8 
Electrical & Fastening Solutions569.1 579.6 570.7 150.2 149.7 144.5 
Thermal Management476.6 590.6 623.2 93.9 145.3 154.2 
Other— — — (45.0)(52.0)(49.1)
Consolidated$1,998.6 $2,204.0 $2,213.6 $347.6 $424.3 $424.4 
No customer accounted for more than 10% of net sales in 2020, 2019 or 2018.
Identifiable assetsDepreciation
In millions202020192018202020192018
Enclosures$785.9 $787.0 $665.9 $18.4 $16.1 $15.9 
Electrical & Fastening Solutions2,111.8 2,129.3 2,157.7 10.2 9.1 10.1 
Thermal Management1,271.3 1,543.7 1,557.1 7.0 7.9 8.6 
Other197.1 180.3 172.0 2.8 2.3 1.6 
Consolidated$4,366.1 $4,640.3 $4,552.7 $38.4 $35.4 $36.2 
Capital expenditures
In millions202020192018
Enclosures$17.7 $15.3 $13.3 
Electrical & Fastening Solutions10.7 13.3 7.9 
Thermal Management6.2 6.8 5.1 
Other5.4 3.4 13.2 
Consolidated$40.0 $38.8 $39.5 
The following table presents a reconciliation of consolidated and combined segment income to consolidated and combined income (loss) before income taxes for the years ended December 31:
In millions202020192018
Segment income$347.6 $424.3 $424.4 
Impairment of goodwill(212.3)— — 
Impairment of trade names(8.2)— — 
Restructuring and other(22.0)(24.2)(7.7)
Intangible amortization(64.2)(61.4)(60.9)
Pension and other post-retirement mark-to-market (loss) gain(8.7)(27.3)(7.0)
Acquisition transaction and integration costs(2.5)(2.4)— 
Inventory step-up amortization— (3.2)— 
Separation costs— — (45.0)
Interest expense, net(36.4)(44.7)(31.2)
Other expense(2.8)(3.7)(3.9)
Income (loss) before income taxes$(9.5)$257.4 $268.7 
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Leases (Notes)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2020
Leases [Abstract]  
Leases Leases
We have operating leases for office space, production facilities, distribution centers, warehouses, sales offices, fleet vehicles and equipment. In accordance with our accounting policy, leases with an initial term of 12 months or less are not recognized on the balance sheet; we recognize lease expense for these leases on a straight-line basis over the lease term. We elected the practical expedient for all leases to include both lease and non-lease components within our lease assets and lease liabilities.
Our lease agreements do not contain any material residual value guarantees, any material bargain purchase options or material restrictive covenants. We have no material sublease arrangements with third parties or lease transactions with related parties.
During the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019 and 2018, rent expense was $20.3 million, $19.8 million and $15.8 million, respectively, primarily related to operating lease costs. Costs associated with short-term leases, variable rent and subleases were immaterial.
Our leases have remaining lease terms of one to ten years, some of which include options to extend the leases for up to five years. Renewal options that are reasonably certain to be exercised are included in the lease term. The incremental borrowing rate is used in determining the present value of lease payments, unless an implicit rate is specified. Incremental borrowing rates on a collateralized basis are determined based on the economic environment in which leases are denominated and the lease term. The weighted average remaining lease term and weighted average discount rate were as follows:
December 31, 2020December 31, 2019
Weighted average remaining lease term
Operating leases
5 years5 years
Weighted average discount rate
Operating leases
3.5 %4.0 %
Future lease payments under non-cancelable operating leases as of December 31, 2020 were as follows:
In millions
2021$16.9 
202212.0 
20237.9 
20245.9 
20254.6 
Thereafter10.0 
Total lease payments
$57.3 
Less imputed interest(7.4)
Total reported lease liability
$49.9 
As of December 31, 2020, we have approximately $23 million in future undiscounted cash flows related to a lease of a manufacturing facility and warehouse that has not yet commenced for which we are involved in the design and construction of the assets. The lease has a term of 10 years and is expected to commence in the first half of 2021.
Future lease payments under non-cancelable operating leases as of December 31, 2019 were as follows:
In millions
2020$16.7 
202111.4 
20227.5 
20234.4 
20243.5 
Thereafter10.9 
Total lease payments
$54.4 
Less imputed interest(6.0)
Total reported lease liability
$48.4 
Supplemental cash flow information related to operating leases was as follows:
Year ended December 31
In millions20202019
Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities$17.4 $18.0 
Lease right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for new lease liabilities16.2 15.5 
Supplemental balance sheet information related to operating leases as of December 31 was as follows:
In millionsClassification20202019
Assets
Lease right-of-use assetsOther non-current assets$45.6 $44.2 
Liabilities
Current lease liabilitiesOther current liabilities$14.2 $14.7 
Non-current lease liabilitiesOther non-current liabilities35.7 33.7 
Total lease liabilities$49.9 $48.4 
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Commitments and Contingencies
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2020
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]  
Commitments and Contingencies Commitments and Contingencies
Warranties and guarantees
In connection with the disposition of our businesses or product lines, we may agree to indemnify purchasers for various potential liabilities relating to the sold business, such as pre-closing tax, product liability, warranty, environmental, or other obligations. The subject matter, amounts and duration of any such indemnification obligations vary for each type of liability indemnified and may vary widely from transaction to transaction.
Generally, the maximum obligation under such indemnifications is not explicitly stated and as a result, the overall amount of these obligations cannot be reasonably estimated. Historically, we have not made significant payments for these indemnifications. We believe that if we were to incur a loss in any of these matters, the loss would not have a material effect on our financial position, results of operations or cash flows. We recognize, at the inception of a guarantee, a liability for the fair value of the obligation undertaken in issuing the guarantee.
We provide service and warranty policies on our products. Liability under service and warranty policies is based upon a review of historical warranty and service claim experience. Adjustments are made to accruals as claim data and historical experience warrant. Our liability for service and product warranties as of December 31, 2020 and 2019 was not material.

Stand-by letters of credit, bank guarantees and bonds
In the ordinary course of business, we are required to commit to bonds, letters of credit and bank guarantees that require payments to our customers for any non-performance. The outstanding face value of these instruments fluctuates with the value of our projects in process and in our backlog. In addition, we issue financial stand-by letters of credit primarily to secure our performance to third parties under self-insurance programs.
As of December 31, 2020 and 2019, the outstanding value of bonds, letters of credit and bank guarantees totaled $43.8 million and $70.0 million, respectively.
Other matters
We are subject to disputes, administrative proceedings and other claims arising out of the normal conduct of our business. These matters generally relate to disputes arising out of the use or installation of our products, product liability litigation, personal injury claims, commercial and contract disputes and employment related matters. On the basis of information currently available, management does not believe that existing proceedings and claims will have a material impact on our consolidated and combined financial statements. However, litigation is unpredictable, and we could incur judgments or enter into settlements for current or future claims that could adversely affect our financial statements.
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Selected Quarterly Data (Unaudited)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2020
Selected Quarterly Financial Information [Abstract]  
Selected Quarterly Data (Unaudited) Selected Quarterly Data (Unaudited)
The following tables present 2020 and 2019 quarterly financial information:
 2020
In millions, except per-share dataFirst
Quarter
Second
Quarter
Third
Quarter
Fourth
Quarter
Full
Year
Net sales$520.9 $447.2 $509.3 $521.2 $1,998.6 
Gross profit195.3 160.3 196.8 197.0 749.4 
Operating income (loss)60.3 45.3 (141.6)74.4 38.4 
Net income (loss)18.6 25.8 (138.7)47.1 (47.2)
Earnings (loss) per ordinary share (1)
Basic$0.11 $0.15 $(0.82)$0.28 $(0.28)
Diluted$0.11 $0.15 $(0.82)$0.28 $(0.28)
 2019
In millions, except per-share dataFirst
Quarter
Second
Quarter
Third
Quarter
Fourth
Quarter
Full
Year
Net sales$538.0 $539.5 $559.8 $566.7 $2,204.0 
Gross profit209.9 212.2 224.1 219.6 865.8 
Operating income77.5 87.0 86.1 82.5 333.1 
Net income56.4 60.9 59.9 45.5 222.7 
Earnings per ordinary share (1)
Basic$0.32 $0.36 $0.35 $0.27 $1.30 
Diluted$0.32 $0.35 $0.35 $0.27 $1.29 
(1) Amounts may not total to annual earnings because each quarter and year are calculated separately based on basic and diluted weighted-average ordinary shares outstanding during that period.
Third quarter 2020 includes a $220.5 million decrease in net income related to impairment of goodwill and trade names. 2020 results were impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2020
Dec. 31, 2018
Accounting Policies [Abstract]    
Basis of Presentation  
Basis of presentation
The consolidated and combined financial statements have been prepared in U.S. dollars ("USD") and in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America ("GAAP"). Intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated.

The financial statements for periods prior to April 30, 2018 were prepared on a stand-alone basis derived from the consolidated financial statements and records of the former Parent as if nVent were operated on a stand-alone basis.

Revenues, expenses, cash flows, assets and liabilities can and do vary during each quarter of the year.
Cost allocations
For periods prior to the separation, the consolidated and combined financial statements of nVent include general corporate expenses of the former Parent for certain support functions that were provided on a centralized basis, such as expenses related to executive management, finance, audit, legal, information technology, human resources, communications, facilities and employee benefits and compensation. These general corporate expenses are included in the Consolidated and Combined Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss) within Selling, general and administrative and Other expense. The amount allocated was $42.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2018, of which $10.3 million was historically recorded to the Electrical segment in the former Parent’s consolidated financial statements. These expenses were allocated to nVent on the basis of direct usage when identifiable, with the remainder allocated based on a proportional basis of net sales, headcount or other measures.

The Company considers the allocation methodology regarding general corporate expenses of the former Parent to be reasonable for all periods presented. Nevertheless, the consolidated and combined financial statements of nVent for periods prior to the separation may not reflect the actual expenses that would have been incurred and may not reflect nVent’s consolidated and combined results of operations, financial position and cash flows had it been a stand-alone company during the periods presented. Actual costs for periods prior to the separation that would have been incurred if nVent had been a stand-alone company would depend on multiple factors including organization structure, capital structure and strategic decisions made in various areas, including information technology and infrastructure. Transactions between nVent and the former Parent have been included in related party transactions in these consolidated and combined financial statements and were considered to be effectively settled at the time the transaction was recorded. The total net effect of the settlement of these transactions is reflected in the Consolidated and Combined Statements of Cash Flows as a financing activity.
For periods prior to the separation, certain nVent operations were included in the former Parent's U.S. federal and state income tax returns and substantially all income taxes on those operations have been paid by the former Parent. Income tax expense and other income tax related information contained in these consolidated and combined financial statements for periods prior to the separation are presented on a separate return approach as if nVent filed its own tax returns. Under this approach, the provision for income taxes represented income tax paid or payable (or received or receivable) for the current year plus the change in deferred taxes during the year calculated as if nVent was a stand-alone taxpayer filing hypothetical income tax returns where applicable. Current income tax liabilities were assumed to be immediately settled with the former Parent and relieved through the Net Parent investment account and the Net transfers to former Parent in the Consolidated and Combined Statements of Cash Flows.
Fiscal Year Fiscal yearOur fiscal year ends on December 31. We report our interim quarterly periods on a calendar quarter basis.  
Use of Estimates
Use of estimates
The preparation of our consolidated and combined financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires us to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in these consolidated and combined financial statements and accompanying notes, disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. These estimates include our accounting for valuation of goodwill and indefinite lived intangible assets, estimated losses on accounts receivable, estimated realizable value on excess and obsolete inventory, percentage of completion revenue recognition, assets acquired and liabilities assumed in acquisitions, contingent liabilities, income taxes and pension and other post-retirement benefits. Actual results could differ from our estimates.
 
