Hardinge (HDNG)

Revenue Recognition

        Revenue from product sales is generally recognized upon shipment, provided persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists, the sales price is fixed or determinable, collectibility is reasonably assured and the title and risk of loss have passed to the customer. Sales are recorded net of discounts, customer sales incentives and returns. Transfer of ownership and risk of loss are generally not contingent upon contractual customer acceptance. Prior to shipment, each machine is tested to ensure the machine's compliance with standard operating specifications as listed in our promotional literature. On an exception basis, where larger multiple machine installations are delivered which require run-offs and customer acceptance at their facility, revenue is recognized in the period of customer acceptance.

        Revenue from extended warranties are deferred and recognized on a pro-rata basis across the term of the warranty contract.

Revenue Recognition

        Revenue from product sales is generally recognized upon shipment, provided persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists, the sales price is fixed or determinable, collectibility is reasonably assured and the title and risk of loss have passed to the customer. Sales are recorded net of discounts, customer sales incentives and returns. Transfer of ownership and risk of loss are generally not contingent upon contractual customer acceptance. Prior to shipment, each machine is tested to ensure the machine's compliance with standard operating specifications as listed in our promotional literature. On an exception basis, where larger multiple machine installations are delivered which require run-offs and customer acceptance at their facility, revenue is recognized in the period of customer acceptance.

        Revenue from extended warranties are deferred and recognized on a pro-rata basis across the term of the warranty contract.

Revenue Recognition

        Revenue from product sales is generally recognized upon shipment, provided persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists, the sales price is fixed or determinable, collectibility is reasonably assured and the title and risk of loss have passed to the customer. Sales are recorded net of discounts, customer sales incentives and returns. Transfer of ownership and risk of loss are generally not contingent upon contractual customer acceptance. Prior to shipment, each machine is tested to ensure the machine's compliance with standard operating specifications as listed in our promotional literature. On an exception basis, where larger multiple machine installations are delivered which require run-offs and customer acceptance at their facility, revenue is recognized in the period of customer acceptance.

        Revenue from extended warranties are deferred and recognized on a pro-rata basis across the term of the warranty contract.

Revenue Recognition

        Revenue from product sales is generally recognized upon shipment, provided persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists, the sales
price is fixed or determinable, collectibility is reasonably assured and the title and risk of loss have passed to the customer. Sales are recorded net of discounts, customer sales incentives and
returns. Transfer of ownership and risk of loss are generally not contingent upon contractual customer acceptance. Prior to shipment, each machine is tested to ensure the machine's compliance with
standard operating specifications as listed in our promotional literature. On an exception basis, where larger multiple machine installations are delivered which require run-offs and
customer acceptance at their facility, revenue is recognized in the period of customer acceptance.

        Revenue
from extended warranties are deferred and recognized on a pro-rata basis across the term of the warranty contract.

Revenue Recognition

        Revenue from product sales is generally recognized upon shipment, provided persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists, the sales price is fixed or determinable, collectibility is reasonably assured and the title and risk of loss have passed to the customer. Sales are recorded net of discounts, customer sales incentives and returns. Transfer of ownership and risk of loss are generally not contingent upon

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HARDINGE INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

DECEMBER 31, 2007

1. Significant Accounting Policies (Continued)

contractual customer acceptance. Prior to shipment, each machine is tested to ensure the machine's compliance with standard operating specifications as listed in our promotional literature. On an exception basis, where larger multiple machine installations are delivered which require run-offs and customer acceptance at their facility, revenue is recognized in the period of customer acceptance.

        Revenue from extended warranties are deferred and recognized on a pro-rata basis across the term of the warranty contract.

