MYERS INDUSTRIES INC

1. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

Basis of Presentation

The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Myers Industries, Inc. and all wholly owned subsidiaries (collectively, the “Company”). All intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. All subsidiaries that are not wholly owned and are not included in the consolidated operating results of the Company are immaterial investments which have been accounted for under the equity or cost method. The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the timing and amount of assets, liabilities, equity, revenues, and expenses recorded and disclosed. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

Accounting Standards Adopted

In November 2023, the FASB issued ASU 2023-07, Segment Reporting (Topic 280): Improvements to Reportable Segment Disclosures. This ASU is intended to improve reportable segment disclosure requirements, primarily through enhanced disclosures about significant segment expenses. The amendments within this ASU are required to be applied retrospectively to all prior periods presented in the financial statements. The Company adopted this standard effective December 15, 2024 and the adoption of this standard did not have a material impact on its consolidated financial statements.

Accounting Standards Not Yet Adopted

In December 2023, the FASB issued ASU 2023-09, Income Taxes (Topic 740): Improvements to Income Tax Disclosures. This ASU is intended to enhance the transparency and decision usefulness of income tax disclosures to provide information to better assess how an entity's operations and related tax risks and tax planning and operational opportunities affect its tax rate and prospects for future cash flows. For the Company, this ASU is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2024. Early adoption is permitted. The amendments within this ASU should be applied prospectively although retrospective application is also permitted. The Company is currently evaluating the impact the adoption of this standard will have on its consolidated financial statements.

In November 2024, the FASB issued ASU 2024-03, Income Statement - Reporting Comprehensive Income - Expense Disaggregation Disclosures (Subtopic 220-40): Disaggregation of Income Statement Expenses. This ASU is intended to improve the disclosures about an entity's expenses and requires disaggregation of certain expense captions into specified categories to provide more detailed information about the types of expenses commonly presented. For the Company, this ASU is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2026, and interim reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2027. Early adoption is permitted. The amendments within this ASU should be applied prospectively to financial statements issued for reporting periods after the effective date of this update or retrospectively to any or all prior periods presented in the financial statements. The Company is currently evaluating the impact the adoption of this standard will have on its consolidated financial statements.

Translation of Foreign Currencies

All asset and liability accounts of consolidated foreign subsidiaries are translated at the current exchange rate as of the end of the accounting period and income statement items are translated monthly at an average currency exchange rate for the period. The resulting foreign currency translation adjustment is recorded in other comprehensive income (loss) as a separate component of shareholders’ equity.

Fair Value Measurement

Fair value is the price to hypothetically sell an asset or transfer a liability in an orderly manner in the principal market for that asset or liability. Accounting standards prioritize the use of observable inputs in measuring fair value. The level of a fair value measurement is determined entirely by the lowest level input that is significant to the measurement. The three levels are (from highest to lowest):

Level 1: Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.

Level 2: Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for similar assets or liabilities, unadjusted quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active or inputs that are observable either directly or indirectly.

Level 3: Unobservable inputs for which there is little or no market data or which reflect the entity’s own assumptions.

The Company has financial instruments, including cash, accounts receivable, accounts payable and accrued expenses. The fair value of these financial instruments approximates carrying value due to the nature and relative short maturity of these assets and liabilities.

The fair value of the Company’s revolving credit facility, as defined in Note 10, approximates carrying value due to the floating rates and the relative short maturity (less than 90 days) of any revolving borrowings under this agreement. The carrying value of the unhedged portion of the Company’s term loan, as defined in Note 10, approximates fair value given that the underlying interest rate applied to such amounts outstanding is currently based upon floating market rates and the Company has the ability to repay the outstanding principal at par value at any time under the terms of this agreement. The fair value of the Company’s fixed rate senior unsecured notes was estimated using market observable inputs for the Company’s comparable peers with public debt, including quoted prices in active markets and interest rate measurements which are considered Level 2 inputs. At December 31, 2023, the aggregate fair value of the Company’s outstanding fixed rate senior unsecured notes was estimated to be$37.8 million.

The Company has also entered into an interest rate swap contract to reduce its exposure to fluctuations in variable interest rates for future interest payments, as defined in Note 10. The Company uses significant other observable market data or assumptions (Level 2 inputs) in determining the fair value of its interest rate swap that we believe market participants would use in pricing similar assets or liabilities, including assumptions about counterparty risk. The fair value estimates reflect an income approach based on the terms of the interest rate swap contract and inputs corroborated by observable market data including interest rate curves. Refer to the derivative instruments section below for further information regarding the fair value measurements for the interest rate swap.

The purchase price allocations associated with the February 8, 2024 acquisition of Signature CR Intermediate Holdco, Inc. ("Signature" or "Signature Systems") and the May 31, 2022 acquisition of Mohawk Rubber Sales of New England Inc. ("Mohawk"), as described in Note 3, required fair value measurements using unobservable inputs which are considered Level 3 inputs. The fair value of the acquired intangible assets was determined using an income approach.

Impairment testing of goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets as described in Note 4 involves determination of fair value using unobservable inputs, which are considered Level 3 inputs. The fair values of the reporting units in accordance with the goodwill impairment test were determined using the income and/or market approaches.

Derivative Instruments

On May 2, 2024, the Company entered into an interest rate swap agreement to limit its exposure to changes in interest rates on a portion of its floating rate indebtedness. The interest rate swap agreement is designated as a cash flow hedge that qualifies for hedge accounting. The swap has a beginning notional value of $200.0 million, which reduces proportionately with scheduled Term Loan A amortization payments, and has a final maturity date of January 31, 2029. The interest rate swap effectively results in a fixed rate of 4.606% plus the applicable margin for the hedged debt, as described in Note 10. The reset dates and all other critical terms on the term loans perfectly match with the interest rate swap and accordingly there were no amounts excluded from the measurement of hedge effectiveness.

At December 31, 2024, the remaining notional value of the Company's interest rate swap totaled $192.5 million and the net fair value of the Company's interest rate swap contract was estimated to be an unrealized loss of $3.2 million, which is included in the Consolidated Statements of Financial Position within Other current liabilitiesand Other liabilities - long-term at $0.7 million and $2.5 million, respectively. Fair value adjustments are recorded as a component of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) ('AOCI') in the Consolidated Statements of Financial Position and balances in AOCI are reclassified into earnings when transactions related to the underlying risk are settled. The pre-tax balance of interest rate swap gain (loss) in AOCI for the year ended December 31, 2024 was $(3.2) million. As of December 31,2024, $0.8 million of net interest rate swap losses recorded in AOCI are expected to be reclassified into earnings within the next twelve months; however, the actual amount that will be reclassified will vary based on changes in interest rates.

Concentration of Credit Risk

Financial instruments that potentially subject the Company to concentration of credit risk primarily consist of trade accounts receivable. The concentration of accounts receivable credit risk is generally limited based on the Company’s diversified operations, with customers spread across many industries and countries. In 2024, there were no customers that accounted for more thanten percent of net sales. The Company does not have a material concentration of sales in any country outside of the United States.