Revenue Recognition
Revenue recognition
Revenue is recognized when control of the promised goods or services is transferred to our customers, in an amount that reflects the consideration we expect to be entitled to in exchange for transferring those goods or providing services. We account for a contract when it has approval and commitment from both parties, the rights of the parties are identified, payment terms are identified, the contract has commercial substance and collectability of consideration is probable.
When determining whether the customer has obtained control of the goods or services, we consider any future performance obligations. A performance obligation is a promise in a contract to transfer a distinct good or service to the customer, and is the unit of account in Accounting Standards Codification 606 - Revenue from Contracts with Customers. Generally, there is no post-shipment obligation on product sold other than warranty obligations in the normal and ordinary course of business.
Contract transaction price is allocated to each distinct performance obligation and recognized as revenue when, or as, the performance obligation is satisfied. The majority of our contracts have a single performance obligation as the promise to transfer the individual goods or services is not separately identifiable from other promises in the contracts and, therefore, not distinct. For contracts with multiple performance obligations, stand-alone selling price is generally readily observable.
Our performance obligations are satisfied at a point in time or over time as work progresses. Revenue from products and services transferred to customers at a point in time accounted for 75%, 73% and 72% of our revenue for the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019 and 2018, respectively. Revenue on these contracts is recognized when obligations under the terms of the contract with our customer are satisfied; generally this occurs with the transfer of control upon shipment.
Revenue from products and services transferred to customers over time accounted for 25%, 27% and 28% of our revenue for the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019 and 2018, respectively. For the majority of our revenue recognized over time, we use an input measure to determine progress towards completion. Under this method, sales and gross profit are recognized as work is performed generally based on the relationship between the actual costs incurred and the total estimated costs at completion ("the cost-to-cost method") or based on efforts for measuring progress towards completion in situations in which this approach is more representative of the progress on the contract than the cost-to-cost method. Contract costs include labor, material, overhead and, when appropriate, general and administrative expenses. Changes to the original estimates may be required during the life of the contract and such estimates are reviewed on a regular basis. Sales and gross profit are adjusted using the cumulative catch-up method for revisions in estimated total contract costs. These reviews have not resulted in adjustments that were significant to our results of operations. For performance obligations related to long-term contracts, when estimates of total costs to be incurred on a performance obligation exceed total estimates of revenue to be earned, a provision for the entire loss on the performance obligation is recognized in the period the loss is determined.
We use an output method to measure progress towards completion for certain of our Enclosures businesses, as this method appropriately depicts performance towards satisfaction of the performance obligation. Under the output method, revenue is recognized based on number of units produced.
We apply a practical expedient to expense incremental costs of obtaining a contract when incurred because the amortization period would be less than one year. These costs primarily relate to sales commissions and are recorded in Selling, general and administrative in the Consolidated and Combined Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss). Further, we do not adjust the promised amount of consideration for the effects of a significant financing component if we expect, at contract inception, that the period between when we transfer a promised good or service to a customer and when the customer pays for that good or service will be less than one year.
Sales returns
The right of return may exist explicitly or implicitly with our customers. Our return policy allows for customer returns only upon our authorization. Goods returned must be product we continue to market and must be in salable condition. When the right of return exists, we adjust the transaction price for the estimated effect of returns. We estimate the expected returns based on historical sales levels, the timing and magnitude of historical sales return levels as a percent of sales, type of product, type of customer and a projection of this experience into the future.
Pricing and sales incentives
Our sales contracts may give customers the option to purchase additional goods or services priced at a discount. This can come in many forms, such as customer programs and incentive offerings including pricing arrangements, promotions and other volume-based incentives.
We reduce the transaction price for certain customer programs and incentive offerings including pricing arrangements, promotions and other volume-based incentives that represent variable consideration. Sales incentives given to our customers are recorded using either the expected value method or most likely amount approach for estimating the amount of consideration to which nVent shall be entitled. The expected value is the sum of probability-weighted amounts in a range of possible consideration amounts. An expected value is an appropriate estimate of the amount of variable consideration when there are a large number of contracts with similar characteristics. The most likely amount is the single most likely amount in a range of possible consideration amounts (that is, the single most likely outcome of the contract). The most likely amount is an appropriate estimate of the amount of variable consideration if the contract has limited possible outcomes (for example, an entity either achieves a performance bonus or does not).
Pricing is established at or prior to the time of sale with our customers and we record sales at the agreed-upon net selling price. However, certain of our businesses allow customers to apply for a refund of a percentage of the original purchase price if they can demonstrate sales to a qualifying end customer. We use the expected value method to estimate the anticipated refund to be paid based on historical experience and the transaction price is reduced for the probable cost of the discount.
Volume-based incentives involve rebates that are negotiated at or prior to the time of sale with the customer and are redeemable only if the customer achieves a specified cumulative level of sales or sales increase. Under these incentive programs, at the time of sale, we estimate the anticipated rebate to be paid based on forecasted sales levels. These forecasts are updated at least quarterly for each customer and the transaction price is reduced for the anticipated cost of the rebate. If the forecasted sales for a customer changes, the accrual for rebates is adjusted to reflect the new amount of rebates expected to be earned by the customer.
Shipping and handling costs
Amounts billed to customers for shipping and handling activities after the customer obtains control are treated as a promised service performance obligation and recorded in Net sales in the Consolidated and Combined Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss). Shipping and handling costs incurred by nVent for the delivery of goods to customers are considered a cost to fulfill the contract and are included in Cost of goods sold in the Consolidated and Combined Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss).
Contract assets and liabilities
Contract assets consist of unbilled amounts resulting from sales under long-term contracts when the cost-to-cost method of revenue recognition is utilized and revenue recognized exceeds the amount billed to the customer, such as when the customer retains a small portion of the contract price until completion of the contract. We typically receive interim payments on sales under long-term contracts as work progresses, although for some contracts, we may be entitled to receive an advance payment. Contract liabilities consist of advanced payments and billings in excess of costs incurred and deferred revenue.
Contract assets are recorded within Other current assets and contract liabilities are recorded within Other current liabilities in the Consolidated Balance Sheets.
 
Research and Development Research and developmentWe conduct research and development (“R&D”) activities in our own facilities, which consist primarily of the development of new products, product applications and manufacturing processes.  
Cash Equivalents
Cash equivalents
We consider highly liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less at the date of acquisition to be cash equivalents.
 
Trade Receivables and Concentration of Credit Risk Trade receivables and concentration of credit riskWe record an allowance for doubtful accounts to reduce our receivables balance by the amount that is estimated to be uncollectible from our customers, or the expected loss. Estimates used in determining the allowance for doubtful accounts are based on historical collection experience, including write-offs and recoveries, periodic credit evaluations of our customers' financial situation, and current circumstances as well as reasonable and supportable forecasts of future economic conditions. We generally do not require collateral.  
Inventories 2019.
Inventories
Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or net realizable value with substantially all inventories recorded using the first-in, first-out ("FIFO") cost method.
 
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net .
Property, plant and equipment, net
Property, plant and equipment is stated at historical cost. We compute depreciation by the straight-line method based on the following estimated useful lives:
 Years
Land improvements
5 to 20
Buildings and leasehold improvements
5 to 50
Machinery and equipment
3 to 15

Significant improvements that add to productive capacity or extend the lives of properties are capitalized. Costs for repairs and maintenance are charged to expense as incurred. When property is retired or otherwise disposed of, the recorded cost of the assets and their related accumulated depreciation are removed from the Consolidated Balance Sheets and any related gains or losses are included in income.
We review the recoverability of long-lived assets to be held and used, such as property, plant and equipment, when events or changes in circumstances occur that indicate the carrying value of the asset or asset group may not be recoverable. The assessment of possible impairment is based on our ability to recover the carrying value of the asset or asset group from the expected future pre-tax cash flows (undiscounted and without interest charges) of the related operations. If these cash flows are less than the carrying value of such asset or asset group, an impairment loss is recognized for the difference between estimated fair value and carrying value. Impairment losses on long-lived assets held for sale are determined in a similar manner, except that fair values are reduced for the cost to dispose of the assets. The measurement of impairment requires us to estimate future cash flows and the fair value of long-lived assets.
 
Goodwill and identifiable intangible assets
Goodwill and identifiable intangible assets
Goodwill
Goodwill represents the excess of the cost of acquired businesses over the net of the fair value of identifiable tangible net assets and identifiable intangible assets purchased and liabilities assumed.
Goodwill is tested annually for impairment and is tested for impairment more frequently if events or changes in circumstances indicate that the asset might be impaired. The impairment test is performed by comparing the fair value of each reporting unit with its carrying amount, and recognizing an impairment expense for the amount by which the carrying amount exceeds the reporting unit's fair value, not to exceed the total amount of goodwill allocated to the reporting unit.

As a result of the adverse market and economic conditions attributed to the COVID-19 pandemic, combined with significant volatility in oil and gas prices leading to a potential sustained downturn in the energy industry, we concluded a triggering event occurred during the third quarter of 2020 for our Thermal Management reporting unit requiring an impairment test as of September 30, 2020. In order to perform the goodwill impairment test for the Thermal Management reporting unit, including consideration of market-based inputs such as a market capitalization reconciliation, we determined it was appropriate to measure the fair value of all of our reporting units as of September 30, 2020. There were no significant changes in facts or circumstances that resulted in a change in assumptions between our September 30, 2020 interim impairment assessment date and our October 1, 2020 annual impairment assessment date.

The fair value of each reporting unit is determined using a discounted cash flow analysis and market approach. Determining the fair value of the reporting units required the use of significant judgment, including assumptions about future revenues and expenses, capital expenditures and changes in working capital and discount rates, which are based on our annual operating plan and long-term business plan. These plans take into consideration numerous factors including historical experience, anticipated future economic conditions, including the impacts from the COVID-19 pandemic and growth expectations for the industries and end markets in which the reporting unit participates. The level of judgment and estimation is inherently higher in the current environment considering the uncertainty created by the COVID-19 pandemic. We have evaluated numerous factors and made significant assumptions, which include the severity and duration of the business disruption, the potential impact on customer demand, the timing and degree of economic recovery and ultimately, the combined effect of these assumptions on our future operating results and cash flows. Inputs used to estimate these fair values included significant unobservable inputs that reflect the Company’s assumptions about the inputs that market participants would use and, therefore, the fair value assessments are classified within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy defined by the accounting guidance.

In estimating fair value using the market approach, we identify a group of comparable publicly-traded companies for each reporting unit that are similar in terms of size and product offering. These groups of comparable companies are used to develop multiples based on total market-based invested capital as a multiple of earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (“EBITDA”). We determine our estimated values by applying these comparable EBITDA multiples to the operating results of our reporting units. The ultimate fair value of each reporting unit is determined considering the results of both valuation methods.

As a result of this analysis, in the third quarter of 2020 we recognized a pre-tax, non-cash goodwill impairment expense of $212.3 million related to the Thermal Management reporting unit. Subsequent to the impairment expense recorded in the quarter, the remaining goodwill for the Thermal Management reporting unit was $712.5 million. The impairment resulted in a $21.6 million income tax benefit associated with the proportionate share of tax deductible goodwill. The impairment expense is included in Impairment of goodwill and trade names on the Consolidated and Combined Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss). There was no impairment expense recorded in 2019 and 2018 related to goodwill.

Identifiable intangible assets
Our primary identifiable intangible assets include customer relationships, trade names, proprietary technologies and patents. Identifiable intangibles with definite lives are amortized and those identifiable intangibles with indefinite lives are not amortized. Identifiable intangible assets that are subject to amortization are evaluated for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount may not be recoverable. Identifiable intangible assets not subject to amortization are tested for impairment annually or more frequently if events warrant. We complete our annual impairment test during the fourth quarter each year for those identifiable assets not subject to amortization.

Due to the adverse market and economic conditions attributed to the COVID-19 pandemic, combined with significant volatility in oil and gas prices leading to a potential sustained downturn in the energy industry discussed above, we determined it was appropriate to measure the fair value of all of our identifiable intangible assets along with our reporting units as of September 30, 2020. There were no significant changes in facts or circumstances that resulted in a change in assumptions between our September 30, 2020 interim impairment assessment date and our October 1, 2020 annual impairment assessment date.

The impairment test for trade names consists of a comparison of the fair value of the trade name with its carrying value. Fair value is measured using the relief-from-royalty method. This method assumes the trade name has value to the extent that the owner is relieved of the obligation to pay royalties for the benefits received from them. This method requires us to estimate the
future revenue for the related brands, the appropriate royalty rate and the weighted average cost of capital. The non-recurring fair value measurement is a Level 3 measurement under the fair value hierarc
 
Income Taxes
Income taxes
We use the asset and liability approach to account for income taxes. Under this method, deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the expected future tax consequences of differences between the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases using enacted tax rates in effect for the year in which the differences are expected to reverse. The effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates is recognized in income in the period when the change is enacted. We maintain valuation allowances unless it is more likely than not that all or a portion of the deferred tax assets will be realized. Changes in valuation allowances from period to period are included in our tax provision in the period of change. We recognize the effect of income tax positions only if those positions are more likely than not to be sustained. Recognized income tax positions are measured at the largest amount that is more likely than not to be realized. Changes in recognition or measurement are reflected in the period in which the change in judgment occurs.
 
Pension and other post-retirement plans
Pension and other post-retirement plans
We sponsor defined-benefit pension plans and a post-retirement health plan. The pension and other post-retirement benefit costs for these plans are determined from actuarial assumptions and methodologies, including discount rates and expected returns on plan assets. These assumptions are updated annually and are disclosed in Note 12.

For periods prior to the separation, certain nVent employees participated in defined benefit pension plans and post-retirement health plans sponsored by the former Parent. For purposes of these consolidated and combined financial statements, nVent accounted for these plans as multi-employer benefit plans. Accordingly, nVent did not record an asset or liability to recognize the funded status of these plans. However, nVent did record its share of the allocated expense, including net actuarial gains or losses described below.

We recognize changes in the fair value of plan assets and net actuarial gains or losses for pension and other post-retirement benefits annually in the fourth quarter each year (“mark-to-market adjustment”) and, if applicable, in any quarter in which an interim remeasurement is triggered. Net actuarial gains and losses occur when the actual experience differs from any of the various assumptions used to value our pension and other post-retirement plans or when assumptions change, as they may each year. The remaining components of pension expense, including service and interest costs and estimated return on plan assets, are recorded on a quarterly basis.
 
