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TELEFLEX INC

For the period ended Dec 31, 2023. Filed Feb 23, 2024.

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FY2023 · Filed Feb 23, 2024

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this Annual Report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized as of the date indicated below.

TELEFLEX INCORPORATED
By:/s/ Liam J. Kelly
Liam J. Kelly
Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities and as of the date indicated below.

By:/s/ Liam J. KellyBy:/s/ Thomas E. Powell
Liam J. KellyThomas E. Powell
Chairman, President, Chief Executive Officer and DirectorExecutive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
(Principal Executive Officer)(Principal Financial Officer)
By:/s/ John R. Deren
John R. Deren
Corporate Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer
(Principal Accounting Officer)
By:/s/ Dr. Stephen K. KlaskoBy:/s/ Candace H. Duncan
Dr. Stephen K. KlaskoDirectorCandace H. DuncanDirector
By:/s/ Andrew A. KrakauerBy:/s/ Gretchen R. Haggerty
Andrew A. KrakauerDirectorGretchen R. HaggertyDirector
By:/s/ Neena M. PatilBy:/s/ John C. Heinmiller
Neena M. PatilDirectorJohn C. HeinmillerDirector
By:/s/ Stuart A. RandleBy:/s/ Jaewon Ryu
Stuart A. RandleDirectorDr. Jaewon RyuDirector

Dated: February 23, 2024

INDEX TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

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Management's Report on Internal Control over Financial ReportingF-2
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm (PCAOB ID 238)F-3
Consolidated Statements of Income for the years ended December 31, 2023, 2022 and 2021F-5
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income for the years ended December 31, 2023, 2022 and 2021F-6
Consolidated Balance Sheets as of December 31, 2023 and 2022F-7
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the years ended December 31, 2023, 2022 and 2021F-8
Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders' Equity as of and for the years ended December 31, 2023, 2022 and 2021F-9
Notes to Consolidated Financial StatementsF-10

FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULE

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Schedule II Valuation and qualifying accounts as of and for the years ended December 31, 2023, 2022 and 202152

MANAGEMENT’S REPORT ON INTERNAL CONTROL OVER FINANCIAL REPORTING

The management of Teleflex Incorporated and its subsidiaries (the “Company”) is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting. Internal control over financial reporting is a process designed by, or under the supervision of our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer and effected by the Company's board of directors, management and other personnel, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. A company’s internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets of the company; provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and that receipts and expenditures of the company are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and directors of the company; and provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use, or disposition of the company’s assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements.

Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.

Management assessed the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2023. In making this assessment, management used the framework established in Internal Control — Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO). As a result of this assessment and based on the criteria in the COSO framework, management has concluded that, as of December 31, 2023, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting was effective.

The Company acquired Palette Life Sciences AB ("Palette") on October 10, 2023. Management has excluded Palette from its assessment of internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2023. The net revenues attributable to Palette from the date of acquisition through December 31, 2023, represent, in the aggregate, less than 1% of our consolidated net revenues for the year then ended and total assets (excluding goodwill and intangible assets) attributable to Palette represent, in the aggregate, 1% of our consolidated total assets as of December 31, 2023.

The effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2023 has been audited by PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, an independent registered public accounting firm, as stated in their report which appears herein.

/s/ Liam J. Kelly/s/ Thomas E. Powell
Liam J. KellyChairman, President and Chief Executive OfficerThomas E. Powell Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

February 23, 2024

To the Board of Directors and Shareholders of Teleflex Incorporated

Opinions on the Financial Statements and Internal Control over Financial Reporting

We have audited the consolidated financial statements, including the related notes and financial statement schedule, of Teleflex Incorporated and its subsidiaries (the “Company”) as listed in the accompanying index (collectively referred to as the “consolidated financial statements”). We also have audited the Company's internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2023, based on criteria established in Internal Control - Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO).

In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Company as of December 31, 2023 and 2022 and the results of its operations and its cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2023 in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. Also in our opinion, the Company maintained, in all material respects, effective internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2023 based on criteria established in Internal Control - Integrated Framework(2013) issued by the COSO.

Basis for Opinions

The Company's management is responsible for these consolidated financial statements, for maintaining effective internal control over financial reporting, and for its assessment of the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting, included in the accompanying Management’s Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting. Our responsibility is to express opinions on the Company’s consolidated financial statements and on the Company's internal control over financial reporting based on our audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB) and are required to be independent with respect to the Company in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.

We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audits to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the consolidated financial statements are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud, and whether effective internal control over financial reporting was maintained in all material respects.

Our audits of the consolidated financial statements included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the consolidated financial statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the consolidated financial statements. Our audits also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the consolidated financial statements. Our audit of internal control over financial reporting included obtaining an understanding of internal control over financial reporting, assessing the risk that a material weakness exists, and testing and evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of internal control based on the assessed risk. Our audits also included performing such other procedures as we considered necessary in the circumstances. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinions.

As described in Management’s Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting, management has excluded Palette Life Sciences, AB (“Palette”) from its assessment of internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2023 because it was acquired by the Company in a purchase business combination during 2023. We have also excluded Palette from our audit of internal control over financial reporting. Palette is a wholly-owned subsidiary whose total assets and total revenues excluded from management’s assessment and our audit of internal control over financial reporting represent 1% and less than 1%, respectively, of the related consolidated financial statement amounts as of and for the year ended December 31, 2023.

Definition and Limitations of Internal Control over Financial Reporting

A company’s internal control over financial reporting is a process designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. A company’s internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that (i) pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets of the company; (ii) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and that receipts and expenditures of the company are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and directors of the company; and (iii) provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use, or disposition of the company’s assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements.

Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.

Critical Audit Matters

The critical audit matter communicated below is a matter arising from the current period audit of the consolidated financial statements that was communicated or required to be communicated to the audit committee and that (i) relates to accounts or disclosures that are material to the consolidated financial statements and (ii) involved our especially challenging, subjective, or complex judgments. The communication of critical audit matters does not alter in any way our opinion on the consolidated financial statements, taken as a whole, and we are not, by communicating the critical audit matter below, providing a separate opinion on the critical audit matter or on the accounts or disclosures to which it relates.

Acquisition of Palette - Valuation of Intellectual Property and Trade Names Intangible Assets

As described in Note 4 to the consolidated financial statements, the Company completed the acquisition of Palette on October 10, 2023. The fair value of consideration transferred was $621.9 million, consisting of net cash payments of $594.9 million and $27.0 million in estimated fair value of contingent consideration. Of the identifiable intangible assets acquired, $264.0 million of intellectual property and $40.5 million of trade names intangible assets were recorded. As disclosed by management, intangible assets acquired in a business combination are measured at fair value using various methods under the income approach. The more significant judgments and assumptions used in the valuation of intangible assets may include revenue growth rates, royalty rate, obsolescence factor, distributor margin, discount rates, and EBITDA margin.

The principal considerations for our determination that performing procedures relating to the valuation of intellectual property and trade names intangible assets related to the acquisition of Palette is a critical audit matter are (i) the significant judgment by management when developing the fair value estimates of the intellectual property and trade names intangible assets; (ii) a high degree of auditor judgment, subjectivity, and effort in performing procedures and evaluating management’s significant assumptions related to the revenue growth rates, royalty rate, obsolescence factor, distributor margin, discount rate, and EBITDA margin used to value the intellectual property intangible asset, and the revenue growth rates, royalty rate, and discount rate used to value the trade names intangible asset; and (iii) the audit effort involved the use of professionals with specialized skill and knowledge.

Addressing the matter involved performing procedures and evaluating audit evidence in connection with forming our overall opinion on the consolidated financial statements. These procedures included testing the effectiveness of controls relating to the acquisition accounting, including controls over management’s valuation of the intellectual property and trade names intangible assets related to the acquisition. These procedures also included, among others (i) reading the purchase agreement and (ii) testing management’s process for developing the fair value estimates of the intellectual property and trade names intangible assets. Testing management’s process included evaluating the appropriateness of the income approach, testing the completeness and accuracy of underlying data used in the income approach, and evaluating the reasonableness of the aforementioned significant assumptions. Evaluating management’s assumptions related to the revenue growth rates and EBITDA margin involved considering the current and past performance of the Palette business, the consistency with economic and industry data, and whether these assumptions were consistent with evidence obtained in other areas of the audit. Professionals with specialized skill and knowledge were used to assist in evaluating the appropriateness of the income approach and the reasonableness of the royalty rate, obsolescence factor, distributor margin, and discount rate assumptions used to value the intellectual property intangible asset and the royalty rate and discount rate assumptions used to value the trade names intangible asset.

/s/PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

February 23, 2024

We have served as the Company’s auditor since 1962.

Year Ended December 31,
202320222021
(Dollars and shares in thousands, except per share)
Net revenues$2,974,489$2,791,041$2,809,563
Cost of goods sold1,327,5581,259,9541,259,961
Gross profit1,646,9311,531,0871,549,602
Selling, general and administrative expenses929,867863,748860,085
Research and development expenses154,351153,819130,841
Pension settlement charge45,244——
Restructuring and impairment charges15,60420,29921,738
Gain on sale of assets and business(4,448)(6,504)(91,157)
Income from continuing operations before interest, loss on extinguishment of debt and taxes506,313499,725628,095
Interest expense85,08254,26456,969
Interest income(12,781)(912)(1,328)
Loss on extinguishment of debt—45412,986
Income from continuing operations before taxes434,012445,919559,468
Taxes on income from continuing operations76,44083,00374,349
Income from continuing operations357,572362,916485,119
Operating (loss) income from discontinued operations(1,608)260331
(Benefit) taxes on operating loss from discontinued operations(364)3776
(Loss) income from discontinued operations(1,244)223255
Net income$356,328$363,139$485,374
Earnings per share:
Basic:
Income from continuing operations$7.61$7.74$10.37
(Loss) income from discontinued operations(0.03)—0.01
Net income$7.58$7.74$10.38
Diluted:
Income from continuing operations$7.56$7.67$10.23
(Loss) income from discontinued operations(0.03)0.01—
Net income$7.53$7.68$10.23
Weighted average shares outstanding:
Basic46,98146,89846,774
Diluted47,30447,30947,427
Year Ended December 31,
202320222021
(Dollars in thousands)
Net income$356,328$363,139$485,374
Other comprehensive income, net of tax:
Foreign currency:
Foreign currency translation adjustments, net of tax of $7,182, $(6,634) and $(5,563), respectively44,902(62,904)(63,191)
Foreign currency translation, net of tax44,902(62,904)(63,191)
Pension and other postretirement benefits plans:
Prior service cost recognized in net periodic cost, net of tax of $233, $232 and $232, respectively(775)(785)(780)
Unamortized gain (loss) arising during the period, net of tax of $(2,284), $850 and $(1,671), respectively7,922(3,649)5,582
Plan settlement charge, net of tax of $(10,352), $0 and $0, respectively34,892——
Net loss recognized in net periodic cost, net of tax of $(1,844), $(1,778) and $(1,988), respectively6,1455,8826,555
Foreign currency translation, net of tax of $145, $(366) and $(238), respectively(434)1,043610
Pension and other postretirement benefits plans adjustment, net of tax47,7502,49111,967
Derivatives qualifying as hedges:
Unrealized gain on derivatives arising during the period, net of tax $123, $(551) and $(27), respectively8,3147,179351
Reclassification adjustment on derivatives included in net income, net of tax of $385, $203 and $62, respectively(11,849)(3,329)1,212
Derivatives qualifying as hedges, net of tax(3,535)3,8501,563
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax89,117(56,563)(49,661)
Comprehensive income$445,445$306,576$435,713
December 31,
20232022
(Dollars and shares in thousands, except per share)
ASSETS
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents$222,848$292,034
Accounts receivable, net443,467408,834
Inventories626,216578,507
Prepaid expenses and other current assets107,471125,084
Prepaid taxes7,4046,524
Total current assets1,407,4061,410,983
Property, plant and equipment, net479,913447,205
Operating lease assets123,521131,211
Goodwill2,914,0552,536,730
Intangibles assets, net2,501,9602,306,165
Deferred tax assets6,7486,402
Other assets98,94389,367
Total assets$7,532,546$6,928,063
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
Current liabilities
Current borrowings$87,500$87,500
Accounts payable132,247126,807
Accrued expenses146,880140,644
Payroll and benefit-related liabilities146,535133,092
Accrued interest5,5835,332
Income taxes payable41,45324,736
Other current liabilities46,54763,381
Total current liabilities606,745581,492
Long-term borrowings1,727,5721,624,023
Deferred tax liabilities456,080388,886
Pension and postretirement benefit liabilities23,98931,394
Noncurrent liability for uncertain tax positions3,3705,805
Noncurrent operating lease liabilities111,300120,437
Other liabilities162,502154,058
Total liabilities3,091,5582,906,095
Commitments and contingencies
Shareholders’ equity
Common shares, $1 par value Issued: 2023 — 48,046 shares; 2022 — 47,957 shares48,04647,957
Additional paid-in capital749,712715,118
Retained earnings4,109,7363,817,304
Accumulated other comprehensive loss(314,405)(403,522)
4,593,0894,176,857
Less: Treasury stock, at cost152,101154,889
Total shareholders' equity4,440,9884,021,968
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity$7,532,546$6,928,063
Year Ended December 31,
202320222021
(Dollars in thousands)
Cash flows from operating activities of continuing operations:
Net income$356,328$363,139$485,374
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Loss (income) from discontinued operations1,244(223)(255)
Depreciation expense68,14466,50271,758
Intangible asset amortization expense173,974164,088165,604
Deferred financing costs and debt discount amortization expense3,4004,0534,493
Loss on extinguishment of debt—45412,986
Pension settlement charge45,244——
Fair value step up of acquired inventory sold1,536—3,993
Changes in contingent consideration(27,243)2,3508,475
Assets impairment charges—1,4976,739
Stock-based compensation31,46527,22422,937
Gain on sale of assets and business(4,448)(6,504)(91,157)
Deferred income taxes, net(13,046)(13,008)(110,239)
Payments for contingent consideration(289)(3,016)(230)
Interest benefit on swaps designated as net investment hedges(18,814)(20,880)(19,296)
Other5,960(2,906)(36,388)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of effects of acquisitions and disposals:
Accounts receivable(15,763)(38,459)(600)
Inventories(41,068)(110,686)(11,138)
Prepaid expenses and other current assets(11,420)13,420(28,410)
Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities(31,258)(24,786)94,020
Income taxes(12,263)(79,453)73,473
Net cash provided by operating activities from continuing operations511,683342,806652,139
Cash flows from investing activities of continuing operations:
Expenditures for property, plant and equipment(91,442)(79,190)(71,618)
Payments for businesses and intangibles acquired, net of cash acquired(603,920)(198,429)(4,590)
Proceeds from sales of business and assets15,00012,434224,909
Net interest proceeds on swaps designated as net investment hedges63,13420,77519,154
Proceeds from sales of investments7,3007,3007,300
Purchase of investments(11,300)(22,300)(18,418)
Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities from continuing operations(621,228)(259,410)156,737
Cash flows from financing activities of continuing operations:
Proceeds from new borrowings646,000744,250400,000
Reduction in borrowings(544,750)(884,500)(1,034,500)
Debt extinguishment, issuance and amendment fees—(5,200)(9,774)
Net proceeds from share based compensation plans and the related tax impacts5,190(4,308)12,451
Payments for contingent consideration(4,004)(3,959)(31,448)
Dividends paid(63,896)(63,789)(63,648)
Proceeds from sale of treasury stock——11,097
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities from continuing operations38,540(217,506)(715,822)
Cash flows from discontinued operations:
Net cash used in operating activities(1,045)(665)(720)
Net cash provided by investing activities—1,469—
Net cash (used in) provided by discontinued operations(1,045)804(720)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents2,864(19,744)(23,130)
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents(69,186)(153,050)69,204
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the year292,034445,084375,880
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the year$222,848$292,034$445,084

