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FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENT AND FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2017
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract] |
FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENT AND FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS | FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENT AND FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS ASC 820 “Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures” defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value and explains the related disclosure requirements. ASC 820 indicates, among other things, that a fair value measurement assumes that the transaction to sell an asset or transfer a liability occurs in the principal market for the asset or liability or, in the absence of a principal market, the most advantageous market for the asset or liability and defines fair value based upon an exit price model. Valuation Hierarchy. ASC 820 establishes a valuation hierarchy for disclosure of the inputs to valuation used to measure fair value. This hierarchy prioritizes the inputs into three broad levels as follows. Level 1 inputs are quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities. Level 2 inputs are quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in active markets or inputs that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly through market corroboration, for substantially the full term of the financial instrument. Level 3 inputs are unobservable inputs based on the Company’s assumptions used to measure assets and liabilities at fair value. A financial asset or liability’s classification within the hierarchy is determined based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement. The following table provides the liabilities carried at fair value measured on a recurring basis as of December 31, 2017, which are included in other current liabilities on the Consolidated Balance sheet:
|  |  |  | Fair Value Measurements at December 31, 2017 Using
|  | Total Carrying Value at December 31, |  | Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets |  | Significant Other Observable Inputs |  | Significant Unobservable Inputs
In thousands |  | 2017 |  | (Level 1) |  | (Level 2) |  | (Level 3)
Interest rate swap agreements |  | 1,163 |  |  | — |  |  | 1,163 |  |  | — |
Total |  | $ | 1,163 |  |  | $ | — |  |  | $ | 1,163 |  |  | $ | — |
The following table provides the liabilities carried at fair value measured on a recurring basis as of December 31, 2016, which are included in other current liabilities on the Consolidated Balance sheet:
|  |  |  | Fair Value Measurements at December 31, 2016 Using
|  | Total Carrying Value at December 31, |  | Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets |  | Significant Other Observable Inputs |  | Significant Unobservable Inputs
In thousands |  | 2016 |  | (Level 1) |  | (Level 2) |  | (Level 3)
Interest rate swap agreements |  | 3,888 |  |  | — |  |  | 3,888 |  |  | — |
Total |  | $ | 3,888 |  |  | $ | — |  |  | $ | 3,888 |  |  | $ | — |
To reduce the impact of interest rate changes on a portion of its variable-rate debt, the Company entered into interest rate swaps which effectively converted a portion of the debt from variable to fixed-rate borrowings during the term of the swap contracts. For certain derivative contracts whose fair values are based upon trades in liquid markets, such as interest rate swaps, valuation model inputs can generally be verified and valuation techniques do not involve significant management judgment. The fair values of such financial instruments are generally classified within Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy. As a result of our global operating activities the Company is exposed to market risks from changes in foreign currency exchange rates, which may adversely affect our operating results and financial position. When deemed appropriate, the Company minimizes these risks through entering into foreign currency forward contracts. The foreign currency forward contracts are valued using broker quotations, or market transactions in either the listed or over-the counter markets. As such, these derivative instruments are classified within level 2. The Company’s cash and cash equivalents are highly liquid investments purchased with an original maturity of three months or less and are considered Level 1 on the fair value valuation hierarchy. The fair value of cash and cash equivalents approximated the carrying value at December 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016. The Company’s defined benefit pension plan assets consist primarily of equity security funds, debt security funds and temporary cash and cash equivalent investments. These investments are comprised of a number of investment funds that invest in a diverse portfolio of assets including equity securities, corporate and governmental bonds, and money markets. Trusts are valued at the net asset value (“NAV”) as determined by their custodian. NAV represents the accumulation of the unadjusted quoted close prices on the reporting date for the underlying investments divided by the total shares outstanding at the reporting dates. The 2013 and 2016 Notes are considered Level 2 based on the fair value valuation hierarchy. The estimated fair values and related carrying values of the Company’s financial instruments are as follows:
|  | December 31, 2017 |  | December 31, 2016
|  | Carry |  | Fair |  | Carry |  | Fair
In thousands |  | Value |  | Value |  | Value |  | Value
Interest rate swap agreements |  | $ | 1,163 |  |  | $ | 1,163 |  |  | $ | 3,888 |  |  | $ | 3,888 |
4.375% Senior Notes |  | 248,567 |  |  | 262,033 |  |  | 248,310 |  |  | 260,265 |
3.45% Senior Notes |  | 747,655 |  |  | 741,113 |  |  | 747,474 |  |  | 719,273 |
The fair value of the Company’s interest rate swap agreements and the 2013 and 2016 Notes were based on dealer quotes and represent the estimated amount the Company would pay to the counterparty to terminate the agreement.

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- Definition The entire disclosure of the fair value measurement of assets and liabilities, which includes financial instruments measured at fair value that are classified in shareholders' equity, which may be measured on a recurring or nonrecurring basis. + References Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher FASB -Name Accounting Standards Codification -Topic 820 -URI http://asc.fasb.org/topic&trid=2155941 + Details
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