GORMAN RUPP CO (Form: 10-K, Received: 03/11/2016 14:59:52)

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-K

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

For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2015

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

Commission file number 1-6747

THE GORMAN-RUPP COMPANY

(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)


Ohio		34-0253990
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)		(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

600 South Airport Road, Mansfield, Ohio		44903
(Address of principal executive offices)		(Zip Code)

(419) 755-1011

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code

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


Title of each class		Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Shares, without par value		NYSE MKT

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act: None

Indicate by check mark if the Registrant is a well-known seasoned issuer, as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act. Yes ¨ No x

Indicate by check mark if the Registrant is not required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or Section 15(d) of the Act. Yes ¨ No x

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 x No ¨

Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Website, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted 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 and post such files). Yes x No ¨

Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item 405 of Regulation S-K (§229.405 of this chapter) is not contained herein, and will not be contained, to the best of Registrant’s knowledge, in the definitive proxy statement or information statement incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-K or any amendment to this Form 10-K. ¨

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

State the aggregate market value of the voting and non-voting common equity held by non-affiliates of the Registrant. The aggregate market value is computed by reference to the price at which the common equity was sold as of June 30, 2015. $468,847,646

Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the Registrant’s classes of common stock as of March 1, 2016.

Common Shares, without par value—26,083,623

DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

Portions of the 2015 Annual Report to Shareholders incorporated by reference into Part II (Items 5-9A).

Portions of Notice of 2016 Annual Meeting of Shareholders and related Proxy Statement incorporated by reference into Part III (Items 10-14).

PART I

ITEM 1.

BUSINESS

The Gorman-Rupp Company (“Registrant”, “Gorman-Rupp” or the “Company”) was incorporated in Ohio in 1934. The Company designs, manufactures and globally sells pumps and pump systems for use in water, wastewater, construction, dewatering, industrial, petroleum, original equipment, agriculture, fire protection, heating, ventilating and air conditioning (“HVAC”), military and other liquid-handling applications.

PRODUCTS

The Company operates in one business segment, the manufacture and international sale of pumps and pump systems. The following table sets forth, for the years 2013 through 2015, the total net sales, income before income taxes and year-end total assets (in thousands) of the Company.


	2015		2014		2013
Net Sales	$	406,150	$	434,925	$	391,665
Income Before Taxes		37,266		53,734		44,277
Total Assets		364,201		380,904		355,638

The Company’s product line consists of pump models ranging in size from ¹ / ₄ ” to nearly 15 feet and ranging in rated capacity from less than one gallon per minute to nearly one million gallons per minute. The types of pumps which the Company produces include self-priming centrifugal, standard centrifugal, magnetic drive centrifugal, axial and mixed flow, vertical turbine line shaft, submersible, high pressure booster, rotary gear, diaphragm, bellows and oscillating.

The pumps have drives that range from 1/35 horsepower electric motors up to much larger electric motors or internal combustion engines capable of producing several thousand horsepower. Many of the larger units comprise encased, fully integrated water and wastewater pumping stations. In certain cases, units are designed for the inclusion of customer-supplied drives.

The Company’s larger pumps are sold principally for use in the construction, industrial, water and wastewater handling fields; for flood control; for boosting low residential water pressure; for pumping refined petroleum products, including the ground refueling of aircraft; for fluid control in HVAC applications; and for various agricultural purposes.

The Company’s pumps are also utilized for dewatering purposes. Additionally, pumps manufactured for fire protection are used for sprinkler back-up systems, fire hydrants, stand pipes, fog systems and deluge systems at hotels, banks, factories, airports, schools, public buildings and hundreds of other types of facilities throughout the world.

Many of the Company’s smallest pumps are sold to customers for incorporation into such products as food processing, chemical processing, photo processing, medical and other waste treatment, HVAC equipment, appliances and solar heating.

MARKETING

The Company’s pumps are marketed in the United States and worldwide through a network of more than 1,000 distributors, through manufacturers’ representatives (for sales to many original equipment manufacturers), through third-party distributor catalogs, and by direct sales. The Company is continuously seeking alliances to further enhance marketing opportunities. Government sales are handled directly by the Company and export sales are made primarily through foreign distributors and representatives.

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ITEM 1.

BUSINESS – CONTINUED

During 2015, 2014 and 2013, there were no shipments to any single customer that exceeded 10% of total net sales. Gorman-Rupp continues to actively pursue international business opportunities and, in 2015, shipped its pumps to approximately 150 countries around the world. However, we believe that the Company’s foreign operations do not involve material financial or other risks due to their relatively small size, both individually and collectively. No sales made to customers in any one foreign country amounted to more than 5% of total net sales during 2015, 2014 or 2013.

As a result of our active pursuit of international business, approximately $136.5 million of 2015 sales were shipped outside the United States, as compared to $136.6 million in 2014 and $134.6 million in 2013. International sales represented 34%, 31% and 34% of total sales in 2015, 2014 and 2013, respectively. See Note I to the Consolidated Financial Statements included in the Annual Report on Form 10-K. The Company continues its efforts to penetrate international markets principally by its increased global investments and its sales responses to worldwide pumping needs.

COMPETITION

Since the late 1990’s, a number of consolidations have occurred within the highly competitive pump industry. As a consequence, numerous pump competitors now exist as subsidiaries, divisions or departments within significantly larger corporations. Foreign-sourced pumps have also increasingly penetrated into most of the Company’s domestic markets.

Gorman-Rupp estimates that approximately 80 other domestic and global companies selling pumps and pump units compete in one or more of the lines of business and applications in which comparable products of the Company are utilized. International competitors are based mostly in Europe and Asia.

Most commercial and industrial pumps are specifically designed and engineered for a particular customer’s application. The Company believes that proper application, product performance, and quality of delivery and service are its principal methods of competition, and attributes its success to its continued emphasis in these areas.

PURCHASING AND PRODUCTION

Virtually all materials, supplies, components and accessories used by the Company in the fabrication of its products, including all castings (for which most patterns are made and owned by the Company), structural steel, bar stock, motors, solenoids, engines, seals, and plastic and elastomeric components are purchased by the Company from other suppliers and manufacturers. No purchases are made under long-term contracts and the Company is not dependent upon a single source for any materials, supplies, components or accessories which are of material importance to its business.

The Company purchases motors for its polypropylene bellows pumps and magnetic drive pumps from several alternative vendors; and motor components for its large submersible pumps, and motors and engines for its pump systems, are purchased from a limited number of suppliers. Products requiring small motors are also currently sourced from alternative suppliers.

The other production operations of the Company consist of the machining of castings, the cutting, shaping and welding of bar stock and structural members, the design and assembly of electrical control panels, the manufacture of a few minor components, and the assembling, painting and testing of its products. Virtually all of the Company’s products are tested prior to shipment.

OTHER ASPECTS

As of December 31, 2015, the Company employed approximately 1,274 persons, of whom approximately 753 were hourly employees. The Company has no collective bargaining agreements, has never experienced a work stoppage and considers its labor relations to be satisfactory.

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ITEM 1.

BUSINESS – CONTINUED

Although the Company owns a number of patents, and several of them are important to its business, Gorman-Rupp believes that the business of the Company is not materially dependent upon any one or more patents. The Company’s patents, trademarks and other intellectual property are adequate for its business purposes.

The backlog of orders at December 31, 2015 was valued at $117.1 million compared to $160.7 million at December 31, 2014. Approximately 95% of the Company’s backlog of unfilled orders is scheduled to be shipped during 2016, with the remainder principally during the first half of 2017. The decrease in backlog from 2014 is due primarily to approximately $37.7 million of shipments for the Permanent Canal Closures & Pumps (“PCCP”) project to supply major flood control pumps to a member of a joint venture construction group for a significant New Orleans flood control project. Approximately $10.5 million of orders related to the project remain in the December 31, 2015 backlog total. The remainder of the decrease in backlog is a result of lower order rates in 2015 due to unfavorable domestic weather conditions and global impacts relating to oil pricing and production.

The PCCP project is a fixed-price contract and full government funding has been appropriated for the project. The termination, cancellation and delay provisions within the PCCP project contract are governed by provisions of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (“FAR”), principally by clauses 52.222-12 (Contract Termination-Debarment), 52.242-14 (Suspension of Work), 52.242-2 Alt. 1 (Production Progress Reports), and 52.249.10 (Default – Fixed-Price Construction).

AVAILABLE INFORMATION

The Company maintains a website accessible through its internet address of www.gormanrupp.com . Gorman-Rupp makes available free of charge on or through www.gormanrupp.com its Annual Report to Shareholders, its annual reports on Form 10-K, its quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, and its current reports on Form 8-K, and any amendments to those reports, as soon as reasonably practicable after those reports (and any amendments) are electronically filed with or furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission (“Commission”). However, the information contained on the Company’s website is not a part of this Form 10-K or any other report filed with or furnished to the Commission.

As noted in Gorman-Rupp’s Annual Report to Shareholders, a paper copy of the Company’s Form 10-K is also available free of charge upon written request to the Company’s Corporate Secretary.

ITEM 1A.

RISK FACTORS

Continuation of current and projected future business environment

The overall pump industry is cyclical in nature, and some of its business activity is related to general business conditions in the durable goods and capital equipment markets. Demand for most of the Company’s products and services is affected by the level of new capital investment and planned maintenance expenditures by its customers. The level of such expenditures by our customers depends, in turn, on general economic conditions, availability of credit, economic conditions within their respective industries and expectations of future market behavior. Also, volatility in commodity prices such as oil and agricultural products can negatively affect the level of these activities and can result in postponement of capital spending decisions or the delay or cancellation of existing orders. Additionally, raw material and energy expenses are substantive drivers of costs in the manufacture of pumps and changes of these costs are often unpredictable. While efforts are made to recoup higher production costs through increased prices, the future acceptability of such price increases by customers is not guaranteed due to the highly competitive market place.

Compliance with, and costs related to, a variety of import and export laws and regulations

The Company is subject to a variety of laws regarding international operations, including regulations issued by the U.S. Department of Commerce Bureau of Industry and Security and various foreign governmental agencies. Actual

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ITEM 1.

BUSINESS – CONTINUED

or alleged violations of import-export laws could result in enforcement actions and financial penalties. The Company cannot predict the nature, scope or effect of future regulatory requirements to which our international operations and trading practices might be subject or the manner in which existing laws might be administered or interpreted. Future regulations could limit the countries in which certain of our products may be manufactured or sold or could restrict our access to, and increase the cost of obtaining, products from foreign sources.

International operations exposure to fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates

Approximately 10% of the Company’s revenue and certain of its costs, assets and liabilities, are denominated in currencies other than the U.S. dollar. The primary currencies to which the Company has exposure are the Canadian Dollar, the Euro and the South African Rand. Devaluations of these currencies can reduce the value of the Company’s local monetary assets, reduce the U.S. dollar value of its local cash flow, and generate local currency losses that may reduce the U.S. dollar value of future local net income. Exchange rate fluctuations could materially affect our financial condition, results of operations or cash flows.

Environmental compliance costs and liabilities

The Company’s operations and properties are subject to various, and increasingly numerous, domestic and foreign environmental laws and regulations which can impose operating and financial sanctions for violations. Moreover, environmental and sustainability initiatives, practices, rules and regulations are under increasing scrutiny of both governmental and non-governmental bodies and may require changes in operational practices, standards and expectations and in turn increase the Company’s compliance costs. Periodically, the Company has incurred, and expects to continue to incur, operating and capital costs to comply with environmental requirements. The Company monitors its environmental responsibilities, together with trends in the related laws, and believes it is in substantial compliance with current regulations. If the Company is required to incur increased compliance costs or violates environmental laws or regulations, future environmental compliance expenditures could have a material adverse effect on our financial condition, results of operations or cash flows.

Defined benefit pension plan settlement expense

The Company sponsors a defined benefit pension plan covering certain domestic employees and accrues amounts for funding of its obligations under the plan. The defined benefit pension plan allows eligible retiring employees to receive a lump-sum distribution for benefits earned in lieu of annual payments and most retirees elect this option. Under applicable accounting rules, if the lump-sum distributions made for a plan year exceed an actuarially-determined threshold of the total of the service cost and interest cost for the plan year, the Company at such point would need to recognize for that year’s results of operations a settlement expense for the resulting unrecognized actuarial loss. The Company has been required to make such adjustments in some prior years, including 2015, and, if such non-cash adjustments are necessary in future periods, they may be adverse to the Company’s operating results.

Family ownership of common equity

A substantial percentage of the Company’s Common Shares is held by various members of the Gorman and Rupp families and their affiliates. These family holdings do not typically trade; therefore, the Common Shares, in part because of these circumstances, generally have a history of relatively low volume trading experiences on the NYSE MKT Exchange.

ITEM 1B.

UNRESOLVED STAFF COMMENTS

None.

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ITEM 2.

PROPERTIES

The Company’s corporate headquarters are located in Mansfield, Ohio. The production operations of the Company are conducted at several locations throughout the United States and other countries as set forth below. The Company is a lessee under a number of operating leases for certain real properties, none of which is material to its operations.

The Company owns a facility in Dallas, Texas comprising a training center and warehouse. In addition, the Company leases a warehouse facility in Jebal Ali, Dubai.

The Company’s principal production operations are:


United States
Mansfield (two) and Bellville, Ohio	Glendale, Arizona	Houston, Texas** (three)
Toccoa, Georgia	Olive Branch, Mississippi	Lubbock, Texas
Royersford, Pennsylvania (two)

Other Countries
St. Thomas, Ontario, Canada	County Westmeath, Ireland	Culemborg, The Netherlands*
Johannesburg, South Africa*	Namur, Belgium

*	Leased properties

**	One leased

Gorman-Rupp considers its plants, machinery and equipment to be well maintained, in good operating condition and adequate for the present uses and business requirements of the Company.

ITEM 3.

LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

For more than ten years, numerous business entities in the pump and fluid-handling industries, as well as a multitude of companies in many other industries, have been targeted in a series of lawsuits in several jurisdictions by various individuals seeking redress to claimed injury as a result of the entities’ alleged use of asbestos in their products. The Company and one of its subsidiaries, Patterson Pump Company, remain drawn into this mass-scaled litigation, typically as one of many co-defendants in a particular proceeding. The allegations in the lawsuits involving the Company and/or Patterson Pumps Company are vague, general and speculative, and most cases have not advanced beyond the early stage of discovery. Insurers of the Company have engaged legal counsel to represent the Company and/or Patterson Pump Company and to protect their interests. In certain situations, the plaintiffs have voluntarily dismissed the Company and/or Patterson Pump Company from some of the lawsuits after the plaintiffs have acknowledged that there is no basis for their claims. In other situations, the Company and/or Patterson Pump Company have been dismissed from some of the lawsuits as a result of court rulings in favour of motions to dismiss and/or motions for summary judgment. In approximately one hundred cases the Company has entered into nominal economic settlements recommended for payment by its insurers, coupled with dismissal of the lawsuits.