Allowance for Credit Losses

Management has established certain requirements that customers must meet before credit is extended. The financial condition of customers is continually monitored and collateral is usually not required. The Company evaluates the collectability of accounts receivable based on a combination of factors. The Company reviews historical trends for credit loss as well as current economic conditions in determining an estimate for its allowance for credit losses. Additionally, in circumstances where the Company is aware of a specific customer’s inability to meet its financial obligations, a specific allowance for credit losses is recorded against amounts due to reduce the net recognized receivable to the amount the Company reasonably expects will be collected. Expense related to bad debts was approximately$1.9 million,$1.8 million and$0.5 million for 2024, 2023 and 2022, respectively, and is recorded within Selling, general and administrative expenses in the Consolidated Statements of Operations. Deductions from the allowance for doubtful accounts, net of recoveries, were approximately$0.7 million,$1.1 million and$0.4 million for 2024, 2023 and 2022, respectively.

The changes in the allowance for credit losses included within Trade accounts receivable for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023 were as follows:

Allowance for credit losses pertaining to the purchased credit deteriorated assets acquired in conjunction with the acquisition of Signature, as described in Note 3, are not included in the table above. These amounts total $3.2 million as of December 31,2024 and are included net within Other accounts receivable and Other assets – long-term.

Inventories

Inventories are valued at the lower of cost or market for last-in, first-out (“LIFO”) inventory and lower of cost or net realizable value for first-in, first-out (“FIFO”) inventory. Approximately 30 percent of our inventories are valued using the LIFO method of determining cost. All other inventories are valued at the FIFO method of determining cost.

Inventories at December 31 consist of the following:

If the FIFO method of inventory cost valuation had been used exclusively by the Company, inventories would have been$7.6 million and$8.6 million higher than reported at December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively. Cost of sales decreased by$0.5 million,$0.2 million and$0.8 million in 2024, 2023 and 2022, respectively, as a result of the liquidation of LIFO inventories.

Property, Plant and Equipment

Property, plant and equipment are carried at cost less accumulated depreciation and amortization. The Company provides for depreciation and amortization on the basis of the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets as follows:

The Company’s property, plant and equipment by major asset class at December 31 consists of:

Depreciation expense was$23.0 million,$16.2 million and$15.0 million in the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022, respectively.

Long-Lived Assets

The Company reviews its long-lived assets and identifiable intangible assets with finite lives for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable. Determination of potential impairment related to assets to be held and used is based upon undiscounted future cash flows resulting from the use and ultimate disposition of the asset and related asset group. For assets held for sale, the amount of potential impairment may be based upon appraisal of the asset, estimated market value of similar assets or estimated cash flow from the disposition of the asset.

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)

Changes in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) were as follows:

(1)

Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications, net of tax expense (benefit) of $(0.8) million for the year ended December 31, 2024.

(2)

The accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) components related to defined benefit pension plans are included in the computation of net periodic pension cost. See Note 12, Retirement Plans for additional details.

Stock Based Compensation

The Company has stock incentive plans that provide for the granting of stock-based compensation to employees and directors. Shares issued for option exercises, restricted stock units and performance units may be either from authorized, but unissued shares or treasury shares. For equity-classified awards, the fair value is determined on the date of the grant and not remeasured. The fair value of restricted stock units without a relative Total Shareholder Return ("rTSR") modifier are determined using the closing price of the Company’s common stock on the grant date (Level 1 measurement). The fair value of performance units with a rTSR modifier is determined using a Monte Carlo simulation, which determines the probability of satisfying the market condition included in the award using market-based inputs (Level 2 measurement). For these awards, the performance-based vesting requirements determine the number of shares that ultimately vest, which can vary from 0% to 250% of target depending on the level of achievement of established performance and market criteria, where applicable. The fair value of options is determined using a binomial lattice option pricing model which uses market-based inputs (Level 2 measurement). When awards contain a required holding period after vesting, the fair value is discounted to reflect the lack of marketability. Expense for restricted stock units and stock options is recognized on a straight-line basis over the requisite service period, which is generally equivalent to the vesting term. Compensation expense for performance units is recognized over the requisite service period subject to adjustment based on the probable number of shares expected to vest under the performance condition. Forfeitures result in reversal of previously recognized expenses for unvested shares and are recognized in the period in which the forfeiture occurs.

Income Taxes

Income taxes are accounted for under the liability method. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases and operating loss and tax credit carryforwards. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which those differences are expected to be received or settled. Any effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities from a change in tax rates is recognized in income in the period the change is enacted.

Deferred tax assets are reduced by a valuation allowance, if based on all available evidence, it is more likely than not that the deferred tax asset will not be realized. The Company evaluates the recovery of its deferred tax assets by assessing the adequacy of future expected taxable income from all sources, including reversal of taxable temporary differences, forecasted operating earnings and available tax planning strategies. These sources of income inherently rely heavily on estimates.

In the ordinary course of business, there is inherent uncertainty in quantifying certain income tax positions. The Company evaluates uncertain tax positions for all years subject to examination based upon management’s evaluations of the facts, circumstances and information available at the reporting date. Income tax positions must meet a more-likely-than-not recognition threshold at the reporting date to be recognized. The Company recognizes potential accrued interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits as a component of income tax expense.

Cash and Cash Equivalents

The Company considers all highly liquid instruments purchased with a maturity of three months or less to be cash equivalents. Cash equivalents are stated at cost, which approximates market value.

Capital expenditures in the Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows excludes accrued, but unpaid, capital expenditures. Changes in the amount accrued increased (reduced) cash used for capital expenditures by$(1.2) million,$0.7 million and$(0.6) million 2024, 2023 and 2022, respectively.

Investments

In 2013, the Company invested in a joint venture to distribute tools, supplies and equipment to the Indian auto aftermarket. The Company's minority ownership interest has been accounted for under ASC 321, Investments - Equity Securities, as the Company cannot exercise significant influence over operating and financial policies of the joint venture. Under ASC 321, for each reporting period, a qualitative assessment is completed to evaluate whether the investment is impaired. During the fourth quarter of 2022, impairment triggers were identified and the investment in the joint venture was fully impaired, resulting in a $0.6 million pre-tax impairment lossin Other (income) expenses in the Consolidated Statement of Operations.

2. Revenue Recognition

Revenue is recognized when obligations under the terms of a contract with customers are satisfied. In both the Distribution and Material Handling segments, this generally occurs with the transfer of control of the Company’s products. This transfer of control may occur at either the time of shipment from a Company facility, or at the time of delivery to a designated customer location. Obligations under contracts with customers are typically fulfilled within 90 days of receiving a purchase order from a customer, and generally no other future obligations are required to be performed. The Company generally does not enter into contracts with customers for longer than one year. Based on the nature of the Company’s products and customer contracts, no deferred revenue has been recorded with the exception of cash advances or deposits received from customers prior to transfer of control of the product. These advances are typically fulfilled within the 90 day time frame mentioned above.

Revenue is measured as the amount of consideration the Company expects to receive in exchange for transferring the products. Certain contracts with customers include variable consideration, such as rebates or discounts. The Company recognizes estimates of this variable consideration each period, primarily based on the most likely level of consideration to be paid to the customer under the specific terms of the underlying programs. While the Company’s contracts with customers do not generally include explicit rights to return product, the Company will in practice allow returns in the normal course of business and as part of the customer relationship. Thus, the Company estimates the expected returns each period based on an analysis of historical experience. For certain businesses where physical recovery of the product from returns occurs, the Company records an estimated right to return asset from such recovery, based on the approximate cost of the product.