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY

Common Stock · AdditionalPaid in Capital · Retained Earnings · Accumulated Other ComprehensiveLoss (income) · Treasury Stock · Total Shareholders' Equity
Shares · Dollars · Shares · Dollars
(Dollars and shares in thousands, except per share amounts)
Balance at December 31, 202047,812$47,812$652,305$3,096,228$(297,298)1,132$(162,590)$3,336,457
Net income485,374485,374
Cash dividends ($1.36 per share)(63,648)(63,648)
Other comprehensive loss(49,661)(49,661)
Shares issued under compensation plans11711733,989(31)34734,453
Treasury stock reissued——6,349(28)4,74811,097
Deferred compensation447(4)229676
Balance at December 31, 202147,92947,929693,0903,517,954(346,959)1,069(157,266)3,754,748
Net income363,139363,139
Cash dividends ($1.36 per share)(63,789)(63,789)
Other comprehensive income(56,563)(56,563)
Shares issued under compensation plans282821,930(32)1,54423,502
Deferred compensation98(5)833931
Balance at December 31, 202247,95747,957715,1183,817,304(403,522)1,032(154,889)4,021,968
Net income356,328356,328
Cash dividends ($1.36 per share)(63,896)(63,896)
Other comprehensive income89,11789,117
Shares issued under compensation plans898934,270(21)2,78737,146
Deferred compensation324(5)1325
Balance at December 31, 202348,046$48,046$749,712$4,109,736$(314,405)1,006$(152,101)$4,440,988

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(all tabular amounts in thousands unless otherwise noted)

Note 1 —Summary of significant accounting policies

Consolidation: The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Teleflex Incorporated and its subsidiaries (referred to herein as “we,” “us,” “our” and “Teleflex"). Intercompany transactions are eliminated in consolidation. These consolidated financial statements have been prepared in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America ("GAAP") and reflect management’s estimates and assumptions that affect the recorded amounts.

Use of estimates: The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of net revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Accordingly, actual results could differ from those estimates.

Cash and cash equivalents: All highly liquid debt instruments with an original maturity of three months or less are classified as cash equivalents. The carrying value of cash equivalents approximates the current market value.

Accounts receivable: Accounts receivable represent amounts due from customers related to the sale of products and provision of services. Our allowance for credit losses is maintained for trade accounts receivable based on the expected collectability of accounts receivable and losses expected to be incurred over the life of our receivables. Considerations to determine credit losses include our historical collection experience, the length of time an account is outstanding, the financial position of the customer, information provided by credit rating services, as well as the consideration of events or circumstances indicating historic collection rates may not be indicative of future collectability. The allowance for credit losses as of December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022 was $9.5 million and $8.6 million, respectively. The current portion of the allowance for credit losses, which was $5.5 million and $4.9 million as of December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively, was recognized as a reduction of accounts receivable, net.

Inventories: Inventories are valued at the lower of cost or net realizable value. The cost of our inventories is determined using the first in, first out cost method. Elements of cost in inventory include raw materials, direct labor, and manufacturing overhead. In estimating net realizable value, we evaluate inventory for excess and obsolete quantities based on estimated usage and sales, among other factors.

Property, plant and equipment: Property, plant and equipment are stated at cost, net of accumulated depreciation. Costs incurred to develop internal-use computer software during the application development stage generally are capitalized. Costs of enhancements to internal-use computer software are capitalized, provided that these enhancements result in additional functionality. Other additions and those improvements which increase the capacity or lengthen the useful lives of the assets are also capitalized. Composite useful lives for categories of property, plant and equipment, which are depreciated on a straight-line basis, are as follows: buildings —30 years; machinery and equipment —3 to 15 years; computer equipment and software —3 to 10 years. Leasehold improvements are depreciated over the lesser of the useful lives of the leasehold improvements or the remaining lease term. Repairs and maintenance costs are expensed as incurred.

Goodwill and other intangible assets: Goodwill and other indefinite-lived intangible assets are not amortized but are tested for impairment annually during the fourth quarter or more frequently if events or changes in circumstances indicate that an impairment may exist. Impairment losses, if any, are included in income from operations. The goodwill impairment test is applied to each of our reporting units. For purposes of this assessment, a reporting unit is an operating segment, or a business one level below an operating segment (also known as a component) if discrete financial information is prepared for that business and regularly reviewed by segment management. However, separate components are aggregated as a single reporting unit if they have similar economic characteristics.

In performing the goodwill impairment test, we may assess qualitative factors to determine whether it is more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying value. Qualitative factors may include, but are not limited to, macroeconomic conditions, industry conditions, the competitive environment, changes in the market for our products and services, regulatory and political developments, and entity specific factors such as strategies and financial performance. If, after completing the qualitative assessment, we determine it is more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying value, we proceed to a quantitative impairment test, described below. Alternatively, we may elect to bypass the qualitative assessment and perform the quantitative impairment test. Under a quantitative impairment test, we compare the fair value of a reporting unit to its carrying value. If the reporting unit fair value exceeds the carrying value, there is no impairment. If the reporting unit carrying value exceeds the fair value, we recognize an impairment loss based on the amount the carrying value of the reporting unit exceeds its fair value. We did not record a goodwill impairment charge for the year ended December 31, 2023.

Our intangible assets consist of customer relationships, intellectual property, distribution rights, in-process research and development ("IPR&D"), trade names and non-competition agreements. We define IPR&D as the value of technology acquired for which the related projects have substance and are incomplete. IPR&D acquired in a business acquisition is recognized at fair value and is required to be capitalized as an indefinite-lived intangible asset until completion of the IPR&D project or upon abandonment. Upon completion of the development project (generally when regulatory approval to market the product that utilizes the technology is obtained), an impairment assessment is performed prior to amortizing the asset over its estimated useful life. If the IPR&D projects are abandoned, the related IPR&D assets would be written off.

We test our indefinite-lived intangible assets for impairment annually, or more frequently if events or changes in circumstances indicate that an impairment may have occurred. Similar to the goodwill impairment test process, we may elect to perform a qualitative assessment. If, after completing the qualitative assessment, we determine it is more likely than not that the fair value of the indefinite-lived intangible asset is greater than its carrying amount, the asset is not impaired. If we conclude it is more likely than not that the fair value of the indefinite-lived intangible asset is less than the carrying value, we then proceed to a quantitative impairment test, which consists of a comparison of the fair value of the intangible asset to its carrying amount.

Intangible assets that do not have indefinite lives, consisting of intellectual property, customer relationships, distribution rights, certain trade names and non-competition agreements, are amortized over their estimated useful lives, which are as follows: intellectual property,5 to 20 years; customer relationships,8 to 27 years; distribution rights,10 years; trade names,15 to 30 years. The weighted average remaining amortization period with respect to our intangible assets is approximately 14 years. We periodically evaluate the reasonableness of the useful lives of these assets.

Long-lived assets: We assess the remaining useful life and recoverability of long-lived assets whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate the carrying value of an asset may not be recoverable. The assessment is based on various analyses, including undiscounted cash flow and profitability projections that incorporate, as applicable, the impact of the asset on the existing business. Therefore, the evaluation involves significant management judgment. Any impairment loss, if indicated, is measured as the amount by which the carrying amount of the asset exceeds the estimated fair value of the asset.

Foreign currency translation: Assets and liabilities of subsidiaries with non-United States dollar denominated functional currencies are translated into United States dollars at the rates of exchange at the balance sheet date; income and expenses are translated at the average rates of exchange prevailing during the year. The translation adjustments are reported as a component of accumulated other comprehensive loss.

Derivative financial instruments: We use derivative financial instruments primarily for purposes of hedging exposures to fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates. All instruments are entered into for other than trading purposes. All derivatives are recognized on the balance sheet at fair value. Changes in the fair value of derivatives are recorded in the consolidated statement of comprehensive income as other comprehensive income (loss), if the instrument is designated as part of a hedge transaction. Gains or losses on derivative instruments reported in other comprehensive income (loss) are reclassified to the consolidated statement of income in the period in which earnings are affected by the underlying hedged item. Gains or losses on derivative instruments representing hedge ineffectiveness or hedge components excluded from the assessment of effectiveness, if any, are recognized in the consolidated statement of income for the period in which such gains and losses occur. If the hedging relationship ceases to be highly effective or it becomes probable that an expected transaction will no longer occur, gains or losses on the derivative instrument are recorded in the consolidated statement of income for the period in which either such event occurs. For non-designated derivatives, gains and losses are reported as selling, general and administrative expenses in the consolidated statement of income. Cash flows from derivatives are recognized in the consolidated statements of cash flows in a manner consistent with the recognition of the underlying transactions.

Share-based compensation: We estimate the fair value of share-based awards on the date of grant using an option pricing model. The value of the portion of the award that is ultimately expected to vest, which is derived, in part, following consideration of estimated forfeitures, is recognized as expense over the requisite service periods. Share-based compensation expense related to stock options is measured using a Black-Scholes option pricing model that takes into account subjective and complex assumptions with respect to the expected life of the options, volatility, risk-free interest rate and expected dividend yield. The expected life of options granted is derived from the vesting period of the award, as well as historical exercise behavior, and represents the period of time that options granted are expected to be outstanding. Expected volatility is based on a blend of historical volatility and implied volatility derived from publicly traded options to purchase our common stock, which we believe is more reflective of market conditions and a better indicator of expected volatility than would be the case if we only used historical volatility. The risk-free interest rate is the implied yield currently available on United States (or "U.S.") Treasury zero-coupon issues with a remaining term equal to the expected life of the option. Forfeitures are estimated at the time of grant based on management’s expectations regarding the extent to which awards ultimately will vest and are adjusted for actual forfeitures when they occur.

Income taxes: The provision for income taxes is determined using the asset and liability approach of accounting for income taxes. Under this approach, deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized to reflect the future tax consequences attributable to the differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their tax bases, and to reflect operating loss and tax credit carryforwards. The provision for income taxes represents income taxes paid or payable for the current year plus the change in deferred taxes during the year. Provision has been made for income taxes on unremitted earnings of subsidiaries and affiliates, except to the extent that such earnings are deemed to be permanently reinvested.

Significant judgment is required in determining income tax provisions and in evaluating tax positions. We establish additional provisions for income taxes when, despite the belief that tax positions are supportable, there remain certain positions that do not meet the minimum probability threshold, which is a tax position that is more likely than not to be sustained upon examination by the applicable taxing authority. In the normal course of business, we are examined by various federal, state and non-U.S. tax authorities. We regularly assess the potential outcomes of these examinations and any future examinations for the current or prior years in determining the adequacy of our provision for income taxes. Interest accrued with respect to unrecognized tax benefits and income tax related penalties are both included in taxes on income from continuing operations. We periodically assess the likelihood and amount of potential adjustments and adjust the income tax provision, the current tax liability and deferred taxes in the period in which the facts that give rise to an adjustment become known.

