Form 10-Q - Quarterly report [Sections 13 or 15(d)]

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549


FORM			10-Q


☒			QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the Quarterly Period Ended June 28, 2024


☐			TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the transition period from to

Commission file number - 001-41297

ESAB Corporation

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)


Delaware									87-0923837
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)									(I.R.S. Employer Identification Number)

909 Rose Avenue, 8th Floor
North Bethesda, Maryland									20852
(Address of principal executive offices)									(Zip Code)


(301)			323-9099
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:


Title of each class	Trading Symbol(s)	Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, par value $0.001 per share	ESAB	New York Stock Exchange

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes ☑ No ☐

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files). Yes ☑ No ☐

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company,” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

Large accelerated filer ☑ Accelerated filer ☐ Non-accelerated filer ☐

Smaller reporting company ☐ Emerging growth company ☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes ☐ No ☑

As of July 25, 2024, there were 60,440,753 shares of the registrant’s common stock, par value $0.001 per share, outstanding.

TABLE OF CONTENTS


			Page
PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1. Financial Statements			2
Consolidated and Condensed Statements of Operations			2
Consolidated and Condensed Statements of Comprehensive Income			3
Consolidated and Condensed Balance Sheets			4
Consolidated and Condensed Statements of Equity			5
Consolidated and Condensed Statements of Cash Flows			6
Notes to Consolidated and Condensed Financial Statements			7
Note 1. Organization and Basis of Presentation			7
Note 2. Discontinued Operations			8
Note 3. Acquisitions			8
Note 4. Revenue			9
Note 5. Earnings per Share from Continuing Operations			9
Note 6. Income Taxes			10
Note 7. Inventories, Net			10
Note 8. Accrued and Other Liabilities			10
Note 9. Benefit Plans			11
Note 10. Debt			11
Note 11. Derivatives			13
Note 12. Financial Instruments and Fair Value Measurements			16
Note 13. Equity			17
Note 14. Commitments and Contingencies			19
Note 15. Segment Information			20
Note 16. Subsequent Events			21
Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations			22
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk			35
Item 4. Controls and Procedures			36

PART II - OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1. Legal Proceedings			37
Item 1A. Risk Factors			37
Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds			37
Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities			37
Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures			37
Item 5. Other Information			37
Item 6. Exhibits			38

SIGNATURES			39

PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1. Financial Statements

ESAB CORPORATION

CONSOLIDATED AND CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts

(Unaudited)


	Three Months Ended				Six Months Ended
	June 28, 2024		June 30, 2023		June 28, 2024		June 30, 2023

Net sales	$	707,053	$	720,422	$	1,396,797	$	1,404,422
Cost of sales	436,738		456,499		871,455		893,110
Gross profit	270,315		263,923		525,342		511,312
Selling, general and administrative expense	146,187		150,115		288,637		297,397
Restructuring and other related charges	4,773		5,169		6,697		14,613
Operating income	119,355		108,639		230,008		199,302
Pension settlement loss	—		—		12,155		—
Interest expense and other, net	15,940		18,819		33,031		38,329
Income from continuing operations before income taxes	103,415		89,820		184,822		160,973
Income tax expense	17,885		20,974		36,389		57,998
Net income from continuing operations	85,530		68,846		148,433		102,975
Loss from discontinued operations, net of taxes	(1,161)		(1,623)		(2,470)		(2,536)
Net income	84,369		67,223		145,963		100,439
Income attributable to noncontrolling interest, net of taxes	(1,462)		(1,650)		(3,105)		(2,963)
Net income attributable to ESAB Corporation	$	82,907	$	65,573	$	142,858	$	97,476
Earnings (loss) per share – basic
Income from continuing operations	$	1.38	$	1.11	$	2.39	$	1.65
Loss on discontinued operations	$	(0.02)	$	(0.03)	$	(0.04)	$	(0.04)
Net income per share	$	1.36	$	1.08	$	2.35	$	1.61
Earnings (loss) per share – diluted
Income from continuing operations	$	1.37	$	1.10	$	2.37	$	1.64
Loss on discontinued operations	$	(0.02)	$	(0.03)	$	(0.04)	$	(0.04)
Net income per share – diluted	$	1.35	$	1.07	$	2.33	$	1.60

See Notes to Consolidated and Condensed Financial Statements.

ESAB CORPORATION

CONSOLIDATED AND CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

Dollars in thousands

(Unaudited)


	Three Months Ended				Six Months Ended
	June 28, 2024		June 30, 2023		June 28, 2024		June 30, 2023
Net income	$	84,369	$	67,223	$	145,963	$	100,439
Other comprehensive (loss) income:
Foreign currency translation, net of tax expense (benefit) of $416, $(483), $1,947 and $(438)	(14,557)		13,736		(39,911)		55,820
Unrealized (loss) income on derivatives designated and qualifying as cash flow hedges, net of tax (benefit) expense of $(539), $1,611, $(244) and $566	(1,851)		5,531		(838)		1,950
Defined benefit pension and other post-retirement plan activity, net of tax expense of $44, $65, $247 and $131	327		887		956		1,164
Other comprehensive (loss) income	(16,081)		20,154		(39,793)		58,934
Comprehensive income	68,288		87,377		106,170		159,373
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interest	1,093		1,710		2,413		3,524
Comprehensive income attributable to ESAB Corporation	$	67,195	$	85,667	$	103,757	$	155,849

See Notes to Consolidated and Condensed Financial Statements.

ESAB CORPORATION

CONSOLIDATED AND CONDENSED BALANCE SHEETS

Dollars in thousands, except share and per share amounts

(Unaudited)


	June 28, 2024		December 31, 2023
ASSETS
CURRENT ASSETS:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	228,470	$	102,003
Trade receivables, less allowance for credit losses of $25,372 and $25,477	431,207		385,198
Inventories, net	426,520		392,858
Prepaid expenses	62,879		61,771
Other current assets	63,477		55,890
Total current assets	1,212,553		997,720
Property, plant and equipment, net	287,195		294,305
Goodwill	1,583,888		1,588,331
Intangible assets, net	476,510		499,535
Lease assets - right of use	89,743		95,607
Other assets	317,222		353,131
Total assets	$	3,967,111	$	3,828,629

LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
CURRENT LIABILITIES:
Accounts payable	$	350,125	$	306,593
Accrued liabilities	300,971		313,489
Total current liabilities	651,096		620,082
Long-term debt	1,079,624		1,018,057
Other liabilities	486,966		542,833
Total liabilities	2,217,686		2,180,972
Equity:
Common stock - $0.001 par value - 600,000,000 shares authorized, 60,438,838 and 60,295,634 shares outstanding as of June 28, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively	60		60
Additional paid-in capital	1,886,367		1,881,054
Retained earnings	484,918		350,557
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(663,373)		(624,272)
Total ESAB Corporation equity	1,707,972		1,607,399
Noncontrolling interest	41,453		40,258
Total equity	1,749,425		1,647,657
Total liabilities and equity	$	3,967,111	$	3,828,629

See Notes to Consolidated and Condensed Financial Statements.

ESAB CORPORATION

CONSOLIDATED AND CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF EQUITY

Dollars in thousands, except share and per share amounts
(Unaudited)


	Common Stock			Additional Paid in Capital		Retained Earnings		Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss		Noncontrolling Interest		Total
	Shares	Amount
Balance at December 31, 2023	60,295,634	$	60	$	1,881,054	$	350,557	$	(624,272)	$	40,258	$	1,647,657
Net income	—	—		—		59,951		—		1,643		61,594
Dividends declared ($0.06 per share)	—	—		—		(3,641)		—		—		(3,641)

Other comprehensive loss, net of tax expense of $2,029	—	—		—		—		(23,389)		(323)		(23,712)
Common stock-based award activity	128,787	—		480		—		—		—		480
Balance at March 29, 2024	60,424,421	$	60	$	1,881,534	$	406,867	$	(647,661)	$	41,578	$	1,682,378
Net income	—	—		—		82,907		—		1,462		84,369
Dividends declared ($0.08 per share)	—	—		—		(4,856)		—		—		(4,856)
Distributions to noncontrolling owners	—	—		—		—		—		(1,218)		(1,218)
Other comprehensive loss, net of tax benefit of $79	—	—		—		—		(15,712)		(369)		(16,081)
Common stock-based award activity	14,417	—		4,833		—		—		—		4,833
Balance at June 28, 2024	60,438,838	$	60	$	1,886,367	$	484,918	$	(663,373)	$	41,453	$	1,749,425


	Common Stock			Additional Paid in Capital		Retained Earnings		Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss		Noncontrolling Interest		Total
	Shares	Amount
Balance at December 31, 2022	60,094,725	$	60	$	1,865,904	$	159,231	$	(674,988)	$	38,251	$	1,388,458
Net income	—	—		—		31,903		—		1,313		33,216
Dividends declared ($0.05 per share)	—	—		—		(3,033)		—		—		(3,033)
Distributions to noncontrolling owners	—	—		—		—		—		(1,359)		(1,359)
Other comprehensive gain, net of tax benefit of $934	—	—		—		—		38,279		501		38,780
Common stock-based award activity	127,538	—		2,229		—		—		—		2,229
Balance at March 31, 2023	60,222,263	$	60	$	1,868,133	$	188,101	$	(636,709)	$	38,706	$	1,458,291
Net income	—	—		—		65,573		—		1,650		67,223
Dividends declared ($0.06 per share)	—	—		—		(3,644)		—		—		(3,644)
Other comprehensive gain, net of tax expense of $1,193	—	—		—		—		20,094		60		20,154



Common stock-based award activity	37,106	—		4,701		—		—		—		4,701
Balance at June 30, 2023	60,259,369	$	60	$	1,872,834	$	250,030	$	(616,615)	$	40,416	$	1,546,725

See Notes to Consolidated and Condensed Financial Statements.

ESAB CORPORATION

CONSOLIDATED AND CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

Dollars in thousands

(Unaudited)


	Six Months Ended
	June 28, 2024		June 30, 2023

Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income	$	145,963	$	100,439
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation, amortization and other impairment charges	32,930		39,561

Stock-based compensation expense	9,886		7,462
Deferred income tax	1,760		998
Non-cash interest expense	1,632		597
Pension settlement loss	12,155		—
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Trade receivables, net	(56,680)		(28,942)
Inventories, net	(42,144)		(24,733)
Accounts payable	53,574		3,267
Other operating assets and liabilities	(31,593)		2,072
Net cash provided by operating activities	127,483		100,721
Cash flows from investing activities:
Purchases of property, plant and equipment	(16,437)		(16,999)
Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment	608		1,936
Acquisition, net of cash received	(18,050)		(18,235)
Other investing	(3,059)		—
Net cash used in investing activities	(36,938)		(33,298)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from borrowings on Senior Notes	700,000		—
Proceeds from borrowings on revolving credit facilities and other	205,000		280,000
Repayments of borrowings on Term Loans	(597,500)		—
Repayments of borrowings on revolving credit facilities and other	(237,005)		(340,537)

Payment of debt issuance costs and other	(15,718)		—

Payment of dividends	(7,278)		(6,061)
Distributions to noncontrolling interest holders	(1,218)		(1,274)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	46,281		(67,872)
Effect of foreign exchange rates on Cash and cash equivalents	(10,359)		2,874
Increase in Cash and cash equivalents	126,467		2,425
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period	102,003		72,024
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period	$	228,470	$	74,449

See Notes to Consolidated and Condensed Financial Statements.

ESAB CORPORATION

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED AND CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Unaudited)

1. Organization and Basis of Presentation

Founded in 1904, ESAB Corporation (“ESAB” or the “Company”) is a focused premier industrial compounder. ESAB provides its partners with fabrication technology advanced equipment, consumables, gas control equipment, robotics, and digital solutions. The Company’s rich history of innovative products and workflow solutions and its business system ESAB Business Excellence (“EBX”) enables the Company’s purpose of Shaping the world we imagineTM. The Company conducts its operations through two reportable segments. These segments consist of the “Americas,” which includes operations in North America and South America, and “EMEA & APAC,” which includes Europe, Middle East, India, Africa and Asia Pacific. On April 4, 2022, ESAB Corporation completed its spin-off from Colfax Corporation (“Colfax,” “Enovis” or “Former Parent”) and became an independent, public-traded company (the “Separation”).

The Company’s fiscal year ends December 31. The Company’s second quarter ends on the last business day of the 13th week after the end of the prior quarter. As used herein, the second quarter results for 2024 and 2023 refer to the 13-week periods ended June 28, 2024 and June 30, 2023, respectively.

Russia and Ukraine Conflict

The invasion of Ukraine by Russia and the sanctions imposed in response have increased the level of economic and political uncertainty. While ESAB continues to closely monitor the situation and evaluate options, the Company is meeting current contractual obligations while addressing applicable laws and regulations. For the three and six months ended June 28, 2024, Russia represented approximately 6% and 5% of the Company’s total revenue, respectively, and approximately $5 million and $10 million of its Net income, respectively. Russia also has approximately 5% of the Company’s total net assets excluding any goodwill allocation as of June 28, 2024. In case of a disposition of the Russia business, a portion of goodwill would need to be allocated and disposed of at the relative fair value attributable to the Russia business. Russia has a cumulative translation loss of approximately $113 million as of June 28, 2024, which could be realized upon a transition out. The Company is closely monitoring developments in Ukraine and Russia. Changes in laws and regulations or other factors impacting the Company’s ability to fulfill contractual obligations could have an adverse effect on the results of operations.

Basis of Presentation

The Consolidated and Condensed Financial Statements included herein have been prepared by the Company pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in the financial statements prepared in accordance with the accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“U.S. GAAP”) have been condensed or omitted pursuant to SEC rules and regulations; however the Company believes that the disclosures are adequate to make the information presented not misleading.

The Consolidated and Condensed Financial Statements reflect, in the opinion of management, all adjustments, which consist solely of normal recurring adjustments, necessary to present fairly the Company’s financial position and results of operations as of and for the periods indicated. Intercompany transactions and accounts are eliminated in consolidation.

In the normal course of business, the Company incurs research and development costs related to new product development, which are expensed as incurred and included in Selling, general and administrative expenses on the Company’s Consolidated and Condensed Statements of Operations. Research and development costs were $9.7 million and $19.8 million during the three and six months ended June 28, 2024, respectively, and $9.5 million and $19.1 million during the three and six months ended June 30, 2023, respectively. These amounts do not include development and application engineering costs incurred in conjunction with fulfilling customer orders and executing customer projects, nor do they include costs related to securing third party product rights. The Company expects to continue making significant expenditures for research and development to maintain and improve its competitive positions.

The accompanying interim Consolidated and Condensed Financial Statements and the related notes should be read in conjunction with the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023 (the “2023 Form 10-K”), filed with the SEC on February 29, 2024.

ESAB CORPORATION

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED AND CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)

(Unaudited)

2. Discontinued Operations

The Company holds certain asbestos-related contingencies and insurance coverages from divested businesses for which it does not have an interest in the ongoing operations. The Company has classified asbestos-related activity in its Consolidated and Condensed Statements of Operations as part of Loss from discontinued operations, net of taxes. This activity consists primarily of expected settlements, legal and administrative expenses associated with the above liabilities.

Loss from discontinued operations, net of taxes was $1.2 million and $2.5 million for the three and six months ended June 28, 2024, respectively, and $1.6 million and $2.5 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2023, respectively. See Note 14, “Commitments and Contingencies” for further information.

Cash used in operating activities related to discontinued operations for the three and six months ended June 28, 2024 was $4.8 million and $8.5 million, respectively, and for the three and six months ended June 30, 2023 it was $4.4 million and $9.7 million, respectively.

3. Acquisitions

On April 30, 2024, the Company reached an agreement to acquire SUMIG Soluções para Solda e Corte Ltda, a South American light automation and equipment business for approximately $74 million of cash consideration. This acquisition is expected to be completed during the second half of 2024, subject to the receipt of applicable regulatory approvals and customary closing conditions.

On February 26, 2024, the Company completed the acquisition of Sager S.A., a welding repair and maintenance product and service leader in South America, for $18.1 million, net of cash received.

On January 11, 2023, the Company completed the acquisition of Therapy Equipment Limited, a regional leader in oxygen regulators, for $18.7 million, net of cash received.

4. Revenue

The Company provides fabrication technology advanced equipment, consumables, gas control equipment, robotics and digital solutions. The Company’s products are utilized to solve challenges in a wide range of industries. Substantially all revenue is recognized at a point in time. The Company disaggregates its revenue into the following product groups:


	Three Months Ended			Six Months Ended
		June 28, 2024		June 30, 2023		June 28, 2024		June 30, 2023
		(In thousands)
Equipment		$	231,659	$	226,049	$	446,518	$	426,268
Consumables		475,394		494,373		950,279		978,154
Total		$	707,053	$	720,422	$	1,396,797	$	1,404,422

The sales mix in the above table is relatively consistent across both reportable segments. The consumables product grouping generally has less production complexity and shorter production cycles than equipment products.

Given the nature of the business, the total amount of unsatisfied performance obligations with an original contract duration of greater than one year as of June 28, 2024 is immaterial. In some circumstances, customers are billed in advance of revenue recognition, resulting in contract liabilities. As of December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, total contract liabilities were $31.2 million and $25.9 million, respectively, and were included in Accrued liabilities on the Consolidated and Condensed Balance Sheets. During the three and six months ended June 28, 2024, revenue recognized that was included in the contract liabilities balance at the beginning of the year was $5.1 million and $21.3 million, respectively. During the three and six months ended June 30, 2023, revenue recognized that was included in the contract liabilities balance at the beginning of the year was $3.3 million and $14.4 million, respectively. As of June 28, 2024 and June 30, 2023, total contract liabilities were $27.9 million and $28.2 million, respectively.

ESAB CORPORATION

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED AND CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)

(Unaudited)

Allowance for Credit Losses

A summary of the activity in the Company’s allowance for credit losses included within Trade receivables in the Consolidated and Condensed Balance Sheets is as follows:


	Six Months Ended June 28, 2024
	Balance at Beginning of Period		Charged to Expense, net		Write-Offs and Deductions		Foreign Currency Translation		Balance at End of Period
	(In thousands)
Allowance for credit losses	$	25,477	$	1,801	$	(1,229)	$	(677)	$	25,372

5. Earnings per Share from Continuing Operations

The Company has unvested share-based payment awards with a right to receive non-forfeitable dividends, which are considered participating securities. The Company allocates earnings to participating securities and computed earnings per share using the two-class method as follows:


	Three Months Ended				Six Months Ended
	June 28, 2024		June 30, 2023		June 28, 2024		June 30, 2023
	(In thousands, except share and per share data)
Computation of earnings per share from continuing operations – basic:
Income from continuing operations attributable to ESAB Corporation(1)	$	84,068	$	67,196	$	145,328	$	100,013
Less: distributed and undistributed earnings allocated to nonvested shares	(382)		(500)		(747)		(737)

Income from continuing operations attributable to common stockholders	$	83,686	$	66,696	$	144,581	$	99,276
Weighted-average shares of Common stock outstanding – basic	60,432,230		60,237,955		60,389,176		60,192,152
Income per share from continuing operations – basic	$	1.38	$	1.11	$	2.39	$	1.65

Computation of earnings per share from continuing operations – diluted:



Income from continuing operations attributable to common stockholders	$	83,686	$	66,696	$	144,581	$	99,276
Weighted-average shares of Common stock outstanding – basic	60,432,230		60,237,955		60,389,176		60,192,152
Net effect of potentially dilutive securities(2)	646,226		323,384		644,031		331,631
Weighted-average shares of Common stock outstanding – dilution	61,078,456		60,561,339		61,033,207		60,523,783
Net income per share from continuing operations – diluted	$	1.37	$	1.10	$	2.37	$	1.64

(1) Net income from continuing operations attributable to ESAB Corporation for the respective periods is calculated using Net income from continuing operations, less Income attributable to noncontrolling interest, net of taxes, of $1.5 million and $3.1 million for the three and six months ended June 28, 2024, respectively, and $1.7 million and $3.0 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2023, respectively.

(2) Potentially dilutive securities include stock options, performance-based restricted stock units and non-performance-based restricted stock units.

6. Income Taxes

During the three and six months ended June 28, 2024, Income from continuing operations before income taxes was $103.4 million and $184.8 million, respectively, while Income tax expense was $17.9 million and $36.4 million, respectively. The effective tax rate was 17.3% and 19.7% for the three and six months ended June 28, 2024, respectively. The effective tax rate differed from the 2024 U.S. federal statutory rate of 21.0% primarily due to a favorable final ruling in a tax case in a foreign jurisdiction.

During the three and six months ended June 30, 2023, Income from continuing operations before income taxes was $89.8 million and $161.0 million, respectively, while Income tax expense was $21.0 million and $58.0 million, respectively. The effective tax rate was 23.4% and 36.0% for the three and six months ended June 30, 2023, respectively. The effective tax rate differed from the 2023 U.S. federal statutory rate of 21.0% primarily due to discrete tax expenses in 2023 for dividend withholding taxes and an increase in the liability for uncertain tax positions.

ESAB CORPORATION

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED AND CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)

(Unaudited)

During the six months ended June 30, 2023, the Company recorded total tax expense of $10.9 million relating to a change in its indefinite reinvestment assertion on certain foreign undistributed earnings. Additionally, the Company increased the net liability for uncertain tax positions by $9.4 million primarily relating to an adverse court ruling in a tax case in a foreign jurisdiction. During the three months ended June 28, 2024, a favorable final ruling in a tax case in a foreign jurisdiction was decided and the Company released the related liability for uncertain tax positions for a net tax benefit of $7.9 million. As a result of the release in the uncertain tax position for the period ending June 28, 2024, the ending unrecognized tax balance decreased by $17.7 million.

7. Inventories, Net

Inventories, net consisted of the following:


	June 28, 2024		December 31, 2023
	(In thousands)
Raw materials	$	161,063	$	156,583
Work in process	48,190		43,561
Finished goods	266,590		244,580
	475,843		444,724
LIFO reserve	(4,980)		(4,279)
Allowance for excess, slow-moving and obsolete inventory	(44,343)		(47,587)
	$	426,520	$	392,858

At June 28, 2024 and December 31, 2023, 24.6% and 27.4% of total inventories, respectively, were valued using the last-in, first-out (“LIFO”) method.