Earnings (Loss) Per Common Share
Earnings (loss) per ordinary share
Basic earnings (loss) per share are computed by dividing net income (loss) by the weighted-average number of ordinary shares outstanding. Diluted earnings (loss) per share are computed by dividing net income (loss) by the weighted-average number of ordinary shares outstanding including the dilutive effects of ordinary share equivalents.
 
Derivative Financial Instruments
Derivative financial instruments
We recognize all derivatives, including those embedded in other contracts, as either assets or liabilities at fair value in our Consolidated Balance Sheets. If the derivative is designated and is effective as a cash-flow hedge, the effective portion of changes in the fair value of the derivative are recorded in Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) ("AOCI") as a separate component of equity in the Consolidated Balance Sheets and are recognized in the Consolidated and Combined Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss) when the hedged item affects earnings. For a derivative that is not designated as or does not qualify as a hedge, changes in fair value are reported in earnings immediately.

Gains and losses on net investment hedges are included in AOCI as a separate component of equity in the Consolidated Balance Sheets.

We use derivative instruments for the purpose of hedging interest rate and currency exposures, which exist as part of ongoing business operations. We do not hold or issue derivative financial instruments for trading or speculative purposes. All other contracts that contain provisions meeting the definition of a derivative also meet the requirements for the normal purchases and normal sales scope exception. Our policy is not to enter into contracts with terms that cannot be designated as normal purchases or sales. From time to time, we may enter into short duration foreign currency contracts to hedge foreign currency risks.
 
Fair Value Measurements
Fair value measurements
Fair value is defined as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. Assets and liabilities measured at fair value are classified using the following hierarchy, which is based upon the transparency of inputs to the valuation as of the measurement date:

Level 1: Valuation is based on observable inputs such as quoted market prices (unadjusted) for identical assets or liabilities in active markets.
Level 2: Valuation is based on inputs such as quoted market prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets or other inputs that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly, for substantially the full term of the financial instrument.
Level 3: Valuation is based upon other unobservable inputs that are significant to the fair value measurement.

In making fair value measurements, observable market data must be used when available. When inputs used to measure fair value fall within different levels of the hierarchy, the level within which the fair value measurement is categorized is based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement.
 
Foreign Currency Translation
Foreign currency translation
The financial statements of subsidiaries located outside of the U.S. are generally measured using the local currency as the functional currency, except for certain corporate entities outside of the U.S. which are measured using USD. Assets and liabilities of these subsidiaries are translated at the rates of exchange at the balance sheet date. Income and expense items are translated at average monthly rates of exchange. The resultant translation adjustments are included in AOCI as a separate component of equity.
 
New accounting standards
Adoption of new accounting standards
On January 1, 2019, we adopted Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") No. 2016-02, “Leases” using the alternative transition method and did not recast comparative periods in transition to the new standard. In addition, we elected the package of practical expedients permitted under the transition guidance, which among other things, allowed us to carry forward the historical lease classification. We also elected to apply the practical expedient to not separate non-lease components from the lease components for all leases. Accordingly, all costs associated with a lease contract are accounted for as lease cost. In addition, we did not elect to apply the hindsight practical expedient. Adoption of the new standard resulted in the recording of additional right-of-use assets and lease liabilities of $44.2 million, as of January 1, 2019. The adoption of the standard did not have a material impact on our Consolidated and Combined Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss) or our Consolidated and Combined Statements of Cash Flows. We implemented internal controls and key system functionality to enable the preparation of financial information upon adoption.

Effective January 1, 2020, we adopted ASU 2017-04, "Intangibles-Goodwill and Other (Topic 350)". The new standard simplifies the subsequent measurement of goodwill by eliminating the second step of the goodwill impairment test. Instead, an entity should perform its annual or interim goodwill impairment test by comparing the fair value of a reporting unit with its carrying amount and recognize an impairment expense for the amount by which the carrying amount exceeds the reporting unit's fair value, not to exceed the total amount of goodwill allocated to the reporting unit.

In March 2020, the SEC amended Rule 3-10 of Regulation S-X regarding financial disclosure requirements for registered debt offerings involving subsidiaries as either issuers or guarantors. This amended rule narrows the circumstances that require separate financial statements or summarized financial disclosures of subsidiary issuers and guarantors and simplifies the summarized disclosures required in lieu of those statements. As a result of this amended rule, we have included narrative disclosures in lieu of separate financial statements and summarized financial disclosures as amounts presented would not be material because the guarantor and subsidiary issuer do not have material independent assets and operations unrelated to investments in consolidated subsidiaries.
 
v3.20.4
Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2020
Accounting Policies [Abstract]  
Property, Plant and Equipment
Property, plant and equipment is stated at historical cost. We compute depreciation by the straight-line method based on the following estimated useful lives:
 Years
Land improvements
5 to 20
Buildings and leasehold improvements
5 to 50
Machinery and equipment
3 to 15
Long-lived Assets by Geographic Areas
The following table presents geographic Property, plant and equipment, net by region as of December 31:
In millions20202019
U.S. & Canada$159.0 $160.7 
Mexico39.6 42.1 
EMEA (1)
78.8 75.0 
Rest of World (2)
12.0 6.7 
Consolidated$289.4 $284.5 
(1) EMEA includes Europe, Middle East and Africa
(2) Rest of World includes Latin America and Asia-Pacific
v3.20.4
Revenue (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2020
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]  
Disaggregation of Revenue
Geographic net sales information, based on geographic destination of the sale, was as follows:
Year ended December 31, 2020
In millionsEnclosuresElectrical & Fastening SolutionsThermal ManagementTotal
U.S. and Canada$618.7 $416.1 $260.2 $1,295.0 
Developed Europe (1)
238.2 104.8 128.7 471.7 
Developing (2)
82.3 33.3 74.1 189.7 
Other Developed (3)
13.7 14.9 13.6 42.2 
Total$952.9 $569.1 $476.6 $1,998.6 
Year ended December 31, 2019
In millionsEnclosuresElectrical & Fastening SolutionsThermal ManagementTotal
U.S. and Canada$715.5 $414.7 $351.9 $1,482.1 
Developed Europe (1)
212.5 109.3 136.3 458.1 
Developing (2)
92.5 42.0 87.7 222.2 
Other Developed (3)
13.3 13.6 14.7 41.6 
Total$1,033.8 $579.6 $590.6 $2,204.0 
Year ended December 31, 2018
In millionsEnclosuresElectrical & Fastening SolutionsThermal ManagementTotal
U.S. and Canada$704.3 $397.8 $351.4 $1,453.5 
Developed Europe (1)
202.7 110.8 174.4 487.9 
Developing (2)
101.0 47.1 80.9 229.0 
Other Developed (3)
11.7 15.0 16.5 43.2 
Total$1,019.7 $570.7 $623.2 $2,213.6 
(1) Developed Europe includes Western Europe and Eastern Europe included in European Union.
(2) Developing includes China, Eastern Europe not included in European Union, Latin America, Middle East and Southeast Asia.
(3) Other Developed includes Australia and Japan.
Vertical net sales information was as follows:
Year ended December 31, 2020
In millionsEnclosuresElectrical & Fastening SolutionsThermal ManagementTotal
Industrial$582.2 $110.2 $183.3 $875.7 
Commercial & Residential111.1 322.0 172.7 605.8 
Energy85.8 60.3 114.3 260.4 
Infrastructure173.8 76.6 6.3 256.7 
Total$952.9 $569.1 $476.6 $1,998.6 
Year ended December 31, 2019
In millionsEnclosuresElectrical & Fastening SolutionsThermal ManagementTotal
Industrial$623.2 $114.7 $240.4 $978.3 
Commercial & Residential113.2 338.1 186.2 637.5 
Energy103.4 55.2 155.5 314.1 
Infrastructure194.0 71.6 8.5 274.1 
Total$1,033.8 $579.6 $590.6 $2,204.0 
Year ended December 31, 2018
In millionsEnclosuresElectrical & Fastening SolutionsThermal ManagementTotal
Industrial$626.1 $112.7 $263.0 $1,001.8 
Commercial & Residential87.5 329.7 187.7 604.9 
Energy103.4 52.1 166.9 322.4 
Infrastructure202.7 76.2 5.6 284.5 
Total$1,019.7 $570.7 $623.2 $2,213.6 
Contract with Customer, Asset and Liability
Contract assets and liabilities consisted of the following:
In millionsDecember 31, 2020December 31, 2019$ Change% Change
Contract assets$45.6 $69.4 $(23.8)(34.3 %)
Contract liabilities11.3 13.7 (2.4)(17.5 %)
Net contract assets$34.3 $55.7 $(21.4)(38.4 %)
In millionsDecember 31, 2019December 31, 2018$ Change% Change
Contract assets$69.4 $74.4 $(5.0)(6.7 %)
Contract liabilities13.7 13.2 0.5 3.8 %
Net contract assets$55.7 $61.2 $(5.5)(9.0 %)
v3.20.4
Restructuring (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2020
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]  
Restructuring Related Costs
Restructuring related costs included in Selling, general and administrative in the Consolidated and Combined Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss) included costs for severance and other restructuring costs as follows:
 Years ended December 31
In millions202020192018
Severance and related costs$15.0 $19.6 $7.3 
Other2.7 2.3 0.4 
Total restructuring costs$17.7 $21.9 $7.7 
Restructuring Costs By Segment [Table Text Block] Restructuring costs by reportable segment were as follows:
Years ended December 31
In millions202020192018
Enclosures$8.5 $5.3 $1.3 
Electrical & Fastening Solutions1.0 2.2 1.9 
Thermal Management6.2 6.6 2.8 
Other2.0 7.8 1.7 
Consolidated $17.7 $21.9 $7.7 
Restructuring Accrual Activity Recorded on Consolidated Balance Sheets
Activity related to accrued severance and related costs recorded in Other current liabilities in the Consolidated Balance Sheets is summarized as follows:
 Years ended December 31
In millions20202019
Beginning balance$9.5 $3.8 
Costs incurred15.0 19.6 
Cash payments and other(17.9)(13.9)
Ending balance$6.6 $9.5 
v3.20.4
Earnings Per Share (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2020
Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Abstract]  
Basic and Diluted Earnings (Loss) Per Share Basic and diluted earnings (loss) per share were calculated as follows:
 Years ended December 31
In millions, except per share data202020192018
Net income (loss)$(47.2)$222.7 $230.8 
Weighted average ordinary shares outstanding
Basic169.6 171.6 178.6 
Dilutive impact of stock options, restricted stock units and performance share units— 1.4 2.2 
Diluted169.6 173.0 180.8 
Earnings (loss) per ordinary share
Basic earnings (loss) per ordinary share$(0.28)$1.30 $1.29 
Diluted earnings (loss) per ordinary share$(0.28)$1.29 $1.28 
Anti-dilutive stock options excluded from the calculation of diluted earnings (loss) per share4.2 2.1 1.0 
v3.20.4
Goodwill and Other Identifiable Intangible Assets (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2020
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]  
Changes in Carrying Amount of Goodwill by Segment
The changes in the carrying amount of goodwill by reportable segment were as follows:
In millionsDecember 31, 2019Acquisitions/
divestitures
ImpairmentForeign currency
translation/other
December 31, 2020
Enclosures$315.4 $6.4 $— $10.3 $332.1 
Electrical & Fastening Solutions1,038.2 13.7 — — 1,051.9 
Thermal Management925.5 — (212.3)1.0 714.2 
Total goodwill$2,279.1 $20.1 $(212.3)$11.3 $2,098.2 
In millionsDecember 31, 2018Acquisitions/
divestitures
ImpairmentForeign currency
translation/other
December 31, 2019
Enclosures$272.0 $45.1 $— $(1.7)$315.4 
Electrical & Fastening Solutions1,038.2 — — — 1,038.2 
Thermal Management924.1 — — 1.4 925.5 
Total goodwill$2,234.3 $45.1 $— $(0.3)$2,279.1 
Identifiable Intangible Assets
Identifiable intangible assets consisted of the following at December 31:
  
20202019
In millionsCostAccumulated
amortization
NetCostAccumulated
amortization
Net
Definite-life intangibles
Customer relationships$1,214.5 $(389.6)$824.9 $1,197.9 $(326.1)$871.8 
Proprietary technologies and patents
16.3 (8.8)7.5 14.8 (7.4)7.4 
Total definite-life intangibles1,230.8 (398.4)832.4 1,212.7 (333.5)879.2 
Indefinite-life intangibles
Trade names273.1 — 273.1 281.3 — 281.3 
Total intangibles$1,503.9 $(398.4)$1,105.5 $1,494.0 $(333.5)$1,160.5 
Estimated Future Amortization Expense for Identifiable Intangible Assets
Estimated future amortization expense for identifiable intangible assets during the next five years is as follows:
In millions20212022202320242025
Estimated amortization expense$63.4 $63.3 $63.1 $62.5 $62.5 
v3.20.4
Supplemental Balance Sheet Information (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2020
Disclosure Supplemental Balance Sheet Information [Abstract]  
Supplemental Balance Sheet Information
  