Pensions and other postretirement benefits: We provide a range of benefits to eligible employees and retired employees, including benefits available pursuant to pension and postretirement healthcare benefits plans. We record annual amounts relating to these plans based on calculations which include various actuarial assumptions such as discount rates, expected rates of return on plan assets, compensation increases, turnover rates and healthcare cost trend rates. We review our actuarial assumptions on an annual basis and make modifications to the assumptions based on current rates and trends when appropriate. The effect of the modifications is generally amortized over future periods.

Restructuring costs: We primarily recognize employee termination benefits when payment becomes probable and reasonably estimable because they are provided under an ongoing benefit arrangement and are based on existing plans, historical experience and negotiated settlements of prior plans. Termination benefits provided under one-time termination benefits arrangements, if any, are recognized upon communication to the employee. We recognize charges ratably over the future service period if the employee is required to render service until termination. Other restructuring costs may include facility closure, employee relocation, equipment relocation and outplacement costs and are recognized in the period they are incurred.

Contingent consideration related to business acquisitions: In connection with business acquisitions, we may be required to pay future consideration that is contingent upon the achievement of specified objectives such as receipt of regulatory approval, commercialization of a product or achievement of sales targets. In a business combination, we record a contingent liability, as of the acquisition date, representing the estimated fair value of the contingent consideration that we expect to pay. We remeasure the fair value of our contingent consideration arrangements each reporting period and, based on new developments, record changes in fair value until either the contingent consideration obligation is satisfied through payment upon the achievement of, or the obligation no longer exists due to the failure to achieve, the specified objectives. The change in the fair value is recorded in selling, general and administrative expenses in the consolidated statement of income. A contingent consideration payment is classified as a financing activity in the consolidated statement of cash flows to the extent it was recorded as a liability as of the acquisition date. Any additional amount paid in excess of the amount initially accrued is classified as an operating activity in the consolidated statement of cash flows.

If the transaction is determined to be an asset acquisition rather than a business combination, a contingent consideration liability is recognized when the specified objective is deemed probable and is estimable.

Revenue recognition: We primarily generate revenue from the sale of medical devices including single use disposable devices and, to a lesser extent, reusable devices, instruments and capital equipment. Revenue is recognized when obligations under the terms of a contract with our customer are satisfied; this occurs upon the transfer of control of the products. Generally, transfer of control to the customer occurs at the point in time when our products are shipped from the manufacturing or distribution facility. For the OEM segment, most revenue is recognized over time because the OEM segment generates revenue from the sale of custom products that have no alternative use and we have an enforceable right to payment to the extent that performance has been completed. We market and sell products through our direct sales force and distributors to customers within the following end markets: (1) hospitals and healthcare providers; (2) other medical device manufacturers; and (3) home care providers, which represented 87%,11% and 2% of our consolidated net revenues, respectively, for the year ended December 31, 2023. Revenue is measured as the amount of consideration we expect to receive in exchange for transferring goods. With respect to the custom products sold in the OEM segment, revenue is measured using the units produced output method. Payment is generally due 30 days from the date of invoice.

We have made the following revenue accounting policy elections and elected to use certain practical expedients: (1) we account for amounts collected from customers for sales and other taxes, net of related amounts remitted to tax authorities; (2) we do not adjust the promised amount of consideration for the effects of a significant financing component because, at contract inception, we expect the period between the time when we transfer a promised good or service to the customer and the time when the customer pays for that good or service will be one year or less; (3) we expense costs to obtain a contract as they are incurred if the expected period of benefit, and therefore the amortization period, is one year or less; (4) we account for shipping and handling activities that occur after control transfers to the customer as a fulfillment cost rather than an additional promised service; (5) we classify shipping and handling costs within cost of goods sold; and (6) with respect to the OEM segment, we have applied the practical expedient to exclude disclosure of remaining performance obligations as the contracts typically have a term of one year or less.

The amount of consideration we receive and revenue we recognize varies as a result of changes in customer sales incentives, including discounts and rebates, and returns offered to customers. The estimate of revenue is adjusted upon the earlier of the following events: (i) the most likely amount of consideration expected to be received changes or (ii) the consideration becomes fixed. Our policy is to accept returns only in cases in which the product is defective and covered under our standard warranty provisions. When we give customers the right to return products, we estimate the expected returns based on an analysis of historical experience. The liability for returns and allowances was $22.2 million and $17.9 million as of December 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively. In estimating customer rebates, we consider the lag time between the point of sale and the payment of the customer’s rebate claim, customer-specific trend analyses, contractual commitments, including stated rebate rates, historical experience with respect to specific customers (as we have a history of providing similar rebates on similar products to similar customers) and other relevant information. The reserve for customer incentive programs, including customer rebates, was $26.7 million and $29.0 million at December 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively. We expect the amounts subject to the reserve as of December 31, 2023 to be paid within 90 days subsequent to period-end.

Leases: We have made an accounting policy election not to apply the lease accounting recognition provisions to short term leases (leases with a lease term of 12 months or less that do not include an option to purchase the underlying asset that the lessee is reasonably certain to exercise); instead, we will recognize the lease payments for short term leases on a straight-line basis over the lease term. We have made an accounting policy election to not separate lease and non-lease components and instead will account for each separate lease component and the non-lease components associated with that lease component as a single lease component.

Note 2 —Recently issued accounting standards

In November 2023, the Financial Accounting Standard Board ("FASB") issued new guidance designed to improve reportable segment disclosure requirements, primarily through enhanced disclosures about significant expenses per segment. The guidance is effective for all fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2023, and for interim periods beginning after December 15, 2024. The new standard must be adopted on a retrospective basis and early adoption is permitted. We are currently evaluating this guidance to determine its impact on our consolidated financial statements.

In December 2023, the FASB issued new guidance designed to improve income tax disclosure requirements, primarily through increased disaggregation disclosures within the effective tax rate reconciliation as well as enhanced disclosures on income taxes paid. The guidance is effective for all fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2024. The new standard can be adopted on a prospective basis with an option to be adopted retrospectively and early adoption is permitted. We are currently evaluating this guidance to determine its impact on our consolidated financial statements.

From time to time, new accounting guidance issued by the FASB or other standard setting bodies is adopted as of the specified effective date or, when permitted by the guidance and as determined by us, as of an earlier date. We have assessed recently issued guidance that is not yet effective, except as noted above, and believe the new guidance that we have assessed will not have a material impact on our results of operations, cash flows or financial position.

Note 3 -Net revenues

The following table disaggregates revenue by global product category for the years ended December 31, 2023, 2022 and 2021.

Year Ended December 31,
202320222021
Vascular access$708,044$683,612$700,240
Anesthesia389,957388,890380,140
Interventional511,434445,018427,500
Surgical427,359392,917377,756
Interventional urology319,785322,832341,661
OEM326,008272,624245,681
Other (1)291,902285,148336,585
Net revenues (2)$2,974,489$2,791,041$2,809,563

(1) Includes revenues generated from sales of our respiratory and urology products (other than interventional urology products). Certain product lines within the respiratory product category were sold during 2021. See Note 4 for additional information related to the Respiratory business divestiture.

(2) The product categories listed above are presented on a global basis, while each of our reportable segments other than the OEM reportable segment are defined based on the geographic location of its operations; the OEM reportable segment operates globally. Each of the geographically based reportable segments includes net revenues from each of the non-OEM product categories listed above.

Note 4 —Acquisitions and Divestiture

2023 acquisition

On October 10, 2023, we completed the acquisition of Palette Life Sciences AB (“Palette”), a privately held medical device company that sells a portfolio of hyaluronic acid gel-based products primarily utilized in the treatment of urology diseases including a rectal spacing product used in connection with radiation therapy treatment of prostate cancer. The acquisition complements our interventional urology product portfolio. The fair value of consideration transferred was $621.9 million, consisting of net cash payments of $594.9 million and $27.0 million in estimated fair value of contingent consideration. The contingent consideration liability represents the estimated fair value of our obligations, under the acquisition agreement, to maketwo milestone payments up to $50 million in aggregate if certain commercial milestones are met. The milestone payments are based on net sales growth over the two-year period beginning January 1, 2024. The fair value of the contingent consideration was estimated using a Monte Carlo valuation approach. See Note 12 for additional information on the fair value measurement of the contingent consideration. The acquisition was financed using borrowings under our revolving credit facility and cash on hand.

The following table presents the fair value of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed with respect to the Palette acquisition:

Assets
Accounts receivable$8,898
Inventories5,750
Other current assets897
Current assets15,545
Property, plant and equipment, net2,180
Intangible assets333,500
Goodwill357,025
Deferred tax assets2,026
Other assets1,557
Noncurrent assets696,288
Total assets711,833
Liabilities
Current liabilities18,683
Deferred tax liabilities69,389
Other liabilities1,909
Liabilities89,981
Net assets acquired$621,852

The goodwill resulting from the Palette acquisition primarily reflects synergies currently expected to be realized from the integration of the acquired business and is not tax deductible. See Note 17 for additional detail regarding a liability established as part of the Palette acquisition related to certain foreign tax liabilities that had not been properly recognized and paid by Palette prior to our acquisition.

The following table sets forth the components of identifiable intangible assets acquired and the ranges of the useful lives as of the date of the Palette acquisition:

Fair valueUseful life (years)
Intellectual property$264,00012
Trade names40,50025
Customer relationships29,00015

For the year ended December 31, 2023, we incurred $10.6 million in transaction expenses associated with the Palette acquisition, which are included in selling, general and administrative expenses in the consolidated statement of income. We are continuing to evaluate the fair value of the acquired assets and liabilities assumed in connection with the acquisition. Additionally, the purchase accounting for this acquisition remains incomplete with respect to the consideration transferred as we have not reached an agreement on the closing statement adjustments with the seller. Adjustments during the measurement period will be recognized in the reporting period when they are settled.

The following unaudited pro forma combined financial presentation of Net income and Earnings per share for the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively, gives effect to the Palette acquisition as if it was completed at the beginning of the earliest period presented. Revenues are not significant to the periods presented and have not been included. The pro forma information is presented for informational purposes only and is not necessarily indicative of the results of operations that actually would have occurred under our ownership and management.

Year Ended December 31,
20232022
(Unaudited)
Net income$310,356$282,425
Basic earnings per share:
Net income$6.61$6.02
Diluted earnings per share:
Net income$6.56$5.97

The unaudited pro forma combined financial information presented above includes the accounting effects of the Palette acquisition, including, to the extent applicable, amortization charges from acquired intangible assets; interest expense associated with borrowings to finance the acquisition; the revaluation of inventory; and the related tax effects. The unaudited pro forma financial information also includes non-recurring charges specifically related to the Palette acquisition. For the year ended December 31, 2023 we recognized a post acquisition pre-tax operating loss of $5.6 million related to Palette.

2022 acquisition

On September 27, 2022, we completed the acquisition of Standard Bariatrics, Inc. (“Standard Bariatrics”), a privately-held medical device company that commercialized a powered stapling technology for bariatric surgery that complements our surgical product portfolio. The acquisition included an initial cash purchase price of $173 million, with the potential to make three milestone payments up to $130 million upon achievement of certain commercial milestones. The purchase price was allocated based on the fair values of the assets and liabilities, including goodwill of $71.4 million and intangible assets of $154.5 million.

Divestiture

On May 15, 2021, we entered into a definitive agreement to sell certain product lines within our global respiratory product portfolio (the "Divested respiratory business") to Medline Industries, Inc. (“Medline”) for consideration of $286.0 million, reduced by $12.0 million in working capital not transferring to Medline, which is subject to customary post close adjustments (the "Respiratory business divestiture"). In connection with the Respiratory business divestiture, we also entered into several ancillary agreements with Medline to help facilitate the transfer of the business, which provide for transition support, quality, supply and manufacturing services, including a manufacturing and supply transition agreement (the "MSTA").

On June 28, 2021, we completed the initial phase of the Respiratory business divestiture, pursuant to which we received cash proceeds of $259.0 million. On December 4, 2023 we completed the second and final phase of the Respiratory business divestiture with the transfer of certain additional manufacturing assets to Medline, which resulted in $15.0 million of additional cash proceeds and the recognition of a gain on sale of $4.4 million.

Net revenues attributable to our divested respiratory business recognized prior to the Respiratory business divestiture are included within each of our geographic segments and were $60.7 million for the year ended December 31, 2021. Net revenues attributed to services provided to Medline in accordance with the MSTA, which are presented within our Americas reporting segment, were $75.7 million, $79.1 million and $51.1 million for the years ended December 31, 2023, 2022 and 2021, respectively.

Year Ended December 31,
202320222021
Non cash investing and financing activities of continuing operations:
Acquisition of businesses$27,000$43,168$—

Note 5 —Restructuring and impairment charges

2023 Restructuring plan

During the fourth quarter of 2023, we initiated a new restructuring plan, which primarily involves the integration of Palette into Teleflex and workforce reductions designed to improve operating performance across the organization by creating efficiencies that align with evolving market demands and our strategy to enhance long-term value creation (the “2023 restructuring plan”). These actions are expected to be substantially completed by the end of 2024.

The following table provides a summary of the cost estimates by major type of expense associated with the 2023 restructuring plan:

Total estimated amount expected to be incurred
Plan expense estimates:(Dollars in millions)
Restructuring charges (1)$12 million to $15 million
Restructuring related charges (2)$3 million to $4 million
Total restructuring and restructuring related charges$15 million to $19 million

(1) Substantially all of the charges consist of employee termination benefit cost.