8. Accrued and Other Liabilities

Accrued and Other liabilities in the Consolidated and Condensed Balance Sheets consisted of the following:


	June 28, 2024				December 31, 2023
	Current		Noncurrent		Current		Noncurrent
	(In thousands)
Accrued taxes and deferred tax liabilities	$	45,368	$	129,591	$	45,681	$	144,662
Compensation and related benefits	74,033		50,230		97,052		52,589
Asbestos liability	35,254		211,970		32,908		234,796
Contract liabilities	27,862		—		31,248		—
Lease liabilities	22,334		70,189		22,794		76,609
Warranty liability	14,546		—		12,606		—
Third-party commissions	14,155		—		18,711		—
Restructuring liability	6,379		207		5,345		354
Other	61,040		24,779		47,144		33,823
	$	300,971	$	486,966	$	313,489	$	542,833

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Accrued Warranty Liability

A summary of the activity in the Company’s warranty liability included in Accrued liabilities in the Company’s Consolidated and Condensed Balance Sheets is as follows:


	Six Months Ended
	June 28, 2024		June 30, 2023
	(In thousands)
Warranty liability, beginning of period	$	12,606	$	12,946
Accrued warranty expense	6,693		3,306
Changes in estimates related to pre-existing warranties	1,074		1,703
Cost of warranty service work performed	(5,529)		(5,832)

Foreign exchange translation effect	(298)		1,436
Warranty liability, end of period	$	14,546	$	13,559

Accrued Restructuring Liability

The Company’s restructuring programs include a series of actions to reduce the structural costs of the Company. A summary of the activity in the Company’s restructuring liability included in Accrued and Other liabilities in the Consolidated and Condensed Balance Sheets is as follows:


	Six Months Ended June 28, 2024
	Balance at Beginning of Period		Charges		Payments		Foreign Currency Translation		Balance at End of Period
	(In thousands)
Restructuring and other related charges:
Termination benefits(1)	$	4,595	$	4,620	$	(3,218)	$	(10)	$	5,987
Facility closure costs and other(2)	1,104		2,077		(2,161)		(421)		599
Total	$	5,699	$	6,697	$	(5,379)	$	(431)	$	6,586

(1) Includes severance and other termination benefits, including outplacement services.

(2) Includes the cost of relocating associates, relocating equipment and other costs in connection with the closure and optimization of facilities and product lines.

9. Benefit Plans

The Company sponsors various defined benefit plans and other post-retirement benefits plans, including health and life insurance, for certain eligible employees or former employees.

During the six months ended June 28, 2024, the Company recognized a non-cash pension settlement loss of $12.2 million related to the transfer of plan assets to a third party as part of externalizing the risk associated with a foreign defined benefit plan. This amount is reflected in Pension settlement loss in the Consolidated and Condensed Statements of Operations.

10. Debt

Long-term debt consisted of the following:


	June 28, 2024		December 31, 2023
	(In thousands)
Term loans	$	390,000	$	987,500
Senior unsecured notes	700,000		—
Revolving credit facilities	—		32,000
Total debt	1,090,000		1,019,500
Unamortized deferred financing fees	(10,376)		(1,443)
Long-term debt	$	1,079,624	$	1,018,057

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Senior Notes, Term Loans and Revolving Credit Facility

On April 4, 2022, the Company entered into a credit agreement (as amended and restated from time-to-time, the “Credit Agreement”) in connection with the Separation. The Credit Agreement initially consisted of a $750 million revolving credit facility (the “Revolving Facility”) with a maturity date of April 4, 2027, a Term A-1 loan with an initial aggregate principal amount of $400 million (the “Term Loan A-1 Facility”), with a maturity date of April 4, 2027; and a $600 million 364-day senior term loan facility (the “Term Loan A-2 Facility”) with a maturity date of April 3, 2023. The Revolving Facility contains a $300 million foreign currency sublimit and a $50 million swing line loan sub-facility.

On April 4, 2022, the Company drew down $1.2 billion available under the credit facilities consisting of (i) $200 million under the Revolving Facility, (ii) $400 million under the Term Loan A-1 Facility and (iii) $600 million under the Term Loan A-2 Facility. The Company used these proceeds to make payments to Enovis of $1.2 billion, which was used as part of the consideration for the contribution of certain assets and liabilities to the Company by Enovis in connection with the Separation.

On June 28, 2022, the Company amended and restated the Credit Agreement by entering into Amendment No. 2 to the Credit Agreement (“Credit Agreement Amendment”). The Credit Agreement Amendment provides for a $600 million term loan facility (the “Term Loan A-3 Facility”) with a maturity date of April 3, 2025 to refinance the Company’s existing Term Loan A-2 Facility. Also on June 28, 2022, the Company borrowed the entire $600 million under Term Loan A-3 Facility to fund the repayment of the Term Loan A-2 Facility.

On April 9, 2024, the Company issued a $700.0 million in aggregate principal amount of 6.25% senior notes due 2029 (the “Senior Notes”). The Senior Notes have a contractual interest rate of 6.25% and maturity date of April 15, 2029. The Company used the net proceeds from the Senior Notes offering to pay off its Term Loan A-3 Facility and pay fees associated with the offering.

As of June 28, 2024, the Company’s long-term Debt consisted of the following facilities:

•A $750 million Revolving Facility with a maturity date of April 4, 2027, with zero dollars drawn;

•A Term Loan A-1 Facility with an aggregate principal amount of $390 million with a maturity date of April 4, 2027; and

•Senior Notes with an aggregate principal amount of $700 million with a maturity date of April 15, 2029.

The Credit Agreement contains customary covenants limiting the ability of the Company and its subsidiaries to, among other things, incur debt or liens, merge or consolidate with others, dispose of assets, make investments or pay dividends. In addition, the Credit Agreement contains financial covenants requiring the Company to maintain (i) a maximum total leverage ratio of not more than 4.00:1.00, with step-downs to, commencing with the fiscal quarter ending June 30, 2023, 3.75:1.00, and commencing with the fiscal quarter ending June 30, 2024, 3.50:1.00, and (ii) a minimum interest coverage ratio of 3.00:1.00. The Credit Agreement contains various events of default (including failure to comply with the covenants under the Credit Agreement and related agreements) and upon an event of default the lenders may, subject to various customary cure rights, require the immediate payment of all amounts outstanding under the Term Facilities and the Revolving Facility. Certain United States subsidiaries of the Company have agreed to guarantee the obligations of the Company under the Credit Agreement.

Loans made under the Term Facilities will bear interest, at the election of the Company, at either the base rate (as defined in the Credit Agreement) or at the term Secured Overnight Financing Rate (“SOFR”) rate plus an adjustment (as defined in the Credit Agreement), in each case, plus the applicable interest rate margin. Loans made under the Revolving Facility will bear interest, at the election of the Company, at either the base rate or, (i) in the case of loans denominated in dollars, the term SOFR rate plus an adjustment or the daily simple SOFR plus an adjustment, (ii) in the case of loans denominated in euros, the adjusted Euro Interbank Offered Rate (“EURIBOR”) rate and, (iii) in the case of loans denominated in sterling, Sterling Overnight Index Average (“SONIA”) plus an adjustment (as all such rates are defined in the Credit Agreement Amendment), in each case, plus the applicable interest rate margin. The applicable interest rate margin changes based upon the Company’s total leverage ratio (consolidated total debt divided by EBITDA, as defined in the credit agreement and ranging from 1.125% to 1.750% or in the case of the base rate margin, 0.125% to 0.750%). Each swing line loan denominated in dollars will bear interest at the base rate plus the applicable interest rate margin.

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To manage exposures to currency exchange rates and interest rates arising in Long-term debt, the Company entered into interest rate and cross currency swap agreements. Refer to Note 11, “Derivatives” for additional information.

As of June 28, 2024, the weighted-average interest rate of borrowings under the Credit Agreement and Senior Notes was 5.13%, including the net impact from the interest rate and cross currency swaps and excluding accretion of deferred financing fees, and there was $750 million of borrowing capacity available under the Revolving Facility, subject to the Company meeting financial covenants and other requirements.

Other Indebtedness

In addition to the debt agreements discussed above, the Company also has the ability to incur approximately $50 million of indebtedness pursuant to certain uncommitted credit lines, consisting of an uncommitted credit line that the Company has used from time to time in the past for short-term working capital needs.

The Company is party to letter of credit facilities with an aggregate capacity of $108.6 million. Total letters of credit of $27.9 million were outstanding as of June 28, 2024.

Deferred Financing Fees

The Company had total deferred financing fees of $11.2 million included in its Consolidated and Condensed Balance Sheets as of June 28, 2024, which will be charged to Interest expense and other, net, over the term of the related debt instruments. The costs associated with the Term Facilities will be amortized over the contractual term of the Term Facilities, the costs associated with the Revolving Facility will be amortized over the life of the Credit Agreement and the costs associated with the Senior Notes will be amortized over the life of the Note. Of the $11.2 million, $0.8 million of deferred financing fees relating to the Revolving Facility are included in Other assets and $10.4 million of deferred financing fees relating to the Term Facilities and Senior Notes are recorded as a contra-liability within long-term debt.

11. Derivatives

The Company uses derivative instruments to manage exposures to currency exchange rates and interest rates arising in connection with long-term debt and the normal course of business. The Company has established policies and procedures that govern the risk management of these exposures. Both at inception and on an ongoing basis, the derivative instruments that qualify for hedge accounting are assessed as to their effectiveness, when applicable.

The Company is subject to the credit risk of counterparties to derivative instruments. Counterparties include a number of major banks and financial institutions. None of the concentrations of risk with an individual counterparty was considered significant as of June 28, 2024. The Company does not expect any counterparties to fail to meet their obligations. The Company records derivatives in the Consolidated and Condensed Balance Sheets at fair value.

Cash Flow Hedges

On July 14, 2022, the Company entered into two interest rate swap agreements to manage interest rate risk exposure. The aggregate notional amount of these contracts was $600 million and they mature in April 2025. These interest rate swap agreements utilized by the Company effectively modify the Company’s exposure to interest rate risk by converting a portion of the Company’s floating-rate debt to a fixed rate of 3.293%, plus a spread, thus reducing the impact of interest-rate changes on future interest expense. The applicable spread may vary between 1.125% to 1.750%, depending on the total leverage ratio of the Company.

In March 2024, the Company settled one of the interest rate swaps associated with the Company’s floating-rate debt and received $5.5 million in connection with that settlement. The termination of the interest rate swap was related to the repayment of the Term A-3 Facility in April 2024. Refer to Note 10, “Debt” for further information. As this interest rate swap was designated as a cash flow hedge, $5.5 million was deferred in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) (“AOCI”) and will be recognized in earnings over the period the originally forecasted hedged transaction impacts earnings. The remaining $300 million swap is expected to continue to be hedged against the remaining floating-rate debt.

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For the remaining swap, the spread was 1.250% as of June 28, 2024. This agreement involves the receipt of floating-rate amounts in exchange for fixed-rate interest payments over the life of the agreement without an exchange of the underlying principal amount. This interest rate swap agreement is designated and qualifies as a cash flow hedge and as such, the gain or loss on the derivative instrument due to the change in fair value is reported as a component of AOCI and reclassified into earnings in the same period or periods during which the hedged transaction affects earnings. If a derivative is deemed to be ineffective, the change in fair value of the derivative is recognized directly in earnings. The Company did not have any ineffectiveness related to the cash flow hedges during the six months ended June 28, 2024.

The cash inflows and outflows associated with the Company’s interest rate swap agreement designated as cash flow hedges are classified in cash flows from operating activities in the accompanying Consolidated and Condensed Statements of Cash Flows.

The Company expects a gain of $3.4 million, net of tax, related to interest rate swap agreements to be reclassified from AOCI to earnings over the next 12 months as the hedged transactions are realized. The expected gain to be reclassified is based on current forward rates in active markets as of June 28, 2024.

The effects of designated cash flow hedges on the Company’s Consolidated and Condensed Statements of Operations consisted of the following:


		Three Months Ended				Six Months Ended
Derivative Type	(Gain) Recognized in the Consolidated and Condensed Statements of Operations:	June 28, 2024		June 30, 2023		June 28, 2024		June 30, 2023
		(In thousands)
Interest rate swap agreements	Interest expense and other, net	$	(3,049)	$	(2,717)	$	(5,770)	$	(4,695)

Net Investment Hedges

On July 22, 2022, the Company entered into two cross-currency swap agreements, set to mature in April 2025, to partially hedge its net investment in its Euro-denominated subsidiaries against adverse movements in exchange rates between the U.S. Dollar and the Euro. The cross-currency swap agreements include provisions to exchange fixed-rate payments in U.S. Dollar for fixed-rate payments in Euro and are designated and qualify as a net investment hedge. These contracts have a Euro aggregate notional amount of approximately €270 million and a U.S. Dollar aggregate notional amount of $275 million.

Prior to the maturity of these two cross-currency swaps, on June 25, 2024 the Company de-designated these swaps and entered into four new cross-currency swaps for the same above notional amounts that mature in October 2026. These swaps are designated and accounted for as a net investment hedge.

The changes in the spot rate of these instruments are recorded in AOCI in equity, partially offsetting the foreign currency translation adjustment of the Company’s related net investment that is also recorded in AOCI. The Company uses the spot method of assessing hedge effectiveness and as such, the initial value of the hedge components excluded from the assessment of effectiveness is recognized in the Interest expense and other, net line item in the Consolidated and Condensed Statements of Operations under a systematic and rational method over the life of the cross-currency swap agreements. Any ineffective portions of net investment hedges are reclassified from AOCI into earnings during the period of change. Due to the de-designation transaction above on June 25, 2024, the Company will keep the balance in AOCI related to the original derivative for the duration that the investment is held. The Company did not have any ineffectiveness related to net investment hedges during the six months ended June 28, 2024.

The cash inflows and outflows associated with the excluded components of the Company’s cross-currency swap agreements designated as net investment hedges are classified in operating activities in the accompanying Consolidated and Condensed Statements of Cash Flows.

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The effects of the excluded components of designated net investment hedges on the Company’s Consolidated and Condensed Statements of Operations consisted of the following:


		Three Months Ended				Six Months Ended
Derivative Type	(Gain) Recognized in the Consolidated and Condensed Statements of Operations:	June 28, 2024		June 30, 2023		June 28, 2024		June 30, 2023
		(In thousands)
Cross currency swap agreements	Interest expense and other, net	$	(1,175)	$	(1,187)	$	(2,354)	$	(2,388)

The table below shows the fair value of the derivatives recognized in the Consolidated and Condensed Balance Sheets:


	June 28, 2024				December 31, 2023
Designated as Hedging Instruments	Other Liabilities		Other Assets		Other Liabilities		Other Assets
	(In thousands)
Cross currency swap agreements	$	15,054	$	—	$	22,232	$	—
Interest rate swap agreements	—		4,215		—		9,522
Total	$	15,054	$	4,215	$	22,232	$	9,522

Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments

The Company has certain foreign currency contracts that are not designated as hedges. As of June 28, 2024 and December 31, 2023, the Company had foreign currency contracts related to purchases and sales with notional values of $258.5 million and $232.5 million, respectively.

The table below shows the fair value of derivative instruments not designated in a hedging relationship recognized in the Consolidated and Condensed Balance Sheets:


	June 28, 2024				December 31, 2023
Not designated as hedging instruments	Accrued Liabilities		Other Current Assets		Accrued Liabilities		Other Current Assets
	(In thousands)
Foreign currency contracts	$	1,227	$	2,348	$	596	$	1,088

The amounts in the table above as of June 28, 2024 reflect the fair value of the Company’s foreign currency contracts on a net basis where allowable under master netting agreements. Had these amounts been recognized on a gross basis, the impact would have been a $1.3 million increase in Other current assets with a corresponding increase in Accrued liabilities.

The Company recognized the following in its Consolidated and Condensed Financial Statements related to its derivative instruments not designated in a hedging relationship:


	Three Months Ended			Six Months Ended
Foreign currency contracts		June 28, 2024		June 30, 2023		June 28, 2024		June 30, 2023
		(In thousands)


Change in unrealized gains (losses)		$	678	$	(1,437)	$	629	$	(1,293)
Realized gains		2,542		238		378		1,265

The above gains or losses on foreign currency contracts are usually offset by foreign exchange exposure on cash and intercompany positions, all of which are recognized in Interest expense and other, net, in the Consolidated and Condensed Statements of Operations.

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12. Financial Instruments and Fair Value Measurements

The carrying values of financial instruments, including Trade receivables and Accounts payable, approximate their fair values due to their short-term maturities. The estimated fair values may not represent actual values of the financial instruments that could be realized as of the balance sheet date or that will be realized in the future.

A summary of the Company’s assets and liabilities that are measured at fair value for each fair value hierarchy level for the periods presented is as follows:


	June 28, 2024
	Level One		Level Two		Level Three		Total
	(In thousands)
Assets:
Cash equivalents	$	7,168	$	—	$	—	$	7,168
Foreign currency contracts - not designated as hedges	—		3,649		—		3,649
Interest rate swap agreements	—		4,215		—		4,215
Deferred compensation plans	—		4,532		—		4,532
	$	7,168	$	12,396	$	—	$	19,564

Liabilities:
Foreign currency contracts - not designated as hedges	$	—	$	2,528	$	—	$	2,528
Cross currency swap agreements	—		15,054		—		15,054
Deferred compensation plans	—		4,532		—		4,532
	$	—	$	22,114	$	—	$	22,114


	December 31, 2023
	Level One		Level Two		Level Three		Total
	(In thousands)
Assets:
Cash equivalents	$	6,027	$	—	$	—	$	6,027
Foreign currency contracts - not designated as hedges	—		2,261		—		2,261
Interest rate swap agreements	—		9,522		—		9,522
Deferred compensation plans	—		3,488		—		3,488
	$	6,027	$	15,271	$	—	$	21,298

Liabilities:
Foreign currency contracts - not designated as hedges	$	—	$	1,769	$	—	$	1,769
Cross currency swap agreements	—		22,232		—		22,232
Deferred compensation plans	—		3,488		—		3,488
	$	—	$	27,489	$	—	$	27,489

The Company measures the fair value of foreign currency contracts, cross currency swap agreements and interest rate swap agreements using Level Two inputs based on observable spot and forward rates in active markets. Additionally, the fair value of derivatives designated in hedging relationships includes a credit valuation adjustment to appropriately incorporate nonperformance risk for the Company and the respective counterparty. For the six months ended June 28, 2024, the impact of the credit valuation adjustment on the Company’s derivatives is immaterial. Refer to Note 11, “Derivatives” for additional information.

There were no transfers in or out of Level One, Two or Three during the six months ended June 28, 2024.

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13. Equity

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss

The following tables present the changes in the balances of each component of AOCI including reclassifications out of AOCI for the six months ended June 28, 2024 and June 30, 2023. All amounts are net of tax and noncontrolling interest, if any.


	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss Components
	Net Unrecognized Pension and Other Post-Retirement Benefit Cost		Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment		Net Investment Hedges		Cash Flow Hedges		Total
	(In thousands)
Balance at December 31, 2023	$	(59,805)	$	(554,622)	$	(17,215)	$	7,370	$	(624,272)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications:

Foreign currency translation adjustment	243		(38,265)		4,995		—		(33,027)
Gain on long-term intra-entity foreign currency transactions	—		7,996		—		—		7,996
Unrealized loss on cash flow hedges	—		—		—		3,920		3,920
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications	243		(30,269)		4,995		3,920		(21,111)
Amounts reclassified from Accumulated other comprehensive loss(1)(2)	629		—		—		(2,907)		(2,278)
Net current period Other comprehensive income (loss)	872		(30,269)		4,995		1,013		(23,389)
Balance at March 29, 2024	$	(58,933)	$	(584,891)	$	(12,220)	$	8,383	$	(647,661)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications:

Foreign currency translation adjustment	6		(23,042)		686		—		(22,350)
Gain on long-term intra-entity foreign currency transactions	—		8,162		—		—		8,162
Unrealized gain on cash flow hedges	—		—		—		811		811
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications	6		(14,880)		686		811		(13,377)
Amounts reclassified from Accumulated other comprehensive loss(1)(2)	327		—		—		(2,662)		(2,335)
Net current period Other comprehensive (loss) income	333		(14,880)		686		(1,851)		(15,712)
Balance at June 28, 2024	$	(58,600)	$	(599,771)	$	(11,534)	$	6,532	$	(663,373)

(1) The amounts on this line within the Net Unrecognized Pension and Other Post-Retirement Benefit Cost column are included in the computation of net periodic benefit cost.

(2) During the three and six months ended June 28, 2024, the amount within Cash Flow Hedges is a component of Interest expense and other, net. See Note 11, “Derivatives” for additional details.

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	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss Components
	Net Unrecognized Pension and Other Post-Retirement Benefit Cost		Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment		Net Investment Hedges		Cash Flow Hedges		Total
	(In thousands)
Balance at December 31, 2022	$	(63,847)	$	(613,907)	$	(8,336)	$	11,102	$	(674,988)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications:
Net actuarial loss	(2)		—		—		—		(2)
Foreign currency translation adjustment	(108)		31,276		(2,086)		—		29,082
Gain on long-term intra-entity foreign currency transactions	—		12,501		—		—		12,501
Unrealized loss on cash flow hedges	—		—		—		(2,051)		(2,051)
Other comprehensive (loss) income before reclassifications	(110)		43,777		(2,086)		(2,051)		39,530
Amounts reclassified from Accumulated other comprehensive loss(1)(2)	279		—		—		(1,530)		(1,251)
Net current period Other comprehensive (loss) income	169		43,777		(2,086)		(3,581)		38,279
Balance at March 31, 2023	$	(63,678)	$	(570,130)	$	(10,422)	$	7,521	$	(636,709)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications:
Net actuarial loss	(2)		—		—		—		(2)
Foreign currency translation adjustment	(49)		(6,381)		(3,036)		—		(9,466)
Gain on long-term intra-entity foreign currency transactions	—		23,142		—		—		23,142
Unrealized loss on cash flow hedges	—		—		—		7,640		7,640
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications	(51)		16,761		(3,036)		7,640		21,314
Amounts reclassified from Accumulated other comprehensive loss(1)	889		—		—		(2,109)		(1,220)
Net current period Other comprehensive income (loss)	838		16,761		(3,036)		5,531		20,094
Balance at June 30, 2023	$	(62,840)	$	(553,369)	$	(13,458)	$	13,052	$	(616,615)

(1) The amounts on this line within the Net Unrecognized Pension and Other Post-Retirement Benefit Cost column are included in the computation of net periodic benefit cost.

(2) During the three and six months ended June 30, 2023, the amount within Cash Flow Hedges is a component of Interest expense and other, net. See Note 11, “Derivatives” for additional details.

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14. Commitments and Contingencies

Asbestos Contingencies

Certain entities that became subsidiaries of ESAB Corporation in connection with the Separation are the legal obligor, or owner, for certain asbestos obligations including long-term asbestos insurance assets, long-term asbestos insurance receivables, accrued asbestos liabilities, long-term asbestos liabilities, asbestos indemnity expenses, asbestos-related defense costs and asbestos insurance recoveries related to the asbestos obligations from the Former Parent’s other legacy industrial businesses. As a result, the Company holds certain asbestos-related contingencies and insurance coverages.