December 31
In millions20202019
Inventories
Raw materials and supplies$67.3 $67.1 
Work-in-process24.4 25.6 
Finished goods143.5 152.0 
Total inventories$235.2 $244.7 
Other current assets
Contract assets$45.6 $69.4 
Prepaid expenses29.8 32.5 
Prepaid income taxes13.4 9.0 
Other current assets4.1 2.4 
Total other current assets$92.9 $113.3 
Property, plant and equipment, net
Land and land improvements$41.0 $40.6 
Buildings and leasehold improvements185.5 181.6 
Machinery and equipment461.4 440.4 
Construction in progress30.3 16.5 
Total property, plant and equipment718.2 679.1 
Accumulated depreciation and amortization428.8 394.6 
Total property, plant and equipment, net$289.4 $284.5 
Other non-current assets
Deferred compensation plan assets$20.0 $17.3 
Lease right-of-use assets45.6 44.2 
Deferred tax assets29.8 40.9 
Other non-current assets13.2 15.1 
Total other non-current assets$108.6 $117.5 
Other current liabilities
Dividends payable$29.4 $29.7 
Accrued rebates40.5 44.1 
Contract liabilities11.3 13.7 
Accrued taxes payable32.8 24.8 
Current lease liabilities14.2 14.7 
Other current liabilities60.3 58.7 
Total other current liabilities$188.5 $185.7 
Other non-current liabilities
Income taxes payable$31.7 $31.9 
Deferred compensation plan liabilities20.0 17.3 
Non-current lease liabilities35.7 33.7 
Other non-current liabilities22.9 10.6 
Total other non-current liabilities$110.3 $93.5 
v3.20.4
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2020
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Abstract]  
Components of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Components of AOCI consist of the following at December 31:
In millions20202019
Cumulative translation adjustments$(104.2)$(100.5)
Change in market value of derivative financial instruments, net of tax9.0 1.9 
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)$(95.2)$(98.6)
v3.20.4
Debt (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2020
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]  
Debt and Average Interest Rates on Debt Outstanding
Debt and the average interest rates on debt outstanding were as follows:
In millionsAverage
interest rate at
Maturity
year
December 31
December 31, 202020202019
Revolving credit facility1.520%2023$34.6 $134.6 
Senior notes - fixed rate 3.950%2023300.0 300.0 
Senior notes - fixed rate4.550%2028500.0 500.0 
Term loan facility1.520%2023117.5 135.0 
Unamortized issuance costs and discountsN/AN/A(4.1)(5.0)
Total debt948.0 1,064.6 
Less: Current maturities and short-term borrowings(20.0)(17.5)
Long-term debt$928.0 $1,047.1 
Debt Outstanding Matures on Calendar Year Basis
Debt outstanding at December 31, 2020, excluding unamortized issuance costs and discounts, matures on a calendar year basis as follows:
In millions20212022202320242025ThereafterTotal
Contractual debt obligation maturities
$20.0 $20.0 $412.1 $— $— $500.0 $952.1 
v3.20.4
Derivatives and Financial Instruments (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2020
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Abstract]  
Recorded Amounts and Estimated Fair Values of Long-term Debt and Derivative Financial Instruments
The recorded amounts and estimated fair values of total debt, excluding unamortized issuance costs and discounts, at December 31 were as follows:
 20202019
In millionsRecorded
Amount
Fair ValueRecorded
Amount
Fair Value
Variable rate debt$152.1 $152.1 $269.6 $269.6 
Fixed rate debt800.0 915.2 800.0 863.5 
Total debt$952.1 $1,067.3 $1,069.6 $1,133.1 
Financial Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on Recurring Basis
Financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis at December 31 were as follows:
Recurring fair value measurements2020
In millionsLevel 1Level 2Level 3NAVTotal
Foreign currency contract liabilities$— $(14.3)$— $— $(14.3)
Foreign currency contract assets— 0.9 — — 0.9 
Interest rate swap assets— 2.1 — — 2.1 
Deferred compensation plan assets15.6 — — 4.4 20.0 
Total recurring fair value measurements$15.6 $(11.3)$— $4.4 $8.7 
Recurring fair value measurements2019
In millionsLevel 1Level 2Level 3NAVTotal
Foreign currency contract liabilities$— $(3.4)$— $— $(3.4)
Foreign currency contract assets— 7.6 — — 7.6 
Deferred compensation plan assets12.8 — — 4.5 17.3 
Total recurring fair value measurements$12.8 $4.2 $— $4.5 $21.5 
v3.20.4
Income Taxes (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2020
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]  
Income (loss) before income taxes and noncontrolling interest
Income (loss) before income taxes consisted of the following:
Years ended December 31
In millions202020192018
Federal (1)
$(1.7)$(21.1)$(20.4)
International (2)
(7.8)278.5 289.1 
Income (loss) before income taxes$(9.5)$257.4 $268.7 
(1)"Federal" reflects U.K. income (loss) before income taxes.
(2)"International" reflects non-U.K. income (loss) before income taxes.
Provision for Income Taxes
The provision for income taxes consisted of the following:
 Years ended December 31
In millions202020192018
Currently payable
International (1)
51.8 55.6 47.0 
Total current taxes51.8 55.6 47.0 
Deferred
Federal (2)
$0.2 $— $— 
International (1)
(14.3)(20.9)(9.1)
Total deferred taxes(14.1)(20.9)(9.1)
Total provision for income taxes$37.7 $34.7 $37.9 
(1)"International" represents non-U.K. taxes.
(2)"Federal" represents U.K. taxes.
Reconciliation of Federal Statutory Income Tax Rate to Effective Tax Rate
Reconciliations of the federal statutory income tax rate to our effective tax rate were as follows:
 Years ended December 31
Percentages202020192018
Federal statutory income tax rate (1)
19.0 %19.0 %19.0 %
Tax effect of international operations (2)
153.1 (2.2)(6.1)
Change in valuation allowances(308.0)(3.6)0.9 
Withholding taxes(14.3)0.4 0.3 
Excess tax benefits on stock-based compensation1.2 (0.1)— 
Tax effect of goodwill impairment(247.8)— — 
Effective tax rate (3)
(396.8 %)13.5 %14.1 %
(1)The statutory rate for 2020, 2019 and 2018 reflects the U.K. statutory rate of 19.0%.
(2)The tax effect of international operations consists of non-U.K. jurisdictions.
(3)The Company's effective tax rate for the period ended December 31, 2020 is negative due to the loss before income taxes, resulting primarily from the impairment of goodwill, compared to the net tax expense recorded for the period.
Reconciliations of Gross Unrecognized Tax Benefits
Reconciliations of the beginning and ending gross unrecognized tax benefits were as follows:
 Years ended December 31
In millions202020192018
Beginning balance$17.0 $16.8 $24.6 
Gross increases for tax positions in prior periods0.3 0.3 2.3 
Gross decreases for tax positions in prior periods(1.4)(1.3)(1.6)
Gross increases based on tax positions related to the current year1.1 1.8 1.2 
Gross decreases related to settlements with taxing authorities(2.5)(0.2)(8.0)
Reductions due to statute expiration(0.5)(0.1)(1.9)
Gross increases (decreases) due to currency fluctuations0.3 (0.3)0.2 
Gross increases due to acquisitions2.8 — — 
Ending balance$17.1 $17.0 $16.8 
Schedule of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities
Deferred taxes were recorded in the Consolidated Balance Sheets at December 31 as follows:
In millions20202019
Other non-current assets$29.8 $40.9 
Deferred tax liabilities230.1 237.8 
Net deferred tax liabilities$200.3 $196.9 
The tax effects of the major items recorded as deferred tax assets and liabilities at December 31 were as follows:
In millions20202019
Deferred tax assets
Accrued liabilities and reserves$8.5 $10.4 
Pension and other post-retirement compensation and benefits41.4 36.9 
Employee compensation and benefits16.1 11.8 
Tax loss and credit carryforwards137.8 138.1 
Interest limitation 15.8 20.0 
Other assets10.1 9.0 
Total deferred tax assets229.7 226.2 
Valuation allowance154.5 125.3 
Deferred tax assets, net of valuation allowance75.2 100.9 
Deferred tax liabilities
Property, plant and equipment17.1 17.6 
Goodwill and other intangibles240.2 262.2 
Other liabilities18.2 18.0 
Total deferred tax liabilities275.5 297.8 
Net deferred tax liabilities$200.3 $196.9 
v3.20.4
Benefit Plans (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2020
Retirement Benefits [Abstract]  
Reconciliations of Benefit Obligations, Plan Assets of Pension Plans and Funded Status of Plans
The following tables present reconciliations of plan benefit obligations, fair value of plan assets and the funded status of pension plans and other post-retirement plans as of and for the years ended December 31, 2020 and 2019:
 Pension plansPost-retirement health plan
In millions2020201920202019
Change in benefit obligations
Benefit obligation beginning of year
$210.8 $199.5 $17.3 $16.2 
Service cost6.7 5.9 0.1 0.1 
Interest cost3.5 4.0 0.5 0.6 
Plan settlements(0.2)(0.5)— — 
Actuarial loss11.0 27.3 1.6 1.5 
Foreign currency translation20.6 (4.2)— — 
Benefits paid(6.8)(5.0)(1.0)(1.1)
Plan curtailment gain(4.2)— — — 
Plan transfer— (16.2)— — 
Benefit obligation end of year$241.4 $210.8 $18.5 $17.3 
Change in plan assets
Fair value of plan assets beginning of year
$28.7 $41.8 $— $— 
Actual return on plan assets1.9 3.0 — — 
Company contributions5.7 5.2 1.1 1.1 
Plan settlements(0.3)(0.5)— — 
Foreign currency translation2.0 0.4 — — 
Benefits paid(6.8)(5.0)(1.1)(1.1)
Plan transfer
— (16.2)— — 
Fair value of plan assets end of year
$31.2 $28.7 $— $— 
Funded status
Fair value of plan assets end of year
$31.2 $28.7 $— $— 
Benefit obligation end of year
241.4 210.8 18.5 17.3 
Benefit obligations in excess of the fair value of plan assets
$(210.2)$(182.1)$(18.5)$(17.3)
Amounts Recognized in Consolidated Balance Sheets
Amounts recorded in the Consolidated Balance Sheets at December 31 were as follows:
 Pension plansPost-retirement health plan
In millions2020201920202019
Other non-current assets$2.1 $1.7 $— $— 
Current liabilities(4.3)(3.7)(1.2)(1.2)
Non-current liabilities(208.0)(180.1)(17.3)(16.1)
Benefit obligations in excess of the fair value of plan assets
$(210.2)$(182.1)$(18.5)$(17.3)
Pension Plans with an Accumulated Benefit Obligation or Projected Benefit Obligation in Excess of Plan Assets Information for pension plans with an accumulated benefit obligation or projected benefit obligation in excess of plan assets as of December 31 was as follows:
 Projected benefit obligation
exceeds the fair value
of plan assets
Accumulated benefit  obligation
exceeds the fair value of
plan assets
In millions2020201920202019
Projected benefit obligation$227.7 $198.3 $227.7 $198.3 
Fair value of plan assets15.3 14.6 15.3 14.6 
Accumulated benefit obligationN/AN/A221.2 187.1 
Components of Net Periodic Benefit Cost
Components of net periodic benefit expense for our pension plans were as follow for the years ended December 31:
In millions202020192018
Service cost$6.7 $5.9 $5.8 
Interest cost3.5 4.0 4.2 
Expected return on plan assets(1.3)(1.1)(1.4)
Net actuarial loss10.3 25.4 7.5 
Plan curtailment gain(4.2)— — 
Net periodic benefit expense$15.0 $34.2 $16.1 
Weighted-Average Assumptions used to Determine Domestic Benefit Obligations and Domestic Net Periodic Benefit Cost
Weighted-average assumptions used to determine benefit obligations as of December 31 were as follows:
 Pension plansPost-retirement health plan
Percentages202020192018202020192018
Discount rate1.26 %1.54 %2.25 %2.17 %3.08 %4.10 %
Rate of compensation increase
2.96 %2.97 %2.97 %— %— %— %