(2) Restructuring related charges represent costs that are directly related to the program and consist primarily of retention bonuses offered to certain employees expected to remain with our company after completion of the program, which will result in cash outlays and most of which are expected to be made in 2025. Substantially all of the restructuring related charges are expected to be recognized within selling, general and administrative expenses.

For the year ended December 31, 2023, we incurred $0.7 million in restructuring related charges in connection with the 2023 restructuring plan, which were recognized in selling, general and administrative expenses.

2023 Footprint Realignment plan

In September 2023, we initiated a restructuring plan primarily involving the relocation of certain manufacturing operations to existing lower-cost locations, the outsourcing of certain manufacturing processes and related workforce reductions (the "2023 Footprint realignment plan"). These actions are expected to be substantially completed by the end of 2027. The following table provides a summary of our estimates of restructuring and restructuring related charges by major type of expense associated with the 2023 Footprint realignment plan:

Total estimated amount expected to be incurred
Plan expense estimates:(Dollars in millions)
Restructuring charges (1)$4 million to $6 million
Restructuring related charges (2)$7 million to $9 million
Total restructuring and restructuring related charges$11 million to $15 million

(1) Substantially all of the charges consist of employee termination benefit costs.

(2)Restructuring related charges represent costs that are directly related to the 2023 Footprint realignment plan and principally constitute costs to transfer manufacturing operations to existing lower-cost locations and project management costs. Substantially all of these charges are expected to be recognized within cost of goods sold.

We expect substantially all of the restructuring and restructuring related charges will result in future cash outlays, the majority of which will be made between 2024 and 2025. Additionally, we expect to incur $2 million to $3 million in aggregate capital expenditures under the plan, which are expected to be incurred mostly in 2024.

For the years ended December 31, 2023, we incurred $0.1 million, in pre-tax restructuring related charges, all of which were recognized in cost of goods sold.

2022 restructuring plan

In November 2022, we initiated a strategic restructuring plan designed to improve operating performance and position the organization to deliver long-term durable growth by creating efficiencies that align with our high growth strategic objectives (the “2022 restructuring plan”). The plan is substantially complete and as a result, we expect future restructuring expenses associated with the plan, if any, to be immaterial.

Respiratory divestiture plan

During 2021 and in connection with the Respiratory business divestiture, we committed to a restructuring plan designed to separate the manufacturing operations to be transferred to Medline from those that will remain with

Teleflex, which includes related workforce reductions (the “Respiratory divestiture plan”). The plan includes expanding certain of our existing locations to accommodate the transfer of capacity from the sites being transferred to Medline and replicating the manufacturing processes at alternate existing locations. The plan is substantially complete and as a result, we expect future restructuring expenses associated with the plan, if any, to be immaterial.

The following table summarizes the restructuring reserve activity related to our 2023 Restructuring plan and 2023 Footprint realignment plan:

2023 Restructuring plan2023 Footprint realignment plan
Accruals$12,535$1,451
Cash payments(114)(108)
Foreign currency translation and other20—
Balance at December 31, 2023 (1)$12,441$1,343

(1)The restructuring reserves as of December 31, 2023 consisted mainly of accruals related to termination benefits. Other costs (facility closure, employee relocation, equipment relocation and outplacement costs) were expensed and paid in the same period.

The restructuring and impairment charges recognized for the years ended December 31, 2023, 2022, and 2021 consisted of the following:

2023
Termination benefitsOther Costs (1)Total
2023 Restructuring plan$12,535$—$12,535
2023 Footprint realignment plan1,451—1,451
2022 Restructuring plan2,7593693,128
Respiratory divestiture plan(946)17(929)
Other restructuring programs (2)(1,015)434(581)
Total restructuring and impairment charges$14,784$820$15,604
2022
Termination benefitsOther Costs (1)Total
2022 Restructuring plan$15,465$58$15,523
Respiratory divestiture plan50474578
2019 Footprint realignment plan(1,120)133(987)
2018 Footprint realignment plan1,2308462,076
Other restructuring programs (2)1,3063061,612
Total restructuring charges17,3851,41718,802
Asset impairment charges—1,4971,497
Total restructuring and impairment charges$17,385$2,914$20,299
2021
Termination benefitsOther Costs (1)Total
Respiratory divestiture plan$2,687$7$2,694
2021 Restructuring plan7,280777,357
2019 Footprint realignment plan(111)364253
2018 Footprint realignment plan2,3351412,476
Other restructuring programs (3)(429)2,6482,219
Total restructuring charges11,7623,23714,999
Asset impairment charges—6,7396,739
Total restructuring and impairment charges$11,762$9,976$21,738

(1)Includes facility closure, contract termination and other exit costs.

(2)Includes activity primarily related to a restructuring plan initiated in the first quarter of 2022 that is designed to relocate manufacturing operations at certain of our facilities (the "2022 Manufacturing relocation plan") and our 2014, 2018, and 2019 Footprint realignment plans.

(3)Includes the 2020 Workforce reduction plan and the 2014 Footprint realignment plan.

Impairment Charges

For the year ended December 31, 2022, we recorded impairment charges of $1.5 million related to our decision to abandon certain assets. For the year ended December 31, 2021, we recorded impairment charges of $6.7 million related to our decision to abandon intellectual property and other assets primarily associated with our respiratory product portfolio that was not transferred to Medline as part of the Respiratory business divestiture.

Note 6 —Inventories

Inventories at December 31, 2023 and 2022 consist of the following:

20232022
Raw materials$179,517$186,641
Work-in-process111,13298,993
Finished goods335,567292,873
Inventories$626,216$578,507

Note 7 —Property, plant and equipment

The major classes of property, plant and equipment, at cost, at December 31, 2023 and 2022 were as follows:

20232022
Land, buildings and leasehold improvements$284,604$272,578
Machinery and equipment459,268462,447
Computer equipment and software214,573192,785
Construction in progress94,63376,077
1,053,0781,003,887
Less: Accumulated depreciation(573,165)(556,682)
Property, plant and equipment, net$479,913$447,205

Note 8 —Goodwill and other intangible assets

Changes in the carrying amount of goodwill, by reportable operating segment, for the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022 were as follows:

AmericasEMEAAsiaOEMTotal
Goodwill$2,008,352$492,149$223,819$112,010$2,836,330
Accumulated impairment losses(332,128)———(332,128)
1,676,224492,149223,819112,0102,504,202
Goodwill related to acquisitions53,9707,28110,169—71,420
Translation and other adjustments899(30,906)(8,885)—(38,892)
Balance as of December 31, 20221,731,093468,524225,103112,0102,536,730
Goodwill related to acquisitions333,4624,28419,279—357,025
Translation and other adjustments3,51714,9361,847—20,300
Balance as of December 31, 2023$2,068,072$487,744$246,229$112,010$2,914,055

Intangible assets at December 31, 2023 and 2022 consisted of the following:

Gross Carrying AmountAccumulated Amortization
2023202220232022
Customer relationships$1,363,839$1,328,539$(561,753)$(497,335)
In-process research and development27,47627,075——
Intellectual property1,890,9571,599,355(745,094)(646,643)
Distribution rights23,30123,115(22,048)(21,090)
Trade names610,146564,023(84,864)(71,128)
Non-compete agreements21,93421,429(21,934)(21,175)
$3,937,653$3,563,536$(1,435,693)$(1,257,371)

As of December 31, 2023, trade names having a carrying value of $231.3 million are considered indefinite-lived. Acquired IPR&D is indefinite-lived until the completion of the related development project, at which point amortization of the carrying value of the technology will commence.

Amortization expense related to intangible assets was $174.0 million, $164.1 million, and $165.6 million for the years ended December 31, 2023, 2022 and 2021, respectively. The estimated annual amortization expense for each of the five succeeding years is as follows:

2024$228,000
2025218,500
2026215,600
2027212,800
2028208,400

Note 9 —Leases

We have operating leases for various types of properties, consisting of manufacturing plants, engineering and research centers, distribution warehouses, offices and other facilities, and equipment used in operations. Some leases provide us with an option, exercisable at our sole discretion, to terminate the lease or extend the lease term forone or more years. When measuring assets and liabilities arising from a lease that provides us with an option to extend the lease term, we take into account payments to be made in the optional extension period when it is reasonably certain that we will exercise the option. Total lease cost (all of which related to operating leases) was $31.1 million, $30.8 million and $32.6 million for the years ended December 31, 2023, 2022 and 2021, respectively.

Maturities of lease liabilities

December 31, 2023
2024$23,959
202522,604
202621,692
202720,297
202818,868
2029 and thereafter45,298
Total lease payments152,718
Less: interest(21,917)
Present value of lease liabilities$130,801

Supplemental information

December 31, 2023December 31, 2022
Total lease liabilities (1)$130,801$139,894
Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities within operating cash flows$26,938$28,308
Right of use assets obtained in exchange for operating lease obligations$12,145$25,202
Weighted average remaining lease term7.0 years7.9 years
Weighted average discount rate4.4%4.2%

(1) The current portion of the operating lease liability is included in other current liabilities.

Note 10 —Borrowings

Our borrowings at December 31, 2023 and 2022 were as follows:

20232022
Senior Credit Facility:
Revolving credit facility, at a rate of 6.71% at December 31, 2023, and 5.80% at December 31, 2022, due 2027$262,000$148,250
Term loan facility, at a rate of 6.71% at December 31, 2023 and 5.80% at December 31 2022, due 2027487,500500,000
4.625% Senior Notes due 2027500,000500,000
4.25% Senior Notes due 2028500,000500,000
Securitization program, at a rate of 6.34% at December 31, 2023 and 5.11% at December 31, 202275,00075,000
1,824,5001,723,250
Less: Unamortized debt issuance costs(9,428)(11,727)
1,815,0721,711,523
Current portion of borrowings(87,500)(87,500)
Long-term borrowings$1,727,572$1,624,023

Senior credit facility

In 2022, we amended and restated our existing credit agreement by entering into a Third Amended and Restated Credit Agreement (the “Credit Agreement”) which provides for afive-year revolving credit facility of $1.0 billion and a term loan facility of $500.0 million. The obligations under the Credit Agreement are guaranteed (subject to certain exceptions and limitations) by substantially all of our material domestic subsidiaries. The obligations under the Credit Agreement are secured, subject to certain exceptions and limitations, by a lien on substantially all of the assets owned by us and each guarantor. The maturity date of the revolving credit facility and the term loan facility under the Credit Agreement is November 4, 2027.

At our option, loans under the Credit Agreement will bear interest at a rate equal to adjusted Term SOFR plus an applicable margin ranging from 1.125% to 2.00% or at an alternate base rate, which is defined as the highest of (i) the “Prime Rate” in the U.S. last quoted by The Wall Street Journal, (ii)0.50% above the greater of the federal funds rate and the rate comprised of both overnight federal funds and overnight eurodollar transactions denominated in Dollars and (iii)1.00% above the Term SOFR Rate for a one month interest period, plus an applicable margin ranging from 0.125% to 1.00%, in each case subject to adjustments based on our total net leverage ratio. Overdue loans will bear interest at the rate otherwise applicable to such loans plus 2.00%.

The obligations to extend credit under the Credit Agreement are subject to customary conditions for transactions of this type.

The Credit Agreement contains customary representations and warranties and covenants that, in each case, subject to certain exceptions, qualifications and thresholds, (a) place limitations on us and our subsidiaries regarding the incurrence of additional indebtedness, additional liens, fundamental changes, dispositions of property, investments and acquisitions, dividends and other restricted payments, transactions with affiliates, restrictive agreements, changes in lines of business and swap agreements, and (b) require us and our subsidiaries to comply with sanction laws and other laws and agreements, to deliver financial information and certain other information and give notice of certain events, to maintain their existence and good standing, to pay their other obligations, to permit the administrative agent and the lenders to inspect their books and property, to use the proceeds of the Credit Agreement only for certain permitted purposes and to provide collateral in the future. Subject to certain exceptions, we are required to maintain a maximum total net leverage ratio of 4.50 to 1.00. We are further required to maintain a minimum interest coverage ratio of 3.50 to 1.00.

4.625% Senior notes due 2027

In 2017, we issued $500.0 million of 4.625% Senior Notes due 2027 (the "2027 Notes"). We pay interest on the 2027 Notes semi-annually on May 15 and November 15, commencing on May 15, 2018, at a rate of 4.625% per year. The 2027 Notes mature on November 15, 2027 unless earlier redeemed by us at our option, as described below, or purchased by us at the holder’s option under specified circumstances following a Change of Control or Asset Sale (each as defined in the indenture related to the 2027 Notes), coupled with a downgrade in the ratings of the 2027 Notes, or upon our election to exercise our optional redemption rights, as described below. We incurred transaction fees of $7.9 million, including underwriters’ discounts and commissions, in connection with the offering of the 2027 Notes, which were recorded on the consolidated balance sheet as a reduction to long-term borrowings and are being amortized over the term of the 2027 Notes. We used the net proceeds from the offering to repay borrowings under our revolving credit facility.

Our obligations under the 2027 Notes are fully and unconditionally guaranteed, jointly and severally, by each of our existing and future 100% owned domestic subsidiaries that is a guarantor or other obligor under the Credit Agreement and by certain of our other 100% owned domestic subsidiaries.