These subsidiaries are each one of many defendants in a large number of lawsuits that claim personal injury as a result of exposure to asbestos from products manufactured or used with components that are alleged to have contained asbestos. Such components were acquired from third-party suppliers, and were not manufactured by any of the Company’s, or Former Parent’s, subsidiaries, nor were the subsidiaries, producers or direct suppliers of asbestos. The manufactured products that are alleged to have contained or used asbestos generally were provided to meet the specifications of the subsidiaries’ customers, including the U.S. Navy. The subsidiaries settle asbestos claims for amounts the Company considers reasonable given the facts and circumstances of each claim. The annual average settlement payment per asbestos claimant has fluctuated during the past several years while the number of cases has steadily declined. The Company expects such settlement value fluctuations to continue in the future based upon, among other things, the number and type of claims settled in a particular period and the jurisdictions in which such claims arise. To date, the majority of settled claims have been dismissed for no payment to plaintiffs.

The Company has classified asbestos-related activity in Loss from discontinued operations, net of taxes in the Consolidated and Condensed Statements of Operations. This is consistent with the Former Parent’s classification on the basis that, pursuant to the purchase agreement from the Former Parent’s Fluid Handling business divestiture, the Former Parent retained its asbestos-related contingencies and insurance coverages. However, as the Former Parent did not retain an interest in the ongoing operations of the business subject to the contingencies, asbestos-related activity was classified as part of Loss from discontinued operations, net of taxes in the Consolidated and Condensed Statements of Operations of the Former Parent.

The Company has projected each subsidiary’s future asbestos-related liability costs with regard to pending and future unasserted claims based upon the Nicholson methodology. The Nicholson methodology is a standard approach used by experts and has been accepted by numerous courts. Consistent with the Former Parent, it is ESAB’s policy to record a liability for asbestos-related liability costs for the longest period of time that ESAB management can reasonably estimate.

The Company believes that it can reasonably estimate the asbestos-related liability for pending and future claims that will be resolved in the next 15 years and has recorded that liability as its best estimate. While it is reasonably possible that the subsidiaries will incur costs after this period, the Company does not believe the reasonably possible loss or a range of reasonably possible losses is estimable at the current time. Accordingly, no accrual has been recorded for any costs that may be paid after the next 15 years. Defense costs associated with asbestos-related liabilities as well as costs incurred related to efforts to recover insurance from the subsidiaries’ insurers are expensed as incurred.

Each subsidiary has separate insurance coverage acquired prior to Company ownership. The Company estimates the insurance assets for each subsidiary based upon the applicable policy language, expected recoveries and allocation methodologies, and law pertaining to the affected subsidiary’s insurance policies.

ESAB CORPORATION

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED AND CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)

(Unaudited)

Asbestos-related claims activity since December 31 is as follows:


	Six Months Ended
	June 28, 2024	June 30, 2023
	(Number of claims)
Claims unresolved, beginning of period	13,648	14,106
Claims filed(1)	2,517	2,209
Claims resolved(2)	(1,447)	(1,551)
Claims unresolved, end of period	14,718	14,764

(1) Claims filed include all asbestos claims for which notification have been received or a file has been opened.

(2) Claims resolved include all asbestos claims that have been settled, dismissed or that are in the process of being settled or dismissed based upon agreements or understandings in place with counsel for the claimants.

The Company’s Consolidated and Condensed Balance Sheets included the following amounts related to asbestos-related litigation:


	June 28, 2024		December 31, 2023
	(In thousands)

Long-term asbestos insurance asset(1)	$	204,672	$	221,489
Long-term asbestos insurance receivable(1)	19,524		17,868
Accrued asbestos liability(2)	35,254		32,908
Long-term asbestos liability(3)	211,970		234,796

(1) Included in Other assets in the Consolidated and Condensed Balance Sheets.

(2) Represents current accruals for probable and reasonably estimable asbestos-related liability costs that the Company believes the subsidiaries will pay, and unpaid legal costs related to defending themselves against asbestos-related liability claims and legal action against the Company’s insurers, which is included in Accrued liabilities in the Consolidated and Condensed Balance Sheets.

(3) Included in Other liabilities in the Consolidated and Condensed Balance Sheets.

Management’s analyses are based on currently known facts and assumptions. Projecting future events, such as new claims to be filed each year, the average cost of resolving each claim, coverage issues among layers of insurers, the method in which losses will be allocated to the various insurance policies, interpretation of the effect on coverage of various policy terms and limits and their interrelationships, the continuing solvency of various insurance companies, the amount of remaining insurance available, as well as the numerous uncertainties inherent in asbestos litigation could cause the actual liabilities and insurance recoveries to be higher or lower than those projected or recorded that could materially affect the Company’s financial condition, results of operations or cash flow.

General Litigation

The Company is involved in various pending legal proceedings arising out of the ordinary course of the Company’s business. None of these legal proceedings is expected to have a material adverse effect on the financial condition, results of operations or cash flow of the Company. With respect to these proceedings, and the litigation and claims described in the preceding paragraphs, management of the Company believes that it will either prevail, has adequate insurance coverage or has established appropriate accruals to cover potential liabilities. Legal costs related to proceedings or claims are recorded when incurred. Other costs that management estimates may be paid related to the claims are accrued when the liability is considered probable and the amount can be reasonably estimated. There can be no assurance, however, as to the ultimate outcome of any of these matters, and if all or substantially all of these legal proceedings were to be determined adverse to the Company, there could be a material adverse effect on the financial condition, results of operations or cash flow of the Company.

15. Segment Information

ESAB is a focused premier industrial compounder. ESAB provides its partners with fabrication technology advanced equipment, consumables, gas control equipment, welding robotics and digital solutions.

ESAB CORPORATION

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED AND CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)

(Unaudited)

The Company conducts its operations through two reportable segments. These segments consist of the “Americas,” which includes operations in North America and South America, and “EMEA & APAC,” which includes Europe, Middle East, India, Africa and Asia Pacific.

The Company’s management evaluates the operating results of each of its reportable segments based upon Net sales and Adjusted EBITDA, which represents Net income from continuing operations excluding the impact of Income tax expense, Interest expense and other, net, Pension settlement (loss), Restructuring and other related charges, acquisition - amortization and other related charges and depreciation and other amortization.

The Company’s segment results were as follows:


	Three Months Ended				Six Months Ended
	June 28, 2024		June 30, 2023		June 28, 2024		June 30, 2023
	(In thousands)
Net sales:
Americas	$	309,765	$	310,278	$	605,812	$	601,847
EMEA & APAC	397,288		410,144		790,985		802,575
	$	707,053	$	720,422	$	1,396,797	$	1,404,422
Adjusted EBITDA(1):
Americas	$	64,684	$	58,263	$	118,782	$	107,705
EMEA & APAC	76,289		73,810		151,328		142,357
	$	140,973	$	132,073	$	270,110	$	250,062

(1) The following is a reconciliation of Net income from continuing operations to Adjusted EBITDA.


	Three Months Ended				Six Months Ended
	June 28, 2024		June 30, 2023		June 28, 2024		June 30, 2023
	(In thousands)
Net income from continuing operations	$	85,530	$	68,846	$	148,433	$	102,975
Income tax expense	17,885		20,974		36,389		57,998
Interest expense and other, net(1)	15,940		18,819		33,031		38,329
Pension settlement loss	—		—		12,155		—
Restructuring and other related charges	4,773		5,169		6,697		14,613

Acquisition - amortization and other related charges(2)	7,730		9,252		15,507		18,541
Depreciation and other amortization	9,115		9,013		17,898		17,606

Adjusted EBITDA	$	140,973	$	132,073	$	270,110	$	250,062

(1) Relates to removal of interest expense, net included within the Interest expense and other, net line within the Consolidated and Condensed Statements of Operations.

(2) Includes transaction expenses, amortization of intangibles, fair value charges on acquired inventories and integration expenses.

16. Subsequent Events

The dividend of $4.9 million included in Accrued liabilities in the Consolidated and Condensed Balance Sheets at June 28, 2024 was paid on July 12, 2024 to stockholders of record as of June 28, 2024.

On July 2, 2024, the Company completed the acquisition of Linde Industries Private Limited, a leading welding company in Bangladesh, for approximately $77 million, net of cash received.

Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

The following discussion of the financial condition and results of operations of ESAB Corporation (“ESAB,” the “Company,” “we,” “our” and “us”) should be read in conjunction with the Consolidated and Condensed Financial Statements and related footnotes included in Part I. Item 1. “Financial Statements” of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended June 28, 2024 (this “Form 10-Q”) and the Consolidated Financial Statements and related footnotes included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023 (the “2023 Form 10-K”). You should review the discussion titled “Special Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements” for a discussion of forward-looking statements. Our actual results, outcomes or the timing of results or outcomes could differ materially from those discussed in the forward looking statements.

SPECIAL NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

All statements contained in this Form 10-Q that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”). We intend such forward-looking statements to be covered by the safe harbor provisions for forward-looking statements contained in Section 21E of the Exchange Act. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date this Form 10-Q is filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”). Statements that could be deemed to be forward-looking statements, include statements regarding: the impact of the wars in Ukraine and the Middle East and the resulting escalating geopolitical tensions on our business; projections of revenue, profit margins, expenses, tax provisions and tax rates, earnings or losses from operations, impact of foreign exchange rates, cash flows, pension and benefit obligations and funding requirements, synergies or other financial items; plans, strategies and objectives of our management for future operations, including statements relating to potential acquisitions, compensation plans or purchase commitments; developments, performance or industry or market rankings relating to products or services; future economic conditions or performance, including the impact of inflationary pressures, foreign exchange fluctuations and commodity prices; the outcome of outstanding claims or legal proceedings, including asbestos-related liabilities and insurance coverage litigation; potential gains and recoveries of costs; assumptions underlying any of the foregoing; and any other statement that addresses activities, events or developments that we intend, expect, project, believe or anticipate will or may occur in the future. Forward-looking statements may be, but are not always, characterized by terminology such as “believe,” “anticipate,” “should,” “would,” “could,” “intend,” “plan,” “will,” “expect,” “estimate,” “project,” “positioned,” “strategy,” “targets,” “aims,” “seeks,” “sees,” and similar expressions. These statements are based on assumptions and assessments made by our management as of the filing date of this Form 10-Q in light of their experience and perception of historical trends, current conditions, expected future developments and other factors they believe to be appropriate. These forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties and actual results or outcomes, or the timing of results or outcomes, could differ materially due to numerous factors, including but not limited to the following:

•the wars in Ukraine and the Middle East, escalating geopolitical tensions and the related impact on energy supplies and prices;

•changes in the general economy, including disruptions caused by geopolitical conflicts, as well as the cyclical nature of the markets we serve;

•supply chain constraints and backlogs, including risks affecting raw material, part and component availability, labor shortages and inefficiencies, freight and logistical challenges and inflation in raw material, part, component, freight and delivery costs and our ability to increase our prices to account for increased costs;

•volatility in the commodity markets and certain commodity prices, including oil and steel;

•our ability to identify, finance, acquire and successfully integrate attractive acquisition targets;

•our exposure to unanticipated liabilities resulting from acquisitions;

•significant movements in foreign currency exchange rates or inflation rates;

•the impact of natural or man-made disasters, adverse or extreme weather events or conditions, epidemics, pandemics and other global health events;

•our ability and the ability of our customers to access required capital at a reasonable cost;

•our ability to accurately estimate the cost of or realize savings from our restructuring programs;

•the amount of, and our ability to estimate and manage, our asbestos-related liabilities;

•the solvency of our insurers and the likelihood of their payment for asbestos-related costs;

•material disruptions at any of our manufacturing facilities;

•noncompliance with various laws and regulations associated with our international operations, including anti-bribery laws, export control regulations and sanctions and embargoes;

•risks associated with our international operations, including risks from trade protection measures and other changes in trade relations;

•risks associated with the representation of our employees by trade unions and works councils;

•our exposure to product liability claims;

•potential costs and liabilities associated with environmental, health and safety laws and regulations;

•failure to maintain, protect and defend our intellectual property rights;

•our ability to attract and retain our employees, including the loss of key members of our leadership team;

•restrictions in our financing arrangements that may limit our flexibility in operating our business;

•impairment in the value of intangible assets;

•the funding requirements or obligations of our defined benefit pension plans and other postretirement benefit plans;

•new regulations and customer preferences reflecting an increased focus on environmental, social and governance issues, including regulations related to climate change and the use of conflict minerals;

•service interruptions, data corruption, cyber-based attacks or network security breaches affecting our electronic information systems;

•risks arising from changes in technology;

•the competitive environment in our industries;

•changes in our tax rates, realizability of deferred tax assets, or exposure to additional income tax liabilities;

•our ability to manage and grow our business and execution of our business and growth strategies;

•the level of capital investment and expenditures by our customers in our strategic markets;

•our financial performance;

•difficulties and delays in integrating or fully realizing projected cost savings and benefits of our acquisitions; and

•other risks and factors set forth under “Risk Factors” in Part I. Item 1A. in our 2023 Form 10-K.

See Part I. Item 1.A. “Risk Factors” in our 2023 Form 10-K for a further discussion regarding reasons that actual results and outcomes, and the timing of results and outcomes, may differ materially from the results, developments and business

decisions contemplated by our forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date this form 10-Q. We do not assume any obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statement, whether because of new information, future events and developments or otherwise.

Overview

Please see Part I. Item 1. “Business” in our 2023 Form 10-K, for a discussion of ESAB’s objectives and methodologies for delivering stockholder value.

General

We are a focused premier industrial compounder. Our rich history of innovative products, workflow solutions and our business system, ESAB Business Excellence (“EBX”), enables our purpose of Shaping the world we imagineTM.

We conduct our operations through two reportable segments. These segments consist of the “Americas,” which includes operations in North America and South America, and “EMEA & APAC,” which includes Europe, Middle East, India, Africa and Asia Pacific. We serve a global customer base across multiple markets through a combination of direct sales and third-party distribution channels. Our customer base is highly diversified in the industrial end markets.

Integral to our operations is EBX, our business management system. EBX is our culture and includes our values, a comprehensive set of tools, and repeatable, teachable processes that we use to drive continuous improvement and create superior value for our customers, stockholders and associates. We believe that our management team’s access to, and experience in, the application of the EBX methodology is one of our primary competitive strengths.

Outlook

We believe that we are well positioned to grow our businesses organically over the long term by enhancing our product offerings and expanding our customer base. We believe our business mix is well balanced between sales in emerging and developed markets, and equipment and consumables. We intend to continue to utilize our strong global presence and worldwide network of salespeople and distributors to capitalize on growth opportunities by selling regionally-developed and/or marketed products and solutions throughout our served markets. We believe our geographic and end market diversity helps mitigate the effects from cyclical industrial market exposures. Given this balance, management does not use indices other than general economic trends and business initiatives to predict the overall outlook for the Company. Instead, our individual businesses monitor key competitors and customers, including to the extent possible their sales, to gauge relative performance and outlook for the future.

We expect strategic acquisitions to contribute to our growth. We believe that the extensive experience of our leadership team in acquiring and effectively integrating acquisition targets should enable us to capitalize on future opportunities. We believe that the recent acquisitions of Linde Industries Private Limited on July 2, 2024, Sager S.A. on February 26, 2024 and Therapy Equipment Limited (“Therapy Equipment”) on January 11, 2023 as well as the April 30, 2024 agreement to acquire SUMIG Soluções para Solda e Corte Ltda are aligned with this strategic direction. Refer to Note 3, “Acquisitions” and Note 16, “Subsequent Events” in the accompanying Notes contained elsewhere in this Form 10-Q for additional information.

The discussion that follows includes a comparison of our results of operations and liquidity and capital resources for the three and six months ended June 28, 2024 and June 30, 2023.

Results of Operations

The following discussion of our Results of Operations addresses the comparison of the periods presented. Our management evaluates the operating results of each of its reportable segments based upon Net sales, Adjusted EBITDA and Core adjusted EBITDA as defined in the “Non-GAAP Measures” section.

Items Affecting Comparability of Reported Results

The comparability of our operating results for the three and six months ended June 28, 2024 and June 30, 2023 is affected by the following significant factors:

Russia and Ukraine conflict

The invasion of Ukraine by Russia and the sanctions and other actions taken by governments in response to this crisis have increased the level of economic and political uncertainty. Refer to Note 1, “Organization and Basis of Presentation” in the accompanying Notes contained elsewhere in this Form 10-Q as well as Part I. Item 1.A. “Risk Factors” section of the 2023 Form 10-K for additional information.

Acquisitions

We complement our organic growth with acquisitions and other investments. Acquisitions can significantly affect our reported results, and we report the change in our Net sales between periods both from existing and acquired businesses. The change in Net sales due to acquisitions for the periods presented in this filing represents the incremental sales as a result of acquisitions.

On February 26, 2024, the Company completed the acquisition of Sager S.A., a welding repair and maintenance product and service leader in South America. For additional information on this acquisition, refer to Note 3, “Acquisitions” in the accompanying Notes contained elsewhere in this Form 10-Q.

During the first quarter of 2023, we completed the acquisition of Therapy Equipment, a regional leader in oxygen regulators. For additional information on this acquisition, refer to Note 3, “Acquisitions” in the accompanying Notes contained elsewhere in this Form 10-Q.

Foreign Currency Fluctuations

A significant portion of our Net sales, 77% and 78%, for the three and six months ended June 28, 2024, respectively, are outside the United States, with the majority of those sales denominated in currencies other than the U.S. Dollar. Because much of our manufacturing and employee costs are outside the United States, a significant portion of our costs are also denominated in currencies other than the U.S. Dollar. Changes in foreign exchange rates can impact our results of operations and are quantified when significant.

For the three months ended June 28, 2024 compared to the three months ended June 30, 2023, fluctuations in foreign currencies reduced Net sales by 3.4% and Gross profit by 3.6% and Selling, general and administrative expenses by 1.4%.

For the six months ended June 28, 2024 compared to the six months ended June 30, 2023, fluctuations in foreign currencies reduced Net sales by 2.6% and Gross profit by 2.7% and Selling, general and administrative expenses by 0.7%.

Seasonality

Our European operations typically experience a slowdown during the July and August vacation seasons.

Non-GAAP Measures

Adjusted EBITDA is a non-GAAP performance measure that we include in this Form 10-Q because it is a key metric used by our management to assess our operating performance. ESAB presents this non-GAAP financial measure including and excluding Russia due to economic and political volatility caused by the Russia and Ukraine conflict, which we believe results in enhanced investor interest in these alternative presentations. Adjusted EBITDA excludes from Net income from continuing operations the effect of Income tax expense, Interest expense and other, net, Pension settlement (loss), Restructuring and other related charges, acquisition-amortization and other related charges and depreciation and other amortization. We also present Adjusted EBITDA margin, which is subject to the same adjustments as Adjusted EBITDA. Further, we present these non-GAAP performance measures on a segment basis, where we exclude the impact of Restructuring and other related charges, acquisition-amortization and other related charges and depreciation and other amortization from operating income. We also present Core adjusted EBITDA and Core adjusted EBITDA margins, which are subject to the same adjustments as Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA margins, respectively, and which removes the impact of Russia for the three and six months ended June 28, 2024 and June 30, 2023. Adjusted EBITDA and Core adjusted EBITDA assist management in comparing our operating performance over time because certain items may obscure underlying business trends and make comparisons of long-term performance difficult, as they are of a nature and/or size that occur with inconsistent frequency or relate to unusual events or discrete restructuring plans and other initiatives that are fundamentally different from our ongoing productivity and core business. Management also believes that presenting these measures allows investors to view our performance using the same measures that we use in evaluating our financial and business performance and trends.

Non-GAAP financial measures should not be considered in isolation from, or as a substitute for, financial information calculated in accordance with U.S. GAAP. Investors are encouraged to review the reconciliation of these non-GAAP measures to their most directly comparable U.S. GAAP financial measures.

The following tables set forth a reconciliation of Net income from continuing operations, the most directly comparable GAAP financial measure, to Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA margin, Core adjusted EBITDA and Core adjusted EBITDA margin by segment for the three and six months ended June 28, 2024 and June 30, 2023.


	Three Months Ended June 28, 2024									Six Months Ended June 28, 2024
	Americas			EMEA & APAC			Total			Americas			EMEA & APAC			Total
	(Dollars in millions)(1)
Net income from continuing operations (GAAP)							$	85.5								$	148.4
Income tax expense							17.9									36.4
Interest expense and other, net							15.9									33.0
Pension settlement loss							—									12.2
Operating income (GAAP)	$	55.9		$	63.4		$	119.4		$	101.9		$	128.1		$	230.0

Adjusted to add:
Restructuring and other related charges(2)	0.8			4.0			4.8			1.1			5.6			6.7
Acquisition-amortization and other related charges(3)	4.3			3.3			7.7			8.7			6.8			15.5
Depreciation and other amortization	3.7			5.5			9.1			7.2			10.7			17.9
Adjusted EBITDA (non-GAAP)	$	64.7		$	76.2		$	141.0		$	118.8		$	151.2		$	270.0
Adjusted EBITDA attributable to Russia (non-GAAP)(4)	—			6.9			6.9			—			12.9			12.9
Core adjusted EBITDA (non-GAAP)(1)	$	64.7		$	69.3		$	134.0		$	118.8		$	138.3		$	257.1
Adjusted EBITDA margin (non-GAAP)	20.9		%	19.2		%	19.9		%	19.6		%	19.1		%	19.3		%
Core adjusted EBITDA margin (non-GAAP)(5)	20.9		%	19.5		%	20.1		%	19.6		%	19.3		%	19.5		%

(1) Numbers may not sum due to rounding.

(2) Includes severance and other termination benefits, including outplacement services as well as the cost of relocating associates, relocating equipment, impairment of long-lived assets and other costs in connection with the closure and optimization of facilities and product lines.

(3) Includes transaction expenses, amortization of intangibles, fair value charges on acquired inventories and integration expenses.

(4) Numbers calculated following the same definition as Adjusted EBITDA for total Company.

(5) Net sales were $40.7 million and $74.4 million relating to Russia for the three and six months ended June 28, 2024, respectively.


	Three Months Ended June 30, 2023									Six Months Ended June 30, 2023
	Americas			EMEA & APAC			Total			Americas			EMEA & APAC			Total
	(Dollars in millions)(1)
Net income from continuing operations (GAAP)							$	68.8								$	103.0
Income tax expense							21.0									58.0
Interest expense and other, net							18.8									38.3

Operating income (GAAP)	$	46.1		$	62.6		$	108.6		$	86.0		$	113.3		$	199.3
Adjusted to add:
Restructuring and other related charges(2)	3.0			2.2			5.2			3.9			10.7			14.6
Acquisition-amortization and other related charges(3)	5.4			3.8			9.3			10.7			7.8			18.5
Depreciation and other amortization	3.8			5.2			9.0			7.1			10.5			17.6

Adjusted EBITDA (non-GAAP)	$	58.3		$	73.8		$	132.1		$	107.7		$	142.3		$	250.0
Adjusted EBITDA attributable to Russia (non-GAAP)(4)	—			5.6			5.6			—			10.9			10.9
Core adjusted EBITDA (non-GAAP)	$	58.3		$	68.2		$	126.5		$	107.7		$	131.4		$	239.1
Adjusted EBITDA margin (non-GAAP)	18.8		%	18.0		%	18.3		%	17.9		%	17.7		%	17.8		%
Core adjusted EBITDA margin (non-GAAP)(5)	18.8		%	18.4		%	18.6		%	17.9		%	18.1		%	18.0		%

(1) Numbers may not sum due to rounding.