Weighted-average assumptions used to determine net periodic benefit expense for years ended December 31 were as follows:
 Pension plansPost-retirement health plan
Percentages202020192018202020192018
Discount rate1.54 %2.25 %2.25 %3.08 %4.10 %3.40 %
Expected long-term return on plan assets
3.91 %4.15 %3.45 %— %— %— %
Rate of compensation increase
2.97 %2.97 %2.98 %— %— %— %
Actual Overall Asset Allocation for U.S. And Non-U.S. Plans as Compared to Investment Policy Goals fixed income and equity securities which is consistent with our investment policy goals. Actual investments for our pension plans as of December 31 were as follows:
 Actual
Percentages20202019
Equity securities43 %43 %
Fixed income41 %42 %
Alternative investments12 %11 %
Cash equivalents4 %4 %
Plan Assets Using Fair Value Hierarchy
The fair values of our pension plan assets as of December 31 were as follows:
In millions20202019
Cash equivalents$1.3 $1.2 
Fixed income:
Corporate and non U.S. government12.7 11.9 
Other investments (alternative investments)3.8 3.1 
Total investments at fair value$17.8 $16.2 
Investments measured at net asset value (equity securities)13.4 12.5 
Total$31.2 $28.7 
Expected Future Service to Be Paid by Plans
The following benefit payments, which reflect expected future service or payout from termination, as appropriate, are expected to be paid by the plans for the years ended December 31 as follows:
In millionsPension plansPost-retirement health plan
2021$5.5 $1.2 
20226.0 1.2 
20235.7 1.2 
20247.7 1.2 
20256.5 1.1 
Thereafter42.9 5.1 
v3.20.4
Segment Information (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2020
Segment Reporting [Abstract]  
Financial Information by Reportable Business Segment
Financial information by reportable segment is included in the following summary:
Net salesSegment income (loss)
In millions202020192018202020192018
Enclosures$952.9 $1,033.8 $1,019.7 $148.5 $181.3 $174.8 
Electrical & Fastening Solutions569.1 579.6 570.7 150.2 149.7 144.5 
Thermal Management476.6 590.6 623.2 93.9 145.3 154.2 
Other— — — (45.0)(52.0)(49.1)
Consolidated$1,998.6 $2,204.0 $2,213.6 $347.6 $424.3 $424.4 
No customer accounted for more than 10% of net sales in 2020, 2019 or 2018.
Identifiable assetsDepreciation
In millions202020192018202020192018
Enclosures$785.9 $787.0 $665.9 $18.4 $16.1 $15.9 
Electrical & Fastening Solutions2,111.8 2,129.3 2,157.7 10.2 9.1 10.1 
Thermal Management1,271.3 1,543.7 1,557.1 7.0 7.9 8.6 
Other197.1 180.3 172.0 2.8 2.3 1.6 
Consolidated$4,366.1 $4,640.3 $4,552.7 $38.4 $35.4 $36.2 
Capital expenditures
In millions202020192018
Enclosures$17.7 $15.3 $13.3 
Electrical & Fastening Solutions10.7 13.3 7.9 
Thermal Management6.2 6.8 5.1 
Other5.4 3.4 13.2 
Consolidated$40.0 $38.8 $39.5 
Reconciliation of Operating Profit (Loss) from Segments to Consolidated The following table presents a reconciliation of consolidated and combined segment income to consolidated and combined income (loss) before income taxes for the years ended December 31:
In millions202020192018
Segment income$347.6 $424.3 $424.4 
Impairment of goodwill(212.3)— — 
Impairment of trade names(8.2)— — 
Restructuring and other(22.0)(24.2)(7.7)
Intangible amortization(64.2)(61.4)(60.9)
Pension and other post-retirement mark-to-market (loss) gain(8.7)(27.3)(7.0)
Acquisition transaction and integration costs(2.5)(2.4)— 
Inventory step-up amortization— (3.2)— 
Separation costs— — (45.0)
Interest expense, net(36.4)(44.7)(31.2)
Other expense(2.8)(3.7)(3.9)
Income (loss) before income taxes$(9.5)$257.4 $268.7 
v3.20.4
Leases (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2020
Leases [Abstract]  
Lease, Cost The weighted average remaining lease term and weighted average discount rate were as follows:
December 31, 2020December 31, 2019
Weighted average remaining lease term
Operating leases
5 years5 years
Weighted average discount rate
Operating leases
3.5 %4.0 %
Supplemental cash flow information related to operating leases was as follows:
Year ended December 31
In millions20202019
Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities$17.4 $18.0 
Lease right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for new lease liabilities16.2 15.5 
Future Lease Payments
Future lease payments under non-cancelable operating leases as of December 31, 2020 were as follows:
In millions
2021$16.9 
202212.0 
20237.9 
20245.9 
20254.6 
Thereafter10.0 
Total lease payments
$57.3 
Less imputed interest(7.4)
Total reported lease liability
$49.9 
As of
Future lease payments under non-cancelable operating leases as of December 31, 2019 were as follows:
In millions
2020$16.7 
202111.4 
20227.5 
20234.4 
20243.5 
Thereafter10.9 
Total lease payments
$54.4 
Less imputed interest(6.0)
Total reported lease liability
$48.4 
Operating Leases, Assets and Liabilities
Supplemental balance sheet information related to operating leases as of December 31 was as follows:
In millionsClassification20202019
Assets
Lease right-of-use assetsOther non-current assets$45.6 $44.2 
Liabilities
Current lease liabilitiesOther current liabilities$14.2 $14.7 
Non-current lease liabilitiesOther non-current liabilities35.7 33.7 
Total lease liabilities$49.9 $48.4 
v3.20.4
Selected Quarterly Data (Unaudited) (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2020
Selected Quarterly Financial Information [Abstract]  
Quarterly Financial Information The following tables present 2020 and 2019 quarterly financial information:
 2020
In millions, except per-share dataFirst
Quarter
Second
Quarter
Third
Quarter
Fourth
Quarter
Full
Year
Net sales$520.9 $447.2 $509.3 $521.2 $1,998.6 
Gross profit195.3 160.3 196.8 197.0 749.4 
Operating income (loss)60.3 45.3 (141.6)74.4 38.4 
Net income (loss)18.6 25.8 (138.7)47.1 (47.2)
Earnings (loss) per ordinary share (1)
Basic$0.11 $0.15 $(0.82)$0.28 $(0.28)
Diluted$0.11 $0.15 $(0.82)$0.28 $(0.28)
 2019
In millions, except per-share dataFirst
Quarter
Second
Quarter
Third
Quarter
Fourth
Quarter
Full
Year
Net sales$538.0 $539.5 $559.8 $566.7 $2,204.0 
Gross profit209.9 212.2 224.1 219.6 865.8 
Operating income77.5 87.0 86.1 82.5 333.1 
Net income56.4 60.9 59.9 45.5 222.7 
Earnings per ordinary share (1)
Basic$0.32 $0.36 $0.35 $0.27 $1.30 
Diluted$0.32 $0.35 $0.35 $0.27 $1.29 
(1) Amounts may not total to annual earnings because each quarter and year are calculated separately based on basic and diluted weighted-average ordinary shares outstanding during that period.
v3.20.4
Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Additional Information (Details)
3 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Apr. 30, 2018
shares
Sep. 30, 2020
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2020
USD ($)
segment
Dec. 31, 2019
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2018
USD ($)
Jan. 01, 2019
USD ($)
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]            
Number of reportable segments | segment     3      
Spinoff transaction, equity interests issued per ordinary predecessor share (in shares) | shares 1          
Allocated amounts         $ 42,500,000  
Goodwill, impairment loss     $ 212,300,000 $ 0 0  
Goodwill     2,098,200,000 2,279,100,000 2,234,300,000  
Impairment of intangible assets     8,200,000      
Impairment charges, related to trade names       0 0  
Right-of-use asset     45,600,000 44,200,000    
Operating lease, liability     49,900,000 48,400,000    
Accounting Standards Update 2016-02            
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]            
Right-of-use asset           $ 44,200,000
Operating lease, liability           $ 44,200,000
Electrical & Fastening Solutions            
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]            
Allocated amounts         10,300,000  
Thermal Management            
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]            
Goodwill, impairment loss   $ 212,300,000 212,300,000 0    
Goodwill   $ 712,500,000 714,200,000 $ 925,500,000 $ 924,100,000  
Deferred tax goodwill     $ 21,600,000      
Transferred at Point in Time            
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]            
Revenues, percent     75.00% 73.00% 7200.00%  
Transferred over Time            
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]            
Revenues, percent     25.00% 27.00% 2800.00%  
v3.20.4
Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Estimated Useful Lives of Property and Equipment (Detail)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2020
Land Improvements | Minimum  
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]  
Estimated Useful lives 5 years
Land Improvements | Maximum  
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]  
Estimated Useful lives 20 years
Buildings and Leasehold Improvements | Minimum  
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]  
Estimated Useful lives 5 years
Buildings and Leasehold Improvements | Maximum  
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]  
Estimated Useful lives 50 years
Machinery and Equipment | Minimum  
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]  
Estimated Useful lives 3 years
Machinery and Equipment | Maximum  
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]  
Estimated Useful lives 15 years
v3.20.4
Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Property, Plant and Equipment by Region (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Dec. 31, 2020
Dec. 31, 2019
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]    
Property, plant and equipment, net $ 289.4 $ 284.5
U.S. and Canada    
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]    
Property, plant and equipment, net 159.0 160.7
MEXICO    
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]    
Property, plant and equipment, net 39.6 42.1
EMEA [Member]    
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]    
Property, plant and equipment, net 78.8 75.0
Developing    
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]    
Property, plant and equipment, net $ 12.0 $ 6.7
v3.20.4
Revenue - Narrative (Details) - USD ($)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2020
Dec. 31, 2019
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]    
Net contract assets (liabilities) $ (21,400,000) $ (5,500,000)
Contract with Customer, Asset, Credit Loss Expense $ 0 $ 0
v3.20.4
Revenue - Additional Information (Details) - Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Start Date [Axis]: 2021-01-01
$ in Millions
Dec. 31, 2020
USD ($)
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]  
Amount of remaining performance obligation $ 86.3
Minimum  
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]  
Performance obligation expected timing of satisfaction 12 months
Maximum  
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]  
Performance obligation expected timing of satisfaction 18 months
v3.20.4
Revenue - Geographic Net Sales Information by Segment (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
3 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
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, 2020
Dec. 31, 2019
Dec. 31, 2018
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]                      
Net sales $ 521.2 $ 509.3 $ 447.2 $ 520.9 $ 566.7 $ 559.8 $ 539.5 $ 538.0 $ 1,998.6 $ 2,204.0 $ 2,213.6
U.S. and Canada                      
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]                      
Net sales                 1,295.0 1,482.1 1,453.5
Developed Europe                      
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]                      
Net sales                 471.7 458.1 487.9
Developing                      
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]                      
Net sales                 189.7 222.2 229.0
Other Developed                      
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]                      
Net sales                 42.2 41.6 43.2
Enclosures                      
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]                      
Net sales                 952.9 1,033.8 1,019.7
Enclosures | U.S. and Canada                      
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]                      
Net sales                 618.7 715.5 704.3
Enclosures | Developed Europe                      
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]                      
Net sales                 238.2 212.5 202.7
Enclosures | Developing                      
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]                      
Net sales                 82.3 92.5 101.0
Enclosures | Other Developed                      
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]                      
Net sales                 13.7 13.3 11.7
Thermal Management                      
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]                      
Net sales                 476.6 590.6 623.2
Thermal Management | U.S. and Canada                      
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]                      
Net sales                 260.2 351.9 351.4
Thermal Management | Developed Europe                      
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]                      
Net sales                 128.7 136.3 174.4
Thermal Management | Developing                      
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]                      
Net sales                 74.1 87.7 80.9
Thermal Management | Other Developed                      
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]                      
Net sales                 13.6 14.7 16.5
Electrical & Fastening Solutions                      
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]                      
Net sales                 569.1 579.6 570.7
Electrical & Fastening Solutions | U.S. and Canada                      
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]                      
Net sales                 416.1 414.7 397.8
Electrical & Fastening Solutions | Developed Europe                      
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]                      
Net sales                 104.8 109.3 110.8
Electrical & Fastening Solutions | Developing                      
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]                      