We may, on one or more occasions, redeem some or all of the 2027 Notes at a redemption price of 102.313% of the principal amount of the 2027 Notes subject to redemption, declining, in annual increments of 0.771%, to 100% of the principal amount on November 15, 2025, plus accrued and unpaid interest.

The indenture relating to the 2027 Notes contains covenants that, among other things and subject to certain exceptions, limit or restrict our ability to create liens; merge, consolidate, sell or otherwise dispose of all or substantially all of our assets; or enter into sale leaseback transactions.

4.25% Senior Notes due 2028

In 2020, we issued $500.0 million of 4.25% Senior Notes due 2028 (the "2028 Notes"). We pay interest on the 2028 Notes semi-annually on June 1 and December 1, commencing on December 1, 2020, at a rate of 4.25% per year. The 2028 Notes mature on June 1, 2028 unless earlier redeemed at our option, as described below, or purchased at the holder’s option under specified circumstances following a Change of Control or Event of Default (each as defined in the indenture related to the 2028 Notes), coupled with a downgrade in the ratings of the 2028 Notes, or upon our election to exercise its optional redemption rights, as described below. We incurred transaction fees of $8.5 million, including underwriters’ discounts and commissions, in connection with the offering of the 2028 Notes, which were recorded on the consolidated balance sheet as a reduction to long-term borrowings and are being amortized over the term of the 2028 Notes. We used the net proceeds from the offering to repay borrowings under our revolving credit facility.

Our obligations under the 2028 Notes are fully and unconditionally guaranteed, jointly and severally, by each of our existing and future 100% owned domestic subsidiaries that is a guarantor or other obligor under the Credit Agreement and by certain of our other 100% owned domestic subsidiaries.

We may, on one or more occasions, redeem some or all of the 2028 Notes at a redemption price of 102.125% of the principal amount of the 2028 Notes subject to redemption, declining, in annual increments of 1.0625%, to 100% of the principal amount on June 1, 2025, plus accrued and unpaid interest.

The indenture relating to the 2028 Notes contains covenants that, among other things, limit or restrict our ability, and the ability of our subsidiaries, to create liens; merge, consolidate, sell or otherwise dispose of all or substantially all of our assets; and enter into sale leaseback transactions.

Securitization program

We have an accounts receivable securitization facility under which accounts receivable of certain domestic subsidiaries are sold on a non-recourse basis to a special purpose entity (“SPE”), which is a bankruptcy-remote, consolidated subsidiary of Teleflex. Accordingly, the assets of the SPE are not available to satisfy the obligations of Teleflex or any of its subsidiaries. The SPE sells undivided interests in those receivables to an asset backed commercial paper conduit for consideration of up to the maximum available capacity. This facility is utilized from time to time to provide increased flexibility in funding short term working capital requirements. The agreement governing the accounts receivable securitization facility contains certain covenants and termination events. An occurrence of an event of default or a termination event under this facility may give rise to the right of its counterparty to terminate this facility. As of December 31, 2023, we were in compliance with the covenants, and none of the termination events had occurred. As of December 31, 2023 and 2022, we had $75.0 million (the maximum amount available) of outstanding borrowings under our accounts receivable securitization facility.

Fair value of long-term debt

To determine the fair value of our debt for which quoted prices are not available, we use a discounted cash flow technique that incorporates a market interest yield curve with adjustments for duration, optionality and risk profile. Our implied credit rating is a factor in determining the market interest yield curve. The following table provides the fair value of our debt as of December 31, 2023 and 2022, which is valued based on Level 2 inputs within the hierarchy used to measure fair value (see Note 12 for further information):

December 31, 2023December 31, 2022
Fair value of debt$1,838,993$1,674,232

Debt Maturities

As of December 31, 2023, the aggregate amounts of long-term debt, demand loans and debt under our securitization program that will mature during each of the next four years and thereafter were as follows:

2024$87,500
202525,000
202625,000
20271,187,000
2028 and thereafter500,000
Year Ended December 31,
202320222021
Cash interest paid$100,218$70,918$73,598

Note 11 —Financial instruments

Foreign currency forward contracts

We use derivative instruments for risk management purposes. Foreign currency forward contracts designated as cash flow hedges are used to manage foreign currency transaction exposure. Foreign currency forward contracts not designated as hedges for accounting purposes are used to manage exposure related to near term foreign currency denominated monetary assets and liabilities. We enter into the non-designated foreign currency forward contracts for periods consistent with the currency exposures, which generally approximate one month. For the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022, we recognized losses related to non-designated foreign currency forward contracts of $3.2 million and $3.0 million, respectively.

The total notional amount for all open foreign currency forward contracts designated as cash flow hedges as of December 31, 2023 and 2022 was $234.1 million and $184.8 million, respectively. The total notional amount for all open non-designated foreign currency forward contracts as of December 31, 2023 and 2022 was $195.0 million and $152.9 million, respectively. All open foreign currency forward contracts as of December 31, 2023 have durations of 12 months or less.

Cross-currency interest rate swaps

During 2019, we entered into cross-currency swap agreements with five different financial institution counterparties to hedge against the effect of variability in the U.S. dollar to euro exchange rate. Under the terms of the cross-currency swap agreements, we have notionally exchanged $250 million at an annual interest rate of 4.88% for €219.2 million at an annual interest rate of 2.46%. The swap agreements are designed as net investment hedges and expire on March 4, 2024.

During 2018, we entered into cross-currency swap agreements withsix different financial institution counterparties to hedge against the effect of variability in the U.S. dollar to euro exchange rate (the "2018 Cross-currency swaps"). Under the terms of the cross-currency swap agreements, we have notionally exchanged $500 million at an annual interest rate of 4.63% for €433.9 million at an annual interest rate of 1.94%. The swap agreements are designated as net investment hedges.

On October 4, 2023, the agreements related to our 2018 Cross-currency swap matured resulting in $43.0 million in cash settlement proceeds. On October 2, 2023, we executed new cross-currency swap agreements withsix different financial institution counterparties to hedge against the effect of variability in the U.S. dollar to euro exchange rate, ("the 2023 Cross-currency swaps"). Under the terms of the cross-currency swap agreements, we have notionally exchanged $500 million at an annual interest rate of 4.63% for €474.7 million at an annual interest rate of 3.05%. The swap agreements are designated as net investment hedges and expire on October 4, 2025.

In December 2023, we entered into a zero cost foreign exchange collar contract that aligns with the notional amount and expiration date of the 2023 Cross-currency swaps. We sold a put option with a lower strike price and bought a call option with a higher strike price to manage the foreign exchange risk related to the final settlement of the $500 million notional cross currency swaps. Upon the execution of the zero cost foreign exchange collar contract, we have de-designated the existing $500 million notional cross-currency swaps and re-designated the combined $500 million notional cross currency swaps and zero cost collar into a new hedging instrument. At re-designation, the existing $500 million notional cross-currency swaps were off-market due to changes in foreign exchange rates and interest rates. The off-market value due to interest rates will be amortized ratably into earnings through October 2025 and the off-market value due to foreign exchange rates will remain in accumulated other comprehensive income until the underlying net investment is sold. The combined cross-currency swaps and zero cost collar has been designated as a net investment hedge for accounting purposes.

The swap agreements described above require an exchange of the notional amounts upon expiration or earlier termination of the agreements. We and the counterparties have agreed to effect the exchange through a net settlement.

The cross-currency swaps are marked to market at each reporting date and any changes in fair value are recognized as a component of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) ("AOCI") while the accrued interest is recognized in interest expense in the statement of operations. The following table summarizes the foreign exchange gains and losses recognized within AOCI and the interest benefit recognized within interest expense related to cross currency swaps for the years ended December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022:

December 31, 2023December 31, 2022
Foreign exchange (losses) gains$(24,210)$22,399
Interest benefit18,81420,880

Balance sheet presentation

The following table presents the locations in the consolidated balance sheets and fair value of derivative instruments as of December 31, 2023 and 2022:

December 31, 2023December 31, 2022
Asset derivatives:
Designated foreign currency forward contracts$1,629$3,154
Non-designated foreign currency forward contracts93741
Cross-currency interest rate swap16,88348,503
Prepaid expenses and other current assets19,44951,698
Cross-currency interest rate swap—11,912
Other assets—11,912
Total asset derivatives$19,449$63,610
Liability derivatives:
Designated foreign currency forward contracts$1,866$983
Non-designated foreign currency forward contracts1,340477
Other current liabilities3,2061,460
Cross-currency interest rate swap32,097—
Other liabilities32,097—
Total liability derivatives$35,303$1,460

See Note 13 for information on the location and amount of gains and losses attributable to derivatives that were reclassified from AOCI to expense (income), net of tax.

For the years ended December 31, 2023, 2022 and 2021, there wasno ineffectiveness related to our hedging derivatives.

Note 12 —Fair value measurement

Fair value is the price that would be received from the sale of an asset or paid to transfer a liability, using assumptions that market participants would use in pricing an asset or liability. Under GAAP, there is a three-level hierarchy of the inputs (i.e., assumptions that market participants would use in pricing an asset or liability) used to measure fair value. The categorization within the valuation hierarchy is based on the lowest level of input that is significant to the entire fair value measurement.

The levels of inputs within the hierarchy used to measure fair value are as follows:

Level 1 — inputs to the fair value measurement that are quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.

Level 2 — inputs to the fair value measurement that include quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets; quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active; inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the asset or liability; and inputs that are derived principally from or corroborated by observable market data by correlation or other means.

Level 3 — inputs to the fair value measurement that are unobservable inputs for the asset or liability.

The following tables provide information regarding our financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of December 31, 2023 and 2022:

Basis of fair value measurement
December 31, 2023(Level 1)(Level 2)(Level 3)
Investments in marketable securities$5,306$5,306$—$—
Derivative assets19,449—19,449—
Derivative liabilities35,303—35,303—
Contingent consideration liabilities39,486——39,486
Basis of fair value measurement
December 31, 2022(Level 1)(Level 2)(Level 3)
Investments in marketable securities$10,097$10,097$—$—
Derivative assets63,610—63,610—
Derivative liabilities1,460—1,460—
Contingent consideration liabilities44,022——44,022

There were no transfers of financial assets or liabilities into or out of Level 3 within the fair value hierarchy during the years ended December 31, 2023 or 2022.

Valuation Techniques

Our financial assets valued based upon Level 1 inputs are comprised of investments in marketable securities held in trust, which are available to satisfy benefit obligations under Company benefit plans and other arrangements. The investment assets of the trust are valued using quoted market prices.

Our financial assets and liabilities valued based upon Level 2 inputs are comprised of foreign currency forward contracts and cross-currency interest rate swap agreements. We use foreign currency forward contracts and cross-currency interest rate swap agreements to manage foreign currency transaction exposure as well as exposure to foreign currency denominated monetary assets and liabilities. We measure the fair value of the foreign currency forward and cross-currency swap agreements by calculating the amount required to enter into offsetting contracts with similar remaining maturities, based on quoted market prices, and taking into account the creditworthiness of the counterparties.

Our financial liabilities valued based upon Level 3 inputs are comprised of contingent consideration arrangements pertaining to our acquisitions.

Contingent consideration

Contingent consideration liabilities, which primarily consist of payment obligations that are contingent upon the achievement of revenue-based goals, but also can be based on other milestones such as regulatory approvals, are remeasured to fair value each reporting period using assumptions including revenue growth rates (based on internal operational budgets and long-range strategic plans), revenue volatility, discount rates, probability of payment and projected payment dates.

We determine the fair value of certain contingent consideration liabilities using a Monte Carlo simulation (which involves a simulation of future revenues during the earn-out period using management's best estimates) or discounted cash flow analysis. Increases in projected revenues, estimated cash flows and probabilities of payment may result in significantly higher fair value measurements; decreases in these items may have the opposite effect. Increases in the discount rates in periods prior to payment may result in significantly lower fair value measurements and decreases in the discount rates may have the opposite effect. As of December 31, 2023, the maximum amount we could be required to pay under the contingent consideration arrangements related to the Palette and Standard Bariatrics acquisitions was $177.0 million.

The table below provides additional information regarding the valuation technique and inputs used in determining the fair value of our significant contingent consideration liabilities.

Contingent Consideration Liability · Valuation Technique · Unobservable Input · Range (Weighted average)
Revenue-based
Monte Carlo simulationRevenue volatility15.1% - 20.3% (18.8%)
Risk free rate · Cost of debt structure
Projected year of payment2025 - 2026

The following table provides information regarding changes in our contingent consideration liabilities for the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022:

Contingent consideration
20232022
Beginning balance – January 1$44,022$9,814
Initial estimate upon acquisition27,00038,800
Payments(4,293)(6,975)
Revaluations and other adjustments(27,243)2,350
Translation adjustment—33
Ending balance – December 31$39,486$44,022

Note 13 —Shareholders' equity

Our authorized capital is comprised of 200 million common shares, $1 par value, and 500,000 preference shares. No preference shares have been outstanding during the last three years.

Basic earnings per share is computed by dividing net income by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period. Diluted earnings per share is computed in the same manner except that the weighted average number of shares is increased to include dilutive securities. The following table provides a reconciliation of basic to diluted weighted average shares outstanding:

202320222021
Basic46,98146,89846,774
Dilutive effect of share based awards323411653
Diluted47,30447,30947,427

Weighted average shares that were antidilutive and therefore excluded from the calculation of diluted earnings per share were 0.7 million,0.5 million, and 0.1 million for the years ended December 31, 2023, 2022, and 2021, respectively.