(2) Includes severance and other termination benefits, including outplacement services as well as the cost of relocating associates, relocating equipment, lease termination expenses, impairment of long-lived assets and other costs in connection with the closure and optimization of facilities and product lines.

(3) Includes transaction expenses, amortization of intangibles, fair value charges on acquired inventories and integration expenses.

(4) Numbers calculated following the same definition as Adjusted EBITDA for total Company.

(5) Net sales were $40.3 million and $77.5 million relating to Russia for the three and six months ended June 30, 2023, respectively.

Total Company

Sales

Net sales decreased for the three and six months ended June 28, 2024 as compared with the three and six months ended June 30, 2023. The following table presents the components of changes in our Net sales.


	Three Months Ended				Six Months Ended
	Net Sales		Change %		Net Sales		Change %
	(Dollars in millions)
For the three and six months ended June 30, 2023	$	720.4			$	1,404.4
Components of Change:
Existing businesses (organic sales growth)(1)	8.4		1.2	%	25.0		1.8	%
Acquisitions(2)	2.7		0.4	%	3.7		0.3	%
Foreign currency translation(3)	(24.4)		(3.4)	%	(36.3)		(2.6)	%
Total sales growth	(13.3)		(1.8)	%	(7.6)		(0.5)	%
For the three and six months ended June 28, 2024	$	707.1			$	1,396.8

(1) Excludes the impact of acquisitions and foreign exchange rate fluctuations, thus providing a measure of change due to organic growth factors such as price, product mix and volume.

(2) Represents the incremental sales in comparison to the portion of the prior period during which we did not own the business.

(3) Represents the difference between prior year sales valued at the actual prior year foreign exchange rates and prior year sales valued at current year foreign exchange rates.

Net sales from existing businesses increased $8.4 million during the three months ended June 28, 2024, compared to the prior year period, due to an increase in sales volumes and new product initiatives for a combined $6.9 million and customer pricing increases of $1.5 million. During the three months ended June 28, 2024, the increase in net sales from acquisitions was attributable to Sager S.A. The strengthening of the U.S. Dollar relative to other currencies caused a $24.4 million unfavorable currency translation impact during the three months ended June 28, 2024.

Net sales from existing businesses increased $25.0 million during the six months ended June 28, 2024, compared to the prior year period, due to an increase in sales volumes of $16.7 million and customer pricing increases of $8.3 million. During the six months ended June 28, 2024, the increase in net sales from acquisitions was attributable to Therapy Equipment and Sager S.A. The strengthening of the U.S. Dollar relative to other currencies caused a $36.3 million unfavorable currency translation impact during the six months ended June 28, 2024.

Sales excluding Russia

Sales excluding Russia (“Core Sales”) decreased for the three and six months ended June 28, 2024 as compared with the three and six months ended June 30, 2023. The following table presents the components of changes in our Core Sales.


	Three Months Ended				Six Months Ended
	Core Sales(4)		Change %		Core Sales(4)		Change %
	(Dollars in millions)
For the three and six months ended June 30, 2023	$	680.1			$	1,326.9
Components of Change:
Existing businesses (core organic sales growth)(1)	3.9		0.6	%	16.9		1.3	%
Acquisitions(2)	2.7		0.4	%	3.7		0.3	%
Foreign currency translation(3)	(20.4)		(3.0)	%	(25.1)		(1.9)	%
Total core sales growth	(13.8)		(2.0)	%	(4.5)		(0.3)	%
For the three and six months ended June 28, 2024	$	666.3			$	1,322.4

(1) Excludes the impact of acquisitions and foreign exchange rate fluctuations, thus providing a measure of change due to organic growth factors such as price, product mix and volume.

(2) Represents the incremental sales in comparison to the portion of the prior period during which we did not own the business.

(3) Represents the difference between prior year sales valued at the actual prior year foreign exchange rates and prior year sales valued at current year foreign exchange rates.

(4) Net sales relating to Russia were $40.7 million and $74.4 million for the three and six months ended June 28, 2024, respectively, and $40.3 million and $77.5 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2023, respectively.

Core Sales from existing businesses increased $3.9 million during the three months ended June 28, 2024, compared to the prior year period primarily due to a $3.3 million increase in sales volume and customer pricing increases of $0.6 million during the three months ended June 28, 2024. During the three months ended June 28, 2024, the increase in net sales from acquisitions was attributable to Sager S.A. The changes in foreign exchange rates caused a $20.4 million unfavorable currency translation impact during the three months ended June 28, 2024.

Core Sales from existing businesses increased $16.9 million during the six months ended June 28, 2024, compared to the prior year period primarily due to an increase in sales volume of $12.6 million and customer pricing increases of $4.3 million during the six months ended June 28, 2024. During the six months ended June 28, 2024, the increase in net sales from acquisitions was attributable to Therapy Equipment and Sager S.A. The changes in foreign exchange rates caused a $25.1 million unfavorable currency translation impact during the six months ended June 28, 2024.

Operating Results

The following table summarizes our results for the comparable periods.


	Three Months Ended						Six Months Ended
	June 28, 2024			June 30, 2023			June 28, 2024			June 30, 2023
	(Dollars in millions)
Gross profit	$	270.3		$	263.9		$	525.3		$	511.3
Gross profit margin	38.2		%	36.6		%	37.6		%	36.4		%
Selling, general and administrative expense	$	146.2		$	150.1		$	288.6		$	297.4
Net income from continuing operations	$	85.5		$	68.8		$	148.4		$	103.0
Net income margin from continuing operations	12.1		%	9.6		%	10.6		%	7.3		%
Adjusted EBITDA (non-GAAP)	$	141.0		$	132.1		$	270.0		$	250.0
Adjusted EBITDA margin (non-GAAP)	19.9		%	18.3		%	19.3		%	17.8		%
Core adjusted EBITDA (non-GAAP)	$	134.0		$	126.5		$	257.1		$	239.1
Core adjusted EBITDA margin (non-GAAP)	20.1		%	18.6		%	19.5		%	18.0		%
Items excluded from Adjusted EBITDA:
Restructuring and other related charges(1)	$	4.8		$	5.2		$	6.7		$	14.6
Acquisition-amortization and other related charges(2)	7.7			9.3			15.5			18.5
Interest expense and other, net	15.9			18.8			33.0			38.3
Income tax expense	17.9			21.0			36.4			58.0
Pension settlement loss	—			—			12.2			—
Depreciation and other amortization	9.1			9.0			17.9			17.6
Items excluded from Core adjusted EBITDA:
Adjusted EBITDA attributable to Russia (non-GAAP)(3)	$	6.9		$	5.6		$	12.9		$	10.9

(1) Includes severance and other termination benefits, including outplacement services as well as the cost of relocating associates, relocating

equipment, lease termination, impairment of long-lived assets and other costs in connection with the closure of and optimization of facilities and product lines.

(2) Includes transaction expenses, amortization of intangibles, fair value charges on acquired inventories and integration expenses.

(3) Numbers calculated following the same definition as Adjusted EBITDA for total Company.

Second Quarter of 2024 Compared to Second Quarter of 2023

Gross profit increased $6.4 million in the second quarter of 2024, which resulted in gross profit margin expanding 160 basis points to 38.2% compared with the prior year period. This increase was primarily attributable to lower overall material costs and favorable product mix partially offset by unfavorable currency translation.

Selling, general and administrative expense decreased $3.9 million in the second quarter of 2024, compared to the prior year period. This decrease was primarily driven by savings from restructuring initiatives and currency translation.

The effective tax rate of 17.3% for the quarter ended June 28, 2024 differed from the effective tax rate of 23.4% for the same period ended June 30, 2023 due to a favorable ruling in a tax case in a foreign jurisdiction in 2024.

Net income from continuing operations increased $16.7 million in the second quarter of 2024, compared with the prior year period primarily due to the aforementioned factors. Net income margin from continuing operations increased by 250 basis points due to the aforementioned factors.

In the second quarter of 2024, Adjusted EBITDA increased $8.9 million and Adjusted EBITDA margin increased by 160 basis points compared to the same period in 2023 benefiting from higher Gross profit and lower Selling, general and administrative expense. Core adjusted EBITDA increased $7.5 million, and Core adjusted EBITDA margins expanded by 150 basis points compared to the same period in 2023.

Six Months Ended June 28, 2024 Compared to Six Months Ended June 30, 2023

Gross profit increased $14.0 million in the six months ended June 28, 2024, which resulted in the gross profit margin expanding 120 basis points to 37.6% compared with the prior year period. This increase was primarily attributable to benefits from price, lower overall material costs and favorable product mix, partially offset by unfavorable currency translation.

Selling, general and administrative expense decreased $8.8 million in the six months ended June 28, 2024, compared to the prior year period. This decrease was primarily driven by savings from restructuring initiatives and currency translation.

The effective tax rate of 19.7% for the six months ended June 28, 2024 differed from the effective tax rate of 36.0% for the same period ending June 30, 2023 due to discrete tax adjustments in 2023 for dividend withholding taxes and an increase in unrecognized tax benefits due to an adverse court ruling in a tax case in a foreign jurisdiction and a discrete tax adjustment in 2024 for a favorable final ruling in a tax case in a foreign jurisdiction.

Net income from continuing operations increased $45.4 million in the six months ended June 28, 2024, compared with the prior year period primarily due to lower restructuring charges, currency translation and tax expense partially offset by a pension settlement loss. Net income margin from continuing operations increased by 330 basis points due to the aforementioned factors.

In the six months ended June 28, 2024, Adjusted EBITDA increased $20.0 million and Adjusted EBITDA margin increased by 150 basis points compared to the same period in 2023 benefiting from higher Gross profit and lower Selling, general and administrative expense. In the six months ended June 28, 2024, Core adjusted EBITDA increased by $18.0 million, and Core adjusted EBITDA margins expanded by 150 basis points.

Business Segments

We formulate, develop, manufacture, and supply consumable products and equipment, including cutting, joining, and welding robotics, as well as gas control equipment. Our products are marketed under several brand names, most notably ESAB, providing a wide range of products with innovative technologies to solve challenges in virtually any industry. ESAB’s comprehensive range of welding consumables includes electrodes, cored and solid wires, and fluxes using a wide range of specialty and other materials, and cutting consumables including electrodes, nozzles, shields, and tips. ESAB’s equipment ranges from portable welding machines, gas control equipment and customized automated cutting and welding systems. ESAB also offers a range of software and digital solutions to help its customers increase their productivity, remotely monitor their welding operations, and digitize their documentation. Products are sold into a wide range of end markets, including general industry, infrastructure, renewable energy, medical and life sciences, transportation, construction and energy.

We report results in two reportable segments: Americas and EMEA & APAC.

Americas

The following table summarizes selected financial data for our Americas segment:


	Three Months Ended						Six Months Ended
	June 28, 2024			June 30, 2023			June 28, 2024			June 30, 2023
	(Dollars in millions)
Net sales	$	309.8		$	310.3		$	605.8		$	601.8
Gross profit	$	122.9		$	115.1		$	233.9		$	220.9
Gross profit margin	39.7		%	37.1		%	38.6		%	36.7		%
Selling, general and administrative expense	$	66.1		$	66.1		$	131.0		$	131.0
Adjusted EBITDA (non-GAAP)	$	64.7		$	58.3		$	118.8		$	107.7
Adjusted EBITDA margin (non-GAAP)	20.9		%	18.8		%	19.6		%	17.9		%
Items excluded from Adjusted EBITDA:
Restructuring and other related charges	$	0.8		$	3.0		$	1.1		$	3.9
Acquisition - amortization and other related charges	4.3			5.4			8.7			10.7

Depreciation and other amortization	$	3.7		$	3.8		$	7.2		$	7.1

Second Quarter of 2024 Compared to Second Quarter of 2023

Net sales in our Americas segment decreased $0.5 million in the second quarter of 2024, compared with the prior year period. Net sales from existing business increased $12.5 million, and was offset by $15.7 million in unfavorable currency translation. The increase in Net sales from existing business was mainly due to pricing increases. The acquisition of Sager S.A. contributed to $2.7 million of the overall sales increase. Gross profit increased $7.8 million and Gross profit margin expanded by 260 basis points to 39.7% in the second quarter of 2024. These increases were primarily due to price increases, lower material costs, ongoing product simplification and restructuring partially offset by an unfavorable currency impact. Adjusted EBITDA increased $6.4 million to $64.7 million and margins expanded 210 basis points to 20.9% primarily due to the aforementioned factors.

Six Months Ended June 28, 2024 Compared to Six Months Ended June 30, 2023

Net sales in our Americas segment increased $4.0 million in the six months ended June 28, 2024 compared with the prior year period. Net sales from existing business increased $21.4 million, and was partially offset by $21.0 million in unfavorable currency translation. The increase in Net sales from existing business was primarily due to inflation-related pricing increases partially offset by a decrease in sales volumes. The Sager S.A. acquisition contributed to $3.6 million of the overall sales increase. Gross profit increased $13.0 million to $233.9 million due to price increases, benefits from a product line simplification initiative, and the Sager S.A. acquisition, partially offset by an unfavorable currency impact. Gross profit margin increased 190 basis points to 38.6% primarily due to price increases, benefits from a product line simplification initiative, and the accretive impact of the Sager S.A. acquisition, partially offset by the impacts of inflation. Selling, general and administrative expense remained relatively consistent year over year. Adjusted EBITDA increased $11.1 million to $118.8 million and margins expanded 170 basis points to 19.6% primarily because of the aforementioned factors.

EMEA & APAC

The following table summarizes the selected financial data for our EMEA & APAC segment:


	Three Months Ended						Six Months Ended
	June 28, 2024			June 30, 2023			June 28, 2024			June 30, 2023
	(Dollars in millions)
Net sales	$	397.3		$	410.1		$	791.0		$	802.6
Gross profit	$	147.4		$	148.8		$	291.4		$	290.5
Gross profit margin	37.1		%	36.3		%	36.8		%	36.2		%
Selling, general and administrative expense	$	80.1		$	84.0		$	157.6		$	166.4
Adjusted EBITDA (non-GAAP)	$	76.3		$	73.8		$	151.3		$	142.3
Adjusted EBITDA margin (non-GAAP)	19.2		%	18.0		%	19.1		%	17.7		%
Core adjusted EBITDA (non-GAAP)	$	69.3		$	68.2		$	138.5		$	131.4
Core adjusted EBITDA margin (non-GAAP)	19.5		%	18.4		%	19.3		%	18.1		%
Items excluded from Adjusted EBITDA:
Restructuring and other related charges	$	4.0		$	2.2		$	5.6		$	10.7
Acquisition - amortization and other related charges	3.3			3.8			6.8			7.8
Pension settlement loss	—			—			12.2			—
Depreciation and other amortization	5.5			5.2			10.7			10.5
Items excluded from Core adjusted EBITDA:
Adjusted EBITDA attributable to Russia (non-GAAP)	$	6.9		$	5.6		$	12.9		$	10.9

Second Quarter of 2024 Compared to Second Quarter of 2023

Net sales decreased for our EMEA & APAC segment by $12.9 million in the second quarter of 2024, compared with the prior year period. This decrease was due to a $4.1 million decrease in Net sales from existing business and a $8.8 million unfavorable currency translation. The decrease in Net sales from existing business was primarily due to a decrease in customer pricing and unfavorable currency exchange impact. Gross profit decreased $1.4 million in the second quarter of 2024 compared with the prior year period primarily due to lower pricing and an unfavorable currency impact partially offset by lower overall material costs and improved product mix. Gross profit margin expanded 80 basis points compared to the same period in 2023 primarily due to improved product mix and lower overall material costs. Selling, general and administrative expense decreased compared to the same period in 2023 mainly due to savings from restructuring initiatives. Core adjusted EBITDA increased to $69.3 million and the related Core adjusted EBITDA margins expanded 110 basis points to 19.5% primarily because of the aforementioned factors.

Six Months Ended June 28, 2024 Compared to Six Months Ended June 30, 2023

Net sales in our EMEA & APAC segment decreased $11.6 million in the six months ended June 28, 2024 compared with the prior year period. Net sales from existing business increased $3.6 million, and was partially offset by $15.3 million in unfavorable currency translation. The increase in Net sales from existing business was primarily due to an increase in sales volumes partially offset by decreases in customer pricing. The Therapy Equipment acquisition contributed to $0.1 million of the overall sales increase. Gross profit and Gross profit margin increased $0.9 million and 60 basis points, respectively, due to lower cost of materials and improved product mix partially offset by an unfavorable currency impact. Selling, general and administrative expense decreased $8.8 million primarily due to lower employee costs, savings from restructuring initiatives and favorable currency translation. Adjusted EBITDA increased to $151.3 million and margins expanded 140 basis points to 19.1% primarily because of the aforementioned factors. Adjusted Core EBITDA increased to $138.5 million and margins expanded 120 basis points to 19.3% primarily because of the aforementioned factors.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

Overview

We expect to finance our working capital requirements through cash flows from operating activities. We expect that our primary ongoing requirements for cash will be for working capital, funding of acquisitions, capital expenditures and restructuring related cash outflows, asbestos-related cash outflows, and debt service and required amortization of principal and, pending approval from the Board of Directors, payment of cash dividends.

As of June 28, 2024, we were in compliance with the covenants under the Credit Agreement and the Company’s weighted average interest rate of Debt was 5.13%, excluding accretion of deferred financing fees and net of interest rate hedge impacts. As of the end of the second quarter, we had the capacity for additional indebtedness of up to $750 million available on the Revolving Facility, subject to meeting financial covenants and other requirements. Additionally, we have the ability to incur $50.0 million of indebtedness pursuant to certain uncommitted credit lines, consisting of an uncommitted credit line that we have used from time to time in the past for short-term working capital needs. Refer to Note 10, “Debt” and Note 11, “Derivatives” in the accompanying Notes contained elsewhere in this Form 10-Q for more information related to the Facilities and derivative instruments. We believe that we could raise additional funds in the form of debt or equity if it were determined to be appropriate for strategic acquisitions or other corporate purposes. We believe that our sources of liquidity between debt and cash flows from operating activities are adequate to fund our operations for the next twelve months and thereafter.

Cash Flows

As of June 28, 2024, we had $228.5 million of Cash and cash equivalents, an increase of $126.5 million from the balance of $102.0 million as of December 31, 2023.

The following table summarizes the change in Cash and cash equivalents during periods indicated:


	Six Months Ended
	June 28, 2024		June 30, 2023
	(Dollars in millions)(1)
Net cash provided by operating activities	$	127.5	$	100.7
Purchases of property, plant and equipment	(16.4)		(17.0)
Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment	0.6		1.9
Acquisition, net of cash received	(18.1)		(18.2)
Other investing	(3.1)		—
Net cash used in investing activities	(36.9)		(33.3)
Proceeds from borrowings on Senior Notes	700.0		—
Proceeds from borrowings on revolving credit facility and other	205.0		280.0
Repayments of borrowings on Term Loans	(597.5)		—
Repayments of borrowings on revolving credit facility and other	(237.0)		(340.5)

Payment of debt issuance costs and other	(15.7)		—

Payment of dividends	(7.3)		(6.1)
Distributions to noncontrolling interest holders	(1.2)		(1.3)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	46.3		(67.9)
Effect of foreign exchange rates on Cash and cash equivalents	(10.4)		2.9
Increase in Cash and cash equivalents	$	126.5	$	2.4

(1) Numbers may not sum due to rounding.

Cash flows from operating activities can fluctuate significantly from period to period due to changes in working capital and the timing of payments for items such as pension funding, asbestos-related costs and restructuring program funding. Changes in significant operating cash flow items are discussed below.

•Operating cash flow was positively impacted by increased operating income for the six months ended June 28, 2024, partially offset by higher working capital to support growth.

•Discontinued operations for the six months ended June 28, 2024 and June 30, 2023 included outflows of $8.5 million and $9.7 million, respectively, which were mainly asbestos-related.

•Restructuring initiative payments were $5.4 million for the six months ended June 28, 2024 and $10.2 million for the six months ended June 30, 2023, which included severance and other termination benefits, including outplacement services as well as the cost of relocating associates, relocating equipment and other costs in connection with the closure and optimization of facilities and product lines.

Cash flows used in investing activities include $18.1 million of cash used primarily for the acquisition of Sager S.A. during the six months ended June 28, 2024.

Cash inflows provided by financing activities of $46.3 million during the six months ended June 28, 2024 was primarily driven proceeds from borrowings on long-term debt of $905.0 million partially off-set by net repayment of borrowings on the long-term debt of $834.5 million, payment of debt issuance cost of $10.4 million and cash dividends of $7.3 million.

Our Cash and cash equivalents as of June 28, 2024 included $217.8 million held in jurisdictions outside the United States. Cash repatriation of non-United States cash into the United States may be subject to withholding taxes, other local statutory restrictions and minority owner distributions.

Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates

The methods, estimates and judgments that we use in applying our critical accounting policies have a significant impact on our results of operations and financial position. We evaluate our estimates and judgments on an ongoing basis. Our estimates are based upon our historical experience, our evaluation of business and macroeconomic trends and information from other outside sources, as appropriate. Our experience and assumptions form the basis for our judgments about the carrying value of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. Actual results may vary from what our management anticipates, and different assumptions or estimates about the future could have a material impact on our results of operations and financial position.

There have been no other significant additions or changes to the methods, estimates and judgments included in “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations-Critical Accounting Policies” in the 2023 Form 10-K.

Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

We are exposed to market risk from changes in foreign currency exchange rates and commodity prices that could impact our results of operations and financial condition. We address our exposure to these risks through our normal operating and financing activities. We do not enter into derivative contracts for trading purposes.

Interest Rate Risk

We entered into certain Term Loans and a Revolving Facility pursuant to the terms of the Credit Agreement. Please refer to Note 10, “Debt” in the accompanying Notes contained elsewhere in this Form 10-Q for additional information regarding our Facilities. We are exposed to interest rate risk on the variable-rate term loans under these Facilities. To mitigate our interest risk, in July 2022, we entered into two interest rate swaps to hedge approximately $600 million of our floating-rate debt. In April 2024, the Company issued the Senior Notes, the proceeds of which paid off the Term A-3 Facility in April 2024. As a result, the Company terminated one of the two $300 million swaps during March 2024. The other $300 million swap is expected to continue to be hedged against our floating-rate debt as of the period ended June 28, 2024. See Note 11, “Derivatives” in our Notes contained elsewhere in this Form 10-Q for additional information. A hypothetical increase in interest rates of 1% during the six months ended June 28, 2024 would have increased interest expense by approximately $0.9 million.

