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Asset Retirement Obligations

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2024

Asset Retirement Obligation [Abstract]

Asset Retirement Obligations

The Company has asset retirement obligations (“AROs”) related to environmental disposal obligations associated with cylinders used to supply customers with gas products, and certain restoration obligations associated with certain of its leased facilities.

Changes in the carrying amounts of the Company’s AROs for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023 are shown below:

(In thousands)			2024						2023
Balance at beginning of year			$	21,715					$	28,035
Liabilities settled			(612)						(7,254)
Liabilities incurred			2,341						2,869
Accretion expense			143						139
Revision of estimate			(1,180)						(2,074)
Balance at end of year			$	22,407					$	21,715

ARO liabilities expected to be settled within twelve months are included in the consolidated balance sheets in Other accrued liabilities, while all other ARO liabilities are included in Pension benefit obligations and other liabilities in the consolidated balance sheets.

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The entire disclosure for an asset retirement obligation and the associated long-lived asset. An asset retirement obligation is a legal obligation associated with the disposal or retirement from service of a tangible long-lived asset that results from the acquisition, construction or development, or the normal operations of a long-lived asset, except for certain obligations of lessees.

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