Note 13 – Commitments and Contingencies
Environmental Matters
The Company is subject to various federal, state, local, and foreign laws and regulations governing environmental matters, including the use, discharge, and disposal of
hazardous materials. The Company’s manufacturing facilities are believed to be in substantial compliance with current laws and regulations. Complying with current laws and regulations has not had a material adverse effect on the Company’s financial
condition.
The Company has engaged environmental consultants and attorneys to assist management in evaluating potential liabilities related to environmental matters. Management
assesses the input from these consultants along with other information known to the Company in its effort to continually monitor these potential liabilities. Management assesses its environmental exposure on a site-by-site basis, including those
sites where the Company has been named as a “potentially responsible party.” Such assessments include the Company’s share of remediation costs, information known to the Company concerning the size of the hazardous waste sites, their years of
operation, and the number of past users and their financial viability.
As of December 31, 2025, the Company has accrued
environmental liabilities of $14,468, of which $5,626 is included in other accrued liabilities on the accompanying consolidated
balance sheet, and $8,842 is
included in other noncurrent liabilities on the accompanying consolidated balance sheet.
While the ultimate outcome of these matters cannot be determined, management does not believe that the final disposition of these matters will have a material adverse
effect on the Company’s consolidated financial position, results of operations, or cash flows. The Company’s present and past facilities have been in operation for many years. These facilities have used substances and have generated and disposed of
wastes which are or might be considered hazardous. Therefore, it is possible that additional environmental issues may arise in the future, which the Company cannot now predict.
Litigation
The Company is a party to various claims and lawsuits arising in the normal course of business. The Company is of the opinion that these litigations or claims will not
have a material negative effect on its consolidated financial position, results of operations, or cash flows.
Long-Term Purchase Agreements
The Company maintains long-term purchase agreements with subcontractors, suppliers, and other business partners to ensure access to external capacity and supply. The
Company has minimum purchase commitments pursuant to certain of its long-term arrangements with its subcontractors and other suppliers and business partners of $71,806, $15,563, $1,766 and for the years 2026 through 2028, respectively. The Company has the option to purchase amounts in addition to the minimum commitment and, accordingly, actual purchases may be
different than the amounts disclosed above. The Company exceeded its minimum purchase commitments in 2025.
Product Quality Claims
The Company is a party to various product quality claims in the normal course of business. See Note 1 for further information on the Company's warranty obligations.
Executive Employment Agreements
The Company has employment agreements with certain of its senior executives. These employment agreements provide incremental compensation in the event of termination.
The Company does not provide any severance or other benefits specifically upon a change in control.