Exchange Rate Risk

We have manufacturing sites throughout the world and sell our products globally. As a result, we are exposed to movements in the exchange rates of various currencies against the U.S. Dollar and against the currencies of other countries in which we manufacture and sell products and services. During the six months ended June 28, 2024, approximately 78% of our sales were derived from operations outside the United States. We have significant manufacturing operations in European countries that are not part of the Eurozone. Sales are more highly weighted toward the Euro and U.S. Dollar. We also have significant contractual obligations in U.S. Dollars that are met with cash flows in other currencies as well as U.S. Dollars. To better match revenue and expense as well as cash needs from contractual liabilities, we regularly enter into currency swaps and forward contracts.

We also face exchange rate risk from our investments in subsidiaries owned and operated in foreign countries. The effect of a change in currency exchange rates on our net investment in international subsidiaries is reflected in the AOCI component of Equity. A 10% depreciation in major currencies relative to the U.S. Dollar as of June 28, 2024 would result in a reduction in Equity of approximately $171 million. In 2022, we entered into two fixed-to-fixed cross-currency swaps, which was expected to provide a hedge to a portion of our European net asset position. During the six months ended June 28, 2024, the Company syndicated these two cross-currency swaps to extend the maturity date to October 2026. The resulting four cross-currency swaps is expected to provide a hedge to a portion of our European net asset position.

We also face exchange rate risk from intercompany transactions between affiliates. Although we use the U.S. Dollar as our functional currency for reporting purposes, we have manufacturing sites throughout the world, and a substantial portion of our costs are incurred and sales are generated in foreign currencies. Costs incurred and sales recorded by subsidiaries operating outside of the United States are translated into U.S. Dollars using exchange rates effective during the respective period. As a result, we are exposed to movements in the exchange rates of various currencies against the U.S. Dollar. Similarly, tax costs may increase or decrease as local currencies strengthen or weaken against the U.S. Dollar.

Commodity Price Risk

We are exposed to changes in the prices of raw materials used in our production processes. To manage commodity price risk, we periodically enter into fixed price contracts directly with suppliers.

Item 4. Controls and Procedures

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

Under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, we have evaluated the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), as of June 28, 2024. Based upon that evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were effective in providing reasonable assurance that the information required to be disclosed in this report on Form 10-Q has been recorded, processed, summarized and reported as of the end of the period covered by this report on Form 10-Q.

Disclosure controls and procedures include, without limitation, controls and procedures designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by us in reports we file or submit under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the Securities and Exchange Commission’s rules and forms, and that such information is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting

There have been no changes in our internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) identified in connection with the evaluation required by Rule 13a-15(d) of the Exchange Act that occurred during the period covered by this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

PART II - OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1. Legal Proceedings

A discussion of legal proceedings is incorporated by reference to Note 14, “Commitments and Contingencies,” in the Notes included in Part I. Item 1. “Financial Statements” of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.

Item 1A. Risk Factors

In addition to the information set forth in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, including under “Management Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations - Special Note Regarding Forward Looking Statements,” in Part I. Item 2, you should carefully consider the factors discussed in the “Risk Factors” section of the Company’s 2023 Form 10-K filed with the SEC on February 29, 2024. During the six months ended June 28, 2024, there were no material changes to the risk factors reported in the “Risk Factors” section of the Company’s 2023 Form 10-K.

Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

None.

Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities

None.

Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures

None.

Item 5. Other Information

On May 3, 2024, Mr. Kevin Johnson, Chief Financial Officer of the Company, adopted a trading plan intended to satisfy Rule 10b5-1(c) to sell up to 5,044 shares of Company common stock between August 5, 2024 and March 7, 2025, subject to certain conditions, all of which shares are to be acquired upon exercise of employee stock options scheduled to expire on March 7, 2025.

On May 10, 2024, Mr. Shyam P. Kambeyanda, the President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company, adopted a trading plan intended to satisfy Rule 10b5-1(c) to sell (i) up to 12,558 shares of Company common stock between August 12, 2024 and May 12, 2025, subject to certain conditions and (ii) up to 46,562 shares of Company common stock between August 12, 2024 and March 7, 2025, subject to certain conditions, all of which shares are to be acquired upon exercise of employee stock options scheduled to expire on March 7, 2025.

Item 6. Exhibits


Exhibit No.			Exhibit Description





















































4.1			Indenture, dated as of April 9, 2024, by and among ESAB Corporation, as issuer, the guarantors named therein, and U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association, as trustee.(incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to ESAB Corporation’s Form 8-K (File No. 001-41297) as filed with the SEC on April 9, 2024).

4.2			Form of Global Note (included in Exhibit 4.1) (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.2 to ESAB Corporation’s Form 8-K (File No. 001-41297) as filed with the SEC on April 9, 2024).

31.1			Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

31.2			Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

32.1			Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350 as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

32.2			Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350 as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

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104			Cover Page Interactive Data File - The cover page from this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 28, 2024 is formatted in Inline XBRL (included as Exhibit 101).

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

Registrant: ESAB Corporation

By:

/s/ Shyam P. Kambeyanda

President and Chief Executive Officer

Shyam P. Kambeyanda

(Principal Executive Officer)

August 2, 2024

/s/ Kevin Johnson

Chief Financial Officer

Kevin Johnson

(Principal Financial Officer)

August 2, 2024

/s/ Renato Negro

Controller and Chief Accounting Officer

Renato Negro

(Principal Accounting Officer)

August 2, 2024

Exhibit 31.1

CERTIFICATIONS

I, Shyam P. Kambeyanda, certify that:


1.			I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of ESAB Corporation;


2.			Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;


3.			Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;


4.			The registrant's other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:


			(a)			Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;


			(b)			Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, 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;


			(c)			Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant's disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and


			(d)			Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant's most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant's fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant's internal control over financial reporting; and


5.			The registrant's other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant's auditors and the audit committee of the registrant's board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):


			(a)			All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant's ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and


			(b)			Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting.

Dated: August 2, 2024


/s/ Shyam P. Kambeyanda
Shyam P. Kambeyanda President and Chief Executive Officer (Principal Executive Officer)

Exhibit 31.2

CERTIFICATIONS

I, Kevin Johnson, certify that:


1.			I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of ESAB Corporation;


2.			Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;


3.			Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;


4.			The registrant's other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:


			(a)			Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;


			(b)			Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, 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;


			(c)			Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant's disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and


			(d)			Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant's most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant's fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant's internal control over financial reporting; and


5.			The registrant's other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant's auditors and the audit committee of the registrant's board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):


			(a)			All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant's ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and


			(b)			Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting.

Dated: August 2, 2024


/s/ Kevin Johnson
Kevin Johnson Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial Officer)

Exhibit 32.1

Certification Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350

(as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002)

I, Shyam P. Kambeyanda, as President and Chief Executive Officer of ESAB Corporation (the “Company”), certify, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350 (as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002), that to my knowledge:

1.the quarterly report on Form 10-Q of the Company for the period ended June 28, 2024 (the "Report"), filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended; and

2.the information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.

Dated: August 2, 2024


/s/ Shyam P. Kambeyanda
Shyam P. Kambeyanda President and Chief Executive Officer (Principal Executive Officer)

Exhibit 32.2

Certification Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350

(as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002)

I, Kevin Johnson, as Executive Vice President, Finance, Chief Financial Officer of ESAB Corporation (the “Company”), certify, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350 (as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002), that to my knowledge:

2.the information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.

Dated: August 2, 2024


/s/ Kevin Johnson
Kevin Johnson Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial Officer)

COVER PAGE - shares	6 Months Ended
COVER PAGE - shares	Jun. 28, 2024	Jul. 25, 2024
Cover [Abstract]
Document Type	10-Q
Document Quarterly Report	true
Document Period End Date	Jun. 28, 2024
Document Transition Report	false
Entity File Number	001-41297
Entity Registrant Name	ESAB Corporation
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code	DE
Entity Tax Identification Number	87-0923837
Entity Address, Address Line One	909 Rose Avenue
Entity Address, Address Line Two	8th Floor
Entity Address, City or Town	North Bethesda
Entity Address, State or Province	MD
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code	20852
City Area Code	(301)
Local Phone Number	323-9099
Title of 12(b) Security	Common Stock, par value $0.001 per share
Trading Symbol	ESAB
Security Exchange Name	NYSE
Entity Current Reporting Status	Yes
Entity Interactive Data Current	Yes
Entity Filer Category	Large Accelerated Filer
Entity Small Business	false
Entity Emerging Growth Company	false
Entity Shell Company	false
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		60,440,753
Entity Central Index Key	0001877322
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--12-31
Amendment Flag	false
Document Fiscal Period Focus	Q2
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2024

CONSOLIDATED AND COMBINED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 28, 2024	Jun. 30, 2023	Jun. 28, 2024	Jun. 30, 2023
Income Statement [Abstract]
Net sales	$ 707,053	$ 720,422	$ 1,396,797	$ 1,404,422
Cost of sales	436,738	456,499	871,455	893,110
Gross profit	270,315	263,923	525,342	511,312
Selling, general and administrative expense	146,187	150,115	288,637	297,397
Restructuring and other related charges	4,773	5,169	6,697	14,613
Operating income	119,355	108,639	230,008	199,302
Pension settlement loss	0	0	12,155	0
Interest expense and other, net	15,940	18,819	33,031	38,329
Income from continuing operations before income taxes	103,415	89,820	184,822	160,973
Income tax expense	17,885	20,974	36,389	57,998
Net income from continuing operations	85,530	68,846	148,433	102,975
Loss from discontinued operations, net of taxes	(1,161)	(1,623)	(2,470)	(2,536)
Net income	84,369	67,223	145,963	100,439
Income attributable to noncontrolling interest, net of taxes	(1,462)	(1,650)	(3,105)	(2,963)
Net income attributable to ESAB Corporation	$ 82,907	$ 65,573	$ 142,858	$ 97,476
Earnings (loss) per share – basic
Income from continuing operations (in dollars per share)	$ 1.38	$ 1.11	$ 2.39	$ 1.65
Loss on discontinued operations (in dollars per share)	(0.02)	(0.03)	(0.04)	(0.04)
Net income per share (in dollars per share)	1.36	1.08	2.35	1.61
Earnings (loss) per share – diluted
Income from continuing operations (in dollars per share)	1.37	1.10	2.37	1.64
Loss on discontinued operations (in dollars per share)	(0.02)	(0.03)	(0.04)	(0.04)
Net income per share - diluted (in dollars per share)	$ 1.35	$ 1.07	$ 2.33	$ 1.60

CONSOLIDATED AND COMBINED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE (LOSS) INCOME - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended				6 Months Ended
	Jun. 28, 2024	Mar. 29, 2024	Jun. 30, 2023	Mar. 31, 2023	Jun. 28, 2024	Jun. 30, 2023
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income	$ 84,369	$ 61,594	$ 67,223	$ 33,216	$ 145,963	$ 100,439
Other comprehensive (loss) income:
Foreign currency translation, net of tax expense (benefit) of $416, $(483), $1,947 and $(438)	(14,557)		13,736		(39,911)	55,820
Unrealized (loss) income on derivatives designated and qualifying as cash flow hedges, net of tax (benefit) expense of $(539), $1,611, $(244) and $566	(1,851)		5,531		(838)	1,950
Defined benefit pension and other post-retirement plan activity, net of tax expense of $44, $65, $247 and $131	327		887		956	1,164
Other comprehensive (loss) income	(16,081)	$ (23,712)	20,154	$ 38,780	(39,793)	58,934
Comprehensive income	68,288		87,377		106,170	159,373
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interest	1,093		1,710		2,413	3,524
Comprehensive income attributable to ESAB Corporation	$ 67,195		$ 85,667		$ 103,757	$ 155,849

CONSOLIDATED AND COMBINED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE (LOSS) INCOME (Parenthetical) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 28, 2024	Jun. 30, 2023	Jun. 28, 2024	Jun. 30, 2023
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Unrealized gain on hedging activities, tax expense	$ (539)	$ 1,611	$ (244)	$ 566
Defined benefit pension and other post-retirement plan activity, tax expense	(44)	65	(247)	(131)
Net Income (Loss), Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest	84,369	67,223	145,963	100,439
Foreign currency translation adjustment	(14,557)	13,736	(39,911)	55,820
Unrealized (loss) income on derivatives designated and qualifying as cash flow hedges, net of tax (benefit) expense of $(539), $1,611, $(244) and $566	(1,851)	5,531	(838)	1,950
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Defined Benefit Plan, after Reclassification Adjustment, after Tax	327	887	956	1,164
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax (expense) benefit	(16,081)	20,154	(39,793)	58,934
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest	68,288	87,377	106,170	159,373
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interest	1,093	1,710	2,413	3,524
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent	67,195	85,667	103,757	155,849
Foreign currency translation, tax expense (benefit)	$ 416	$ (483)	$ 1,947	$ (438)

CONSOLIDATED AND COMBINED CONDENSED BALANCE SHEETS - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jun. 28, 2024	Dec. 31, 2023
CURRENT ASSETS:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 228,470	$ 102,003
Trade receivables, less allowance for credit losses of $25,372 and $25,477	431,207	385,198
Inventories, net	426,520	392,858
Prepaid expenses	62,879	61,771
Other current assets	63,477	55,890
Total current assets	1,212,553	997,720
Property, plant and equipment, net	287,195	294,305
Goodwill	1,583,888	1,588,331
Intangible assets, net	476,510	499,535
Lease assets - right of use	89,743	95,607
Other assets	317,222	353,131
Total assets	3,967,111	3,828,629
CURRENT LIABILITIES:
Accounts payable	350,125	306,593
Accrued liabilities	300,971	313,489
Total current liabilities	651,096	620,082
Long-term debt	1,079,624	1,018,057
Other liabilities	486,966	542,833
Total liabilities	2,217,686	2,180,972
Equity:
Common stock - $0.001 par value - 600,000,000 shares authorized, $60,438,838 and 60,295,634 shares outstanding as of June 28, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively	60	60
Additional paid-in capital	1,886,367	1,881,054
Retained earnings	484,918	350,557
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(663,373)	(624,272)
Total ESAB Corporation equity	1,707,972	1,607,399
Noncontrolling interest	41,453	40,258
Total equity	1,749,425	1,647,657
Total liabilities and equity	$ 3,967,111	$ 3,828,629

CONSOLIDATED AND COMBINED CONDENSED BALANCE SHEETS (Parenthetical) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jun. 28, 2024	Dec. 31, 2023
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
Trade receivables, allowance for doubtful accounts	$ 25,372	$ 25,477
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share)	$ 0.001	$ 0.001
Common stock, shares authorized (in shares)	600,000,000	600,000,000
Common stock, shares outstanding (in shares)	60,438,838	60,295,634

CONSOLIDATED AND COMBINED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF EQUITY - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Total	Common Stock	Additional Paid in Capital	Retained Earnings	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss	Noncontrolling Interest
Beginning balance (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2022		60,094,725
Beginning balance at Dec. 31, 2022	$ 1,388,458	$ 60	$ 1,865,904	$ 159,231	$ (674,988)	$ 38,251
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Net income	33,216			31,903		1,313
Distributions to noncontrolling owners	(1,359)					(1,359)
Dividends declared	(3,033)			(3,033)
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax (expense) benefit	38,780				38,279	501
Common stock-based award activity (in shares)		127,538
Common stock-based award activity	2,229		2,229
Ending balance (in shares) at Mar. 31, 2023		60,222,263
Ending balance at Mar. 31, 2023	1,458,291	$ 60	1,868,133	188,101	(636,709)	38,706
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Other comprehensive income (loss), tax expense (benefit)	$ 934
Quarterly cash dividend declared (in dollars per share)	$ 0.05
Beginning balance (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2022		60,094,725
Beginning balance at Dec. 31, 2022	$ 1,388,458	$ 60	1,865,904	159,231	(674,988)	38,251
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Net income	100,439
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax (expense) benefit	58,934
Ending balance (in shares) at Jun. 30, 2023		60,259,369
Ending balance at Jun. 30, 2023	1,546,725	$ 60	1,872,834	250,030	(616,615)	40,416
Beginning balance (in shares) at Mar. 31, 2023		60,222,263
Beginning balance at Mar. 31, 2023	1,458,291	$ 60	1,868,133	188,101	(636,709)	38,706
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Net income	67,223			65,573		1,650
Dividends declared	(3,644)			(3,644)
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax (expense) benefit	20,154				20,094	60
Common stock-based award activity (in shares)		37,106
Common stock-based award activity	4,701		4,701
Ending balance (in shares) at Jun. 30, 2023		60,259,369
Ending balance at Jun. 30, 2023	1,546,725	$ 60	1,872,834	250,030	(616,615)	40,416
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Other comprehensive income (loss), tax expense (benefit)	$ 1,193
Quarterly cash dividend declared (in dollars per share)	$ 0.06
Beginning balance (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2023	60,295,634	60,295,634
Beginning balance at Dec. 31, 2023	$ 1,647,657	$ 60	1,881,054	350,557	(624,272)	40,258
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Net income	61,594			59,951		1,643
Dividends declared	(3,641)			(3,641)
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax (expense) benefit	(23,712)				(23,389)	(323)
Common stock-based award activity (in shares)		128,787
Common stock-based award activity	480		480
Ending balance (in shares) at Mar. 29, 2024		60,424,421
Ending balance at Mar. 29, 2024	1,682,378	$ 60	1,881,534	406,867	(647,661)	41,578
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Other comprehensive income (loss), tax expense (benefit)	$ 2,029
Quarterly cash dividend declared (in dollars per share)	$ 0.06
Beginning balance (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2023	60,295,634	60,295,634
Beginning balance at Dec. 31, 2023	$ 1,647,657	$ 60	1,881,054	350,557	(624,272)	40,258
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Net income	145,963
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax (expense) benefit	$ (39,793)
Ending balance (in shares) at Jun. 28, 2024	60,438,838	60,438,838
Ending balance at Jun. 28, 2024	$ 1,749,425	$ 60	1,886,367	484,918	(663,373)	41,453
Beginning balance (in shares) at Mar. 29, 2024		60,424,421
Beginning balance at Mar. 29, 2024	1,682,378	$ 60	1,881,534	406,867	(647,661)	41,578
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Net income	84,369			82,907		1,462
Distributions to noncontrolling owners	(1,218)					(1,218)
Dividends declared	(4,856)			(4,856)
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax (expense) benefit	(16,081)				(15,712)	(369)
Common stock-based award activity (in shares)		14,417
Common stock-based award activity	$ 4,833		4,833
Ending balance (in shares) at Jun. 28, 2024	60,438,838	60,438,838
Ending balance at Jun. 28, 2024	$ 1,749,425	$ 60	$ 1,886,367	$ 484,918	$ (663,373)	$ 41,453
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Other comprehensive income (loss), tax expense (benefit)	$ 79
Quarterly cash dividend declared (in dollars per share)	$ 0.08

CONSOLIDATED AND COMBINED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF EQUITY (Parenthetical) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Jun. 28, 2024	Mar. 29, 2024	Jun. 30, 2023	Mar. 31, 2023
Statement of Stockholders' Equity [Abstract]
Dividends on common stock (in dollars per share)	$ 0.08	$ 0.06	$ 0.06	$ 0.05
Other comprehensive income (loss), tax expense (benefit)	$ 79	$ 2,029	$ 1,193	$ 934

CONSOLIDATED AND COMBINED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS - USD ($) $ in Thousands	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 28, 2024	Jun. 30, 2023
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income	$ 145,963	$ 100,439
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation, amortization and other impairment charges	32,930	39,561
Stock-based compensation expense	9,886	7,462
Deferred income tax	1,760	998
Non-cash interest expense	1,632	597
Pension settlement loss	12,155	0
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Trade receivables, net	(56,680)	(28,942)
Inventories, net	(42,144)	(24,733)
Accounts payable	53,574	3,267
Other operating assets and liabilities	(31,593)	2,072
Net cash provided by operating activities	127,483	100,721
Cash flows from investing activities:
Purchases of property, plant and equipment	(16,437)	(16,999)
Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment	608	1,936
Acquisition, net of cash received	(18,050)	(18,235)
Other investing	(3,059)	0
Net cash used in investing activities	(36,938)	(33,298)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from borrowings on Senior Notes	700,000	0
205000000	205,000	280,000
Repayments of borrowings on Term Loans	(597,500)	0
Repayments of borrowings on revolving credit facilities and other	(237,005)	(340,537)
Payment of debt issuance costs and other	(15,718)	0
Payment of dividends	(7,278)	(6,061)
Distributions to noncontrolling interest holders	(1,218)	(1,274)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	46,281	(67,872)
Effect of foreign exchange rates on Cash and cash equivalents	(10,359)	2,874
Increase in Cash and cash equivalents	126,467	2,425
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period	102,003	72,024
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period	$ 228,470	$ 74,449

Organization and Basis of Presentation	6 Months Ended
Organization and Basis of Presentation	Jun. 28, 2024
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Organization and Basis of Presentation	Organization and Basis of Presentation Founded in 1904, ESAB Corporation (“ESAB” or the “Company”) is a focused premier industrial compounder. ESAB provides its partners with fabrication technology advanced equipment, consumables, gas control equipment, robotics, and digital solutions. The Company’s rich history of innovative products and workflow solutions and its business system ESAB Business Excellence (“EBX”) enables the Company’s purpose of Shaping the world we imagineTM. The Company conducts its operations through two reportable segments. These segments consist of the “Americas,” which includes operations in North America and South America, and “EMEA & APAC,” which includes Europe, Middle East, India, Africa and Asia Pacific. On April 4, 2022, ESAB Corporation completed its spin-off from Colfax Corporation (“Colfax,” “Enovis” or “Former Parent”) and became an independent, public-traded company (the “Separation”). The Company’s fiscal year ends December 31. The Company’s second quarter ends on the last business day of the 13th week after the end of the prior quarter. As used herein, the second quarter results for 2024 and 2023 refer to the 13-week periods ended June 28, 2024 and June 30, 2023, respectively. Russia and Ukraine Conflict The invasion of Ukraine by Russia and the sanctions imposed in response have increased the level of economic and political uncertainty. While ESAB continues to closely monitor the situation and evaluate options, the Company is meeting current contractual obligations while addressing applicable laws and regulations. For the three and six months ended June 28, 2024, Russia represented approximately 6% and 5% of the Company’s total revenue, respectively, and approximately $5 million and $10 million of its Net income, respectively. Russia also has approximately 5% of the Company’s total net assets excluding any goodwill allocation as of June 28, 2024. In case of a disposition of the Russia business, a portion of goodwill would need to be allocated and disposed of at the relative fair value attributable to the Russia business. Russia has a cumulative translation loss of approximately $113 million as of June 28, 2024, which could be realized upon a transition out. The Company is closely monitoring developments in Ukraine and Russia. Changes in laws and regulations or other factors impacting the Company’s ability to fulfill contractual obligations could have an adverse effect on the results of operations. Basis of Presentation The Consolidated and Condensed Financial Statements included herein have been prepared by the Company pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in the financial statements prepared in accordance with the accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“U.S. GAAP”) have been condensed or omitted pursuant to SEC rules and regulations; however the Company believes that the disclosures are adequate to make the information presented not misleading. The Consolidated and Condensed Financial Statements reflect, in the opinion of management, all adjustments, which consist solely of normal recurring adjustments, necessary to present fairly the Company’s financial position and results of operations as of and for the periods indicated. Intercompany transactions and accounts are eliminated in consolidation. In the normal course of business, the Company incurs research and development costs related to new product development, which are expensed as incurred and included in Selling, general and administrative expenses on the Company’s Consolidated and Condensed Statements of Operations. Research and development costs were $9.7 million and $19.8 million during the three and six months ended June 28, 2024, respectively, and $9.5 million and $19.1 million during the three and six months ended June 30, 2023, respectively. These amounts do not include development and application engineering costs incurred in conjunction with fulfilling customer orders and executing customer projects, nor do they include costs related to securing third party product rights. The Company expects to continue making significant expenditures for research and development to maintain and improve its competitive positions. The accompanying interim Consolidated and Condensed Financial Statements and the related notes should be read in conjunction with the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023 (the “2023 Form 10-K”), filed with the SEC on February 29, 2024.