The following table provides information relating to the changes in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax, for each of the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022:

Cash FlowHedgesPension andOtherPostretirementBenefit PlansForeignCurrencyTranslationAdjustmentAccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncome (Loss)
Balance at December 31, 2021$1,081$(138,290)$(209,750)$(346,959)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications7,179(2,606)(62,904)(58,331)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income(3,329)5,097—1,768
Net current-year other comprehensive income (loss)3,8502,491(62,904)(56,563)
Balance at December 31, 20224,931(135,799)(272,654)(403,522)
Other comprehensive income before reclassifications8,31442,38044,90295,596
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income(11,849)5,370—(6,479)
Net current-year other comprehensive (loss) income(3,535)47,75044,90289,117
Balance at December 31, 2023$1,396$(88,049)$(227,752)$(314,405)

The following table provides information relating to the (gains) losses recognized in the statements of income including the reclassifications of losses (gains) in accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income into expense/

(income), net of tax, for the years ended December 31, 2023, 2022 and 2021:

Year Ended December 31,
202320222021
(Gains) losses on designated foreign exchange forward contracts:
Cost of goods sold$(12,234)$(3,532)$1,150
Total before tax(12,234)(3,532)1,150
Taxes expense38520362
Net of tax(11,849)(3,329)1,212
Amortization of pension and other postretirement benefits items:
Actuarial losses (1)7,9897,6608,543
Prior-service credits (1)(1,008)(1,017)(1,012)
Total before tax6,9816,6437,531
Tax benefit(1,611)(1,546)(1,756)
Net of tax5,3705,0975,775
Impact on income from continuing operations, net of tax$(6,479)$1,768$6,987

(1)These accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income components are included in the computation of net benefit cost of pension and other postretirement benefit plans (see Note 16 for additional information).

Note 14 —Stock compensation plans

In May 2023, our stockholders approved the Teleflex Incorporated 2023 Stock Incentive Plan (the “2023 Plan”), which replaced our 2014 Stock Incentive Plan (the “2014 Plan”), under which stock options, restricted stock awards and performance share units (“PSUs”) previously were granted. The 2023 Plan provides for several different kinds of awards, including stock options, stock appreciation rights, stock awards, stock unit awards and other stock-based awards to directors, officers and key employees. Under the 2023 Plan, the Company is authorized to issue up to 4.3 million shares of common stock, subject to adjustment in accordance with special share counting rules in the 2023 Plan that, among other things, (i) count shares underlying a stock option or stock appreciation right (each, an "option award") asone share and each share underlying any other type of award (a "stock award") as 2.6 shares, (ii) increases the shares the Company is authorized to issue byone or 2.6 shares for each share underlying an option award or stock award, respectively, under the 2014 Plan and our 2008 Stock Incentive Plan (the "2018 Plan" and, together with the 2014 Plan, the "Prior Plans") that have been cancelled, expired, settled in cash or forfeited after December 31, 2022 and (iii) decrease the number of shares the Company is authorized to issue byone share and 2.6 shares for each share underlying an option award or stock award, respectively, granted under the Prior Plans between January 1, 2023 and the May 5, 2023 adoption of the 2023 Plan by the Company's stockholders. Options granted under the 2023 Plan have an exercise price equal to the closing price of the Company's common stock on the date of the grant. In 2023, the Company granted incentive and non-qualified options to purchase 189,388 shares of common stock and granted restricted stock units representing 98,201 shares of common stock under the 2023 Plan.

Under our equity incentive program, we issue PSUs designed to further incentivize to our senior management with respect to the achievement of our long term financial objectives. The PSU component of the equity incentive program is designed to provide shares of our common stock to the holder based upon our achievement of certain financial performance criteria during a designated performance period ofthree years. The number of shares to be awarded under the PSUs granted are subject to modification based upon our total stockholder return relative to a designated group of public companies. Assuming target performance is achieved, a total of 34,256 shares of common stock would be issuable in respect of the PSUs granted and a maximum of 85,772 shares would be issuable in respect of such PSUs upon achievement of maximum performance levels. The following table summarizes the share-based compensation activity:

202320222021
Share-based compensation expense$31,465$27,224$22,937
Total income tax benefit recognized for share-based compensation arrangements7,8206,82410,912
Net excess tax benefit1,3511,2926,355

The unrecognized compensation expense for all awards granted in 2023 as of the grant date was $41.5 million, which will be recognized over the vesting period of the awards. As of December 31, 2023,3,939,853 shares were available for future grants under the Plan.

Option Awards

The fair value of options granted in 2023, 2022 and 2021 was estimated at the date of grant using a Black-Scholes option pricing model. The following weighted-average assumptions were used:

202320222021
Risk-free interest rate4.13%1.56%0.67%
Expected life of option5.07 years5.03 years5.01 years
Expected dividend yield0.57%0.41%0.34%
Expected volatility31.42%30.09%30.03%

The following table summarizes the option activity during 2023:

Shares Subject to OptionsWeighted Average Exercise PriceWeighted Average Remaining Contractual Life In YearsAggregateIntrinsicValue
Outstanding, beginning of the year1,228,848$230.58
Granted189,388238.92
Exercised(99,799)108.19
Forfeited or expired(24,662)319.20
Outstanding, end of the year1,293,775239.554.7$55,105
Exercisable, end of the year988,794$226.343.5$52,939

The weighted average grant date fair value for options granted during 2023, 2022 and 2021 was $76.46, $88.92 and $103.87, respectively. The total intrinsic value of options exercised during 2023, 2022 and 2021 was $13.5 million, $5.0 million and $27.4 million, respectively.

We recorded $11.8 million of expense related to options during 2023, which is included in cost of goods sold or selling, general and administrative expenses. As of December 31, 2023, the unamortized share-based compensation cost related to non-vested stock options, net of expected forfeitures, was $14.9 million, which is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 1.6 years. Authorized but unissued shares of our common stock are issued upon exercises of options.

Stock Awards

The fair value of PSUs granted were determined using a Monte Carlo simulation valuation model. The grant date fair value for the 2023 awards was $244.08.

The fair value for restricted stock units granted in 2023, 2022 and 2021 was estimated at the date of grant based on the market price for the underlying stock on the grant date discounted for the risk free interest rate and the present value of expected dividends over the vesting period. The following weighted-average assumptions were used:

202320222021
Risk-free interest rate4.53%1.57%0.28%
Expected dividend yield0.57%0.42%0.34%

The following table summarizes the non-vested restricted stock unit activity during 2023:

Number ofNon-VestedSharesWeightedAverageGrant-DateFair ValueWeightedAverageRemainingContractualLifeAggregateIntrinsicValue
Outstanding, beginning of the year147,968$349.42
Granted98,201235.14
Vested(34,623)346.01
Forfeited(21,046)318.02
Outstanding, end of the year190,500$294.631.4$47,709

We issued 98,201,85,780 and 59,210 of non-vested restricted stock units in 2023, 2022 and 2021, respectively, the majority of which provide for vesting as to all underlying shares on the third anniversary of the grant date. The weighted average grant-date fair value for non-vested restricted stock units granted during 2023, 2022 and 2021 was $235.14, $323.35 and $398.59, respectively.

We recorded $16.8 million of expense related to stock awards during 2023, which is included in cost of goods sold or selling, general and administrative expenses. As of December 31, 2023, the unamortized share-based compensation cost related to non-vested restricted stock units, net of estimated forfeitures, was $21.2 million, which is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 1.4 years. We use treasury stock to provide shares of common stock in connection with vesting of the stock awards.

Note 15 —Income taxes

The following table summarizes the components of the provision for income taxes from continuing operations:

202320222021
Current:
Federal$51,717$32,798$134,336
State8,2668,74716,970
Non-U.S.30,40856,44235,399
Deferred:
Federal(24,396)(27,528)(85,272)
State5,43910,116(16,933)
Non-U.S.5,0062,428(10,151)
$76,440$83,003$74,349

At December 31, 2023, the cumulative unremitted earnings of subsidiaries outside the U.S. that are considered non-permanently reinvested and for which taxes have been provided approximated $1.4 billion. At December 31, 2023, the cumulative unremitted earnings of subsidiaries outside the U.S. that are considered permanently reinvested approximated $0.3 billion. Earnings considered permanently reinvested are expected to be reinvested indefinitely and, as a result, no additional deferred tax liability has been recognized with regard to these earnings.

The following table summarizes the U.S. and non-U.S. components of income from continuing operations before taxes:

202320222021
U.S.$45,363$164,151$209,231
Non-U.S.388,649281,768350,237
$434,012$445,919$559,468

Reconciliations between the statutory federal income tax rate and the effective income tax rate are as follows:

202320222021
Federal statutory rate21.0%21.0%21.0%
Tax effect of international items(6.1)(4.6)(6.0)
Legal entity rationalization - deferred taxes5.7——
Excess tax benefits related to share-based compensation(0.3)(0.3)(1.1)
State taxes, net of federal benefit0.43.40.1
Uncertain tax contingencies(0.6)(0.4)(0.1)
Contingent consideration(1.3)0.10.2
Research and development tax credit(1.3)(1.0)(0.8)
Other, net0.10.5—
17.6%18.6%13.3%

The effective income tax rate for 2023 was 17.6% compared to 18.6% for 2022. The effective income tax rate for 2023 reflects the impact of deferred charges resulting from a legal entity rationalization and the impact of a non-taxable contingent consideration adjustment recognized in connection with a decrease in the estimated fair value of our contingent consideration liabilities. Additionally, the effective income tax rate for 2023 reflects a tax benefit associated with the TRIP pension settlement charge. The effective income tax rate for 2022 reflects tax expense resulting from a deferred charge relating to the 2022 Restructuring Plan. The effective income tax rates for both 2023 and 2022 reflect tax expense resulting from a U.S. law effective in 2022 requiring capitalization of certain research and development expenditures. Additionally, the effective income tax rates for both 2023 and 2022 reflect a net excess tax benefit related to share-based compensation and a tax benefit from research and development tax credits.

We are routinely subject to examinations by various taxing authorities. In conjunction with these examinations and as a regular practice, we establish and adjust reserves with respect to its uncertain tax positions to address developments related to those positions. We realized a net benefit of $2.3 million, $2.0 million and $0.8 million in 2023, 2022 and 2021 respectively, as a result of reducing our reserves with respect to uncertain tax positions, principally due to the expiration of a number of applicable statutes of limitations.

The following table summarizes significant components of our deferred tax assets and liabilities at December 31, 2023 and 2022:

20232022
Deferred tax assets:
Tax loss and credit carryforwards$114,147$110,857
Lease Liabilities30,39732,339
Pension—1,163
Reserves and accruals72,04064,498
Other33,47224,013
Less: valuation allowances(95,747)(91,531)
Total deferred tax assets154,309141,339
Deferred tax liabilities:
Property, plant and equipment34,85225,427
Intangibles — stock acquisitions462,559379,298
Unremitted non-U.S. earnings61,73467,833
Lease Assets30,39732,339
Other14,09918,926
Total deferred tax liabilities603,641523,823
Net deferred tax liability$(449,332)$(382,484)

Under the tax laws of various jurisdictions in which we operate, deductions or credits that cannot be fully utilized for tax purposes during the current year may be carried forward, subject to statutory limitations, to reduce taxable income or taxes payable in a future tax year. At December 31, 2023, the tax effect of such carryforwards approximated $114.1 million. Of this amount, $21.2 million has no expiration date, $6.6 million expires after 2023 but before the end of 2028 and $86.3 million expires after 2028. A portion of these carryforwards consists of tax losses and credits obtained by us as a result of acquisitions; the utilization of these carryforwards is subject to an annual limitation imposed by Section 382 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the "Code"), which limits a company’s ability to deduct prior net operating losses following a more than 50 percent change in ownership. It is not expected that the Section 382 limitation will prevent us ultimately from utilizing the applicable loss carryforwards. The determination of state net operating loss carryforwards is dependent upon the U.S. subsidiaries’ taxable income or loss, the state’s proportion of each subsidiary's taxable net income and the application of state laws, which can change from year to year and impact the amount of such carryforward.

The valuation allowance for deferred tax assets of $95.7 million and $91.5 million at December 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively, relates principally to the uncertainty of our ability to utilize certain deferred tax assets, primarily tax loss and credit carryforwards in various jurisdictions. The valuation allowance was calculated in accordance with applicable accounting standards, which require that a valuation allowance be established and maintained when it is “more likely than not” that all or a portion of deferred tax assets will not be realized.

Uncertain Tax Positions: The following table is a reconciliation of the beginning and ending balances for liabilities associated with unrecognized tax benefits for the years ended December 31, 2023, 2022 and 2021:

202320222021
Balance at January 1$4,260$6,105$7,230
Increase in unrecognized tax benefits related to prior years—215—
Decrease in unrecognized tax benefits related to prior years—(761)—
Reductions in unrecognized tax benefits due to lapse of applicable statute of limitations(2,287)(1,117)(956)
(Decrease) increase in unrecognized tax benefits due to foreign currency translation47(182)(169)
Balance at December 31$2,020$4,260$6,105

The total liabilities associated with the unrecognized tax benefits that, if recognized, would impact the effective tax rate for continuing operations, were $1.3 million at December 31, 2023.