Amounts included in the Consolidated Statements of Financial Position related to revenue recognition include:

Sales, value added, and other taxes the Company collects concurrently with revenue from customers are excluded from net sales. The Company has elected to recognize the cost for shipments to customers when control over products has transferred to the customer. Costs for shipments to customers are classified as Selling, general and administrative expenses for the Company’s manufacturing businesses and as Cost of sales for the Company’s distribution business in the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Operations. The Company incurred costs for shipments to customers of approximately$12.0 million,$10.8 million and$13.1 million in Selling, general and administrative expenses for the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022, respectively, and$11.0 million,$13.0 million and$10.5 million in Cost of sales for the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022, respectively.

Based on the short term nature of contracts described above, the Company does not incur significant contract acquisition costs. These costs, as well as other incidental items that are immaterial in the context of the contract, are recognized as expense as incurred. See Note 14, Segments for additional details on the Company's revenue by major market.

3. Acquisitions

Signature

On February 8, 2024, the Company acquired the stock of Signature Systems, a manufacturer and distributor of composite ground protection matting for industrial applications, stadium turf protection and temporary event flooring. Signature is included in the Material Handling Segment. The Signature acquisition aligns with the Company's long-term strategic plan to transform the Company into a high-growth, customer-centric innovator of value-added engineered plastic solutions. Cash consideration was $348.3 million, net of $4.3 million of cash acquired. Total cash consideration also includes the working capital settlement, which was finalized in June 2024.

The Company funded the acquisition of Signature through an amendment and restatement of Myers’ existing loan agreement, as described in Note 10. Transaction costs related to the acquisition are included within Selling, general and administrativeon the Consolidated Statements of Operations and totaled $7.2 million, of which $4.6 million and $2.6 million were incurred for theyears ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively. For the year ended December 31, 2024, Signature contributed $102.7 million of revenue and $24.2 million of operating income, to the Material Handling Segment.

The acquisition of Signature was accounted for using the acquisition method, whereby all of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed were recognized at their fair value on the acquisition date, with any excess of the purchase price over the estimated fair value recorded as goodwill. Goodwill represents the future economic benefits arising from other assets acquired that could not be individually and separately recognized. Goodwill acquired in this transaction will not be tax deductible. The following table summarizes the allocation of the purchase price to the assets acquired and liabilities assumed based on their preliminary estimated fair values at the acquisition date, which are subject to adjustment during the measurement period. Measurement period adjustments recorded for the year ended December 31, 2024 are summarized in the table below.

A summary of the estimated purchase price allocation is as follows:

(1)The Company's preliminary purchase price allocation changed due to additional information and further analysis.

Included in Accounts receivable and Other assets - long-termof the table above are long-term notes receivable with face value of $11.4 million and preliminary estimated fair value of $7.0 million based on a risk-adjusted income approach, of which $1.9 million was classified as current. The long-term notes receivable acquired were considered purchased credit deteriorated assets. At the acquisition date, the Company established a $3.2 million allowance for credit loss, which has been added to the fair value of the loan to determine its amortized cost basis. The $1.2 million difference between the amortized cost basis and unpaid principal represents a noncredit discount that will be amortized into interest income over the remaining lives of the long-term notes receivable through their maturities in August 2026. Subsequent to the acquisition date, there wasno change to the allowance for credit loss on the purchased credit deteriorated assets which have been evaluated through the period ended December 31, 2024.

Intangible assets consist of Signature’s technology, customer relationships and the Signature Systems indefinite-lived trade name, and are summarized in the table below:

The following unaudited pro forma results of operations for the year ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively, assumes the Signature acquisition was completed on January 1, 2023. The following pro forma results include adjustments to reflect acquisition related costs, additional interest expense, amortization of intangibles associated with the acquisition, amortization of acquisition-related inventory step-up costs and the effects of adjustments made to the carrying value of certain assets.

The unaudited pro forma results may not be indicative of the results that would have been obtained had the acquisition occurred at the beginning of the periods presented, nor is it intended to be a projection of future results.

Mohawk

On May 31, 2022, the Company acquired the assets of Mohawk, a leading auto aftermarket distributor, which is included in the Distribution Segment. The Mohawk acquisition aligns with the Company's long-term objective to optimize and grow its Distribution business. Cash consideration was $27.8 million, net of $1.1 million of cash acquired. Total cash consideration also includes a $3.5 million working capital adjustment, of which $3.3 million was settled in November 2022 and $0.2 million was settled in February 2023.

4. Goodwill and Intangible Assets

The Company tests goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets for impairment annually and between annual tests if impairment indicators are present. Such indicators may include, but are not limited to, significant changes in economic and competitive conditions, the impact of the economic environment on the Company’s customer base or its businesses, or a material negative change in its relationships with significant customers.

During the quarter ended September 30, 2024, the Company’s rotational molding reporting unit continued to experience further declining market conditions including overall lower volume and uncertainty regarding the reporting unit's longer range outlook, primarily due to the current macroeconomic environment reducing expected demand for its products. Due to these potential indicators of impairment identified during the quarter ended September 30, 2024, the Company conducted an interim quantitative impairment test of the goodwill at its rotational molding reporting unit and compared the reporting unit's fair value to its carrying value as required by ASC 350. The Company's quantitative analysis identified that the estimated fair value of the rotational molding reporting unit was below the carrying value and accordingly, the Company recorded a$22.0 million non-cash impairment charge, for the full carrying value of the goodwill associated with the rotational molding reporting unit. The goodwill impairment charge was recorded within Impairment chargesin the Consolidated Statements of Operations.

The Company’s annual goodwill impairment assessment as of October 1 foundno additional impairment at any of the Company's reporting units in 2024. Quantitative impairment assessments were performed for all reporting units in 2024, and they indicated that the fair value of the Company'sseven reporting units all had adequate cushion above the carrying value on the assessment date, except for the rotational molding reporting unit, which was fully impaired as of September 30, 2024, as described above. The 2023 and 2022 annual goodwill impairment assessments performed as of October 1, also indicatedno impairment for all of the Company's reporting units.

Fair value was determined using the income and market approaches. The income approach employs the discounted cash flow method reflecting projected cash flows expected to be generated by market participants and then adjusted for time value of money factors and requires management to make significant estimates and assumptions related to forecasts of future revenues, earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA), and discount rates. The market approach utilizes an analysis of comparable publicly traded companies and requires management to make significant estimates and assumptions related to the forecasts of future revenues, EBITDA, and multiples that are applied to management’s forecasted revenues and EBITDA estimates.

The techniques used in the Company's impairment test have incorporated a number of assumptions that the Company believes to be reasonable and to reflect known market conditions at the interim impairment date. The variables and assumptions used, all of which are Level 3 fair value inputs, include the projections of future revenues and expenses, working capital, terminal values, discount rates and long-term growth rates. The estimate of the fair value, and the related goodwill, could change over time based on a variety of factors, including the aggregate market value of the Company’s common stock, actual operating performance of the underlying businesses or the impact of future events on the cost of capital and the related discount rates used.