Discontinued Operations	3 Months Ended
Discontinued Operations	Jun. 28, 2024
Discontinued Operations and Disposal Groups [Abstract]
Discontinued Operations	Discontinued Operations The Company holds certain asbestos-related contingencies and insurance coverages from divested businesses for which it does not have an interest in the ongoing operations. The Company has classified asbestos-related activity in its Consolidated and Condensed Statements of Operations as part of Loss from discontinued operations, net of taxes. This activity consists primarily of expected settlements, legal and administrative expenses associated with the above liabilities. Loss from discontinued operations, net of taxes was $1.2 million and $2.5 million for the three and six months ended June 28, 2024, respectively, and $1.6 million and $2.5 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2023, respectively. See Note 14, “Commitments and Contingencies” for further information. Cash used in operating activities related to discontinued operations for the three and six months ended June 28, 2024 was $4.8 million and $8.5 million, respectively, and for the three and six months ended June 30, 2023 it was $4.4 million and $9.7 million, respectively.

Acquisition	6 Months Ended
Acquisition	Jun. 28, 2024
Business Combinations [Abstract]
Acquisition	Acquisitions On April 30, 2024, the Company reached an agreement to acquire SUMIG Soluções para Solda e Corte Ltda, a South American light automation and equipment business for approximately $74 million of cash consideration. This acquisition is expected to be completed during the second half of 2024, subject to the receipt of applicable regulatory approvals and customary closing conditions. On February 26, 2024, the Company completed the acquisition of Sager S.A., a welding repair and maintenance product and service leader in South America, for $18.1 million, net of cash received. On January 11, 2023, the Company completed the acquisition of Therapy Equipment Limited, a regional leader in oxygen regulators, for $18.7 million, net of cash received.

Revenue

6 Months Ended

Jun. 28, 2024

Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]

Revenue


	Three Months Ended			Six Months Ended
		June 28, 2024		June 30, 2023		June 28, 2024		June 30, 2023
		(In thousands)
Equipment		$	231,659	$	226,049	$	446,518	$	426,268
Consumables		475,394		494,373		950,279		978,154
Total		$	707,053	$	720,422	$	1,396,797	$	1,404,422

Allowance for Credit Losses

A summary of the activity in the Company’s allowance for credit losses included within Trade receivables in the Consolidated and Condensed Balance Sheets is as follows:


	Six Months Ended June 28, 2024
	Balance at Beginning of Period		Charged to Expense, net		Write-Offs and Deductions		Foreign Currency Translation		Balance at End of Period
	(In thousands)
Allowance for credit losses	$	25,477	$	1,801	$	(1,229)	$	(677)	$	25,372

Earnings per Share from Continuing Operations

6 Months Ended

Jun. 28, 2024

Earnings Per Share [Abstract]

Earnings per Share from Continuing Operations


	Three Months Ended				Six Months Ended
	June 28, 2024		June 30, 2023		June 28, 2024		June 30, 2023
	(In thousands, except share and per share data)
Computation of earnings per share from continuing operations – basic:
Income from continuing operations attributable to ESAB Corporation(1)	$	84,068	$	67,196	$	145,328	$	100,013
Less: distributed and undistributed earnings allocated to nonvested shares	(382)		(500)		(747)		(737)

Income from continuing operations attributable to common stockholders	$	83,686	$	66,696	$	144,581	$	99,276
Weighted-average shares of Common stock outstanding – basic	60,432,230		60,237,955		60,389,176		60,192,152
Income per share from continuing operations – basic	$	1.38	$	1.11	$	2.39	$	1.65

Computation of earnings per share from continuing operations – diluted:



Income from continuing operations attributable to common stockholders	$	83,686	$	66,696	$	144,581	$	99,276
Weighted-average shares of Common stock outstanding – basic	60,432,230		60,237,955		60,389,176		60,192,152
Net effect of potentially dilutive securities(2)	646,226		323,384		644,031		331,631
Weighted-average shares of Common stock outstanding – dilution	61,078,456		60,561,339		61,033,207		60,523,783
Net income per share from continuing operations – diluted	$	1.37	$	1.10	$	2.37	$	1.64

(2) Potentially dilutive securities include stock options, performance-based restricted stock units and non-performance-based restricted stock units.

Income Taxes	6 Months Ended
Income Taxes	Jun. 28, 2024
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Income Taxes	Income Taxes During the three and six months ended June 28, 2024, Income from continuing operations before income taxes was $103.4 million and $184.8 million, respectively, while Income tax expense was $17.9 million and $36.4 million, respectively. The effective tax rate was 17.3% and 19.7% for the three and six months ended June 28, 2024, respectively. The effective tax rate differed from the 2024 U.S. federal statutory rate of 21.0% primarily due to a favorable final ruling in a tax case in a foreign jurisdiction. During the three and six months ended June 30, 2023, Income from continuing operations before income taxes was $89.8 million and $161.0 million, respectively, while Income tax expense was $21.0 million and $58.0 million, respectively. The effective tax rate was 23.4% and 36.0% for the three and six months ended June 30, 2023, respectively. The effective tax rate differed from the 2023 U.S. federal statutory rate of 21.0% primarily due to discrete tax expenses in 2023 for dividend withholding taxes and an increase in the liability for uncertain tax positions. During the six months ended June 30, 2023, the Company recorded total tax expense of $10.9 million relating to a change in its indefinite reinvestment assertion on certain foreign undistributed earnings. Additionally, the Company increased the net liability for uncertain tax positions by $9.4 million primarily relating to an adverse court ruling in a tax case in a foreign jurisdiction. During the three months ended June 28, 2024, a favorable final ruling in a tax case in a foreign jurisdiction was decided and the Company released the related liability for uncertain tax positions for a net tax benefit of $7.9 million. As a result of the release in the uncertain tax position for the period ending June 28, 2024, the ending unrecognized tax balance decreased by $17.7 million.

Inventories, Net

6 Months Ended

Jun. 28, 2024

Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]

Inventories, Net

Inventories, net consisted of the following:


	June 28, 2024		December 31, 2023
	(In thousands)
Raw materials	$	161,063	$	156,583
Work in process	48,190		43,561
Finished goods	266,590		244,580
	475,843		444,724
LIFO reserve	(4,980)		(4,279)
Allowance for excess, slow-moving and obsolete inventory	(44,343)		(47,587)
	$	426,520	$	392,858

At June 28, 2024 and December 31, 2023, 24.6% and 27.4% of total inventories, respectively, were valued using the last-in, first-out (“LIFO”) method.

Accrued and Other Liabilities

6 Months Ended

Jun. 28, 2024

Accrued Liabilities [Abstract]

Accrued and Other Liabilities

Accrued and Other liabilities in the Consolidated and Condensed Balance Sheets consisted of the following:


	June 28, 2024				December 31, 2023
	Current		Noncurrent		Current		Noncurrent
	(In thousands)
Accrued taxes and deferred tax liabilities	$	45,368	$	129,591	$	45,681	$	144,662
Compensation and related benefits	74,033		50,230		97,052		52,589
Asbestos liability	35,254		211,970		32,908		234,796
Contract liabilities	27,862		—		31,248		—
Lease liabilities	22,334		70,189		22,794		76,609
Warranty liability	14,546		—		12,606		—
Third-party commissions	14,155		—		18,711		—
Restructuring liability	6,379		207		5,345		354
Other	61,040		24,779		47,144		33,823
	$	300,971	$	486,966	$	313,489	$	542,833

Accrued Warranty Liability

A summary of the activity in the Company’s warranty liability included in Accrued liabilities in the Company’s Consolidated and Condensed Balance Sheets is as follows:


	Six Months Ended
	June 28, 2024		June 30, 2023
	(In thousands)
Warranty liability, beginning of period	$	12,606	$	12,946
Accrued warranty expense	6,693		3,306
Changes in estimates related to pre-existing warranties	1,074		1,703
Cost of warranty service work performed	(5,529)		(5,832)

Foreign exchange translation effect	(298)		1,436
Warranty liability, end of period	$	14,546	$	13,559

Accrued Restructuring Liability


	Six Months Ended June 28, 2024
	Balance at Beginning of Period		Charges		Payments		Foreign Currency Translation		Balance at End of Period
	(In thousands)
Restructuring and other related charges:
Termination benefits(1)	$	4,595	$	4,620	$	(3,218)	$	(10)	$	5,987
Facility closure costs and other(2)	1,104		2,077		(2,161)		(421)		599
Total	$	5,699	$	6,697	$	(5,379)	$	(431)	$	6,586

(1) Includes severance and other termination benefits, including outplacement services.

(2) Includes the cost of relocating associates, relocating equipment and other costs in connection with the closure and optimization of facilities and product lines.

Benefit Plans	6 Months Ended
Benefit Plans	Jun. 28, 2024
Retirement Benefits [Abstract]
Benefit Plans	Benefit Plans The Company sponsors various defined benefit plans and other post-retirement benefits plans, including health and life insurance, for certain eligible employees or former employees. During the six months ended June 28, 2024, the Company recognized a non-cash pension settlement loss of $12.2 million related to the transfer of plan assets to a third party as part of externalizing the risk associated with a foreign defined benefit plan. This amount is reflected in Pension settlement loss in the Consolidated and Condensed Statements of Operations.

Debt

6 Months Ended

Jun. 28, 2024

Debt Disclosure [Abstract]

Debt

Long-term debt consisted of the following:


	June 28, 2024		December 31, 2023
	(In thousands)
Term loans	$	390,000	$	987,500
Senior unsecured notes	700,000		—
Revolving credit facilities	—		32,000
Total debt	1,090,000		1,019,500
Unamortized deferred financing fees	(10,376)		(1,443)
Long-term debt	$	1,079,624	$	1,018,057

Senior Notes, Term Loans and Revolving Credit Facility

As of June 28, 2024, the Company’s long-term Debt consisted of the following facilities:

•A $750 million Revolving Facility with a maturity date of April 4, 2027, with zero dollars drawn;

•A Term Loan A-1 Facility with an aggregate principal amount of $390 million with a maturity date of April 4, 2027; and

•Senior Notes with an aggregate principal amount of $700 million with a maturity date of April 15, 2029.

Other Indebtedness

The Company is party to letter of credit facilities with an aggregate capacity of $108.6 million. Total letters of credit of $27.9 million were outstanding as of June 28, 2024.

Deferred Financing Fees

Derivatives

6 Months Ended

Jun. 28, 2024

Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]

Derivatives

Cash Flow Hedges

The effects of designated cash flow hedges on the Company’s Consolidated and Condensed Statements of Operations consisted of the following:


		Three Months Ended				Six Months Ended
Derivative Type	(Gain) Recognized in the Consolidated and Condensed Statements of Operations:	June 28, 2024		June 30, 2023		June 28, 2024		June 30, 2023
		(In thousands)
Interest rate swap agreements	Interest expense and other, net	$	(3,049)	$	(2,717)	$	(5,770)	$	(4,695)

Net Investment Hedges

The effects of the excluded components of designated net investment hedges on the Company’s Consolidated and Condensed Statements of Operations consisted of the following:


		Three Months Ended				Six Months Ended
Derivative Type	(Gain) Recognized in the Consolidated and Condensed Statements of Operations:	June 28, 2024		June 30, 2023		June 28, 2024		June 30, 2023
		(In thousands)
Cross currency swap agreements	Interest expense and other, net	$	(1,175)	$	(1,187)	$	(2,354)	$	(2,388)

The table below shows the fair value of the derivatives recognized in the Consolidated and Condensed Balance Sheets:


	June 28, 2024				December 31, 2023
Designated as Hedging Instruments	Other Liabilities		Other Assets		Other Liabilities		Other Assets
	(In thousands)
Cross currency swap agreements	$	15,054	$	—	$	22,232	$	—
Interest rate swap agreements	—		4,215		—		9,522
Total	$	15,054	$	4,215	$	22,232	$	9,522

Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments

The table below shows the fair value of derivative instruments not designated in a hedging relationship recognized in the Consolidated and Condensed Balance Sheets:


	June 28, 2024				December 31, 2023
Not designated as hedging instruments	Accrued Liabilities		Other Current Assets		Accrued Liabilities		Other Current Assets
	(In thousands)
Foreign currency contracts	$	1,227	$	2,348	$	596	$	1,088

The Company recognized the following in its Consolidated and Condensed Financial Statements related to its derivative instruments not designated in a hedging relationship:


	Three Months Ended			Six Months Ended
Foreign currency contracts		June 28, 2024		June 30, 2023		June 28, 2024		June 30, 2023
		(In thousands)


Change in unrealized gains (losses)		$	678	$	(1,437)	$	629	$	(1,293)
Realized gains		2,542		238		378		1,265

Fair Value Measurements

6 Months Ended

Jun. 28, 2024

Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]

Fair Value Measurements

A summary of the Company’s assets and liabilities that are measured at fair value for each fair value hierarchy level for the periods presented is as follows:


	June 28, 2024
	Level One		Level Two		Level Three		Total
	(In thousands)
Assets:
Cash equivalents	$	7,168	$	—	$	—	$	7,168
Foreign currency contracts - not designated as hedges	—		3,649		—		3,649
Interest rate swap agreements	—		4,215		—		4,215
Deferred compensation plans	—		4,532		—		4,532
	$	7,168	$	12,396	$	—	$	19,564

Liabilities:
Foreign currency contracts - not designated as hedges	$	—	$	2,528	$	—	$	2,528
Cross currency swap agreements	—		15,054		—		15,054
Deferred compensation plans	—		4,532		—		4,532
	$	—	$	22,114	$	—	$	22,114


	December 31, 2023
	Level One		Level Two		Level Three		Total
	(In thousands)
Assets:
Cash equivalents	$	6,027	$	—	$	—	$	6,027
Foreign currency contracts - not designated as hedges	—		2,261		—		2,261
Interest rate swap agreements	—		9,522		—		9,522
Deferred compensation plans	—		3,488		—		3,488
	$	6,027	$	15,271	$	—	$	21,298

Liabilities:
Foreign currency contracts - not designated as hedges	$	—	$	1,769	$	—	$	1,769
Cross currency swap agreements	—		22,232		—		22,232
Deferred compensation plans	—		3,488		—		3,488
	$	—	$	27,489	$	—	$	27,489

There were no transfers in or out of Level One, Two or Three during the six months ended June 28, 2024.

Equity

6 Months Ended

Jun. 28, 2024

Equity [Abstract]

Equity

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss


	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss Components
	Net Unrecognized Pension and Other Post-Retirement Benefit Cost		Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment		Net Investment Hedges		Cash Flow Hedges		Total
	(In thousands)
Balance at December 31, 2023	$	(59,805)	$	(554,622)	$	(17,215)	$	7,370	$	(624,272)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications:

Foreign currency translation adjustment	243		(38,265)		4,995		—		(33,027)
Gain on long-term intra-entity foreign currency transactions	—		7,996		—		—		7,996
Unrealized loss on cash flow hedges	—		—		—		3,920		3,920
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications	243		(30,269)		4,995		3,920		(21,111)
Amounts reclassified from Accumulated other comprehensive loss(1)(2)	629		—		—		(2,907)		(2,278)
Net current period Other comprehensive income (loss)	872		(30,269)		4,995		1,013		(23,389)
Balance at March 29, 2024	$	(58,933)	$	(584,891)	$	(12,220)	$	8,383	$	(647,661)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications:

Foreign currency translation adjustment	6		(23,042)		686		—		(22,350)
Gain on long-term intra-entity foreign currency transactions	—		8,162		—		—		8,162
Unrealized gain on cash flow hedges	—		—		—		811		811
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications	6		(14,880)		686		811		(13,377)
Amounts reclassified from Accumulated other comprehensive loss(1)(2)	327		—		—		(2,662)		(2,335)
Net current period Other comprehensive (loss) income	333		(14,880)		686		(1,851)		(15,712)
Balance at June 28, 2024	$	(58,600)	$	(599,771)	$	(11,534)	$	6,532	$	(663,373)

(1) The amounts on this line within the Net Unrecognized Pension and Other Post-Retirement Benefit Cost column are included in the computation of net periodic benefit cost.

(2) During the three and six months ended June 28, 2024, the amount within Cash Flow Hedges is a component of Interest expense and other, net. See Note 11, “Derivatives” for additional details.


	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss Components
	Net Unrecognized Pension and Other Post-Retirement Benefit Cost		Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment		Net Investment Hedges		Cash Flow Hedges		Total
	(In thousands)
Balance at December 31, 2022	$	(63,847)	$	(613,907)	$	(8,336)	$	11,102	$	(674,988)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications:
Net actuarial loss	(2)		—		—		—		(2)
Foreign currency translation adjustment	(108)		31,276		(2,086)		—		29,082
Gain on long-term intra-entity foreign currency transactions	—		12,501		—		—		12,501
Unrealized loss on cash flow hedges	—		—		—		(2,051)		(2,051)
Other comprehensive (loss) income before reclassifications	(110)		43,777		(2,086)		(2,051)		39,530
Amounts reclassified from Accumulated other comprehensive loss(1)(2)	279		—		—		(1,530)		(1,251)
Net current period Other comprehensive (loss) income	169		43,777		(2,086)		(3,581)		38,279
Balance at March 31, 2023	$	(63,678)	$	(570,130)	$	(10,422)	$	7,521	$	(636,709)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications:
Net actuarial loss	(2)		—		—		—		(2)
Foreign currency translation adjustment	(49)		(6,381)		(3,036)		—		(9,466)
Gain on long-term intra-entity foreign currency transactions	—		23,142		—		—		23,142
Unrealized loss on cash flow hedges	—		—		—		7,640		7,640
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications	(51)		16,761		(3,036)		7,640		21,314
Amounts reclassified from Accumulated other comprehensive loss(1)	889		—		—		(2,109)		(1,220)
Net current period Other comprehensive income (loss)	838		16,761		(3,036)		5,531		20,094
Balance at June 30, 2023	$	(62,840)	$	(553,369)	$	(13,458)	$	13,052	$	(616,615)

(1) The amounts on this line within the Net Unrecognized Pension and Other Post-Retirement Benefit Cost column are included in the computation of net periodic benefit cost.

(2) During the three and six months ended June 30, 2023, the amount within Cash Flow Hedges is a component of Interest expense and other, net. See Note 11, “Derivatives” for additional details.

Commitments and Contingencies

6 Months Ended

Jun. 28, 2024

Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]

Commitments and Contingencies

Asbestos Contingencies

Asbestos-related claims activity since December 31 is as follows:


	Six Months Ended
	June 28, 2024	June 30, 2023
	(Number of claims)
Claims unresolved, beginning of period	13,648	14,106
Claims filed(1)	2,517	2,209
Claims resolved(2)	(1,447)	(1,551)
Claims unresolved, end of period	14,718	14,764

(1) Claims filed include all asbestos claims for which notification have been received or a file has been opened.

The Company’s Consolidated and Condensed Balance Sheets included the following amounts related to asbestos-related litigation:


	June 28, 2024		December 31, 2023
	(In thousands)

Long-term asbestos insurance asset(1)	$	204,672	$	221,489
Long-term asbestos insurance receivable(1)	19,524		17,868
Accrued asbestos liability(2)	35,254		32,908
Long-term asbestos liability(3)	211,970		234,796

(1) Included in Other assets in the Consolidated and Condensed Balance Sheets.

(3) Included in Other liabilities in the Consolidated and Condensed Balance Sheets.

General Litigation

Segment Information

6 Months Ended

Jun. 28, 2024

Segment Reporting [Abstract]

Segment Information

ESAB is a focused premier industrial compounder. ESAB provides its partners with fabrication technology advanced equipment, consumables, gas control equipment, welding robotics and digital solutions.

The Company’s segment results were as follows:


	Three Months Ended				Six Months Ended
	June 28, 2024		June 30, 2023		June 28, 2024		June 30, 2023
	(In thousands)
Net sales:
Americas	$	309,765	$	310,278	$	605,812	$	601,847
EMEA & APAC	397,288		410,144		790,985		802,575
	$	707,053	$	720,422	$	1,396,797	$	1,404,422
Adjusted EBITDA(1):
Americas	$	64,684	$	58,263	$	118,782	$	107,705
EMEA & APAC	76,289		73,810		151,328		142,357
	$	140,973	$	132,073	$	270,110	$	250,062

(1) The following is a reconciliation of Net income from continuing operations to Adjusted EBITDA.


	Three Months Ended				Six Months Ended
	June 28, 2024		June 30, 2023		June 28, 2024		June 30, 2023
	(In thousands)
Net income from continuing operations	$	85,530	$	68,846	$	148,433	$	102,975
Income tax expense	17,885		20,974		36,389		57,998
Interest expense and other, net(1)	15,940		18,819		33,031		38,329
Pension settlement loss	—		—		12,155		—
Restructuring and other related charges	4,773		5,169		6,697		14,613

Acquisition - amortization and other related charges(2)	7,730		9,252		15,507		18,541
Depreciation and other amortization	9,115		9,013		17,898		17,606

Adjusted EBITDA	$	140,973	$	132,073	$	270,110	$	250,062

(1) Relates to removal of interest expense, net included within the Interest expense and other, net line within the Consolidated and Condensed Statements of Operations.

(2) Includes transaction expenses, amortization of intangibles, fair value charges on acquired inventories and integration expenses.

Subsequent Events	6 Months Ended
Subsequent Events	Jun. 28, 2024
Subsequent Events [Abstract]
Subsequent Events	Subsequent Events The dividend of $4.9 million included in Accrued liabilities in the Consolidated and Condensed Balance Sheets at June 28, 2024 was paid on July 12, 2024 to stockholders of record as of June 28, 2024. On July 2, 2024, the Company completed the acquisition of Linde Industries Private Limited, a leading welding company in Bangladesh, for approximately $77 million, net of cash received.