In addition, the Company and/or its subsidiaries are parties in a small number of legal proceedings arising in the ordinary course of business. Management does not currently believe that these proceedings, or the industry-wide asbestos litigation, will materially impact the Company’s consolidated results of operations, liquidity or financial condition.

PART I – CONTINUED

ITEM 4.

MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURE

Not applicable.

EXECUTIVE OFFICERS OF THE REGISTRANT

Pursuant to General Instruction G(3), the information regarding executive officers called for by Item 401 of Regulation S-K and by Item 10 of this Form 10-K is set forth below.


Name	Age		Office	Date Elected to Executive Officer Position
James C. Gorman		91	Chairman	1989
Jeffrey S. Gorman		63	President and Chief Executive Officer	1998
Wayne L. Knabel		69	Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer	2009
Brigette A. Burnell		40	General Counsel and Corporate Secretary	2014

Except as noted, each of the above-named officers has held his or her executive position with the Company for the past five years. Mr. J. C. Gorman served as the Company’s President from 1964 until 1989, and as Chief Executive Officer from 1964 until 1996. He has served as a Director of the Company continuously since 1946. Mr. J. S. Gorman was elected President and Chief Executive Officer effective May 1, 1998, after having served as Senior Vice President since 1996. Mr. J. S. Gorman also held the position of General Manager of the Mansfield Division from 1989 through 2005. He served as Assistant General Manager from 1986 to 1988; and he held the office of Corporate Secretary from 1982 to 1990. He has served as a Director of the Company continuously since 1989. Mr. Knabel was elected Executive Vice President effective May 1, 2014 and was elected Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer effective May 1, 2009. Mr. Knabel previously served as Vice President Finance since May 1, 2008. Mr. Knabel joined the Company in March 2008. Ms. Burnell was elected General Counsel effective May 1, 2015 and was elected Corporate Secretary effective May 1, 2014. Ms. Burnell previously served as Corporate Counsel and Corporate Secretary effective May 1, 2014. Ms. Burnell joined the Company as Corporate Attorney on January 2, 2014. Ms. Burnell previously served as Corporate Counsel of Red Capital Group from 2011 to 2013 advising the company on legal matters in all areas of business, after having served as an Associate at Jones Day from 2002 to 2011. Mr. J. S. Gorman is the son of Mr. J. C. Gorman. There are no other family relationships among any of the Executive Officers and Directors of the Company.

PART II

ITEM 5.

MARKET FOR REGISTRANT’S COMMON EQUITY, RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS AND ISSUER PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES

Attention is directed to the section “Quarterly Stock Prices and Dividends” and the data below pertaining to the shareholder information on page 42 in the Company’s 2015 Annual Report to Shareholders, which is incorporated herein by this reference.

Attention is also directed to the “Shareholder Return Performance Presentation” on page 42 in the Company’s 2015 Annual Report to Shareholders, which is incorporated herein by this reference.

The Company did not repurchase any of its Common Shares during the fourth quarter of the period covered by this Form 10-K.

ITEM 6.

SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA

Attention is directed to the section “Eleven Year Summary of Selected Financial Data” on pages 38 and 39 in the Company’s 2015 Annual Report to Shareholders, which is incorporated herein by this reference.

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ITEM 7.

MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

ITEM 7A.

QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

Attention is directed to the section “Management’s Discussion and Analysis” on pages 28 through 35, and to the section “Safe Harbor Statement” on page 43, in the Company’s 2015 Annual Report to Shareholders, which are incorporated herein by this reference. As indicated in paragraph 9 on page 31 referenced above, the Company has no material market risk exposures required to be reported by Item 305 of Regulation S-K.

ITEM 8.

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA

Attention is directed to the Company’s consolidated financial statements, the notes thereto and the report of the independent registered public accounting firm thereon on pages 14 through 27, and to the section “Summary of Quarterly Results of Operations” on pages 38 and 39, in the Company’s 2015 Annual Report to Shareholders, which are incorporated herein by this reference.

ITEM 9.

CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE

None.

ITEM 9A.

CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

The Company maintains a set of disclosure controls and procedures designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by the Company in reports that it files or submits under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in Securities and Exchange Commission rules and forms. The Company’s disclosure controls and procedures are also designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in Company reports filed under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 is accumulated and communicated to the Company’s Management, including the principal executive officer and the principal financial officer, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

An evaluation was carried out under the supervision and with the participation of the Company’s Management, including the principal executive officer and the principal financial officer, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures as of the end of the period covered by this report on Form 10-K. Based on the evaluation, the principal executive officer and the principal financial officer have concluded that the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of December 31, 2015.

Management’s Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting

There were no material weaknesses identified at any Division or Subsidiary of the Company during 2015. The 2015 Report of Management on Internal Control over Financial Reporting and the related Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm on Internal Control over Financial Reporting are incorporated herein by this reference from pages 36 and 37 of the Company’s 2015 Annual Report to Shareholders, respectively.

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ITEM 9A.

CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES – CONTINUED

Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting

There were no changes in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the last fiscal quarter that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.

ITEM 9B.

OTHER INFORMATION

None.

PART III

ITEM 10.

DIRECTORS, EXECUTIVE OFFICERS AND CORPORATE GOVERNANCE

Attention is directed to the sections “Election of Directors,” “Board of Directors and Board Committees,” “Audit Committee Report” and “Beneficial Ownership of Shares” in the Company’s definitive Notice of 2016 Annual Meeting of Shareholders and related Proxy Statement (filed with the SEC pursuant to Regulation 14A not later than 120 days after the end of the fiscal year covered by this Form 10-K), which are incorporated herein by this reference.

With respect to Executive Officers, attention is directed to Part I of this Form 10-K.

The Company has adopted a Code of Ethics that applies to its Principal Executive Officer and Principal Financial and Accounting Officer, as well as to all employees, officers and Directors. The Code of Ethics is set forth as an exhibit to this Form 10-K. In addition, the Code of Ethics is posted on the Company’s website accessible through its Internet address of www.gormanrupp.com (under the heading “Investor Relations” and the sub-heading “Corporate Governance”), including any amendments.

ITEM 11.

EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION

Attention is directed to the sections “Board of Directors and Board Committees,” “Executive Compensation,” “Compensation Discussion and Analysis,” “Pension Benefits,” “Summary Compensation Table,” “Non-Employee Director Compensation,” “Risk Oversight,” “Compensation Committee Interlocks and Insider Participation,” and “Compensation Committee Report” in the Company’s definitive Notice of 2016 Annual Meeting of Shareholders and related Proxy Statement (filed pursuant to Regulation 14A not later than 120 days after the end of the fiscal year covered by this Form 10-K), which are incorporated herein by this reference.

ITEM 12.

SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS

Attention is directed to the section “Beneficial Ownership of Shares” and “Election of Directors” in the Company’s definitive Notice of 2016 Annual Meeting of Shareholders and related Proxy Statement (filed with the SEC pursuant to Regulation 14A not later than 120 days after the end of the fiscal year covered by this Form 10-K), which are incorporated herein by this reference.

On May 22, 1997, the Company’s Board of Directors adopted a Non-Employee Directors’ Compensation Plan, which was amended and restated on July 24, 2014 (the “Plan”) and became effective without shareholder approval. The Plan provides for compensation for regular services performed by each of the Company’s non-employee Directors. In addition to cash compensation, non-employee Directors receive an award of Common Shares (from the Company’s treasury) effective as of each July 1. The Plan expires on the earliest of (i) May 21, 2017, (ii) at such time as all of the Company’s Common Shares authorized for award under the Plan and registered under Form S-8 Registration Statement No. 333-30159 shall have been awarded and issued, (iii) at such time as the Company deregisters any Common Shares not issued under the foregoing Registration Statement, or (iv) at such time as the Plan is terminated by action of the Board of Directors. The number of

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ITEM 12.

SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS – CONTINUED

Common Shares which may be awarded under the Plan cannot exceed 50,000, subject to certain conditions (e.g., stock splits, stock dividends).

As of December 31, 2015, 73,000 Common Shares had been issued to non-employee Directors and 12,632 Common Shares remained available for future issuance (6,875 Common Shares were added as a result of the 5 for 4 stock split effective September 10, 2004; 7,093 Common Shares were added as a result of the 5 for 4 stock split effective December 8, 2006; 8,117 Common Shares were added as a result of the 5 for 4 stock split effective December 10, 2007; 8,021 were added as a result of the 5 for 4 stock split effective June 10, 2011; and 5,526 Common Shares were added as a result of the 5 for 4 stock split effective December 10, 2013). No options, warrants or rights are available for issuance under the Plan. Attention is directed to the sections “Board of Directors and Board Committees” and “Beneficial Ownership of Shares” in the Company’s definitive Notice of 2015 Annual Meeting of Shareholders and related Proxy Statement (filed with the SEC pursuant to Regulation 14A not later than 120 days after the end of the fiscal year covered by this Form 10-K), which is incorporated herein by this reference.

At the Company’s 2015 annual meeting of shareholders, the shareholders approved The Gorman-Rupp Company 2015 Omnibus Incentive Plan (the “2015 Plan”). Under the 2015 Plan, employees of the Company and its subsidiaries may be granted the following types of awards with respect to the Company’s common shares: restricted stock and restricted stock units, performance awards, stock options, stock appreciation rights and other share-based awards. During 2015, the Company’s awarded performance-based restricted stock under the 2015 Plan to certain employees. The maximum number of Company common shares available for issuance under the 2015 Plan is 1,000,000 shares.

Equity Compensation Plan Information

The following table provides information as of December 31, 2015 about the Company’s common shares that may be issued upon exercise of options, warrants and rights granted, and shares remaining available for issuance, under all of the Company’s existing equity compensation plans, including the 2015 Omnibus Incentive Plan and the Amended and Restated Non-Employee Directors’ Compensation Plan.


Plan Category	Number of securities to be issued upon exercise of outstanding options warrants and rights		Weighted average exercise price of outstanding options warrants and rights		Number of securities remaining available for future issuance under equity compensation plans
Equity compensation plans approved by shareholders		-0-	$	-0-		936,854
Non-Employee Directors’ Compensation Plan ( not approved by Shareholders)		-0-		-0-		12,632

Total		-0-	$	-0-		949,486

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ITEM 13.

CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS, AND DIRECTOR INDEPENDENCE

Attention is directed to the section “Board of Directors and Board Committees” and “Related Party Transactions” in the Company’s definitive Notice of 2016 Annual Meeting of Shareholders and related Proxy Statement (filed with the SEC pursuant to Regulation 14A not later than 120 days after the end of the fiscal year covered by this Form 10-K), which is incorporated herein by this reference. The Company has no relationships or transactions required to be reported by Item 404 of Regulation S-K.

ITEM 14.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTANT FEES AND SERVICES

Attention is directed to the section “Appointment of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm” in the Company’s definitive Notice of 2016 Annual Meeting of Shareholders and related Proxy Statement (filed with the SEC pursuant to Regulation 14A not later than 120 days after the end of the fiscal year covered by this Form 10-K), which is incorporated herein by this reference.

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ITEM 15.

EXHIBITS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES

The following documents are filed as part of this report:

1. Financial Statements

With respect to the audited consolidated financial statements of the Registrant and its subsidiaries, the following documents have been incorporated by reference into this report:

(i.)

Consolidated Statements of Income-Years ended December 31, 2015, 2014, 2013

(ii.)

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income-Years ended December 31, 2015 , 2014 and 2013

(iii.)

Consolidated Balance Sheets-December 31, 2015 and 2014

(iv.)

Consolidated Statements of Equity-Years ended December 31, 2015, 2014 and 2013

(v.)

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows-Years ended December 31, 2015, 2014 and 2013

(vi.)

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

(vii.)

2015 Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

(viii.)

2015 Report of Management on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting as of December 31, 2015

(ix.)

2015 Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm on Internal Control over Financial Reporting as of December 31, 2015

2. Financial Statement Schedules

All financial statement schedules for which provision is made in the applicable accounting regulation of the Securities and Exchange Commission are not required under the related instructions or are inapplicable, or the information required to be set forth therein is included in the consolidated financial statements or Notes thereto.

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ITEM 15.

EXHIBITS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES – CONTINUED

3. Exhibits

The exhibits listed below are submitted in a separate section of this report immediately following the Exhibit Index.




				(3)		(i) Articles of Incorporation and (ii) Regulations

				(4)		Instruments defining the rights of security holders, including indentures

				(10)		Material contracts

				(13)		Annual report to security holders

				(14)		Code of ethics

				(21)		Subsidiaries of the registrant

				(23)		Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

				(24)		Powers of attorney

				(31)		Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certifications

				(32)		Section 1350 Certifications

				(101.INS)		XBRL Instance Document

				(101.SCH)		XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document

				(101.CAL)		XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document

				(101.DEF)		XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document

				(101.LAB)		XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document

				(101.PRE)		XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) 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.


THE GORMAN-RUPP COMPANY

*By:		/s/ BRIGETTE A. BURNELL
		Brigette A. Burnell
		Attorney-In-Fact

Date: March 11, 2016

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the Registrant and in the capacities and on the date indicated.


*JEFFREY S. GORMAN				President and Chief Executive Officer and Director
Jeffrey S. Gorman				(Principal Executive Officer)

*WAYNE L. KNABEL				Chief Financial Officer
Wayne L. Knabel				(Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)

*JAMES C. GORMAN				Director
James C. Gorman

*M. ANN HARLAN				Director
M. Ann Harlan

*THOMAS E. HOAGLIN				Director
Thomas E. Hoaglin

*CHRISTOPHER H. LAKE				Director
Christopher H. Lake

*KENNETH R. REYNOLDS				Director
Kenneth R. Reynolds

*RICK R. TAYLOR				Director
Rick R. Taylor

*W. WAYNE WALSTON				Director
W. Wayne Walston

The undersigned, by signing her name hereto, does sign and execute this Annual Report on Form 10-K on behalf of The Gorman-Rupp Company and on behalf of each of the above-named Officers and Directors of The Gorman-Rupp Company pursuant to Powers of Attorney executed by The Gorman-Rupp Company and by each such Officer and Director and filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

March 11, 2016


By:		/s/ BRIGETTE A. BURNELL
		Brigette A. Burnell
		Attorney-In-Fact

ANNUAL REPORT ON FORM 10-K

THE GORMAN-RUPP COMPANY

For the Year Ended December 31, 2015

EXHIBIT INDEX


Exhibit Number		Description

(3)(4)(a)		Amended Articles of Incorporation, as amended

(3)(4)(b)		Amended Regulations*

(10)(a)		Form of Indemnification Agreement between the Company and its Directors**

(10)(b)		Form of Indemnification Agreement between the Company and its Officers**

(10)(c)		2015 Omnibus Incentive Plan****#

(10)(d)		Form of Performance Share Grant Agreement*****#

(10)(e)		Amended and Restated Non-Employee Directors’ Compensation Plan***#

(13)		Incorporated Portions of 2015 Annual Report to Shareholders

(14)		Code of Ethics

(21)		Subsidiaries of the Company

(23)		Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

(24)		Powers of Attorney

(31) (a)		Certification of Chief Executive Officer (Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002)

(31) (b)		Certification of Chief Financial Officer (Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002)

(32)		Certification Pursuant to 18 U. S. C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

(101.INS)		XBRL Instance Document

(101.SCH)		XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document

(101.CAL)		XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document

(101.DEF)		XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document

(101.LAB)		XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document

(101.PRE)		XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document

*	Incorporated herein by this reference from Exhibits (3)(ii)(4) of the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2015.

