Leases
The Company leases certain facilities, vehicles, and equipment which expire on various dates through 2041. The following table includes supplemental information with regards to the Company’s operating leases:

(In thousands, except lease term and discount rate)20252024
Operating lease right-of-use assets$27,211$32,702
Current portion of operating lease liabilities8,5208,117
Noncurrent operating lease liabilities18,97024,547
Total operating lease liabilities$27,490$32,664
Weighted average discount rate4.14 %3.87 %
Weighted average remaining lease term (in years)3.594.72

Some of the Company’s leases include variable lease costs such as taxes, insurance, etc. These costs are immaterial for disclosure.

The following table presents certain information related to operating lease costs and cash paid during the period:

For the Year Ended
(In thousands)December 27, 2025December 28, 2024
Operating lease costs$9,993 $10,036 
Short term lease costs4,514 3,512 
Total lease costs$14,507 $13,548 
Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities$9,748 $9,609 
Maturities of the Company’s operating leases are as follows:

(In thousands)Amount
2026$9,407 
20277,961 
20284,927 
20293,459 
20302,365 
2031 and thereafter1,341 
Total lease payments29,460 
Less imputed interest(1,970)
Total lease obligations27,490 
Less current obligations(8,520)
Noncurrent lease obligations$18,970 
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About Leases Disclosures

Lease disclosures under ASC 842 provide a comprehensive view of a company's leased asset portfolio, including the split between operating and finance leases, discount rates used to present-value future payments, and the maturity schedule of lease obligations. This section reveals a significant source of off-balance-sheet commitments that were largely hidden before the current standard.

Key signals: the weighted-average discount rate affects the size of recorded lease liabilities — a higher rate reduces the reported obligation, so compare the chosen rate against the company's incremental borrowing rate. The operating versus finance lease mix affects both EBITDA and operating income presentation. Watch the maturity table for concentration risk: large payment cliffs in specific years may create cash flow pressure. Variable lease payments excluded from the liability measurement represent real obligations that do not appear on the balance sheet. Compare total lease costs against prior-year operating lease expense to assess the true economic burden.