We accrue interest and penalties associated with unrecognized tax benefits in income tax expense in the consolidated statements of income, and the corresponding liability is included in the consolidated balance sheets. The net interest expense (benefit) and penalties reflected in income from continuing operations for the year ended December 31, 2023 was $0.1 million and $(0.6) million, respectively; for the year ended December 31, 2022 was $0.2 million and $(0.2) million, respectively; and for the year ended December 31, 2021 was $0.2 million and $(0.3) million, respectively. The liabilities in the consolidated balance sheets for interest and penalties at December 31, 2023 were $0.4 million and $1.0 million, respectively, and at December 31, 2022 were $0.6 million and $1.5 million, respectively.

The taxable years for which the applicable statute of limitations remains open by major tax jurisdictions are as follows:

BeginningEnding
U.S.20202023
Canada20192023
China20182023
Czech Republic20202023
France20212023
Germany20112023
India20152023
Ireland20192023
Italy20182023
Malaysia20172023
Singapore20192023

We are routinely subject to income tax examinations by various taxing authorities. As of December 31, 2023, the most significant tax examinations in process were in Germany and Italy. The date at which these examinations may be concluded and the ultimate outcome of the examinations are uncertain. As a result of the uncertain outcome of these ongoing examinations, future examinations or the expiration of statutes of limitation, it is reasonably possible that the related unrecognized tax benefits for tax positions taken could materially change from those recorded as liabilities at December 31, 2023. Due to the potential for resolution of certain examinations, and the expiration of various statutes of limitations, it is reasonably possible that our unrecognized tax benefits may change within the next year by a range ofzero to $0.7 million.

Year Ended December 31,
202320222021
Income taxes paid, net of refunds$114,211$162,046$108,609

Note 16 —Pension and other postretirement benefits

We have a number of defined benefit pension and postretirement plans covering eligible U.S. and non-U.S. employees. The defined benefit pension plans are noncontributory. The benefits under these plans are based primarily on years of service and employees’ pay near retirement. Our funding policy for U.S. plans is to contribute annually, at a minimum, amounts required by applicable laws and regulations. Obligations under non-U.S. plans are systematically provided for by depositing funds with trustees or by book reserves. As of December 31, 2023, no further benefits are being accrued under the U.S. defined benefit pension plans and the other postretirement benefit plans, other than certain postretirement benefit plans covering employees subject to a collective bargaining agreement.

In May 2023, our Board of Directors approved the termination of the Teleflex Incorporated Retirement Income Plan (the “TRIP”), a U.S. defined benefit plan, effective as of August 1, 2023. The TRIP is subject to the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended (“ERISA”), and is intended to be tax-qualified under Section 401(a) of the Code. Participation in and accrual of benefits under the TRIP have been frozen since 2012, and, as of December 31, 2023, the TRIP assets exceeded the liabilities. In June 2023, we notified participants of our intent to terminate the TRIP and requested a determination letter from the Internal Revenue Services (“IRS”) stating that the TRIP satisfies the requirements, in form, to be tax-qualified under Code Section 401(a) upon termination. In September 2023, a notice of benefits was sent to participants, beneficiaries and alternate payees in connection with the proposed termination. Participants, beneficiaries and alternate payees who had not started their TRIP benefits were offered the opportunity to elect to receive their benefits in the form of a lump sum distribution in connection with the termination of the TRIP or to commence their benefits in the form of monthly annuity payments in accordance with TRIP terms. Because the TRIP is an ERISA plan, the termination is subject to approval by the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (“PBGC”). In September 2023, we filed a termination notice with the PBGC for approval. After the termination has been approved by the PBGC, one or more annuity contracts with a qualifying insurer(s) will be purchased to provide TRIP benefits that have not already been distributed. While we expect to proceed with the termination, we may decide not to proceed for certain reasons including, for example, if the cost to terminate the TRIP exceeds our current expectations. Should the Company proceed with the termination, participants, beneficiaries, and alternate payees will each receive the full value of their benefit under the TRIP, paid either from TRIP assets or from an annuity contract purchase as described under this paragraph.

Upon settlement of the TRIP, we are required to remeasure the plan assets and obligation and will recognize a settlement loss for the recognition of the unrecognized losses in accumulated other comprehensive income including the effects of the remeasurement. In December 2023, we recognized a settlement charge of $45.2 million resulting from payments to eligible participants who elected the lump sum distribution option. As of December 31, 2023, the pre-tax accumulated other comprehensive loss related to the TRIP was approximately $150.5 million.

Teleflex and certain of our subsidiaries provide medical, dental and life insurance benefits to pensioners or their survivors. The associated plans are unfunded and approved claims are paid from our funds.

The following table provides information regarding the components of the net benefit (income) expense of the pension and postretirement benefit plans for the years ended December 31, 2023, 2022 and 2021:

PensionOther Benefits
202320222021202320222021
Service cost$1,435$1,346$1,467$—$—$—
Interest cost17,29710,7769,272824477418
Expected return on plan assets(25,277)(25,776)(30,726)———
Net amortization and deferral8,5367,9008,589(1,564)(1,258)(1,058)
Settlements45,244—————
Net benefit expense (income)$47,235$(5,754)$(11,398)$(740)$(781)$(640)

Net benefit expense (income) is primarily included in selling, general and administrative expenses within the consolidated statements of income.

The following table provides the weighted average assumptions for U.S. and foreign plans used in determining net benefit cost:

PensionOther Benefits
202320222021202320222021
Discount rate5.1%2.8%2.5%5.1%2.7%2.3%
Rate of return7.3%5.6%6.7%
Initial healthcare trend rate6.1%6.4%6.8%
Ultimate healthcare trend rate4.5%4.5%4.5%

The following table provides summarized information with respect to the pension and postretirement benefit plans, measured as of December 31, 2023 and 2022:

PensionOther Benefits
2023202220232022
Benefit obligation, beginning of year$356,757$474,674$18,620$26,804
Service cost1,4351,346——
Interest cost17,29710,776824477
Actuarial loss (gain)11,557(104,558)(508)(6,223)
Currency translation1,067(3,030)——
Benefits paid(21,208)(21,472)(1,910)(2,491)
Liability gain due to settlement(15,272)———
Medicare Part D reimbursement——(3)53
Plan amendments——(7,488)—
Settlements(73,932)———
Administrative costs(2,304)(979)——
Projected benefit obligation, end of year275,397356,7579,53518,620
Fair value of plan assets, beginning of year357,270469,793
Actual return on plan assets23,740(89,506)
Contributions1,2761,464
Benefits paid(95,139)(21,472)
Administrative costs(2,304)(979)
Currency translation670(2,030)
Fair value of plan assets, end of year285,513357,270
Funded status, end of year$10,116$513$(9,535)$(18,620)

The actuarial loss for pension for the year ended December 31, 2023 was primarily due to a decrease in the discount rate used to measure the obligation, offset by demographic gains. The actuarial gain for pension for the year ended December 31, 2022 was primarily due to an increase in the discount rate used to measure the obligation.

The accumulated benefit obligations (ABO) and the projected benefit obligations (PBO) for plans with ABO and PBO in excess of plan assets were $262.6 million and $263.2 million, respectively, at December 31, 2023 and $345.5 million and $346.0 million respectively, at December 31, 2022. The fair value of plan assets for plans with PBO and ABO in excess of plan assets were $272.3 million and $345.7 million, respectively, at December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively.

The following table sets forth the amounts recognized in the consolidated balance sheet with respect to the pension and postretirement plans:

PensionOther Benefits
2023202220232022
Other assets$27,370$16,870$—$—
Payroll and benefit-related liabilities(1,439)(1,408)(1,361)(2,175)
Pension and postretirement benefit liabilities(15,815)(14,949)(8,174)(16,445)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss (gain)164,139219,555(14,244)(7,812)
$174,255$220,068$(23,779)$(26,432)

The following tables set forth the amounts recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income with respect to the plans:

Pension
Prior ServiceCostNet Loss or (Gain)DeferredTaxesAccumulated Other ComprehensiveLoss, Net of Tax
Balance at December 31, 2021$200$217,939$(77,273)$140,866
Reclassification adjustments related to components of Net Periodic Benefit Cost recognized during the period:
Net amortization and deferral—(7,900)1,832(6,068)
Amounts arising during the period:
Actuarial changes in benefit obligation—10,724(2,271)8,453
Impact of currency translation—(1,408)365(1,043)
Balance at December 31, 2022200219,355(77,347)142,208
Reclassification adjustments related to components of Net Periodic Benefit Cost recognized during the period:
Net amortization and deferral(9)(8,527)1,961(6,575)
Amounts arising during the period:
Actuarial changes in benefit obligation—(47,453)10,805(36,648)
Impact of currency translation—573(139)434
Balance at December 31, 2023$191$163,948$(64,720)$99,419
Other Benefits
Prior ServiceCostNet (Gain) orLossDeferredTaxesAccumulated Other ComprehensiveLoss, Net of Tax
Balance at December 31, 2021$(3,652)$805$271$(2,576)
Reclassification adjustments related to components of Net Periodic Benefit Cost recognized during the period:
Net amortization and deferral1,017241(287)971
Amounts arising during the period:
Actuarial changes in benefit obligation—(6,223)1,419(4,804)
Balance at December 31, 2022(2,635)(5,177)1,403(6,409)
Reclassification adjustments related to components of Net Periodic Benefit Cost recognized during the period:
Net amortization and deferral1,017547(359)1,205
Amounts arising during the period:
Actuarial changes in benefit obligation—(7,996)1,830(6,166)
Balance at December 31, 2023$(1,618)$(12,626)$2,874$(11,370)

The following table provides the weighted average assumptions for U.S. and foreign plans used in determining benefit obligations:

PensionOther Benefits
2023202220232022
Discount rate4.7%5.1%5.0%5.1%
Rate of compensation increase3.0%3.0%
Initial healthcare trend rate6.6%5.9%
Ultimate healthcare trend rate4.5%4.5%

The discount rate represents the interest rate used to determine the present value of future cash flows currently expected to be required to settle the pension and other benefit obligations. The weighted average discount rates for U.S. pension plans and other benefit plans of 4.81% and 4.97%, respectively, were established by comparing the projection of expected benefit payments to the AA Above Median yield curve as of December 31, 2023. The expected benefit payments are discounted by each corresponding discount rate on the yield curve. For payments beyond 30 years, we extend the curve assuming that the discount rate derived in year 30 is extended to the end of the plan’s payment expectations. Once the present value of the string of benefit payments is established, we determine the single rate on the yield curve that, when applied to all obligations of the plan, will exactly match the previously determined present value.

As part of the evaluation of pension and other postretirement assumptions, we applied assumptions for mortality and healthcare cost trends that incorporate generational white and blue collar mortality trends. In determining its benefit obligations, we used generational tables that take into consideration increases in plan participant longevity.

Our assumption for the expected return on plan assets is primarily based on the determination of an expected return for its current portfolio. This determination is made using assumptions for return and volatility of the portfolio. Asset class assumptions are set using a combination of empirical and forward-looking analysis. To the extent historical results have been affected by unsustainable trends or events, the effects of those trends are quantified and removed. We apply a variety of models for filtering historical data and isolating the fundamental characteristics of asset classes. These models provide empirical return estimates for each asset class, which are then reviewed and combined with a qualitative assessment of long term relationships between asset classes before a return estimate is finalized. The qualitative analysis is intended to provide an additional means for addressing the effect of unrealistic or unsustainable short-term valuations or trends, resulting in return levels and behavior we believe are more likely to prevail over long periods. Effective in 2023, we changed the expected return on plan assets of the U.S. pension plans from 7.40% to 4.81% due to modifications to the investment strategy in order to reflect expected return assumptions based on recent capital market movements.

The accumulated benefit obligation for all U.S. and foreign defined benefit pension plans was $274.9 million and $356.3 million for 2023 and 2022, respectively. All of the pension plans had accumulated benefit obligations in excess of their respective plan assets as of December 31, 2023 and 2022, with the exception of one foreign plan that had plan assets of $1.0 million and $0.8 million in excess of the accumulated benefit obligation as of December 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively.

Our investment objective is to achieve an enhanced long-term rate of return on plan assets, subject to a prudent level of portfolio risk, for the purpose of enhancing the availability of benefits for participants. These investments are comprised of fixed income mutual funds. Our target allocation percentage is 100% fixed-income securities. Fixed-income funds are held for diversification relative to equities and as a partial hedge of interest rate risk with respect to plan liabilities. The plans may also hold cash to meet liquidity requirements. Actual performance may not be consistent with the respective investment strategies. Investment risks and returns are measured and monitored on an ongoing basis through annual liability measurements and investment portfolio reviews to determine whether the asset allocation targets continue to represent an appropriate balance of expected risk and reward.