**	Incorporated herein by this reference from Exhibits (10)(a)(b) of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2014.

***	Incorporated herein by this reference from Exhibit (10) (1) of the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended June 30, 2014.

****	Incorporated herein by this reference from Exhibit 10.1 of the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on April 28, 2015.

*****

Incorporated herein by this reference from Exhibit 10.1 of the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on May 4, 2015.

#	Management contract or compensatory plan or arrangement.

Exhibit (3) (4) (a)

Effective May 24, 2007

AMENDED ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION

THE GORMAN-RUPP COMPANY

(AS AMENDED)

ARTICLE I: The name of the Company shall be The Gorman-Rupp Company.

ARTICLE II: The place in the State of Ohio where the principal office of the Company is to be located is the City of Mansfield, Richland County.

ARTICLE III: The purposes for which, and for any of which, the Company is formed is to buy, sell and generally deal in, in every manner, and to develop, manufacture, repair, treat and finish in every manner, materials, articles or products of every kind and description, to provide services of all kinds, and to do all things necessary or incidental to any of the foregoing, including owning, holding and dealing, in every manner, in all real and personal property necessary or incidental to the foregoing purposes.

The Company reserves the right at any time and from time to time to substantially change its purposes in any manner now or hereafter permitted by statute. Any change of the purposes of the Company authorized or approved by the holders of shares entitled to exercise the proportion of the voting power of the Company now or hereafter required by statute for such authorization or approval shall be binding and conclusive upon every shareholder of the Company as fully as if such shareholder had voted therefore; and no shareholder, notwithstanding that he may have voted against such change of purposes or may have objected in writing thereto, shall be entitled to payment of the fair cash value of his shares.

ARTICLE IV: The number of shares which the Company is authorized to have outstanding is 35,000,000 Common Shares, without par value.

Each Common Share shall be equal to every other Common Share. The holders of Common Shares shall be entitled to one vote for each share upon all matters presented to the shareholders.

ARTICLE V: No holders of any class of shares of the Company shall have any pre-emptive right to purchase or have offered to them for purchase any shares or other securities of the Company.

ARTICLE VI: The Company may from time to time, pursuant to authorization by its Directors and without action by the shareholders, purchase or otherwise acquire shares of the Company of any class or series upon such terms and in such amounts as the Directors shall determine, to the extent permitted by law; subject, however, to such limitation or restriction, if any, as may be imposed by the terms of any class or series of shares or other securities of the Company outstanding at the time of the purchase or acquisition in question.

ARTICLE VII: Any and every statute of the State of Ohio hereafter enacted whereby the rights, powers and privileges of corporations or of the shareholders of corporations organized under the laws of the State of Ohio are increased or diminished or in any way affected, or whereby effect is given to the action taken by any number, less than all, of the shareholders of any such corporation, shall apply to the Company and shall be binding not only upon the Company but upon every shareholder of the Company to the same extent as if such statute had been in force on the date of filing these Amended Articles of Incorporation of the Company in the office of the Secretary of State of Ohio.

ARTICLE VIII: These Amended Articles of Incorporation supersede and take the place of the heretofore existing Articles of Incorporation of the Company and all amendments thereto.

Exhibit 13

ANNUAL REPORT 2015

Report of Independent Registered

Public Accounting Firm

The Board of Directors and Shareholders of

The Gorman-Rupp Company

We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of The Gorman-Rupp Company as of December 31, 2015 and 2014, and the related consolidated statements of income, comprehensive income, equity and cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2015. These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits.

We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the consolidated financial position of The Gorman-Rupp Company at December 31, 2015 and 2014, and the consolidated results of its operations and its cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2015, in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.

We also have audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States), The Gorman-Rupp Company’s internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2015, based on criteria established in Internal Control – Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (2013 framework), and our report dated March 11, 2016 expressed an unqualified opinion thereon.

/s/ Ernst & Young LLP

Cleveland, Ohio

March 11, 2016

THE GORMAN-RUPP COMPANY

Consolidated Statements of Income


	Year ended December 31,
(Thousands of dollars, except shares and per share amounts)	2015			2014			2013
Net sales	$	406,150		$	434,925		$	391,665
Cost of products sold		313,570			327,366			298,010

Gross profit		92,580			107,559			93,655
Selling, general and administrative expenses		56,189			54,254			51,734

Operating income		36,391			53,305			41,921
Other income		1,157			940			3,050
Other expense		(282	)		(511	)		(694	)

Income before income taxes		37,266			53,734			44,277
Income taxes		12,157			17,593			14,173

Net income	$	25,109		$	36,141		$	30,104

Earnings per share	$	0.96		$	1.38		$	1.15

Average number of shares outstanding		26,192,072			26,256,824			26,249,324

See notes to consolidated financial statements.

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income


	Year ended December 31,
(Thousands of dollars)	2015			2014			2013
Net income	$	25,109		$	36,141		$	30,104
Cumulative translation adjustments		(4,719	)		(3,276	)		(1,381	)
Pension and postretirement medical liability adjustments, net of tax		(370	)		(5,589	)		9,202

Other comprehensive (loss) income		(5,089	)		(8,865	)		7,821

Comprehensive income	$	20,020		$	27,276		$	37,925

See notes to consolidated financial statements.

ANNUAL REPORT 2015

Consolidated Balance Sheets


	December 31,
(Thousands of dollars)	2015			2014
Assets
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	23,724		$	24,491
Accounts receivable – net		76,758			70,734
Inventories – net		82,818			94,760
Deferred income taxes		—			4,694
Prepaid and other		6,091			6,030

Total current assets		189,391			200,709
Property, plant and equipment:
Land		3,736			3,562
Buildings		104,128			100,943
Machinery and equipment		163,875			162,155

		271,739			266,660
Accumulated depreciation		(141,852	)		(132,696	)

Property, plant and equipment – net		129,887			133,964
Other assets		3,860			6,313
Goodwill and other intangible assets – net		41,063			39,918

Total assets	$	364,201		$	380,904

See notes to consolidated financial statements.

THE GORMAN-RUPP COMPANY


	December 31,
	2015			2014
Liabilities and equity
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable	$	14,529		$	17,908
Short-term debt		—			12,000
Payroll and employee related liabilities		10,871			11,355
Commissions payable		7,950			9,448
Deferred revenue		1,741			4,166
Accrued expenses		8,369			9,469

Total current liabilities		43,460			64,346
Pension benefits		9,309			4,496
Postretirement benefits		20,784			21,297
Deferred and other income taxes		3,627			8,798

Total liabilities		77,180			98,937
Equity:
Common shares, without par value:
Authorized – 35,000,000 shares;
Outstanding – 26,083,623 shares at December 31, 2015 and 26,260,543 shares at December 31, 2014 (after deducting treasury shares of 965,173 and 788,253, respectively), at stated capital amount		5,095			5,133
Additional paid-in capital		—			3,059
Retained earnings		304,341			291,101
Accumulated other comprehensive loss		(22,415	)		(17,326	)

Total equity		287,021			281,967

Total liabilities and equity	$	364,201		$	380,904

ANNUAL REPORT 2015

Consolidated Statements of Equity


	Common Shares						Additional Paid-In			Retained			Accumulated Other Comprehensive
(Thousands of dollars, except share and per share amounts)	Shares			Dollars			Capital			Earnings			(Loss) Income			Total
Balances January 1, 2013		26,245,543		$	5,130		$	2,693		$	243,178		$	(16,282	)	$	234,719
Net income											30,104						30,104
Other comprehensive income														7,821			7,821
Issuance of treasury shares		7,500			1			129			28						158
Cash dividends—$0.330 per share											(8,662	)					(8,662	)

Balances December 31, 2013		26,253,043			5,131			2,822			264,648			(8,461	)		264,140
Net income											36,141						36,141
Other comprehensive loss														(8,865	)		(8,865	)
Issuance of treasury shares		7,500			2			237			27						266
Cash dividends—$0.370 per share											(9,715	)					(9,715	)

Balances December 31, 2014		26,260,543			5,133			3,059			291,101			(17,326	)		281,967
Net income											25,109						25,109
Other comprehensive loss														(5,089	)		(5,089	)
Issuance of treasury shares		7,500			2			184			26						212
Treasury shares repurchased		(184,420	)		(40	)		(3,243	)		(1,296	)					(4,579	)
Cash dividends—$0.405 per share											(10,599	)					(10,599	)

Balances December 31, 2015		26,083,623		$	5,095		$	—		$	304,341		$	(22,415	)	$	287,021

See notes to consolidated financial statements.

THE GORMAN-RUPP COMPANY

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows


	Year ended December 31,
(Thousands of dollars)	2015			2014			2013
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income	$	25,109		$	36,141		$	30,104
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization		15,282			14,615			13,588
Pension expense		7,657			2,708			7,164
Contributions to pension plan		(4,000	)		(2,500	)		(4,200	)
Deferred income taxes		(563	)		(1,367	)		241
Gain on sale of property, plant and equipment		(88	)		(343	)		(2,535	)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of effects of acquisitions:
Accounts receivable – net		(4,750	)		(8,529	)		(662	)
Inventories – net		12,576			(2,987	)		(48	)
Accounts payable		(4,123	)		(693	)		2,985
Commissions payable		(1,498	)		3,367			(1,487	)
Deferred revenue		(2,425	)		(3,024	)		7,112
Accrued expenses		(2,436	)		(3,700	)		6,947
Benefit obligations and other		(58	)		(4,685	)		(8,823	)

Net cash provided by operating activities		40,683			29,003			50,386
Cash flows from investing activities:
Capital additions – net		(8,260	)		(13,278	)		(21,014	)
Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment		466			681			2,905
Payments for acquisitions, net of cash acquired		(3,386	)		(16,667	)		—

Net cash used for investing activities		(11,180	)		(29,264	)		(18,109	)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Cash dividends		(10,599	)		(9,715	)		(8,662	)
Treasury shares repurchased		(4,579	)		—			—
Proceeds from bank borrowings		—			18,000			6,000
Payments to banks for borrowings		(13,912	)		(15,000	)		(19,000	)

Net cash used for financing activities		(29,090	)		(6,715	)		(21,662	)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash		(1,180	)		344			389

Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents		(767	)		(6,632	)		11,004
Cash and cash equivalents:
Beginning of year		24,491			31,123			20,119

End of period	$	23,724		$	24,491		$	31,123

See notes to consolidated financial statements.

ANNUAL REPORT 2015

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

(Amounts in tables in thousands of dollars)

Note A – Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

General Information and Basis of Presentation

The consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles and include the accounts of the Company and its wholly-owned subsidiaries. All significant intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated. Earnings per share are calculated based on the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding.

Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments

The Company considers highly liquid instruments with maturities of 90 days or less to be cash equivalents. The Company periodically makes short-term investments for which cost approximates fair value. Short-term investments at December 31, 2015 and 2014 consist primarily of certificates of deposit, and are classified as prepaid and other on the Consolidated Balance Sheets.

Accounts Receivable and Allowance for Doubtful Accounts

Accounts receivable are stated at the historical carrying amount net of allowance for doubtful accounts. The Company maintains an allowance for doubtful accounts for estimated losses from the failure of its customers to make required payments for products delivered. The Company estimates this allowance based on knowledge of the financial condition of customers, review of historical receivables and reserve trends and other relevant information.

Inventories

Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or market. The costs for approximately 73% of inventories at December 31, 2015 and 75% of inventories at December 31, 2014 are determined using the last-in, first-out (LIFO) method, with the remainder determined using the first-in, first-out (FIFO) method. Cost components include materials, inbound freight costs, labor and allocations of fixed and variable overheads on an absorption costing basis.

Long-Lived Assets

Property, plant and equipment are stated on the basis of cost. Repairs and maintenance costs are expensed as incurred. Depreciation for property, plant and equipment and amortization for finite-lived intangible assets are computed using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets and are included in cost of products sold and selling, general and administrative expenses based on the use of the assets. Depreciation expense was $13.8 million, $13.2 million and $12.4 million during 2015, 2014 and 2013, respectively.

Depreciation of property, plant and equipment is determined based on the following lives:


Buildings			20-50 years
Machinery and equipment			5-15 years
Software			3-5 years

Amortization of finite-lived intangible assets is determined based on the following lives:


Technology and drawings			13-20 years
Customer relationships			9-15 years
Other intangibles			2-18 years

Long-lived assets, except goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets, are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate the carrying amount may not be recovered through future net cash flows generated by the assets. Impairment losses may be recorded when the undiscounted cash flows estimated to be generated by those assets are less than the assets’ carrying amounts based on the excess of the carrying amounts over the estimated fair value of the assets.

Goodwill and Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets

Goodwill and other indefinite-lived intangible assets are not amortized but are reviewed annually for impairment as of October 1 or whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate there may be a possible permanent loss of value using either a quantitative or qualitative analysis. The Company uses a market-based approach to estimate the fair value of our reporting units and performs a quantitative analysis using a discounted cash flow model and other valuation techniques, but may elect to perform a qualitative analysis when deemed appropriate.

For 2015, the Company used a quantitative analysis for substantially all of its goodwill impairment testing under which the fair value for each reporting unit was estimated using a discounted cash flow model, which considered forecasted cash flows discounted at an estimated weighted-average cost of capital. The forecasted cash flows were based on the Company’s long-term operating plan and a terminal value was used to estimate the cash flows beyond the period covered by the operating plan. The weighted-average cost of capital is an estimate of the overall after-tax rate of return required by equity and debt market holders of a business enterprise. These analyses require the exercise of significant judgments, including judgments about appropriate discount rates, perpetual growth rates and the timing of expected future cash flows. Sensitivity analyses were performed around these assumptions in order to assess the reasonableness of the assumptions and the resulting estimated fair values. For 2015, based on the quantitative analysis, the fair values of the Company’s reporting units continue to exceed the respective carrying amounts. See Note J for additional information.