Revenue Recognition

        Revenue from product sales is generally recognized upon shipment, provided persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists, the sales price is fixed or determinable,
collectibility is reasonably assured and the title and risk of loss have passed to the customer. Sales are recorded net of discounts, customer sales incentives and returns. Transfer of ownership and
risk of loss are generally not contingent upon

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HARDINGE INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

DECEMBER 31, 2007

1. Significant Accounting Policies (Continued)

contractual
customer acceptance. Prior to shipment, each machine is tested to ensure the machine's compliance with standard operating specifications as listed in our promotional literature. On an
exception basis, where larger multiple machine installations are delivered which require run-offs and customer acceptance at their facility, revenue is recognized in the period of customer
acceptance.

        Revenue
from extended warranties are deferred and recognized on a pro-rata basis across the term of the warranty contract.

Revenue Recognition

        Revenue from product sales is generally recognized upon shipment, provided persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists, the sales price is fixed or determinable, collectibility is reasonably assured and the title and risk of loss have passed to the customer. Sales are recorded net of discounts, customer sales incentives and returns. Transfer of ownership and risk of loss are generally not contingent upon

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HARDINGE INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

DECEMBER 31, 2007

1. Significant Accounting Policies (Continued)

contractual customer acceptance. Prior to shipment, each machine is tested to ensure the machine's compliance with standard operating specifications as listed in our promotional literature. On an exception basis, where larger multiple machine installations are delivered which require run-offs and customer acceptance at their facility, revenue is recognized in the period of customer acceptance.

        Revenue from extended warranties are deferred and recognized on a pro-rata basis across the term of the warranty contract.

Revenue Recognition

        Revenue from product sales is generally recognized upon shipment, provided persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists, the sales price is fixed or determinable,
collectibility is reasonably assured and the title and risk of loss have passed to the customer. Sales are recorded net of discounts, customer sales incentives and returns. Transfer of ownership and
risk of loss are generally not contingent upon

46

HARDINGE INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

DECEMBER 31, 2007

1. Significant Accounting Policies (Continued)

contractual
customer acceptance. Prior to shipment, each machine is tested to ensure the machine's compliance with standard operating specifications as listed in our promotional literature. On an
exception basis, where larger multiple machine installations are delivered which require run-offs and customer acceptance at their facility, revenue is recognized in the period of customer
acceptance.

        Revenue
from extended warranties are deferred and recognized on a pro-rata basis across the term of the warranty contract.

Revenue Recognition

Revenue from product sales is generally recognized upon shipment, provided persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists, the sales price is fixed or determinable, collectibility is reasonably assured and the title and risk of loss have passed to the customer. Sales are recorded net of discounts, customer sales incentives and returns. Transfer of ownership and risk of loss are generally not contingent upon contractual customer acceptance. Prior to shipment, each machine is tested to ensure the machine’s compliance with standard operating specifications as listed in our promotional literature. On an exception basis where larger multiple machine installations are delivered which require run-offs and customer acceptance at their facility, revenue is recognized in the period of customer acceptance.

Revenue from extended warranties are deferred and recognized on a pro-rata basis across the term of the warranty contract.

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The Company ships and bills directly to both distributors and end-user customers.

The Company does not offer any special return privileges to distributors related to inventory they may carry for their own commercial use. The Company recognizes revenue from product sales upon shipment of the product, which is when title and all risk of ownership are transferred. The only exception is in the case where a larger multiple machine installation is delivered which requires run-offs and customer acceptance at their facility. In such cases, revenue is recognized in the period of acceptance by the customer.

Revenue Recognition

        The Company ships and bills directly to end-user customers for the majority of its sales. In some cases, the Company bills a distributor who then bills the customer.

        The Company does not offer any special return privileges to distributors related to inventory they may carry for their own commercial use. The Company recognizes revenue from product sales upon shipment of the product, which is when title and all risk of ownership are transferred. The only exception is in the case where a larger multiple machine installation is delivered which requires run-offs and customer acceptance at their facility, revenue is then recognized in the period of acceptance by the customer.

        The Company has implemented the Emerging Issues Task Force EITF 00.21, Revenue Arrangements with Multiple Deliverables. Both invoiced installation revenue and imputed installation revenue on machines priced with installation included are deferred until the installations are completed. Implementation did not have a material effect on the Company's financial statements.