Table:
|  |  | Years Ended December 31, |  |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
|  | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
| Net earnings | $36,146 | $46,532 | $14,448 |
| Other comprehensive earnings (loss): |  |  |  |
| Changes in fair market value of derivatives, net of tax | (509) | 795 | 110 |
| Changes in unrealized pension cost, net of tax | 6,439 | (1,830) | 13,687 |
| Cumulative translation adjustment, net of tax | 83 | (311) | 437 |
| Other comprehensive earnings (loss) | $6,013 | $(1,346) | $14,234 |
| Comprehensive earnings | $42,159 | $45,186 | $28,682 |
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CTS CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Earnings (in thousands)
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.
Question:
What were the net earnings in 2019?
Answer: 36,146