Pay vs Performance Disclosure - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
Pay vs Performance Disclosure - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jun. 28, 2024	Jun. 30, 2023	Jun. 28, 2024	Jun. 30, 2023
Pay vs Performance Disclosure
Net income	$ 82,907	$ 65,573	$ 142,858	$ 97,476

Insider Trading Arrangements	3 Months Ended	6 Months Ended
Insider Trading Arrangements	Jun. 28, 2024 shares	Jun. 28, 2024 shares
Trading Arrangements, by Individual
Non-Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Adopted	false
Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Terminated	false
Non-Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Terminated	false
Mr. Kevin J. Johnson [Member]
Trading Arrangements, by Individual
Material Terms of Trading Arrangement		On May 3, 2024, Mr. Kevin Johnson, Chief Financial Officer of the Company, adopted a trading plan intended to satisfy Rule 10b5-1(c) to sell up to 5,044 shares of Company common stock between August 5, 2024 and March 7, 2025, subject to certain conditions, all of which shares are to be acquired upon exercise of employee stock options scheduled to expire on March 7, 2025.
Name	Mr. Kevin Johnson
Title	Chief Financial Officer
Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Adopted	true
Adoption Date	May 3, 2024
Arrangement Duration	214 days
Aggregate Available	5,044	5,044
Mr. Shyam P. Kambeyanda [Member]
Trading Arrangements, by Individual
Material Terms of Trading Arrangement		On May 10, 2024, Mr. Shyam P. Kambeyanda, the President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company, adopted a trading plan intended to satisfy Rule 10b5-1(c) to sell (i) up to 12,558 shares of Company common stock between August 12, 2024 and May 12, 2025, subject to certain conditions and (ii) up to 46,562 shares of Company common stock between August 12, 2024 and March 7, 2025, subject to certain conditions, all of which shares are to be acquired upon exercise of employee stock options scheduled to expire on March 7, 2025.
Name	Mr. Shyam P. Kambeyanda
Title	President and Chief Executive Officer
Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Adopted	true
Adoption Date	May 10, 2024
Mr. Shyam P. Kambeyanda Trading Plan One [Member] \| Mr. Shyam P. Kambeyanda [Member]
Trading Arrangements, by Individual
Arrangement Duration	301 days
Aggregate Available	12,558	12,558
Mr. Shyam P. Kambeyanda Trading Plan Two [Member] \| Mr. Shyam P. Kambeyanda [Member]
Trading Arrangements, by Individual
Arrangement Duration	207 days
Aggregate Available	46,562	46,562

Organization and Basis of Presentation (Policies)	6 Months Ended
Organization and Basis of Presentation (Policies)	Jun. 28, 2024
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Fiscal Period	The Company’s fiscal year ends December 31. The Company’s second quarter ends on the last business day of the 13th week after the end of the prior quarter. As used herein, the second quarter results for 2024 and 2023 refer to the 13-week periods ended June 28, 2024 and June 30, 2023, respectively.
Basis of Presentation	The Consolidated and Condensed Financial Statements included herein have been prepared by the Company pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in the financial statements prepared in accordance with the accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“U.S. GAAP”) have been condensed or omitted pursuant to SEC rules and regulations; however the Company believes that the disclosures are adequate to make the information presented not misleading. The accompanying interim Consolidated and Condensed Financial Statements and the related notes should be read in conjunction with the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023 (the “2023 Form 10-K”), filed with the SEC on February 29, 2024.
Consolidation	The Consolidated and Condensed Financial Statements reflect, in the opinion of management, all adjustments, which consist solely of normal recurring adjustments, necessary to present fairly the Company’s financial position and results of operations as of and for the periods indicated. Intercompany transactions and accounts are eliminated in consolidation.

Revenue (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Jun. 28, 2024

Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]

Schedule of Revenue by Major Customers by Reporting Segments

The Company disaggregates its revenue into the following product groups:


	Three Months Ended			Six Months Ended
		June 28, 2024		June 30, 2023		June 28, 2024		June 30, 2023
		(In thousands)
Equipment		$	231,659	$	226,049	$	446,518	$	426,268
Consumables		475,394		494,373		950,279		978,154
Total		$	707,053	$	720,422	$	1,396,797	$	1,404,422

Schedule of Allowance for Credit Losses

A summary of the activity in the Company’s allowance for credit losses included within Trade receivables in the Consolidated and Condensed Balance Sheets is as follows:


	Six Months Ended June 28, 2024
	Balance at Beginning of Period		Charged to Expense, net		Write-Offs and Deductions		Foreign Currency Translation		Balance at End of Period
	(In thousands)
Allowance for credit losses	$	25,477	$	1,801	$	(1,229)	$	(677)	$	25,372

Earnings per Share from Continuing Operations (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Jun. 28, 2024

Earnings Per Share [Abstract]

Schedule of Earnings Per Share from Continuing Operations

The Company allocates earnings to participating securities and computed earnings per share using the two-class method as follows:


	Three Months Ended				Six Months Ended
	June 28, 2024		June 30, 2023		June 28, 2024		June 30, 2023
	(In thousands, except share and per share data)
Computation of earnings per share from continuing operations – basic:
Income from continuing operations attributable to ESAB Corporation(1)	$	84,068	$	67,196	$	145,328	$	100,013
Less: distributed and undistributed earnings allocated to nonvested shares	(382)		(500)		(747)		(737)

Income from continuing operations attributable to common stockholders	$	83,686	$	66,696	$	144,581	$	99,276
Weighted-average shares of Common stock outstanding – basic	60,432,230		60,237,955		60,389,176		60,192,152
Income per share from continuing operations – basic	$	1.38	$	1.11	$	2.39	$	1.65

Computation of earnings per share from continuing operations – diluted:



Income from continuing operations attributable to common stockholders	$	83,686	$	66,696	$	144,581	$	99,276
Weighted-average shares of Common stock outstanding – basic	60,432,230		60,237,955		60,389,176		60,192,152
Net effect of potentially dilutive securities(2)	646,226		323,384		644,031		331,631
Weighted-average shares of Common stock outstanding – dilution	61,078,456		60,561,339		61,033,207		60,523,783
Net income per share from continuing operations – diluted	$	1.37	$	1.10	$	2.37	$	1.64

(2) Potentially dilutive securities include stock options, performance-based restricted stock units and non-performance-based restricted stock units.

Inventories, Net (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Jun. 28, 2024

Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]

Schedule of Inventory, Net

Inventories, net consisted of the following:


	June 28, 2024		December 31, 2023
	(In thousands)
Raw materials	$	161,063	$	156,583
Work in process	48,190		43,561
Finished goods	266,590		244,580
	475,843		444,724
LIFO reserve	(4,980)		(4,279)
Allowance for excess, slow-moving and obsolete inventory	(44,343)		(47,587)
	$	426,520	$	392,858

Accrued and Other Liabilities (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Jun. 28, 2024

Accrued Liabilities [Abstract]

Schedule of Accrued and Other Liabilities

Accrued and Other liabilities in the Consolidated and Condensed Balance Sheets consisted of the following:


	June 28, 2024				December 31, 2023
	Current		Noncurrent		Current		Noncurrent
	(In thousands)
Accrued taxes and deferred tax liabilities	$	45,368	$	129,591	$	45,681	$	144,662
Compensation and related benefits	74,033		50,230		97,052		52,589
Asbestos liability	35,254		211,970		32,908		234,796
Contract liabilities	27,862		—		31,248		—
Lease liabilities	22,334		70,189		22,794		76,609
Warranty liability	14,546		—		12,606		—
Third-party commissions	14,155		—		18,711		—
Restructuring liability	6,379		207		5,345		354
Other	61,040		24,779		47,144		33,823
	$	300,971	$	486,966	$	313,489	$	542,833

Schedule of Product Warranty Liability

A summary of the activity in the Company’s warranty liability included in Accrued liabilities in the Company’s Consolidated and Condensed Balance Sheets is as follows:


	Six Months Ended
	June 28, 2024		June 30, 2023
	(In thousands)
Warranty liability, beginning of period	$	12,606	$	12,946
Accrued warranty expense	6,693		3,306
Changes in estimates related to pre-existing warranties	1,074		1,703
Cost of warranty service work performed	(5,529)		(5,832)

Foreign exchange translation effect	(298)		1,436
Warranty liability, end of period	$	14,546	$	13,559

Schedule of Restructuring Reserve by Type of Cost

A summary of the activity in the Company’s restructuring liability included in Accrued and Other liabilities in the Consolidated and Condensed Balance Sheets is as follows:


	Six Months Ended June 28, 2024
	Balance at Beginning of Period		Charges		Payments		Foreign Currency Translation		Balance at End of Period
	(In thousands)
Restructuring and other related charges:
Termination benefits(1)	$	4,595	$	4,620	$	(3,218)	$	(10)	$	5,987
Facility closure costs and other(2)	1,104		2,077		(2,161)		(421)		599
Total	$	5,699	$	6,697	$	(5,379)	$	(431)	$	6,586

(1) Includes severance and other termination benefits, including outplacement services.

(2) Includes the cost of relocating associates, relocating equipment and other costs in connection with the closure and optimization of facilities and product lines.

Debt (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Jun. 28, 2024

Debt Disclosure [Abstract]

Schedule of Long-Term Debt

Long-term debt consisted of the following:


	June 28, 2024		December 31, 2023
	(In thousands)
Term loans	$	390,000	$	987,500
Senior unsecured notes	700,000		—
Revolving credit facilities	—		32,000
Total debt	1,090,000		1,019,500
Unamortized deferred financing fees	(10,376)		(1,443)
Long-term debt	$	1,079,624	$	1,018,057

Derivatives (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Jun. 28, 2024

Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]

Schedule of Cash Flow Hedges Included in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)

The effects of designated cash flow hedges on the Company’s Consolidated and Condensed Statements of Operations consisted of the following:


		Three Months Ended				Six Months Ended
Derivative Type	(Gain) Recognized in the Consolidated and Condensed Statements of Operations:	June 28, 2024		June 30, 2023		June 28, 2024		June 30, 2023
		(In thousands)
Interest rate swap agreements	Interest expense and other, net	$	(3,049)	$	(2,717)	$	(5,770)	$	(4,695)

Schedule of Derivatives Instruments Statements of Financial Performance and Financial Position, Location

The effects of the excluded components of designated net investment hedges on the Company’s Consolidated and Condensed Statements of Operations consisted of the following:


		Three Months Ended				Six Months Ended
Derivative Type	(Gain) Recognized in the Consolidated and Condensed Statements of Operations:	June 28, 2024		June 30, 2023		June 28, 2024		June 30, 2023
		(In thousands)
Cross currency swap agreements	Interest expense and other, net	$	(1,175)	$	(1,187)	$	(2,354)	$	(2,388)

Schedule of Fair Values of Derivative Instruments in the Financial Statements

The table below shows the fair value of the derivatives recognized in the Consolidated and Condensed Balance Sheets:


	June 28, 2024				December 31, 2023
Designated as Hedging Instruments	Other Liabilities		Other Assets		Other Liabilities		Other Assets
	(In thousands)
Cross currency swap agreements	$	15,054	$	—	$	22,232	$	—
Interest rate swap agreements	—		4,215		—		9,522
Total	$	15,054	$	4,215	$	22,232	$	9,522

Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments

The table below shows the fair value of derivative instruments not designated in a hedging relationship recognized in the Consolidated and Condensed Balance Sheets:


	June 28, 2024				December 31, 2023
Not designated as hedging instruments	Accrued Liabilities		Other Current Assets		Accrued Liabilities		Other Current Assets
	(In thousands)
Foreign currency contracts	$	1,227	$	2,348	$	596	$	1,088

Schedule of Derivative Instruments

The Company recognized the following in its Consolidated and Condensed Financial Statements related to its derivative instruments not designated in a hedging relationship:


	Three Months Ended			Six Months Ended
Foreign currency contracts		June 28, 2024		June 30, 2023		June 28, 2024		June 30, 2023
		(In thousands)


Change in unrealized gains (losses)		$	678	$	(1,437)	$	629	$	(1,293)
Realized gains		2,542		238		378		1,265

Fair Value Measurements (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Jun. 28, 2024

Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]

Schedule of Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value

A summary of the Company’s assets and liabilities that are measured at fair value for each fair value hierarchy level for the periods presented is as follows:


	June 28, 2024
	Level One		Level Two		Level Three		Total
	(In thousands)
Assets:
Cash equivalents	$	7,168	$	—	$	—	$	7,168
Foreign currency contracts - not designated as hedges	—		3,649		—		3,649
Interest rate swap agreements	—		4,215		—		4,215
Deferred compensation plans	—		4,532		—		4,532
	$	7,168	$	12,396	$	—	$	19,564

Liabilities:
Foreign currency contracts - not designated as hedges	$	—	$	2,528	$	—	$	2,528
Cross currency swap agreements	—		15,054		—		15,054
Deferred compensation plans	—		4,532		—		4,532
	$	—	$	22,114	$	—	$	22,114


	December 31, 2023
	Level One		Level Two		Level Three		Total
	(In thousands)
Assets:
Cash equivalents	$	6,027	$	—	$	—	$	6,027
Foreign currency contracts - not designated as hedges	—		2,261		—		2,261
Interest rate swap agreements	—		9,522		—		9,522
Deferred compensation plans	—		3,488		—		3,488
	$	6,027	$	15,271	$	—	$	21,298

Liabilities:
Foreign currency contracts - not designated as hedges	$	—	$	1,769	$	—	$	1,769
Cross currency swap agreements	—		22,232		—		22,232
Deferred compensation plans	—		3,488		—		3,488
	$	—	$	27,489	$	—	$	27,489

Equity (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Jun. 28, 2024

Equity [Abstract]

Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss


	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss Components
	Net Unrecognized Pension and Other Post-Retirement Benefit Cost		Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment		Net Investment Hedges		Cash Flow Hedges		Total
	(In thousands)
Balance at December 31, 2023	$	(59,805)	$	(554,622)	$	(17,215)	$	7,370	$	(624,272)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications:

Foreign currency translation adjustment	243		(38,265)		4,995		—		(33,027)
Gain on long-term intra-entity foreign currency transactions	—		7,996		—		—		7,996
Unrealized loss on cash flow hedges	—		—		—		3,920		3,920
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications	243		(30,269)		4,995		3,920		(21,111)
Amounts reclassified from Accumulated other comprehensive loss(1)(2)	629		—		—		(2,907)		(2,278)
Net current period Other comprehensive income (loss)	872		(30,269)		4,995		1,013		(23,389)
Balance at March 29, 2024	$	(58,933)	$	(584,891)	$	(12,220)	$	8,383	$	(647,661)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications:

Foreign currency translation adjustment	6		(23,042)		686		—		(22,350)
Gain on long-term intra-entity foreign currency transactions	—		8,162		—		—		8,162
Unrealized gain on cash flow hedges	—		—		—		811		811
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications	6		(14,880)		686		811		(13,377)
Amounts reclassified from Accumulated other comprehensive loss(1)(2)	327		—		—		(2,662)		(2,335)
Net current period Other comprehensive (loss) income	333		(14,880)		686		(1,851)		(15,712)
Balance at June 28, 2024	$	(58,600)	$	(599,771)	$	(11,534)	$	6,532	$	(663,373)

(1) The amounts on this line within the Net Unrecognized Pension and Other Post-Retirement Benefit Cost column are included in the computation of net periodic benefit cost.

(2) During the three and six months ended June 28, 2024, the amount within Cash Flow Hedges is a component of Interest expense and other, net. See Note 11, “Derivatives” for additional details.


	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss Components
	Net Unrecognized Pension and Other Post-Retirement Benefit Cost		Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment		Net Investment Hedges		Cash Flow Hedges		Total
	(In thousands)
Balance at December 31, 2022	$	(63,847)	$	(613,907)	$	(8,336)	$	11,102	$	(674,988)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications:
Net actuarial loss	(2)		—		—		—		(2)
Foreign currency translation adjustment	(108)		31,276		(2,086)		—		29,082
Gain on long-term intra-entity foreign currency transactions	—		12,501		—		—		12,501
Unrealized loss on cash flow hedges	—		—		—		(2,051)		(2,051)
Other comprehensive (loss) income before reclassifications	(110)		43,777		(2,086)		(2,051)		39,530
Amounts reclassified from Accumulated other comprehensive loss(1)(2)	279		—		—		(1,530)		(1,251)
Net current period Other comprehensive (loss) income	169		43,777		(2,086)		(3,581)		38,279
Balance at March 31, 2023	$	(63,678)	$	(570,130)	$	(10,422)	$	7,521	$	(636,709)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications:
Net actuarial loss	(2)		—		—		—		(2)
Foreign currency translation adjustment	(49)		(6,381)		(3,036)		—		(9,466)
Gain on long-term intra-entity foreign currency transactions	—		23,142		—		—		23,142
Unrealized loss on cash flow hedges	—		—		—		7,640		7,640
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications	(51)		16,761		(3,036)		7,640		21,314
Amounts reclassified from Accumulated other comprehensive loss(1)	889		—		—		(2,109)		(1,220)
Net current period Other comprehensive income (loss)	838		16,761		(3,036)		5,531		20,094
Balance at June 30, 2023	$	(62,840)	$	(553,369)	$	(13,458)	$	13,052	$	(616,615)

(1) The amounts on this line within the Net Unrecognized Pension and Other Post-Retirement Benefit Cost column are included in the computation of net periodic benefit cost.

(2) During the three and six months ended June 30, 2023, the amount within Cash Flow Hedges is a component of Interest expense and other, net. See Note 11, “Derivatives” for additional details.

Commitments and Contingencies (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Jun. 28, 2024

Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]

Schedule of Loss Contingencies by Number of Claims

Asbestos-related claims activity since December 31 is as follows:


	Six Months Ended
	June 28, 2024	June 30, 2023
	(Number of claims)
Claims unresolved, beginning of period	13,648	14,106
Claims filed(1)	2,517	2,209
Claims resolved(2)	(1,447)	(1,551)
Claims unresolved, end of period	14,718	14,764

(1) Claims filed include all asbestos claims for which notification have been received or a file has been opened.

Schedule of Asbestos Related Litigation

The Company’s Consolidated and Condensed Balance Sheets included the following amounts related to asbestos-related litigation:


	June 28, 2024		December 31, 2023
	(In thousands)

Long-term asbestos insurance asset(1)	$	204,672	$	221,489
Long-term asbestos insurance receivable(1)	19,524		17,868
Accrued asbestos liability(2)	35,254		32,908
Long-term asbestos liability(3)	211,970		234,796

(1) Included in Other assets in the Consolidated and Condensed Balance Sheets.

(3) Included in Other liabilities in the Consolidated and Condensed Balance Sheets.

Segment Information (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Jun. 28, 2024

Segment Reporting [Abstract]

Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment

The Company’s segment results were as follows:


	Three Months Ended				Six Months Ended
	June 28, 2024		June 30, 2023		June 28, 2024		June 30, 2023
	(In thousands)
Net sales:
Americas	$	309,765	$	310,278	$	605,812	$	601,847
EMEA & APAC	397,288		410,144		790,985		802,575
	$	707,053	$	720,422	$	1,396,797	$	1,404,422
Adjusted EBITDA(1):
Americas	$	64,684	$	58,263	$	118,782	$	107,705
EMEA & APAC	76,289		73,810		151,328		142,357
	$	140,973	$	132,073	$	270,110	$	250,062

(1) The following is a reconciliation of Net income from continuing operations to Adjusted EBITDA.


	Three Months Ended				Six Months Ended
	June 28, 2024		June 30, 2023		June 28, 2024		June 30, 2023
	(In thousands)
Net income from continuing operations	$	85,530	$	68,846	$	148,433	$	102,975
Income tax expense	17,885		20,974		36,389		57,998
Interest expense and other, net(1)	15,940		18,819		33,031		38,329
Pension settlement loss	—		—		12,155		—
Restructuring and other related charges	4,773		5,169		6,697		14,613

Acquisition - amortization and other related charges(2)	7,730		9,252		15,507		18,541
Depreciation and other amortization	9,115		9,013		17,898		17,606

Adjusted EBITDA	$	140,973	$	132,073	$	270,110	$	250,062

(1) Relates to removal of interest expense, net included within the Interest expense and other, net line within the Consolidated and Condensed Statements of Operations.

(2) Includes transaction expenses, amortization of intangibles, fair value charges on acquired inventories and integration expenses.

Organization and Basis of Presentation (Details) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands		3 Months Ended				6 Months Ended
	Apr. 04, 2022 USD ($)	Jun. 28, 2024 USD ($) $ / shares	Mar. 29, 2024 $ / shares	Jun. 30, 2023 USD ($) $ / shares	Mar. 31, 2023 $ / shares	Jun. 28, 2024 USD ($) segment	Jun. 30, 2023 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2023 USD ($)
Concentration Risk [Line Items]
Number of reportable segments \| segment						2
Quarterly cash dividend declared (in dollars per share) \| $ / shares		$ 0.08	$ 0.06	$ 0.06	$ 0.05
Payment of dividends						$ 7,278	$ 6,061
Net income		$ 82,907		$ 65,573		142,858	97,476
Cumulative translation loss		(1,707,972)				(1,707,972)		$ (1,607,399)
Research and development expense		9,700		$ 9,500		19,800	$ 19,100
Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment
Concentration Risk [Line Items]
Cumulative translation loss		113,000				113,000
Russia
Concentration Risk [Line Items]
Net income		$ 5,000				$ 10,000
Russia \| Assets \| Geographic Concentration Risk
Concentration Risk [Line Items]
Concentration risk (as a percent)						5.00%
Russia \| Revenue from Contract with Customer Benchmark \| Geographic Concentration Risk
Concentration Risk [Line Items]
Concentration risk (as a percent)		6.00%				5.00%
Enovis Corporation
Concentration Risk [Line Items]
Cash consideration	$ 1,200,000

Discontinued Operations (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
Discontinued Operations (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jun. 28, 2024	Jun. 30, 2023	Jun. 28, 2024	Jun. 30, 2023
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Loss from discontinued operations, net of taxes	$ (1,161)	$ (1,623)	$ (2,470)	$ (2,536)
Cash used in operating activities, discontinued operations	$ 4,800	4,400	8,500	9,700
Discontinued Operations	Discontinued Operations The Company holds certain asbestos-related contingencies and insurance coverages from divested businesses for which it does not have an interest in the ongoing operations. The Company has classified asbestos-related activity in its Consolidated and Condensed Statements of Operations as part of Loss from discontinued operations, net of taxes. This activity consists primarily of expected settlements, legal and administrative expenses associated with the above liabilities. Loss from discontinued operations, net of taxes was $1.2 million and $2.5 million for the three and six months ended June 28, 2024, respectively, and $1.6 million and $2.5 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2023, respectively. See Note 14, “Commitments and Contingencies” for further information. Cash used in operating activities related to discontinued operations for the three and six months ended June 28, 2024 was $4.8 million and $8.5 million, respectively, and for the three and six months ended June 30, 2023 it was $4.4 million and $9.7 million, respectively.
Asbestos Related Activity
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Loss from discontinued operations, net of taxes	$ (1,200)	$ (1,600)	$ (2,500)	$ (2,500)

Discontinued Operations (Details)	3 Months Ended
Discontinued Operations (Details)	Jun. 28, 2024
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Discontinued Operations	Discontinued Operations The Company holds certain asbestos-related contingencies and insurance coverages from divested businesses for which it does not have an interest in the ongoing operations. The Company has classified asbestos-related activity in its Consolidated and Condensed Statements of Operations as part of Loss from discontinued operations, net of taxes. This activity consists primarily of expected settlements, legal and administrative expenses associated with the above liabilities. Loss from discontinued operations, net of taxes was $1.2 million and $2.5 million for the three and six months ended June 28, 2024, respectively, and $1.6 million and $2.5 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2023, respectively. See Note 14, “Commitments and Contingencies” for further information. Cash used in operating activities related to discontinued operations for the three and six months ended June 28, 2024 was $4.8 million and $8.5 million, respectively, and for the three and six months ended June 30, 2023 it was $4.4 million and $9.7 million, respectively.