The circumstances leading to the interim goodwill assessment as described above also triggered an evaluation for long-lived assets, for which the Company has first performed an ASC 360-10-35 recoverability test of other long-lived assets, including intangible assets for the rotational molding asset group. With respect to the asset group, future cash flows were estimated over the expected remaining life of the assets, and the Company determined that, on an undiscounted basis, expected cash flows exceeded the carrying value of the asset group, andno impairment was indicated. There wereno impairment indicators over long-lived assets for the quarter ended December 31, 2024.

The changes in the carrying amount of goodwill for the years ended December 31,2024 and 2023 were as follows:

Intangible assets were established in connection with acquisitions. These intangible assets, other than goodwill and certain indefinite lived trade names, are amortized over their estimated useful lives. The Company performed a quantitative annual impairment assessment for the indefinite lived trade names as of October 1, 2024, 2023 and 2022. In performing these assessments, the Company determined the estimated fair value of the trade names exceeded the carrying value and accordingly, no impairment was indicated. An impairment charge would be recorded if the carrying value of the trade name exceeds the estimated fair value at the date of assessment. Refer to Note 3 for the intangible assets acquired through the Signature acquisition during 2024.

Intangible assets at December 31,2024 and 2023 consisted of the following:

Intangible amortization expense was$15.5 million,$6.6 million and$6.2 million in 2024, 2023 and 2022, respectively. Estimated annual amortization expense for intangible assets with finite lives for the next five years is:$14.9 million in 2025;$14.2 million in 2026;$13.9 million in 2027;$13.7 million in 2028 and$13.6 million in 2029.

5. Net Income Per Common Share

Net income per common share, as shown on the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Operations, is determined on the basis of the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the periods as follows:

The dilutive effect of stock options and restricted stock was computed using the treasury stock method. Options to purchase 10,290,101,406 and 114,540 shares of common stock that were outstanding at December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022, respectively, were not included in the computation of diluted earnings per share as the exercise prices of these options was greater than the average market price of common shares and were therefore anti-dilutive.

On February 27, 2025, the Company's Board of Directors authorized the repurchase of up to $10.0 million in shares of its Common Stock effective March 10, 2025 (the “2025 Repurchase Program”). The 2025 Repurchase Program replaces the Company’s previously authorized 2013 repurchase program, which is hereby terminated, and will end on the first to occur of reaching the maximum amount of $10.0 million in repurchases or December 31, 2025. Repurchases under the 2025 repurchase program may be made in the open market at prevailing market prices, through accelerated share repurchases, through privately negotiated transactions, in block trades, and/or through other legally permissible means, depending on market conditions and in accordance with applicable rules and regulations and the Company’s insider trading policy.

6. Restructuring

In August 2024, the Company announced the consolidation of its Atlantic, Iowa rotational molding facility into other rotational molding facilities to reduce the cost structure within the Material Handling segment. In December 2024, the Company reduced the scope of the consolidation to keep open its Atlantic, Iowa rotational molding facility as a result of increased demand for certain products produced in that facility. Total restructuring costs for these actions incurred were approximately $0.9 million during the year ended December 31, 2024, which includes inventory and other asset write downs, facility costs and employee severance, that were recorded within both Cost of sales and Selling, general and administrative. Accrued and unpaid restructuring expenses were not significant at December 31, 2024.

On May 29, 2024, the Company announced a restructuring plan to improve the Company’s organizational structure and operational efficiency within the Distribution Segment, which related primarily to planned facility consolidations and associated activities to simplify its distribution network and improve service by reducing complexity. Total restructuring costs incurred related to these actions during the year ended December 31, 2024, were approximately $1.4 million, which includes inventory write-downs, employee severance and other facility costs related to the consolidations, which were recorded within both Cost of salesand Selling, general and administrative. In January 2025, the Company announced an additional facility consolidation associated with this initiative. Accrued and unpaid restructuring expenses were not significant at December 31, 2024 and remaining costs to complete the consolidations are expected to be approximately$2.5 million, to be incurred through 2028 related primarily to idled lease facility and maintenance costs.

In conjunction with the Company's previously announced Ameri-Kart plan the Company incurred $2.3 million and $1.0 million of restructuring charges during the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively, which were recorded within both Cost of salesand Selling, general and administrative. The Company also incurred $0.7 million of restructuring charges during the year ended December 31, 2022, which were recorded within Cost of sales and $0.3 million related to loss on disposal of fixed assets during the year ended December 31, 2022. On May 7, 2024, the Company entered into a termination agreement to exit the idled lease facility, in conjunction with the Ameri-Kart plan, for which the original lease extended through 2026 and a termination payment of $1.8 million was recorded to satisfy all remaining obligations under the original lease. The Ameri-Kart plan is now complete and there wereno remaining accrued and unpaid restructuring expenses at December 31, 2024 or December 31, 2023.

Severance charges from other restructuring initiatives to reduce and streamline overhead costs during the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023 totaled $2.9 million and $1.5 million, respectively, which were recorded within both Cost of Salesand Selling, general and administrative. No restructuring charges were accrued at December 31, 2024 or December 31, 2023.

7. Other Liabilities

The balance of Other current liabilities is comprised of the following:

The balance of Other liabilities(long-term) is comprised of the following:

8. Stock Compensation

The Company’s 2021 Long-Term Incentive Plan (the “2021 Plan”) was adopted by the Board of Directors on March 4, 2021, amended by the Board of Directors on April 20, 2021, and approved by shareholders in the annual shareholder meeting on April 29, 2021. The 2021 Plan authorizes the Compensation and Management Development Committee of the Board of Directors (“Compensation Committee”) to issue up to 2,000,000 additional various stock awards including stock options, performance stock units, restricted stock units and other forms of equity-based awards to key employees and directors. No new awards may be issued under the 2021 Plan after March 16, 2024.

The Company’s 2024 Long-Term Incentive Plan (the “2024 Plan”) was adopted by the Board of Directors on February 29, 2024, and approved by shareholders in the annual shareholder meeting on April 25, 2024. The 2024 Plan authorizes the Compensation Committee to issue up to 2,500,000 additional various stock awards including stock options, performance stock units, restricted stock units and other forms of equity-based awards to key employees and directors.

Stock compensation expense was approximately$1.7 million,$6.7 million and $7.4 million for the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022, respectively, and are included in Selling, general and administrative expenses. Changes in expected performance under performance share award arrangements can cause volatility in stock compensation expense. Total unrecognized compensation cost related to non-vested share-based compensation arrangements at December 31, 2024 was approximately$3.6 million, which will be recognized over the next three years, as such compensation is earned. Outstanding options expire, if unexercised, ten years from the date of grant.

There wereno options granted in 2024, 2023 and 2022. Options exercised in 2024, 2023 and 2022 were as follows:

In addition, options totaling 20,43,729 and 588 expired or were forfeited during the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022, respectively.