Net sales                 33.3 42.0 47.1
Electrical & Fastening Solutions | Other Developed                      
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]                      
Net sales                 $ 14.9 $ 13.6 $ 15.0
v3.20.4
Revenue - Vertical Sales by Segment (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
3 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
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, 2020
Dec. 31, 2019
Dec. 31, 2018
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]                      
Net sales $ 521.2 $ 509.3 $ 447.2 $ 520.9 $ 566.7 $ 559.8 $ 539.5 $ 538.0 $ 1,998.6 $ 2,204.0 $ 2,213.6
Enclosures                      
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]                      
Net sales                 952.9 1,033.8 1,019.7
Thermal Management                      
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]                      
Net sales                 476.6 590.6 623.2
Electrical & Fastening Solutions                      
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]                      
Net sales                 569.1 579.6 570.7
Industrial                      
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]                      
Net sales                 875.7 978.3 1,001.8
Industrial | Enclosures                      
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]                      
Net sales                 582.2 623.2 626.1
Industrial | Thermal Management                      
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]                      
Net sales                 183.3 240.4 263.0
Industrial | Electrical & Fastening Solutions                      
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]                      
Net sales                 110.2 114.7 112.7
Commercial & Residential                      
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]                      
Net sales                 605.8 637.5 604.9
Commercial & Residential | Enclosures                      
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]                      
Net sales                 111.1 113.2 87.5
Commercial & Residential | Thermal Management                      
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]                      
Net sales                 172.7 186.2 187.7
Commercial & Residential | Electrical & Fastening Solutions                      
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]                      
Net sales                 322.0 338.1 329.7
Energy                      
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]                      
Net sales                 260.4 314.1 322.4
Energy | Enclosures                      
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]                      
Net sales                 85.8 103.4 103.4
Energy | Thermal Management                      
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]                      
Net sales                 114.3 155.5 166.9
Energy | Electrical & Fastening Solutions                      
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]                      
Net sales                 60.3 55.2 52.1
Infrastructure                      
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]                      
Net sales                 256.7 274.1 284.5
Infrastructure | Enclosures                      
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]                      
Net sales                 173.8 194.0 202.7
Infrastructure | Thermal Management                      
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]                      
Net sales                 6.3 8.5 5.6
Infrastructure | Electrical & Fastening Solutions                      
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]                      
Net sales                 $ 76.6 $ 71.6 $ 76.2
v3.20.4
Revenue - Schedule of Contract Assets and Liabilities (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2020
Dec. 31, 2019
Dec. 31, 2018
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]      
Contract assets $ 45.6 $ 69.4 $ 74.4
Contract liabilities 11.3 13.7 13.2
Net contract assets (liabilities) 34.3 55.7 $ 61.2
$ Change      
Contract assets (23.8) (5.0)  
Contract liabilities (2.4) 0.5  
Net contract assets (liabilities) $ 21.4 $ 5.5  
% Change      
Contract assets (34.30%) (6.70%)  
Contract liabilities (17.50%) 3.80%  
Net contract assets (liabilities) (38.40%) (9.00%)  
v3.20.4
Restructuring - Additional Information (Details) - Person
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2020
Dec. 31, 2019
Dec. 31, 2018
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]      
Number of employees 500 400 50
v3.20.4
Restructuring - Costs Included in Selling, General & Administrative expenses on Consolidated Statements of Income (Detail) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2020
Dec. 31, 2019
Dec. 31, 2018
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]      
Restructuring costs $ 17.7 $ 21.9 $ 7.7
Severance and related costs      
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]      
Restructuring costs 15.0 19.6 7.3
Other      
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]      
Restructuring costs $ 2.7 $ 2.3 $ 0.4
v3.20.4
Restructuring - Restructuring Costs by Segment (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2020
Dec. 31, 2019
Dec. 31, 2018
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]      
Restructuring costs $ 17.7 $ 21.9 $ 7.7
Enclosures      
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]      
Restructuring costs 8.5 5.3 1.3
Thermal Management      
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]      
Restructuring costs 6.2 6.6 2.8
Electrical & Fastening Solutions      
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]      
Restructuring costs 1.0 2.2 1.9
Other      
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]      
Restructuring costs $ 2.0 $ 7.8 $ 1.7
v3.20.4
Restructuring - Accrual Activity recorded on Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Detail) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2020
Dec. 31, 2019
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]    
Beginning balance $ 9.5 $ 3.8
Costs incurred 15.0 19.6
Cash payments and other (17.9) (13.9)
Ending balance $ 6.6 $ 9.5
v3.20.4
Earnings Per Share (Details) - USD ($)
$ / shares in Units, shares in Millions, $ in Millions
3 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
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, 2020
Dec. 31, 2019
Dec. 31, 2018
Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Abstract]                      
Net income (loss) $ 47.1 $ (138.7) $ 25.8 $ 18.6 $ 45.5 $ 59.9 $ 60.9 $ 56.4 $ (47.2) $ 222.7 $ 230.8
Weighted average common shares outstanding                      
Basic (shares)                 169.6 171.6 178.6
Dilutive impact of stock options and restricted stock awards (shares)                 0.7 1.4 2.2
Diluted (shares)                 169.6 173.0 180.8
Earnings (loss) per ordinary share                      
Basic (dollars per share) $ 0.28 $ (0.82) $ 0.15 $ 0.11 $ 0.27 $ 0.35 $ 0.36 $ 0.32 $ (0.28) $ 1.30 $ 1.29
Diluted (dollars per share) $ 0.28 $ (0.82) $ 0.15 $ 0.11 $ 0.27 $ 0.35 $ 0.35 $ 0.32 $ (0.28) $ 1.29 $ 1.28
Anti-dilutive stock options excluded from the calculation of diluted earnings per share (in shares)                 4.2 2.1 1.0
v3.20.4
Acquisitions (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Feb. 10, 2020
Aug. 30, 2019
Dec. 31, 2020
Dec. 31, 2019
Dec. 31, 2018
Business Acquisition [Line Items]          
Payments to acquire business     $ 27.0 $ 127.8 $ 2.0
Eldon Holding AB          
Business Acquisition [Line Items]          
Payments to acquire business   $ 127.8      
Goodwill acquired       $ 51.2  
WBT LLC          
Business Acquisition [Line Items]          
Goodwill acquired     $ 13.7    
Payments to acquire assets $ 29.9        
Customer relationships | Eldon Holding AB          
Business Acquisition [Line Items]          
Intangible assets acquired   $ 46.7      
Average useful life 12 years 17 years      
Customer relationships | WBT LLC          
Business Acquisition [Line Items]          
Intangible assets acquired $ 11.3        
v3.20.4
Goodwill and Other Identifiable Intangible Assets - Changes in Carrying Amount of Goodwill by Segment (Details) - USD ($)
3 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2020
Dec. 31, 2020
Dec. 31, 2019
Dec. 31, 2018
Goodwill [Roll Forward]        
Beginning Balance   $ 2,279,100,000 $ 2,234,300,000  
Acquisitions/ divestitures   20,100,000 45,100,000  
Foreign currency translation/other   11,300,000 (300,000)  
Ending Balance   2,098,200,000 2,279,100,000 $ 2,234,300,000
Goodwill, Impairment Loss   (212,300,000) 0 0
Impairment of intangible assets   8,200,000    
Enclosures        
Goodwill [Roll Forward]        
Beginning Balance   315,400,000 272,000,000.0  
Acquisitions/ divestitures   6,400,000 45,100,000  
Foreign currency translation/other   10,300,000 (1,700,000)  
Ending Balance   332,100,000 315,400,000 272,000,000.0
Goodwill, Impairment Loss   0 0  
Thermal Management        
Goodwill [Roll Forward]        
Beginning Balance   925,500,000 924,100,000  
Acquisitions/ divestitures   0 0  
Foreign currency translation/other   1,000,000.0 1,400,000  
Ending Balance $ 712,500,000 714,200,000 925,500,000 924,100,000
Goodwill, Impairment Loss $ (212,300,000) (212,300,000) 0  
Electrical & Fastening Solutions        
Goodwill [Roll Forward]        
Beginning Balance   1,038,200,000 1,038,200,000  
Acquisitions/ divestitures   13,700,000 0  
Foreign currency translation/other   0 0  
Ending Balance   1,051,900,000 1,038,200,000 $ 1,038,200,000
Goodwill, Impairment Loss   $ 0 $ 0  
v3.20.4
Goodwill and Other Identifiable Intangible Assets - Identifiable Intangible Assets (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Dec. 31, 2020
Dec. 31, 2019
Acquired Intangible Assets by Major Class [Line Items]    
Finite-life intangibles, cost $ 1,230.8 $ 1,212.7
Accumulated amortization (398.4) (333.5)
Finite-life intangibles, net 832.4 879.2
Indefinite-life intangibles 273.1 281.3
Total intangibles, cost 1,503.9 1,494.0
Total intangibles, net 1,105.5 1,160.5
Customer relationships    
Acquired Intangible Assets by Major Class [Line Items]    
Finite-life intangibles, cost 1,214.5 1,197.9
Accumulated amortization (389.6) (326.1)
Finite-life intangibles, net 824.9 871.8
Proprietary technologies and patents    
Acquired Intangible Assets by Major Class [Line Items]    
Finite-life intangibles, cost 16.3 14.8
Accumulated amortization (8.8) (7.4)
Finite-life intangibles, net $ 7.5 $ 7.4
v3.20.4
Goodwill and Other Identifiable Intangible Assets - Additional Information (Details) - USD ($)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2020
Dec. 31, 2019
Dec. 31, 2018
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]      
Goodwill, impairment loss $ 212,300,000 $ 0 $ 0
Amortization 64,200,000 61,400,000 60,900,000
Impairment charges, related to trade names   $ 0 $ 0
Impairment of intangible assets $ 8,200,000    
v3.20.4
Goodwill and Other Identifiable Intangible Assets - Estimated Future Amortization Expense for Identifiable Intangible Assets (Details)
$ in Millions
Dec. 31, 2020
USD ($)
Estimated amortization expense  
2020 $ 63.4
2021 63.3
2022 63.1
2023 62.5
2024 $ 62.5
v3.20.4
Supplemental Balance Sheet Information (Detail) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Dec. 31, 2020
Dec. 31, 2019
Dec. 31, 2018
Disclosure Supplemental Balance Sheet Information [Abstract]      
Non-current lease liabilities $ 35.7 $ 33.7  
Operating Lease, Liability, Current 14.2 14.7  
Inventories      
Raw materials and supplies 67.3 67.1  
Work-in-process 24.4 25.6  
Finished goods 143.5 152.0  
Total inventories 235.2 244.7  
Other current assets      
Contract assets 45.6 69.4 $ 74.4
Prepaid expenses 29.8 32.5  
Deferred income taxes 13.4 9.0  
Other current assets 4.1 2.4  
Total other current assets 92.9 113.3  
Property, plant and equipment, net      
Land and land improvements 41.0 40.6  
Buildings and leasehold improvements 185.5 181.6  
Machinery and equipment 461.4 440.4  
Construction in progress 30.3 16.5  
Total property, plant and equipment 718.2 679.1  
Accumulated depreciation and amortization 428.8 394.6  
Total property, plant and equipment, net 289.4 284.5  
Other non-current assets      
Deferred compensation plan assets 20.0 17.3  
Lease right-of-use assets 45.6 44.2  
Deferred tax assets 29.8 40.9  
Other non-current assets 13.2 15.1  
Total other non-current assets 108.6 117.5  
Other current liabilities      
Dividends payable 29.4 29.7  
Accrued rebates 40.5 44.1  
Contract liabilities 11.3 13.7 $ 13.2
Accrued taxes payable 32.8 24.8  
Other current liabilities 60.3 58.7  
Total other current liabilities 188.5 185.7  
Other non-current liabilities      
Income taxes payable 31.7 31.9  
Deferred compensation plan liabilities 20.0 17.3  
Other non-current liabilities 22.9 10.6  
Total other non-current liabilities $ 110.3 $ 93.5  
v3.20.4
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Dec. 31, 2020
Dec. 31, 2019
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Abstract]    
Cumulative translation adjustments $ (104.2) $ (100.5)
Market value of derivative financial instruments, net of tax 9.0 1.9
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) $ (95.2) $ (98.6)
v3.20.4
Debt - Debt Outstanding and Average Interest Rates (Detail) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Dec. 31, 2020
Mar. 31, 2020
Dec. 31, 2019
Debt Disclosure [Line Items]      
Long-term debt, gross $ 952.1    
Unamortized issuance costs and discounts (4.1)   $ (5.0)
Total debt 948.0   1,064.6
Less: Current maturities and short-term borrowings (20.0)   (17.5)
Long-term debt $ 928.0   1,047.1
Revolving Credit Facility      
Debt Disclosure [Line Items]      
Average interest rate 1.52%    
Long-term debt, gross $ 34.6   134.6
Senior Notes | Term loan facility      
Debt Disclosure [Line Items]      
Average interest rate 1.52%    
Long-term debt, gross $ 117.5   135.0
Senior Notes | Senior Notes 3.950% Due 2023      
Debt Disclosure [Line Items]      