A qualitative analysis may be performed by assessing certain trends and factors, including projected market outlook and growth rates, forecasted and actual sales and operating profit margins, discount rates, industry data and other relevant qualitative factors. These trends and factors are compared to, and based on, the assumptions used in the most recent quantitative assessment.

THE GORMAN-RUPP COMPANY

Indefinite-lived intangible assets primarily consist of trademarks and trade names. The fair value of these assets is determined using a royalty relief methodology similar to that employed when the associated assets were acquired, but using updated estimates of future sales, cash flows and profitability. For 2015 and 2014, the fair value of indefinite lived intangible assets exceeded their carrying value.

For additional information about goodwill and other intangible assets, see Note H.

Revenue Recognition

The Company’s revenues from product sales are recognized when all of the following criteria are met: persuasive evidence of a sale arrangement exists, the price is fixed or determinable, product delivery has occurred or services have been rendered, there are no further obligations to customers and collectability is probable. Product delivery occurs when the risks and rewards of ownership and title pass, which normally occurs upon shipment to the customer.

Concentration of Credit Risk

The Company generally does not require collateral from its customers and has a very good collection history. There were no sales to a single customer that exceeded 10% of total net sales for the years ended December 31, 2015, 2014 or 2013.

Shipping and Handling Costs

The Company classifies all amounts billed to customers for shipping and handling as revenue and reflects related shipping and handling costs in cost of products sold.

Advertising

The Company expenses all advertising costs as incurred, which for the years ended December 31, 2015, 2014 and 2013 totaled $3.2 million, $3.5 million, and $3.4 million, respectively.

Product Warranties

A liability is established for estimated future warranty and service claims based on historical claims experience and specific product failures. The Company expenses warranty costs directly to cost of products sold. Changes in the Company’s product warranty liability are:


	2015			2014			2013
Balance at beginning of year	$	1,166		$	1,170		$	1,133
Provision		1,732			1,607			1,220
Claims		(1,518	)		(1,611	)		(1,183	)

Balance at end of year	$	1,380		$	1,166		$	1,170

Foreign Currency Translation

Assets and liabilities of the Company’s operations outside the United States which are accounted for in a functional currency other than U.S. dollars are translated into U.S.

dollars using year-end exchange rates. Revenues and expenses are translated at weighted-average exchange rates effective during the year. Foreign currency translation gains and losses are included as a component of accumulated other comprehensive loss within equity.

Gains and losses resulting from foreign currency transactions, the amounts of which are not material, are included in other income and expense.

Fair Value

The carrying value of cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, accounts payable and short-term debt approximates their fair value.

Use of Estimates

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

Reclassification

Certain amounts for 2014 and 2014 have been reclassified to conform to the 2015 presentation.

New Accounting Pronouncements

The Company considers the applicability and impact of all Accounting Standard Updates (“ASUs”). ASUs not listed below were assessed and determined to be either not applicable or are expected to have minimal impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

In November 2015 the FASB issued ASU 2015-17, “ Income Taxes (Topic 740): Balance Sheet Classification of Deferred Taxes ” which amended accounting guidance related to the presentation of deferred tax liabilities and assets. The amended guidance requires that all deferred tax liabilities and assets be classified as noncurrent on the balance sheet. This guidance is effective for reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2016; however, early adoption is permitted. The Company adopted ASU 2015-17 during the quarter ended December 31, 2015. No prior periods were retrospectively adjusted.

In May 2014, the FASB issued ASU 2014-09, “ Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606), ” which supersedes most current revenue recognition guidance, including industry-specific guidance, and requires entities to recognize revenue in a way that depicts the transfer of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled to in exchange for those goods or services. ASU 2014-09 is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2016; however, in July 2015, the FASB approved a one year deferral of this standard, with a new effective date for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2017. The Company currently does not expect the adoption of ASU 2014-09 to have a material impact on its consolidated financial statements.

ANNUAL REPORT 2015

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

(Amounts in tables in thousands of dollars)

Note B – Allowance for Doubtful Accounts

The allowance for doubtful accounts was $917,000 and $474,000 at December 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively.

Note C – Inventories

Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or market. Replacement cost approximates current cost and the excess over LIFO cost is approximately $59.1 million and $57.9 million at December 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively. Some inventory quantities were reduced during 2015, resulting in liquidation of some LIFO quantities carried at lower costs from earlier years versus current year costs. The related effect increased net income by $363,000. Allowances for excess and obsolete inventory totaled $5.0 million and $4.6 million at December 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively.


Inventories-net	2015		2014
Raw materials and in-process	$	25,652	$	16,217
Finished parts		46,270		42,414
Finished products		10,896		36,129

Total net inventories	$	82,818	$	94,760

Note D – Financing Arrangements

In May 2014, the Company borrowed $18.0 million under an unsecured bank loan agreement to finance the acquisition of Bayou City Pump, Inc. The loan bore interest at LIBOR plus 0.75%, adjustable and payable monthly with annual renewal. At December 31, 2015, there was no balance outstanding on the loan.

The Company may borrow up to $20.0 million with interest at LIBOR plus 0.75% or at alternative rates as selected by the Company under an unsecured bank line of credit which matures in November 2017. At December 31, 2015 and 2014, $19.99 million and $20.0 million, respectively, were available for borrowing after deducting $6,000 in outstanding letters of credit in 2015.

The Company also has an $8.0 million unsecured bank line of credit with interest at LIBOR plus 0.75% payable monthly which matures in May 2016. At December 31, 2015 and 2014, $3.9 million and $6.0 million, respectively, was available for borrowing after deducting $4.1 million and $4.0 million in outstanding letters of credit, respectively.

The Company also has a $3.0 million bank guarantee with interest at 1.75% in an agreement dated June 2015. At December 31, 2015, $600,000 was available for borrowing after deducting $2.4 million in outstanding letters of credit.

The financing arrangements described above contain nominal restrictive covenants, including limits on additional borrowings and maintenance of certain operating and financial ratios. At December 31, 2015 and 2014, the Company was in compliance with all requirements.

Interest expense, which approximates interest paid, was $122,000, $134,000 and $146,000 in 2015, 2014 and 2013, respectively.

The Company has operating leases for certain offices, manufacturing facilities, land, office equipment and automobiles. Rental expense relating to operating leases was $1.0 million in 2015 and $1.1 million in 2014 and 2013.

The future minimum lease payments due under these operating leases as of December 31, 2015 are:


2016		2017		2018		2019		2020		Thereafter		Total
$	838	$	551	$	416	$	168	$	44	$	10	$	2,027

Note E – Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss

The reclassifications out of accumulated other comprehensive loss as reported in the Consolidated Statement of Income are:


Pension and other post retirement benefits:	2015			2014			2013
Recognized actuarial loss (a)	$	1,581		$	483		$	1,357
Settlement loss (b)		2,584			—			2,756
Settlement loss (c)		1,199			—			1,413
Total before income tax		5,364			483			5,526
Income tax		(1,749	)		(177	)		(2,006	)

Net of income tax	$	3,615		$	306		$	3,520

(a)	The recognized actuarial loss is included in the computation of net periodic benefit cost. See Note G for additional details.

(b)	This portion of the settlement loss is included in cost of products sold in the Consolidated Statements of Income.

(c)	This portion of the settlement loss is included in selling, general and administrative expenses in the Consolidated Statements of Income.

The components of accumulated other comprehensive loss as reported in the Consolidated Balance Sheets are:


	Currency Translation Adjustments			Pension and OPEB Adjustments			Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income
Balance at January 1, 2013	$	319		$	(16,601	)	$	(16,282	)
Reclassifications adjustments		—			5,526			5,526
Current period (charge) credit		(1,381	)		8,925			7,544
Income tax benefit		—			(5,249	)		(5,249	)

Balance at December 31, 2013		(1,062	)		(7,399	)		(8,461	)
Reclassification adjustments		—			483			483
Current period charge		(3,276	)		(9,294	)		(12,570	)
Income tax charge		—			3,222			3,222

Balance at December 31, 2014		(4,338	)		(12,988	)		(17,326	)
Reclassifications adjustments		—			5,364			5,364
Current period charge		(4,719	)		(6,038	)		(10,757	)
Income tax benefit		—			304			304

Balance at December 31, 2015	$	(9,057	)	$	(13,358	)	$	(22,415	)

THE GORMAN-RUPP COMPANY

Note F – Income Taxes

The components of income before income taxes are:


	2015		2014		2013
United States	$	35,391	$	49,692	$	40,374
Foreign countries		1,875		4,042		3,903

Total	$	37,266	$	53,734	$	44,277

The components of income tax expense are:


	2015			2014			2013
Current expense:
Federal	$	11,465		$	16,638		$	12,159
Foreign		292			946			792
State and local		963			1,376			981

		12,720			18,960			13,932

Deferred (benefit) expense:
Federal		(443	)		(1,181	)		108
Foreign		(112	)		(114	)		(38	)
State and local		(8	)		(72	)		171

		(563	)		(1,367	)		241

Income tax expense	$	12,157		$	17,593		$	14,173

The reconciliation between income tax expense and the amount computed by applying the statutory federal income tax rate of 35% to income before income taxes is:


	2015			2014			2013
Income taxes at statutory rate	$	13,043		$	18,807		$	15,497
State and local income taxes, net of federal tax benefit		680			674			587
Research and development tax credits		(380	)		(371	)		(740	)
Domestic production activities deduction		(964	)		(1,324	)		(952	)
Lower foreign taxes differential		(476	)		(583	)		(612	)
Uncertain tax positions		26			53			94
Valuation allowance		(59	)		174			162
Other		287			163			137

Income tax expense	$	12,157		$	17,593		$	14,173

The Company made income tax payments of $13.5 million, $19.4 million, $13.2 million in 2015, 2014, and 2013, respectively.

Deferred income tax assets and liabilities consist of:


	2015			2014			2013
Deferred tax assets:
Inventories	$	1,664		$	1,030		$	1,688
Accrued liabilities		2,450			2,538			2,341
Postretirement health benefits obligation		7,547			7,602			6,545
Pension		3,443			1,649			—
Deferred revenue		—			1,267			—
Other		292			550			101

Total deferred tax assets		15,396			14,636			10,675
Valuation allowance		(277	)		(336	)		(162	)

Net deferred tax assets		15,119			14,300			10,513
Deferred tax liabilities:
Depreciation and amortization		(18,059	)		(17,711	)		(16,858	)
Pension		—			—			(1,634	)

Total deferred tax liabilities		(18,059	)		(17,711	)		(18,492	)

Net deferred tax liabilities	$	(2,940	)	$	(3,411	)	$	(7,979	)

The Company has a valuation allowance as of December 31, 2015 of $277,000 against certain of its deferred tax assets. The comparable amount of valuation allowance at December 31, 2014 was $336,000. ASC 740 requires that a valuation allowance be recorded against deferred tax assets when it is more likely than not that some or all of a Company’s deferred tax assets will not be realized based on available positive and negative evidence.

At December 31, 2015, total unrecognized tax benefits were $567,000. Of the total, $447,000 of unrecognized tax benefits, if ultimately recognized, would reduce the Company’s annual effective tax rate.

A reconciliation of the beginning and ending amount of unrecognized tax benefits is as follows:


	2015			2014			2013
Balance at beginning of year	$	576		$	516		$	421
Additions based on tax positions related to the current year		113			158			189
Reductions due to lapse of applicable statute of limitations		(101	)		(98	)		(46	)
Settlements		(21	)		—			(48	)

Balance at end of year	$	567		$	576		$	516

The Company is subject to income taxes in the U.S. federal and various state, local and foreign jurisdictions. Income tax regulations within each jurisdiction are subject to the interpretation of the related tax laws and regulations and require significant judgment to apply. With few exceptions, the Company is no longer subject

ANNUAL REPORT 2015

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

(Amounts in tables in thousands of dollars)

to U.S. federal, state and local, or non-U.S. income tax examinations by tax authorities for the years before 2011. The Company has $56,000 of unrecognized tax benefits recorded for periods which the relevant statutes of limitations expire in the next 12 months.

The Company is currently under examination by the Internal Revenue Service for its tax year ending December 31, 2013. Any adjustment from this examination is not expected to have a material impact on the consolidated financial position or results of operations of the Company. Management anticipates this examination will be resolved within the next 12 months.

The Company has state tax credit carryforwards of $533,000 and $545,000 as of December 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively, set to expire between 2018 and 2025.

The Company recognizes interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits in income tax expense for all periods presented. The Company accrued approximately $116,000 and $99,000 for the payment of interest and penalties at December 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively.

The Company did not provide taxes with respect to $19.8 million of undistributed earnings at December 31, 2015, since the earnings are considered by the Company to be permanently reinvested. In an unanticipated future event where these earnings are distributed or deemed distributed in a taxable transaction, the Company may be subject to United States income tax and foreign withholding taxes, the net tax liability of which is estimated to be $1.4 million.

In September 2013, the Internal Revenue Service issued final regulations governing the income tax treatment of acquisitions, dispositions, and repairs of tangible property. Taxpayers are required to follow the new regulations in taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 2014. The impact of the regulations is not material to the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

Note G – Pensions and Other Postretirement Benefits

The Company sponsors a defined benefit pension plan (“Plan”) covering certain domestic employees. Benefits are based on each covered employee’s years of service and compensation. The Plan is funded in conformity with the funding requirements of applicable U.S. regulations. The Plan was closed to new participants effective January 1, 2008. Employees hired after this date, in eligible locations, participate in an enhanced 401(k) plan instead of the defined benefit pension plan. Employees hired prior to this date continue to accrue benefits.

Additionally, the Company sponsors defined contribution pension plans made available to all domestic and Canadian employees. Total contributions to the plans in 2015 and 2014 were $1.6 million and were $1.3 million in 2013.

The Company also sponsors a non-contributory defined benefit health care plan that provides health benefits to certain domestic and Canadian retirees and their spouses.

The Company funds the cost of these benefits as incurred. For measurement purposes, and based on maximum benefits as defined by the plan, a zero percent annual rate of increase in the per capita cost of covered health care benefits for retirees age 65 and over was assumed for 2015 and is expected to remain constant going forward. A 5% rate of increase for retirees under age 65 was assumed.