Options outstanding and exercisable at December 31,2024, 2023 and 2022 were as follows:

The following table provides a summary of stock option activity for the period ended December 31,2024:

The intrinsic value of a stock option is the amount by which the market value of the underlying stock exceeds the exercise price of the option. The intrinsic value of stock options exercised in 2024, 2023 and 2022 was$0.1 million,$0.4 million and$0.3 million, respectively. There is no intrinsic value of stock options outstanding at December 31, 2024 as the closing stock price at the end of 2024 was below the weighted average exercise price of stock options outstanding at December 31, 2024.

The following table provides a summary of restricted stock units, including performance-based restricted stock units, and restricted stock activity for the year ended December 31,2024:

Restricted stock units are rights to receive shares of common stock, subject to forfeiture and other restrictions, which vest over aone orthree year period. Restricted stock units are considered to be non-vested shares under the accounting guidance for share-based payment and are not reflected as issued and outstanding shares until the restrictions lapse. At that time, the shares are released to the grantee and the Company records the issuance of the shares. At December 31,2024, restricted stock awards had vesting periods through December 2027. Included in the December 31, 2024 unvested shares are 624,541 performance-based restricted stock units.

9. Contingencies

The Company is a defendant in various lawsuits and a party to various other legal proceedings arising in the ordinary course of business, some of which are covered in whole or in part by insurance. When a loss arising from these matters is probable and can reasonably be estimated, the most likely amount of the estimated probable loss is recorded, or if a range of probable loss can be estimated and no amount within the range is a better estimate than any other amount, the minimum amount in the range is recorded. As additional information becomes available, any potential liability related to these matters is assessed and the estimates are revised, if necessary.

Based on current available information, management believes that the ultimate outcome of these matters, including those described below, will not have a material adverse effect on our financial position, cash flows or overall trends in our results of operations. However, these matters are subject to inherent uncertainties, and unfavorable rulings could occur. If an unfavorable ruling were to occur, there exists the possibility of a material adverse impact on the financial position and results of operations of the period in which the ruling occurs, or in future periods.

New Idria Mercury Mine

In September 2015, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) informed a subsidiary of the Company, Buckhorn, Inc. (“Buckhorn”) via a notice letter and related documents (the “Notice Letter”) that it considers Buckhorn to be a potentially responsible party (“PRP”) in connection with the New Idria Mercury Mine site (“New Idria Mine”). New Idria Mining & Chemical Company (“NIMCC”), which owned and/or operated the New Idria Mine through 1976, was merged into Buckhorn Metal Products Inc. in 1981, which was subsequently acquired by Myers Industries, Inc. in 1987. As a result of the EPA Notice Letter, Buckhorn and the Company entered into an Administrative Order of Consent (“AOC”) with the EPA for the Remedial Investigation/Feasibility Study (“RI/FS”) to determine the extent of remediation necessary and the screening of alternatives. The AOC and related Statement of Work (“SOW”) were effective as of November 27, 2018, the date that it was executed by the EPA. The AOC requires a $2 million letter of credit to be provided for the duration of the RI/FS as assurance of Buckhorn's performance obligations.

All reasonably estimable costs related to the environmental remediation are accrued. These costs are comprised primarily of estimates to perform the RI/FS, identification of possible other PRPs, EPA oversight fees, past cost claims made by the EPA, periodic monitoring, and responses to demands issued by the EPA under the AOC. It is possible that adjustments to the aforementioned reserves will be necessary as new information is obtained, including after finalization and EPA approval of the work plan for the RI/FS. Estimates of Buckhorn’s liability are based on current facts, laws, regulations and technology. Estimates of Buckhorn’s environmental liabilities are further subject to uncertainties regarding the nature and extent of site contamination, the range of remediation alternatives available, evolving remediation standards, imprecise engineering evaluation and cost estimates, the extent of remedial actions that may be required, the extent of oversight by the EPA and the number and financial condition of other PRPs that may be named, as well as the extent of their responsibility for the remediation. Beginning in late 2021 and continuing through the current period, Buckhorn and the EPA continue to actively discuss the scope of the activities in the work plan for the RI/FS, resulting in changes to the estimated costs to perform the RI/FS work plan from time to time. Cost estimates will continue to be refined as the work plans for the RI/FS and the ultimate remediation are finalized and as the activities are performed over a period expected to last several years.

In the fourth quarter of 2022, Buckhorn reached an agreement with respect to certain insurance coverage related to defense costs, which is expected to apply to a substantial portion of the estimated RI/FS costs. Recovery of accrued costs are recorded as a receivable to the extent such recovery is determined to be probable under this agreement. Estimates of cost recoveries will continue to be refined as the RI/FS work plan is finalized and the activities are performed over a period expected to last several years. Buckhorn may also have opportunity for cost recovery under other insurance policies.

Since October 2011, when the New Idria Mine was added to the Superfund National Priorities List by the EPA, Buckhorn has recognized$25.1 million of cumulative charges, made cumulative payments of $14.6 million and received insurance recoveries of $6.2 million through December 31, 2024. For the years ended December 31,2024, 2023 and 2022, the following undiscounted activity was recorded in connection with the New Idria Mercury Mine:

(1)Payments made in the years ended December 31, 2022 were offset by insurance refunds of $0.8 million. In the fourth quarter of 2022, Buckhorn reached an agreement with respect to certain insurance coverage related to defense costs for which recovery of accrued costs are recorded as a receivable to the extent such recovery is determined to be probable under this agreement.

(2)As of December 31, 2024, Buckhorn has a total ending reserve balance of $12.4 million related to the New Idria Mine, of which $6.5 million is classified in Other current liabilities and $5.9 million in Other liabilities (long-term).

(3)As of December 31, 2024, Buckhorn has a total receivable balance related to the probable insurance recovery of $8.4 million, of which $3.9 million is classified in Other accounts receivableand $4.5 million is classified in Other (long-term).

(4)Payments made for the year ended December 31, 2023 include a $1.9 million payment related to a settlement agreement with the EPA to resolve the past costs claim, which Buckhorn paid in the first quarter of 2023.

Given the circumstances referred to above, including the fact that the final remediation strategy has not yet been determined, Buckhorn has not accrued for remediation costs in connection with this site as it is unable to estimate the range of a reasonably possible liability for remediation costs.

New Almaden Mine

A number of parties, including the Company and its subsidiary, Buckhorn (as successor to NIMCC), were alleged by trustee agencies of the United States and the State of California to be responsible for natural resource damages due to environmental contamination of areas comprising the historical New Almaden mercury mines located in the Guadalupe River Watershed region in Santa Clara County, California (“County”). In 2005, Buckhorn and the Company, without admitting liability or chain of ownership of NIMCC, resolved the trustees’ claim against them through a consent decree that required them to contribute financially to the implementation by the County of an environmentally beneficial project within the impacted area. Buckhorn and the Company negotiated an agreement with the County ("Cost Sharing Agreement"), whereby Buckhorn and the Company agreed to reimburse one-half of the County’s costs of implementing the project. Adetailed estimate was received from the County in 2016, and estimated costs for implementing the project to range between $3.3 million and $4.4 million. In 2022, the County informed the Company that it may begin implementation of the project in 2023 and that costs were expected to be higher. In January 2023, the County informed Buckhorn that the project will commence in 2023 and that it had accepted a bid to complete the project for approximately $9.0 million. The Company and Buckhorn intend to vigorously challenge, under the terms of the Cost Sharing Agreement, their responsibility to share in the entirety of the project cost increases. In the year ended December 31, 2022, expense of $3.0 million was recordedin Selling, general and administrative expenses based on the updated information received from the County. No additional costs were incurred related to New Almaden in the years ended December 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023 and payments of $0.1 million were made for the year ended December 31, 2023. As of December 31, 2024, Buckhorn has a total reserve of $4.4 million related to the New Almaden Mine, of which $0.3 million is classified in Other current liabilities and $4.1 million is classified in Other liabilities (long-term) on the Consolidated Statements of Financial Position.