Average interest rate   3.95%  
Long-term debt, gross 300.0   300.0
Senior Notes | Senior Notes 4.550% Due 2028      
Debt Disclosure [Line Items]      
Average interest rate   4.55%  
Long-term debt, gross $ 500.0   $ 500.0
v3.20.4
Debt - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($)
1 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2018
Dec. 31, 2020
Mar. 31, 2020
Dec. 31, 2019
Debt Instrument [Line Items]        
Long-term debt, gross   $ 952,100,000    
Minimum        
Debt Instrument [Line Items]        
Leverage ratio   3.00    
Maximum        
Debt Instrument [Line Items]        
Leverage ratio   3.75    
Senior Notes | Senior Credit Facilities | Minimum        
Debt Instrument [Line Items]        
Consolidated unrestricted cash   $ 5,000,000.0    
Senior Notes | Senior Credit Facilities | Maximum        
Debt Instrument [Line Items]        
Consolidated unrestricted cash   250,000,000.0    
Senior Notes | Senior Notes 3.950% Due 2023        
Debt Instrument [Line Items]        
Long-term debt, gross   300,000,000.0   $ 300,000,000.0
Average interest rate     3.95%  
Senior Notes | Senior Notes 4.550% Due 2028        
Debt Instrument [Line Items]        
Long-term debt, gross   500,000,000.0   500,000,000.0
Average interest rate     4.55%  
Term loan facility | Senior Notes        
Debt Instrument [Line Items]        
Long-term debt, gross   $ 117,500,000   135,000,000.0
Average interest rate   1.52%    
Debt term 5 years      
Maximum borrowing capacity     $ 200,000,000.0  
Revolving Credit Facility        
Debt Instrument [Line Items]        
Long-term debt, gross   $ 34,600,000   $ 134,600,000
Average interest rate   1.52%    
Revolving Credit Facility | Senior Notes        
Debt Instrument [Line Items]        
Debt term 5 years      
Maximum borrowing capacity     $ 600,000,000.0  
Increase limit   $ 300,000,000.0    
Remaining borrowing capacity   $ 565,400,000    
v3.20.4
Debt - Debt Outstanding Amounts Maturing (Detail)
$ in Millions
Dec. 31, 2020
USD ($)
Contractual debt obligation maturities  
2019 $ 20.0
2020 20.0
2021 412.1
2022 0.0
2023 0.0
Thereafter 500.0
Total $ 952.1
v3.20.4
Derivatives and Financial Instruments - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Dec. 31, 2020
Dec. 31, 2019
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Line Items]    
Derivative, Notional Amount $ 200.0  
AOCI, Cash Flow Hedge, Cumulative Gain (Loss), after Tax 6.9  
AOCI, Derivative Qualifying as Hedge, Excluded Component, after Tax   $ 1.9
Cross Currency Interest Rate Contract    
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Line Items]    
Derivative liability, notional amount 41.8 34.5
Currency Swap    
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Line Items]    
Derivative, notional amount $ 329.0 $ 303.5
v3.20.4
Derivatives and Financial Instruments - Recorded Amounts and Estimated Fair Values of Long-term Debt and Derivative Financial Instruments (Detail) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Dec. 31, 2020
Dec. 31, 2019
Derivative [Line Items]    
Total debt $ 948.0 $ 1,064.6
Recorded Amount    
Derivative [Line Items]    
Variable rate debt 152.1 269.6
Fixed rate debt 800.0 800.0
Total debt 952.1 1,069.6
Fair Value    
Derivative [Line Items]    
Variable rate debt 152.1 269.6
Fixed rate debt 915.2 863.5
Total debt $ 1,067.3 $ 1,133.1
v3.20.4
Derivatives and Financial Instruments - Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value (Detail) - USD ($)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2019
Dec. 31, 2018
Dec. 31, 2020
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]      
Impairment charges, related to trade names $ 0 $ 0  
Recurring      
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]      
Foreign currency contract liabilities (3,400,000)   $ (14,300,000)
Foreign currency contract liabilities 7,600,000   900,000
Derivative Asset     2,100,000
Deferred compensation plan assets 17,300,000   20,000,000.0
Total recurring fair value measurements 21,500,000   8,700,000
Level 1 | Recurring      
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]      
Foreign currency contract liabilities 0   0
Foreign currency contract liabilities 0   0
Derivative Asset     0
Deferred compensation plan assets 12,800,000   15,600,000
Total recurring fair value measurements 12,800,000   15,600,000
Level 2 | Recurring      
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]      
Foreign currency contract liabilities (3,400,000)   (14,300,000)
Foreign currency contract liabilities 7,600,000   900,000
Derivative Asset     2,100,000
Deferred compensation plan assets 0   0
Total recurring fair value measurements 4,200,000   (11,300,000)
Level 3 | Recurring      
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]      
Foreign currency contract liabilities 0   0
Foreign currency contract liabilities 0   0
Derivative Asset     0
Deferred compensation plan assets 0   0
Total recurring fair value measurements 0   0
NAV | Recurring      
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]      
Foreign currency contract liabilities 0   0
Foreign currency contract liabilities 0   0
Derivative Asset     0
Deferred compensation plan assets 4,500,000   4,400,000
Total recurring fair value measurements $ 4,500,000   $ 4,400,000
v3.20.4
Income Taxes - Income (Loss) Before Income Taxes and Noncontrolling Interest (Detail) - USD ($)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2020
Dec. 31, 2019
Dec. 31, 2018
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]      
Federal $ (1,700,000) $ (21,100,000) $ (20,400,000)
International (7,800,000) 278,500,000 289,100,000
Income (loss) before income taxes $ (9,500,000) $ 257,400,000 $ 268,700,000
v3.20.4
Income Taxes - Provision for Income Taxes (Detail) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2020
Dec. 31, 2019
Dec. 31, 2018
Currently payable      
International $ 51.8 $ 55.6 $ 47.0
Total current taxes 51.8 55.6 47.0
Deferred      
Federal 0.2 0.0 0.0
International (14.3) (20.9) (9.1)
Total deferred taxes (14.1) (20.9) (9.1)
Total provision (benefit) for income taxes $ 37.7 $ 34.7 $ 37.9
v3.20.4
Income Taxes - Reconciliation of Federal Statutory Income Tax Rate to Effective Tax Rate (Detail)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2020
Dec. 31, 2019
Dec. 31, 2018
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]      
Federal statutory income tax rate 19.00% 19.00% 19.00%
Tax effect of international operations 153.10% (2.20%) (6.10%)
Change in valuation allowances (308.00%) (3.60%) 0.90%
Withholding taxes (14.30%) 0.40% 0.30%
Excess tax benefits on stock-based compensation 1.20% (0.10%) 0.00%
Tax effect of goodwill impairment (247.80%) 0.00% 0.00%
Effective tax rate (3) (396.80%) 13.50% 14.10%
v3.20.4
Income Taxes - Reconciliations of Gross Unrecognized Tax Benefits (Detail) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2020
Dec. 31, 2019
Dec. 31, 2018
Reconciliation of Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Excluding Amounts Pertaining to Examined Tax Returns [Roll Forward]      
Beginning balance $ 17.0 $ 16.8 $ 24.6
Gross increases for tax positions in prior periods 0.3 0.3 2.3
Gross decreases for tax positions in prior periods (1.4) (1.3) (1.6)
Gross increases based on tax positions related to the current year 1.1 1.8 1.2
Gross decreases related to settlements with taxing authorities (2.5) (0.2) (8.0)
Reductions due to statute expiration (0.5) (0.1) (1.9)
Gross increases (decreases) due to currency fluctuations   (0.3)  
Gross increases (decreases) due to currency fluctuations 0.3   0.2
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Increase Resulting from Acquisition 2.8 0.0 0.0
Ending balance $ 17.1 $ 17.0 $ 16.8
v3.20.4
Income Taxes - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2021
Dec. 31, 2020
Dec. 31, 2019
Dec. 31, 2018
Dec. 31, 2017
Income Taxes [Line Items]          
Gross unrecognized tax benefits   $ 17.1 $ 17.0 $ 16.8 $ 24.6
Unrecognized tax benefits that would impact effective tax rate   15.9      
Gross decreases related to settlements with taxing authorities   (2.5) (0.2) $ (8.0)  
Payment of penalties   2.3 1.7    
Interest on income taxes accrued   3.5 3.0    
Tax credit carryforward, foreign   3.1      
Deferred tax assets, operating loss carryforwards   484.6      
Deferred tax assets, valuation allowance   154.5 $ 125.3    
Domestic operating loss carryforward deferred tax assets   400.0      
Foreign Country          
Income Taxes [Line Items]          
Deferred tax assets, valuation allowance   $ 122.1      
Scenario, Forecast | Minimum          
Income Taxes [Line Items]          
Possible amount of decrease during the next twelve months primarily as a result of the resolution of federal, state and foreign examinations and the expiration of various statutes of limitations $ 0.0        
Scenario, Forecast | Maximum          
Income Taxes [Line Items]          
Possible amount of decrease during the next twelve months primarily as a result of the resolution of federal, state and foreign examinations and the expiration of various statutes of limitations $ 3.6        
v3.20.4
Income Taxes - Deferred Taxes (Detail) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Dec. 31, 2020
Dec. 31, 2019
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]    
Other non-current assets $ 29.8 $ 40.9
Deferred tax liabilities 230.1 237.8
Net deferred tax liabilities $ 200.3 $ 196.9
v3.20.4
Income Taxes - Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities (Detail) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Dec. 31, 2020
Dec. 31, 2019
Deferred tax assets    
Accrued liabilities and reserves $ 8.5 $ 10.4
Pension and other post-retirement compensation and benefits 41.4 36.9
Employee compensation and benefits 16.1 11.8
Tax loss and credit carryforwards 137.8 138.1
Interest limitation 15.8 20.0
Other assets 10.1 9.0
Total deferred tax assets 229.7 226.2
Valuation allowance 154.5 125.3
Deferred tax assets, net of valuation allowance 75.2 100.9
Deferred tax liabilities    
Property, plant and equipment 17.1 17.6
Goodwill and other intangibles 240.2 262.2
Other liabilities 18.2 18.0
Total deferred tax liabilities 275.5 297.8
Net deferred tax liabilities $ 200.3 $ 196.9
v3.20.4
Benefit Plans - Obligations and funded status (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2020
Dec. 31, 2019
Dec. 31, 2018
Dec. 31, 2020
Dec. 31, 2019
Change in benefit obligations          
Plan curtailment gain $ 4.2        
Change in plan assets          
Company contributions 5.7        
Pension plans          
Change in benefit obligations          
Benefit obligation beginning of year 210.8 $ 199.5      
Service cost 6.7 5.9 $ 5.8    
Interest cost 3.5 4.0 4.2    
Plan settlements (0.2) (0.5)      
Actuarial loss 11.0 27.3      
Foreign currency translation 20.6 (4.2)      
Benefits paid (6.8) (5.0)      
Plan curtailment gain (4.2) 0.0      
Plan transfer 0.0 (16.2)      
Benefit obligation end of year 241.4 210.8 199.5    
Change in plan assets          
Fair value of plan assets beginning of year 28.7 41.8      
Actual return on plan assets 1.9 3.0      
Company contributions   5.2      
Plan settlements (0.3) (0.5)      
Foreign currency translation 2.0 0.4      
Benefits paid (6.8) (5.0)      
Plan transfer 0.0 (16.2)      
Fair value of plan assets end of year 31.2 28.7 41.8    
Funded status          
Fair value of plan assets end of year 28.7 28.7 41.8 $ 31.2 $ 28.7
Benefit obligation end of year 241.4 210.8 199.5 241.4 210.8
Benefit obligations in excess of the fair value of plan assets       (210.2) (182.1)
Post-retirement          
Change in benefit obligations          
Benefit obligation beginning of year 17.3 16.2      
Service cost 0.1 0.1      
Interest cost 0.5 0.6      
Plan settlements 0.0 0.0      
Actuarial loss 1.6 1.5      
Foreign currency translation 0.0 0.0      
Benefits paid (1.0) (1.1)      
Plan curtailment gain 0.0 0.0      
Plan transfer 0.0 0.0      
Benefit obligation end of year 18.5 17.3 16.2    
Change in plan assets          
Fair value of plan assets beginning of year 0.0 0.0      
Actual return on plan assets 0.0 0.0      
Company contributions 1.1 1.1      
Plan settlements 0.0 0.0      
Foreign currency translation 0.0 0.0      
Benefits paid (1.1) (1.1)      
Plan transfer 0.0 0.0      
Fair value of plan assets end of year 0.0 0.0 0.0    
Funded status          
Fair value of plan assets end of year 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
Benefit obligation end of year $ 17.3 $ 17.3 $ 16.2 18.5 17.3
Benefit obligations in excess of the fair value of plan assets       $ (18.5) $ (17.3)
v3.20.4
Benefit Plans - Amounts Recorded in Consolidated Balance Sheets (Detail) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Dec. 31, 2020
Dec. 31, 2019
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]    
Non-current liabilities $ (237.9) $ (207.2)
Defined accumulated benefit obligation plans 234.9 199.5
Pension plans    
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]    
Other non-current assets 2.1 1.7
Current liabilities (4.3) (3.7)
Non-current liabilities (208.0) (180.1)
Benefit obligations in excess of the fair value of plan assets (210.2) (182.1)
Post-retirement    
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]    
Other non-current assets 0.0 0.0
Current liabilities (1.2) (1.2)
Non-current liabilities (17.3) (16.1)
Benefit obligations in excess of the fair value of plan assets $ (18.5) $ (17.3)
v3.20.4
Benefit Plans - Pension Plans with Accumulated Benefit Obligation or Projected Benefit Obligation in Excess of Plan Assets (Detail) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Dec. 31, 2020
Dec. 31, 2019
Defined Benefit Plan, Pension Plan with Project Benefit Obligation in Excess of Plan Assets [Abstract]    
Projected benefit obligation $ 227.7 $ 198.3
Fair value of plan assets 15.3 14.6
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan with Accumulated Benefit Obligation in Excess of Plan Assets [Abstract]    
Projected benefit obligation 227.7 198.3
Fair value of plan assets 15.3 14.6
Accumulated benefit obligation $ 221.2 $ 187.1
v3.20.4
Benefit Plans - Components of Net Periodic Benefit Cost (Detail) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2020
Dec. 31, 2019
Dec. 31, 2018