The Company recognizes the obligations associated with its defined benefit pension plan and defined benefit health care plan in its consolidated financial statements. The following table presents the plans’ funded status as of the measurement date reconciled with amounts recognized in the Company’s consolidated balance sheets:


	Pension Plan						Postretirement Plan
	2015			2014			2015			2014
Accumulated benefit obligation at end of year	$	63,830		$	65,454		$	22,430		$	22,813

Change in projected benefit obligation:
Benefit obligation at beginning of year	$	80,069		$	70,635		$	22,813		$	19,794
Service cost		3,064			2,904			1,194			907
Interest cost		2,640			2,895			790			845
Settlement		1,431			—			—			—
Benefits paid		(10,069	)		(3,584	)		(1,094	)		(1,736	)
Effect of foreign exchange		—			—			(94	)		(49	)
Actuarial loss (gain)		465			7,219			(1,179	)		3,052

Benefit obligation at end of year	$	77,600		$	80,069		$	22,430		$	22,813

Change in plan assets:
Plan assets at beginning of year	$	75,573		$	70,889		$	—		$	—
Actual return on plan assets		(1,213	)		5,768			—			—
Employer contributions		4,000			2,500			1,094			1,736
Benefits paid		(10,069	)		(3,584	)		(1,094	)		(1,736	)

Plan assets at end of year		68,291			75,573			—			—

Funded status at end of year	$	(9,309	)	$	(4,496	)	$	(22,430	)	$	(22,813	)

Amounts recognized in the Consolidated Balance Sheets consist of:
Current liabilities	$	—		$	—		$	(1,646	)	$	(1,516	)
Noncurrent liabilities		(9,309	)		(4,496	)		(20,784	)		(21,297	)

Total liabilities	$	(9,309	)	$	(4,496	)	$	(22,430	)	$	(22,813	)

THE GORMAN-RUPP COMPANY


	Pension Plan						Postretirement Plan
	2015			2014			2015			2014
Amounts recognized in accumulated other comprehensive loss consist of:
Net actuarial loss (gain)	$	29,992		$	28,836		$	(8,082	)	$	(7,601	)
Deferred tax (benefit) expense		(11,590	)		(11,162	)		3,038			2,915

After tax actuarial loss (gain)	$	18,402		$	17,674		$	(5,044	)	$	(4,686	)


Components of net periodic benefit cost:
	2015			2014			2013
Pension Plan
Service cost	$	3,064		$	2,904		$	3,144
Interest cost		2,640			2,895			2,851
Expected return on plan assets		(4,060	)		(4,755	)		(5,080	)
Recognized actuarial loss		2,230			1,664			2,080
Settlement loss		3,783			—			4,169

Net periodic benefit cost	$	7,657		$	2,708		$	7,164

Other changes in pension plan assets and benefit obligations recognized in other comprehensive loss:
Net loss (gain)	$	1,156		$	4,541		$	(10,734	)

Total expense (income) recognized in net periodic benefit cost and other comprehensive income	$	8,813		$	7,249		$	(3,570	)

Postretirement Plan
Service cost	$	1,194		$	907		$	1,153
Interest cost		790			845			724
Recognized actuarial gain		(649	)		(1,181	)		(723	)

Net periodic benefit cost	$	1,335		$	571		$	1,154
Other changes in post retirement plan assets and benefit obligations recognized in other comprehensive loss:
Net (loss) gain	$	(529	)	$	4,233		$	(3,717	)

Total expense (income) recognized in net periodic benefit cost and other comprehensive income	$	806		$	4,804		$	(2,563	)

During 2015 and 2013, the Company recorded settlement losses relating to retirees that received lump-sum distributions from the Company’s defined benefit pension plan totaling $3.8 million and $4.2 million, respectively. These charges were the result of lump-sum payments to retirees which exceeded the Plan’s actuarial service and interest cost thresholds in each of 2015 and 2013. The cost threshold was not exceeded in 2014.

The prior service cost is amortized on a straight-line basis over the average estimated remaining service period of active participants. The unrecognized actuarial gain or loss in excess of the greater of 10% of the benefit obligation or the market value of plan assets is also amortized on a straight-line basis over the average estimated remaining service period of active participants.


	Pension						Postretirement
	Benefits						Benefits
	2015			2014			2015			2014
Weighted-average assumptions used to determine benefit obligations at December 31:
Discount rate		3.70	%		3.45	%		3.90	%		3.60	%
Rate of compensation increase		3.50	%		3.50	%		—			—
Weighted-average assumptions used to determine net periodic benefit cost for years ended December 31:
Discount rate		3.67	%		4.30	%		3.60	%		4.50	%
Expected long-term rate of return on plan assets		6.00	%		7.00	%		—			—
Rate of compensation increase		3.50	%		3.50	%		—			—

To enhance the Company’s efforts to mitigate the impact of the defined benefit pension plan on its financial statements, the Company has recently moved towards a liability driven investing model to more closely align assets with liabilities based on when the liabilities are expected to come due. Currently, based on 2015 funding levels, equities may comprise between 14% and 34% of the Plan’s market value. Fixed income investments may comprise between 60% and 80% of the Plan’s market value. Alternative investments may comprise between 0% and 12% of the Plan’s market value. Cash and cash equivalents (including all senior debt securities with less than one year to maturity) may comprise between 0% and 10% of the Plan’s market value.

Financial instruments included in pension plan assets are categorized into a fair value hierarchy of three levels, based on the degree of subjectivity inherent in the valuation methodology. Level 1 assets are based on unadjusted quoted prices in active markets that are accessible to the reporting entity at the measurement date for identical assets. Level 2 assets are valued at inputs other than quoted prices in active markets for identical assets that are observable either directly or indirectly for substantially the full term of the assets. Level 3 assets are valued based on unobservable inputs for the asset (i.e., supported by little or no market activity). These inputs include management’s own assessments about the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing assets (including assumptions about risk). The level in the fair value hierarchy within which the fair value measurement is classified is determined based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measure in its entirety.

ANNUAL REPORT 2015

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

(Amounts in tables in thousands of dollars)

All of the Plan’s assets are in level 1 or level 2 within the fair value hierarchy and the following table sets forth by asset class the Plan’s fair value of assets.

Plan fair value asset allocation by category:


2015	$		%
Level 1
Equity	$	16,908		25	%
Fixed Income		1,468		2	%
Mutual Funds		3,476		5	%
Money Fund and Cash		1,011		1	%

Total Level 1		22,863		33	%
Level 2
Fixed Income		41,984		62	%
Money Fund		3,428		5	%

Total Level 2		45,412		67	%
Level 3
Total Level 3		—		—

Total fair value of Plan assets	$	68,275		100	%


2014	$		%
Level 1
Equity	$	17,819		23	%
Fixed Income		2,169		3	%
Mutual Funds		3,598		5	%
Money Fund and Cash		1,901		3	%

Total Level 1		25,487		34	%
Level 2
Fixed Income		47,716		63	%
Money Fund		2,362		3	%

Total Level 2		50,078		66	%
Level 3
Total Level 3		—		—

Total fair value of Plan assets	$	75,565		100	%

Contributions

The Company may contribute $2 million to $6 million to its pension plan in 2016.

Expected future benefit payments

The following benefit payments are expected to be paid as follows based on actuarial calculations:


	2016		2017		2018		2019		2020		Thereafter
Pension	$	5,524	$	7,498	$	7,544	$	6,055	$	7,205	$	29,274
Postretirement		1,678		1,677		1,651		1,656		1,666		8,757

A one percentage point increase in the assumed health care trend rate would increase postretirement expense by approximately $274,000, changing the benefit obligation by approximately $2.1 million; while a one percentage point decrease in the assumed health care trend rate would decrease postretirement expense by approximately $232,000, changing the benefit obligation

by approximately $1.8 million. The assumed trend rates for healthcare costs are a 5% increase per year for retirees prior to the age 65 and 0% for retirees post age 65.

A one percentage point change in the assumed rate of return on the defined benefit pension plan assets is estimated to have an approximate $677,000 effect on pension expense. Additionally, a one percentage point increase in the discount rate is estimated to have a $1.6 million decrease in pension expense, while a one percentage point decrease in the discount rate is estimated to have a $1.9 million increase in pension expense.

Note H – Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets

Changes in the carrying value of goodwill during the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2014 are as follows:


	Goodwill
Balance at January 1, 2014	$	18,046
Acquisitions		4,725
Foreign currency		(156	)

Balance at December 31, 2014		22,615
Acquisitions		2,428
Foreign currency		(484	)

Balance at December 31, 2015	$	24,559

The major components of goodwill and other intangible assets are:


	2015				2014
	Historical Cost		Accumulated Amortization		Historical Cost		Accumulated Amortization
Finite-lived intangible assets:
Customer relationships	$	12,706	$	4,430	$	12,175	$	3,372
Technology and drawings		6,745		2,412		6,620		2,035
Other intangibles		2,406		1,577		1,544		1,517

Total finite-lived intangible assets		21,857		8,419		20,339		6,924
Goodwill		24,559		—		22,615		—
Trade names and trademarks		3,066		—		3,888		—

Total	$	49,482	$	8,419	$	46,842	$	6,924

Amortization of intangible assets in 2015, 2014 and 2013 was $1.5 million, $1.4 million and $1.2 million, respectively. Amortization of these intangible assets for 2016 through 2020 is expected to approximate $1.5 million per year.

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Note I – Business Segment Information

The Company operates in one business segment comprising the design, manufacture and sale of pumps and pump systems. The Company’s products are used in water, wastewater, construction, industrial, petroleum, original equipment, agriculture, fire protection, heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC), military and other liquid-handling applications.

The pumps and pump systems are marketed in the United States and worldwide through a network of more than 1,000 distributors, through manufacturers’ representatives (for sales to many original equipment manufacturers), through third-party distributor catalogs, and by direct sales. International sales are made primarily through foreign distributors and representatives.

The Company sells to more than 150 countries around the world. The components of customer sales, determined based on the location of customers are:


	2015		%		2014		%		2013		%
United States	$	269,628		66	$	298,338		69	$	257,038		66
Foreign countries		136,522		34		136,587		31		134,627		34

Total	$	406,150		100	$	434,925		100	$	391,665		100

Net sales from external customers by product category are:


	2015		2014		2013
Pumps and pump systems	$	352,652	$	379,626	$	336,779
Repairs of pumps and pump systems and other		53,498		55,299		54,886

Total	$	406,150	$	434,925	$	391,665

As of December 31, 2015 and 2014, 94% and 95% of the Company’s long-lived assets were located in the United States, respectively.

Note J – Acquisitions

As of August 2015, the Company’s subsidiary, Gorman-Rupp Europe B.V., acquired substantially all of the assets and certain liabilities of Hydro+ SA (Hydro) and Hydro+ Rental SPRL (Hydro Rental), subsequently renamed Gorman-Rupp Rental SPRL, based near Namur, Belgium. The Company assumed $1.9 million in bank debt, which was subsequently paid off in 2015. Hydro has been the Company’s Belgian pump and pump systems distributor since 1998, and in 2011 formed Hydro Rental to expand pump and pump system rentals in the same region. Hydro’s principal products are centrifugal pumps supplied by the Company, and Hydro has begun converting some of these pumps into packaged pump station systems tailored for its European market. As of the

acquisition date, combined annual revenues of the Hydro companies were expected to be $4 million U.S. dollars.

The Company recognized customer relationships of $748,000, technology and drawings of $130,000, tradenames and trademarks of $70,000 and goodwill of $2.4 million related to the asset acquisition of Hydro and Hydro Rental.

The results of operations of the acquired businesses have been included in Gorman-Rupp’s consolidated results since August 2015. Supplemental pro forma information has not been provided as the acquisition did not have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated results of operations.

In June 2014, the Company, through its wholly-owned subsidiary National Pump Company, acquired substantially all of the assets and certain liabilities of Bayou City Pump, Inc. (“BCP”). Founded in 1973, BCP is a leading manufacturer of and service provider for highly-reliable and energy-efficient vertical turbine pumping systems primarily for the inland and coastal marine liquid petroleum and chemical transportation market. BCP has steadily expanded its product designs and service capabilities in recent years to become a significant provider in North American marine transportation. BCP also has developed and manufactures a specialty sludge pumping system for use in a variety of industrial applications. BCP’s strong customer relationships and long history will help expand sales in targeted niche markets complementary to National Pump Company’s significant and growing vertical turbine products leadership position. In addition, its Houston, Texas base will provide additional capacity and machining capabilities in combination with National Pump’s existing location acquired late in 2012.

The Company recognized customer relationships of $4.1 million, technology and drawings of $830,000, tradenames and trademarks of $370,000 and goodwill of $4.7 million related to the asset acquisition of Bayou City Pump, Inc.

The results of operations of the acquired business have been included in Gorman-Rupp’s consolidated results since June 2014. Supplemental pro forma information has not been provided as the acquisition did not have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated results of operations.

Goodwill relating to the National Pump Company reporting unit comprising recent acquisitions (NPC) represents 4.5% of the Company’s December 31, 2015 total assets. Our annual impairment analysis performed as of October 1, 2015 concluded that NPC’s fair value was within 10% of its carrying value. If recently depressed U.S. agricultural conditions continue for an extended time, this market’s related growth and profitability assumptions may reduce NPC’s indicated fair value to require a potential future impairment charge.

ANNUAL REPORT 2015

Management’s Discussion and Analysis

Executive Overview

The following discussion of Results of Operations includes certain non-GAAP financial data, and measures such as earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. The adjusted gross margins, operating margins and earnings per share amounts exclude non-cash pension settlement charges as a result of lump sum payments related to the defined benefit pension plan. Management utilizes these adjusted financial data and measures to assess comparative operations against those of prior periods without the distortion of non-comparable factors. The Gorman-Rupp Company believes that these non-GAAP financial data and measures will be useful to investors as well as to assess the continuing strength of the Company’s underlying operations.

The Gorman-Rupp Company is a leading designer, manufacturer and international marketer of pumps and pump systems for use in diverse water, wastewater, construction, dewatering, industrial, petroleum, original equipment, agriculture, fire protection, heating, ventilating and air conditioning (HVAC), military and other liquid-handling applications. The Company attributes its success to long-term product quality, applications and performance combined with timely delivery and service, and continually develops initiatives to improve performance in these key areas.

Gorman-Rupp actively pursues growth opportunities through organic growth, international business expansion and acquisitions.

We continually invest in training for our employees, in new product development and in modern manufacturing equipment, technology and facilities all designed to increase production efficiency and capacity and drive growth by delivering innovative solutions to our customers. We believe that the diversity of our markets is a major contributor to the generally stable financial growth we have produced over the past 80 plus years.

The Company places a strong emphasis on cash flow generation and having excellent liquidity and financial flexibility. This focus has afforded us the

continuing ability to reinvest our cash resources and preserve a strong balance sheet to position us for future opportunities. The $120.1 million of cash generated by operating activities over the past three years was utilized primarily to fund growth-oriented acquisitions and productivity-enhancing capital expenditures, pay dividends, entirely repay acquisitions-related short-term debt and supplementally fund the Company’s defined benefit pension plan.