It is possible that adjustments to the aforementioned reserves will be necessary to reflect new information. In addition, the Company may have claims against and defenses to claims by the County under the 2005 agreement that could reduce or offset its obligation for reimbursement of some of these potential additional costs. With the assistance of environmental consultants, the Company will closely monitor this matter and will continue to assess its reserves as additional information becomes available.

Other Matters

On February 14, 2023, a lawsuit was filed by Nan Morgan McCartney in the Circuit Court of Escambia County, Florida against the Company, Scepter US Holding Company, Scepter Manufacturing, LLC, Scepter Canada Inc., Walmart Inc., and Wal-Mart Stores East, LP. The complaint seeks compensatory damages and court costs for harm caused to Ms. McCartney allegedly arising from use of a 5-gallon portable fuel container manufactured by a Scepter company and alleges amounts in controversy in excess of $30 thousand exclusive of costs. The case has been removed to the Northern District of Florida, Pensacola Division. The Myers' defendants filed their Answer to the Complaint on April 25, 2023. On May 19, 2023 the Court filed a Final Scheduling Order. Defendants have served written discovery on Plaintiff. Plaintiff was deposed on September 6, 2023. On January 12, 2024 Myers and Walmart signed a joint defense agreement. Depositions of fact witnesses, and corporate representatives are complete. Expert depositions are scheduled throughout February 2025. Mediation is scheduled for April 18, 2025. The Company cannot assess with any meaningful probability the outcome or the potential damages. Scepter has maintained insurance policies, which it believes will cover a substantial portion of the defense costs incurred in this matter.

10. Long-Term Debt and Loan Agreements

Long-term debt at December 31,2024 and 2023 consisted of the following:

On February 8, 2024, the Company entered into Amendment No. 1 to the Seventh Amended and Restated Loan Agreement (“Amendment No. 1”), which amended the Seventh Amended and Restated Loan Agreement (the "Loan Agreement”) dated September 29, 2022 (collectively, the “Amended Loan Agreement”). Amendment No. 1, among other things, permitted the acquisition of Signature Systems and provided a new 5-year $400 million term loan facility (“Term Loan A”). Term Loan Awill amortize in eight quarterly installment payments of $5 million beginning June 30, 2024, quarterly installment payments of $10 million thereafter, and any remaining balance due upon maturity. Term Loan A may be voluntarily prepaid at any time, in whole or in part, without penalty or premium, however, all amounts repaid or prepaid in respect of Term Loan A may not be reborrowed. In December 2024, the Company voluntarily prepaid $3 million of the Term Loan A.

Amendment No. 1 did not change the existing revolving credit facility’s maturity date or $250 million borrowing limit, which includes a letter of credit subfacility and swingline subfacility. In connection with Amendment No. 1, the Company incurred deferred financing fees of $9.2 million, of which $8.5 million was related to Term Loan A and included in Long-term debtand Long-term debt - current portionand $0.7 million was related to the Revolving Credit Facility and included in Other Assets(long-term). These deferred financing fees are being amortized to Interest expense over their respective terms to maturity. Remaining deferred financing fees on the Revolving Credit Facility were $1.3 million and$1.1 million as of December 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively, and remaining unamortized deferred financing costs under the Term Loan A totaled $7.0 million as of December 31, 2024.

The Amended Loan Agreement is on substantially the same terms as the Loan Agreement, except Amendment No. 1 has amended, among other items, (i) to permit the Signature Systems acquisition, (ii) to modify the maximum leverage ratio to not exceed (x)4.00 to 1:00 on a “net” basis for an initial “net” leverage ratio holiday period for the immediate fiscal quarter end after the Signature Systems acquisition is consummated and for the three immediately following fiscal quarter ends thereafter and (y)3.25 to 1.00 on a “net” basis after such “net” leverage ratio holiday period (subject to additional “net” leverage ratio holiday periods at the election of the Company for such periods that are more fully described in the Amended Loan Agreement), (iii) to modify certain negative covenants (including the restricted payment covenant) so that the applicable incurrence tests for such negative covenants is now based on the new “net” leverage ratio level, (iv) to increase the applicable margins for the loans under the Amended Loan Agreement to range between 1.775% to 2.35% for Term SOFR, RFR, SONIA, EURIBOR and CORRA based loans and between 0.775% and 1.35% for base rate loans, in each case based from time to time on the determination of the Company’s then net leverage ratio, (v) to replace the Canadian Dealer Offered Rate (CDOR) as the applicable reference rate with respect to loans denominated in Canadian Dollars to the Canadian Overnight Repo Rate Average (CORRA), and (vi) to amend the scope of collateral securing the obligations under the Amended Loan Agreement to be an “all asset” lien (subject to customary provisions of excluded collateral not subject to the liens).

On September 29, 2022, the Company entered into a Seventh Amended and Restated Loan Agreement (the “Seventh Amendment”), which amended the Sixth Amended and Restated Loan Agreement, dated March 12, 2021. The Seventh Amendment, among other things, extended the maturity date to September 2027 from March 2024. The Seventh Amendment did not change the senior revolving credit facility's $250 million borrowing limit, which includes a letter of credit subfacility and swingline subfacility, or the outstanding letters of credit. In connection with the Seventh Amendment, the Company incurred$0.9 million of deferred financing fees, which are included in Other assets (long-term) and being amortized to Interest expense over the term of the Loan Agreement.

As of December 31, 2024, the Company had$244.7 million available under the Amended Loan Agreement, which is available for the ongoing working capital requirements of the Company and its subsidiaries and for general corporate purposes. The Company had$5.3 million of letters of credit issued related to insurance and other contracts requiring financial assurance in the ordinary course of business. Borrowings under the Amended Loan Agreement bear interest atthe Term SOFR, RFR, SONIA, EURIBOR and CORRA-based borrowing rates. Amounts borrowed under the credit facility are secured by pledges to all of the Company's assets (except with respect to certain assets that are customarily excluded for the incurrence of such liens).

On January 12, 2024, the Company repaid $26.0 million of senior unsecured notes upon maturity using cash on hand and availability under the Loan agreement. On February 6, 2024, in connection with the first amendment and restatement to the Loan Agreement discussed above, the Company prepaid the remaining $12.0 million face value of senior unsecured notes, which were due January 15, 2026, using availability under the revolving credit facility under the Loan Agreement. After giving effect to the payment in full all outstanding senior unsecured notes under the Note Purchase Agreement have been paid and the Note Purchase Agreement has been terminated. In conjunction with the termination the Company recognized a loss on debt extinguishment of $0.1 million, primarily representing the make-whole fees on the senior unsecured notes and the unamortized value of the original issuance discount which were included in Interest expense.