Acquisition (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Feb. 26, 2024	Jan. 11, 2023
Therapy Equipment Limited
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Consideration transferred for acquisition		$ 18.7
Sager S.A.
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Consideration transferred for acquisition	$ 18.1

Revenue - Disaggregation of Revenue (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 28, 2024	Jun. 30, 2023	Jun. 28, 2024	Jun. 30, 2023
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total	$ 707,053	$ 720,422	$ 1,396,797	$ 1,404,422
Equipment
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total	231,659	226,049	446,518	426,268
Consumables
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total	$ 475,394	$ 494,373	$ 950,279	$ 978,154

Revenue - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
Revenue - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Jun. 28, 2024	Jun. 30, 2023	Jun. 28, 2024	Jun. 30, 2023	Dec. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022
Revenue [Abstract]
Contract liability	$ 27.9	$ 28.2	$ 27.9	$ 28.2	$ 31.2	$ 25.9
Revenue recognized, contract liability	$ (5.1)	$ (3.3)	$ (21.3)	$ (14.4)

Revenue - Allowance for Credit Loss Rollforward (Details) $ in Thousands	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 28, 2024 USD ($)
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss [Roll Forward]
Balance at Beginning of Period	$ 25,477
Charged to Expense, net	1,801
Write-Offs and Deductions	(1,229)
Foreign Currency Translation	(677)
Balance at End of Period	$ 25,372

Earnings per Share from Continuing Operations (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 28, 2024	Jun. 30, 2023	Jun. 28, 2024	Jun. 30, 2023
Computation of earnings per share from continuing operations – basic:
Income from continuing operations attributable to ESAB Corporation	$ 84,068	$ 67,196	$ 145,328	$ 100,013
Less: distributed and undistributed earnings allocated to nonvested shares	(382)	(500)	(747)	(737)
Net Income (Loss) Available to Common Stockholders	$ 83,686	$ 66,696	$ 144,581	$ 99,276
Weighted-average shares of common stock outstanding - basic (in shares)	60,432,230	60,237,955	60,389,176	60,192,152
Income per share from continuing operations – basic (in dollars per share)	$ 1.38	$ 1.11	$ 2.39	$ 1.65
Computation of earnings per share from continuing operations – diluted:
Net effect of potentially dilutive securities (in shares)	646,226	323,384	644,031	331,631
Weighted-average shares of common stock outstanding - assuming dilution (in shares)	61,078,456	60,561,339	61,033,207	60,523,783
Income per share from continuing operations – assuming dilution (in dollars per share)	$ 1.37	$ 1.10	$ 2.37	$ 1.64
Net income from continuing operations attributable to noncontrolling interest, net of taxes	$ 1,500	$ 1,700	$ 3,100	$ 3,000

Income Taxes (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
Income Taxes (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jun. 28, 2024	Jun. 30, 2023	Jun. 28, 2024	Jun. 30, 2023	Dec. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Income from continuing operations before income taxes	$ 103,415	$ 89,820	$ 184,822	$ 160,973
Income tax expense	$ 17,885	$ 20,974	$ 36,389	$ 57,998
Effective tax rate (as a percent)	17.30%	23.40%	19.70%	36.00%
Undistributed foreign earnings, tax expense				$ 10,900
Increase (decrease) in the net liability for uncertain tax positions	$ (7,900)		$ (17,700)	9,400
Contract liability	$ 27,900	$ 28,200	$ 27,900	$ 28,200	$ 31,200	$ 25,900

Inventories, Net (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jun. 28, 2024	Dec. 31, 2023
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]
Raw materials	$ 161,063	$ 156,583
Work in process	48,190	43,561
Finished goods	266,590	244,580
Inventories, gross	475,843	444,724
LIFO reserve	(4,980)	(4,279)
Allowance for excess, slow-moving and obsolete inventory	(44,343)	(47,587)
Inventories, net	$ 426,520	$ 392,858
Percentage of inventory valued at LIFO	24.60%	27.40%

Accrued and Other Liabilities - Current and Noncurrent (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jun. 28, 2024	Dec. 31, 2023
Current
Accrued taxes and deferred tax liabilities	$ 45,368	$ 45,681
Compensation and related benefits	74,033	97,052
Asbestos liability	35,254	32,908
Contract liabilities	$ 27,862	31,248
Operating Lease, Liability, Current, Statement of Financial Position [Extensible Enumeration]	Total accrued and other liabilities, Current
Lease liabilities	$ 22,334	22,794
Warranty liability	14,546	12,606
Third-party commissions	14,155	18,711
Restructuring liability	6,379	5,345
Other	61,040	47,144
Total accrued and other liabilities, Current	300,971	313,489
Noncurrent
Accrued taxes and deferred tax liabilities	129,591	144,662
Compensation and related benefits	50,230	52,589
Asbestos liability	211,970	234,796
Contract liabilities	$ 0	0
Operating Lease, Liability, Noncurrent, Statement of Financial Position [Extensible Enumeration]	Total accrued and other liabilities, Noncurrent
Lease liabilities	$ 70,189	76,609
Warranty liability	0	0
Third-party commissions	0	0
Restructuring liability	207	354
Other	24,779	33,823
Total accrued and other liabilities, Noncurrent	$ 486,966	$ 542,833

Accrued and Other Liabilities - Warranty Liability Rollforward (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 28, 2024	Jun. 30, 2023
Movement in Standard Product Warranty Accrual [Roll Forward]
Warranty liability, beginning of period	$ 12,606	$ 12,946
Accrued warranty expense	6,693	3,306
Changes in estimates related to pre-existing warranties	1,074	1,703
Cost of warranty service work performed	(5,529)	(5,832)
Foreign exchange translation effect	298	(1,436)
Warranty liability, end of period	$ 14,546	$ 13,559

Accrued and Other Liabilities - Restructuring Rollforward (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 28, 2024	Jun. 30, 2023	Jun. 28, 2024	Jun. 30, 2023
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Balance at Beginning of Period			$ 5,699
Payments			(5,379)
Foreign Currency Translation			(431)
Total	$ 4,773	$ 5,169	6,697	$ 14,613
Termination benefits
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Balance at Beginning of Period			4,595
Payments			(3,218)
Foreign Currency Translation			(10)
Balance at End of Period	5,987		5,987
Total			4,620
Facility closure costs and other
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Balance at Beginning of Period			1,104
Payments			(2,161)
Foreign Currency Translation			(421)
Balance at End of Period	$ 599		599
Total			$ 2,077

Benefit Plans (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
Benefit Plans (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jun. 28, 2024	Jun. 30, 2023	Jun. 28, 2024	Jun. 30, 2023
Retirement Benefits [Abstract]
Pension settlement loss	$ 0	$ 0	$ 12,155	$ 0

Debt - Schedule of Long-Term Debt (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jun. 28, 2024	Dec. 31, 2023
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Total debt	$ 1,090,000	$ 1,019,500
Unamortized deferred financing fees	(10,376)	(1,443)
Long-term debt	1,079,624	1,018,057
Senior Note Offering \| Senior Notes
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Total debt	700,000	0
Term loans \| The Credit Agreement \| Line of Credit
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Total debt	390,000	987,500
Revolving credit facilities \| The Credit Agreement \| Line of Credit
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Total debt	$ 0	$ 32,000

Debt - Narrative (Details)		6 Months Ended
Debt - Narrative (Details)	Apr. 04, 2022 USD ($)	Jun. 28, 2024 USD ($)	Jun. 30, 2024	Apr. 09, 2024 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2023 USD ($)	Jun. 30, 2023	Jun. 28, 2022 USD ($)
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Deferred financing fees		$ 11,200,000
Letters of credit outstanding		27,900,000
Long-term debt		1,079,624,000			$ 1,018,057,000
Long-Term Debt
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Deferred financing fees		10,400,000
Other Liabilities
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Deferred financing fees		$ 800,000
Enovis Corporation
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Cash consideration	$ 1,200,000,000
The Credit Agreement
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Indebtedness incurred	$ 1,200,000,000
Weighted-average interest rate (as a percent)		5.13%
The Credit Agreement \| SOFR \| Minimum
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Basis spread on variable rate (as a percent)	1.125%
The Credit Agreement \| SOFR \| Maximum
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Basis spread on variable rate (as a percent)	1.75%
The Credit Agreement \| Base Rate \| Minimum
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Basis spread on variable rate (as a percent)	0.125%
The Credit Agreement \| Base Rate \| Maximum
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Basis spread on variable rate (as a percent)	0.75%
The Credit Agreement \| Line of Credit
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Maximum total leverage ratio		4
Maximum step-down leverage ratio						3.75
Minimum interest coverage ratio		3
The Credit Agreement \| Line of Credit \| Scenario, Forecast
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Maximum step-down leverage ratio			3.5
Senior Note Offering \| Senior Notes
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Principal amount		$ 700,000,000		$ 700,000,000
Contractual interest rate				6.25%
Revolving credit facilities \| The Credit Agreement \| Line of Credit
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Aggregate principal amount	$ 750,000,000	750,000,000
Amount drawn from credit facility	200,000,000	0
Capacity for additional indebtedness		750,000,000
Term loans \| The Credit Agreement \| Senior Notes
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Principal amount	$ 600,000,000						$ 600,000,000
Debt term	364 days
Indebtedness incurred	$ 600,000,000
Term loans \| The Credit Agreement \| Line of Credit
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Principal amount	400,000,000	390,000,000
Indebtedness incurred	400,000,000
Letter of Credit
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Aggregate principal amount		108,600,000
Letter of Credit \| The Credit Agreement \| Line of Credit
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Aggregate principal amount	300,000,000
Letter of Credit \| Uncommitted Credit Line
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Aggregate principal amount		$ 50,000,000
Bridge Loan \| The Credit Agreement \| Line of Credit
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Aggregate principal amount	$ 50,000,000

Derivatives - Narratives (Details) € in Millions	6 Months Ended
Derivatives - Narratives (Details) € in Millions	Jun. 28, 2024 USD ($)	Jun. 25, 2024 agreement	Apr. 09, 2024 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2023 USD ($)	Jul. 22, 2022 USD ($) agreement	Jul. 22, 2022 EUR (€) agreement	Jul. 14, 2022 USD ($) agreement
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Increase in derivative assets and liabilities	$ 1,300,000
Senior Note Offering \| Senior Notes
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Principal amount	700,000,000		$ 700,000,000
Cash Flow Hedging \| Designated as hedging instruments
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Notional amount					$ 275,000,000	€ 270
Basis spread on variable rate (as a percent)							3.293%
Cash Flow Hedging \| Designated as hedging instruments \| Minimum
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Basis spread on variable rate (as a percent)							1.125%
Cash Flow Hedging \| Designated as hedging instruments \| Maximum
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Basis spread on variable rate (as a percent)							1.75%
Interest rate swap agreements
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Number of derivative instruments held \| agreement							2
Notional amount	$ 300,000,000						$ 600,000,000
Basis spread on variable rate (as a percent)	1.25%
Loss related to interest rate swap agreements	$ 3,400,000
Interest rate swap agreements \| Cash Flow Hedging
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Proceeds from settlement of interest rate swap	5,500,000
Deferred AOCI impact from interest rate swap	5,500,000
Cross currency swap agreements
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Number of derivative instruments held \| agreement		4			2	2
Cross currency swap agreements \| Not Designated as Hedging Instrument
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Notional amount	$ 258,500,000			$ 232,500,000

Derivatives - Schedule of Derivative Instruments (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 28, 2024	Jun. 30, 2023	Jun. 28, 2024	Jun. 30, 2023
Interest rate swap agreements
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items]
Realized loss	$ (1,175)	$ (1,187)	$ (2,354)	$ (2,388)
Interest rate swap agreements \| Interest Expense (Income) and Other, Net
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items]
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Cash Flow Hedge, Gain (Loss), Reclassification, before Tax	(3,049)	(2,717)	(5,770)	(4,695)
Cross currency swap agreements \| Not Designated as Hedging Instrument
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items]
Realized loss	2,542	238	378	1,265
Change in unrealized gains (losses)	$ 678	$ (1,437)	$ 629	$ (1,293)

Derivatives - Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 28, 2024	Dec. 31, 2023
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative Liability, Current, Statement of Financial Position [Extensible Enumeration]	Accrued liabilities	Accrued liabilities
Derivative Asset, Current, Statement of Financial Position [Extensible Enumeration]	Other current assets	Other current assets
Increase in derivative assets and liabilities	$ 1,300
Foreign currency contracts \| Not Designated as Hedging Instrument
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative liability, current	1,227	$ 596
Derivative asset, current	$ 2,348	$ 1,088

Derivatives - Schedule of Fair Values of Derivative Instruments in the Financial Statements (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 28, 2024	Jun. 30, 2023	Jun. 28, 2024	Jun. 30, 2023	Dec. 31, 2023
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative assets	$ 4,215		$ 4,215		$ 9,522
Derivative liabilities	15,054		15,054		22,232
Cross currency swap agreements
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative assets	0		0		0
Derivative liabilities	15,054		15,054		22,232
Interest rate swap agreements
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative assets	4,215		4,215		9,522
Derivative liabilities	0		0		$ 0
Realized loss	(1,175)	$ (1,187)	(2,354)	$ (2,388)
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument \| Cross currency swap agreements
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Change in unrealized gains (losses)	678	(1,437)	629	(1,293)
Realized loss	$ 2,542	$ 238	$ 378	$ 1,265

Fair Value Measurements - Fair Value Hierarchy (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jun. 28, 2024	Dec. 31, 2023
Assets:
Cash equivalents	$ 7,168	$ 6,027
Deferred compensation plans	4,532	3,488
Total assets at fair value	19,564	21,298
Liabilities:
Deferred compensation plans	4,532	3,488
Total liabilities at fair value	22,114	27,489
Cross currency swap agreements \| Not Designated as Hedging Instrument
Assets:
Derivative assets	3,649	2,261
Liabilities:
Derivative liabilities	2,528	1,769
Cross currency swap agreements \| Designated as hedging instruments
Liabilities:
Derivative liabilities	15,054	22,232
Interest rate swap agreements
Assets:
Derivative assets	4,215	9,522
Level One
Assets:
Cash equivalents	7,168	6,027
Deferred compensation plans	0	0
Total assets at fair value	7,168	6,027
Liabilities:
Deferred compensation plans	0	0
Total liabilities at fair value	0	0
Level One \| Cross currency swap agreements \| Not Designated as Hedging Instrument
Assets:
Derivative assets	0	0
Liabilities:
Derivative liabilities	0	0
Level One \| Cross currency swap agreements \| Designated as hedging instruments
Liabilities:
Derivative liabilities	0	0
Level One \| Interest rate swap agreements
Assets:
Derivative assets	0	0
Level Two
Assets:
Cash equivalents	0	0
Deferred compensation plans	4,532	3,488
Total assets at fair value	12,396	15,271
Liabilities:
Deferred compensation plans	4,532	3,488
Total liabilities at fair value	22,114	27,489
Level Two \| Cross currency swap agreements \| Not Designated as Hedging Instrument
Assets:
Derivative assets	3,649	2,261
Liabilities:
Derivative liabilities	2,528	1,769
Level Two \| Cross currency swap agreements \| Designated as hedging instruments
Liabilities:
Derivative liabilities	15,054	22,232
Level Two \| Interest rate swap agreements
Assets:
Derivative assets	4,215	9,522
Level Three
Assets:
Cash equivalents	0	0
Deferred compensation plans	0	0
Total assets at fair value	0	0
Liabilities:
Deferred compensation plans	0	0
Total liabilities at fair value	0	0
Level Three \| Cross currency swap agreements \| Not Designated as Hedging Instrument
Assets:
Derivative assets	0	0
Liabilities:
Derivative liabilities	0	0
Level Three \| Cross currency swap agreements \| Designated as hedging instruments
Liabilities:
Derivative liabilities	0	0
Level Three \| Interest rate swap agreements
Assets:
Derivative assets	$ 0	$ 0

Equity (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
Equity (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jun. 28, 2024	Mar. 29, 2024	Jun. 30, 2023	Mar. 31, 2023
AOCI Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest, Net of Tax [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance	$ 1,682,378	$ 1,647,657	$ 1,458,291	$ 1,388,458
Net actuarial loss			(2)	(2)
Foreign currency translation adjustment	(22,350)	(33,027)	(9,466)	29,082
Gain on long-term intra-entity foreign currency transactions	8,162	7,996	23,142	12,501
Unrealized gain on cash flow hedges	811	3,920	7,640	(2,051)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications	(13,377)	(21,111)	21,314	39,530
Amounts reclassified from Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(2,335)	(2,278)	(1,220)	(1,251)
Net current period Other comprehensive (loss) income	(15,712)	(23,389)	20,094	38,279
Ending balance	1,749,425	1,682,378	1,546,725	1,458,291
Total
AOCI Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest, Net of Tax [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance	(647,661)	(624,272)	(636,709)	(674,988)
Ending balance	(663,373)	(647,661)	(616,615)	(636,709)
Net Unrecognized Pension and Other Post-Retirement Benefit Cost
AOCI Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest, Net of Tax [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance	(58,933)	(59,805)	(63,678)	(63,847)
Net actuarial loss			(2)	(2)
Foreign currency translation adjustment	6	243	(49)	(108)
Gain on long-term intra-entity foreign currency transactions	0	0	0	0
Unrealized gain on cash flow hedges	0	0	0	0
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications	(6)	(243)	(51)	110
Amounts reclassified from Accumulated other comprehensive loss	327	629	889	279
Net current period Other comprehensive (loss) income	333	872	838	169
Ending balance	(58,600)	(58,933)	(62,840)	(63,678)
Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment
AOCI Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest, Net of Tax [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance	(584,891)	(554,622)	(570,130)	(613,907)
Net actuarial loss			0	0
Foreign currency translation adjustment	(23,042)	(38,265)	(6,381)	31,276
Gain on long-term intra-entity foreign currency transactions	8,162	7,996	23,142	12,501
Unrealized gain on cash flow hedges	0	0	0	0
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications	14,880	30,269	16,761	(43,777)
Amounts reclassified from Accumulated other comprehensive loss	0	0	0	0
Net current period Other comprehensive (loss) income	(14,880)	(30,269)	16,761	43,777
Ending balance	(599,771)	(584,891)	(553,369)	(570,130)
Net Investment Hedges
AOCI Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest, Net of Tax [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance	(12,220)	(17,215)	(10,422)	(8,336)
Net actuarial loss			0	0
Foreign currency translation adjustment	686	4,995	(3,036)	(2,086)
Gain on long-term intra-entity foreign currency transactions	0	0	0	0
Unrealized gain on cash flow hedges	0	0	0	0
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications	(686)	(4,995)	3,036	2,086
Amounts reclassified from Accumulated other comprehensive loss	0	0	0	0
Net current period Other comprehensive (loss) income	686	4,995	(3,036)	(2,086)
Ending balance	(11,534)	(12,220)	(13,458)	(10,422)
Cash Flow Hedges
AOCI Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest, Net of Tax [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance	8,383	7,370	7,521	11,102
Net actuarial loss			0	0
Foreign currency translation adjustment	0	0	0	0
Gain on long-term intra-entity foreign currency transactions	0	0	0	0
Unrealized gain on cash flow hedges	811	3,920	7,640	(2,051)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications	(811)	(3,920)	(7,640)	2,051
Amounts reclassified from Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(2,662)	(2,907)	(2,109)	(1,530)
Net current period Other comprehensive (loss) income	(1,851)	1,013	5,531	(3,581)
Ending balance	$ 6,532	$ 8,383	$ 13,052	$ 7,521

Commitments and Contingencies - Narrative (Details)	6 Months Ended
Commitments and Contingencies - Narrative (Details)	Jun. 28, 2024
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Future claims period	15 years

Commitments and Contingencies - Asbestos-Related Claims Activity (Details) - claim	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 28, 2024	Jun. 30, 2023
Loss Contingency Accrual [Roll Forward]
Claims unresolved, beginning of period	13,648	14,106
Claims filed	2,517	2,209
Claims resolved	(1,447)	(1,551)
Claims unresolved, end of period	14,718	14,764

Commitments and Contingencies - Asbestos Litigation (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jun. 28, 2024	Dec. 31, 2023
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Long-term asbestos liability	$ 211,970	$ 234,796
Loss Contingency, Receivable, Current	204,672	221,489
Loss Contingency, Receivable, Noncurrent	19,524	17,868
Loss Contingency, Accrual, Current	35,254	32,908
Loss Contingency, Accrual, Noncurrent	$ 211,970	$ 234,796

Segment Information - Narrative (Details)	6 Months Ended
Segment Information - Narrative (Details)	Jun. 28, 2024 segment
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Number of reportable segments	2

Segment Information - Segment Results (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 28, 2024	Jun. 30, 2023	Jun. 28, 2024	Jun. 30, 2023
Net sales	$ 707,053	$ 720,422	$ 1,396,797	$ 1,404,422
Adjusted EBITA	140,973	132,073	270,110	250,062
Net income from continuing operations	85,530	68,846	148,433	102,975
Income tax expense	17,885	20,974	36,389	57,998
Interest expense and other, net	15,940	18,819	33,031	38,329
Restructuring and other related charges	4,773	5,169	6,697	14,613
Acquisition - amortization and other related charges	7,730	9,252	15,507	18,541
Depreciation and other amortization	9,115	9,013	17,898	17,606
Pension settlement loss	0	0	12,155	0
Americas Segment
Net sales	309,765	310,278	605,812	601,847
Adjusted EBITA	64,684	58,263	118,782	107,705
EMEA and APAC Segment
Net sales	397,288	410,144	790,985	802,575
Adjusted EBITA	$ 76,289	$ 73,810	151,328	$ 142,357
Restructuring and other related charges			$ 6,697

Subsequent Events (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Jul. 02, 2024	Apr. 30, 2024	Jun. 28, 2024
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Dividends payable included in accrued liabilities			$ 4.9
SUMIG Soluções para Solda Ltda
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Purchase price for business combination agreement		$ 74.0
Subsequent Event \| Linde Industries Private Limited
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Purchase price for business combination agreement	$ 77.0