The Company generated $52.7 million in earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization during 2015. From these earnings, we invested a total $9.2 million in buildings, building improvements, machinery and equipment and returned $10.6 million in dividends to shareholders.

Capital additions for 2016 are presently planned to be in the range of $12-$14 million primarily for building expansion and machinery and equipment purchases, and are expected to be financed through internally-generated funds and existing lines of credit.

On January 28, 2016, the Board of Directors authorized the payment of a quarterly dividend of $0.105 per share, representing the 264th consecutive quarterly dividend to be paid by the Company. During 2015, the Company again paid increased dividends and thereby attained its forty-third consecutive year of increased dividends. These consecutive years place Gorman-Rupp in the top 50 of all U.S. public companies with respect to number of consecutive years of increased dividend payments. The dividend yield at December 31, 2015 was 1.5%.

The Company currently expects to continue its exceptional history of paying regular quarterly dividends and increased annual dividends. However, any future dividends will be reviewed individually and declared by our Board of Directors at its discretion, dependent on our assessment of the Company’s financial condition and business outlook at the applicable time.

We continue to be pleased with Patterson Pump

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Company’s performance on the PCCP project for which shipments of the large flood control pumps for New Orleans began in 2014 and are expected to be completed during the third quarter of 2016. Approximately $37.7 million of shipments related to the PCCP project occurred during 2015. When completed, this flood control project will be one of the largest such projects in the world.

Outlook

Domestic and foreign uncertainties, including turmoil related to the price of oil, foreign currency translation impacts and extended unfavorable domestic weather conditions, made 2015 a very challenging year. These uncertainties continue to be a negative influence on capital goods investment and have caused declines in most of our markets we serve, and may continue to do so through most of 2016. Although the Company normally operates in a very lean environment, we have reduced spending where practical in the short-term to address lower incoming order rates and will continue to evaluate our cost structure and make further adjustments as required.

Generally we believe that the Company is well positioned to grow organically at a reasonably comparable sales pace and operating margin over the long term by expanding our customer base, both domestically and globally, and through new product offerings. We expect that the increasing need for water and wastewater infrastructure rehabilitation within the United States, and similar needs internationally, including in emerging economies, along with increasing demand for pumps and pump systems for industrial and agricultural applications, will provide strong growth opportunities for Gorman-Rupp in the future.

Results of Operations – 2015 Compared to 2014:

The Company attained its second highest ever annual sales of $406.2 million in 2015 compared to record net sales of $434.9 million in 2014, a decrease of $28.7 million or 6.6%, due principally to lower domestic sales. Sales declined 4.4% in our larger water markets group and 11.8% in our non-water markets.

Activity in the water end markets included $13.3 million of increased sales in the fire protection market principally from higher international sales. This increase was offset by $15.0 million of lower sales in the construction market due primarily to the severe global decline in new oil and gas drilling which affected both domestic and international sales. Despite increased shipments of $23.4 million related to the large New Orleans PCCP project, sales in the municipal market decreased $7.1 million overall driven by reduced demand for large volume pumps for wastewater and water supply projects. Also, sales decreased $6.4 million in the agricultural market primarily due to unseasonably wet weather conditions in most locations domestically and lower farm products pricing and farm income. Sales decreased 11.8% or $15.4 million in non-water markets due to $8.4 million of lower sales in the OEM market primarily related to less power generation equipment and pumps for military applications. Also, sales in the industrial market decreased $6.6 million largely due to the downturn in oil and gas.

International sales were $136.5 million in 2015 compared to $136.6 million in 2014. Excluding the impact of the change in foreign exchange rates, international sales were up $8.0 million or 5.8%. International sales represented 34% and 31% of total sales for the Company in 2015 and 2014, respectively. Sales continued to be somewhat softer in Europe due to sluggish economic conditions.

The Company’s backlog of orders was $117.1 million at December 31, 2015 compared to $160.7 million at December 31, 2014. The decrease in backlog from a year ago is due primarily to approximately $37.7 million of shipments related to the PCCP project in 2015. The remainder of the decrease is a result of lower order rates in 2015 due to unfavorable domestic weather conditions and global impacts relating to oil pricing and production. Approximately 95% of the Company’s backlog of unfilled orders at December 31, 2015 is scheduled to be shipped during 2016.

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Management’s Discussion and Analysis

Due to recent increased employee retirements and a related surge in lump sum pension payments, the Company recorded a U.S. GAAP-required and actuarially-determined $3.8 million of non-cash pension settlement charges during 2015 relating to its defined benefit pension plan. The rate of retirements was less in 2014 and settlement charges were not required.

Cost of products sold in 2015 was $313.6 million compared to $327.4 million in 2014, a decrease of $13.8 million or 4.2%. Gross profit was $92.6 million in 2015 compared to $107.6 million in 2014, a decrease of 13.9% resulting in gross margins of 22.8% and 24.7% in 2015 and 2014, respectively. The margin decline in 2015 was due principally to the sales volume decrease from the record level in 2014, sales mix changes due to increased percentages of shipments of lower margin engine and motor equipped systems, and non-cash pension settlement charges described above of approximately 60 basis points.

Selling, general and administrative (“SG&A”) expenses for 2015 were $56.2 million, or 13.8% of net sales, compared with $54.3 million, or 12.5% of net sales for 2014. The increase in SG&A expenses as a percent of sales was due principally to the sales volume decrease from the record level in 2014 and non-cash pension settlement charges described above of approximately 30 basis points. In addition, professional fees increased approximately 20 basis points primarily regarding audit fees and acquisition-related legal fees.

Operating income in 2015 was $36.4 million compared to a record $53.3 million in 2014, resulting in operating margins of 9.0% and 12.3%, respectively. The operating margin for 2015 was reduced by approximately 90 basis points due to non-cash pension settlement charges described above.

The effective income tax rate was 32.6% in 2015 and 32.7% in 2014.

Net income for 2015 was $25.1 million compared to a record $36.1 million in 2014, a decrease of $11.0 million or 30.5%. As a percent of net sales,

net income was 6.2% in 2015 and 8.3% in 2014. Earnings per share were $0.96 in 2015 compared to $1.38 in 2014, a decrease of $0.42 per share or 30.4%. Earnings per share for 2015 included a reduction of $0.10 due to the non-cash pension settlement charges described above.

Results of Operations – 2014 Compared to 2013:

The Company attained record net sales of $434.9 million in 2014 compared to net sales of $391.7 million in 2013, an increase of $43.3 million or 11.0%. Sales improved 10.4% in our larger water markets group and 12.5% in our non-water markets.

Major contributors to the increase included a $20.0 million increase in the municipal market driven by sales of large volume pumps for wastewater and flood control, a $13.3 million increase in the industrial market related to fracking, $8.5 million from the acquisition of Bayou City Pump Company and an increase of $6.1 million in the construction market principally for pumps for rental businesses and oil and gas drilling support within North America. In addition, sales in the fire protection market increased $3.8 million primarily due to domestic sales. These increases were partially offset by a $4.3 million decrease in the agriculture market due to wet weather conditions in several domestic regions.

International sales were $136.6 million in 2014 compared to $134.6 million in 2013, a slight increase of $2.0 million or 1.5% from the prior year. Excluding the impact of the change in foreign exchange rates, international sales were up $4.3 million or 3.2%. International sales represented 31% and 34% of total sales for the Company in 2014 and 2013, respectively. Sales were softer in Europe due to sluggish economic conditions.

The Company’s backlog of orders was $160.7 million at December 31, 2014 compared to $182.2 million at December 31, 2013 and $170.0 million at September 30, 2014. The decrease in backlog from 2013 was principally due to record shipments during 2014, including approximately $14.4 million related to the PCCP flood control project in New Orleans.

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Cost of products sold in 2014 was $327.4 million compared to $298.0 million in 2013, an increase of $29.4 million or 9.9%. Gross profit was $107.6 million in 2014 compared to $93.7 million in 2013, an increase of 14.8% resulting in gross margins of 24.7% and 23.9% in 2014 and 2013, respectively. The gross margin for 2013 was reduced by 70 basis points due to a non-cash pension settlement charge which did not recur in 2014.

Selling, general and administrative (“SG&A”) expenses for 2014 were $54.3 million, or 12.5% of net sales, compared with $51.7 million, or 13.2% of net sales for 2013. The decrease in SG&A expenses as a percent of sales was primarily due to leverage generated by the record sales volume during 2014.

Operating income in 2014 was a record $53.3 million compared to $41.9 million in 2013, resulting in operating margins of 12.3% and 10.7%, respectively. The operating margin for 2013 was reduced by 110 basis points due to a non-cash pension settlement charge which did not recur in 2014.

Other income in 2014 was $940,000 compared to $3.1 million in 2013. Other income in 2013 included a gain on sale of property, plant and equipment of $2.5 million.

The effective income tax rate was 32.7% in 2014 compared to 32.0% in 2013. The difference in the effective tax rate was primarily due to the federal research and development tax credit that was not enacted for 2012 until January 2013, and thus not permitted to be recorded until 2013 for 2012. Therefore, two years of the research and development tax credit were recognized in 2013.

Net income for 2014 was a record $36.1 million compared to $30.1 million in 2013, an increase of $6.0 million or 20.1%. As a percent of net sales, net income was 8.3% and 7.7% in 2014 and 2013, respectively.

Earnings per share were $1.38 in 2014 compared to $1.15 in 2013, an increase of $0.23 per share or 20.0%.

Earnings per share for 2013 included a reduction of $0.10 due to non-cash pension settlement charges offset by $0.06 per share of gain on the sale of

property, plant and equipment, both of which did not recur in 2014. Currency translation negatively impacted earnings in 2014 by $0.01 per share.

Trends

The Company does not believe that it is exposed to material market risks as a result of its export sales or operations outside of the United States. Approximately 70% of the Company’s international sales are export sales from the United States. Export sales are denominated predominately in U.S. dollars and made on open account or with letters of credit.

For more than 10 years, numerous business entities in the pump and fluid-handling industries, as well as a multitude of companies in many other industries, have been targeted in a series of lawsuits in several jurisdictions by various individuals seeking redress to claimed injury as a result of the entities’ alleged use of asbestos in their products. The Company and one of its subsidiaries, Patterson Pump Company, remain drawn into mass-scale asbestos-related litigation, typically as one of hundreds of co-defendants in a particular proceeding. The allegations in the lawsuits involving the Company and/or Patterson Pump Company are vague, general and speculative, and most cases have not advanced beyond the early stage of discovery. In certain situations, the plaintiffs have voluntarily dismissed the Company and/or its subsidiaries from some of the lawsuits after the plaintiffs have acknowledged that there is no basis for their claims. In other situations, the Company and/or Patterson Pump Company have been dismissed from some of the lawsuits as a result of court rulings in favor of motions to dismiss and/or motions for summary judgment. In approximately one hundred cases the Company and/or its subsidiaries have entered into nominal economic settlements recommended for payment by its insurers, coupled with dismissal of the lawsuits. Insurers of the Company have engaged legal counsel to represent the Company and its subsidiaries and to protect their interests. Management does not currently believe that the small number of legal proceedings arising out of the ordinary course of business, or the industry-

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wide asbestos litigation, will materially impact the Company’s consolidated results of operations, liquidity or financial condition.

Liquidity and Sources of Capital

Cash and cash equivalents totalled $23.7 million and there was no outstanding bank debt at December 31, 2015. In addition, the Company had $24.5 million available in bank lines of credit after deducting $6.5 million in outstanding letters of credit primarily related to customer orders. The Company was in compliance with its nominal restrictive covenants, including limits on additional borrowings and maintenance of certain operating and financial ratios, at all times in 2015 and 2014.

Capital expenditures for 2016, consisting principally of building expansion and machinery and equipment purchases, are estimated to be in the range of $12 to $14 million and are expected to be financed through internally generated funds and existing lines of credit. During 2015, 2014 and 2013, the Company financed its capital improvements and working capital requirements principally through internally generated funds.

Working capital increased 7.0% to $145.9 million at December 31, 2015 compared to $136.4 million a year ago. Operational reductions in inventories of $11.9 million were equally offset by the Company’s payoff of its $12.0 million of short-term debt, and most of the remaining working capital increase was due to a surge in shipments during December, about one-half of which related to delayed November shipments.

Earnings before interest, income taxes and depreciation and amortization were $52.7 million for 2015, $68.5 million for 2014 and $58.0 million in 2013. Net of capital expenditures, these amounts were $44.4 million, $55.2 million and $37.0 million, respectively. Additionally net of dividends, these amounts were $33.8 million, $45.5 million and $28.3 million respectively.

Financial Cash Flow

Net cash provided by operating activities was $40.7 million, $29.0 million and $50.4 million

for 2015, 2014 and 2013, respectively. The change in cash provided by operating activities in 2015 compared to 2014 was primarily due to reductions in inventories and changes in deferred tax assets and liabilities related to the Company’s pension plan.

Cash used for investing activities was $11.2 million, $29.3 million and $18.1 million for 2015, 2014 and 2013, respectively. Net cash paid for acquisitions was $3.4 million in 2015 and $16.7 million in 2014. Net capital expenditures were approximately $8.3 million, $13.3 million and $21.0 million in 2015, 2014 and 2013, respectively.

Net cash used for financing activities was $29.1 million in 2015, $6.7 million in 2014 and $21.7 million in 2013. During 2015, the Company paid off its $12.0 million of short-term bank borrowings and $1.9 million of assumed acquisition debt. The Company also paid $10.6 million in dividends.

The changes in foreign currency translation against the U.S. dollar decreased cash by $1.2 million in 2015 and increased cash by $344,000 and $389,000 in 2014 and 2013, respectively.

The ratio of current assets to current liabilities was 4.4 to 1 and 3.1 to 1 at December 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively.

Management believes that cash on hand, combined with cash provided by operating activities and existing financing capabilities, will be sufficient to meet cash requirements for the next twelve months, including capital expenditures, the expected payment of quarterly dividends and principal and interest on debt outstanding.

Contractual Obligations

Capital commitments in the table below include commitments to purchase machinery and equipment that have been approved by the Board of Directors and are enforceable and legally binding on the Company. The capital commitments do not represent the entire anticipated purchases in the future, but represent only those substantive items for which the Company is contractually obligated as of December 31, 2015. Also, the Company has some operating leases for certain offices, manufacturing

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facilities, land, office equipment and automobiles. Rental expenses relating to these leases were $1.0 million in 2015 and $1.1 million in 2014 and 2013.