Amortization expense of the deferred financing costs was $1.9 million, $0.3 million, and $0.4 million for the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022, respectively, and is included in Interest expense.

The weighted average interest rate on borrowings under the Company’s long-term debt was 8.46% for 2024,6.86% for 2023, and 4.87% for 2022, which includes a quarterly facility fee on the used and unused portion, as well as amortization of deferred financing costs.

On May 2, 2024, the Company entered into an interest rate swap agreement to mitigate the variable interest rate risk of borrowings under the Amended Loan Agreement. The swap has a beginning notional value of $200.0 million, which reduces proportionately with scheduled Term Loan A amortization payments, and has a final maturity date of January 31, 2029. At December 31, 2024, the remaining notional value of the Company's interest rate swap totaled $192.5 million. The swap is designated as a cash flow hedge and effectively results in a fixed rate of 4.606% plus the applicable margin for the hedged debt, as described above and in Note 1.

As of December 31, 2024, the Company was in compliance with all of its debt covenants associated with its Amended Loan Agreement. The most restrictive financial covenants for all of the Company’s debt are a net leverage ratio (defined as net debt divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization, as adjusted) and an interest coverage ratio (defined as earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization, as adjusted, divided by interest expense). The ratios as of and for the period ended December 31, 2024 are shown in the following table:

11. Income Taxes

The Company's effective tax rate was 46.8%,26.0% and 22.9% in 2024, 2023 and 2022, respectively. A reconciliation of the federal statutory income tax rate to the Company’s effective tax rate is as follows:

Income before income taxes was attributable to the following sources:

Income tax expense consisted of the following:

During 2018, the Company recorded a provision and related deferred tax liability of $0.6 million related primarily to the earnings of the Company’s subsidiary in Guatemala, which were deemed by management to no longer be permanently reinvested. The earnings and profits for all foreign subsidiaries had been previously included in the calculation of the one-time deemed repatriation transition tax, and thus, should there be a repatriation of earnings from any other foreign subsidiaries in future periods, the Company expects to be subject to only foreign withholding tax. Management does not currently anticipate a repatriation of earnings from any other foreign subsidiaries, except as provided above, as these earnings are deemed to be permanently reinvested.

Significant components of the Company’s deferred taxes as of December 31,2024 and 2023 are as follows:

In 2022, the Company impaired its investment in a joint venture, as described in Note 1, incurring a capital loss for which a deferred tax asset of $0.1 million was recorded. As of December 31, 2022 a valuation allowance of $0.1 million was recorded against this capital loss deferred tax asset, as the recovery is not more likely than not.

As of December 31, 2024, the Company has interest limitation carryforwards of $2.8 million, which do not expire. The Company believes it is more likely than not that the interest limitation carryforwards will be realized. The determination was made based upon projections of future book and taxable income.

In 2024, the Company realized a $1.9 million benefit from an net operating loss ("NOL") carryforward acquired in the Signature acquisition described in Note 3. There is no benefit to future years after full utilization of the NOL carryforward in 2024.

The following table summarizes the activity related to the Company’s unrecognized tax benefits:

The total amount of gross unrecognized tax benefits that would reduce the Company’s effective tax rate was$1.3 million,$0.0 million and$0.0 million at December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022, respectively.

The Company and its subsidiaries file U.S. Federal, state and local, and non-U.S. income tax returns. As of December 31, 2024, the Company is no longer subject to U.S. Federal examinations by tax authorities for tax years before 2021. The company is subject to state and local income tax examinations for tax years 2020 through 2023. In addition, the Company is subject to non-U.S. income tax examinations for tax years of 2020 through 2023.

12. Retirement Plans

The Company and certain of its subsidiaries have pension and profit sharing plans covering substantially all of their employees. The Company’s defined benefit pension plan, The Pension Agreement between Akro-Mils and United Steelworkers of America Local No. 1761-02, (the “Plan”) provides benefits primarily based upon a fixed amount for each year of service. The Plan was frozen in 2007, and no benefits for service have accumulated after this date.

Net periodic pension cost of the Plan for the years ended December 31,2024, 2023 and 2022 was as follows:

The reconciliation of changes in the Plan’s projected benefit obligations and assets are as follows:

The Plan’s funded status shown above is included in Other liabilities - long-term in the Company’s Consolidated Statements of Financial Position at December 31, 2024 and 2023. In 2024 the Company began the process to terminate the Plan and expects the Plan to be fully terminated in 2025. The Company expects to make contributions of $0.4 million in 2025 and does not plan to make voluntary contributions other than as required in the termination process. Because the Plan has been frozen, the accumulated benefit obligation is equal to the projected benefit obligation. The actuarial gain incurred during the year ended December 31,2024 was due to an increase in the discount rate whereas the actuarial loss incurred during the year ended December 31, 2023 was due to a decrease in the discount rate for benefit obligations.

The assumptions used to determine the Plan’s net periodic benefit cost and benefit obligations are as follows:

The expected long-term rate of return is based on the long-term expected returns for the investment mix consistent with the Plan’s current asset allocation and investment policy. The Plan’s asset allocation and investment policy increases the allocation of fixed income investments that are managed to match the duration of the underlying pension liability as the funding status improves. The assumed discount rates represent long-term high-quality corporate bond rates commensurate with the liability duration of the Plan.

The fair value of Plan assets at December 31, 2024 and 2023 consist of mutual funds valued at $0.4 million and $0.5 million, respectively, and pooled separate accounts valued at $3.8 million and $4.1 million. Fair values of all Plan assets are categorized as Level 1. Mutual fund values are determined based on period end closing quoted prices in active markets. The pooled separate accounts are measured at net asset value, which is made readily available to investors. Each of the pooled separate accounts invest in multiple fixed securities and provide for daily redemptions by the plan with no advance notice requirements and have redemption prices that are also determined by the fund’s net asset value per unit withno redemption fees.

The weighted average asset allocations for the Plan at December 31,2024 and 2023 were as follows:

Benefit payments projected for the Plan are as follows:

The Company maintains defined contribution plans for its U.S.-based employees, who are not covered under defined benefit plans and have met eligibility service requirements. The Company recognized expense related to the 401(k) employer matching contribution in the amount of,$4.9 million,$4.5 million and$4.2 million in 2024, 2023 and 2022, respectively.

In addition, the Company has a Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan (“SERP”) to provide certain former senior executives with retirement benefits in addition to amounts payable under the 401(k) plan. Net expense (benefit) related to the SERP was not meaningful for the years ended December 2024, 2023 and 2022, respectively. The SERP liability was based on the discounted present value of expected future benefit payments using a discount rate of 5.4% at December 31, 2024 and 4.9% at December 31, 2023. The SERP liability was approximately$0.6 million and$0.9 million at December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively, and is included in Accrued employee compensation and Other liabilities - long-term on the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Financial Position. The SERP is unfunded.