The following table provides the fair values of the pension plan assets at December 31, 2023 by asset category:

Fair Value Measurements
Asset Category (a)TotalQuoted Prices inActive Markets forIdentical Assets(Level 1)SignificantObservableInputs(Level 2)SignificantUnobservableInputs(Level 3)
Cash$909$909$—$—
Money market funds4,4244,424——
Fixed income securities:
Intermediate duration fund (e)193,674193,674——
Long duration bond fund (f)1,3571,357——
Corporate, government and foreign bonds72,037—72,037—
Absolute return credit fund (i)317—317—
Other types of investments:
Contract with insurance company (k)12,795——12,795
Total investments at fair value$285,513$200,364$72,354$12,795
Total$285,513

The following table provides the fair values of the pension plan assets at December 31, 2022 by asset category:

Fair Value Measurements
Asset Category (a) · Total · Quoted Prices inActive Markets forIdentical Assets(Level 1) · SignificantObservableInputs(Level 2) · SignificantUnobservableInputs(Level 3)
Cash$769$769$—$—
Money market funds1313——
Equity securities:
Managed volatility (b)46,72146,721——
U.S. small/mid-cap equity (c)6,0546,054——
World equity (excluding U.S.) (d)28,15928,159——
Fixed income securities:
Intermediate duration fund (e)105,865105,865——
Long duration bond fund (f)87,01887,018——
Corporate bond fund (g)6,0926,092——
Emerging markets debt fund (h)6,2846,284——
Corporate, government and foreign bonds58,572—58,572—
Absolute return credit fund (i)427—427—
Asset backed – home loans153—153—
Other types of investments:
Structured credit (j)2929—
Contract with insurance company (k)11,114——11,114
Total investments at fair value$357,270$287,004$59,152$11,114
Total$357,270

(a)Information on asset categories described in notes (b)-(l) is derived from prospectuses and other material provided by the respective funds comprising the respective asset categories.

(b)This category comprises mutual funds that invest in securities of U.S. and non-U.S. companies of all capitalization ranges that exhibit relatively low volatility.

(c)This category comprises a mutual fund that invests at least 80% of its net assets inequity securities of small and mid-sized companies. The fund invests in common stocks or exchange traded funds holding common stock of U.S. companies with market capitalizations in the range of companies in the Russell 2500 Index.

(d)This category comprises a mutual fund that invests at least 80% of its net assets in equity securities of foreign companies. These securities may include common stocks, preferred stocks, warrants, exchange traded funds based on an international equity index, derivative instruments whose value is based on an international equity index and derivative instruments whose value is based on an underlying equity security or a basket of equity securities. The fund invests in securities of foreign issuers located in developed and emerging market countries. However, the fund will not invest more than 35% of its assets in the common stocks or other equity securities of issuers located in emerging market countries.

(e)This category comprises a mutual fund that invests in instruments or derivatives having economic characteristics similar to fixed income securities. The fund invests in investment grade fixed income instruments, including U.S. and foreign corporate obligations, fixed income securities issued by sovereigns or agencies in both developed and emerging foreign markets, debt obligations issued by governments or other municipalities, and securities issued or guaranteed by the U.S. Government and its agencies. The fund will seek to maintain an effective average duration between three andten years, and uses derivative instruments, including interest rate swap agreements and credit default swaps, for the purpose of managing the overall duration and yield curve exposure of the Fund’s portfolio of fixed income securities.

(f)This category comprises a mutual fund that invests in instruments or derivatives having economic characteristics similar to fixed income securities. The fund invests in investment grade fixed income instruments, including securities issued or guaranteed by the U.S. Government and its agencies and instrumentalities, corporate bonds, asset-backed securities, exchange traded funds, mortgage-backed securities and collateralized mortgage-backed securities. The fund invests primarily in long duration government and corporate fixed income securities, and uses derivative instruments, including interest rate swap agreements and Treasury futures contracts, for the purpose of managing the overall duration and yield curve exposure of the Fund’s portfolio of fixed income securities.

(g)This category comprises funds that invest primarily in higher-yielding fixed income securities, including corporate bonds and debentures, convertible and preferred securities and zero coupon obligations.

(h)This category comprises a mutual fund that invests at least 80% of its net assets in fixed income securities of emerging market issuers, primarily in U.S. dollar-denominated debt of foreign governments, government-related and corporate issuers in emerging market countries and entities organized to restructure the debt of those issuers.

(i)This category comprises a mutual fund that invests primarily in investment grade bonds and similar fixed income and floating rate securities.

(j)This category comprises a fund that invests primarily in collateralized debt obligations and other structured credit vehicles and may include fixed income securities, loan participations, credit-linked notes, medium-term notes, pooled investment vehicles and derivative instruments.

(k)This category comprises the asset established out of an agreement to purchase a bulk-annuity policy from an insurer to fully cover the liabilities for members of the pension plan. The asset value is based on the fair value of the contract as determined by the insurance company using inputs that are not observable.

Our contributions to U.S. and foreign pension plans during 2024 are expected to be approximately $1.4 million. Contributions to postretirement healthcare plans during 2024 are expected to be approximately $1.4 million.

The following table provides information about the expected benefit payments under its U.S. and foreign plans for each of the five succeeding years and the aggregate of the five years thereafter:

Pension · Other Benefits
2024$23,044$1,360
202521,8701,346
202621,751990
202721,346728
202821,066673
Years 2029 — 203399,0092,761

We maintain a number of defined contribution savings plans covering eligible U.S. and non-U.S. employees. We partially match employee contributions. Costs related to these plans were $26.1 million, $24.3 million and $23.2 million for 2023, 2022 and 2021, respectively.

Note 17 —Commitments and contingent liabilities

Environmental: We are subject to contingencies as a result of environmental laws and regulations that in the future may require us to take further action to correct the effects on the environment of prior disposal practices or releases of chemical or petroleum substances by us or other parties. Much of this liability results from the U.S. Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act, often referred to as Superfund, the U.S. Resource Conservation and Recovery Act and similar state laws. These laws require us to undertake certain investigative and remedial activities at sites where we conduct or once conducted operations or at sites where Company-generated waste was disposed.

Remediation activities vary substantially in duration and cost from site to site. The nature of these activities, and their associated costs, depend on the mix of unique site characteristics, evolving remediation technologies, the regulatory agencies involved and their enforcement policies, as well as the presence or absence of other potentially responsible parties. At December 31, 2023 and 2022, we have recorded $2.5 million inaccrued liabilities and $3.8 million and $3.2 million, respectively inother liabilities relating to these matters. Considerable uncertainty exists with respect to these liabilities, and if adverse changes in circumstances occur, potential liability may exceed the amount accrued as of December 31, 2023. The time frame over which the accrued amounts may be paid out, based on past history, is estimated to be 10-15 years.

Legal matters: We are a party to various lawsuits and claims arising in the normal course of business. These lawsuits and claims include actions involving product liability, intellectual property, employment, environmental and other matters. As of December 31, 2023 and 2022, we have recorded accrued liabilities of $0.8 million and $0.5 million, respectively, in connection with such contingencies, representing our best estimate of the cost within the range of estimated possible losses that will be incurred to resolve these matters.

Other: In 2015, the Italian parliament enacted legislation that, among other things, imposed a “payback” measure on medical device companies that supply goods and services to the Italian National Healthcare System. Under the measure, companies are required to make payments to the Italian government if medical device expenditures in a given year exceed regional expenditure ceilings established for that year. The payment amounts are calculated based on the amount by which the regional ceilings for the given year were exceeded. Considerable uncertainty exists related to the enforceability of and implementation process for the payback law. In response to decrees issued by the Italian Ministry of Health, the various Italian regions issued invoices to medical device companies, including Teleflex, under the payback measure in the fourth quarter of 2022 seeking payment with respect to excess expenditures for the years 2015 through 2018. Following the issuance of the invoices, we and numerous other medical device companies filed appeals with the Italian administrative courts challenging the enforceability of the payback measure, which appeals remain pending. As of December 31, 2023, our reserve for this matter is $14.5 million, of which, $3.2 million was recorded as a reduction of revenue for 2023. If the payback was to ultimately be enforced in its existing form, we estimate that we would be required to remit payments in excess of our current reserve of up to $22.9 million.

On April 4, 2023, one of our Mexican subsidiaries received a notification from the Mexican Federal Tax Administration Service (“SAT”) setting forth its preliminary findings with respect to a foreign trade operations audit carried out by SAT for the period from July 1, 2017 to June 6, 2019. The preliminary findings stated that our Mexican subsidiary did not evidence the export of goods temporarily imported under Mexico’s Manufacturing, Maquila and Export Services Industries Program (“IMMEX Program”), therefore triggering the potential obligation for payment of import duties, value added tax, customs processing fees and other fines and penalties, which may cause an adverse impact on our gross profit in the future. In response to the notification, our Mexican subsidiary has requested that the matter be referred to the Procuraduría de la Defensa del Contribuyente, or “PRODECON,” (local tax ombudsperson) to help facilitate the process. In June 2023, SAT was provided with the appropriate documentation evidencing the export of the goods in accordance with the requirements of the IMMEX Program.

While we cannot predict with certainty the outcome of this audit, based on currently known information, we do not believe a loss is either probable or estimable. Accordingly, no loss contingency has been recorded in our financial statements as of December 31, 2023 related to this matter. However, if the final resolution of the matter is not favorable to us, our Mexican subsidiary may be required to make payment of certain import duties, fines and surcharges, which could be material.

As part of our acquisition of Palette, we identified certain foreign tax liabilities that had not been properly recognized and paid by Palette prior to our acquisition. As part of our acquisition accounting, we have established a liability of $3.5 million, representing our best estimate of the outstanding tax liabilities including interest as of December 31, 2023. Subsequent to year end we requested the relevant foreign tax authority to re-assess Palette’s previously filed tax returns for the related periods. If the tax authority disagrees with the basis for our request for reassessment of the previously filed returns and we are unsuccessful in defending our position, we may be required to pay an amount in excess of our current established liability, which could be material.

Note 18 —Business segments and other information

An operating segment is a component (a) that engages in business activities from which it may earn revenues and incur expenses, (b) whose operating results are regularly reviewed by the chief operating decision maker to make decisions about resources to be allocated to the segment and to assess its performance, and (c) for which discrete financial information is available. We do not evaluate our operating segments using discrete asset information.

We have four reportable segments: Americas, EMEA (Europe, the Middle East and Africa), Asia (Asia Pacific) and OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer and Development Services).

Our reportable segments, other than the OEM segment, design, manufacture and distribute medical devices primarily used in critical care and surgical applications and generally serve two end-markets: hospitals and healthcare providers, and home health. The products of these segments are most widely used in the acute care setting for a range of diagnostic and therapeutic procedures and in general and specialty surgical applications. The OEM segment designs, manufactures and supplies devices and instruments for other medical device manufacturers.

The following tables present our segment results for the years ended December 31, 2023, 2022 and 2021:

Year Ended December 31,
202320222021
Americas$1,715,331$1,653,724$1,659,309
EMEA586,245558,373606,807
Asia346,905306,320297,766
OEM326,008272,624245,681
Net revenues$2,974,489$2,791,041$2,809,563
Year Ended December 31,
202320222021
Americas$453,062$452,030$424,225
EMEA52,19042,46594,865
Asia90,09582,78684,648
OEM86,20665,37956,210
Total segment operating profit (1)681,553642,660659,948
Unallocated expenses (2)(175,240)(142,935)(31,853)
Income from continuing operations before interest, loss on extinguishment of debt and taxes$506,313$499,725$628,095

(1) Segment operating profit includes segment net revenues from external customers reduced by its standard cost of goods sold, adjusted for fixed manufacturing cost absorption variances, selling, general and administrative expenses, research and development expenses and an allocation of corporate expenses. Commencing on January 1, 2022, all corporate expenses are allocated amongst the segments in proportion to the respective amounts of net revenues. The change in the measure of segment operating profit does not impact period over period comparability because the change was immaterial. For the year ended December 31, 2021, corporate expenses were allocated among the segments in proportion to the respective amounts of one of several items (such as sales, numbers of employees, and amount of time spent), depending on the category of expense involved.

(2) Unallocated expenses primarily include manufacturing variances other than fixed manufacturing cost absorption variances, restructuring and impairment charges, gain on sale of business and settlement charges related to our plan to terminate the TRIP, as described in Note 16.

Year Ended December 31,
202320222021
Americas$169,059$162,898$164,102
EMEA43,66939,95745,022
Asia11,32810,10711,140
OEM18,06217,62817,098
Consolidated depreciation and amortization$242,118$230,590$237,362

Geographic data

The following tables provide total net revenues and total net property, plant and equipment by geographic region for the years ended December 31, 2023, 2022 and 2021 and as of December 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively.

Year Ended December 31,
202320222021
Net revenues (based on selling location):
U.S.$1,879,898$1,786,467$1,769,488
Europe665,185622,343665,000
Asia Pacific307,513270,749263,022
All other121,893111,482112,053
$2,974,489$2,791,041$2,809,563
As of December 31,
Net property, plant and equipment:20232022
U.S.$200,969$193,618
Malaysia71,94773,441
Mexico112,33982,334
All other94,65897,812
$479,913$447,205

SCHEDULE II — VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS

(Dollars in thousands)

ALLOWANCE FOR DOUBTFUL ACCOUNTS

Balance atBeginning ofYearAdditions (reversals) Charged toIncomeAccountsReceivableWrite-offsTranslationand OtherBalance atEnd ofYear
December 31, 2023$8,562$1,893$(1,604)$605$9,456
December 31, 2022$10,799$(786)$(1,750)$299$8,562
December 31, 2021$12,875$1,542$(3,001)$(617)$10,799

DEFERRED TAX ASSET VALUATION ALLOWANCE

Balance atBeginning of YearAdditionsCharged toExpenseReductionsCredited toExpenseTranslationand OtherBalance atEnd of Year
December 31, 2023$91,531$4,799$(4,937)$4,354$95,747
December 31, 2022$143,177$8,489$(59,520)$(615)$91,531
December 31, 2021$155,008$7,770$(15,384)$(4,217)$143,177
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