The following table summarizes the Company’s contractual obligations at December 31, 2015:


	Payment Due By Period
(Thousands of dollars)	Total		Less than 1 Year		1-3 Years		3-5 Years		More than 5 Years
Capital commitments	$	1,191	$	1,191	$	—	$	—	$	—
Operating leases		2,027		838		967		212		10

Total	$	3,218	$	2,029	$	967	$	212	$	10

Critical Accounting Policies

The accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States. When more than one accounting principle, or the method of its application, is generally accepted, management selects the principle or method that is appropriate in the Company’s specific circumstances. Application of these accounting principles requires management to make estimates about the future resolution of existing uncertainties; as a result, actual results could differ from these estimates.

In preparing these consolidated financial statements, management has made its best estimates and judgments of the amounts and disclosures included in the consolidated financial statements, giving due regard to materiality. The Company does not believe there is a great likelihood that materially different amounts would be reported under different conditions or using different assumptions pertaining to the accounting policies described below.

Revenue Recognition

Substantially all of the Company’s revenues from product sales are recognized when all of the following criteria are met: persuasive evidence of a sale arrangement exists, the price is fixed or determinable, product delivery has occurred or

services have been rendered, there are no further obligations to customers and collectability is probable. Product delivery occurs when the risks and rewards of ownership and title pass, which usually occurs upon shipment to the customer.

Allowance for Doubtful Accounts

The Company evaluates the collectability of its accounts receivable based on a combination of factors. In circumstances where the Company is aware of a specific customer’s inability to meet its financial obligations to the Company (e.g., bankruptcy filings, substantial downgrading of credit scores), the Company records a specific allowance for bad debts against amounts due to reduce the net recognized receivable to the amount the Company reasonably believes will be collected. For all other customers, the Company recognizes allowances for bad debts based on the length of time the receivables are past due. If circumstances change (e.g., an unexpected material adverse change in a large customer’s ability to meet its financial obligations), the Company’s estimates of the recoverability of amounts due could be reduced by a material amount. Historically, the Company’s collection history has been good.

Inventories and Related Allowance

Inventories are valued at the lower of cost or market value and have been reduced by an allowance for excess and obsolete inventories. The estimated allowance is based on a variety of factors, including historical inventory usage and management evaluations. Historically, the Company has not experienced substantive write-offs due to obsolescence. The Company uses the last-in, first-out (LIFO) method for the majority of its inventories.

Product Warranties

A liability is established for estimated future warranty and service claims based on historical claims experience and specific product failures.

Pension Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans

The Company recognizes the obligations associated with its defined benefit pension plan and defined benefit health care plan in its consolidated financial

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Management’s Discussion and Analysis

statements. The measurement of liabilities related to pension plans and other postretirement benefit plans is based on management’s assumptions related to future events including interest rates, return on pension plan assets, rate of compensation increases and health care cost trend rates. Actual pension plan asset performance will either reduce or increase pension losses included in accumulated other comprehensive loss, which ultimately affects net income. The discount rates used to determine the present value of future benefits are based on estimated yields of investment grade fixed income investments.

The discount rates used to value pension plan obligations were 3.70% and 3.45% at December 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively. The discount rates used to value postretirement obligations were 3.90% and 3.60% at December 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively. The discount rates were determined by constructing a zero-coupon spot yield curve derived from a universe of high-quality bonds as of the measurement date. The expected rate of return on pension assets is designed to be a long- term assumption that will be subject to year-to-year variability. The rates for 2015 and 2014 were 6.00% and 7.00%, respectively. Actual pension plan asset performance will either reduce or increase unamortized losses included in accumulated other comprehensive loss, which will ultimately affect net income. The assumed rate of compensation increase was 3.50% in 2015 and 2014.

The assumption used for the rate of increase in medical costs over the next five years was unchanged in 2015 from 2014. A one percentage point increase in the assumed health care trend would increase postretirement expense by approximately $274,000, changing the benefit obligation by approximately $2.1 million; while a one percentage point decrease in the assumed health care trend would decrease postretirement expense by approximately $232,000, changing the benefit obligation by approximately $1.8 million.

Substantially all retirees elect to take lump sum settlements of their benefits. When interest rates are low as they have been the last five years, this subjects the Company to the risk of exceeding an actuarial threshold computed on an annual basis and triggering a GAAP-required non-cash pension settlement loss. This event occurred in 2015 and 2013.

Income Taxes

The basic principles related to accounting for income taxes are to recognize the amount of taxes payable or refundable for the current year and deferred tax liabilities and assets for the future tax consequences of events that have been recognized in an entity’s financial statements or tax returns.

Realization of the Company’s deferred tax assets is principally dependent upon the Company’s achievement of projected future taxable income, which management believes will be sufficient to fully utilize the deferred tax assets recorded, with the exception of deferred tax associated with certain state tax credits for which a valuation allowance has been recognized.

Goodwill and Other Intangibles

The Company accounts for goodwill in a purchase business combination as the excess of the cost over the fair value of net assets acquired. Business combinations can also result in other intangible assets being recognized. Amortization of intangible assets, if applicable, occurs over their estimated useful lives.

Goodwill and indefinite lived intangible assets are tested annually for impairment as of October 1, or whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate there may be a possible permanent loss of value in accordance with ASC 350, Intangibles –

Goodwill and Other .

Goodwill is tested for impairment at the reporting unit level and is based on the net assets for each reporting unit, including goodwill and intangible assets. The Company has the option to first assess qualitative factors to determine whether the existence of events or circumstances leads to a determination that it is more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount. If, after assessing the totality of events or circumstances, an entity determines it is not more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount, then performing the two-step impairment test is unnecessary.

In assessing the qualitative factors to determine whether it is more likely than not that the fair

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value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount, we identify and assess relevant drivers of fair value and events and circumstances that may impact the fair value and the carrying amount of the reporting unit. The identification of relevant events and circumstances and how these may impact a reporting units’ fair value or carrying amount involve significant judgments and assumptions. The judgments and assumptions include the identification of macroeconomic conditions, industry and market considerations, cost factors, overall financial performance, Company-specific events and share price trends and making the assessment on whether each relevant factor will impact the impairment test positively or negatively and the magnitude of any such impact.

When performing a quantitative assessment of goodwill impairment if necessary or in years where we elect to do so, a discounted cash flow model is used to estimate the fair value of each reporting unit, which considers forecasted cash flows discounted at an estimated weighted-average cost of capital. The forecasted cash flows are based on the Company’s long-term operating plan and the weighted-average cost of capital is an estimate of the overall after-tax rate of return. Other valuation techniques including comparative market multiples are used when appropriate. Discount rate assumptions are based on an assessment of the risk inherent in the future cash flows of the respective reporting units.

Based upon our fiscal 2015 and 2014 quantitative and qualitative impairment analyses, the Company concluded that it is more likely than not that the fair value of our reporting units continues to exceed the respective carrying amounts.

Indefinite life intangible assets primarily consist of trademarks and trade names. The fair value of these assets is determined using a royalty relief methodology similar to that employed when the associated assets were acquired, but using updated estimates of future sales, cash flows and profitability. For 2015 and 2014, the fair value of indefinite lived intangible assets exceeded the respective carrying value.

Other intangible assets are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate the carrying amount may not be recovered through future net cash flows generated by the assets.

Other Matters

Certain transactions with related parties are in the ordinary course of business and are not material to the Company’s consolidated financial position, net income or cash flows.

The Company does not have any off-balance sheet arrangements, financings or other relationships with unconsolidated “special purpose entities.”

The Company is not a party to any long-term debt agreements, or any material capital leases or purchase obligations.

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Report of Management on Internal Control

Over Financial Reporting

Management is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting for the Company (as defined in Exchange Act rules 13[a]–15[f ]). Internal control over financial reporting is a process designed by, or under the supervision of, the Company’s principal executive and principal financial officers, or persons performing similar functions, and affected by the Company’s Board of Directors, management and other personnel, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States.

The Company’s internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that (i) pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets of the Company; (ii) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States, and that receipts and expenditures of the Company are being made only in accordance with authorizations of Management and Directors of the Company; and (iii) provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use or disposition of the Company’s assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements.

Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. In addition, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.

Management conducted an evaluation of the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting based on the framework in Internal Control – Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (2013 framework), (the COSO Criteria). Based on this evaluation, Management concluded that the Company’s internal control over financial reporting was effective as of December 31, 2015.

The independent registered public accounting firm of Ernst & Young LLP that has audited the consolidated financial statements included in this annual report on Form 10-K, has also issued an attestation report on the Company’s internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2015. This report is included on the following page.

/s/ Jeffrey S. Gorman

Jeffrey S. Gorman

President and Chief Executive Officer

/s/ Wayne L. Knabel

Wayne L. Knabel

Chief Financial Officer

March 11, 2016

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Report of Independent Registered

Public Accounting Firm

The Board of Directors and Shareholders

of The Gorman-Rupp Company

We have audited The Gorman-Rupp Company’s internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2015, based on criteria established in Internal Control – Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (2013 framework), (the COSO criteria). The Gorman-Rupp Company’s management is responsible for maintaining effective internal control over financial reporting, and for its assessment of the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting included in the accompanying Report of Management on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the company’s internal control over financial reporting based on our audit.

We conducted our audit in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether effective internal control over financial reporting was maintained in all material respects. Our audit included obtaining an understanding of internal control over financial reporting, assessing the risk that a material weakness exists, testing and evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of internal control based on the assessed risk, and performing such other procedures as we considered necessary in the circumstances. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.

A company’s internal control over financial reporting is a process designed 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. A company’s internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that (1) pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets of the company; (2) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and that receipts and expenditures of the company are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and directors of the company; and (3) provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use, or disposition of the company’s assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements.

Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.

In our opinion, The Gorman-Rupp Company maintained, in all material respects, effective internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2015, based on the COSO criteria.

We also have audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States), the consolidated balance sheets of The Gorman-Rupp Company as of December 31, 2015 and 2014, and the related consolidated statements of income, comprehensive income, equity and cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2015 of The Gorman-Rupp Company and our report dated March 11, 2016 expressed an unqualified opinion thereon.

/s/ Ernst & Young LLP

Cleveland, Ohio

March 11, 2016

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Eleven-Year Summary of Selected Financial Data

(Thousands of dollars, except per share amounts)


	2015		2014		2013		2012
Operating Results
Net sales	$	406,150	$	434,925	$	391,665	$	375,691
Gross profit		92,580		107,559		93,655		90,151
Income taxes		12,157		17,593		14,173		14,244
Net income		25,109		36,141		30,104		28,203
Depreciation and amortization		15,282		14,615		13,588		12,066
Interest expense		122		134		146		122
Return on net sales (%)		6.2		8.3		7.7		7.5
Sales dollars per employee		318.5		340.6		315.6		326.4
Income dollars per employee		19.7		28.3		24.3		24.5
Financial Position
Current assets	$	189,391	$	200,709	$	189,289	$	175,675
Current liabilities		43,460		64,346		60,760		64,821
Working capital		145,931		136,363		128,529		110,854
Current ratio		4.4		3.1		3.1		2.7
Property, plant and equipment—net	$	129,887	$	133,964	$	131,189	$	123,066
Capital additions—net		8,257		13,275		21,015		16,373
Total assets		364,201		380,904		355,638		335,183
Equity		287,021		281,967		264,140		234,719
Dividends paid		10,599		9,715		8,662		8,188
Average number of employees		1,275		1,277		1,241		1,151
Shareholder Information
Earnings per share	$	0.96	$	1.38	$	1.15	$	1.07
Cash dividends per share		0.405		0.370		0.330		0.312
Equity per share at December 31		11.00		10.74		10.06		8.94
Average number of shares outstanding		26,192,072		26,256,824		26,249,324		26,242,366

Summary of Quarterly Results of Operations

(Thousands of dollars, except per share amounts)

The following is a summary of unaudited quarterly results of operations for the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2014:

Quarter Ended 2015

Net Sales

Gross Profit

Net Income

Earnings
per Share

First quarter

99,233

23,915

7,275

0.28

Second quarter

103,892

24,141

6,629

0.25

Third quarter

104,229

23,312

5,893

0.22

Fourth quarter

98,796

21,212

5,312

0.21

Total

406,150

92,580

25,109

0.96

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2011		2010		2009		2008		2007		2006		2005

$	359,490	$	296,808	$	266,242	$	330,646	$	305,562	$	270,910	$	231,249
	87,837		76,337		61,773		77,089		67,452		58,676		47,071
	13,881		12,370		8,986		13,297		12,524		8,654		6,235
	28,804		25,963		18,269		27,197		22,859		19,072		10,903
	11,459		10,601		8,955		7,848		7,597		6,688		6,808
	179		175		170		45		49		41		25
	8.0		8.7		6.9		8.2		7.5		7.0		4.7
	327.1		304.4		264.1		302.5		286.9		258.3		233.3
	26.2		26.6		18.1		24.9		21.5		18.2		11.0

$	155,872	$	143,194	$	131,400	$	134,266	$	135,288	$	120,118	$	110,501
	50,873		59,678		43,175		35,569		33,481		27,646		28,219
	104,999		83,516		88,225		98,697		101,807		92,472		82,282
	3.1		2.4		3.0		3.8		4.0		4.3		3.9
$	114,349	$	113,526	$	108,523	$	80,406	$	59,970	$	52,351	$	51,505
	11,175		8,310		38,071		27,909		12,826		7,258		3,189
	298,700		286,707		249,424		231,538		211,534		187,540		179,541
	214,764		199,834		177,612		159,206		149,960		128,142		127,048
	7,430		7,024		6,767		6,682		6,503		6,126		5,983
	1,099		975		1,008		1,093		1,065		1,049		991

$	1.10	$	0.99	$	0.70	$	1.04	$	0.88	$	0.73	$	0.42
	0.283		0.269		0.259		0.256		0.248		0.234		0.229
	8.19		7.65		6.80		6.10		5.75		4.91		4.87
	26,234,579		26,132,160		26,107,886		26,101,891		26,095,586		26,089,004		26,081,676


Quarter Ended 2014	Net Sales		Gross Profit		Net Income		Earnings per Share
First quarter	$	110,064	$	27,554	$	9,954	$	0.38
Second quarter		109,728		26,904		8,860		0.34
Third quarter		110,159		28,066		9,439		0.36
Fourth quarter		104,974		25,035		7,888		0.30

Total	$	434,925	$	107,559	$	36,141	$	1.38

ANNUAL REPORT 2015

Shareholder Information

Comparison of 5-Year Cumulative Total Shareholder Return Among The Gorman-Rupp Company,

NYSE MKT Composite Index and SIC Code 3561

LOGO

ASSUMES $100 INVESTED ON JANUARY 1, 2011 AND DIVIDENDS REINVESTMENT THROUGH YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2015.