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Plan curtailment gain $ 4.2    
Pension plans      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Service cost 6.7 $ 5.9 $ 5.8
Interest cost 3.5 4.0 4.2
Expected return on plan assets (1.3) (1.1) (1.4)
Net actuarial loss 10.3 25.4 7.5
Defined Benefit Plan, Net Periodic Benefit Cost (Credit), Gain (Loss) Due to Curtailment (4.2) 0.0 0.0
Plan curtailment gain (4.2) 0.0  
Net periodic benefit expense $ 15.0 $ 34.2 $ 16.1
v3.20.4
Benefit Plans - Assumptions Used to Determine Benefit Obligations (Detail)
Dec. 31, 2020
Dec. 31, 2019
Dec. 31, 2018
Pension plans      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Discount rate 1.26% 1.54% 2.25%
Rate of compensation increase 2.96% 2.97% 2.97%
Post-retirement      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Discount rate 2.17% 3.08% 4.10%
Rate of compensation increase 0.00% 0.00% 0.00%
v3.20.4
Benefit Plans - Assumptions Used to Determine Net Periodic Benefit Expense (Detail)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2020
Dec. 31, 2019
Dec. 31, 2018
Pension plans      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Discount rate 1.54% 2.25% 2.25%
Expected long-term return on plan assets 3.91% 4.15% 3.45%
Rate of compensation increase 2.97% 2.97% 2.98%
Post-retirement      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Discount rate 3.08% 4.10% 3.40%
Expected long-term return on plan assets 0.00% 0.00% 0.00%
Rate of compensation increase 0.00% 0.00% 0.00%
v3.20.4
Benefit Plans - Assumptions, Discount Rates (Details)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2020
Dec. 31, 2019
Dec. 31, 2018
Minimum      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Discount rate 0.00% 0.25% 0.50%
Expected rate of return on plan assets 1.00% 1.00%  
Maximum      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Discount rate 2.75% 3.25% 4.25%
Expected rate of return on plan assets 5.00% 5.25% 5.50%
v3.20.4
Benefit Plans - Asset Allocation (Detail) - Pension plans
Dec. 31, 2020
Dec. 31, 2019
Equity securities    
Plan Assets    
Asset allocation 43.00% 43.00%
Fixed income    
Plan Assets    
Asset allocation 41.00% 42.00%
Other securities    
Plan Assets    
Asset allocation 12.00% 11.00%
Cash    
Plan Assets    
Asset allocation 4.00% 4.00%
v3.20.4
Benefit Plans - Fair Value Measurement (Detail) - Pension plans - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Dec. 31, 2020
Dec. 31, 2019
Dec. 31, 2018
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Fair value of plan assets $ 31.2 $ 28.7 $ 41.8
Level 2 | Cash and Cash Equivalents      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Fair value of plan assets 1.3 1.2  
Level 2 | Fixed income | Foreign Government      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Fair value of plan assets 12.7 11.9  
Level 2 | Other Investments      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Fair value of plan assets 3.8 3.1  
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1, 2 and 3      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Fair value of plan assets 17.8 16.2  
NAV      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Fair value of plan assets $ 13.4 $ 12.5  
v3.20.4
Benefit Plans - Cash Flows (Details)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2020
USD ($)
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]  
Company contributions $ 5,700,000
Minimum  
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]  
Expected contribution $ 7,800,000
v3.20.4
Benefit Plans - Estimated Future Benefit Payments (Detail)
$ in Millions
Dec. 31, 2020
USD ($)
Pension plans  
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]  
2019 $ 5.5
2020 6.0
2021 5.7
2022 7.7
2023 6.5
Thereafter 42.9
Post-retirement health plan  
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]  
2019 1.2
2020 1.2
2021 1.2
2022 1.2
2023 1.1
Thereafter $ 5.1
v3.20.4
Benefit Plans - Savings Plan (Details) - USD ($)
6 Months Ended 12 Months Ended 18 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2020
Dec. 31, 2020
Dec. 31, 2019
Dec. 31, 2018
Jun. 30, 2020
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Postretirement Benefits [Line Items]          
Percentage of match of compensation       5.00%  
Flow 401(K) Plan          
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Postretirement Benefits [Line Items]          
Employee benefits and share-based compensation expense   $ 8,800,000 $ 10,900,000 $ 10,500,000  
First 1%          
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Postretirement Benefits [Line Items]          
Employer matching contribution, percent of employee gross pay 50.00%   100.00%   100.00%
Next 5%          
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Postretirement Benefits [Line Items]          
Employer matching contribution, percent of employee gross pay 5.00%       5.00%
v3.20.4
Shareholders' Equity (Details) - USD ($)
$ / shares in Units, $ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Feb. 22, 2021
Dec. 14, 2020
Dec. 31, 2020
Dec. 31, 2019
Dec. 31, 2018
Feb. 19, 2019
Jul. 23, 2018
Stockholders Equity Note Disclosure [Line Items]              
Common stock, shares authorized (in shares)     400,000,000.0 400,000,000.0      
Common stock, par value (per share)     $ 0.01 $ 0.01      
Authorized amount to repurchase shares of common stock           $ 380.0 $ 500.0
Shares repurchased       9,000,000.0      
Common stock shares repurchased (in shares)     2,300,000        
Share repurchases     $ 43.2 $ 232.7 $ 59.0    
Remaining authorized repurchase amount     $ 545.1        
Number of shares authorized to repurchase     880,000,000.0        
Dividend declared (in dollars per share)   $ 0.175          
Dividends payable     $ 29.4 $ 29.7      
Dividends paid (in dollars per share)     $ 0.70        
Subsequent Event              
Stockholders Equity Note Disclosure [Line Items]              
Dividend declared (in dollars per share) $ 0.175            
v3.20.4
Segment Information - Financial Information by Reportable Segment (Detail) - USD ($)
3 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
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, 2020
Dec. 31, 2019
Dec. 31, 2018
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]                      
Net sales $ 521,200,000 $ 509,300,000 $ 447,200,000 $ 520,900,000 $ 566,700,000 $ 559,800,000 $ 539,500,000 $ 538,000,000.0 $ 1,998,600,000 $ 2,204,000,000.0 $ 2,213,600,000
Operating Income (Loss) 74,400,000 $ (141,600,000) $ 45,300,000 $ 60,300,000 82,500,000 $ 86,100,000 $ 87,000,000.0 $ 77,500,000 38,400,000 333,100,000 310,800,000
Identifiable assets 4,366,100,000       4,640,300,000       4,366,100,000 4,640,300,000 4,552,700,000
Depreciation                 38,400,000 35,400,000 36,200,000
Capital expenditures                 40,000,000.0 38,800,000 39,500,000
Enclosures                      
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]                      
Net sales                 952,900,000 1,033,800,000 1,019,700,000
Operating Income (Loss)                 148,500,000 181,300,000 174,800,000
Identifiable assets 785,900,000       787,000,000.0       785,900,000 787,000,000.0 665,900,000
Depreciation                 18,400,000 16,100,000 15,900,000
Capital expenditures                 17,700,000 15,300,000 13,300,000
Thermal Management                      
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]                      
Net sales                 476,600,000 590,600,000 623,200,000
Operating Income (Loss)                 93,900,000 145,300,000 154,200,000
Identifiable assets 1,271,300,000       1,543,700,000       1,271,300,000 1,543,700,000 1,557,100,000
Depreciation                 7,000,000.0 7,900,000 8,600,000
Capital expenditures                 6,200,000 6,800,000 5,100,000
Electrical & Fastening Solutions                      
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]                      
Net sales                 569,100,000 579,600,000 570,700,000
Operating Income (Loss)                 150,200,000 149,700,000 144,500,000
Identifiable assets 2,111,800,000       2,129,300,000       2,111,800,000 2,129,300,000 2,157,700,000
Depreciation                 10,200,000 9,100,000 10,100,000
Capital expenditures                 10,700,000 13,300,000 7,900,000
Other                      
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]                      
Net sales                 0 0 0
Operating Income (Loss)                 (45,000,000.0) (52,000,000.0) (49,100,000)
Identifiable assets $ 197,100,000       $ 180,300,000       197,100,000 180,300,000 172,000,000.0
Depreciation                 2,800,000 2,300,000 1,600,000
Capital expenditures                 5,400,000 3,400,000 13,200,000
Operating Segments                      
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]                      
Operating Income (Loss)                 $ 347,600,000 $ 424,300,000 $ 424,400,000
v3.20.4
Segment Information - Reconciliation of Income from Continuing Operations from Segments to Consolidated (Details) - USD ($)
3 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
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, 2020
Dec. 31, 2019
Dec. 31, 2018
Segment Reporting, Reconciling Item for Operating Profit (Loss) from Segment to Consolidated [Line Items]                      
Operating Income (Loss) $ 74,400,000 $ (141,600,000) $ 45,300,000 $ 60,300,000 $ 82,500,000 $ 86,100,000 $ 87,000,000.0 $ 77,500,000 $ 38,400,000 $ 333,100,000 $ 310,800,000
Goodwill, impairment loss                 212,300,000 0 0
Restructuring costs                 (17,700,000) (21,900,000) (7,700,000)
Impairment charges, related to trade names                   0 0
Income (loss) before income taxes                 (9,500,000) 257,400,000 268,700,000
Operating Segments                      
Segment Reporting, Reconciling Item for Operating Profit (Loss) from Segment to Consolidated [Line Items]                      
Operating Income (Loss)                 347,600,000 424,300,000 424,400,000
Segment Reconciling Items                      
Segment Reporting, Reconciling Item for Operating Profit (Loss) from Segment to Consolidated [Line Items]                      
Goodwill, impairment loss                 (212,300,000) 0 0
Restructuring costs                 (22,000,000.0) (24,200,000) (7,700,000)
Amortization                 (64,200,000) (61,400,000) (60,900,000)
Mark-to-market actuarial gains (losses) on pension and post-retirement benefit plans                 (8,700,000) (27,300,000) (7,000,000.0)
Acquisition transaction and integration costs                 (2,500,000) (2,400,000) 0
Impairment charges, related to trade names                 (8,200,000) 0 0
Separation costs                 0 0 (45,000,000.0)
Interest expense, net                 (36,400,000) (44,700,000) (31,200,000)
Other expense                 (2,800,000) (3,700,000) (3,900,000)
Segment Reconciling Items                      
Segment Reporting, Reconciling Item for Operating Profit (Loss) from Segment to Consolidated [Line Items]                      
Inventory Step Up Related To Merger                 $ 0 $ (3,200,000) $ 0
v3.20.4
Leases - Narrative (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2020
Dec. 31, 2019
Dec. 31, 2018
Leases [Abstract]      
Term of contract 12 months    
Lease rent expense $ 20.3 $ 19.8 $ 15.8
Additional operating leases $23 million    
v3.20.4
Leases - Weighted Average Term and Discount Rate (Details)
Dec. 31, 2020
Dec. 31, 2019
Leases [Abstract]    
Weighted average remaining lease term 5 years 5 years
Weighted average discount rate 3.50% 4.00%
v3.20.4
Leases - Future Lease Payments, Topic 842 (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Dec. 31, 2020
Dec. 31, 2019
Leases [Abstract]    
2020 $ 16.9 $ 16.7
2021 12.0 11.4
2022 7.9 7.5
2023 5.9 4.4
2024 4.6 3.5
Thereafter 10.0 10.9
Total lease payments 57.3 54.4
Less imputed interest (7.4) (6.0)
Total lease liabilities $ 49.9 $ 48.4
v3.20.4
Leases - Supplemental Cash Flow Information (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2020
Dec. 31, 2019
Leases [Abstract]    
Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities $ 17.4 $ 18.0
Lease right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for new lease liabilities $ 16.2 $ 15.5
v3.20.4
Leases - Supplemental Balance Sheet Information (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Dec. 31, 2020
Dec. 31, 2019
Leases [Abstract]    
Lease right-of-use assets $ 45.6 $ 44.2
Current lease liabilities 14.2 14.7
Non-current lease liabilities 35.7 33.7
Total lease liabilities $ 49.9 $ 48.4
Operating Lease, Right-of-Use Asset, Statement of Financial Position [Extensible List] us-gaap:OtherAssetsNoncurrent us-gaap:OtherAssetsNoncurrent
Operating Lease, Liability, Current, Statement of Financial Position [Extensible List] us-gaap:OtherLiabilitiesCurrent us-gaap:OtherLiabilitiesCurrent
Operating Lease, Liability, Noncurrent, Statement of Financial Position [Extensible List] us-gaap:OtherLiabilitiesNoncurrent us-gaap:OtherLiabilitiesNoncurrent
v3.20.4
Commitments and Contingencies - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Dec. 31, 2020
Dec. 31, 2019
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]    
Outstanding value of letters of credit $ 43.8 $ 70.0
v3.20.4
Selected Quarterly Data (Unaudited) - Quarterly Financial Information (Details) - USD ($)
$ / shares in Units, $ in Millions
3 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
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, 2020
Dec. 31, 2019
Dec. 31, 2018
Selected Quarterly Financial Information [Abstract]                      
Net sales $ 521.2 $ 509.3 $ 447.2 $ 520.9 $ 566.7 $ 559.8 $ 539.5 $ 538.0 $ 1,998.6 $ 2,204.0 $ 2,213.6
Gross Profit 197.0 196.8 160.3 195.3 219.6 224.1 212.2 209.9 749.4 865.8 876.1
Operating Income (Loss) 74.4 (141.6) 45.3 60.3 82.5 86.1 87.0 77.5 38.4 333.1 310.8
Net income (loss) $ 47.1 $ (138.7) $ 25.8 $ 18.6 $ 45.5 $ 59.9 $ 60.9 $ 56.4 $ (47.2) $ 222.7 $ 230.8
Earnings (loss) per ordinary share                      
Basic (dollars per share) $ 0.28 $ (0.82) $ 0.15 $ 0.11 $ 0.27 $ 0.35 $ 0.36 $ 0.32 $ (0.28) $ 1.30 $ 1.29
Diluted (dollars per share) $ 0.28 $ (0.82) $ 0.15 $ 0.11 $ 0.27 $ 0.35 $ 0.35 $ 0.32 $ (0.28) $ 1.29 $ 1.28