13. Leases

The Company determines if an arrangement is a lease at inception. The Company has leases for manufacturing facilities, distribution centers, warehouses, office space and equipment, with remaining lease terms ofoneto eleven years. Certain of these leases include options to extend the lease for up tofive years, and some include options to terminate the lease early. Leases with an initial term of 12 months or less are not recorded on the Consolidated Statements of Financial Position; the Company recognizes lease expense for these short-term leases on a straight-line basis over the lease term. Operating leases with an initial term greater than 12 months are included in Right of use asset – operating leases (“ROU assets”), Operating lease liability – short-term, and Operating lease liability – long-term and finance leases are included in Property, plant and equipment, Finance lease liability – short-term, and Finance lease liability – long-termin the Consolidated Statements of Financial Position.

The ROU assets represent the right to use an underlying asset for the lease term and the lease liabilities represent the obligation to make lease payments. ROU assets and lease liabilities are recognized at commencement date based on the present value of the lease payments over the lease term. When leases do not provide an implicit rate, the Company’s incremental borrowing rate is used, which is then applied at the portfolio level, based on the information available at commencement date in determining the present value of lease payments. The Company has also elected not to separate lease and non-lease components. The lease terms include options to extend or terminate the lease when it is reasonably certain the option will be exercised. Lease expense is recognized on a straight-line basis over the lease term.

Amounts included in the Consolidated Statements of Financial Position related to leases were:

The components of lease expense include:

(1)

Includes short-term leases and variable lease costs, which are immaterial

(2)

Operating lease costs included in Cost of sales for the year ended December 31, 2024, includes a $1.8 million termination charge related to exiting an idled lease facility, as described in Note 6

Supplemental cash flow information related to leases was as follows:

14. Segments

The Company manages its business undertwo operating segments, Material Handling and Distribution, consistent with the manner in which the Chief Operating Decision Maker ("CODM") evaluates performance and makes resource allocation decisions. The Company's CODM is the Chief Executive Officer. None of the reportable segments include operating segments that have been aggregated. These segments contain individual business components that have been combined on the basis of common management, customers, products, production processes and other economic characteristics. Intersegment sales are recorded with a reasonable margin and are eliminated in consolidation.

The Material Handling Segment manufactures a broad selection of durable plastic reusable products that are used repeatedly during the course of their service life. At the end of their service life, these highly sustainable products can be recovered, recycled, and reprocessed into new products. The Material Handling Segment’s products include a broad selection of plastic reusable containers, pallets, small parts bins, bulk shipping containers, storage and organization products, OEM parts, custom plastic products, composite ground protection matting, consumer fuel containers and tanks for water, fuel and waste handling. Products in the Material Handling Segment are primarily injection molded, rotationally molded, compression molded or blow molded. This segment conducts its primary operations in the United States and Canada, but also exports globally. Markets served include industrial manufacturing, food processing, retail/wholesale products distribution, agriculture, automotive, recreational vehicles, marine vehicles, healthcare, appliance, bakery, electronics, textiles, construction, infrastructure and consumer, among others. Products are sold both directly to end-users and through distributors. The acquisition of Signature, as described in Note 3, is included in the Material Handling Segment.

The Distribution Segment is engaged in the distribution of equipment, tools, and supplies used for tire servicing and automotive under-vehicle repair and the manufacture of tire repair and retreading products. The product line includes categories such as tire valves and accessories, tire changing and balancing equipment, lifts and alignment equipment, service equipment and tools, and tire repair/retread supplies. The Distribution Segment also manufactures and sells certain traffic markings, including reflective highway marking tape. The Distribution Segment operates domestically through its regional and customer-focused sales team with strategically located regional distribution centers in the United States, and in certain foreign countries through export sales. In addition, the Distribution Segment operates directly in certain foreign markets, principally Central America, through foreign branch operations. Markets served include retail and truck tire dealers, commercial auto and truck fleets, truck stop operations, auto dealers, general service and repair centers, tire retreaders, and government agencies. The acquisition of Mohawk, as described in Note 3, is included in the Distribution Segment.

Total sales from foreign business units were approximately$46.3 million,$46.1 million, and$54.2 million, for the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022, respectively. Export sales from the Company's U.S. operations were approximately$37.1 million,$30.0 million, and $31.7 million for the years ended December 31,2024, 2023 and 2022, respectively. Sales made to customers in Canada accounted for approximately 3.0%,4.4%, and 4.3% of total net sales in 2024, 2023 and 2022, respectively. There are no other individual foreign countries for which sales are material. Long-lived assets in foreign countries, primarily in Canada, consisted of property, plant and equipment, and were approximately$10.2 million and$10.3 million at December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively.

An analysis of the Company's operations by segment, including revenue by major market is as follows:

(1)The Company recognized $(0.2) million, $3.2 million and $1.4 million of expense (income) related to the estimated environmental reserve, net of expected insurance recoveries in the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022, respectively, as described in Note 9. Environmental charges are not included in segment results and are shown with Corporate.

(2)The Company recognized $4.5 million of non-cash inventory step-up that was amortized to Cost of sales for the year ended December 31, 2024, related to the reporting of inventory at fair value in conjunction with the acquisition of Signature, as described in Note 3.

(3)The Company incurred $4.6 million, $3.1 million and $1.0 million of acquisition related costs associated with the acquisitions of Signature and Mohawk, as described in Note 3, for the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023, and 2022, respectively, of which $4.3 million, $2.7 million and $0.6 million are included in Corporate, for the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023, and 2022, respectively, $0.3 million is included in Material Handling's results, for the year ended December 31, 2024 and $0.4 million is included in Distribution's results, for the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022. Corporate costs also include $1.3 million of consulting costs to improve the Company's capabilities to screen and execute large acquisitions for the year ended December 31, 2023.

(4)The Company incurred $7.5 million, $2.5 million and $0.7 million of restructuring costs, included within both Cost of Salesand Selling, general and administrative, associated with the restructuring initiatives described in Note 6, for the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023, and 2022, respectively, of which $3.9 million, $1.5 million and $0.7 million are included in Material Handling, $1.4 million, $0.9 million and $0.0 million are included in Distribution's results and $2.3 million, $0.2 million and $0.0 million are included in Corporate's results, for the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023, and 2022, respectively.

(5)The Company recognized $1.4 million of executive severance which is included in Corporate's results for the year ended December 31, 2024. In the year ended December 31, 2023 the Company recognized $0.7 million of executive severance, of which $0.4 million was recognized in the Distribution Segment related to severance and benefits and $0.3 million was recognized in Corporate related to charges for the acceleration of stock compensation.

(6)The Company recognized$22.0 million of non-cash impairment charges, as described in Note 4, for the year ended December 31, 2024, which are included in Material Handling's results.

(7) In the year ended December 31, 2022, the Company recognized a $0.6 million impairment loss on an investment in a legacy joint venture within the Distribution Segment as described in Note 1.

(8)In the year ended December 31, 2023, the Company recognized a $10 million recovery of legal costs within the Material Handling Segment related to a settlement agreement with one of its insurers. $6.7 million of these recovered costs were originally incurred prior to 2023.

(9)Corporate depreciation and amortization includes amortization of deferred financing costs of $1.9 million, $0.3 million and $0.4 million in the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022, respectively.