Set forth above is a line graph comparing the yearly percentage change in the cumulative total shareholder return, including reinvested cash dividends, on the Company’s common shares against the cumulative total return of the NYSE MKT Exchange Index and a Peer Group Index for the period of five fiscal years commencing January 1, 2011 and ending December 31, 2015. The issuers in the SIC Code Index were selected on a line-of-business basis by reference to SIC Code 3561— Pumps and Pumping Equipment. The SIC Code Index is composed of the following issuers: Ampco-Pittsburgh Corp., Colfax Corp., Flowserve Corp., Graco Inc., Idex Corp., ITT Corp., The Gorman-Rupp Company and Xylem Inc.

Quarterly Stock Prices and Dividends

The high and low sales price and dividends per share for common shares traded on the NYSE MKT Exchange were:


	Sales Price of Common Shares								Dividends Per Share
	2015				2014				2015		2014
	High		Low		High		Low
First quarter	$	32.47	$	27.69	$	35.16	$	29.12	$	0.100	$	0.090
Second quarter		30.91		26.28		39.36		29.28		0.100		0.090
Third quarter		28.78		18.14		36.82		28.28		0.100		0.090
Fourth quarter		32.60		23.27		33.08		27.70		0.105		0.100

There were approximately 3,105 shareholders as of January 31, 2016, of which 973 were registered holders of common shares.

Exhibit (14)

THE GORMAN-RUPP COMPANY

CODE OF ETHICS

Introduction

This Code of Ethics was first adopted by the Board of Directors of The Gorman-Rupp Company on October 23, 2003 for application to the Company’s Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer. The Board of Directors expanded the scope of this Code of Ethics by the adoption of an amending resolution on April 22, 2004 so that it applies to all employees, officers and Directors of the Company. On January 24, 2013 the Board of Directors approved updating amendments of this Code of Ethics to clarify its applicability to all subsidiaries and divisions of the Company, expand international enforcement emphasis of the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, include reference to the new U.K. Bribery Act, and provide for its annual review by the Board of Directors.

This Code of Ethics describes the basic principles of conduct that apply to all employees, officers and Directors of The Gorman-Rupp Company (“Company”) and its subsidiaries and divisions. This Code is intended to provide a broad overview of basic ethical principles that guide our conduct. Violation of this Code may result in disciplinary action as deemed appropriate by the Company’s Board of Directors, varying from reprimand to dismissal.

The requirement that we adhere to each of the policies and principles contained in this Code may only be waived by the Board of Directors. The Company will promptly disclose to the Company’s shareholders and the investing public any waiver of this Code.

Compliance with Laws, Rules and Regulations

We strive to comply with all laws, rules and regulations of the places where the Company conducts business.

Conflicts of Interest

We conduct our business affairs in the best interests of the Company and shall therefore avoid situations where our private interests interfere with the Company’s interests. We shall be especially sensitive to situations that have the appearance of impropriety.

Record-Keeping

We require honest and accurate recording and reporting of financial and other information.

All of the Company’s records, accounts and financial statements are maintained in reasonable detail, appropriately reflect its transactions, and conform both to applicable legal and financial accounting requirements.

Public Reporting

We endeavor to make full, fair, accurate, timely and understandable disclosure in reports and documents filed with, or submitted to, the Securities and Exchange Commission and the NYSE MKT and in the Company’s news releases and other public communications.

We require cooperation and open communication with our internal and external auditors. We consider any action to fraudulently influence, coerce, manipulate or mislead any auditor engaged in the performance of an audit of the Company’s financial statements to be an illegal activity.

Insider Trading

Consistent with the federal securities laws, we confirm that the conduct of any person who buys or sells the Company’s securities on the basis of material, non-public information concerning the Company is illegal.

We further confirm the illegal conduct of any person in possession of material, non-public information who provides another person with such information or recommends that he or she buy or sell the Company’s securities. These prohibitions also apply to material, non-public information obtained about any other company during the course of working for the Company.

Corporate Opportunities

We do not personally take advantage of opportunities that are discovered because of our position without the prior consent of the Board of Directors. We shall not compete with the Company and shall fulfill our fiduciary duties to the Company to advance its legitimate interests whenever the opportunity to do so arises.

Competition and Fair Dealing

We manage the Company so that it competes fairly and honestly. We do not engage in unethical or illegal business practices such as stealing proprietary information, possessing trade secret information that was obtained without the owner’s consent, or inducing disclosure of this type of information by past or present employees of other companies. We shall respect the confidentiality of our customers’, suppliers’ and competitors’ information.

Business Entertainment and Gifts

We recognize that business entertainment and gifts are meant to create goodwill and sound working relationships, not to gain unfair advantage with customers, suppliers or government officials. We shall not offer, give or accept any gift or entertainment unless it: (i) is not a cash gift, (ii) is not excessive in value, (iii) cannot be construed as a bribe or payoff, and (iv) does not violate any laws or regulations.

Discrimination and Harassment

We provide equal opportunity in employment and will not tolerate discrimination or harassment in the workplace. Derogatory comments based on racial or ethnic characteristics, unwelcome sexual advances and similar behavior are prohibited by the Company’s policies.

Health and Safety

We strive to provide a safe and healthful work environment by following safety and health rules and practices.

We do not permit violence or threatening behavior in the workplace.

Confidentiality

We protect the Company’s confidential, proprietary and trade secret information. We also protect information that suppliers and customers have entrusted to the Company on a confidential basis. Our personal obligation to safeguard the Company’s confidential, proprietary and trade secret information continues even after our employment with the Company ends.

Protection and Proper Use of Company Assets

We shall not engage in theft or careless use of the Company’s assets. We shall never use the Company’s assets for illegal purposes.

Activities Concerning Foreign Governments

In compliance with the United States Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, The Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) Anti-Bribery Convention 2009 Anti-Bribery Recommendation, and the United Kingdom (UK)

Bribery Act 2010, we do not give anything of value, directly or indirectly, to officials of foreign governments or foreign political candidates in order to obtain or retain business. We do not promise, offer or deliver to any foreign or domestic government employee or official any gift, favor or other gratuity that would be illegal.

Our policy is to comply with the laws of other nations in which the Company conducts business.

Reporting Illegal or Unethical Behavior

To encourage good faith reports of illegal or unethical behavior (including violations of this Code) through the Company’s Ethics Hotline to the Company’s Corporate Manager Internal Audit, we keep all reports confidential and do not allow retaliation for reports of misconduct by others. We will cooperate in internal investigations of alleged misconduct.

We shall not permit any form of retribution against any employee who, in good faith, reports violations or suspected violations of Company policy.

Conclusion

Our business conduct on behalf of the Company shall be guided by the policies and principles set forth in this Code. This Code shall be reviewed annually by the Board of Directors.

Exhibit (21)

SUBSIDIARIES OF THE COMPANY

The Gorman-Rupp Company is publicly-held and has no parent corporation. The Company’s subsidiaries as of December 31, 2015, and the state or country in which each was organized, are as follows:


Consolidated subsidiaries		Jurisdiction of organization

Patterson Pump Company		Ohio
National Pump Company		Ohio
The Gorman-Rupp International Company		Ohio
GRC International LLC		Ohio
Bayou City Pump Company		Ohio
AMT Pump Company		Delaware
Gorman-Rupp of Canada Limited		Canada
Patterson Pump Ireland Limited		Ireland
GRC International C.V.		Curacao
Gorman-Rupp International B.V.		The Netherlands
Gorman-Rupp Europe B.V.		The Netherlands
Gorman-Rupp Africa Proprietary Limited		Republic of South Africa
Pumptron (Proprietary) Limited		Republic of South Africa
Gorman-Rupp Middle East FZE		United Arab Emirates
Gorman-Rupp (A/Asia) Pty Ltd Gorman-Rupp South America S.A.S. Hydro+ SA Gorman-Rupp Rental SPRL		Australia Columbia Belgium Belgium

Exhibit (23)

Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

We consent to the incorporation by reference in this Annual Report (Form 10-K) of The Gorman-Rupp Company of our reports dated March 11, 2016, with respect to the consolidated financial statements of The Gorman-Rupp Company, and the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting of The Gorman-Rupp Company, included in the 2015 Annual Report to Shareholders of The Gorman-Rupp Company.

We also consent to the incorporation by reference in the following Registration Statements: (1) Registration Statement (Form S-8 No. 333-187048) pertaining to the Employee Stock Purchase Plan of The Gorman-Rupp Company, (2) Registration Statements (Form S-8 No. 333-105682 and Form S-8 No. 333-207693) pertaining to the 401(k) Plan of The Gorman-Rupp Company, (3) Registration Statement (Form S-8 No. 333-30159) pertaining to the Non-Employee Directors’ Compensation Plan of The Gorman-Rupp Company, and (4) Registration Statement (Form S-8 No. 333-203747) pertaining to The Gorman-Rupp Company 2015 Omnibus Incentive Plan; of our reports dated March 11, 2016, with respect to the consolidated financial statements of The Gorman-Rupp Company and the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting of The Gorman-Rupp Company incorporated by reference in this Annual Report (Form 10-K) of The Gorman-Rupp Company for the year ended December 31, 2015.

/s/ ERNST & YOUNG LLP

Cleveland, Ohio

March 11, 2016

Exhibit (24)

THE GORMAN-RUPP COMPANY

CERTIFICATE OF THE SECRETARY

The undersigned hereby certifies that she is the duly elected, qualified and acting Corporate Secretary of The Gorman-Rupp Company, an Ohio corporation (the “Company”), and that the following resolutions were duly adopted by the Company’s Board of Directors at a duly noticed and called meeting held on February 26, 2016 at which a quorum was present and acting throughout, which resolutions have not been amended, rescinded or modified and are in full force and effect on the date hereof.

RESOLVED, that the Executive Officers of the Company, and each of them, hereby are authorized, for and on behalf of the Company, to prepare, sign and file, or cause to be prepared, signed and filed, with the Securities and Exchange Commission, under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the Company’s 2015 Annual Report on Form 10-K, and any and all amendments thereto, and to do or cause to be done all things necessary or advisable in connection therewith.

FURTHER RESOLVED, that Jeffrey S. Gorman, Wayne L. Knabel, Brigette A. Burnell and Douglas A. Neary, and each of them, hereby are appointed attorneys for the Company, with full power of substitution and resubstitution, for and in the name, place and stead of the Company, to sign and file the Company’s 2015 Annual Report on Form 10-K and any and all amendments thereto, and any and all other documents in connection therewith, with full power and authority to do and perform any and all acts necessary or advisable.

FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Executive Officers of the Company and each of them, hereby are authorized, for and on behalf of the Company, to execute a power of attorney evidencing the foregoing appointments.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto signed this Certificate this 11th day of March, 2016

/s/ BRIGETTE A BURNELL

Brigette A Burnell

Corporate Secretary

POWER OF ATTORNEY

The undersigned, The Gorman-Rupp Company (the “Company”), by the undersigned Executive Officer of the Company hereunto duly authorized, hereby appoints Jeffrey S. Gorman, Wayne L. Knabel, David P. Emmens and Douglas A. Neary, and each of them, as attorneys for the Company, with full power of substitution and resubstitution, for and in its name, place and stead, to sign and file with the Securities and Exchange Commission under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the Company’s 2015 Annual Report on Form 10-K and any and all amendments thereto, and any and all other documents to be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission or otherwise in connection therewith, with full power and authority to do and perform any and all acts whatsoever necessary or advisable.

Executed this 11th day of March 2016

THE GORMAN-RUPP COMPANY


BY:		/s/ BRIGETTE A. BURNELL
		Brigette A. Burnell
		Corporate Secretary

POWER OF ATTORNEY

The undersigned Directors and Executive Officers of The Gorman-Rupp Company (the “Company”) hereby appoint Jeffrey S. Gorman, Wayne L. Knabel, Brigette A. Burnell and Douglas A. Neary, and each of them, as attorneys for each of the undersigned, with full power of substitution and resubstitution, for and in the name, place and stead of each of the undersigned, to sign and file with the Securities and Exchange Commission under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the Company’s 2015 Annual Report on Form 10-K and any and all amendments thereto, and any and all other documents to be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission or otherwise in connection therewith, with full power and authority to do and perform any and all acts whatsoever necessary or advisable.

Executed as of the 25th day of February, 2016


/s/ JEFFREY S. GORMAN Jeffrey S. Gorman		President and Chief Executive Officer and Director (Principal Executive Officer)

/s/ WAYNE L. KNABEL Wayne L. Knabel		Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)

/s/ JAMES C. GORMAN		Director
James C. Gorman

/s/ M. ANN HARLAN		Director
M. Ann Harlan

/s/ THOMAS E. HOAGLIN		Director
Thomas E. Hoaglin

/s/ CHRISTOPHER H. LAKE		Director
Christopher H. Lake

/s/ KENNETH R. REYNOLDS		Director
Kenneth R. Reynolds

/s/ RICK R. TAYLOR		Director
Rick R. Taylor

/s/ W. WAYNE WALSTON		Director
W. Wayne Walston

Exhibit (31)(a)

CERTIFICATIONS

I, Jeffrey S. Gorman, certify that:

1.	I have reviewed this annual report on Form 10-K of The Gorman-Rupp Company;

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;

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:

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;

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;

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

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):

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

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.

Date: March 11, 2016

/s/ JEFFREY S. GORMAN

Jeffrey S. Gorman

President and Chief Executive Officer

The Gorman-Rupp Company

(Principal Executive Officer)

Exhibit (31)(b)

CERTIFICATIONS

I, Wayne L. Knabel, certify that:

1.	I have reviewed this annual report on Form 10-K of The Gorman-Rupp Company;

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;

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):

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.

Date: March 11, 2016

/s/ WAYNE L. KNABEL

Wayne L. Knabel

Chief Financial Officer

The Gorman-Rupp Company

(Principal Financial Officer)

Exhibit (32)

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

As Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

In connection with the Annual Report of The Gorman-Rupp Company on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2015, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the “Report”), each of the undersigned officers of the Company certifies, pursuant to 18 U. S. C. section 1350, as adopted pursuant to section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that, to such officer’s knowledge:

(1)	The Report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) and 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 as of the dates and for the periods expressed in the Report.

Date: March 11, 2016

/s/ JEFFREY S. GORMAN

Jeffrey S. Gorman

President and Chief Executive Officer

(Principal Executive Officer)

/s/ WAYNE L. KNABEL

Wayne L. Knabel

Chief Financial Officer

(Principal Financial Officer)

The foregoing certification is being furnished solely pursuant to 18 U. S. C. Section 1350 and is not being filed as part of the Report or as a separate disclosure document.